Two Worlds: The Demon Cultivator Mistakenly Enters the Lord's World

Chapter 173 Suppressing Pingye, a Plethora of Talented Individuals

Inside the main hall of Chongfu Temple.

The three eminent monks, Huixin, Huiming, and Huiyuan, who were at the Foundation Establishment stage, warmly welcomed the monk Pingye and others from Qiuye Temple.

Various fine wines and dishes were laid out on the table, and the monks served them with utmost deference, showing their sincerity. This made the monks of Qiuye Temple believe that Chongfu Temple had truly submitted to them.

Monk Pingye, sipping fine wine, patted Monk Huixin on the shoulder and laughed heartily:
"Huixin, don't worry, I've decided to be your brother. If Chongfu Temple ever encounters any trouble in the future, just mention my name, Monk Pingye. I will definitely do my best to help you with any difficulties!"

Monk Huixin's tactful actions pleased Monk Pingye greatly. Thinking about the gains from taking over Chongfu Temple and the profits from the entire Hongze Prefecture, Monk Pingye was overjoyed.

Originally, he just wanted to take advantage of the Honghu Dragon Palace incident to visit the vicinity of Honghu and go to Hongze County to freeload. Who would have thought that he would actually be able to get the entire Chongfu Temple?

Make a fortune! Make a huge fortune!

With more money earned, Monk Pingye was naturally in a good mood, and he also felt more favorably toward Monk Huixin, who was diligently serving them.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Monk Huixin kept his head down and answered repeatedly, not daring to raise his head, for fear that Monk Pingye would see the fierceness in his eyes.

'You little bastard, I'll let you be happy for a while. Once Abbot Lu arrives, I'll rip everything else out of your belly!'

The monk Huixin remained calm and waited for the right opportunity.

When the monks, including Pingye, were enjoying their meal in the main hall, Huixin's expression suddenly changed, and a strange smile appeared on his lips:

"Hehe, here comes to collect your money!"

The monk Huixin and the other two monks stepped back in unison, and in an instant, a Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array rose up, enveloping the entire hall.

"You cunning scoundrel, what are you planning to do?"

This sudden change immediately startled Monk Pingye and the others awake. Monk Pingye, being the strongest and quickest to react, had his body radiate Buddhist light, which ripped through his clothes to reveal a black dragon tattoo wrapped around his upper body.

"Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon, Om Mani Padme Hum!"

With a furious roar, Monk Pingye unleashed the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power he had been chanting. In an instant, the black dragon tattoo on his upper body seemed to come alive, rising from his body with a terrifying aura.

"hold head high!"

The black dragon roared to the heavens, its sound piercing through metal and shattering stone, and a wave of malevolent energy swept over, making everyone who saw it feel uneasy.

But at this moment, the monk Huixin, who had already retreated, was not flustered at all. Five-colored divine light rose up in front of him, transforming into five elemental spirit beasts, each guarding one side.

The Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array descended, and in an instant, the air in the main hall of Chongfu Temple seemed to freeze.

Before the black dragon that crawled out from the body of Monk Pingye could display its power, its aura was suppressed by the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array. It felt as if a huge mountain was on its back, and under the immense force, it could not move an inch and could only let out a weak whimper.

"Kakaka!"

Under the power of such a grand formation, Monk Pingye's expression changed repeatedly. The smile he had when he first entered Chongfu Temple was long gone, replaced by a look of solemnity and panic.

"Where did this expert come from, colluding with the monks of Chongfu Temple to set up such a massive formation for me? They really want to beat me to death!"

Not knowing who the enemy was or what methods they used, Monk Pingye felt deeply distressed and could only try his best to persevere.

The other four monks who were in the early stages of Foundation Establishment beside him fared even worse. Their bodies were crushed by the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array, and they lay prostrate on the ground, unable to move an inch.

'I have to fight tooth and nail, otherwise, if I keep going, I'm bound to lose!'

With a gritted teeth, the monk Pingye unleashed a brilliant golden Buddhist light from his body, and the black dragon on his back seemed to have taken a powerful tonic, rising proudly.

Like a soaring dragon, it fought against the sky, carrying terrifying power, and crashed into Lu Feng's Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array, erupting with a thunderous roar.

In his counterattack, a small tower made of bones, shining with colorless light, appeared in the air. This small tower was closely connected to the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array.

Monk Pingye's counterattack only made the little pagoda tremble slightly.

Inside the Bone Spire, Lu Feng, Su Wangyu, and others were all inside, with several two-star soldiers standing beside them, working together to activate the Five Elements Spirit Suppression Array within the Bone Spire.

Seeing Monk Pingye's counterattack, Lu Feng sneered:
"You, a mere Foundation Establishment stage Buddhist cultivator, dare to try and shake my Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array? You're dreaming!"

Lu Feng always goes all out when facing enemies. This time, to ensure that nothing goes wrong, almost all the two-star troops and Foundation Establishment cultivators in Xuan Yin Pass have been mobilized.

If, under such circumstances, Monk Pingye and his subordinates were to cause trouble, Lu Feng would write his name backwards.

As expected, the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array, activated by everyone's combined efforts, remained unmoved and withstood all of Monk Pingye's counterattack.

The rising black dragon exerted all its strength, but still failed to cause any damage to the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array.

Under the urging of Lu Feng and the others, the Five Elements Suppressing Spirit Array descended in a mighty and overwhelming manner, immediately suppressing all of Monk Pingye and the others.

"This monk who cultivates the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power is quite interesting! If this divine power can gather the power of nine dragons and then refine the power of the nine dragons into one, it will become a true guardian heavenly dragon, possessing earth-shattering power! However, judging from the appearance of this monk Pingye, his cultivation of the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power is only so-so!"

After capturing Monk Pingye, Daoist Yuchan, who was standing to the side, also discerned Monk Pingye's origins and recognized the Buddhist supernatural powers he had cultivated.

The Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power, though powerful when perfected, is difficult to master because dragons are hard to find and capture, and true dragons are rare.

"You bastard, you were so arrogant just now, why aren't you arrogant now? Bah!"

After Lu Feng suppressed Monk Pingye and the others, Monk Huixin and the others laughed heartily. They came to Monk Pingye's side and made faces at him, mocking him.

Monk Huixin spat on Monk Pingye's face, avenging his earlier subservience and treatment of them as servants.

The monk Huixin was always petty and would settle scores on the spot.

Having avenged themselves, they laughed heartily, feeling incredibly happy and exhilarated.

After the monks Huixin and others had taken their revenge, they imprisoned the monks Pingye and others in the Bone Tower.

What awaits them is a long interrogation and subjugation process. Monk Huixin specially obtained this opportunity to interrogate and subjugate Monk Pingye and his companions from Lu Feng.

If they are determined and can withstand the interrogation by Lu Feng's professional subordinates, they will be excellent recruitment material for the Vajra Corpse after their deaths.

If they cannot withstand the pressure, they will be subdued by Lu Feng, becoming loyal to the Xuan Yin Temple territory and obediently offering up all the knowledge and supernatural powers in their minds.

"hey-hey!"

Inside the ancient prison of the Bone Spire, the three monks, including Huixin, approached with sinister smiles as they walked towards the monks Pingye and others, whose powers were sealed within the bone prison.

"You, you guys... don't come any closer... ah!!!" [Hirakawa Monk - 2-Star Silver]

[High Monk - 2-Star Blank]

Three days later, Monk Huixin, along with Monk Pingye and others who had become much more obedient, came to Lu Feng.

They stood obediently, respectfully reporting the latest developments of Buddhism to Lu Feng.

Similar to the news that Monk Huixin and his group brought back from the Vajra Temple, the Buddhist forces around Honghu are now preparing to attack the Honghu Dragon Palace.

Not only the monk Pingye from Qiuye Temple, but also the Buddhist monks who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage from other counties, were all eager to take a big bite out of Honghu Dragon Palace.

To ensure the smooth progress of the annexation of Honghu Dragon Palace, the Vajra Temple specially sent a Buddhist cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, specifically targeting the late Foundation Establishment stage Honghu Old Dragon King.

After defeating the Dragon King of the Tongtian River, the Buddhist forces of Liang Kingdom, represented by the Vajra Temple, are determined to take over the aquatic tribes of Liang Kingdom.

"A Buddhist cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage! Father..."

Upon hearing this good news, the dragon Lingyue standing behind Lu Feng trembled and subconsciously bit her lip.

A Buddhist cultivator at the late Foundation Establishment stage has arrived. The Old Dragon King of Honghu is unsure if he can handle the situation, and Lingyue is very worried about her father's safety.

However, remembering her vow to Lu Feng to sever ties with the Honghu Dragon Palace, Ling Yue was filled with worry and could only bury her concerns for her father deep in her heart.

Lu Feng could only shake his head helplessly; he was not yet qualified to participate in the battle between two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, Lu Feng still dares to exploit the Buddhist community on the fringes.

“Monk Pingye, now is the time for you to make a difference. Do you have any friends in the Buddhist community? Chongfu Temple is currently short of manpower and knowledge. I should invite a few of your friends to come to Chongfu Temple for a visit and exchange ideas!”

After listening to the information from Monk Pingye, Lu Feng casually accepted the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power and then instructed Monk Pingye.

"What does the lord mean..."

Upon hearing this, Monk Pingye was taken aback, but he quickly realized what Lu Feng meant.

Lu Feng wanted him to be a guide, to lure all his Buddhist friends and relatives into the territory of Xuan Yin Temple.

Having personally witnessed the methods used by Xuan Yin Temple to subdue him, Monk Pingye felt a chill run down his spine. These methods were even more powerful than the Buddhist methods of converting others.

Once you submit and join the Xuan Yin Temple's territory, there is no turning back or turning the tables; you will forever be a member of the Xuan Yin Temple.

Horror!
However, upon hearing Lu Feng's order, Monk Pingye showed no sign of resistance. Instead, he beamed with a fawning smile and said:
"Please rest assured, my lord, I will certainly perform well and try my best to bring more people to join you. What kind of place is Buddhism? Even dogs wouldn't stay there! Submitting to you, my lord, is the only way, and it is their honor!"

As expected of a monk from the Buddhist sect, Monk Pingye was quick-witted and eloquent. He swiftly adopted his identity and calmly began to plan among his relatives and friends in the Buddhist sect.

When it comes to cheating his own relatives and friends, Monk Pingye feels no remorse whatsoever. On the contrary, he acts as if it is an honor for his relatives and friends to bring them to the Xuan Yin Temple.

"What a promising young talent in Buddhism! He has the spirit of a newcomer!"

Upon hearing Monk Pingye's grandiloquent words, Monk Huixin frowned and a word of praise for Monk Pingye popped into his mind.

This level of shamelessness is comparable to that of the great monk Guangming of Vajra Temple.

"Excellent, excellent, well said. Go ahead and do it. My Xuan Yin Temple territory needs talents like you!"

Lu Feng smiled and nodded. He greatly admired the energetic people like Monk Pingye.

One person's strength is limited, but a territory is a place where everyone's strengths are combined and great things are accomplished together.

Monk Pingye's outstanding performance earned Lu Feng's praise, and Lu Feng's words also sparked a lot of thoughts in Monk Huixin's mind.

'I also have two or three friends among the nearby Buddhist sects. If I could bring them into the territory of the Xuan Yin Temple, would I also gain the Lord's favor?'

By setting aside his moral boundaries and becoming a capable person, the monk Huixin suddenly felt a clear path ahead.

Monk Pingye left with several of his early Foundation Establishment monks, and not long after, Monk Huixin also hurriedly left with his men.

Their goal is self-evident.

The monk Pingye first found his fellow Buddhist brother from Dingshan County, an old monk who was already over a hundred years old and in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

Relying on his profound skills, Monk Pingye tricked the centenarian monk Changming, who was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, into the territory of Chongfu Temple.

"Senior Pingye, where is that precious place you mentioned that can prolong life and help me cultivate? Isn't this Chongfu Temple in Hongze County? What opportunity is there here?"

Upon arriving at Chongfu Temple, the centenarian monk Changming was somewhat puzzled, but he was lured in by the targeted bait offered by monk Pingye and never considered the worst-case scenario.

Faced with his doubts, Lu Feng and the others were already around in Chongfu Temple. Monk Pingye immediately revealed his true form and unleashed the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Divine Power.

A black dragon rose up and directly bound the centenarian monk, cutting off his hope of escape.

"Fellow Daoist Changming, you have a connection with my Xuan Yin Temple territory. Today I will guide you into the sect, and you will thank me in the future!"

A fierce glint flashed in Pingye Monk's eyes as he stared intently into Changming Monk's eyes, giving him no chance to resist.

Then appeal to their emotions and reason with them.

After several monks, including Pingye, took turns trying to kill themselves, Jueming Monk ultimately lacked the courage to commit suicide; he wanted to live a little longer.

Therefore, Monk Jueming made the right choice and agreed to join the territory of Xuanyin Temple.

【Monk Jueming - 2-Star Blank】

When the large nameplate appeared on Monk Jueming's forehead, he quickly came to terms with reality.

After learning the details of Xuan Yin Temple's territory, Abbot Jueming was surprised to find that Abbot Pingye's bait for him was exactly right.

Indeed, within the territory of Xuan Yin Temple, there are treasures and good things that can prolong life and aid in his cultivation.

The monk Jueming lost his freedom and was required to pledge his loyalty to the Xuan Yin Temple, but he gained much more than he could in Buddhism.

What seems like a misfortune may actually be a blessing in disguise!
After recognizing reality and adjusting his mindset, Monk Jueming also joined Monk Pingye's group of swindlers and con artists, becoming a valuable asset.

“I also have one or two good friends who I can help bring into the Xuan Yin Temple’s territory. Senior Pingye, I, Jueming, also wish to improve…”

(End of this chapter)