I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1248

Chapter 1248: Chapter 1249: The Statue, Must Be Big Enough, Hard Enough! Chapter 1248: Chapter 1249: The Statue, Must Be Big Enough, Hard Enough! “Damn, I really want to be hit!”

Li Xiaobai also had a Huazi dangling from his mouth, puffing clouds and controlling the blood-colored tendrils in the void, which burst towards the Jinlun Law King with astonishing power.

“As expected of a master from the Blood Demon Sect. Master Nicholas, you actually collude with a demon head of the Blood Demon Sect to attack the high-level monks of Western Continent Buddhism in the Western Continent. This sin is grave. You better think it through, this is the Pure Land of Buddha Country, no one can kill here, otherwise, you will face endless pursuit!”

“This old monk advises you to be kind and leave here, and pretend nothing happened!”

Jinlun Law King, swinging his Zen Staff in hand, the golden Buddhist light illuminating broadly, making the blood-colored tentacles seem wilted, and their power significantly reduced, easily being chopped into several pieces.

[Attribute Point +10 million…]
[Ding! Detected that the host has acquired ten billion Attribute Points, defensive power can be advanced!]
[Host: Li Xiaobai!]
[…]
[Defensive Power: Semi-Saint (999,999,999/100 billion) (Statue: Uncompleted!) Advanceable!]
With a golden glow flickering on his skin, a complex and indescribable aura later, Li Xiaobai instantly stepped into the ranks of the Semi-Saints.

The values and various column options on the System panel underwent massive changes, with the most noticeable being the defensive power needed for advancement, which became increasingly outrageous. Advancing from Semi-Saint to Saint Realm actually required as much as one hundred billion, and there was also an additional task of erecting a statue.

[Statue: Erect your own statue, only a statue that can be revered by ten thousand people will suffice.]
[Note: This statue must be big, sturdy, and firm!]
Erecting a statue, this task seemed simple enough. This statue, similar to the divine statues of Buddhism, could absorb the Power of Faith. It was just unclear how to channel the Power of Faith towards the sculpture, which maybe could be figured out in Buddhism.

“This power… you are not a Saint Realm master!”

Jinlun Law King, looking at the blood-colored tendrils shattered by his golden Zen Staff into pieces, was momentarily stunned. He had only instinctively acted out of pressure for self-preservation, even ready to flee; the seemingly unstoppable blood-colored tendrils were actually directly defeated?

This is not the power a Saint Realm powerhouse should possess. As a Saint Realm powerhouse, the nature of their power is different, even a casual strike shouldn't possibly be fended off by this mere Semi-Saint. Yet, the shattered blood-colored tendrils were also a reality, and that reality speaks for itself!

It turns out the Core Elder of Blood Demon Sect, Xueyuan, is a fake, an imposter, not a Saint Realm high-master, the power of these blood-colored tendrils is at most Semi-Saint, equal to him!

“Who exactly are you, swaggering through my Western Continent Buddhism's Pure Land, what are you scheming!”

Jinlun Law King harshly rebuked.

“Stop the nonsense, old man, take them down!”

Li Xiaobai retracted the Heart of the Blood Demon, and coldly stated.

Xiao Lao Di by his side directly extended a large hand, with a shake, all the Buddhist monks with status in the Golden Wheel Temple were firmly restrained, their cultivation levels blocked, and their Dantians were sealed, unable to feel the slightest power, as if mere mortals.

“From today onwards, we, the four great villains, will take over all matters big and small in Jinlun City. Any of you who have committed crimes will be pressed into the dungeon, until I, the great master, reclaim the entire Western Continent, and then you shall be justly executed!”

Ergouzi barked loudly.

“You need not be overly anxious. Though these bald monks have caused you to waste more than ten years in vain, it is not too late. By sheer fortune, you have encountered me–follow me, your Buddha, faithfully, and realms and cultivation levels shall be yours. Once I purge Jinlun City, you will take up positions as the abbots of various temples!”

“Comrades, the past hardships are not setbacks, but opportunities. Now that you have passed all eighty-one difficulties, these years of accumulation have made your mindsets especially resilient. Establishing a solid foundation will allow you to journey much farther on the path of cultivation!”

Ergouzi looked at the many cultivators in the crowd and grinned, revealing the thoughts deep in everyone's hearts. Having wasted so many years, now that they finally have a chance to soar, anyone would grasp it tightly. With this, those subjected to reverse enlightenment have shifted their allegiance from Western Continent Buddhism to their side, the four great villains.

“Amitabha, we will follow the master's commands diligently, never slacking off!”

A trace of joy appeared in the eyes of the cultivators. Before their very eyes, not only had they dealt with Jinlun Law King, but they had also extended an offer to shelter them. In just a short moment, they could clearly feel the growth of their inner strength and deeper understanding of the cultivation techniques. If they could stay for a year or even half, reaching the Semi-Saint or even the Heavenly Immortal Realm shouldn't be a problem, should it?

Several cultivators volunteered themselves to escort the party of Jinlun Law King away. Needless to say, their fate was sealed; wherever Li Xiaobai stayed last night, from now on, they would stay there, their cultivation levels sealed, their power of faith useless before Huazi, basically rendered invalid, at the mercy of others.

“The center of the city still needs to be dealt with quickly. Tomorrow, the Buddha wants to preach within the city walls. Besides, we'll remodel this Golden Wheel Temple. The Buddha wants to sell powerful magic treasures that can clear the mind and enhance wisdom!”

Ergouzi, grinning, waved his paws, directing everyone to quickly tidy a row of empty houses to set up the shop. Selling Huazi's artifacts was their primary goal; everything else was just incidental.

“Just seize control of the city, one by one. Even under the watchful eyes of the Great Thunderclap Temple, it should be no problem as long as we are careful.”

Li Xiaobai muttered to himself.

“It's a pity the pace is too slow. Recovering a minor frontier city already so laborious. In the land of the Buddha Country, countless such cities abound, vast as a sea, and the longer the battle line, the easier it collapses!”

Xiao Lao Di clicked his tongue and slowly said.

“Indeed a problem. But skyscrapers rise from the ground. First, we need a base camp as a foundation. The journey ahead will then be easier.”

Li Xiaobai pondered for a moment and voiced his agreement. Seizing city after city surely would take till forever. He needed to think of a way to speed up the process.

“Tomorrow's tasks will be completed tomorrow. First, let's take down this city.”

Ergouzi waved his little paw with style: “Xiao Lizi, let's return to the palace!”

At the same time.

Outside world.

The message of Master Nicholas spreading salvation spread quickly, and just a few words allowed countless cultivators to break through their bottlenecks and advance to the next realm. With this news, the entire Jinlun City was abuzz.

With hundreds of people passing word of mouth, and all from disciples of various major temples, they easily gained the trust of many followers and retail devotees. After all, these were people from the major temples cheering; isn't that akin to the major temples themselves cheering?

“I heard that the master is rebuilding the temple and will sell Magic Treasures, I must get one tomorrow!”

“Truly, the heavens have eyes!”

Chapter end

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