Chapter 598: Chapter 496: Blessing of the Triple City, Sukhacara is Back!
Atop Mandara Mountain.
Three figures sat with their backs against each other, legs crossed, perched on the mountain’s summit.
Bald and without hair, they wore necklaces of Vajra Bodhi beads and robes meant for sacrifice, the very image of ascetics, as muted praises resonated from their mouths.
"Om~ Praise be to the Lord Brahma!"
"Om~ Praise be to the Lord Brahma!"
"Om~ Praise be to the Lord Brahma!"
...
Lianmu, Xingmu, and Dian Huan pressed their palms together, worshiping devoutly.
Their three voices echoed, like three distinct ripples colliding and merging to unleash a more formidable power.
Boom!
The mighty Power of Asceticism ascended, spreading in all directions.
Under the influence of this Power of Asceticism, the land beneath them—mud, sand, and trees—began to float upward, as if rivers flowed in reverse, ascending slowly toward the sky, aiming for Brahmaloka.
Streams of colorful Divine Light also twinkled into existence, illuminating all around.
Whoosh!
Above the pitch-black sky, strands of sky-blue radiance flickered, forming a pure and immense lotus.
Brahma sat cross-legged within the lotus.
His gaze gently lowered, an arm holding the Vedas Scripture and a lotus raised, a water pot and prayer beads resting on his thighs, he looked down at the three figures below.
"Lianmu, Xingmu, Dian Huan!"
Brahma gave a start, unable to help but stroke his beard.
These three were none other than the sons of the Tulaka Asura!
And now, they had achieved Asceticism Perfection!
Brahma’s eyes moved slightly.
He gently lifted the arm that held the lotus, and from atop the lotus, beams of golden light poured forth, falling upon the floating island where the three were seated.
Whoosh!
The golden light spread like ripples, and the rocks and trees that had risen transformed instantly into bright blue lotuses.
Lotuses descended like crimson rain!
A wondrous scene was born on the spot!
Whoosh!
The Lianmu three brothers also opened their eyes, their expressions solemn as they rose from the ground.
"Oh Brahma!"
"Creator of the world! Ancestor of the world!"
"Since You have arrived, it proves our ascetic practices are complete!"
"Please bestow upon us Your Blessing!"
Lianmu raised his arms, and suddenly brought his hands together, a faint light emanating from his body, instantly sweeping away the ant-like dust and dirt on him.
He spoke of his desired Blessing, his voice firm, and his gaze intently fixed on Brahma.
Brahma’s lips parted slightly.
Among his four faces, eight eyes focused, immediately sensing the attention coming from the Ocean of Milk and Kailash.
"..."
Brahma felt a sudden itch in his head.
But now that these three brothers had completed their ascetic practices, he was bound to fulfill.
"Your ascetic practices are complete!"
"Declare your blessings now!"
said Brahma.
Upon hearing this, Lianmu, Xingmu, and Dian Huan exchanged looks.
Thump!
Lianmu stepped forward and said solemnly, "I want an eternal city!"
Eternal?
Brahma slightly arched his brow.
"Nothing in this world exists eternally!"
"All things cycle through creation, preservation, and destruction, and although there may be change and regeneration, they still cannot be eternal!"
Brahma spoke.
Seeing this, the three brothers exchanged looks, their eyes flashing as they shook their heads at each other.
It seemed they would have to resort to their backup plan!
"I want a Golden City!"
"I want a Silver City!"
"I want an Iron City!"
"These three cities can only be destroyed by Shiva and must be aligned in a straight line to do so!"
The Lianmu three brothers rapidly made their requests.
Their practice of asceticism this time was aimed at avenging their father, and they had prepared everything in advance.
Hearing this, Brahma’s gaze shifted slightly, pondering quietly.
The requirements for the triple city, though stringent, did not breach any limits, and thus it was a blessing that could be fulfilled.
"These three cities!"
"You shall build them yourselves, and at the completion of the cities, the Blessing will take effect!"
said Brahma.
"Agreed!"
Lianmu responded eagerly.
The next moment, he stepped forward, and declared,
"But I have a condition!"
"Until our triple city is constructed, Devas and Asuras and other beings alike must not lay hands on us three!"
stated Lianmu.
Since they had to build the cities themselves, they needed to ensure protection from potential attacks by the Devas.
Brahma’s gaze roved slightly, musing for a moment, his lips beginning to move.
"As you wish!"
As you wish! As you wish! As you wish!
The voice of Blessing echoed, reverberating within Mandara Mountain, undulating ceaselessly.
Along with the sound of the Blessing, Brahma slowly raised his right hand, a radiance emitting from the palm of his hand, shining down instantaneously.
Whoosh!
In an instant, the Blessing Light descended, merging into the bodies of the three men.
Lianmu, Xingmu, and Dian Huan raised their right hands, slowly clenching their fists.
"Next!"
"We will complete our revenge!"
Lianmu said, looking at his brothers, his voice grave.
"Big brother!"
"Once our triple city is built, it will also have the weakness of being aligned in one line, what shall we do?"
Dian Huan inquired.
Lianmu’s expression grew tense.
"Once we return, we will immediately have Maya Asura build the cities!"
"Dian Huan!"
"The only vulnerability of our triple city is Mahadeva; once you return, start your ascetic practices right away to make Shiva your servant!"
"Once he is confined in the triple city, no one will be able to destroy our cities!"
whispered Lianmu.
"Understood, big brother!"
Dian Huan replied firmly.
As they spoke, his eyes blazed with anger.
