Chapter 651 - 650: Another Group of Buddhas, Heading to Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland? [Part 1]
Chapter 651 - 650: Another Group of Buddhas, Heading to Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland? [Part 1]
"What?"
At these words, Lin Heng was stunned on the spot.
"The Great Dragon Slayer Demon is the Candle Dragon?"
The Red-bottomed Macaque was also taken aback and murmured incredulously, "So the Candle Dragon is actually still alive..."
It had lived through the era of the Candle Dragon.
But at that time, the Red-bottomed Macaque’s realm was still quite low.
Its last impression of the Candle Dragon was only that in a terrible war, the creature had its eyes, which controlled day and night, gouged out, and its body fell into the deep sea.
According to the records and rumors of that time,
The Candle Dragon should have perished.
But unexpectedly...
It is now actually in the land of Qingqiu, and today, the beings of Qingqiu call it the Great Dragon Slayer Demon...
This is truly surprising!
"You just said that every time the Great Dragon Slayer Demon initiates a long night, it is to absorb life energy to heal its injuries."
"May I ask, what is its injury? Is it still unhealed?"
Lin Heng suddenly asked, his eyes extremely serious.
His heart was now in turmoil, unable to calm down.
The reason being,
He actually had the most important thing of the Candle Dragon on his body!
"Eyes." Su Daji replied casually and calmly, "In a battle unknown to the world, the Candle Dragon once had its eyes that controlled day and night gouged out by a terrible presence. That’s why its control over day and night is now extremely chaotic, because of the missing eyes."
"Exactly." The Red-bottomed Macaque nodded in agreement, "This is consistent with the rumors I know."
Hearing this, Lin Heng’s heart was utterly unable to remain calm.
This made the keenly observant Su Daji slightly frown, probing, "You’re not concerned about the situation on the Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland, why are you always fixated on the matter of the Candle Dragon?"
Lin Heng rubbed his nose and said, "It’s nothing, I just want to understand more to see if it is necessary to leave Qingqiu."
He casually explained, but inwardly found it somewhat laughable and lamentable.
Know this,
The Candle Dragon’s eyes were actually on him.
How could he not care about the situation with the Candle Dragon?
The Candle Dragon’s Eye was acquired by Lin Heng the first time he obtained a Celestial Dao Level reward, along with the ’Withering of All Things’ rule.
Because its effect was somewhat similar to Withering of All Things, it was useless during the battle with the Venerable Emperor Chong’en.
So for many years, it had been neglected by him.
It was not until today, when Su Daji inadvertently mentioned the Great Dragon Slayer Demon controlling day and night, that he suddenly thought of the Candle Dragon’s Eye.
"I used to think that the rewards from the system came out of nowhere."
"Now it seems that they all have origins..."
"The Black Tortoise Armor, the Candle Dragon’s Eye..."
"Ah Xi, oh Ah Xi, what secrets do you seem to be hiding as well?"
Lin Heng muttered to himself. This trip to Qingqiu really brought him too much confusion.
"Alright, have you made your decision?"
Su Daji asked indifferently, the breeze stirring the azure tassels at her ear, captivating even if doing nothing.
"I would like a fellow Daoist to assist by informing the direction of Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland, thank you."
Lin Heng’s words were succinct, but his intentions were clear.
"You—"
Su Daji was momentarily taken aback and couldn’t help but chuckle in exasperation: "You really don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth."
"Fine, since you insist on sending yourself to death, then go. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me, and I won’t stop you."
"The Land of the Far West, beyond the sand dunes, where you see the highland, is Bosatsu’s Sublime Light."
Su Daji, no longer trying to persuade, straightforwardly pointed out the location.
For so many years in Qingqiu,
outsiders who don’t heed advice come and go like blades of chives, one wave after another.
So Lin Heng’s choice did not surprise her much.
"Thank you." Lin Heng cupped his hands toward Su Daji, then turned to Nezha and said, "Nezha, let’s go."
"There’s no longer any opportunity here. In the future, I will find another way for you." He said solemnly.
The downcast Nezha in the altar forced a bitter smile and walked out of the altar.
But as he was about to follow Lin Heng away, he still paused and expressed his gratitude to Su Daji.
This surprised Su Daji quite a bit. Watching the party head toward the far west, she opened her mouth but remained silent in the end.
"No use in preaching, broken bones serve as the best persuasion."
"Upon reaching Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland, they will naturally understand that what you gave was the kindest reminder."
"Yet, they probably won’t have the chance to repent for their stubbornness."
The Fox Race Elder gazed coldly into the distance, looking at the group with eyes almost as if seeing the doomed.
"That Daoist has unusual power; perhaps he truly has confidence in himself..." Su Daji said.
"So what if he is unusual? The highland is guarded by the thoughts of the Sacred Deity. Even Demon Master Kunpeng gained nothing, let alone a mere latecomer."
"He was trained as a Daoist Celestial Venerable by The Three Pristine Ones. While the Demon Master Kunpeng could not gain advantage over the Sacred Deity’s thoughts, he could safely retreat. But as for him?"
"Once entering the highland, escape would be a luxury."
The conflict between Daoism and the Buddhist Sect has a long history.
In the past, when The Three Pristine Ones were present, the Saints of the Buddhist Sect might not have dared to confront Daoism.
But now, Shangqing has perished, Yuqing is dead.
The existence within that highland would no longer have any qualms.
Much less when it’s a Daoist disciple delivering themselves.
"True enough..." Su Daji nodded, her heart without much disturbance, only a slight regret for a familiar face, Nezha, met after a million years of absence from the outside world.
But in the blink of an eye, he too was heading to his death.
"Ah, so many only shed tears when they see the coffin..."
Su Daji lamented.
And at this moment, another stunning woman approached, swaying gracefully.
This woman was equally naturally alluring, but compared to Su Daji’s lively demeanor, her aura was more cold and noble.
She was another Nine-tailed Demonic Fox of Qingqiu, Bao Si, the one who usurped the fate of the Great Zhou!
"Hmm?"
"The outsiders have left?"
Noticing the empty altar, Bao Si cast a questioning glance at Su Daji.
Su Daji raised her chin, her beautiful eyes glancing at Bao Si, "When speaking to your senior, show some respect!"
Bao Si snorted in response, turning to leave.
"You!"
Su Daji was immediately infuriated, her teeth itching with anger, ultimately conceding with annoyance, "They’ve just left, heading for Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland."
Bao Si unexpectedly turned back and said, "Going to that highland again?"
Su Daji was momentarily stunned, "What do you mean again?"
Her brows furrowed, "Could there be others who went?"
Bao Si did not keep her in suspense, "Another group of outsiders headed directly to Bosatsu Highland."
"Other outsiders?" Su Daji was somewhat surprised.
Bao Si cast her a sidelong glance and replied irritably, "For someone who claims to be able to monitor Qingqiu alone, you weren’t aware that this time there were a total of four groups of outsiders?"
Su Daji’s face turned red, but she immediately retorted, "At least I brought a group back and had them sacrifice to the Divine Coffin, but you? Could it be that you’re so ugly that when you went to bring back people, you scared the outsiders away?"
Bao Si rolled her eyes, retorting in irritation, "That group belongs to external Buddhas. They specifically went to Bosatsu Highland, not for the World Mirror."
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