Chapter 396.2: All Buddhas Emerge, the Land of Buddha Falls!

Only the Half-Buddhas and those deeply versed in Buddhist teachings understood the terror hidden within those six words. It was the speech of a True Buddha. One sentence could bring all beings to their knees! In fact, if that True Buddha wished it, he could annihilate all life in the Flowing Wind World with a single sentence.

Streams of holy light lit up the sky. Holy Buddhist light filled the world. Within such an environment, ordinary mortals would become immune to all illness. As one projection after another appeared, every Buddhist disciple became solemn.

In the void above Guiqi City sat ninety-seven Buddhas. All of them were Mythic experts, each representing a Land of Buddha’s sacred land.

"Greetings, Venerable Buddhas!"

Such Mythics were known as Venerable Buddhas. Moreover, all ninety-seven of them illuminated the heavens. The gathered Buddhist Sons and Maidens would likely never surpass this level.

White-Brow Venerable Buddha said with compassionate authority, "The ceremony is complete. Enter the Buddhist Pagoda, observe the Infinite Mantras, debate Buddhist opportunities, and discuss the Buddhist Canon."

Unlight Buddhist Son flicked his sleeve and flew toward the pagoda. "As you command!"

Ling Yayi anxiously scanned his surroundings, but he could not find the Blood Master. The other Thirteen Northern Demons did the same. They sought their master but found no trace of him. Disappointed, Ling Yayi entered the pagoda.

In a corner of the city, Chen Huan's gaze also swept about, searching for someone. Daoist Kunxia narrowed his eyes at the Venerable Buddhas overhead. In fear, he quickly concealed all traces of his aura. He had also prepared an insect and waited for an opportunity. The moment the Blood Master appeared, Daoist Kunxia would enslave him as a puppet!

Meanwhile, though the Venerable Buddhas appeared motionless, they were sweeping their divine senses across the land to find the Blood Master. Ever since they had learned of his appearance, the Land of Buddha had sent Half-Buddhas to search for him, but to no avail. Unbeknownst to them, they were simply too weak to find him.

Just then, Qi Yuan tapped Chen Huan's shoulder, looking pleased. "Not bad. Just a few years and you've already become a Yin Spirit?"

After spending a passionate night with him, Canary and Ning Tao returned to the Star Golden Core. Using the expanded Star Golden Core chapter of the Qi Yuan Scripture, they continued capturing new stars.

Meanwhile, Qi Yuan had wandered throughout the Flowing Wind World alone, searching for traces of the Myriad Phenomena Gate and perfecting his scripture. Now that the Myriad Buddhas Assembly had begun, he decided to show up.

Chen Huan turned around abruptly, his voice trembling. "B-Big Brother!"

This familiar voice, face, and unreliable tone!

There was no mistaking it. His big brother had returned!

Then, Chen Huan suddenly remembered something. "Big Brother, run! I just saw Foolish Daoist. He held up one finger toward me!"

Long ago, Chen Huan and Foolish Daoist had agreed that the signal meant, “Danger, run!” Naturally, Chen Huan did not know that the entire Land of Buddha was looking for Qi Yuan.

Still, Qi Yuan seemed relaxed. "Run from what? I came to beg these single dogs for alms."

Hearing the familiar style of speech, Chen Huan felt somewhat reassured. "Shouldn't we leave first?"

Nearby, Daoist Kunxia narrowed his eyes, searching for an opportunity.

Qi Yuan smiled happily. "Don't worry. I beg for alms all the time. These single dogs are very nice. I always leave with a full harvest."

He felt begging for alms was better than borrowing money. Borrowing money meant worrying about repayment and considering how much money others possessed. Begging for alms was different. We lack affinity, you say? How dare you! I’ll just sit here and refuse to leave!

"Uh..." Chen Huan was bewildered. "Are these Half-Buddhas really that easy to talk to?"

"Of course," Qi Yuan said mysteriously. "And today I came prepared. I've brought a huge gift for the Land of Buddha. Hehe..."

Chen Huan only partially believed him. "Big Brother, maybe you should make a plan for begging alms?"

Even though Qi Yuan’s plans were often unreliable, he felt that not making a plan was somehow even worse.

Qi Yuan immediately flew into the sky. "Why make a plan for something this small? Just wait here peacefully."

His actions instantly attracted everyone's attention. Aside from the ninety-seven Venerable Buddhas and the Buddhist Sons and Maidens participating in the assembly, flight was prohibited. Countless eyes turned toward him—some in surprise, others in shock.

The ninety-seven Venerable Buddhas naturally noticed him as well. Their expressions shifted uncertainty. Where did the man come from? How could their divine senses fail to detect him?

Amid swirling Buddhist sounds, White-Brow Venerable Buddha said calmly, "Blood Master, you have come."

The cultivators of Guiqi City were astonished.

"That's the Blood Master?!"

"What an ancient name!"

"The legendary figure from the past?"

However, some elderly Great Supremes underwent dramatic changes in expression. Long-buried memories resurfaced as they gazed at the blood-red figure in the sky. And here they had thought that meeting him again would not affect them. Yet the mere sight of him made them tremble uncontrollably.

"Wugui Battalion Armor Three bows before the Blood Master!"

"Wugui Battalion Liu Qing pays respects to the Blood Master!"

All the former Great Supremes lowered their heads.

The dog demon following the Unlight Buddhist Son widened his eyes. Smelling the scent of urine, he appeared utterly incredulous. "Aaah! That young master has already become a god!"

The dog demon had peed himself without realizing it. Unbeknownst to him, the fear of Qi Yuan had long been engraved into his soul. Not to mention that Qi Yuan had already reached a realm beyond his imagination. Though the terrifying blood-red demon sword was gone, Qi Yuan’s face alone exuded an imposing majesty.

Qi Yuan stood in the void, facing ninety-seven Venerable Buddhas. Somehow, the Venerable Buddhas appeared smaller and lower than he did.

"I've arrived, single dogs. I know you've been waiting a long time. But don't rush."

Of course, the legendary figure ruined the atmosphere the moment he spoke.

Daoist Kunxia furrowed his brow and asked Chen Huan, "Is there something wrong with Blood Master's head?"

He actually called Venerable Buddhas single dogs! While it was technically true that they were all single, saying it aloud was rather disrespectful.

Chen Huan said nervously, "Master simply thinks differently from ordinary people."

He finally understood why Foolish Daoist had warned him to run. If the Blood Master spoke to Venerable Buddhas like this, he would be beaten to death!

White-Brow Venerable Buddha's expression shifted slightly. Still, maintaining his dignity, he demanded, "Since you've appeared, hand over the Great Sun Golden Lotus."

He did not attack on the spot. Buddhas cared about appearances.

"Ahem." Qi Yuan’s crimson robes fluttered. "Although swallowing your Great Sun Golden Lotus means I owe you one, I always repay kindness with kindness and grievances with grievances. How about I compensate you instead?"

Not far away, the corner of Can Tuo’s mouth twitched as he trembled all over. The calamity star had really come. Surely he isn't actually planning to—

He dared not finish that thought.

White-Brow Venerable Buddha asked, "Oh? And how do you plan to compensate us?"

His voice spread throughout Guiqi City as he secretly examined Qi Yuan's background.

Qi Yuan announced loudly, "I have a way to solve the Land of Buddha's endless wars!"

"What way?" asked a Venerable Buddha patiently.

Cold sweat appeared on Can Tuo's forehead. He wanted to run.

"Why does the Land of Buddha keep fighting? Isn't it because you're missing a Buddha Ancestor? My kind heart aches at the chaos in your land! So why not eliminate the root cause? I'll give you a Buddha Ancestor!"

The atmosphere became heavy and silent. No one dared to speak. All cultivators held their breath. The Blood Master sure is courageous. Still, giving them a Buddha Ancestor? Is he tired of living?

Qi Yuan asked, "Oh? Why aren't you speaking? Do you think my gift is too small? How about this? If one Buddha Ancestor isn't enough, I'll give you two, three, four, no problem! Besides, they’re all suitable candidates!

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"Nonsense!"

"Watch your words, child!"

"How dare you speak so casually about True Buddhas!"

The Venerable Buddhas could no longer tolerate it. If they let him continue talking, who knew what nonsense he would utter next? Where was the dignity of Buddhism? Where was its law?

A Venerable Buddha immediately struck. A gigantic Buddhist palm descended from the heavens, threatening to capture Qi Yuan.

Chen Huan's heart tightened. "We're doomed!"

He regretted everything. If only he had dragged Qi Yuan away earlier! Even after ten thousand years, Qi Yuan’s personality had not changed at all!

Instead of evading, Qi Yuan casually said, "Hey, show me some respect. I'm the leader of your future leader."

His words echoed like a heavenly decree. The gigantic Buddhist palm vanished into thin air.

In the next moment, the Buddhist light filling the sky turned crimson. All Buddhist radiance became blood-red light. The solemn sacred land transformed into a supreme realm of slaughter. The sky bled red, and a boundless sea of blood surged. It seemed as though an unparalleled demon was being born. The sight of Qi Yuan standing in the void, his crimson robe fluttering, was both beautiful and demonic.

The Buddhist light was completely overshadowed. Blood waves churned as killing intent overrun the heavens.

"When leaders are speaking, don't interrupt. These local single dogs have terrible manners."