Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 810: 829: Different Hearts

Chapter 810: Chapter 829: Different Hearts

“What…what happened?”

Duobao Tathagata called out in shock and doubt, as the scene before him seemed to plunge him into a dream, even more unbelievable was that the once fierce and arrogant Evil Demons of Heaven and Earth were now bowing to Ye Xuan.

“Amitabha.”

A wave of Buddha Light rippled across the Heavenly Vault, illuminating Ye Xuan with boundless grandeur, as he chanted the Buddha’s name with a compassionate expression, awakening the dazed Buddhas of Lingshan.

“Greetings, Qingming Buddha.”

The four Great Buddhas, Bodhisattva Buddhas, and all the monks of Lingshan, placed their palms together and saluted Ye Xuan, though each had a look of bewilderment, not knowing what relationship these Evil Demons had with Ye Xuan.

The Buddhas of Lingshan were not foolish people; when these Evil Demons bowed to Ye Xuan, it was evident that there was an unusual relationship between them, and they waited for Ye Xuan’s explanation.

“The sea of bitterness knows no bounds, yet a turn of the head leads to the shore. Lay down the butcher’s knife and become a Buddha on the spot.”

Ye Xuan smiled peacefully, saying, “The Buddhist Sect is vast, saving all beings. This Buddha once entered the Nine Nether Tower, understanding the heart of our Buddha, liberating Wutian and others from the sea of bitterness. Henceforth, there will be no so-called Evil Demons of Heaven and Earth; they will instead devote themselves to Buddhism and become part of our Lingshan.”

“What?”

“Impossible.”

“Buddha!”

As Ye Xuan’s words settled, an uproar ensued, and the faces of the Lingshan Buddhas changed, fear manifesting in their eyes as they voiced their objections.

No wonder the Lingshan Buddhas were so horrified; the escape of Evil Demons from the Nine Nether Tower was already a major event. If they all joined the Lingshan Buddhist Sect, wouldn’t Lingshan become a haven for filth and vileness?

“Amitabha!”

Ye Xuan chanted the Buddha’s name aloud, a terrifying Buddha Power emanating instantly silenced the Lingshan Buddhas, as they all looked solemnly towards Ye Xuan.

“The Buddhist Sect is vast and converts people to goodness. Since they already have a heart of repentance, our Buddhist Sect is naturally willing to accept them. This matter is thus settled, you all may disperse.”

Ye Xuan acted decisively, displaying boundless Buddha Power, his face showing a fierce Vajra aspect, allowing no opposition from the Lingshan Buddhas.

“We obey the Buddha’s Dharma Decree.”

Duobao Tathagata’s expression slightly changed, his eyes shifting as he hurriedly saluted Ye Xuan, and then called the Bodhisattva Buddhas to return to their respective places, though Duobao Tathagata’s eyes were filled with an extreme dread, plainly holding thoughts unknown to others.

“Qingming Buddha’s Buddhism is boundless, we feel ashamed by comparison.”

The four Great Buddhas placed their palms together and saluted Ye Xuan, clouds of good fortune rising under their feet as they drifted away, and no one knew what was in the hearts of these four Great Buddhas.

“Go!”

Watching the Lingshan Buddhas disperse, Ye Xuan whispered softly, strolling towards The Thunderclap Monastery, with Wutian and other Evil Demons quickly following behind him, all vanishing into the void.

Rumble!

As Ye Xuan and the others left, the towering Nine Nether Tower collapsed with a crash, its former glory no longer, leaving only ruins to testify to its existence in Heaven and Earth.

…

The Thunderclap Monastery!

Boundless murderous aura intertwined with Buddha Light, the merging of these two extremes rendered the entire monastery exceedingly strange.

Ye Xuan sat cross-legged on the Buddha’s Golden Lotus, Buddha Light was harmonious and weighty upon him, and around him were all the Evil Demons that had escaped from the Nine Nether Tower.

“Buddha, may I ask the purpose of inviting us to join Lingshan?”

Wutian spoke first, his eyes filled with puzzlement, knowing well they were indeed of demonic origins, and having Ye Xuan allow them to remain at Lingshan would certainly draw attention from all Three Realms if this became known.

Moreover, Wutian and others knew that Ye Xuan’s identity could not be exposed; doing so under these circumstances could highly likely risk revealing Ye Xuan’s true identity.

“Prosper Buddhism, abolish Daoism!”

Suddenly, Ye Xuan spoke softly, and merely these few words caused the surrounding Evil Demons to inhale sharply, their gazes at Ye Xuan filled with immense horror.

“Prosper Buddhism, abolish Daoism?”

Fang Han murmured to himself, then looking at Ye Xuan with trembling eyes, he said, “Might the master explain what it means to prosper Buddhism and abolish Daoism?”

“The four Divine Continents have a flourishing Taoist Sect, and even in this Western Continent, there are many Taoist factions, while the Western Two Saints have always intended for Buddhism to rise. Thus, I will fulfill their wish.” Ye Xuan smiled as he spoke, but his smile was eerie and sinister, inducing a profound chill in others.

“Master, you…you intend to incite conflict between Buddhism and Taoism?” Wutian’s face drastically changed, and his voice trembled.

“Witch Demon Tribulation, Buddhism-Taoism conflict, this is a glorious epoch, and also a ruthless Heaven and Earth. If I don’t stir the turmoil in the Three Realms, how can I fish in troubled waters to step into the Saint Realm?” Ye Xuan mused to himself, his smile growing more grotesque.

“Gasp!”

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, the present Evil Demons all gasped in disbelief, their looks towards Ye Xuan full of extreme shock and fear, never expecting Ye Xuan to intend for the Three Realms and Heaven and Earth to fall into chaotic turmoil completely.

“What is a Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth? What is the Dark Turmoil?”

“Let it all begin from Lingshan.”

Ye Xuan smiled and murmured, as if speaking of a simple matter, yet his eyes were sinister and eerie, holding an unknown excitement within them.

The mere grand battle of two Celestial Courts indeed brought a disaster to the Three Realms, but that meant little to Ye Xuan. Since chaos was needed, it had to shake the heavens and earth—he wanted to be the instigator of this Dark Turmoil, to ignite all resentments and anger within the Three Realms and Heaven and Earth, so that he could quietly become a saint in the chaotic world.

Witch Demon Tribulation, Buddhism-Taoism conflict, since the Primordial Period have been two major hidden threats, engulfing even the six Great Saints of Heaven and Earth; only thus could give him ample time to quickly become a saint.

Having passed the Heavenly Dao’s First Tribulation had left Ye Xuan invincible among the Quasi-Saints, but what the Heavenly Dao’s Second Tribulation was, Ye Xuan couldn’t perceive at all.

As the saying goes, seizing victory amidst chaos; by stirring the turmoil in the winds of the Three Realms, perhaps the Heavenly Dao’s Second Tribulation might swiftly descend, only when Ye Xuan had surpassed the Heavenly Dao Three Tribulations could he have leverage against the Saints.

“Master, there is something I am unsure if I should say!” Fang Han bowed and addressed Ye Xuan respectfully.

“Speak!”

“We were imprisoned in the Nine Nether Tower for endless years, the Lingshan Buddhas see us as enemies. Although the master has subdued them, I fear their hearts may certainly harbor untoward thoughts. If the Western Two Saints find out about this, I fear…?” Fang Han hesitated, but there was no need for him to continue, Ye Xuan understood his implication.

“You are right, I already have a plan.” Ye Xuan smiled faintly, a strange hue in his eyes. He knew well that by causing such a huge commotion, how could the Lingshan Buddhas possibly remain indifferent?

…

Dong—Dong—Dong!

Good fortune and treasure received, Buddha Light covering the sky, eighty-one bell chimes rang at Lingshan, with its Buddha Light radiating greatly, and the indefatigable The Thunderclap Monastery gleamed with endless Buddha brilliance.