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Chapter 861 The Substitute Death Talisman, Reshaping the Divine Body (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Om..."

A soft hum, yet seemingly resounding through the realm of laws, rang out.

The spiritual light suddenly expanded, and countless tiny arcs of chaotic lightning were born and intertwined within it, outlining a flawless skeleton that seemed to be composed of the purest source of lightning, followed by meridians, flesh, and skin...

A brand new, more powerful body is being reshaped at a speed visible to the naked eye!

It is the Chaos Thunder Body!

This reconstruction is not a simple restoration.

The destructive energy of that massive explosion that completely annihilated the old body was transformed into the most domineering tempering fire by the mysterious effect of the "substitute death talisman"!
The newly formed Chaotic Thunder Body not only fully inherited the previous foundation, but also forcibly fused in a portion of the fragments of various laws such as chaos, the netherworld, sacrifice, and death contained in the explosion!

Although it was only a very small portion, it caused a subtle change in this newly formed divine body.

Within the thunder, there seemed to be a trace of resolute determination to annihilate all things, a trace of majesty to control death, a trace of ancient rituals to worship heaven and earth, and even... a trace of strange resistance to the power of the underworld!
It can be said that this "death" and "rebirth" turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him. His Chaotic Thunder Body has taken another step forward from its original extreme, becoming more profound and powerful, and faintly touching upon higher-level mysteries!
As the last bit of energy merged in and the light faded, Li Yunjing suddenly opened his eyes!
His eyes were no longer filled with pure purple lightning, but were as deep as the cosmic starry sky, with occasional strange phenomena such as the birth and death of chaos, ghostly phantoms, and sacrificial blood light flashing by.

He felt the surging, immense power within him, far surpassing anything he had ever experienced, and the closer connection he felt to the laws of heaven and earth; in an instant, he understood.

"Destroy and then rebuild..."

"This 'substitute death talisman' is truly miraculous!"

He didn't have time to fully comprehend all the mysteries of this new body; his divine sense immediately swept around.

The massive crack that had spewed forth ghostly energy had vanished, replaced by a sealing barrier that was pulsating violently but slowly closing, shimmering with new lightning patterns.

The terrifying explosive energy was mostly channeled to destroy and reshape the cracked structure, and the remaining ghostly energy lost its source, becoming thin and chaotic.

The "Dutian Divine Thunder Tower" outside the city clearly seized this opportunity. The tower spirit controlled the great formation and was doing its best to consolidate this hard-won victory and completely seal the crack!

It worked!
Although the cost was heavy, he did cut off the source of the Netherworld Evil Qi and severely damaged the Prison Demon Lord's scheme!

"Insect! How dare you... how dare you..."

The Demon Lord's will became extremely weak and filled with resentment. He had obviously suffered serious injuries from the explosion and the backlash of the seal, and was temporarily unable to cause any more trouble.

"call……"

Li Yunjing let out a long sigh of relief, a strong sense of weakness washing over him.

Although his physical body has been reconstructed and he is in a better state than before, detonating the formation and activating the substitute death talisman just now almost exhausted all his mental energy and reserves.

With the crisis temporarily averted and my mind relaxed, a wave of fatigue washed over me.

He dared not linger there, for who knew if the Demon Lord had any other tricks up his sleeve.

Summoning his strength, Li Yunjing steered his newly formed body, transforming into a slightly dim but still swift bolt of lightning, hurtling towards the top of the abyss.

Li Yunjing rushed out of the entrance to "Locked Dragon Abyss," the lightning dissipated, and he landed on the ground, slightly unsteady.

"Headmaster!"

Xiao Zhan, Fu Chao, and the others who were waiting outside immediately surrounded him. When they saw his weak aura and tattered clothes, their expressions changed.

"It doesn't matter."

Li Yunjing waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, and then glanced around.

The Supreme Elders and the disciples of the Four Guardian Armies were still maintaining the lightning array and purifying the remaining thin baleful energy in the air, but everyone's face showed undisguised exhaustion.

"I have temporarily cut off the source of the evil energy at the bottom of the abyss, and the crack has been resealed."

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice, his voice slightly hoarse, "The Demon Lord's scheme has been thwarted this time, and he should be unable to unleash large-scale evil energy again in the short term."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then burst into cheers as if they had survived a disaster!
"The headmaster is mighty!"

"Great!"

The Supreme Elders, Xiao Zhan, Zhu Yan and others were even more excited. They knew how dangerous it was to go deep into the abyss and face the Demon Lord directly, and the Sect Leader actually did it!

"The crisis here has been temporarily resolved, but we must not let our guard down."

Li Yunjing suppressed the weakness in his body and ordered, "Elder Li, you lead some of the Supreme Elders and disciples to take turns guarding this place and closely monitor the seal's condition. If there is any unusual activity, immediately send a message to me at the highest level."

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Li Cangqiong solemnly accepted the order.

"Xiao Zhan, Fu Chao, Zhu Yan, and Ying Qianqian, the four of you will lead the elite of the Guardian Army to clear the area within a hundred miles of the 'Dragon Locking Abyss' to ensure that there is no residual evil energy or lurking demons."

"As ordered!"

The four hall masters responded in unison.

With everything arranged, Li Yunjing did not linger.

He needs to immediately return to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" for seclusion to stabilize his newly formed divine body and repair his damaged magical artifacts.

With a swift movement, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and fled towards the sect.

Upon returning to the core forbidden area of ​​the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Li Yunjing activated all the protective arrays and directly entered the deepest cave.

After sitting cross-legged, he first looked inward at himself.

The newly formed "Chaotic Thunder Body" is incredibly powerful, with wide and resilient meridians, and its magical power surges like the sea. It carries a trace of chaos and annihilation, and its quality far surpasses that of the past.

His divine sense became more refined, his perception range doubled, and his affinity for the spiritual energy of heaven and earth reached an astonishing level.

"Blessed by misfortune, his physical body and soul strength have become comparable to the peak of the eighth level of the Nascent Soul realm, and he has even touched the threshold of the ninth level."

Li Yunjing realized in his heart, "It just takes time to accumulate magical power before I can truly step into the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm."

He estimated that with his current foundation, once he accumulates enough magical power, reaching the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm would be a natural progression, and even the half-step Divine Transformation realm would no longer be an unattainable goal.

"However, the losses this time were also considerable."

With a sudden thought, he checked the treasures he carried with him.

First and foremost is the most important storage artifact.

Currently, Li Yunjing has six "storage rings" that he frequently uses, as well as a "purple-gold gourd".

The other storage treasures had long been distributed to his women.

At this moment, the surface of these six "storage rings" was covered with fine cracks, their spiritual light was dim, and the space inside them was extremely unstable, as if they might collapse at any moment.

Nothing inside was lost, but if the ring were completely damaged, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He carefully removed the six "storage rings" and gently nurtured them with his own pure Five Elements power, repairing the cracks on them.

This is a gradual process that cannot be rushed.

The other high-quality spatial magic item, the "Purple Gold Gourd," is in slightly better condition, but several charred marks have appeared on its surface, indicating that its essence has been damaged and it will require a long period of nurturing to fully recover.

As for the other magical treasures...

Those below the fifth rank, including several commonly used fourth-rank flying swords, shields, and array flags, were completely destroyed and turned to ashes in the previous self-destruction.

The situation varies for magic items of rank 5 and above:
Several immortal artifacts and semi-immortal artifacts were fine, but the other fifth-tier magic treasures were all damaged to varying degrees and needed to be repaired one by one.

After taking stock, Li Yunjing couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

In order to seal the rift, he almost exhausted all his reserves of low-level magic treasures, and even his commonly used fifth-level magic treasures were severely damaged.

"However, compared to cutting off the Netherworld Qi, severely injuring the Demon Lord, and advancing my own divine body, these losses are worthwhile."

He quickly adjusted his mindset and began working on the repairs.

First, place all the remaining magical treasures in your dantian and nurture them day and night with your own source power.

Time slipped away quietly during my seclusion.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze subdued, his aura harmonious and powerful.

After ten years of recuperation and consolidation, his condition has returned to its peak. He has completely mastered his newborn divine body, and his cultivation has improved significantly. He is only one step away from the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm.

The damaged magical artifacts have been basically repaired. The "storage ring" and "purple-gold gourd" have been restored to their original state, and the several magical artifacts are shining brightly with even greater power than before.

With a thought, he communicated with the "Dragon Lock Abyss" and the "Heavenly Thunder Tower".

"Senior Tower Spirit, how is the seal progressing?"

"The seal has been initially stabilized."

The tower spirit's cold thoughts came through: "The source of the Netherworld's malevolent energy has been cut off, and the Demon Lord has suffered a backlash, rendering him powerless to cause trouble again in the short term."

"However, this beast is too deeply entangled with the earth's veins, making it extremely difficult to completely annihilate. We need to plan this carefully."

"I see."

Li Yunjing's head.

It is no easy feat to achieve such results.

Completely defeating the Demon Lord of the Prison is not something that can be accomplished in a day.

After ending his communication with the tower spirit, Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

With the "Locking Dragon Abyss" matter temporarily concluded, it's time to settle some old scores!
The Buddhist community took advantage of the chaos and obstructed his rescue efforts; such behavior must not be easily overlooked!

He flashed and appeared outside the cave.

Yu Yunyi seemed to have sensed his emergence from seclusion and was waiting outside. Seeing that his aura was even stronger than before, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, which then turned into worry.

"Yun Jing, are you going to 'Kasyapa Baoguang Temple'?"

Li Yunjing put his arm around her waist, looked westward, and said in a calm but resolute tone: "Some things must be settled."

"Since the Buddhist community dares to reach out, it should be prepared to have its hands chopped off."

"Don't say you didn't predict what you said!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a purple thunderbolt that tore through the sky, carrying overwhelming power and heading straight for the "Buddha Light Continent" in the west!
Having eliminated the hidden dangers of "Locking Dragon Abyss" and consolidated his own cultivation, Li Yunjing had no more worries.

It's time to settle old scores and new grudges with the Buddhist community!

The purple lightning bolt that stretched across the sky made no attempt to conceal itself, carrying with it the majestic power of heaven and a chilling killing intent, and directly entered the territory of the "Buddha Light Continent"!

Wherever it passed, the clouds dispersed, the chanting of Buddhist hymns ceased, and even the sandalwood incense and Buddhist power permeating the air were forcibly pushed away and purified by the domineering aura of thunder!
"Li Yunjing! He's here!"

"What a terrifying power!"

"Even more so than rumored!"

"Quickly! Activate the mountain-protecting formation!"

Along the way, countless Buddhist temples rang their alarm bells, golden light soared into the sky, and Buddhist barriers of varying sizes were hastily erected, as if facing a formidable enemy.

However, Li Yunjing had a clear goal and never stopped at these small and medium-sized temples.

His divine sense, like an invisible storm, had already locked onto the central part of the continent, the sacred place where the Buddhist light was most intense and the aura was most magnificent, "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple"!
"Legal education! Get out here and face me!"

A cold shout, like a thunderclap from the heavens, the rolling sound waves containing terrifying thunderous energy, instantly spread for tens of thousands of miles, and even precisely struck the huge "Vajra Subduing Demon Barrier" of the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple" that was inscribed with thousands of Sanskrit characters!

"boom!!!"

The golden light curtain trembled violently, rippling with countless waves. The Sanskrit spirits on it flickered and emitted a humming sound as if it were about to collapse under the strain.

Inside the temple, countless monks were shaken by the sound wave, their blood churning. Those with weaker cultivation even fell to the ground, their faces filled with horror.

"Amitabha!"

A long, drawn-out Buddhist chant rang out from the temple, carrying a calming power that barely quelled the restlessness of the Buddha's light and the monks.

Seven-colored Buddhist light surged, and several figures rose from the depths of the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple". The leader was none other than Venerable Pufa, who was wearing a seven-colored kasaya!
Beside him were two elderly monks whose auras were profound and in no way inferior to his; they were the other two Nascent Soul Venerables who had participated in the interception that day.

Further back, dozens of Nascent Soul stage leaders from various academies formed a battle formation, ready for battle.

Within the "Kasyapa Treasure Temple," even more powerful auras rose and fell, seemingly poised to strike at any moment.

Venerable Pufa stared solemnly at the figure standing in mid-air outside the barrier, his white robes fluttering and his body wreathed in destructive chaotic lightning arcs. He clasped his hands together in prayer.
“Benefactor Li, why are you so angry? What happened last time was out of necessity, all for the sake of the common people…”

"Shut up!"

Li Yunjing interrupted him directly, his eyes as cold as ancient ice, "Hypocritical words need not be spoken again!"

"To obstruct my rescue efforts and disregard the lives of millions in the southern sky is an outrageous act!"

"Today, I, Li, will demand justice from you on behalf of the people!"

He stopped talking and pointed his finger like a sword at the huge "Vajra Subduing Demon Barrier".

"Hey!"

A purple-gold chaotic lightning spear, condensed to its extreme and only as thick as an arm, appeared out of thin air, instantly tearing through the void. With its supreme will to pierce through all things and destroy all laws, it slammed into the same point on the light barrier!

Take a break!

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the "Vajra Subduing Demon Barrier," which was said to be able to withstand the attacks of the peak Nascent Soul stage, couldn't even last a moment under the extreme attack of the Chaos Thunder Spear, and a small hole was forcibly drilled through it!
Although the small hole began to close instantly under the power of the formation, Li Yunjing's figure, like a ghost, appeared in the sky above the interior of "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple" through that fleeting gap!

"Form the formation! Vajra Subdues Demons!"

Venerable Pufa's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly.

He instantly connected with the two Nascent Soul Venerables beside him, forming the "Three Talents Vajra Subduing Demon Formation" once again. A triple Vajra phantom, several times more solid, rose from the ground, waving a huge Buddha palm, wrapped with Sanskrit characters and demon-subduing Buddha light, and slammed down on Li Yunjing's head!
At the same time, the dozen or so Nascent Soul masters below each used their magical artifacts and chanted scriptures. Rays of Buddhist light, like chains, wrapped around Li Yunjing from all directions, attempting to restrict his movements.

"Even a grain of rice can shine?"

Li Yunjing snorted coldly. Facing this siege that was enough to crush an ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he neither dodged nor avoided it.

"Chaotic Thunder Domain, open!"

"boom!!!"

Centered on him, a terrifying lightning domain suddenly unfolded, covering half of the "Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple"!

It was no longer pure purple, but rather a chaotic color, in which there seemed to be the birth and death of stars, the withering of all things, the phantom of sacrifice, and the low murmur of death!

Within the Thunder Domain, all laws are empty, only thunder reigns supreme!

The enormous Buddha's palm struck the lightning domain, and like ice and snow meeting the spring sun, it quickly melted and disintegrated!
The chains of Buddhist light that had been coiling around the area broke apart inch by inch, turning into pure spiritual energy that was devoured by the lightning domain!
"what?!"

The pupils of the three Venerable Pufa shrank suddenly. They could sense that Li Yunjing's lightning domain was more than twice as powerful as it had been ten years ago.
The various laws and concepts contained within them deeply shook their minds!

"How could this child... improve so quickly?!"

"Take my punch! Lightning tribulation will destroy the world!"

Li Yunjing took a step forward, his figure seemingly becoming one with the entire Thunder Domain, and unleashed a punch!
There was no grand display, only a chaotic fist imprint condensed to the extreme, as if it had transcended time and space and ignored distance, appearing directly in front of the triple Vajra phantom!
"boom!!!"

It was like the thunder of the heavens!
The incredibly sturdy triple Vajra phantom suddenly collapsed at the chest, countless cracks spreading across its entire body like a spider web, and then, to the horrified gazes of Venerable Pufa and the other two, it exploded with a deafening roar!

"puff!"

The formation was forcibly broken, and the three Nascent Soul Venerables simultaneously spat out golden blood, staggered backward, and their auras instantly weakened!

The power of a single punch is astounding!

The Nascent Soul leaders below were also swept by the aftershocks of the lightning domain, spitting blood and flying backward, their formation instantly collapsing!
Above the entire "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple," only Li Yunjing remained, shrouded in lightning, looking down upon all directions!
His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over the pale-faced Venerable Pufa and the others, finally settling on a certain direction deep within the temple. His voice, like a divine decree, resounded throughout the entire holy land:
"Great Compassionate Zen Master! If you do not show yourself, I will demolish your 'Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple' today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an aura far more vast and peaceful than that of Venerable Pufa and the others, yet as profound and boundless as the starry sky, slowly awakened from the depths of the temple.

"Ugh……"

A sigh, seemingly imbued with endless vicissitudes and wisdom, resounded.

"Sect Leader Li, please calm down."

The Buddha's light shines everywhere, and the lotus platform arises spontaneously.

The withered old monk who had once discussed tea and philosophy with Li Yunjing, the Great Compassionate Zen Master, held wooden prayer beads and walked step by step through the void. With each step he took, a golden lotus platform appeared beneath his feet, and a peaceful aura spread out, calming even the raging chaotic thunder domain slightly.

He approached Li Yunjing, clasped his hands together, and nodded slightly.

“The previous time, Pufa and others acted rashly and offended the sect leader. This humble monk apologizes to the sect leader on their behalf.”

His attitude remained calm, but his words revealed a lowered stance.

"Can an apology really erase the grudge of obstructing the way?"

Li Yunjing looked at him coldly, his expression not softening despite the other's apology: "If it weren't for my remaining strength, the Southern Heaven would probably have turned into demonic land by now, and I would be buried in the abyss!"

"Zen Master, if I am not given a satisfactory explanation today, this matter will be difficult to resolve peacefully!"

A hint of helplessness flashed in the turbid eyes of the Great Compassionate Zen Master. He naturally knew that at their level, a simple apology was meaningless.

"What explanation does Sect Leader Li want?"

"First, the three people who spread the law must be punished with the whipping of thunder as a warning to others!"

Li Yunjing held up one finger, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Upon hearing this, the three Venerable Master Pufa's expressions immediately turned even more unpleasant.

Being whipped with lightning is not only physical pain, but also a lashing at the heart of Buddha; it is an extremely severe punishment.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Alright!"

"second,"

Li Yunjing extended his second finger, "The Buddhist sect must compensate my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' with one hundred million high-grade spirit stones, as well as various five elements elites and thunder-attribute spiritual materials, to make up for the losses of my sect and the damage to my magic weapon."

This list of compensations is astronomical, enough to make any top power feel the pinch.

The Great Compassionate Zen Master frowned slightly, but still agreed: "Okay."

"third,"

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened as he looked at the Great Compassionate Zen Master, "From this day forward, all Buddhist forces shall withdraw from the 'Southern Heaven Continent'!"

“Mingxin Temple may be preserved, but it must no longer spread its faith or recruit disciples!”

"Within the 'Buddha's Light Continent,' the Xuanmen lineage must no longer be deliberately suppressed!"

This third point directly addresses the foundation of Buddhism and its future expansion!
"Sect Leader Li, the first two points are debatable, but isn't the third point a bit too much?"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master's expression finally changed, and he said in a deep voice, "The spread of faith is the foundation of our Buddhist school..."

"Excessive?"

Li Yunjing interrupted him, his voice icy cold, "When you obstructed my rescue efforts and disregarded the lives of millions, did you ever feel that you had gone too far?"

"When you were the only ones who mattered in the 'Buddha's Light Continent' and suppressed those who disagreed with you, did you ever feel that you had gone too far?"

"Today, I am not discussing this with you!"

"If you don't agree, I'll beat you until you do!"

Before he finished speaking, the chaotic lightning around him surged again, the lightning domain roared, and the destructive aura locked onto the Great Compassion Zen Master!
The Great Compassionate Zen Master felt the power that made even him feel a little uneasy, and looking at Li Yunjing's unwavering gaze, he sighed inwardly.

He knew that things could not be resolved amicably today.

The dignity and long-standing foundation of Buddhism cannot be easily humiliated, and Li Yunjing, who arrived with righteousness and overwhelming power, cannot back down.

"Amitabha."

The Great Compassionate Zen Master uttered a low Buddhist chant, and his turbid eyes suddenly became clear and deep, as if containing an endless starry sky. "Since Sect Leader Li insists on fighting, this humble monk will spar with the Sect Leader to determine the cause and effect of this matter."

"This place is a pure and tranquil place for our Buddhist community, and it is not appropriate to start a major conflict."

He raised his hand and pointed to the sky, saying slowly, "Why don't we go beyond the nine heavens, into the sea of ​​stars, and give it our all?"

Li Yunjing's eyes flashed, realizing that the Great Compassionate Zen Master was worried that the aftermath of their battle would destroy the "Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple" and even the vast land below.

Although he was angry, he did not want to involve the innocent, nor did he want to become mortal enemies with Buddhism. This move suited his wishes perfectly.

"Very well! We shall do as the Zen Master says!"

Li Yunjing responded loudly, and the lightning around him subsided, transforming into a long purple rainbow that broke through the atmosphere and plunged into the vast sea of ​​stars.

Without hesitation, the Great Compassionate Zen Master, supported by golden lotuses beneath his feet, shone with brilliance with every step. Though seemingly slow, he instantly traversed an endless distance, closely following behind.

Below, Venerable Pufa and the others watched the two figures disappear into the horizon, their expressions complex, a mixture of worry and anticipation.

They knew that the Great Compassionate Zen Master's cultivation had reached a state of perfection, making him the pillar of Buddhism. Perhaps only he could restrain this rising star of the Xuanmen sect.

At this moment, the news gradually spread, and all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs on "Tianlan Star" knew about it.

Soon, experts flew out from all directions, heading straight for the sky!

……

The boundless universe is cold and dark, with only distant stars providing a glimmer of light.

Two figures hovered in a vast, empty star field, facing each other from afar.

Here, Li Yunjing, the Great Compassionate Zen Master, has no more scruples and can unleash all his power!
"Sect Leader Li, please."

The Great Compassionate Zen Master clasped his hands together, and boundless Buddhist light began to emanate from his body, with powerful Buddhist treasures emerging from within him.

First, there was a seemingly ordinary wooden rosary, suspended above his head. On each bead, a phantom of a Buddha appeared, chanting mantras, converging into a vast phantom of a pure Buddhist land. The sound of chanting filled the starry sea. It was a celestial artifact, the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage to the Ancestor Beads"!
Immediately afterwards, a "Vajra Pestle" appeared in his right hand. The pestle was engraved with dragon patterns and exuded a righteous aura that could destroy all evil and suppress all demons. It was an offensive immortal weapon, the "Eight Heavenly Dragon Pestle"!
In his left hand he held up a green lamp, its flame as small as a bean, yet seemingly capable of illuminating the entire world and dispelling all confusion and darkness. It was a support-type immortal artifact, the "Glassy Heart Lamp"!
With the three celestial artifacts appearing together, the aura of the Great Compassionate Zen Master suddenly became incomparably grand, solemn, and dignified, as if he had transformed into a true ancient Buddha, standing amidst the sea of ​​stars.

The dark universe seemed to be illuminated by the Buddha's light!

This is the true top expert of "Tianlan Star"!

Seeing this, Li Yunjing's eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and he dared not be careless in the slightest.

"Divine Firmament Thunder Seal, come!"

With a clear shout, his brow creased open, and a large purple seal wrapped in chaotic electric arcs flew out, growing larger with the wind until it reached the size of a mountain, hovering above his head, and unleashing countless bolts of chaotic divine lightning to protect him.

After ten years of nurturing, this seal has become more spiritual and its connection with the "Dutian Divine Thunder Tower" has become even closer.

"Tower of Ten Thousand Demons, suppress!"

A dark tower emerged from behind it, with a vortex at its base slowly rotating, emanating a terrifying suction force that devoured everything. Demonic energy and lightning intertwined, making it appear both eerie and powerful.

"Thunderous Divine Mace, break!"

A golden light flashed, and the ancient-looking divine mace, imbued with the meaning of ultimate destruction, fell into his right hand. Thunder patterns flowed across the mace, as if it could summon the heavenly punishment at any moment.

"Black Tortoise Shell, Charge!"

A heavy, phantom-like tortoise shell enveloped his body, emanating an ancient and unchanging defensive aura.

With all four immortal artifacts unleashed, the Chaotic Thunder Domain expanded dramatically from its center, covering tens of thousands of miles of star field, rivaling the Buddhist Pure Land of the Great Compassionate Zen Master!
A thunderous ruler, where destruction and rebirth coexist.

A Buddha's light shines everywhere, where compassion and majesty coexist.

Two completely different realms collided fiercely in the starry sky, silently, yet causing the surrounding space to constantly distort and shatter, dimming the distant stars!

"The Buddha is compassionate, but there is also the wrath of the Vajra!"

"Sect Leader Li, be careful!"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master made the first move, hurling his "Eight Heavenly Dragon Pestle" with his right hand!
"Roar!"

The dragon's roar reverberated through the starry sea, and the Vajra Pestle transformed into a golden, ten-thousand-foot-long celestial dragon, its scales and claws flying, carrying the supreme power to shatter stars and cleanse demonic energy, as it pounced towards Li Yunjing!

At the same time, the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage to the Ancestor" bead above his head shone brightly, and countless Buddha phantoms simultaneously struck out with their palms, converging into a giant golden Buddha palm that covered the starry sky. The swastika symbol in the palm rotated, containing the supreme Buddhist principles of sealing and suppression. Following closely behind the Heavenly Dragon, it slowly pressed down on Li Yunjing's Chaotic Thunder Domain!

"Well done!"

Li Yunjing let out a long roar and advanced instead of retreating.

With his right hand wielding the "Thunderous Divine Mace," a purple-gold thunderous mace shadow that traversed the starry sea arrived first, striking the head of the golden heavenly dragon fiercely!

"Boom!"

Thunder and Buddhist light exploded, and the golden dragon let out a mournful cry. Its massive body was forcefully struck by the thunderous mace and sent flying backward, its light dimming considerably.

At the same time, the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" above his head roared, drawing upon the thunder essence of the heavens, transforming it into a raging sea of ​​thunder, actively meeting the giant Buddha's palm!
The vortex at the base of the "Ten Thousand Demons Tower" expanded wildly, like a ferocious beast with its jaws wide open, devouring the immense Buddhist power emanating from the Buddha's palm!

"boom!!!"

Thunder and the Buddha's palm collided violently!
Billions of bolts of lightning exploded, and countless Sanskrit characters shattered!

The terrifying shockwave spread out in a ring, instantly turning several small meteorites nearby into dust!
The sea of ​​thunder surged, and the Buddha's palm trembled; for a time, neither side could gain the upper hand!
The Great Compassionate Zen Master's expression remained unchanged, and the flame of the "Lamp of the Crystal Heart" in his left hand suddenly shone brightly!
A beam of Buddha's light, as clear as crystal and as warm as the morning sun, ignored spatial distance and shone directly into Li Yunjing's sea of ​​consciousness!

This light is not an attack, but rather it points directly to one's true nature, capable of stirring up inner demons, revealing the truth, and confusing the mind!

Li Yunjing felt a slight ripple in his sea of ​​consciousness, and countless past scenes surfaced, including whispers from inner demons and tempting voices.

However, his Dao heart was as firm as a rock, and his newly born divine body had extremely high resistance to all kinds of divine soul attacks. The "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" even trembled slightly, dispelling the influence brought by the Buddha light.

"Zen Master, you shall also take my move!"

While neutralizing the mental attack, Li Yunjing took the initiative to strike.

With a thought, he condensed the Chaotic Thunder Domain to its extreme, focusing it onto the Thunder Divine Mace. He became one with the mace, transforming it into an ultimate thunder spear that pierced through the universe and tore through the laws of nature. With a speed beyond the reach of thought, he thrust straight at the Great Compassion Zen Master!
Human and treasure united as one, a selfless strike!
This strike contained his complete understanding of the Great Dao of Thunder, the Chaotic Realm, and even the newly integrated sacrificial and death Dao. Its power had already surpassed the limit of the Nascent Soul level and faintly touched the threshold of the Return to Emptiness realm!
The Great Compassionate Zen Master finally changed color!

He felt a deadly threat!

"Amitabha!"

He dared not hold back in the slightest, spitting three mouthfuls of blood essence onto the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage to the Ancestor Beads." The beads shone brightly, and countless Buddha phantoms instantly solidified, as if they had truly summoned the power of all the Buddhas in the heavens, which together formed a huge "卍" shaped Buddhist seal in front of him!
The golden dragon transformed from the "Eight Heavenly Dragon Pestle" coiled around it, its roar echoing!

The “Glass Heart Lamp” hangs above it, its flame burning brightly, calming the mind!
He pushed his defense to the limit!

Just then, ripples appeared in the distant starry sky, and one after another, powerful figures emerged.

True Lord Qingwei, True Lord Tianyin, True Lord Xuanji, True Lord Kurong... The top True Lords of the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" have arrived!

From the direction of the desolate continent, several powerful barbarian beings, their blood surging and surrounded by totems, tore through the void and arrived. Their gazes toward Li Yunjing were filled with complexity and awe.

Even representatives from overseas demon clans and some ancient, reclusive families appeared and observed from afar.

"boom!!!"

The ultimate lightning spear clashed violently with the swastika Buddhist seal!

It was silent, yet more powerful than any sound.

At the center of the collision, an extreme darkness suddenly expanded, devouring all light and energy, and then transformed into an indescribable wave of destruction, sweeping out in a spherical shape!

Wherever the ripples passed, space shattered like fragile glass, revealing the chaotic void turbulence behind them.

Several nearby barren stars were swept away by the ripples and silently turned into cosmic dust.

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs watching from afar all changed color, quickly using their supernatural powers to protect themselves and retreating hastily, their eyes filled with horror.

The power of this strike far exceeds the limit of an ordinary Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator!

At the center of the destructive ripples, the light gradually faded.

The swastika Buddhist seal in front of the Great Compassionate Zen Master was now covered with cracks and its light was dim. The golden celestial dragon phantom coiled around it let out a mournful cry and transformed back into the "Eight Heavenly Dragon Pestle," flying back into his hand, its spiritual light damaged.

The "Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage to the Ancestor" bead above his head also trembled slightly, and the illusory image of the Buddhist kingdom fluctuated endlessly.

Only the flickering flame of the "Glass Heart Lamp" protected his vital organs.

The lightning spear that Li Yunjing had transformed into had also dissipated. He held the illusory image of the "Thunder Divine Mace," and the chaotic lightning around him was slightly disordered. His aura fluctuated slightly, indicating that the self-sacrificing attack just now had greatly exhausted him.

But his eyes remained sharp as knives, fixed intently on the Great Compassionate Zen Master.

"Amitabha!"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master murmured the Buddha's name, suppressing his surging blood and qi, a resolute glint in his eyes.

Continuing to relentlessly blast the immortal artifacts together would likely deplete one's own magical power before a victor could be determined, and might even damage the very essence of the immortal artifacts.

I reckon Li Yunjing isn't in much better shape!

Thinking of this, he clasped his hands together, his body radiating Buddhist light, and the vast phantom of the Buddhist Pure Land slowly shrank, eventually transforming into an incomparably condensed golden halo that seemed to contain a world within it, hovering behind his head.

The three immortal artifacts also dimmed their brilliance and ceased their offensive actions, instead merging into the golden halo to provide it with a continuous source of support.

"Sect Leader Li possesses unparalleled supernatural powers, and his immortal artifacts are infinitely powerful."

"However, external things will eventually come to an end. Why not use supernatural powers to determine who is superior and verify each other's great Dao?"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

He abandoned his strategy of using magical artifacts to intimidate others and instead decided to use his own fundamental Buddhist supernatural powers to compete with Li Yunjing!
Li Yunjing's eyes flashed, and he instantly understood the Great Compassionate Zen Master's intention.

He also felt that his own magical power had been greatly depleted in the previous violent clash. Although the immortal artifact was powerful, activating it also placed a great burden on his magical power and mind.

This level of magic weapon is not something that cultivators at the Nascent Soul or Deity Transformation realms can fully activate!
"Exactly what I want!"

Li Yunjing responded loudly, and the raging chaotic lightning domain around him suddenly contracted, no longer expanding recklessly, but instead transformed into an extremely condensed lightning battle suit covering his body, and the illusory image of the "Thunder Divine Mace" in his hand also dissipated.

The four immortal artifacts shone with inner radiance, floating in the void around him, yet remaining dormant.

In an instant, the devastating energy fluctuations in the starry sea subsided by more than half, and in their place, two completely different Daoist realms clashed silently!

"The Kingdom of Buddha is in the palm of your hand!"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master made the first move, slowly raising his right hand and pushing it forward.

It's not an attack, but an evolution.

Within his palm, it seemed as if a miniature Buddhist world was being born and growing!
Among them are hundreds of millions of believers chanting scriptures, Arhats observing precepts, Bodhisattvas with lowered brows, and the Buddha preaching the Dharma!

A vast, compassionate, transformative, and suppressive supreme will, accompanied by tangible golden Buddhist light, enveloped Li Yunjing.

This is not a physical attack, but rather the erosion and assimilation of the Great Dao realm!
"Well done!"

"The Thunder Realm has descended!"

Li Yunjing neither dodged nor evaded, and instead struck out with his own palm.

Within his palm, chaotic lightning intertwined, evolving into a world of thunder!
In this world, there are no living beings, only endless thunder that is born and dies!

Purple lightning of destruction, golden lightning of merit, gray lightning of chaos, black lightning of annihilation... Ten thousand lightning bolts surged forth, intertwining into a net, constructing the most fundamental laws of destruction and creation!
An awe-inspiring divine might, acting on behalf of Heaven to punish all things and annihilate all laws, crashed violently into the golden Buddhist kingdom!

"Boom!!!"

The two illusory worlds of the Great Dao collided violently in the starry sky!

There was no explosion, no shockwave, only two completely different laws frantically eroding, fighting, and annihilating each other!
The golden Buddha light attempted to convert the lightning and incorporate it into the order of the Buddhist kingdom; however, the thousands of lightning bolts violently tore through the Buddha light, trying to completely shatter the Buddhist kingdom into the most basic particles!
The Great Compassionate One, with a dignified and solemn appearance, chanted continuously, and a halo swirled behind his head, bringing his understanding of Buddhism, sentient beings, and the world to its ultimate expression.

The Buddha-land in the palm of his hand became increasingly solid, and even faint chants of celestial dragons could be heard, with the phantom images of the eight guardian deities appearing and disappearing.

Li Yunjing's eyes flashed like lightning, his thunderous battle armor fluttered, and the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture within his body was operating at its limit, drawing upon the Dao of Thunder in the darkness.

The Thunder Realm in his palm was even more violent, not only containing thunder, but also releasing a trace of chaotic intent, simulating the scene of the creation of heaven and earth, wanting to knock that Buddhist kingdom back into chaos!
The two figures stood motionless in the starry sky, but the space between them had been transformed into a killing field of laws, where light was distorted, concepts were blurred, and even time seemed to become disordered.

The Qingwei True Lord and others watching from afar were mesmerized and their minds were captivated.

"This...this is no longer an ordinary contest of supernatural powers, but a battle for the Great Dao!"

Tianyin Zhenjun said in a hoarse voice.

"The Great Compassionate Zen Master's 'Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of His Hand' has reached a state of perfection, containing the profound mysteries of the birth and death of a world, almost to the point that words become law!"

"Li Yunjing's 'Descent of the Thunder Realm' is even more domineering, using pure lightning of destruction and creation to build the foundation of the world and resist the Buddhist Kingdom's salvation... This child's understanding of the Great Dao has become so profound!"

Xuanji Sword Lord muttered to himself. He had pursued the ultimate swordsmanship all his life, but at this moment he felt that his own "sword world" seemed so insignificant in the face of these two great worlds.

(End of this chapter)