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Chapter 2378 - 2398: Master, with so many people around, how did you find me?_1

Chapter 2378: Chapter 2398: Master, with so many people around, how did you find me?_1

Master Kurong was stunned once again.

"To lay down the butcher’s knife and become a Buddha on the spot... become a Buddha on the spot?"

Master Kurong’s aura suddenly surged, and his facial expression started to change drastically.

One second, he was fierce and violently insane; the next, he appeared benevolent with kind eyes, his aura calm and gentle. But in a flash, he was again exuding a chilling Demonic Qi, his killing intent sky-high...

Lin Chen was shocked by this sudden turn of events. What was going on?

How did a single sentence of his trigger such a massive reaction?

Lin Chen subconsciously remembered when he woke up from a dream, Master Kurong was squatting on the ground asking him what Buddha is. And now, the old monk was repeatedly muttering about becoming a Buddha on the spot, making Lin Chen somewhat enlightened.

Had the old monk confused himself in his pursuit of Buddhism?

If he was cultivating Buddhism, then what is Buddha?

Only by understanding what Buddha is can one figure out how to become one. That’s a very simple principle.

The old monk seemed to be lost in his search for the true meaning, then got baffled by his own plausible yet questionable Buddhist chants, especially the last one about becoming Buddha once laying down the butcher’s knife, which had struck his soul. Hence, he was internally conflicted, struggling within.

Lin Chen dared not flee, sensing that the old monk at this time was extremely dangerous. If he attempted to run away, he might inadvertently trigger something that would cause the old monk to turn on him.

The fluctuations in Master Kurong’s aura were intense, and Lin Chen, subdued by the frightening aura, strained to endure it painfully.

After all, he was a Daluo Immortal, yet just the exposed aura of the old monk was more than he could bear, highlighting the vast gap between them.

The fluctuations in Master Kurong’s aura continued for about ten minutes before gradually slowing down.

Lin Chen’s heart had been raised up to his throat the entire time; he roughly understood the situation at hand. Master Kurong was caught in a Trial of Heart, his constant shifts in aura reflecting the various thoughts battling within his mind.

It was as if on Master Kurong, a roulette was spinning non-stop, shifting through various possibilities. If when it came to a halt, it landed on the murderous, mad monk, it would signify slaughter and death, and Lin Chen would probably have to flee for his life, facing a slim chance of survival. However, if it landed on the compassionate and friendly master, then Lin Chen’s life would be spared.

Everything depended on whether Master Kurong could control his Inner Demons and return to his original self.

Lin Chen’s muscles were all tensed up, ready to fight for his life at any moment.

Even though he knew running away wasn’t really an option, who would just sit and wait for death? Even with only a one in ten-thousand chance of escaping, one still had to try.

Finally, the emotional turmoil within Master Kurong ceased completely.

Master Kurong put his hands together in prayer, his eyes full of benevolence and his gaze calm. He radiated with an aura of tranquility.

Lin Chen let out a long sigh of relief and tentatively called out, "Master?"

Master Kurong looked up at Lin Chen and responded with a gentle smile, "Please wait a moment, young benefactor."

Master Kurong touched his fingers to his brow. The strong aura around him suddenly weakened, and quickly his whole presence turned subdued, making him appear as an average monk.

He opened his eyes, his hands joined in prayer, and he bowed to Lin Chen, "Young benefactor, I have alarmed you."

Lin Chen finally released the breath he had been holding and asked cautiously, "Master, what exactly is happening now?"

Master Kurong answered, "After the battle with the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sea God Sect, I sustained some injuries, and my Inner Demons took the opportunity to take over my body temporarily. It was thanks to the young benefactor’s Buddhist chant that I was able to, while contemplating, strengthen my Buddhist nature and suppress the demonic nature. That last phrase was like the sound of a bell tolling at dawn or the drumming at dusk, thought-provoking. It made a flaw appear in my Inner Demons, and I seized the chance to regain control of my body."

"Now I have sealed away my own strength. In this state, my Inner Demons are helpless and can no longer emerge to do evil. So, it turns out that you, young benefactor, have helped me greatly. Had you not stopped me, I would probably have become a demon obsessed with killing, causing cataclysmic slaughter."

After listening to Master Kurong’s explanation, Lin Chen finally let go of his worries.

That was terrifying!

Sweat had broken out on his back from the fright.

"Master, I’m relieved you’re alright, just now I was scared to death..."

Master Kurong replied with a kind smile, "It was my fault. Had it not been for the young lay practitioner’s scriptures, I might not have awakened... Young lay practitioner, are you a disciple of the Dragon Mountain Sect?"

Lin Chen nodded, "My master is Master Floating Cloud."

Master Kurong was slightly startled, "Master Floating Cloud has taken on a disciple?"

Lin Chen answered, "I just became a disciple two days ago. By the way, Master, did something happen to my master? I didn’t see him just now."

Master Kurong replied, "His opponent was very strong. He used the Mount Long Secret Technique during the battle. He won the fight, but he was also seriously injured, so he went into Closed Door Cultivation to heal."

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief. It was just an injury, so that’s not too bad!

Since he hadn’t seen him before, Lin Chen had wondered if his master could have been killed. Otherwise, why wouldn’t he show himself when his disciple had been kidnapped?

Lin Chen asked again, "Has the conflict between the sects been resolved? Who won?"

Master Kurong replied, "We won, but it was a close victory."

Lin Chen asked with concern, "Master, could you tell me the details? Eh, if it’s inconvenient, I can ask again when I return to Moon God Island."

Master Kurong smiled and replied, "There’s nothing inconvenient about it. Let’s head back to Moon God Island first so they don’t worry. I’ll tell you about it on the way."

"Alright!"

Lin Chen released a small flying boat and headed towards Moon God Island. Master Kurong sat cross-legged on the flying boat, narrating to Lin Chen the intense battle he had missed.

"The first match was between the Holy Son of the Sea God Sect, Shangguan Wenyin, and Wu Jie. Wu Jie lost the match, and Shangguan Wenyin sustained minor injuries. He insisted on fighting in the second match, which was against Xuanhe from the Dragon Mountain Sect. Shangguan Wenyin was defeated, and although he managed to counterattack, Xuanhe was seriously injured in the process."

"In the third match, Xuanqing fought against Ma Fengteng of the Sea God Sect. This Ma Fengteng is also a genius disciple of the Sea God Sect. Xuanqing was defeated."

Lin Chen was quite shocked when he heard this.

Of the three members from the San Jiao Jiao Zi, two had lost, and only Xuanhe won, and that was because Shangguan Wenyin chose to fight back to back, and had also been injured in the first match. Even so, despite his loss, he still managed to leave Xuanhe with serious injuries.

Shangguan Wenyin’s combat power was too strong!

He truly deserved the title of Holy Son of the Sea God Sect!

Master Kurong continued, "In the fourth battle, your Master Floating Cloud fought and won using the Mount Long Secret Technique, but he was gravely injured."

"In the fifth battle, Tian Guang from the Taoism fought and emerged victorious, albeit with minor injuries."

"In the sixth battle, our sect’s Qian Neng fought and lost."

"By then, after six battles, the score was tied at three to three. I fought against the Vice Sect Hierarch from their side. I won the match, but I was slightly injured, and my inner demons took the chance to muddle my senses..."

Lin Chen thought for a moment and curiously asked, "Master, I am just an unknown junior, and I was even cultivating within an Array Formation. There were so many people in the camp; how did you come to find me?"