I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1257

Chapter 1257: Chapter 1258: Buddha Saves the Yuan People Chapter 1257: Chapter 1258: Buddha Saves the Yuan People “It's good that you're aware. That day, amid the chaos in the ancient tomb, I, your Buddha, pursued the culprit all the way and finally found the source. It was the doing of Elder Xueyuan from the Blood Demon Sect of the Southern Continent, the very person before your eyes!”

“Today, I've captured him and brought him back to the Buddha Country, but I'm not planning to send him directly to the Buddhist Pagoda for suppression. I, your Buddha, am at a bottleneck of a million merit points and need to use special means to break free and soar to the heavens. This Elder Xueyuan will be my stepping stone.”

“Within a month, in the presence of all under heaven, I, a humble monk, will enlighten this demon head and convert him to Buddhism. To save one life is more meritorious than building a seven-level pagoda, but to persuade a person to do good is to accumulate immeasurable merit. I, a humble monk, shall undertake the true task of subduing demons, making this core elder of the Blood Demon Sect lay down his butcher's knife. All living beings under heaven will be the witnesses and will also benefit immensely!”

Ergouzi stood upright, hands clasped behind his back, and spoke indifferently.

His voice was loud and clear, mixed with the power of Immortal Yuan, reaching far and wide. The listeners all turned around and gathered here, curious to join the excitement.

“This….”

“The matter might still need to be reported to the Abbot for a decision. Master Wuhu's sudden visit means that we at Heavenly Dragon Temple must fulfill our host obligations.”

The group of Arhats, upon hearing Ergouzi's speech, were all momentarily stunned, not expecting the reason for his unexpected visit to be this.

A major demon head from the Blood Demon Sect, with a Sin Value over a billion, without a doubt is a Saint Realm powerhouse, capable of massacring millions and drenching cities in blood, extremely dangerous!

This can be seen by the fact that his journey was not brainwashed by the dense Power of Faith along the way.

“Subduing demons and converting the wicked is the duty and responsibility of us Buddhists. What's there to report? Step aside swiftly. I, Buddha's disciple, will handle this myself.”

“You do not understand the world of a great master. Those who are profound in Buddhist law are in tune with one another's minds at a single thought. After all, we are those who bear the grand vision of the world in our hearts, not something you mere mortals can imagine or speculate on!”

Ergouzi said disdainfully, his words dripping with scorn as he began to drive the monks away.

“Then, junior monk here will assign a Disciple to accompany the master and take a walk inside the monastery, to give the master a tour!”

The leading Arhat appeared to be in a dilemma but ultimately left someone to follow closely, while he himself turned around with his fellow disciples to seek the Abbot.

This matter was too significant, and without any prior news or hints, the sudden arrival of a great master with a Saint Realm demon head into their monastery would daunting to anyone, wouldn't it?

“How long have you been cultivating?”

Li Xiaobai turned his head to look at the young monk beside him, flashing a smile.

“T… Ten-odd years…”

The monk was clearly uneasy. A strong reputation casts a long shadow, and this is the real deal Blood Demon Sect's major demon head they're beside, with a Sin Value exceeding a billion – no joke. If he gets an urge to slaughter him, there'll be nowhere to cry to.

“Ten-odd years, not easy at all, what a pity it would be if you were to turn into a fistful of dust soon, your ten-plus years of cultivation going down the drain. In your next life, hope for a better birth. Monk Wuhu betting that he can enlighten me is a huge joke. Forget a small Heavenly Dragon Temple, even if it were the Great Thunderclap Temple or the whole Buddha Country, I am free to come and go as I please. Enlightening through the Power of Faith is just nonsense!”

Li Xiaobai said grimly, frightening the monk so much that he trembled, his calves shaking.

“Behave yourself, don't make any silly moves!”

Xiao Lao Di walked up and smacked Li Xiaobai on the head, scolding him.

This, naturally, wasn't for the monk to see, but for the surrounding crowd of monks and cultivators. Just this one action frightened everyone terribly. To dare to pat the head of a Blood Demon Sect's Saint Realm powerhouse, this old man isn't simple – could he also be of the Saint Realm?

“You needn't be afraid; I am not a bad person. My visit to Heavenly Dragon City is to bestow fortune upon you all. Whether this fate will fall upon you depends on the Abbot of Heavenly Dragon Temple.”

“Tomorrow at the chen hour, gather at the central area of the temple, Master Wuhu will start the sermon, imparting Magic Treasures and boundless merit!”

Ji Wuqing, with his rotund body, bellowed out loud.

The team of Arhats went to spread the word, for today they must first deal with Master Bobozi, and tomorrow proceed with Reverse Enlightenment.

“The way this one speaks is so casual, as if he doesn't care at all about those around him – definitely another great master. Four Saint Realms, there must be four Saint Realm powerhouses!”

The Arhat following behind was internally screaming in astonishment; their leader had departed too soon, leaving behind important intelligence. This group consisted of four masters!

“Let's roam around first.”

Ergouzi continued to swagger through the streets, enjoying the reverence in people's eyes, with 1.5 million merit points above his head–it was hard not to attract attention.

Heavenly Dragon Temple isn't simply a temple; it contains countless large and small temples within, built up from the many individual temples. Strictly speaking, Heavenly Dragon Temple is just one of them, serving as the head responsible for the affairs of all the temples.

The Buddhist atmosphere in the temple is quite thick, with scholars citing scriptures everywhere. They sit cross-legged by the roadside and start debating over a certain sentence from the scriptures.

As Ergouzi passed by, the crowds halted in their steps to offer salutes and pay respects. They did not recognize Ergouzi, but they recognized the merit. A 1.5 million merit – which master has graced us with their presence, visiting in disguise to inspect the Buddhist disciples?

“Master, may I ask for your interpretation of this passage in the book?”

By the roadside, a Buddhist disciple respectfully handed over a book, bravely inquiring. They were true practitioners of the Buddhist Law, utterly devoted, unlike those forcibly converted.

Seeing this, Ergouzi couldn't help but frown slightly. If they were born Buddhist believers rather than being forcefully converted, then Huazi's effect would be null. Even without the baptism of the Power of Faith, such monks remained devout to the Buddhist Sect.

“This book is pointless; chanting scriptures all day has driven you all to foolishness, turning you into bookworms. The outside world is beautiful; at your age, at this phase of life, how can you calm your heart? Immediately go out and enjoy yourself for the Buddha!”

“Pretending to be cultured!”

Ergouzi cursed and grumbled, speaking in irritation. His mood at the moment was somewhat gloomy.

However, these words heard by the monks were interpreted quite differently, with many in the nearby crowd having their eyes light up.

“So that's the way it is, Amitabha, thank you, Master, for the enlightenment!”

“The master wants us to integrate knowledge and action, not to merely discuss in theory. Everything must be verified through practice!”

Li Xiaobai greatly admired the imagination of these bald-headed individuals–any successful example standing before them could do no wrong in their eyes.

Ergouzi, with an indifferent expression: “Since you understand, then step back. Tomorrow at the chen hour, the Buddha will transmit Magic Treasures to the world, bestowing them upon those with predestined affinity. Seize the opportunity yourself!”

Chapter end

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