Chapter 829: Chapter 124: The Immortal Queen’s Coercion, Buddha Country’s Advance
When the Five Finger Mountain appeared, the Buddha aura was pure and holy. In the present world, only the Awakened could possess such Buddha aura, so it’s basically certain it was the work of an Awakened. And the characteristic of the Five Finger Mountain disappearing into thin air matches the illusory to real transformation of the "Moluo Sword Manual."
So, you speculate on the relationship between the Awakened and Karma Tathagata.
"Shen Hou, watch your words."
Manjusri’s voice was even deeper, "If we go by your logic, you, who haven’t made a great vow, are even less trustworthy."
Along with the profound words, there was also a majestic aura, pressing Shen Hou to quickly laugh it off, saying, "It’s my loose tongue, my loose tongue, haha."
The initially harmonious atmosphere vanished because of Shen Hou’s words, leaving the scene somewhat awkward.
Who doesn’t know that Shen Hou was brought back by Manjusri, and now with the support of the Jiang Family, Manjusri has a dominant position in Buddha Country. Shen Hou is very much like his mouthpiece.
Manjusri has the intention for the Chief position, doesn’t he?
Guanyin and Tan Wuwei are both wise individuals, fully aware of their relationship. Hence, they did not respond directly after hearing this, but remained silent instead. This made the atmosphere calm.
Fortunately, at this moment, a chill broke the somewhat awkward scene.
A cold current suddenly rose, filling the world. Thick, dark clouds came with the wind, and in no time, countless hailstones fell. The warm current brought by boiling blood was instantly swept away, causing some monks to stiffly fall within a short time.
Even though it was early spring, and while there was still a spring chill, being west of Kunxu counted as cold, but it could not compare to the severe winter. The monk soldiers of Buddha Country had withstood that extreme cold, yet now they were falling in this cold current.
Even those on the Dharma Platform felt a chill that penetrated to the bone. Shen Hou shivered, and the Dragon Whisker Tiger from under the Dharma Platform ran up, curling up behind Shen Hou.
"Useless thing."
Shen Hou cursed with a smile, reaching out with a gesture, and an ancient wooden whip appeared in his hand, with talismans lighting up on its body, repelling all the coldness.
Whereas Manjusri, Guanyin, and Tan Wuwei synchronized their Qi mechanisms, three Buddha Lights—one pure and flawless, one solemn and compassionate, one pure and void—reached up to the sky, sweeping away the thick ice clouds and revealing a clear sky.
Buddha’s energy manifested, each presenting anomalies; Manjusri with great wisdom, compassionate Guanyin, True Void Home, all transformed, as if turning Qiongyu into Buddha’s Pure Land.
However, even though the ice clouds were swept away and the hail dissipated, the surrounding coldness intensified, as if winter had returned, continually descending. In an instant, except for the area covered by Buddha Light, all other areas were already experiencing flying snow and frost all over.
"Winter God’s divine skill," Manjusri watched the changing scenery around, with the halo of wisdom behind his head flickering with intelligence, deducing the source of cold, "Three thousand miles of snow has fallen, it’s the Immortal Queen!"
The halo of wisdom behind his head also unveiled a scene: on a snow peak, the Immortal Queen in white, her black hair dancing in the wind, with countless frosty cold currents appearing at her gaze, surging mightily towards the west.
As if sensing Manjusri’s probing, the Immortal Queen slowly turned her head, her icy, crystal-like gaze casting a frost mark on the halo of wisdom.
"The Immortal Queen..." Tan Wuwei saw the scene and whispered, "She can’t hold back anymore. News came yesterday that Dinghu Tianxuan was promoted to third grade two days ago. The Immortal Queen worries that as time passes, Tianxuan’s influence will only grow stronger, wanting to complete the Promotion Ceremony quickly."
Though the exact details of the collaboration between the Immortal Queen and Tianxuan are unknown, it certainly involves promotions. The crucial conflict between the two also lies in promotions.
So, Tan Wuwei could naturally guess the Immortal Queen’s intentions.
She intends to pressure Buddha Country to advance into the Nine Provinces.
The Immortal Queen reverses the climate using Dao Fruit Divine Power, with little consumption for herself, and can go with the flow. Once this place is frozen, her consumption will be even less.
Meanwhile, the third grade of Buddha Country consumes more to protect subordinates. To exhaust the Immortal Queen’s energy, even depleting the three men wouldn’t suffice.
So, simply consuming time is absolutely infeasible.
There are only three choices: wait, attack, or retreat to Buddha Country.
Given the strength of the three, taking the initiative to attack, even the Immortal Queen would have to avoid the edge. But doing so would undoubtedly fall into the Queen’s plans and break the deadlock.
"This Immortal Queen is not at all afraid of us attacking the Immortal Palace." Tan Wuwei shook his head.
"The foundation of the Immortal Palace is deep, with two Second Grade Daoist Artifacts. If it could be easily breached, Guang Cheng Senior Brother would have done it long ago," Shen Hou reminded from the side, "Moreover, the Immortal Queen might not give up the promotion because of it."
Even if the Immortal Palace is breached, the Immortal Queen can retreat with her power, let alone Manjusri and the others may not be able to breach the Immortal Palace.
Back then, Manjusri could block the door of Yuxu Temple alone, but he might not be able to break it alone. The same principle applies to the Immortal Palace. If it were so easy to breach, it wouldn’t have waited for Buddha Country’s turn.
They might not even want to try.
Even if successful, it would consume much time and strength on the Immortal Palace, and then speaking of any other sides, just Yuxu Temple alone would celebrate.
Manjusri squinted slightly, "Did the promotion of Dinghu Tianxuan make the Immortal Queen unable to hold back? Or is it..."
A rebellious figure from a certain family flashed in his mind, quickly dismissed.
’Absolutely impossible!’
With decisive thoughts in mind, Manjusri asked the other two third graders: "Buddhist friends, what do you think?"
"We’ve agreed in advance, the first step will be led by No-Life Buddha Friend, so let’s follow his decision." Guanyin expressed giving up immediately.
"But you must choose an option," Tan Wuwei pondered for a bit before speaking firmly, "When one part moves, the rest will follow. Now that the Immortal Queen is on the move, if we don’t act decisively, it will cause chaos. We should make a move."
Thus, the initial possible resistance of three second graders turned into one.
Since that is the case, let’s advance.
Having dared to betray the Mo Sect for Buddha Country, and progressing all the way to Third Grade, Tan Wuwei’s decisiveness and courage were exceptional.
"Good."
He nodded, acknowledging, "Staying isn’t a good plan, returning is impossible, so let’s advance."
As he spoke, the Buddha Light shone fiercely, dispelling layers of cold currents, making the western Kunxu shine brightly, with lotuses blossoming everywhere.
As the Buddha Light soared into the sky, those in East Kunlun could also see the dazzling brilliance.
There was no need for anyone to send a message; Daoist Guang Cheng at Yuxu Temple knew of Buddha Country’s movements as soon as he saw the Buddha Light.
"Finally, they’ve moved. This poor Daoist was waiting until my bones stiffened."
Dragon Slayer Daoist saw the light and thought to himself, "I’m really longing to see Senior Brother Shen Hou."
In the past, his Senior Brother betrayed the Sect, and the closer he was to Shen Hou, the more he resented him. Clearly, Yin Tulong was a typical example of this.
Daoist Guang Cheng only needed to see his expression to know what an intense scene their meeting will be.
With just a glance, he knew what a fierce scene awaited when the two met.
And so, daring to betray the Mo Sect for Buddha Country, and having progressed all the way to Third Grade, Tan Wuwei’s decisiveness and courage were uncommon.
"Great."
He nodded in agreement, "Staying is not a good strategy. Returning is impossible, so let’s advance."
As he spoke, Buddha Light blazed brightly, transforming into a golden wheel, sweeping away layers upon layers of cold currents, making Kunxu in the west radiant, with lotuses blossoming across the land.
As the Buddha Light pierced the sky, its radiant glow could be seen from East Kunlun as well.
There was no need for anyone to send a message; Daoist Guang Cheng at Yuxu Temple said upon seeing the Buddha Light’s movements, "It’s finally happening. I’ve been waiting so long my bones have grown stiff."
Dragon Slayer Daoist, seeing the light, yearned, "Shen Hou Senior Brother, I’ve missed you so much."
When his former Senior Brother betrayed the Sect, the closer his relationship with Shen Hou was, the angrier he got. Clearly, Yin Tulong exemplified this sentiment.
Daoist Guang Cheng only needed to see his expression to know what intense scene would unfold between the two.
A mere look at his expression, and Daoist Guang Cheng knew how intense the encounter between the two would be.
At that moment, Daoist Guang Cheng released Sword Light from his Near Light Sword, infusing a bit of his Divine Thought into it, then flicked it towards the east, "Go."
In the blink of an eye, it crossed mountains and rivers at the speed of light, too quick even for the Five Vile Qi to corrode.
And in just an instant, far at Dinghu, Jiang Li had received the message.
