Chapter 1920: Chapter 1918: Touch and Die?
Within the temple in this desert, no idol is enshrined, nor does any idol dare to be enshrined here because this was once the place where the Buddhist Emperor stayed. In the entire mortal world and even the martial arts world, where the Immortals are worshipped, the Buddhist Emperor dares to rank second; who dares to rank first? Who would dare place an idol here? No one!
In the temple, besides a stone table and a few stone stools, there are two old meditation cushions on the ground. According to legend, one of the cushions is used by the Buddhist Emperor for meditation, and the other is used by his disciple. However, Ye Tianchen couldn’t understand why anyone who tried to sit on the cushion once sat upon by the Buddhist Emperor and attempt to comprehend the state of mind of the Buddhist Emperor at that time would end up utterly annihilated.
This completely defies common sense. Firstly, the Buddhist Sect’s inheritance has always been about compassion and saving all beings. Secondly, talking about the Buddhist Emperor, would he possess the same decadent thought as mundane people, wishing to retain his powerful aspects and not allow others to explore them? That contradicts his intention to spread the Buddhist Sect’s inheritance throughout the martial arts world!
When Ye Tianchen wanted to sit on the cushion once sat upon by the Buddhist Emperor, Wuji Taoist immediately stopped him. According to Wuji Taoist, since it was known as the place where the Buddhist Emperor once stayed, countless people have flocked here, including powerful figures from various species. They all seek the inheritance of the Buddhist Emperor, but unfortunately, anyone daring to touch this cushion ends up utterly annihilated. Why is that?
"A cushion that cannot be touched completely defies common sense in all regards; there must be significant hidden reasons behind it. I want to find out!" Ye Tianchen said with a frown.
"Don’t do it. Many people have died because of their curiosity. So many strong individuals sat on this cushion only to end up utterly annihilated. There was once a Supreme Strong of the Saint Peak who came and left after just one glance..." Wuji Taoist said, still unwilling for Ye Tianchen to take the risk.
"A Supreme Strong of the Saint Peak looked and left?" Ye Tianchen was shocked in his heart, couldn’t help but ask.
Wuji Taoist mentioning the Supreme Strong of the Saint Peak left Ye Tianchen truly astonished. The Saint Realm and Emperor Realm are the ultimate dreams pursued by martial artists throughout their lives; they are the real peak realms. It’s the realm Ye Tianchen has been pursuing all along!
The Supreme Strong of the Saint Peak—what kind of realm is that? It’s hard to even imagine, yet even such a true Supreme Strong among martial artists just came to look and left. What does that signify? Did this Supreme Strong of the Saint Peak see where the problem lies?
"I’m sincerely advising you not to take risks; it’s too dangerous!" Wuji Taoist said looking at Ye Tianchen.
"The more you say, the more I want to take the risk; I can’t suppress the excitement of wanting an adventure!" Ye Tianchen said with a slight smile.
"You... this is not child’s play. Do you really think you can accomplish anything?" Wuji Taoist thought Ye Tianchen was being somewhat arrogant and could not help but say.
"Without unwavering faith in victory, how can one walk further on the path of martial arts, even if it means dying without regret!" As Ye Tianchen spoke, he stepped onto the meditation cushion where the Buddhist Emperor once sat cross-legged.
Buzz!
Suddenly, Ye Tianchen froze, standing still as if his soul had instantaneously vanished, startling Wuji Taoist to frown, quickly wanting to pull Ye Tianchen down, preventing him from standing on the cushion with one foot!
Bang!
But when Wuji Taoist reached out to pull Ye Tianchen, as soon as she touched his sleeve, she was sent flying back, hit by a mysterious and powerful force emanating from Ye Tianchen. Wuji Taoist was astonished, standing up quickly and extending her Divine Thought. Little did she know when she stretched her Divine Thought trying to check Ye Tianchen, a force blocking her Divine Thought instantly hit her, causing her severe injury, leaving her unconscious!
If someone arrived at the temple in the desert at this very moment, they would surely be astounded and even left speechless. Because the temple was enveloped by two forces: one golden and one dark. Under the confrontation of these two forces, the entire temple seemed to form a vortex of power, continuously trembling, as if creating a massive storm with these two forces surrounding the temple’s center!
Inside the temple, Ye Tianchen, with one foot on the cushion previously meditated upon by the Buddhist Emperor, instantly froze as if his soul had lost, standing there motionless. Wuji Taoist sensed something amiss and wanted to save Ye Tianchen, but as she reached out, she too was sent flying back by a force, even someone as strong as Wuji Taoist was knocked unconscious!
Thus, in this temple where the Buddhist Emperor once stayed, Ye Tianchen stands still while Wuji Taoist lies unconscious; the scene becomes increasingly eerie, with no clear understanding of what has happened. Has Ye Tianchen died? Will Wuji Taoist also die?
Ye Tianchen was truly a fearless individual. Wuji Taoist felt a sense of collapse when she saw Ye Tianchen placing one foot on the cushion where the Buddhist Emperor once meditated. She was also deeply shocked, wondering who on earth Ye Tianchen was to possess such courage and audacity?
After all, Wuji Taoist herself practiced the Buddhist Scripture Skill. For those who cultivated the Buddhist Scripture, the Buddhist Emperor was like a deity in their hearts, absolutely not to be desecrated in the slightest. And in the hearts of others? Among other cultivators in the Martial Arts World and other species, the Buddhist Emperor was equally mysterious and awe-inspiring. Who would dare to step on the cushion where the Buddhist Emperor meditated, like Ye Tianchen? This was simply a great sacrilege, something that would cause many people to mentally collapse!
Yet, Ye Tianchen did exactly that. He placed one foot on the cushion, and at that moment, he froze, as if his soul were no longer present.
"Where is this place? Why can’t I feel the existence of my own body? It seems as though my soul and body have separated?" Ye Tianchen found himself in an incomparably dark space. The feeling was oppressive, tense, and so nerve-wracking that carelessness could lead to a mental breakdown. Ye Tianchen also felt the tense atmosphere, as he could no longer sense his physical body, as if his body and soul had separated!
Buzz!
Suddenly, Ye Tianchen sensed movement around him. He looked around but found nothing, yet he clearly felt that the surrounding space was continuously compressing, causing thunderous explosions!
"Is this trying to crush me to death? Overlord Fist..." Ye Tianchen would never sit and wait for death, as it wasn’t his nature. He immediately struck back, aiming to shatter the encroaching space!
Overlord Fist!
Vajra Divine Fist!
Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill!
Physical Body Power!
Taie Sword!
He even drew out a wisp of Chaos Qi from within the Holy Heaven Prison to protect himself. However, it was all in vain. The dark space kept compressing, even forcing the Chaos Qi that Ye Tianchen executed back into the Holy Heaven Prison, shocking him to the extreme. He never expected this small dark space to be so powerful, impenetrable by anything!
"I understand now; those who have touched the cushion and lost their lives did so because of this dark space, from which nothing can protect against. Even if I summon the Holy Heaven Prison to shield myself, I fear I would still be doomed."
Ye Tianchen was truly taken aback, never imagining that stepping on the cushion with one foot would cause his soul and body to seemingly separate. In such circumstances, as if his soul entered a dark space, despite all struggles and maneuvers, nothing could withstand the compression of this dark space; it was all futile. It was overwhelmingly powerful and shocking, exuding an aura of death, an unavoidable death aura!
Now, as the dark space continued to close in, Ye Tianchen felt a sense of helplessness. Even if he hid within the Holy Heaven Prison, given this dark space’s pervasive nature, his life would be in danger. The Holy Heaven Prison was only protected by Chaos Qi, and the Chaos Qi he had summoned was already forced back. Protecting himself with Chaos Qi now was clearly unfeasible.
"This is bad; there’s no escape, no avoiding it. Is it really just waiting for death this time? No, I must think of a way!" Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows, quickly contemplating a method to resolve this life-and-death crisis!
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Suddenly, the words "Amitabha Buddha" echoed in Ye Tianchen’s mind, causing him to pause. He subconsciously thought of something, then gradually freed his emotions from the grip of death, joined his hands in a prayer position, and started to silently recite segments of the Buddhist Scriptures... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
