Chapter 1761: Chapter 837: Obtaining the Opportunity, Breakthrough! (Part 2)
Within this Secret Realm, numerous resources are hidden, which coincides with the situation discovered by the Yan Army upon taking over the Imperial Treasury; it was believed that Jingtai had long emptied everything.
Unexpectedly, he secretly left something behind.
Unfortunately, it still didn’t escape his detection.
As Divine Thought swept across, engulfing the entire Secret Realm, threads of the rule’s power permeated, and those promising Sima family geniuses lay on the ground, their breaths gone.
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Inside the Secret Realm, all was silent.
At this moment, besides Chen Yuan, there was no other living creature in the Secret Realm; to truly eradicate, Chen Yuan had no pity for these remnants of the Sima family.
Including Sima Ke.
Chen Yuan could, in deference to Pingyang and Empress Dowager Yang, grant him a lifetime of wealth and glory, but it didn’t mean Chen Yuan would let him continue his bloodline.
Back when the Sima family took over the Capital, all descendants of the Xiang family were slaughtered, and of the entire Chen family line, only Chen Huaiyi was left as a solitary survivor.
An eye for an eye, Chen Yuan thought this was very normal.
And when exterminating the remnants of the Sima clan, Chen Yuan finally found some peculiarities within the Secret Realm—a place in the void, yet somewhat chaotic.
Unintentionally devouring the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy within the Secret Realm.
Chen Yuan’s eyes narrowed, the Heavenly Eye opened, and he allowed a faint smile to touch his lips. As expected, he saw a flickering azure light within the void, intermittently visible.
The Heaven and Earth Spirit Tablet, hidden within this void.
With a single gesture, the void shattered, and Chen Yuan summoned with one hand, a half-human tall azure Spiritual Stele instantly appeared before him, shrouded with a faint power of Dao Rhythm.
Gazing at the Spiritual Stele for a moment, Chen Yuan faintly smiled, sat cross-legged in the void, began adjusting his state, and started to comprehend the power of the rules by using the Dao Rhythm’s Qi emanating from the Heaven and Earth Spirit Tablet.
The reason why each step in the Six Realms is difficult is due to the complexity of comprehending the rules; otherwise, the Sixth Realm wouldn’t be known as the ’Entering Dao’ realm. Relying on absorbing others’ insights for advancement is nearly impossible.
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As Chen Yuan utilized the Spiritual Stele to comprehend the rules, great upheaval was occurring on the Grassland, under the support of the Ge Mu Barbarian God and the Wu Feng Barbarian God.
The Three Great Royal Courts began to disband and merge, gradually displaying signs of becoming a unified Great Royal Court.
However, regarding the matters of Huang Ji, few people were aware, even though Huang Ji showed no fear towards Chen Yuan, perhaps even a bit contemptuous, but did not act rashly.
Preparing to give Chen Yuan a surprise at a critical moment.
Meanwhile, since the Buddha determined that the Savior Bodhisattva was the traitor, the Buddha’s suppression speed increased rapidly, and in several confrontations, Mahayana Buddhism was defeated.
The Yakushi Nyorai Bodhisattva and the Pu Xian Bodhisattva joined forces, severely injuring the Savior Bodhisattva; if not for his extraordinary means, he would have already fallen at the hands of the Spirit Mountain.
But for some unknown reason, after heavily injuring the Savior Bodhisattva, the Buddhists did not continue to attack and kill him, instead laid a heavenly net to blockade him within a void.
It seemed to be attracting the arrival of someone.
And at this time, Chen Yuan was still in seclusion.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed, with no movement outside the Secret Realm, but within it, there was a dense aura of rules and Dao Rhythm enveloping everything.
Around Chen Yuan, for over a hundred feet, all was obscured, appearing hazy and somewhat indistinct, barely visible as a humanoid figure.
He was cultivating, not only using the power of the Spiritual Stele to comprehend the Primordial Spirit Rules but also the Physical Body Rules.
Given his foundations, having just stepped into the Six Realms, it was very difficult to make any gains, only because the Spiritual Stele truly seized the creation of the heavens, providing Chen Yuan this opportunity.
Also, during his cultivation process, Chen Yuan discovered something favorable.
He found that the Primordial Spirit Rules and Physical Body Rules seemed not only to complement each other but also, in Enlightenment, could enhance one another, significantly accelerating the pace of Enlightenment.
He even speculated that perhaps Chu Grand Ancestor could become invincible in the world within decades partly because these two paths fulfilled each other.
Chen Yuan’s Primordial Spirit emitted a purple glow, encompassing the rules of the world, and his physical body echoed thunderously, as if expanding the universe itself.
Each moment, he was gradually and slowly advancing.
Yet, the Spiritual Objects seize the creation of the heavens, drawing endless power, but they too have limits, which could be clearly seen.
The glow of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Tablet, along with cultivation, was gradually dimming.
Once the glow completely faded, it meant the power of the Spiritual Stele was exhausted.
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The time of Enlightenment always passes quickly, and Chen Yuan even forgot the passage of time altogether; during his breakthrough.
A guest arrived on the Grassland.
The Buddha, clad in a turquoise robe, walked across the Grassland, each step covered several miles, evoking the mystical skill of shrinking the earth to an inch.
His expression was neither sad nor happy, appearing typical, as if merely touring the Grassland, yet he actually came to persuade the two barbarian gods of the Grassland to join hands in aid.
His previously sent emissary to the Southern Border had vanished without a trace, evidently having perished at the hands of demons and thus covertly rejected the Buddhist’s proposal for alliance.
In the past, such provocation against Buddhism would have been suppressed, even if it were a Demon God. However, now with a formidable enemy at hand, the greatest threat is Chen Yuan.
By comparison, the demons of the Southern Border seemed less significant.
After contemplating, he decided to personally visit the Grassland.
With Chen Yuan’s growing power, although he had no immediate plans to advance into the Western Regions, he couldn’t afford to be careless, needing to nip the threat in the bud beforehand.
The aid of the barbarian gods was absolutely necessary.
Suddenly, as the journeying Buddha’s form came to an abrupt halt, sensing something, he looked up at the void and smiled lightly:
"The barbarian gods indeed have outstanding perception, even before I reach the Royal Court, they’ve already sensed it."
"So the Buddha himself has come."
The Ge Mu Barbarian God emerged from the void, his expression towards the Buddha somewhat solemn.
Earth Immortal might!
In the past, he might not have entirely grasped the concept of an Earth Immortal’s power, but after the battle at Sword Sect Pass, he understood, and dared not be careless.
"Why not reveal yourself, Master Wu Feng?"
The Buddha smiled softly.
"For what purpose does the Buddha visit our Grassland?" The Wu Feng Barbarian God, knowing he was spotted, did not conceal any further and revealed his true body, standing beside the Ge Mu Barbarian God.
"I’ve come to save the Grassland from catastrophe."
"Hmph, what does the Buddha mean by such words?" Ge Mu Barbarian God slightly frowned, somewhat displeased.
The Grassland and Buddhism had no major conflicts but small grievances; once, Buddhists came to the Grassland to preach, causing significant turmoil. Finally, they eradicated all Buddhists to settle the grudges.
They had never interacted before, and upon his arrival, declaring impending disaster upon the Grassland, who would feel at ease hearing that?
It’s only because the Buddha’s strength surpassed his, otherwise he would have acted already.
"Recently, the Grassland marched south, besieging Sword Sect Pass, forming a deep enmity with King Yan, Chen Yuan. Now that the turmoil in the Central Plains is settled, all under Chen Yuan’s dominion, as he consolidates power.
There will surely be a day of northern expedition, isn’t this disaster?"
"The Buddha should care for his affairs first; Buddhism moved eastward, mobilizing out of the Western Regions, repeatedly clashing with Chen Yuan. Even if action is taken, he should first destroy the Western Regions."
Wu Feng Barbarian God said flatly.
"I came precisely because no matter whom Chen Yuan targets first, it would be a disaster. This individual is ruthless and has fallen into Demon Dao. To resolve once and for all.
The demon must be suppressed, my purpose is to propose alliance."
"Alliance?"
The two barbarian gods glanced at each other, a trace of indescribable meaning flashing by.
"The Grassland and Buddhism allied to strike Chen Yuan. If successful, the Central Plains Thirteen States will be shared equally between us."
"Why should we believe you? What if you’re secretly colluding with Chen Yuan?"
The smile on the Buddha’s face gradually faded, making direct eye contact:
"Because you two have no choice, Chen Yuan’s power is known across the world, can the Grassland withstand him?"
"Why not?!"
