Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 357 - 249: Entering the Netherworld

Chapter 357: Chapter 249: Entering the Netherworld

Then, pointing angrily at Li Ping’an, they yelled:

"Li Ping’an must stay!"

"If he wants to leave, he must leave behind the Immortal Slaying Sword!"

"Damn it! When will this ever end!"

Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, immediately released Li Ping’an, grabbed the Water-Polished Zen Staff, and shouted at Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect:

"You old fart! Have you not caused enough trouble? I will stake everything on a fight with you today!"

Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, charged forward, but was caught by a martial monk:

"Mahaparinirvana, stand behind me. I will speak with Sect Master Zhuge of the Flame Cloud Sect!"

"Hm?"

Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, was taken aback. The martial monk before him seemed but an ordinary man, not particularly impressive in cultivation, yet with a gentle move, he stopped Mahaparinirvana, who was charging with immense momentum, scaring him stiff!

"You?"

Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, looked at the martial monk before him with a trembling voice and said:

"You are so powerful!"

"What’s impressive about that, I’m actually the weakest in the True Buddha Temple."

After saying this, the martial monk reassured Li Ping’an:

"Master Li Ping’an, you are a guest of our True Buddha Temple. My master has instructed me to ensure your complete safety!"

"So please rest assured!"

After saying this, the martial monk turned and looked at Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect with a compassionate face and said politely:

"Sect Master Zhuge, my master has told me that you would certainly not agree to let us take Li Ping’an away."

"So if you have any issues, please take them up with my master when the time comes."

"Because in this matter, Li Ping’an is not wrong, and you are not wrong, so please give us your convenience now."

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect looked at the ordinary martial monk before him and noticed that although the monk appeared mundane, he was actually a hidden master. And like him, there were a total of eleven masters who came this time.

This made him even more wary, and considering the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk behind them, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen replied politely:

"The respect that is due to the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Lake Monk must be given, but Li Ping’an is too cunning. If he leaves now, I fear it will be difficult for me to retrieve the Immortal Slaying Sword!"

"This matter between you and Master Li Ping’an is yours to deal with; we from the True Buddha Temple will absolutely not interfere."

The martial monk continued calmly:

"However, my master has business with him today, so I ask that Sect Master Zhuge approach Master Li Ping’an at a later time!"

"Are you suggesting that the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk will not be assisting Li Ping’an tonight?"

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect tilted his head as he said:

"I assume my understanding of this is correct, right?"

"Incorrect!"

The martial monk finally clasped his hands together and nodded:

"Sect Master Zhuge can understand it that way."

"Monks do not lie; I hope Sect Master Zhuge will facilitate this for us today!"

"We also do not excel in fighting and brawling, so please."

"This..."

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect found himself in a dilemma once again.

Because the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk must see Li Ping’an tonight.

So he had to give Supreme Tathagata Li Ping’an this courtesy!

But this Li Ping’an was incredibly cunning; if he escaped tonight, who knew if they could ever capture him again in the future!

Therefore, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect was greatly troubled and conflicted.

"Master, we can’t let this opportunity slip away! Capturing Li Ping’an after today will be difficult!"

The eldest senior brother of the Flame Cloud Sect, Jiao Chujun, immediately rushed over, blocking the way for Li Ping’an and Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, along with Sect Master Zhuge Junchen.

"Indeed, Master, we can’t let Li Ping’an go scot-free!"

The second senior brother of the Flame Cloud Sect also came running over.

"Master, if we let Li Ping’an go today, capturing him in the future will become difficult!"

The third senior brother of the Flame Cloud Sect also ran over.

"Master, it’s not too late to kill Li Ping’an now and seek forgiveness from the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk later!"

The fourth senior brother of the Flame Cloud Sect also ran over to block the road.

"Sect Master Zhuge, my Heavenly Mist Sect will follow your lead!"

Not far away, the leader of the Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, also put on an act.

"Uncle-master Zhuge, we must kill Li Ping’an today!"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of the Qingyun Sect fanned the flames, saying:

"Uncle-master Zhuge, have you forgotten how he killed the Second Most Talented Under Heaven, Pei Yuanjing?"

"Taoist sect matters are not to be interfered with by outsiders! Even the Buddhist Community is no exception; otherwise, where do we place the face of our Taoist sect?"

"In any case, Li Ping’an must hand over the Immortal Slaying Sword today!"

"Right, hand over the Immortal Slaying Sword and we’ll let him go!"

Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi of Mount Shu, and other eminent figures from the Taoist community also echoed the sentiment.

However, Head of the Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, countered:

"Zhuge Junchen, you must think this through! The Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk is one of the three Great Buddha Heads of the world!"

"If you don’t grant him this face, setting aside how the Buddhist Community will react, what about the Imperial Court, the Emperor, how will they treat you?"

"So just let Li Ping’an go!"

Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, also came out to speak on behalf of Li Ping’an:

"Yes, didn’t the monk from True Buddha Temple say it? After tonight, Li Ping’an is yours to deal with!"

"So give the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk this face tonight!"

"Sect Master Zhuge, you really must think this through!"

"..."

After much thought, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, caught between a rock and a hard place, finally pointed at Li Ping’an in anger and said:

"Li Ping’an, if you don’t return the Immortal Slaying Sword to me, this matter will be relentless between us!"

"But the face of the Supreme Tathagata Dragon Tree Monk cannot be neglected!"

"Today, I’m asking you one last time!"

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect narrowed his eyes like a hunter staring intently into Li Ping’an’s eyes: