This divine tree seemed to contain boundless divine power, possessing an unimaginable might.
As soon as it appeared, it radiated endless divine light. One could see countless golden scriptures swirling around it, constantly transforming. One could even hear ancient chants echoing faintly in the surroundings. Just by listening, one would involuntarily feel a profound sense of awe.
Buddhist Divine Technique — Subjugating Dragon Divine Tree!!
This was a supreme divine ability specifically created to suppress dragonkind. Once unleashed, it could exert tremendous pressure on dragons. Legend has it that a great Buddhist master who mastered this technique could suppress billions of dragons.
Boom!!
The Subjugating Dragon Divine Tree fell from the heavens, bearing down on the fire dragon.
Simultaneously, countless scriptures on the divine tree began to shimmer and converge into golden chains that slithered like spirit serpents toward the fire dragon, attempting to completely bind and imprison it beneath the divine tree.
The divine chains were extremely fast—within an instant, they wrapped around the fire dragon. Countless scriptures pulsed with Buddha's radiance, burrowing into the fire dragon's body in an attempt to suppress and refine it. Waves of chanting hammered at the fire dragon's will. The chants even passed through the fire dragon and echoed directly in Yi Tianxing's mind.
The fire dragon was, after all, a Fate Map Divine Ability, inherently spiritual and closely connected to Yi Tianxing's life essence.
This Living Buddha wasn't just trying to subdue the fire dragon—he was trying to subjugate Yi Tianxing, the true dragon of the human path.
"Trying to convert this emperor? You're dreaming."
Yi Tianxing sneered coldly. Instinctively, the Innocent Heavenly Sound Treasure Tree within him emitted its supreme heavenly sound. Under its influence, the ancient chanting was instantly shattered.
Crack!!
The golden chains binding the fire dragon exploded into fragments, dissolving into golden Sanskrit that vanished into the void. Freed, the fire dragon let out a deafening roar, its crimson claws ablaze as it smashed down on the Subjugating Dragon Divine Tree.
A terrifying force erupted, causing the divine tree to violently explode on the spot.
"As expected of Emperor Yi. A monstrous genius renowned throughout the world. Your divine abilities are truly boundless. However... this humble monk has one more technique. Please, Your Majesty, allow me to demonstrate it."
The Living Buddha spoke gently.
A dazzling golden light burst forth from behind him. Suddenly, an ancient lamp appeared above his head. It was a lotus lamp, glowing with golden light. At its core burned a mystical relic, emitting layers of golden radiance. Within the lamp, golden lamp oil rippled softly.
Within this Buddhist light, one could faintly see countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats chanting sutras.
It felt as though ten thousand Buddhas surrounded it—a sacred and awe-inspiring scene.
Wherever the light touched, wave after wave of chanting surged directly into the mind.
"What an artifact. What a divine lamp," Yi Tianxing muttered to himself, inwardly impressed.
There was no denying it—this was an extraordinary Buddhist treasure. The aura it exuded had already surpassed the Mysterious-Grade, reaching the level of an Earth-Grade treasure.
Earth-Grade Treasures—also known as Innate Spirit Treasures.
The lamp's aura was vast and irresistible.
"This is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Lamp, a peerless Innate Spirit Treasure. It is the foundation of our Jixiang Temple's fortune—our sect's guardian treasure. It is rarely used. Today, I invoke it to display the supreme might of the Buddha."
The Living Buddha continued, "If Emperor Yi is willing to cease this battle, my Jixiang Temple would also prefer peace."
"Impossible," Yi Tianxing replied without hesitation, firmly rejecting the offer.
Though calm, he remained extremely vigilant.
An Innate Spirit Treasure—this Ten Thousand Buddhas Lamp—was a legendary artifact. Each such treasure contained a complete origin law. With continued refinement, it could wield the power of heavenly law, drawing upon the power of the world itself.
This was the core treasure that upheld Jixiang Temple's destiny. Its might was unimaginable.
However, wielding such a treasure required immense cultivation. Even its master could only unleash a portion of its power.
"Ten Thousand Buddhas Seal!!"
The Living Buddha made his move.
Brilliant light surged from the Ten Thousand Buddhas Lamp. Countless golden rays filled the sky, dyeing the void in gold. Figures of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas appeared, shimmering in and out of existence.
Ten thousand Buddhas chanted in unison.
Sanskrit characters merged together under a profound force, forming an enormous swastika-shaped Buddha seal (卍) in the sky. The mark rotated continuously, radiating infinite Buddha light. Chanting poured into it, causing it to grow larger by the second.
"Put down your blade, and become a Buddha on the spot!!"
"Put down your blade, and become a Buddha on the spot!!"
The mantra echoed across the plains, drilling into the minds of all who heard it. Many began to feel an urge to convert to Buddhism, to become devoted followers of the Dharma.
This Swastika Buddha Seal clearly possessed the terrifying power to convert all beings.
The ceaseless conversion chants surged into the soul, shaking one's will and attempting to forcibly convert one's inner power to Buddhist force.
Boom boom boom!!
The giant swastika mark moved closer to Yi Tianxing, inch by inch. With each movement, its pressure intensified as if the entire world was pressing down upon him.
"So strong. So this is an Innate Spirit Treasure. This Ten Thousand Buddhas Lamp—does it contain an entire Ten Thousand Buddhas Realm? It condenses the essence of Buddhism. That swastika seal clearly represents annihilation. To oppose Buddhism is to be deemed evil, and thus fall under its suppression."
Yi Tianxing saw the true essence of Buddhism within the seal.
On the surface, it preached compassion—but at its core, it was supremely domineering. Its true nature was supremacy of the self.
"Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, empower me!"
Yi Tianxing felt the immense pressure but showed no hesitation. Madness flashed in his eyes. He would go head-to-head with this Innate Spirit Treasure.
The Heavenly Emperor Tower glowed, radiating divine light that merged into his body. In that instant, Yi Tianxing's physique and the treasure fused perfectly. He could clearly feel the boundless power within the Tower—the power of heaven and earth surging through his blood and bones.
He had rarely merged the tower's power directly into his body. The risk was too great. Without sufficient physical strength, the backlash would destroy him.
But now, after refining his body to a new level, he found he could briefly sustain it.
In this moment, Yi Tianxing felt invincible.
His body expanded explosively.
He instantly grew to hundreds of feet tall, clad in the Chaos War Dragon Robe, emanating a sovereign's might that filled the heavens and earth. He was like a supreme emperor, ruler of the cosmos.
"Fate Map — Heavenly Emperor's Dragon Command!!"
With a fierce shout, he poured his vast energy into his Fate Map.
ROAR!!
Within the Heavenly Emperor's Dragon Diagram, two dragons soared—one blue, one crimson, unleashing earth-shaking roars.
"It's huge!!"
"How can these dragons be so massive? Did His Majesty really summon those with his divine power? Just a wisp of their aura could annihilate me. I can't even think of resisting."
"My goodness. The dragons he summoned before are nothing compared to this. This is on a whole other level."
All around, bounty hunters were stunned.
They were familiar with Yi Tianxing, but most of their knowledge came from old rumors. He rarely showed his strength in public anymore.
Now, witnessing it firsthand left them in utter awe.
Even the Hanhai Dragon King and other powerful dragonkin hovering in the void looked grim.
Two colossal true dragons.
One blue, brimming with the essence of water. The other crimson—a massive fire dragon.
Each one was nearly three thousand meters long. Their presence altered the very fabric of reality: torrential rains poured down, flames scorched the sky. Water and fire intertwined magnificently.
They both charged straight at the swastika seal.
Dragon claws tore through Buddha light. The clash unleashed radiant explosions that twisted the void. The swastika seal trembled as if on the verge of shattering.
"Amitabha—Suppress!"
From within the Ten Thousand Buddhas Lamp, unending chants surged forth, strengthening the swastika with boundless Buddha light.
"Explode!!"
In the void, the water and fire dragons suddenly twisted together, their opposing forces unleashing an uncontrollable storm. The extreme clash of elemental law...