Chapter 573: Chapter 573
A frigid voice resonated across the dome of heaven, mingling with the peals of thunder.
Each bolt of lightning that fell seemed to have eyes locked onto Wisdom Absolute Buddha, shattering layer after layer of the Void with murderous intent.
"Buddha, the grand task of Buddhism is entrusted to you!"
The suffering ascetic monk took steps that left a string of illusions behind, blocking the power of the incoming thunderbolts.
In that split second, his worn-out robe shed its worldly nature, transforming into a stunningly glittering Kasaya that looked brand new.
In worn-out clothing, the heart of Buddha remains unaffected!
"Buddha, your disciple has arrived!" the Saving the World Bodhisattva said softly, radiating a divine aura as he resolutely blocked the force of a bolt of lightning.
Thunder roared continuously like pouring rain, unceasingly, displaying a determination to exterminate Wisdom Absolute Buddha.
"It appears we six are bound to ascend to the Western Paradise!" The Dragon-Subduing Buddha, clutching a dragon-shaped staff, transformed into a golden dragon. Piloting the Buddha cloud, he rose into the sky. The dragon’s mouth opened wide, erupting with a terrifying absorption force that sought to swallow the thunderclouds.
Subduing Tiger Buddha, Vajrádara Buddha, Buddha of the Future, Past Buddhas, and Present Buddha sat cross-legged in the Void, and their bodies began to self-immolate.
They were prepared to sacrifice their own lives to safeguard Wisdom Absolute Buddha’s departure!
The flame of Buddhism must never be extinguished!
「In the Jizo Academy.」
An elderly man sighed, his heart a mixture of admiration for the powerful figures of Buddhism and fear of someone from the Eternal Temple breaking through to the Semi-Immortal Realm.
Buddhism’s strength was undeniable, ranking among the top five throughout the entire continent.
Yet, they still met a disastrous defeat!
The Demi Immortal martial artist from the Eternal Temple didn’t even need to appear in person. Without using even half a technique, they were still able to shatter the Buddhist forces, causing countless casualties.
This demonstrated the terror of a Demi Immortal martial artist!
At that moment, another dazzling radiance fell from the skies above.
Endless thunderclouds filled the air. The purple force of the heavenly lightning, like thousands of Divine Dragons crisscrossing between heaven and earth, formed a heavenly tribulation. It made countless people lose their courage at the mere mention of it.
The dense tribulation energy trembled, revealing a power that surpassed all other forces on the original continent.
Demi Immortal Tribulation!
Innumerable martial artists gazing at the azure vault of heaven were hit with this same thought.
「Inside the ’Endless Cliff’.」
"Has Jade Venerable also broken through? What a pity!" a regretful voice echoed.
Immediately, the swirling thunderclouds above the Eternal Temple turned into a heavenly tribulation. The tribulation energy rolled and roared, causing the continent to quake. Heaven and Earth seemed unable to bear it, on the verge of being torn apart.
A figure dressed in a white robe, an aura of mystery surrounding him, moved through the Void. He stood under the heavenly tribulation and opened both hands, ready to intercept it.
Upon closer look, his body seemed somewhat ethereal!
"Is he the person behind the Eternal Temple? Finally, after nine eras, I can get a glimpse of his true appearance!"
In the heavens beyond the heavens, Jade Venerable opened his eyes, shooting two rays of Sword Qi directly at the white-robed figure on the ground below, a hint of coldness in his gaze.
Immediately after, his figure disappeared and reappeared under Purple Hell. His black hair fluttered wildly as he brandished his weapon, his unrivaled Sword Intent soaring into the sky, sweeping away everything in its path.
Accompanied by two earth-shattering booms, two tribulations corresponding to the Semi-Immortal Realm fell, transforming into lightning dragons stretching millions of feet, roaring for all eternity.
The original continent began to shake.
The azure sky, spanning a vast expanse, split apart, revealing numerous dense spatial rifts. They looked like an enormous cracked basin inverted over the continent, ready to collapse at any moment. Follow current novels on ⓝovelFire.net
The boundless earth also suffered heavy destruction. The earth’s veins shook violently, one volcano after another erupted, and sea waves soared, as if the earth itself was about to be torn apart.
"Die!" Jade Venerable roared, his eyes fierce. His war sword tore through the Void, forming a terrifying Sword Qi that eradicated everything in its path.
The Sword Qi flickered, and the lightning dragon, hundreds of thousands of feet long, was directly shattered.
Undoubtedly, as the foremost powerhouse on the continent, his combat power was exceedingly strong. Naturally, crossing the heavenly tribulation was nothing to him.
Above the Eternal Temple, the Spiritual Body smiled faintly, watching the approaching lightning dragon imbued with destructive power. Without defending, he directly blocked it with his body.
Under the astonished gazes of countless people, the falling heavenly tribulation instantly disappeared, as if it had been absorbed.
And his body solidified slightly!
However, the aftermath of the tribulation also annihilated a large number of Buddhist disciples and warriors of the Ninefold Saint’s Court, leaving no traces of their bodies, their souls scattered and flown away.
One after another, heavenly lightning fell.
With each strike, the power of the heavenly lightning grew stronger. By the fourth heavenly lightning, the tribulation force had enveloped the heavens and the earth, obscuring everything. Even martial artists in the Great Emperor Realm couldn’t see through it.
The only visible thing was the rapidly decreasing number of Buddhist disciples and powerful warriors around the Eternal Temple headquarters.
This scene sent Wisdom Absolute Buddha, who had escaped tens of thousands of miles away, into a state of madness, his grief reaching its absolute pinnacle.
Wisps of black Demonic Qi emanated from him, completely suppressing the Buddhist light, causing his entire body to turn black.
Within a ten-mile radius centered on him, everything was completely covered by Demonic Qi.
The green plants turned black!
The yellow soil turned black!
All the animals became violent and aggressive, enveloped in black Qi!
"If Buddha cannot save the world, then this monk is willing to descend into demonhood!" A cold, bone-chilling voice came from the Demonic Qi. Vaguely, it seemed a demon was about to awaken, one who would command slaughter and massacre everything across the lands.
As the Demonic Qi swirled, Wisdom Absolute Buddha emerged, wreathed in the laws of demons, carrying an intent of utter destruction.
A devil residing in the Buddhist world had completely emerged!
And lived for hatred!
Jade Venerable and the Spiritual Body successfully passed their tribulations.
Immediately after, two surges of Immortal Realm Power of Laws burst forth. One surged upwards towards the sky, the other pressed downwards towards the ground, fiercely colliding.
The hearts of countless beings tensed. They won’t start a fight, will they!
After nine eras of degeneration, the original continent had become very fragile. Even a battle between martial artists in the Great Emperor Realm could shake the continent.
If Demi Immortal powerhouses were to fight, the continent might even truly explode!
Luckily, what everyone worried about didn’t happen.
After a standoff for a few seconds, Jade Venerable and the Spiritual Body withdrew their Power of Laws in perfect harmony.
Such weak world power. Dao, what exactly are you trying to do? Does the weakening of the world’s power actually benefit you?
In the heavens beyond heavens, Jade Venerable stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky with a frown.
After breaking through to the Semi-Immortal Realm, he found that the original continent was even more fragile than he had imagined and couldn’t withstand a battle between Demi Immortal martial artists.
Of course, the Demi Immortal martial artist he referred to was one who had crossed the heavenly lightning; both his physical body and Power of Laws had reached the Semi-Immortal Realm. This was not the kind that achieved a breakthrough by using a Formation or secret arts.
「Inside the Eternal Temple.」
The Spiritual Body’s figure flickered and appeared in a black hall. He touched his now solid body and a happy smile graced his lips. Is this the power of a physical body?
The nine Demi Immortal heavenly lightnings had completely solidified his ethereal body!
"Congratulations, Master!" Soul Emperor stepped forward, his face full of envy. If I could still cultivate, could I also break through to the Semi-Immortal Realm?
"Don’t you humans all have names?" The Spiritual Body was in a good mood and spoke with a smile.
"In response to Master, yes, we all have names!" Soul Emperor nodded.
"In that case, I also want to choose a name!" The Spiritual Body stroked his chin, contemplating for a moment. As endless tribulation forces surged around him, he loudly declared, "I was born from tribulation, so I shall name myself ’Jie’!"