Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

Even if he killed Chan Hui and the Demon-Subduing Officer sitting opposite him, it would be of no use.

What is incomplete is incomplete, and will ultimately have limitations in terms of its upper limit.

Enraged that his grand plan to become a demonic Buddha had been thwarted, the evil corpse Zen Hui raised his palm and slammed it down into the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave.

Looking at the corpses of the dead monks on the ground and the broken chains on the stone lotus platform, it was clear that all of this was the work of that Demon-Subduing Officer.

Without his appearance, Chan Hui would not have had the opportunity to convert the true form of the Demon Buddha ahead of time.

Both of these people must die today.

A huge handprint suddenly appeared above the enormous hole, rapidly crushing into the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave with the force of Mount Tai pressing down.

If this palm strike landed squarely, Ning Xiu and Chan Hui would likely be instantly reduced to minced meat, merging with the ground.

Just then, Meng Fang arrived beneath the giant hand at incredible speed and began rapidly drawing talismans in mid-air.

Numerous talismans, resembling scribbles, appeared rapidly in his hands, floating in mid-air and radiating a strange light.

As one of the most popular mainstream paths, the Immortal Path has branched out into numerous cultivation sects.

There are sorcerers who specialize in the five elements' magic, and there are fanatics who specialize in a single celestial magic. Master Zi Lei is such an example. As a celestial being, he only studies thunder magic.

Besides magic, talismans, weapon crafting, formations, and imprisonment are all branches of the immortal path, and many people choose them.

The branch that the Mongols specialized in was talismans, which followed the same path as Bai Taicang.

The wondrous power of talismans is in no way inferior to the magic of heaven and earth.

Talismans can cure diseases and save lives, provide impenetrable defense, and unleash tremendous power; they are all-around versatile items.

With Meng Fang's hands flying swiftly, he finally completed his set of combined talismans before the giant hand landed.

Then, one after another, golden-armored warriors emerged from the talisman, reaching out to block the giant palm, intending to stop it with sheer strength.

Although it is unknown what Ning Xiu is doing sitting in the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave with that old monk who looks exactly like Master Chan Hui.

However, the Mongolian side was somewhat aware that the other side was at a crucial moment and should not be disturbed.

Judging from the furious appearance of the evil corpse Zenhui, something very important must be happening in the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave at this moment, which may very well be Zenhui's weakness.

Therefore, even if it costs them their lives, the Meng family must ensure the safety of Ningxiu and Chanhui.

May their current tasks be completed smoothly.

boom!boom!boom!boom!

At least several hundred golden-armored warriors raised their arms and palms, and for a moment they actually managed to withstand the power of the giant palm and prevent it from sinking further.

The battle between the two top-ranked warriors erupted in full force at this moment. The evil corpse Chan Hui leaped forward step by step, and with a few quick movements, he arrived in front of Meng Fang.

This person's obstruction is utterly despicable. It wouldn't be too late to kill him first and then deal with those two guys in the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave.

Buddhist and Taoist practitioners cultivate golden bodies, and once they get close, the danger is not much different from that of martial artists.

The Mongolians quickly drew symbols to defend themselves.

……

Looking at Master Chanhui, whose face was now the only thing visible, Ning Xiu couldn't help but ask, "Master, is the true form of the Demon Buddha something that requires you to sacrifice your life to convert him?"

“Young benefactor, there’s no need to worry. My fate is not as tragic as you think. I have been in Yunxia Mountain for many years and have already successfully broken through to the third rank. Today I will only suffer some damage to my vital energy, but I will not die,” Master Chanhui comforted him.

But judging from his tone, Ning Xiu didn't really believe him and felt inexplicably sad.

I had never met Master Chanhui before, but I heard from Abbot Zhengwu that this eminent monk was a kind-hearted and benevolent person.

In order to protect the villagers of the eighteen villages of Yunxia Mountain, he did not hesitate to give up many privileges in Dalingyin Temple and brought several disciples to build a Buddhist temple in the relatively remote Yunxia Mountain, where he settled down.

If it weren't for the fact that an evil corpse was unleashed but could not be controlled, and instead caused chaos and disorder in Yunxia Mountain, then...

Master Chan Hui's life was absolutely spotless.

The eighteen lotus pedestals finally merged completely under the guidance of Master Chanhui, ultimately transforming into a single lotus pedestal with eighteen petals.

Its appearance was far more exquisite and solemn than the ordinary lotus platform before, but the black flower body gave this lotus platform an undeniable evil aura.

"The evil thoughts of more than two hundred years have taken the place of the corpse worm in your central palace, and transformed into this form."

This humble monk offers his golden body as a substitute for yours, as a donation of bones.

The vow of all Buddhas arises from nothing, replacing the vows and power of all sentient beings, and thus attains Buddhahood.

The evil lotus bears the true form; the demon Buddha descends to earth.

As soon as Master Chanhui finished speaking the last word, his face was completely enveloped by black evil thoughts, and his whole being was engulfed in layers of evil thoughts.

With Master Chanhui's help to absorb the evil thoughts, Ning Xiu only had a few remaining on his left forearm. These remaining evil thoughts could no longer affect his emotions and thoughts.

Cluck cluck cluck!!

The evil thoughts writhed wildly, quickly shaping a humanoid silhouette with a form similar to Ning Xiu's.

Master Chanhui, who was trapped in evil thoughts, was suddenly pushed out and collapsed on the lotus platform, his body trembling weakly.

In that instant, he showed signs of aging that were clearly visible to the naked eye.

His energy and spirit were far less than when Ning Xiu had just seen him, and his body was so thin that he was skin and bones, as if he might die at any moment.

What concerned Ning Xiu even more was that the aura that originally belonged to the fourth rank of Buddhism and Taoism on Master Chanhui had disappeared.

At this moment, he has completely become an ordinary person. For this to happen, it must be because Master Chanhui used a technique similar to the Concealing Qi Technique.

Or perhaps his golden skeleton was removed.

The former is obviously impossible. Master Chanhui did not choose to conceal his aura just now, so why would he suddenly do such a thing now?

The lower and middle three ranks of Buddhism and Taoism all cultivate the golden body, but only by reaching the upper three ranks can the golden body be cultivated to the very core.

The highest-ranking monks, whose internal skeletons have been transformed into golden bones, have all their cultivation resided within their golden skeletons.

According to Master Chanhui, his golden skeleton was also a very important part of the process of converting the true body of the demon Buddha.

Once Zen wisdom was freed from evil thoughts, the speed at which those evil thoughts condensed into human form became much faster, within five breaths.

A lifelike Ning Xiu, looking exactly like Ning Xiu, appeared before Ning Xiu's eyes.

His entire body was as black as ink, and his evil thoughts manifested as a long robe covering his body, but because it was too loose, it directly exposed his muscular chest.

There is a black swastika on it, which is almost invisible if you don't look closely.

Sitting on a black lotus platform, all dressed in black, is this the true form of the Demon Buddha?

Behind the dark Ningxiu's head floated a jet-black halo. This is what Buddhism and Taoism often refer to as the Buddha's halo.

In Buddhism and Taoism, the Buddha's state of being is determined by his attainment of a certain fruition. The highest attainment is characterized by both a halo around the head and a halo behind the back, while the next highest attainment is characterized by only a halo around the head and no halo behind the back.

If this demonic Buddha's true form were to be perfectly transformed as the evil corpse envisioned, it would possess the highest attainment and immeasurable power.

In order to give Ning Xiu a great opportunity, Master Chanhui forcibly initiated the salvation process ahead of schedule. The consequences of this action are now evident: the true form of the Demon Buddha is not at the Great Perfection.

And the aura he exuded was merely... a first-grade Buddhist or Taoist aura!

"A first-rank holy monk!" Ning Xiu was both surprised and delighted. Master Chan Hui had said that he would be able to control this demonic Buddha's true form.

Wouldn't that mean I'd have a top-tier personal bodyguard from now on?

This is going to the heavens!

Just as Ning Xiu was pondering, the true form of the Demon Buddha slowly opened its eyes.

Instantly, a feeling of spiritual connection and perfect harmony spread through Ning Xiu's heart, realizing that he and this true form of the Demon Buddha were one.

He is the corpse worm that has not yet been cut out from within his own inner palace.

Ning Xiu doesn't follow the path of immortality, so he doesn't need to sever his three corpses. There are other paths in martial arts that will allow him to break through to the first rank.

With the help of Master Chanhui, Ningxiu had already acquired the form of a vicious corpse even before the corpse worms were eradicated, which was something that would have been impossible before.

Today, in the entire world, and throughout the entire Shang Dynasty, perhaps only Ning Xiu has accomplished this feat.

"Go and rescue Meng Fang," Ning Xiu immediately gave the first order to the true form of the Demon Buddha.

With such a powerful and elite enforcer, we must seize the opportunity to put him to good use, otherwise it would be a real shame.

The Demon Buddha Ning Xiu glanced at Ning Xiu with cold eyes, and the black lotus platform beneath him instantly lifted him straight upwards.

Meng Fang was being relentlessly pursued by the evil corpse Chan Hui, and it seemed he was about to collapse.

"Master, are you alright?" After the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu left, Ning Xiu hurriedly ran to Master Chan Hui's side and helped him up.

"It's alright. This humble monk committed a mistake by stealing and slaying the evil corpse out of greed. Today, I can say that I have made some amends. Young benefactor, although your demonic Buddha form is incomplete, its potential is far more complex than it appears on the surface. You must make good use of it and do your best to protect the people of the world. Even if you are a demonic Buddha, as long as you are controlled by the right person, you can still bring blessings to the world." Master Chanhui held Ning Xiu's wrist and taught him earnestly.

"I will, Master. As the Demon Slayer, it is my duty to protect the people of the world. Rest assured," Ning Xiu replied solemnly.

Master Chan Hui donated his own golden skeleton to the true form of the Demon Buddha, and it is a miracle that he is still alive.

Ning Xiu squeezed his shoulder and found that there was actually bone inside. Ning Xiu couldn't figure out what was going on. Perhaps it was a secret unique to Buddhism and Taoism.

However, judging from Chan Hui's weak state, if he is not treated promptly, he will probably not live much longer.

Ning Xiu picked him up and prepared to leave the place, hurrying to send him to Nanjiang City for treatment.

With the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu dealing with the Evil Corpse Chan Hui, the crisis at Yunxia Mountain can now be declared officially resolved ahead of schedule.

……

Snapped!

With a single punch, the talisman that Meng Fang had just drawn shattered instantly, proving utterly ineffective in providing any resistance.

There is still a huge gap between the second and third ranks. Once both sides really go all out in the fight, the third rank will be at a significant disadvantage.

With a single punch shattering the talisman, the evil corpse Zenhui continued its attack without delay, its palm striking directly at the masked face.

If that slap had landed properly, the Mongolian would have had his head explode on the spot, with no chance of survival.

At the critical moment, Meng Fang was suddenly pulled by a tremendous force, causing the evil corpse Chan Hui to miss his target with a palm strike.

When he turned around, he saw that he was lying on a lotus platform, with a dark-skinned boy who looked exactly like Ning Xiu sitting cross-legged next to him.

"The true form of the Demon Buddha!" ​​Upon seeing this, the evil corpse was instantly enraged, gritting its teeth in hatred.

This should have been his original form, but now, due to Chan Hui's interference, the Demon Buddha's true form has been transformed into Ning Xiu's shape.

The highest rank in Buddhism and Taoism is that of a holy monk.

This level of strength would place them among the top tier of the Demon Subduing Division.