Lu Yang stepped out of the formation, his gaze sweeping majestically over all the perfected lords.
The formation shattered, and the buddha kingdom fell into nirvana. [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] was stupefied. What the hell is this? Deeply ensnared in a killing formation, and he still broke out?
This wasn't some trash formation!
It was an embryonic form of the Buddha Kingdom on Earth, presided over by four perfected lords, one of whom was comparable to the Mid-Stage Golden Core. And yet, a newly ascended perfected lord managed to fight his way out?
"Stop him."
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] finally changed his expression. Seeing that Lu Yang had already initiated his streak of light and was about to speed away, he immediately let out a roar and took the lead in the pursuit.
Almost simultaneously, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] and [Immortal Lord Daoyan] also made their moves.
At the start, the two had ulterior motives. Originating from the [Celestial Court], they had initially thought about trying to finish off the two Pure Land Bodhisattvas along with Lu Yang.
But now, the situation was wrong.
If they held back any longer, they would genuinely let this big fish, Lu Yang, escape. Thus, the two made a prompt decision. Hand seals changing, they spat out thunderous words:
"[Kan-Yang Intersection Li Immortal Method]!"
In an instant, brilliant light surged. The Yang within Kan ascended to intersect the Li position and transformed into fire; the Yin within Li descended to intersect the Kan position and transformed into water. Water and Fire were unified.
This water-fire concept was like two giant hands clapping together from above and below, instantly trapping Lu Yang inside. [Taiyang Cold Water] and [Shaoyin Sovereign Fire] emerged simultaneously. The former brought cold silence to all phenomena, weakening Lu Yang's profound wonders; the latter incinerated his dharma body, damaging his life force. They gave him no breathing room whatsoever.
"Well done!"
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] was overjoyed upon seeing this, though he also felt a faint palpitation of fear. If he were the one facing this move, he would undoubtedly die.
Looking across my Pure Land, perhaps only Precious Lotus could withstand this...
At the same time, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] believed Lu Yang was already in the palm of his hand and smiled arrogantly. "[Immortal Nexus] Demon Path, today you will face justice here!"
Before his voice had even faded, Lu Yang looked up in response.
In the next second, the light of water and fire completely swallowed his figure, dissolving his entire body. In an instant, he dissipated into nothingness; even his soul was gone.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this scene, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] was momentarily stunned. According to sect records, once an [Immortal Nexus] demon refined their golden nature, their soul became indestructible and imperishable. It should be very difficult to destroy. Even under the [Kan-Yang Intersection Li Immortal Method], he should have been able to persist for a moment. How could he be instantly annihilated?
"...Not good!"
In a flash, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] realized what happened, but it was already too late. In the outer heaven light sea, a golden illusionary color suddenly emerged from the void.
Lu Yang's figure, swift as light and lightning, flew out.
Splurt!
With a soft sound, blood light stained a large patch of the light sea red. [Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta] exploded on the spot into a sky-filling mist of blood, a trace of fear surfacing in his eyes.
Almost simultaneously, [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] arrived to assist.
But in the next second, a flag banner fluttering in the wind with black qi floating to the sky stood upon the light sea. From within it, three towering figures of light walked out.
Patriarch Nether Whisper! Suo Huan! Empress Xiao!
As banner spirits on the [Myriad Spirits Banner], as long as Lu Yang, the banner master, had a thought, he could summon them to his side in an instant, even across thousands of miles!
Rumble!
At this moment, Patriarch Nether Whisper and the other two attacked with full force, brazenly blocking the assistance of [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] and the others, buying time for Lu Yang.
His large hand had already grabbed [Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta] by the forehead.
[Deprivation]!
An [Unorthodox Dao Fruit], a fifth-grade perfected lord, could not stop Lu Yang's [Deprivation] at all. His entire body of unorthodox spiritual power, dharma body, and even his dao fruit were instantly stripped away by Lu Yang!
Then, merged!
Bang!
In the next second, Lu Yang released his hand. [Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta] disintegrated, then exploded with a boom. His soul shone brightly within the heavenly fire before finally turning into ashes.
In an instant, all sounds fell silent!
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory]'s mouth hung wide open. He hadn't expected at all that Lu Yang's first move after breaking free wasn't to flee, but to turn around and counter-kill!
Thinking of this, [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] felt something was wrong. This setup to kill Lu Yang relied on a time difference and also meant offending the Saint Sect. Time was extremely limited. Once Perfected Lord Feixue reacted, not only would the siege fail, but all participants would die!
The situation is not good!
Mahasthamaprapta is killed, the formation is broken, and this villain inexplicably summoned helpers. The siege momentum is broken. If this continues, I'm the one who will be stalled...
He absolutely could not be stalled!
Time was life. The longer they stalled, the more likely Perfected Lord Feixue would arrive, and the greater his chance of death. The battle had to end as soon as possible.
Hu!
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] exhaled deeply, then looked at [Immortal Lord Shaoyin]. "Benefactor Shaoyin, I have one more method that might achieve success."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] looked over with slightly brightened eyes. He naturally thought of the danger [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] had considered, but he was truly unwilling to give up such a great opportunity. Now that [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] said there was a way, he was naturally moved.
"I ask the two Benefactors to buy me some time."
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] took out a glazed, translucent treasure lotus from beneath his kasaya. "Once I activate this treasure, I guarantee that demon will die a violent death on the spot!"
"Good, good, good..."
[Immortal Lord Shaoyin] was overjoyed upon hearing this, laughing secretly in his heart. No wonder the sect classics say these cultivators are of the demonic path; they are so ruthless even when fighting among themselves.
To think such a demonic path could control the [Immortal Nexus]? The Great Dao truly has no eyes... Fortunately, the [Immortal Nexus] is about to reappear, giving us a chance to set things right.
Such a treasured land of the Great Dao should be rightfully taken over by my [Celestial Court] Righteous Path!
Despite his inner mockery, on the surface, [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] put on a sincere appearance. "Then we'll trouble the master. We shall protect you."
[Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] said gratefully, "Many thanks!"
"No trouble, no trouble..." [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] smiled kindly.
If this demon is truly greatly injured in order to kill the demon opposite him, then I wouldn't mind playing the fisherman who benefits while the snipe and clam fight...
He had killing intent!
He had thoughts of killing!
After all, they were all Immortal Nexus demons. Killing one was killing, killing two was also killing—no difference. Vanquishing demons to protect the Dao didn't require any talk of immortal virtue or morality.
In a flash of lightning, Lu Yang gave a command—
"Attack together!"
As his voice fell, Patriarch Nether Whisper and the other two followed closely behind Lu Yang. Simultaneously forming hand seals, four magnificent concepts surrounded [Immortal Lord Shaoyin] and the others instead!
Lu Yang didn't attack head-on but stalled—stalled hard.
After all, he understood the same logic: I don't need to win head-on. I just need to stall these people until Perfected Lord Feixue arrives.
When that time came, not a single one would escape!
Time passed minute by minute. [Immortal Lord Shaoyin]'s expression gradually turned ugly, especially seeing that under Suo Huan's enhancement, Lu Yang was still recovering!
[Wellspring Water] had the wonder of nourishment.
Now pouring over Lu Yang, it immediately extinguished most of the injuries on his body. Even his previously greatly consumed spiritual power was rapidly recovering to its peak.
But just then.
"Amitabha! Mighty Heavenly Dragon!"
Suddenly, the originally calm and focused [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] opened his eyes and laughed aloud. [Immortal Lord Shaoyin]'s spirits lifted upon seeing this.
Is he about to make his move?
In the next second, [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory] held the glazed treasure lotus in his hands, then threw it at his feet. Pressing his palms together, immeasurable Buddha sounds issued from his mouth:
"Excellent! Excellent!"
"The sea of bitterness is boundless, our Buddha is merciful. Through the great thousand worlds of Jambudvipa, past a hundred billion paradises, through the thirty-three heavens, freely and unhindered through the six paths of reincarnation!"
Amidst the rumbling Buddha chant, [Bodhisattva Precious Vajra Victory]'s figure rode the Buddha light, lotus flowers blooming with every step. In an instant, he vanished from everyone's sight.
Only a faint lingering sound remained in place—
"Excellent..."
"Excellent..."
[Immortal Lord Shaoyin]: "???"
You told me you were unleashing a big move and asked me to buy you time. Now the time is bought, and I let you unleash your move, and you tell me you ran away?
You evil demons of the Immortal Nexus!
You bastard!!!