The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

"ah??"

Chi Miao scratched his head again to express his shock, and couldn't help but ask, "I have this thing?"

The Dharma form is a good thing, but this good thing... not everyone can attain enlightenment.

Even in top Buddhist sects like Jinfo Temple in Miaohua Continent, there are no more than three people with the Dharma Image.

Master Puning is one example, the Supreme Elder of Jinfo Temple who has never shown his face is another, and even someone of Puxie's level cannot cultivate a Dharma Form. One can imagine how difficult it is to obtain a Dharma Form.

That is the purest power, derived from the understanding of all things in the world, and ultimately transcending one's own desires. It can only be obtained after the body and spirit achieve a high degree of unity.

To date, there is no method that guarantees the cultivation of a Dharma form.

Fatian said, "You have reincarnated hundreds or thousands of times, and you have experienced all sorts of paths. It can be said that every place and every profession in this world has more or less your traces, but there are so many that even you yourself are unaware of them."

"Not every reincarnation can leave you with a legacy, and not every life will even give you the right to live on, but it must be admitted... you were outstanding in every life."

He is proud of it.

Chi Miao had been praised many times, but this was the first time she had been praised in a row for all of her past lives. She felt embarrassed and blushed, acting coy and affected.

"Oh dear, they're not as outstanding as you think."

"Actually, I'm just a kind, cute, and gentle little girl at heart. If you keep praising me like this, I'll really get embarrassed~"

Fatian: "..."

He looked at Jingming.

What's your opinion?

Jingming: "It's hard to judge. I wish her success."

Chi Miao clenched his fist: "What a bunch of bald bastards with absolutely no sense of humor."

Fa Tian pursed his lips, casually flicked his hand, and a golden light gate appeared in front of Chi Miao.

"Go in."

Chi Miao: "You said, 'Princess, please come in.'"

The next second, Fatian disappeared from his original spot and appeared in front of Chi Miao. His 2.2-meter-tall figure was no different from a giant to Chi Miao's current radish spirit body.

Chi Miao instinctively wanted to shout out that slogan—"My heart is about to burst open!"

Of course, before she could even shout it out, the giant behind her kicked her impatiently.

The radish spirit's body, like a toy, fell into the golden gate in a perfect parabola.

Chi Miao: "Fa Tian! I'll f*** your grandpa's f***!"

I couldn't understand it, but I could tell it was very vulgar.

Jingming swallowed hard. "Is it really okay to do this?"

Fatian: "Don't tell me you don't want to do this."

Jingming rubbed his nose, thinking to himself, "Who wouldn't want to try this?"

Fatian laughed: "If you want to do it, you'd better do it sooner rather than later. If you wait any longer... I'm afraid your feet won't even be qualified to touch her."

Jingming's expression quickly calmed down; he understood the meaning behind those words.

Chi Miao's background is shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain: it involves a vast amount of information, possibly even the entire Miaohua Continent!

Her talent is naturally extraordinary... so it's only natural that any extraordinary situation could occur.

He was quite certain that when they first met during the Ten Sects Training Camp, Chi Miao's combat strength was far inferior to his, and now... even if he used all his abilities, he might not be able to fight Chi Miao to a draw.

It's not that they're too weak; they're definitely the most terrifyingly talented group in all these years.

Chi Miao's progress is too fast, to an unbelievable degree, coupled with the opportunity of paving the way for countless generations... I'm afraid that in a while, Chi Miao will leave them far behind, and they may not even be able to see his back!

Thinking of this, Jingming couldn't help but open his eyes.

"It seems... I need to make myself stronger."

He didn't want to be left far behind.

Fatian smiled and said, "You have a good attitude, but I advise you to give up sooner rather than later and let it go... Her status and abilities are incomparable to others. Even if you compare the entire Miaohua Continent to her, she is still noble."

"Right now, she is merely unawakened, and even her soul fragments are shattered. It's only a matter of time before she leaves us behind. Even if we become immortals... we still won't be able to bridge the gap."

"She is unique in heaven and earth, oh no... heaven and earth? Heh..."

Fatian said no more.

He just hoped that his reincarnation wouldn't focus too much attention on Chi Miao, otherwise... in the end, his Dao heart might be shattered.

However, Jingming simply shook his head.

"I don't care who she is, what her abilities are, or how much she's involved. I only know that in this life, she has bound us all together, sharing joys and sorrows. I know very well that she will encounter more and more troubles and horrors in the future. This time, humanity was humiliated, and Ying Wuhuo died in battle... This will not be the only time."

"But as the pride of the nation, we have long ago made a pact to never abandon each other. If we break our promise because the road ahead is uncertain and difficult, even if my master and companions still regard me as an important person, I myself will not forgive myself."

"Her path is long, and so is ours. To pave the way for her is also to help me cultivate myself and attain enlightenment. Amitabha."

As Jingming spoke these words, a faint Buddhist light appeared around him.

He may be two-faced and not a truly upright person, but his heart... is more steadfast than anyone else's.

If he were going to give up, he wouldn't have chosen to travel with Chi Miao and the others in the first place.

Having made this choice, he must see the end of the road.

These words surprised Fatian greatly, and he laughed.

He suddenly remembered something that woman had once said.

—Don't force my reincarnation to follow a certain path.

—We are the same person, yet we may not be the same person. Whether we choose to grow flowers or cultivate ourselves, whichever path we take, it is the best choice for us.

Previously, he didn't take it seriously, believing that cause and effect, and reincarnation, would inevitably lead to a predetermined path of fate.

But now, hearing his reincarnation say these things that are so contrary to his own beliefs, he has no choice but to admit it.

That woman... might be right.

"Well then... let me see just how far you can go."

"I will give you special training before she appears; this may be your biggest chance."

Jingming cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you."

……

After being kicked into the Golden Light Gate, Chi Miao lost control and fell face-first into the mud. He spun around several times before finally sitting up, feeling dizzy.

"Fatian, I'll kick your grandpa!"

"Pfft... Is that bald guy bullying someone again?"

A bright and pleasant voice came, and a burst of colorful light appeared in front of me, along with a fragrant aroma.

Chi Miao was stunned, and looked up...

"Damn...that's awesome."