Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage
Chapter 234 - 227: The Battle Between Buddha and Demon is No Trivial Matter

Chapter 234: Chapter 227: The Battle Between Buddha and Demon is No Trivial Matter

Talking about the Nether River, he had used the self-destruction of the Blood God Child as the cost to drive the Victorious Fighting Buddha into a desperate situation, but at this moment, he truly understood his own heart.

Once the Great Nirvana Technique had been deployed, it was surprisingly comparable to the Seven-Colored Undying Phoenix. The sky was filled with seven-colored flames, which no one dared to touch, for these were the fiercest flames in the world. Once touched, one would burn until death ensued! This was the Nirvana Fire, where one would either achieve Nirvana through the flames, or be destroyed by them.

"The Victorious Fighting Buddha attains Nirvana, Buddha is merciful," Kong Xuan and the Ksitigarbha King said together, speaking slowly.

The Nether River withdrew the incarnation of the Blood God Child, looking at the surging mass of seven-colored flames before him. The flames were too fierce, making it difficult to see clearly inside, and he dared not use his Dharma Eye, fearing that the flames would injure his Primordial Spirit Thoughts.

Yuan Hong sighed, "The Great Nirvana Technique, the unique skill of the Seven-Colored Undying Phoenix, is only used at the brink of death."

Wukong tumbled within the seven-colored flames; he had been severely injured by that explosion. Suddenly, he had an epiphany: to not sever his obsessions but rather, to follow his innermost heart, deploying the Great Nirvana Technique to be reborn from the ashes! With many paths existing in the world, why must he necessarily sever his own obsessions? What if he chose to retain them? This was his own path, and if he was not steadfast in it, how could he continue on?

"The Seven-Colored Divine Fire, Buddha attains Nirvana."

Wukong adhered to his innermost heart—capable of severing obsessions, yet choosing not to, because he could not bear to let them go.

"Boom!"

At this moment, the seven-colored flames suddenly exploded, like fireworks filling the sky, brilliantly illuminating the entire Western Land.

A dark golden staff emerged from the flames, rising high, and a great Buddha emerged from within it; beside this great Buddha was none other than Wukong himself.

"This staff should no longer be called the Buddha Beating Staff, but rather the Nirvana Staff," the Victorious Fighting Buddha said softly.

His appearance now shone brighter than before, his eyes brimming with the light of wisdom, his kasaya resplendent and radiant, the Five Buddha Treasure Crowns utterly magnificent, and a string of Buddha beads glittered on his chest.

The Nether River was greatly shocked; was this the severing of the third corpse?

In fact, no. Wukong had manifested the Victorious Fighting Buddha using the Great Nirvana Technique, without actually severing his obsessions. What the Victorious Fighting Buddha embodied was only Wukong’s Buddhist heart! However, Wukong was still the same old Wukong, completely unchanged. Only now, his mana had greatly advanced, and his battle power had skyrocketed.

"The Victorious Fighting Buddha, Buddha is merciful!" Kong Xuan and the Ksitigarbha King said together, bowing deeply.

The Victorious Fighting Buddha gave a slight smile and said, "Today, I have truly become a Buddha. I am the Victorious Fighting Buddha, unmatched across the vast universe!"

Wukong, holding the Heavenly Mechanism Staff, said, "This use of the Great Nirvana Technique allowed the Victorious Fighting Buddha to be reborn through Nirvana, akin to severing the three corpses. This is my own path, unprecedented and unrivaled!"

The battle fervor emanating from the Victorious Fighting Buddha grew even more intense and fervent, compelling involuntary admiration.

Twenty-eight million Buddhist soldiers watched, their spirits swaying, their will to fight completely dissipated. Faced with such a formidable being, they had lost all will to fight.

Tathagata launched the Buddhist Lion’s Roar, "Take action!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the Buddhist battle drums thundered, and the twenty-eight million Buddhist soldiers launched their attack in unison. The millions of Asuras from the Asura Blood Sea also moved into action.

"Kill!"

On the Demon Tribe’s side, they too reacted swiftly. Yuan Hong shouted loudly, waved his staff, and as the battle drums thundered, various Demon soldiers arranged their formations and charged forward.

"How could one not see: ’The banners split into five colors, murder fills the air. The bright sparkle of swords, halberds, spears, and blades, the gleaming light of pitchforks, hammers, axes, and clubs. The armies leap forward, like fierce tigers descending the mountain; the battle horses neigh long, like dragons leaving their islands.’ There’s also praise as proof: ’Clouds of doom spread all around, murderous aura rises from all directions. Long spears shine bright as silver, painted halberds wave and sway. Spears pierce the heart and ribs, halberds stab the corners of the eyes and brows. Gritting teeth and reddened faces, even the Underworld gates shake.’"

The commanders of the demon and Buddhist troops were all at the level of Taiyi Golden Immortals, with generals paired off in combat, and their subordinates facing off against each other. For a moment, locusts poured like rain, shouts of killing filled the heavens, murderous aura charged into the sky, and cries were incessant—it was truly a sight that would make gods alter their course and ghosts flee. As soon as they faced off, it was an intense onslaught, with casualties on both sides—hundreds died on the spot. Those with sufficient Cultivation Level had the Deification Platform to go to; those without met empty ends.

In such a massive battlefield, human energy was exceedingly strong; when spirits emerged, they were instantly scattered by the overpowering human aura.

The impact was too great when higher-ups above the Daluo Golden Immortal rank fought. Once they started, it would certainly affect the soldiers, increasing one’s own burden of karma, thus inviting retribution. Therefore, these soldiers were all led by Taiyi Golden Immortals, while the stronger beings took to the skies, fighting hundreds or thousands of feet high.

The scene was fierce, with blood raining down, fires raging, and shouts that shook the heavens.

The Victorious Fighting Buddha’s expression darkened momentarily. He originally intended to use the "Victorious Fighting Scriptures" to bring salvation to the 28 million Buddhist soldiers, but Tathagata immediately sensed something ominous in those soldiers’ demeanor and without hesitation, launched a total assault. The two armies intermingled, Magical Treasures flew about, and various colors flared up, causing the heavens to split and the earth to crack, the sun and the moon went dark, and it was impossible to stop the onslaught.

The scale of the scene was immense; merely watching it made onlookers’ blood boil. With millions of cultivated soldiers clashing together, the light from the Magical Treasures obscured the sunlight and moonlight. Such scenes are unimaginable unless witnessed firsthand!

In the sky, Daluo Golden Immortals dueled, and sect founders exerted themselves. Waves of immense fluctuations rippled out, nearly tearing at the soul!

Wukong said, "Victorious Fighting Buddha, you take on Nether River, I’ll go and slay the Great Asura Demon King!"

Victorious Fighting Buddha embraced the Eastern Emperor Bell, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright!"

This Victorious Fighting Buddha was not merely slain into existence, but manifested through the Great Nirvana Technique, hence he did not need to integrate and could still unleash the most powerful combat strength. It was like having an external embodiment, yet this embodiment could manifest all the original’s full strength without the original becoming weakened, maintaining peak combat power!

Nether River’s expression darkened, unexpectedly revived at this crucial moment and looking more formidable than ever. Worried about the outcome of the battle, Nether River continuously pondered, yet did not retreat since the overall situation of the battle between the buddhas and demons’ Primordial Golden Immortals had just started to unfold.

Tathagata himself was entangled by two powerful beings, Multi-Treasure Taoist and Supreme Holy Mother. Although he possessed the Turning Wheel Sage King Great Seal, the Supreme Holy Mother repaired the Six-Soul Banner using the power of the Eastern Emperor Bell, undaunted by the Turning Wheel Sage King Great Seal. With a flick of the Six-Soul Banner, a Chaos Heaven Demon emerged to fiercely counter the Turning Wheel Sage King Great Seal.

Meanwhile, Multi-Treasure Taoist attacked with the Heart-Piercing Lock and Blood Shadow Needle, putting Tathagata in a somewhat awkward position.

Wu Zhiqi confronted the Great Might Heavenly Dragon, both unsurpassed in physical prowess, clashing with fists and feet, their blows sounding like muffled thunder in the sky, terribly alarming. A single punch shattered a mountain peak into dust.

Glazed Light King Medicine Buddha, possessing extremely profound Mana and chanting the Yaksha scriptures, proved to be a tough adversary. Yuan Hong had suffered severe injuries from reversing the cosmic order in a previous battle, but after swallowing a bottle of Elixir Pills given by Tong Tian Sect Master and performing a couple of exercises, his injuries were healed. Yet even he alone was not a match for Glazed Light King Medicine Buddha. Seeing this, Gonggong and Zhu Rong joined the battle against Medicine Buddha.

Kong Xuan faced off against Birupaksa Bodhisattva, empowered by refining the heaven-and-earth Spirit Root, the Ginseng Fruit Tree, which significantly boosted his combat power. The battle between Kong Xuan and Birupaksa was intense, with Five-Colored Divine Light filling the sky and Steel Needles flying like torrential rain...

Ksitigarbha King dealt with Corpse Abandonment Buddha, while his divine beast Diting faced Merit Buddha.

Emperor Gou Chen, who had been Indra and now served as one of the twenty-three Protector Heavenly Kings of the Buddhist Sect, also of Primordial Golden Immortal Cultivation Level, was entangled in fierce combat by Zaichi.

This dramatic battle demanded that no one hold back but fight with all their might to defeat the adversary.

With notable heroes paired in combat, Magical Treasures were employed, Divine Skills displayed—it was a match for the legendary battles of the Demon Tribe in Ancient Times! The Primordial Golden Immortals fought especially fiercely, making the entire Western Land’s void extremely unstable, displaying layers of cracks, like a shattered eggshell.

Esoteric sect masters also came to assist in the battle; Gesang Gyatso, the Seventh Incarnation, naturally participated, entangled by a couple of Ancestral Witches.

Battle flared up in the heavens—who could dominate!

The outcome remains unknown, listen to the next part for the resolution. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)