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Chapter 644 - 573: Life and Death Battle in the Buddhist Sect!

Chapter 644: Chapter 573: Life and Death Battle in the Buddhist Sect!

Facing the repeated provocations and jeers from Shi Yongsheng, Su Liuli responded with action — stepping onto the stage for a battle!

On the platform, Su Liuli’s elegant long hair fluttered in the wind, her face devoid of the once familiar petulance and mischievousness she showed Ye Fan. Instead, it was exceptionally calm, radiating a saintly and noble aura.

All of this was not only influenced by the temperament of Bodhi Wu Yin, from whom she had inherited, but also because her Glazed Body had been activated, significantly transforming her entire demeanor!

Just like Situ Ruoshui, who was a Mental Body, ever since Ye Fan had activated her physical potential, although she remained cute, she gained an added liveliness.

"You’ll soon find out if I’m capable or not!"

Seeing Su Liuli forcefully stepping onto the stage, Shi Yongsheng leaped up vigorously, like a Giant Roc spreading its wings, quickly ascending the platform in two strides. He then clasped his hands in salute towards the empty platform above and spoke, "Master Gu Yun, today I will engage in a life-and-death battle with the Buddhist scourge, Su Liuli. Life and death are predestined, success or failure is in the heavens. Regardless of who wins or loses, let this matter be settled here, please bear witness."

"This is really turning into a life-and-death battle?!"

Seeing Su Liuli and Shi Yongsheng forcefully stepping onto the stage and hearing Shi Yongsheng’s words, whether it was the cultivators surrounding the area or the competitors and various strong people in the audience, all were taken aback.

Knowing that Jiang Ying of the Jiang Family wouldn’t be engaging in a fierce battle with Leng Feng, everyone was aware that the match between Su Liuli and Shi Yongsheng would be today’s highlight; however, no one expected it to evolve into a battle of life and death!

"Do you agree, Su Liuli?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yun frowned and turned to look at Su Liuli.

Su Liuli looked up at Gu Yun, her expression calm, and said, "Master Gu Yun, I am willing to accept the challenge of a life-and-death battle!"

"Since both parties are determined to engage in a life-and-death battle, this match will not have a referee. Whether you triumph or perish, it will be your own choice, and neither sect shall pursue or seek revenge afterwards!"

Seeing that Su Liuli agreed, Gu Yun did not offer any advice but took on the role of a notary instead.

"Yes, Master Gu Yun!"

Shi Yongsheng’s face was flushed with excitement, as if he couldn’t wait to rush up and tear Su Liuli apart, showing none of the Buddhist nature befitting a Shaolin prodigy.

In contrast, Su Liuli’s expression remained very calm from start to finish, slightly nodding at Gu Yun as a response.

"It’s odd that the dispute over the succession of a Buddhist heir would evolve into a life-and-death battle."

"It’s all caused by Shi Yongsheng with his continuous provocations. Even a clay figure would have its patience tried."

"Shi Yongsheng’s clearly targeting Su Liuli. In his words, he wanted to vindicate his master and cleanse the past shame inflicted by Bodhi Wu Yin over Shaolin. His earlier statement that Su Liuli has not cut off her worldly emotions and has violated the rules of the Buddhist sect is merely an excuse!"

The cultivators on the outskirts, having recovered from their shock, began discussing the situation animatedly, unanimously agreeing that Shi Yongsheng was excessively aggressive, leaving Su Liuli no choice but to retaliate.

"Su Liuli, you represent the Buddhist community and your master is revered as the Buddhist Supreme. Rightly speaking, you should set an example for Buddhists! But in reality, not only have you failed to lead, you have indulged in worldly emotions and declared it publicly, which is nothing short of blaspheming Buddha—today, I represent the Buddhist community, Buddha, and thousands of Buddhist disciples all over Huaxia, to purge you, the scourge!"

The debate among the external cultivators made Shi Yongsheng raise his eyebrows, then he directly placed a heavy accusation on Su Liuli, adopting a sanctimonious demeanor.

"Baldy, your hypocrisy is truly nauseating. To put it in layman’s terms, you’re acting like both a prostitute and a puritan — realizing that my sister-in-law lacks combat experience, you see an opportunity to use her as a stepping stone to elevate your fame, yet you cloak your ambitions in righteousness. If my sister-in-law had abundant combat experience, would you dare challenge her even if you had ten times the courage?"

Seeing Shi Yongsheng’s manner, Lv Zhan couldn’t bear it any longer and sneered in mockery from the spectator seats, without waiting for Su Liuli to respond.

"Loser, you still have the audacity to speak?" Shi Yongsheng mocked with a cold laugh.

"I admit, I underestimated you and failed. But if we were to fight again, do you think you could win?"

Lv Zhan disdainfully said, "To be honest, I really want to take the place of my sister-in-law and have a life-or-death battle with you, but I feel it’s better if you die by her hands."

"Pretty words can be said by anyone, but the outcome remains unchanged."

Shi Yongsheng gave a cold smile and then looked at Su Liuli, trying to say something more.

However—

This time, before Shi Yongsheng could speak again, Su Liuli asked, "Are you done talking?"

"You..."

"If you’re done, let’s begin."

Su Liuli interrupted Shi Yongsheng again.

"Fine, fine, fine, since you’re so eager to be reincarnated, I’ll fulfill your wish. Rest assured, I’ll liberate your soul!"

Continuously interrupted by Su Liuli, Shi Yongsheng’s anger surged, and his aura began to swell violently.

Without replying, Su Liuli also stimulated the Gang Qi within her body, enveloping herself in layers of Protective Aura, making it impossible to see her clearly; one could only see her graceful figure and feel that sacred aura.

"Do you think by activating the Protective Aura from the Gang Qi Entry Realm, you will stand invincible?"

Shi Yongsheng shouted again but didn’t dare to launch a reckless attack. Instead, he feigned madness as he pressured Su Liuli.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!"

With each step Shi Yongsheng took, he merged with the resonance of the air, causing the ground beneath to fracture tremendously under the terrifying force, creating an alarming presence.

"Damn, this devil monk is too cunning, trying to provoke my sister-in-law this way, making her strike to find her weaknesses for an attack."

Seeing this, Lv Zhan couldn’t help but curse. Although Su Liuli lacked extensive battle experience, her realm and strength were evident. If she didn’t attack, there was no vulnerability to speak of.

"Pop—"

As Lv Zhan spoke, Su Liuli made her move, bending her finger and releasing a condensed Gang Qi bullet from her fingertip, rapidly shooting toward Shi Yongsheng.

Bodhi Finger!

Once Su Liuli made a move, it was the Bodhi Finger from the Bodhi Skill.

On the day of the Attack Power test, she had used this technique to penetrate the Trial Tablet, shocking everyone.

Swish!

Though Shi Yongsheng was vocally aggressive, he remained extremely vigilant internally. Sensing Su Liuli’s strike through his Spiritual Sense, he didn’t dare to meet it head-on, instead shifting his feet and dodging to the side.

Clearly, as Lv Zhan had said, he didn’t dare to clash head-on with Su Liuli; he could only look for vulnerabilities to strike opportunistically.

Whoosh—

Dodging Su Liuli’s Bodhi Finger, Shi Yongsheng took the opportunity during Su Liuli’s martial arts skill execution to leap forward, rapidly closing the distance between them.

"Pop—"

Just then!

Su Liuli flicked her finger again, condensing and compressing the Gang Qi into a white bead-like form that flashed by in an instant.

Whoosh!

Shi Yongsheng flashed again as a Gang Qi bullet whizzed past him, the terrifying energy fluctuations causing his heart to skip a beat.

Immediately, the Gang Qi bullet pierced through the afterimage left by Shi Yongsheng.

"Snap—"

Just then, Shi Yongsheng took a step forward and threw a punch!

The eighteen Arhats formed from Gang Qi instantly emerged around Shi Yongsheng’s body, punching out simultaneously like him, causing the air in all directions to explode with a deafening sound!

When he struck, it was the ultimate killing move of the "Arhat Fist"!

Iron Fist swung, unleashing a surging wave of Gang Qi from Shi Yongsheng’s right fist, turning into a massive Punch Ray, twinkling as it roared towards Su Liuli!

As the Punch Ray approached, Su Liuli remained unruffled. She slapped out with her jade hand, sending out a jet of Gang Qi that formed into a palm, striking out fiercely.

Smack!

A dull thud sounded as the Punch Ray was directly shattered, but the Qi Ray hand still retained its potent force, continuing its assault on Shi Yongsheng.

Simultaneously, the energy wave scattered, sweeping toward Shi Yongsheng as well.

Opportunity!

Facing the dual attack of the energy wave and the Qi Ray hand, Shi Yongsheng was not only unafraid but overjoyed!

He advanced instead of retreating, dodging the Gang Qi hand attack at a slant, then with a fierce shake of his arms, the Golden Zen Arm on his arms flashed, blocking the attack of the energy wave!

"Snap—"

Eliminating the crisis, Shi Yongsheng did not pause and took another step forward, launching a punch!

"Dharma Fist Scripture"!

With this punch, he activated his strongest killing move!

Iron Fist swung, Dharma appeared!

The image of Dharma Ancestor, formed by Gang Qi, instantly appeared above Shi Yongsheng’s head, standing in the air, somber and serious, compelling one to worship him.

Upon the appearance of the Dharma Ancestor’s phantom, Shi Yongsheng’s entire aura erupted, filled with an invincible War Intent.

That War Intent immediately fused into his Fist Intent.

The next moment.

A Punch Ray containing Invincible Fist Intent surged out from Shi Yongsheng’s right fist, blasting toward Su Liuli!

As the Punch Ray flashed, it arrived instantly in front of Su Liuli.

Without retreating or dodging, Su Liuli slapped out again, the Gang Qi hand reappeared, but not as clearly as before.

Clearly, due to the fast speed of the Punch Ray, Su Liuli’s hurried counter resulted in significantly reduced power.

Nevertheless—

Even so, Su Liuli’s slapped-out Gang Qi hand still shattered the terrifying Punch Ray!

Boom!

After a loud bang, both the Punch Ray and the Gang Qi hand exploded, with the terrible energy wave rippling outwards from the center of the collision in all directions.

Whoosh!

Faced with an even more terrifying energy wave than before, Shi Yongsheng still did not dodge or retreat but threw another punch, trying to neutralize the energy wave with an attack while simultaneously aiming to break Su Liuli’s Protective Aura!

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

In an instant, sounds like explosions of dynamite erupted, and Shi Yongsheng once again executed the "Dharma Fist Scripture," rekindling the horrendous Punch Ray, which dispersed the energy waves completely, vanishing into nothingness.

After neutralizing the energy wave, the Punch Ray dimmed slightly, but its potency was undiminished, carrying the Invincible Fist Intent like a crushing force, blasting towards Su Liuli!

It must be said, Shi Yongsheng’s combat experience was indeed rich. He had thoroughly guessed Su Liuli’s mindset, knowing she would not dodge or retreat but would meet his attack head-on, thus he excellently exploited Su Liuli’s vulnerability during this crucial moment.

In contrast, Su Liuli, because she had not retreated, was directly hit by the preceding energy wave.

Although her Protective Gang Qi completely blocked the energy wave, it still caused her entire body to shudder, her Qi tumbling inside, even causing her Spiritual Sense to lapse momentarily.

In that moment of daze, the slightly weakened Punch Ray, carrying the Invincible Fist Intent, struck Su Liuli!

Bang—

A muffled sound emitted, the Punch Ray exploded, and while it did not completely break through Su Liuli’s Protective Aura, it dimmed it significantly.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!"

Simultaneously, Su Liuli was forced back three steps by a strong recoil.

"Is the Supreme Heir of the Buddhist Order going to be defeated?"

Seeing this scene, aside from Ye Fan, everyone’s heart was shocked, and they couldn’t help but quietly ask themselves.

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PS: First release!

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