The Battle in Journey to the West
Chapter 297 - 262: Mahoraga Battles Enlightenment Dao

Chapter 297: Chapter 262: Mahoraga Battles Enlightenment Dao

Ox Demon King was restrained by Buddha of Immeasurable Life, and Mahoraga seized the opportunity to make a move on Princess Iron Fan, attempting to capture her.

Just then, a sword light suddenly struck!

Mahoraga hurriedly withdrew his hand, transforming it into a Dharma Seal, and struck at the sword light. With one hit, they dispersed with a loud bang, scattering in all directions.

The newcomer was none other than Wudao, who had rushed over from Yingzhou Island. To make clear his stance and avoid suspicion from Tathagata, Wukong had arranged for Wudao to cultivate in hiding on Yingzhou Island, and he had initially registered himself as an Overseas Cultivator. Thus, Wudao was secretly cultivating on Yingzhou Island while simultaneously teaching the locals, accumulating the power of incense and wishes for him.

While Wukong concentrated on his Journey to the West, Daoist Equal to Heaven traveled everywhere, making acquaintance with the True Man of Dao and Virtue, discussing Taoist Teachings everywhere, while Wudao focused on cultivation, a clear division of labor.

Wudao, holding the Seven Stars Sword, shouted at Mahoraga, "You Bodhisattva, have no decency, actually trying to attack a woman."

He had already learned the Shenxiao Torrential Rain from Chi Songzi, and now with his True Qi solid and well-rounded in his body, his swordsmanship had also improved greatly.

Mahoraga said, "Unexpectedly, after so long, your divine skills are indeed much fiercer! Today, watch as I beat you so hard you’d vomit blood!"

He had once battled Mahoraga on Mount Meru, where Mahoraga alone had held back several Demon Kings, but now he no longer had that capability.

Wudao sneered, "Very well, today I shall settle this karma with you! With just one sword, I’ll shatter your physical body!"

Mahoraga said, "Arrogant fool! Watch out!"

Mahoraga leapt into the air with a loud roar, a Divine Dragon appearing behind him, and he struck a punch directly at Wudao!

Wudao twisted a sword technique with his hand and pointed at Mahoraga. The Seven Stars Sword in his hand emitted a cold light, slashing out three swords in a row, making a tearing sound, pulling out three thin traces in the void.

"Bang!"

The Sword Qi collided with the Fist Seal, causing a deafening explosion. Mahoraga’s physical prowess was formidable; Ox Demon King had defeated him only by relying on external forces. Without the Chi You Armor, relying solely on his physical strength, how could Ox Demon King be a match for Mahoraga?

Wudao was sent staggering backward by Mahoraga’s punch. Over the years, he was not the only one enduring harsh cultivation; Mahoraga was also enduring, and his physical strength had advanced further, his mana even more terrifying. This punch felt like the ground was collapsing and mountains were crushing.

Wudao was sent flying by Mahoraga’s punch, but he kept muttering to himself, forming a sword technique with his left hand.

"Sword Leading Immortal Flight!"

His body flipped in mid-air, and the three-foot green blade in his hand struck directly at Mahoraga’s brow!

This sword was quick, ruthless, and accurate, much like Wusheng’s swordsmanship, already carrying a bit of the Dao feeling, one might even say "Chan." With this one sword, he could discuss Chan Method with monks—your myriad Chan methods against my single evolving sword.

"What a quick sword!" Mahoraga clasped his hands together and let out a fierce shout, with the Divine Dragon protecting his body, coiling around him.

As Wudao thrust his sword, it was caught in the mouth of the Divine Dragon. Suddenly, a light shout came from behind: "Explode!"

Upon hearing this, Mahoraga instantly realized the danger; this assault was merely a Sword Shadow Clone, the real body was still behind!

Frantically retracting his Divine Skills, Mahoraga prepared to flee, but saw a taunting look flash through Wudao’s eyes. What he thought was a clone did not explode but made another sword strike, instantly enveloping all thirty-six major acupoints on his body with sword light! Each hit could force his Primordial Spirit out of his apex.

Mahoraga roared, "You dare deceive me!"

He clasped his hands together and reached for the Seven Stars Sword, actually intending to confront this unparalleled Divine Edge with his physical body!

However, at that moment, all that was heard was Enlightenment Dao chanting a spell, channeling the supernatural ability of Mystical Movement and Illusory Shadows. The figure at the back turned out to be a Sword Shadow Clone while the one in front was the real body. Suddenly, they switched places, and the Sword Shadow Clone instantly exploded! Mahoraga was unfortunately caught in the terrifying shockwave right at the center, unable to escape and was forced to fiercely circulate his Golden Body to withstand the assault.

Magic Combat, like the art of war, is studied by the People of the Immortal Path who often refer to the military doctrines of the sage Sun Wu from the Militarists, who is known as the Martial Saint. His unpredictable warfare methods elevated him to sainthood, which is hardly surprising.

In a duel of masters, deception and deceit are common. Enlightenment Dao’s chain of tricks was exquisitely executed and disrupted Mahoraga’s composure.

Mahoraga was tormented by countless Sword Qi, causing cuts all over his body from which blood flowed, leaving him in a very miserable state.

"What a strong body. Had it been someone else attacked by my Sword Shadow Clone like this, they would have likely turned to ash from the Sword Qi by now!" Enlightenment Dao was startled internally. The physical strength of Mahoraga was absurdly resilient, not even this could kill him, which left him feeling completely helpless.

Mahoraga staggered out from the center, and as soon as he emerged, Wukong fired a Golden Sand Pill at him!

"Bang!"

The Golden Sand Pill hit Mahoraga right on the chest, causing him to tumble to the ground, face full of mud, spitting out a mouthful of old blood.

Seeing that firing the Golden Sand Pill only resulted in Mahoraga tumbling and spitting some blood, Enlightenment Dao was even more astonished. Normally, such a blow would burst a person’s body open! After all, a single Golden Sand Pill was equivalent to the weight of a mountain of Taiyi Pure Gold. Even Laozi coveted such a thing, for it was noted that had it not been for Tathagata using fifteen of them as road-buying wealth, the Rhinoceros King wouldn’t have passed his trial.

Mahoraga stood up from the ground, and where would Enlightenment Dao give him a chance to catch his breath? He roared, "Nine Heavenly Mysterious Temples, Endless Divine Firmament, with my Divine Sword, summon Divine Thunder to vanquish evil!"

Enlightenment Dao formed a sword technique with his hands, chanting a spell, and activated the "Divine Firmament Torrential Rain" Divine Skills. The sky immediately thundered, and the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder was about to descend.

The Divine Sky Taoist Magic is known as the mightiest Supernatural Daoist Method in the world, capable of summoning Divine Thunder to exile demons, as though calling upon Heaven itself for assistance! Naturally, using such a method came with a great risk of backlash from Divine Thunder. One misstep could lead to self-immolation by the very thunder one summoned; historically, numerous masters who practiced Divine Sky Taoist Magic were struck dead by lightning.

Chi Songzi, known as the Rain Mage, excelled in manipulating storms and lightning. He taught Enlightenment Dao this supernatural ability, which was inherently pure, and such techniques should not be cultivated recklessly, as any mistake could lead to self-destruction.

Enlightenment Dao had put much effort into learning this method and now summoned Divine Thunder to execute Mahoraga.

In his eyes, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the Spirit Mountain were heretics, only those in the South Sea Ruins were true Enlightened Ones. These imposters deserved to be slain by Heavenly Thunder!

If one’s heart possessed Magnificent Righteous Qi, one could command Heavenly Thunder. In ancient times, when a Great Confucian was threatened by Demons and Monsters, a mere shouting could disperse Magnificent Righteous Qi over a hundred miles, outright killing by its powerful demand. Faced with powerful demons, a single shout could even summon Divine Thunder to aid the Great Confucian in exterminating the evil. A person who could be a Great Confucian indeed embraced Righteous Qi in their heart and acted for the good of the world, aligning with Heavenly Dao, which would also assist them in vanquishing demons.

Mahoraga shuddered and exclaimed in shock, "Is this Divine Sky Taoist Magic! When did you cultivate such a powerful Supernatural Daoist Method?"

Enlightenment Dao did not respond further; attracting the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder took but an instant. Thunderclouds gathered and Purple Dawn Divine Thunder churned within them.

"It’s the Purple Dawn Divine Thunder!" Mahoraga’s expression turned extremely grave. Finally unable to withstand it, he spat out a Sharira from his mouth.

This Sharira, transformed from the Nirvana of Duobao Tathagata, had always been housed within various Buddhist Temples in West Cow He State, later acquired by Tathagata and distributed among his disciples, possessing immense power.

Daoist Duobao was captured by Laozi and taken to the West, transforming into Duobao Tathagata. Previously, when Guang Chengzi hit him with the formidable Magical Treasure Sky-Overshadowing Seal, it merely caused him a tumble. His mana was probably close to that of a Semi-Saint! How powerful then, was the Sharira he manifested?

This sharira was originally intended to stabilize the spiritual fortune of the major Buddhist Temples, but it ended up benefiting this false Tathagata, even to his followings of False Buddhas.

The fate of Mahoraga remains uncertain, please tune in next time for the continuation. (End of the current episode. If you enjoy this work, please vote with a recommendation ticket or monthly ticket at Starting Point (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)