Chapter 368 Great Sage Shengxin
Inside and outside Baoxiang Si, all cultivators raised their heads toward the direction of the Buddhist chant.
They saw a group of old monks walking through the air from the horizon. At the rear of the procession, five princes carried a golden Buddha statue.
Seated beneath the statue was a five-colored Buddhist lotus.
The procession moved unhurriedly, yet wherever they passed, five-colored Buddhist clouds appeared.
For a moment, Buddhist clouds filled the sky above Baoxiang's royal capital. The originally uneasy believers in the city now knelt on the ground, continuously bowing toward the golden Buddha statue in the sky.
Great Sage Jiaoyang saw this and subconsciously frowned, tossing Great Sage Hongyuan aside.
"Five-Colored Buddhist Lotus. Could there actually be a Saint Realm old monk in Foyin Si?"
Great Sage Yishan beside him shook his head: "Probably not. But I have heard a rumor. It's said Foyin Si has a Great Sage named Shengxin.
Several hundred years ago, he could have entered the Saint Realm and was guided to cultivate in the Daleiyin Si.
But that Great Sage Shengxin declared that until Baoxiang Kingdom has all its people turning to Buddhism, he would not achieve Buddhahood on the spot and break through to the Saint Realm.
I imagine that golden Buddha statue contains Great Sage Shengxin."
Though he spoke softly, everyone in Baoxiang Si heard him clearly.
Faxiang and the others wore excited expressions, the previous dejection and unease vanishing without a trace.
Nie Xiuyuan's group showed no change in expression. They had seen Great Sages before. Even if the other party could achieve Buddhahood at any moment, they firmly believed their Shizun was the strongest Great Sage in this world.
The surrounding spectators erupted like boiling water, discussing animatedly.
"Unexpectedly, Nie Xiuyuan actually managed to alarm Great Sage Shengxin this time. It seems his journey ends here."
"Indeed. For such a prodigy to fall here is truly a great loss to the Xuan Tian Continent."
"..."
Meanwhile, the monks slowly appeared above Baoxiang Si. A leading old monk announced: "Great Sage Shengxin has arrived. All living beings, welcome him!"
Except for the people from the Wendao Xueyuan, all other cultivators present knelt and bowed.
"We pay respects to Great Sage Shengxin."
"Rise."
An aged, weak voice emanated from the golden Buddha statue.
Though the voice sounded as if he might die after uttering another word, no one present dared underestimate this Great Sage Shengxin. Who knew when he might achieve Buddhahood and step into the Saint Realm?
"Thank you, Great Sage Shengxin!"
Great Sage Jiaoyang made no attempt to probe, instead turning to ask: "Yishan Daoyou, it seems we must join forces today."
Great Sage Yishan shook his head: "Shijie, I am unworthy. But since Foyin Si can call for reinforcements, it doesn't mean we cannot."
Hearing this, Great Sage Jiaoyang froze, staring at the little old man with astonishment: "Unexpectedly, you with your thick brows and large eyes are also a coward. I truly don't know why Yuanzhang Shishu chose you as Xiao Chen's protector."
Great Sage Yishan smiled: "Precisely because this Shidi understands how to assess the situation, did the Yuanzhang entrust this matter to me."
"Hmph!"
Great Sage Jiaoyang snorted coldly, ignoring Great Sage Yishan. The latter quietly crushed a jade talisman with his shenshi.
In Baoxiang Si, Nie Xiuyuan looked up at the Buddha statue in the sky and declared: "Are you the chief culprits who destroyed my Nie family?"
"Outrageous!"
An old monk heard this and immediately shouted angrily: "Before Great Sage Shengxin, how can a child like you speak nonsense? If the Great Sage wanted to destroy your Nie family, how could you possibly be alive today?"
"Amitabha."
After a long chant from the golden Buddha statue, Great Sage Shengxin's voice sounded again.
"Xiuyuan, this laoseng is already aware of this matter and understands the bitterness and hatred in your heart. As the saying goes: it is better to resolve enmity than to create it. If you abandon your zhinian and convert to Buddhism, this laoseng is willing to take you as a disciple and discipline Faxiang, Jinlun Wang, and the others."
As these words were spoken, Faxiang and the others' faces changed drastically. They had assumed Great Sage Shengxin would become their backing.
Never did they expect Great Sage Shengxin would actually offer to take Nie Xiuyuan as a disciple. If Nie Xiuyuan agreed, wouldn't they all die without burial?
"Hmph!"
Nie Xiuyuan snorted coldly: "Your words sound sweeter than singing. If the annihilation of my Nie family could be so easily dismissed, wouldn't I, Nie Xiuyuan, be unworthy of being a son? Let alone breaking through inner demons to achieve true freedom and liberation.
Today, I, Nie Xiuyuan, am here for three things only: first, revenge; second, still revenge; third, also revenge!"
Hearing this, the fear in Faxiang and his group vanished instantly, replaced by ridicule in their eyes as they looked at Nie Xiuyuan.
Hiss...
The surrounding spectators gasped.
They never imagined Nie Xiuyuan's desire for revenge could be so resolute—remaining unmoved even before a Great Sage who could achieve Buddhahood at any moment.
Meanwhile, the experts of Baoxiang Kingdom thought to themselves: This youth must not be allowed to live!
If not for Great Sage Shengxin's presence, they would have struck to kill this man themselves.
"Amitabha."
Great Sage Shengxin showed no anger, speaking unhurriedly: "Xiuyuan, your killing intent is too heavy. Allow this old monk to dispel the murderous aura in your heart, then convert to Buddhism."
He wasn't truly cherishing talent, but rather wanted to give the world an explanation.
After all, reputation is paramount for Buddhist sacred lands.
With that, Great Sage Shengxin turned his gaze to Great Sage Jiaoyang and Great Sage Yishan, saying: "I trust you two won't mind this old monk taking Xiuyuan away?"
Just as Great Sage Jiaoyang was about to speak, Great Sage Yishan cut in: "If Great Sage Shengxin can accomplish it, by all means try. But this junior must remind you, Shizhi Xiuyuan isn't someone just anyone can take away."
Great Sage Shengxin smiled: "Among all living beings under the Saint Realm, this old monk can take any of them away. Since you two won't interfere, let us simply watch events unfold."
Before the words faded, a leisurely voice suddenly echoed from the sky.
"You speak with great arrogance. Today, this seat shall see just what capability you possess to take away this seat's disciple!"
At this, the entire scene erupted in shock!
Another expert?
How had we failed to detect this expert's presence earlier?
Filled with confusion, everyone—including Great Sage Shengxin—turned toward the source of the voice.
They saw a man in white robes whiter than snow, waving a folding fan, walking through the air with extraordinary bearing.
When Nie Xiuyuan and the others recognized the newcomer, they all knelt and said in unison: "We pay respects to Shizun!"
The newcomer was Chu Feng. After twirling his fan once, he said calmly: "Rise."
Great Sage Shengxin within the golden Buddha statue looked at the man before him and subconsciously asked: "May I ask for your name, Daoyou?"
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