The disaster of the world begins with Dongfang Bubai

Chapter 54: Just treat me as a devil who remembers grudges but never remembers kindness

Two months later.

The name of the Demon Buddha became famous throughout the world again. It was this reckless Demon Buddha who sent the Tang Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and the Qi Duke Li Yuanji to the Netherworld based on their ridiculous remarks that the two liked to walk with their left foot.

As a result of such actions, his reputation is even more notorious than that of the Evil King. He can be described as a disaster that ghosts fear and a human-shaped calamity.

Just because everyone was afraid of some unknown reason, they offended the demon Buddha who had extraordinary martial arts, an unpredictable temperament, and was alone, and thus died.

Chang'an, ever since the crown prince and the duke were assassinated, all of its transportation hubs have been guarded by Tang soldiers, with strict security and everything in good order. The closer you get to the imperial city, the more patrolling guards you'll encounter and the more sentries you'll see.

This day.

A monk in white clothes with untied hair walked straight past many Tang soldiers and headed for the famous Yuema Bridge in Chang'an. Because the Yong'an Canal connected to the Wei River in the north of the city, it supplied half of Chang'an's water and was an important water transportation route, making this bridge the most spectacular stone bridge in Chang'an.

The monk in white with hair, Xi Mingzhang, had a psychedelic figure and his steps seemed slow but were actually fast, with one step covering two or three meters.

Not long after, he saw the Yong'an Canal, which was more than ten meters wide and ran across the north and south of the city. A magnificent stone bridge stood majestically above the canal. It was the Yuema Bridge.

It is also known as the Bridge of Wealth and Honor because both sides of the bridge are where wealthy businessmen and nobles live.

Xi Mingzhang walked to the bridge head and admired the street view. He saw boats coming and going under the bridge, and horses and carriages passing on the bridge. There were huge mansions all around.

He suddenly emitted an inexplicable aura, which overturned towards the Wulou Temple near Yuema Bridge.

About half a minute later, a scholar dressed in Confucian clothes, who looked like a god, walked up to Yuema Bridge with a leisurely look on his face, came to Xi Mingzhang's side, and looked at the elegant scenery on and under the bridge with him.

"I don't know whether I should call you Master Shi or Senior Evil King?"

"My Holy Sect never cares about these things. Back then, I accepted you on a whim. Not only because you are extremely talented, which made me particularly value your talent, but also because you were already a beggar living on the streets and there was no need for you to cut off too many worldly ties." Shi Zhixuan replied with a warm face.

A trace of reminiscence flashed across Xi Mingzhang's eyes, and he said:
"Looking back to the past, since I was accepted as Master Shi's disciple, I have learned to read and study with you. In addition to studying Buddhist scriptures, I was also taught how to identify meridians and acupuncture points and the way of internal energy."

Shi Zhixuan laughed happily:
"Hahaha, it was during this process that I discovered that your talent and understanding are even higher than I thought. You can be called a peerless talent. I know that you will become the most outstanding disciple in the history of my Saint Sect in the future."

"Now it is just as I expected. The peerless grandmaster who is above the three great grandmasters in the world, overpowers the devil Buddha Wuchang of both the righteous and the evil."

Xi Mingzhang is as calm as the breeze:
"Although the process was a bit tortuous, the result is not bad. Before you reveal your identity, you should arrange for me properly and let Anlong lead me to the secret place prepared in advance."

"It's a pity that you didn't expect that the four great holy monks would go on a killing spree and track you down for thousands of miles in order to get your martial arts back after causing great trouble."

"When I mobilized thousands of Buddhist disciples to search for you, I was unlucky enough to be discovered and taken to the Tiantai Sect by Master Zhihui."

"For many years, not only did he use me as bait, he also set strict rules and forbade me to practice martial arts. Even his many overt and covert concerns were all tests with ulterior motives."

"I lived like this in Tiantai Sect for twenty-seven years, walking on thin ice. When I became a master of martial arts and went to settle accounts with Master Wisdom, he said to me."

"It's for my own good, and for the safety of the world. Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

Without waiting for Shi Zhixuan to speak, he continued in a soothing tone:
"They also want me to feel grateful, thinking that if they hadn't taken me in, a child wouldn't be able to survive on their own. So, in order to repay their kindness to me, I will send them to see the Buddha they long for." Xi Mingzhang smiled carefreely:
"I treated him like this and destroyed the sect I had stayed in for decades. To the people of the world, perhaps many people would still think that I am ungrateful, but what's the harm?"

"When did I ever say I was a good person? Just treat me as a devil who bears grudges but never remembers kindness."

"After all, what good person is as ruthless as me? I would kill an entire family at will and do everything according to my own wishes."

Shi Zhixuan nodded:
"This is the demeanor that our Saint Sect should have. As for the fact that the Buddhist sect has always been so hypocritical, it is normal. When I first learned that you were taken to Tiantai Sect, I often wandered outside Tiantai Mountain for a few years, but unfortunately I didn't find any opportunities."

He sighed:
"The four great monks who are famous in Buddhism actually lived in Tiantai Mountain for several years in order to catch Shi. I really admire them very much."

"I think you have already found out what happened afterwards."

"I have found out everything." Xi Mingzhang said calmly:

"At first, Zhu Yuyan practiced the 'Heavenly Demon Art', which is second only to the 'Dao Heart Demon Cultivation Method' in the 'Heavenly Demon Strategy'. She is the new generation successor of the Demon Sect representing the two sects and six paths."

"And those who surround her are mostly outstanding talents in the Central Plains martial arts world. Although Master Shi may not lose to them, at least people like Song Que and Lu Miaozi will naturally cause you considerable pressure."

"Of course, the most important thing is that the technique you practice is inferior to Zhu Yuyan's in terms of innateness, and the status of the Huajian Sect has always been suppressed by the Yingui Sect."

"Any normal man in the world would probably still have some concerns about the woman he likes who is better than him in every aspect. Moreover, Master Shi is such a proud man."

"During this period, why was Master Shi able to successfully become the successor of the Bu Tian Pavilion? Of course, it was because of his extraordinary talent, but from the fact that you split the successor into two, it can be seen that it is a special case in the Demon Sect for one person to inherit the strengths of two families."

"From this, it can be seen that without the approval or even secret help of Zhu Yuyan, the heir of the Yingui Sect and the leader of the two sects, I am afraid that your becoming the heir of the Huajian Sect and the Butian Pavilion will eventually cause quite a stir."

"The Huajian School emphasizes vitality, while the Butian Pavilion studies various killing techniques. The martial arts of the two schools are like two opposite wheels."

"So your martial arts gradually started to have problems. Because of your pride and arrogance, you never talked much to Zhu Yuyan. You also thought that it wouldn't take long to solve your martial arts problems, so you left."

"After some planning, through the Buddhist principles learned from the four great monks, I successfully absorbed two different mental methods. Eventually, my martial arts skills were perfected. Not only could I face the pursuit of the four great monks with ease."

"Even if they invite Ning Daoqi to fight you twice, it will still be difficult for them to gain the upper hand."

"So these righteous sects quickly mobilized the secret weapon that was originally used to deal with the new generation of the Demon Sect, that is, the Holy Maiden of Cihang Jingzhai, who also has unclear relationships with many martial arts talents."

When Xi Mingzhang said this, Shi Zhixuan's eyes began to flash with strange light.

"Everything that happened afterwards seemed to be a natural progression. The two of you lived a peaceful life in the small house in the secluded forest, completely forgetting the long years outside the valley."

"But the union of the righteous and the demon sects will definitely not be blessed. The Buddhist sect calls it sacrificing one's body to serve the demons. On the demon sect side, An Long, who has always respected you, has probably died to protest against it, and even told all kinds of conspiracy theories and frame-up theories."

"You may just laugh at this, but you have always been proud and conceited. Coupled with your past experiences, you are inevitably sensitive. I am afraid that subconsciously you will have doubts and rifts between yourself and Bi Xiuxin."

(End of this chapter)