Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 812: 831: Ye Xuan's 1st Step

Chapter 812: Chapter 831: Ye Xuan’s 1st Step

“Greetings to the Buddha.”

All the Buddhas bowed, and Lingshan was serene. When the soul-transforming magic sound ceased, all the Buddhas of Lingshan awakened, their faces showing fervent devotion as they bowed to Ye Xuan.

The Soul Redemption Buddha Sound was originally a saint’s technique of the Western Two Saints. After some modifications by Ye Xuan, it became his exclusive secret technique, completely altering the disposition of the Buddhas of Lingshan.

One must admit, this technique is extremely insidious. Although it does not take lives, it can change a person’s mind. At this moment, the Buddhas of Lingshan are loyal only to Ye Xuan.

“Amitabha.”

Ye Xuan recited a Buddha’s name aloud, a radiant smile on his face. Now, Lingshan was entirely under his control, and everything would progress as he had anticipated.

“Duobao!”

Suddenly, when all the Buddhas in Lingshan were bowing to Ye Xuan, he looked towards Duobao Tathagata. He saw this person with his brows lowered, his knees trembling slightly.

“Buddha!”

Duobao Tathagata raised his head, his smile more wretched than a cry, because when Ye Xuan unleashed the soul-transforming magic sound, this technique was not applied to him.

Moreover, at this moment, Duobao Tathagata seemed to have discovered a shocking secret. His gaze towards Ye Xuan was evasive, as if fearing something.

“It seems you’ve guessed my identity?”

Ye Xuan had dealt with Duobao Tathagata for quite a while. Despite his mere Daluo Peak cultivation, Duobao had managed to become the master of Lingshan, indicating his extraordinary intellect and cunning. Clearly, Duobao Tathagata had realized something.

“This humble monk greets the Heavenly Emperor, only asking for mercy for my life.”

Suddenly, Duobao Tathagata’s expression changed rapidly, directly kneeling on the ground and tremblingly kowtowing to Ye Xuan, his face turning extremely pale.

“Randeng!”

Ye Xuan let out a cold laugh, instantly understanding what had exposed his identity, making him coldly look towards Randeng Buddha. In Lingshan, only Randeng and Duobao Tathagata were close, and certainly, Randeng had told Duobao of his identity.

“Heavenly Emperor, forgive me. Though Duobao may have once been at odds with you, he is, after all, the master of Lingshan. With him overseeing Lingshan, many troubles can be avoided. I was only considering your interests.” Randeng Buddha hurriedly kowtowed to explain, his face showing sincere concern.

Seeing the humble demeanor of Randeng and Duobao, Ye Xuan suddenly smiled and then nodded slowly, for he had never intended to convert Duobao. Just as Randeng had said, Duobao Tathagata had been in charge of Lingshan for many years, keeping him could be of great use and avoid many troubles.

Buzz!

A strand of Blood God Silk condensed in Ye Xuan’s hand, which he immediately cast into Duobao Tathagata’s brow, making Duobao Tathagata dare not resist. He knew that if he wanted to survive, he must be subservient to Ye Xuan, his only means of survival.

“Heavenly Emperor, in past years, Duobao was often disrespectful to you. I hope the Heavenly Emperor will forgive him. From now on, Duobao will serve the Heavenly Emperor with utmost devotion, daring not to entertain any thoughts of betrayal.” Duobao Tathagata kneelingly kowtowed humbly, showing his stance.

“You are very good.”

Ye Xuan smiled, appreciating cleverness, and Duobao Tathagata was indeed a clever man. Despite their long-standing animosity, Ye Xuan had once wanted to kill him. But now, Ye Xuan’s cultivation had long surpassed Duobao Tathagata, naturally disdaining to consider him an opponent.

Of course, Ye Xuan was not a charitable man. His heart was not vast enough for mercy. He could kill Duobao Tathagata whenever he pleased, but killing him would not greatly benefit Ye Xuan. Now that Duobao Tathagata was his, this was the best outcome.

…

On this day, the Buddha Light of the Thunderclap Monastery in Lingshan shone across the sky, and the chanting of the Buddhas spread, the bells of Lingshan constantly ringing, echoing across billions of miles in the Western Continent.

Also on this day, all the Buddha Bodhisattvas of the Thunderclap Monastery stepped out of Lingshan, adopting the wrathful Vajra Dharma Image, roaming the Western Continent, eradicating every Daoist tradition not respecting the Western Sect.

Chan Sect Dao Tradition, kill!

Jie Sect Dao Tradition, kill!

Even the Demon Kings in seclusion deep in the mountains, and the Dao traditions revered by the mortal realms’ dynasties, all became heretics if they did not respect Buddhism, and the myriad Buddhas instigated boundless slaughter, constantly establishing the Buddhist sect’s authority in the Western Continent.

The great commotion at Western Lingshan naturally drew the attention of various Dao traditions. If it were in the past, it would certainly be a world-shaking event. However, due to the war between the two great Heavenly Courts, the Three Realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man had been in turmoil. The Buddhist purging of side Dao traditions naturally did not cause much of a ripple.

Just as a spark can ignite a forest, this was only Ye Xuan’s first step. No one could foresee that a genuine catastrophe across Heaven and Earth was truly beginning.

The two great Heavenly Courts, even after the ancient battle that pierced Heaven and Earth’s two realms, the Ancient Demon Court had remained in a semi-reclusive state, consolidating all forces to recuperate. The Two Great Demon Emperors remained secluded, and the so-called orthodoxies of Heaven and Earth had become mere jokes.

That ancient battle was too terrifying, giving Ye Xuan renowned prestige across ages, suppressing the Two Great Demon Emperors. Even with the support of the Saint Nuwa, no Dao tradition in the Three Realms was willing to submit to the Ancient Demon Court.

The reputation of the Ancient Demon Court was tarnished, the Celestial Stars Formation was broken, the Two Great Demon Emperors trampled beneath Ye Xuan’s feet, and over half of the Ancient Demons perished, dealing a grievous blow to the Ancient Demon Court.

Talking about the Thirty-Three Layered Heavenly Court under Ye Xuan’s command, since Ye Xuan was taken away by the Western Two Saints, the Thirty-Three Layered Heavenly Court disappeared, the Heavenly Protection Array concealing it somewhere amidst Heaven and Earth. Any news about Ye Xuan and the Court vanished into the Three Realms.

No one knew Ye Xuan’s fate, nor the location of the Thirty-Three Layered Heavenly Court, and everything related to Ye Xuan seemed to have dissipated from the Three Realms.

The most startling news was that Nuwa and Primordial jointly issued a holy decree, declaring to all beings of the Three Realms that Ye Xuan was an Evil Demon of Heaven and Earth, and all associated with him were heretics and demons, all to be eradicated from Heaven and Earth.

The fortunate thing was that the Jie Sect lineage had the Heavenly Sect Master. Even Nuwa and Primordial dared not act too recklessly, for the Four Immortal Slaying Swords weren’t mere displays, and the Heavenly Sect Master sat outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, ready to emerge should Nuwa or Primordial take any action.

Moreover, in the heart of the Heavenly Sect Master, he always felt guilty towards Ye Xuan. As one of the Three Pure Ones, mastering the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, he was ashamed of being unable to protect Ye Xuan. This was an intense humiliation, not only resenting Nuwa and Primordial but also having the Western Two Saints as thorns in his heart, wishing to tear these four saints apart.