Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 109 - 94 Buddha Sword Slays Demon

Chapter 109: Chapter 94 Buddha Sword Slays Demon

Jade Sword Buddha’s steps seemed slow yet fast, as if the ground beneath her feet was propelling her forward, with Gu Wen being swept along behind her.

The highest realm of movement technique was the ability to shrink the ground to mere inches. Previously, Yu Hua had also traversed through the air in a similar manner, but she was supposed to be faster by a thousandfold at least.

Gu Wen watched the surrounding scenery retract quickly; with each step covering about ten meters, this was already a space-involving movement technique, though its level was unknown.

Fourth Realm movement technique?

They proceeded to the city walls, drawing increasingly closer without Jade Sword Buddha showing any sign of stopping. Gu Wen wasn’t foolish, naturally deducing that the other could shrink the ground to inches and simply walk through.

Together, they headed straight for the city walls.

Thud!

Their foreheads collided with the wall, and they exchanged glances.

Jade Sword Buddha, puzzled, asked, "Why didn’t you remind this monk?"

Gu Wen, even more baffled, returned the question, "Senior, why didn’t you stop?"

"This monk tends to get lost in thought while walking."

Jade Sword Buddha gave an honest answer, those eyes that seemed as transparent as glass revealing a hint of the word ’clueless’—suggesting a purity akin to that of a novice.

Gu Wen responded, "I thought senior could just shrink the ground to inches and walk through."

"My Buddhist skills are not yet sufficient to pass through solid objects in Immortal Land," Jade Sword Buddha said, touching her also impure white forehead. She coughed twice to mask her embarrassment and glanced around to see that no one was near.

The area near the walls generally belonged to the baggage troops, and the absence of anyone, especially the soldiers, highlighted the weakness in military strength in the south.

And this was quite normal; compared to the intense warfare in the northern lands, the south was much more peaceful, the most formidable being merely some mountain bandits claiming territories as kings. If the prosperous southern counties were to have strong armed forces, the imperial court couldn’t even begin to imagine their intentions.

It was also influenced by sect influences; the south was the preserve of both Daoist and Buddhist Major Sects, these two factions being relatively more peaceful.

This was a suitable place for the propagation of teachings.

Jade Sword Buddha asked, "Are you practicing the Yuqing Sword Skill, Benefactor?"

"Indeed."

Gu Wen voluntarily showed his qi, with a flicker of Sword Intent visible in his eyes.

Jade Sword Buddha merely glanced at him, then shook her head slightly, saying, "Anxious for quick success, your Sword Intent is scattered like sand — you are not even one-tenth as proficient as Xiao Yunyi."

"The junior is slow-witted, I seek guidance from you, senior."

Gu Wen didn’t mind, as the other wasn’t belittling him.

After all, he wasn’t a swordsman. It’s like telling an electrician that they have poor cooking skills — would an electrician get upset? If Jade Sword Buddha said Gu Wen’s marksmanship was poor, then he would be inclined to compare.

"Take this."

Jade Sword Buddha flicked a piece of jade brocade from her kasaya, which Gu Wen took and saw dense script all over it. After sweeping over it with his Divine Thought, his vision was immediately filled with script, making his head spin.

Eventually, all the scripture poured into the Qi Sea inside his Divine Thought, forming several large characters.

[True Understanding of Buddha Sword]

[Unknown Heavenly Marrow]

Gu Wen, unsure if it was due to his lack of understanding Buddhist teachings, could not learn this Cultivation Technique. Even if he could, it was not the time to learn it!

He was seeking advice on refining the Yuqing Sword Skill, about the experience with dharma form, not to learn Sword technique. How was this different from simply throwing a piece of pork at him?

He regained his focus and asked, "Senior, what is this?"

"This is a Sword technique crafted by this monk; you need not worry about any taboos."

"...."

Gu Wen, looking into the nun’s sincere eyes, forced a smile and said, "Actually, the junior isn’t lacking in Cultivation Techniques; I just wanted to ask senior about some issues regarding Sword Dao Dharma."

Just because the True Understanding of Buddha Sword might be stronger than the Yuqing Sword Skill, the gap between such top-tier cultivation techniques isn’t too vast. Gu Wen also couldn’t switch to cultivating the Buddha Sword at that moment, seeing the "Heavenly Marrow unknown" situation, it would likely be a waste of effort.

"Look."

A Vajra dharma form with an angry expression appeared on the body of Jade Sword Buddha, enveloped by a vast Buddhist light. Each of the six arms held a different sword, and each sword was stronger than what Gu Wen possessed.

"....."

Gu Wen was speechless, only now recalling the goodness of Yu Hua.

The other had spoon-fed him, using the simplest methods to teach. Whereas Jade Sword Buddha seemed to fear that he could understand, if not for the previous action of directly giving him the cultivation technique, Gu Wen would have suspected he was being toyed with.

Watching like this was indeed useful, but for how long would he need to watch?

Jade Sword Buddha explained, "If you can learn the Buddha Sword, you can understand by analogy, the laws of the Buddhist, Taoist, and Demon sects are actually the same."

Gu Wen clasped his hands and asked, "This junior is dull-witted, may the senior please directly instruct how I could more quickly master the Sword Dao Skill? How can I solidify my Sword Intent more rapidly?"

He figured he knew how to deal with this nun. Be direct and avoid beating around the bush.

Jade Sword Buddha rubbed his bald head, his face revealing contemplation and then a sudden realization, "I thought you wanted the True Sword Skill previously taught to Xiao Yunyi by this monk. If it’s just the Sword Dao Skill that’s easy, follow me."

As soon as these words fell, the nun grabbed Gu Wen’s shoulders and soared into the sky, sweeping toward the outskirts of the city.

Their speed was extremely fast, resorting to Flying Escape close to the ground and shrinking the land beneath them, making the surroundings seemingly fly backward like on a high-speed train.

Gu Wen asked, "Senior, where are we headed?"

"There’s a Great Demon’s legacy outside the city. This monk is going to vanquish demons and eradicate evil. The essence of Sword Dao lies in magical combat; once you see it, you’ll naturally understand how to congeal the Sword Dao dharma."

"Ah?"

Gu Wen saw Luodu growing increasingly distant and immediately felt tingles on his scalp. Right now, he was being watched by at least three old monsters from the tenth level.

Ao Tang had gone to fetch a life-saving treasure for him and had yet to return. Wasn’t leaving Luodu now like walking into a trap?

Just as he was contemplating retreat, suddenly a Divine Thought entered his ear, the voice soft and graceful: "No worries, I am watching. Jade Sword Buddha will be of great help to you in terms of Sword Dao, learn well."

Stabilized.

After about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Jade Sword Buddha stopped in a depression in the mountains near Luodu. From their high position, they could see a stone door about the height of a man below, which was already open.

Outside the door, three people confronted each other. The area was in disarray, strewn with trees broken by Daoist skills and splintered boulders.

Among those three was Xiang Caiyuan, who had previously had an interaction with Gu Wen and was ranked ninety-eight on the person list; Gu Wen remembered because he had heard that Xiang’s sect sold vestment robes.

Thinking about whether he could buy a robe the next time they met since his clothes always ended up torn in magical combat—it might end with him running naked after a fight one day.

Another person was severely injured, and the remaining person exuded malevolent energy, releasing an exceptionally tyrannical aura.

Possession?

This was Gu Wen’s first reaction.

He said, "Senior, is that person possessed?"

"Amitabha Buddha, we are a step too late."

Jade Sword Buddha clasped his hands together, showing a face of compassion. At that moment, the three people below also noticed them and looked up.

The Great Demon power sneered coldly, saying, "Hehehe, where did this little nun come from? So tender..."

A sweep of Buddhist light enveloped the depression, and a huge Vajra dharma form descended with its sword.

Boom!

The Great Demon power raised its hands defensively, but in an instant, it was smashed to its knees on the ground, half submerged in the earth, fear evident on its face.

Jade Sword Buddha stepped down through the air, his face showing compassionate, boundless severity, and declared, "Amitabha Buddha, this monk will send you to the west."

Gu Wen watched intently, observing the mingling of Buddhist and sword light, feeling the Yuqing Sword Skill within him subtly vibrating.

Yuqing Sword Skill, fifth level, reducing five years of Heavenly Marrow.