EBE Chapter 12807 The Infernal Buddhist Kingdom
Chapter 12807 The Infernal Buddhist Kingdom
Chapter 12807 The Infernal Buddhist Kingdom
"How is it?"
Upon seeing Ye Chen's return, the Celestial Ancestor of the Azure Sky hurriedly inquired.
Ye Chen smiled and said, "I have not failed in my mission."
At that moment, he took out the illusory relics and the remains of Master Huikong.
Upon seeing this, the Celestial Ancestor was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Very good, very good!"
"With this illusory relic, I can temporarily calm my mind."
He paused for a moment, then added, "However, the forces of the Divine Tomb are extremely powerful, and I also need time to prepare."
His gaze fell on the corpse of Ancestor Huikong, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "The corpse of Ancestor Huikong is an excellent material for refining pills. I can purify this corpse and refine it into a powerful demonic pill to strengthen my own power. You just wait for me for one day."
Ye Chen frowned, but he also knew that haste makes waste.
Since the Celestial Ancestor still wants to refine pills, then he can only wait.
Qiong Cang Gen Zu said no more, turned around and stepped into the Upside-Down Temple, put away the illusory relic, and then placed the corpse of Hui Kong Lao Zu in the alchemy furnace, lit the alchemical fire, and began to purify the energy in the corpse.
The alchemical fire burned fiercely, and the golden alchemical fire collided with the demonic energy in the corpse, making a sizzling sound. Dense baleful energy surged out from the alchemical furnace, which was suppressed by the Azure Ancestor with a wave of his hand, and purified and refined little by little.
Time passed slowly, and after a full day, the malevolent energy within the alchemy furnace gradually subsided, and two pitch-black pills slowly emerged.
The pill was surrounded by dense demonic energy, faintly containing a powerful force.
"It's done!"
Qiong Cang Gen Zu opened the alchemy furnace, took out two pills, and handed one to Ye Chen.
"This pill can be called the 'Yin-Yang Reversal Demon Pill'. It is made by using the remains of Ancestor Huikong as the main material, combining the power of alchemy with the power of Buddhism and demons, as well as the spiritual energy of the earth veins accumulated in Deyao District over many years."
Qiong Cang Genzu spoke slowly, his tone serious, "After taking this pill, you can enter a demonic state for one hour. During this hour, your strength will increase dramatically, especially since you have the abyss aura within you. The effect will be even more significant after taking it."
"Take good care of it; it will be very useful in a life-or-death situation."
"Thank you, senior." Ye Chen's heart stirred, and he accepted the Yin-Yang Reversal Demon Pill, examining it carefully.
He could sense a powerful demonic aura emanating from this pill.
This demonic energy acts like a catalyst, igniting desires and the dark energy hidden within the human body, causing people to become possessed by demons in a short period of time and greatly enhancing their strength.
However, taking this kind of elixir obviously comes at a huge cost.
Firstly, it depletes the body's potential; secondly, it may lead one astray into the demonic path.
With the abyss weighing on his shoulders, the Yin-Yang Reversal Demon Pill undoubtedly has a more ferocious effect on Ye Chen.
Ye Chen carefully put it away, thinking that he should never take it lightly unless absolutely necessary.
Qiong Cang Gen Zu said, "Yes, I am a little tired and need to rest for a few more days before I can leave the mountain."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen frowned deeply. He hadn't expected to have to wait several more days, and he was already getting impatient.
He wanted to speak, but the Celestial Ancestor raised his hand to stop him, indicating that he didn't need to urge him.
Ye Chen sighed, suppressing his inner turmoil. Remembering the Lord of the Tide's instructions, he immediately asked:
"Senior, there is one more thing."
"I have come here today not only to ask for your help, senior, but also to search for the Heart of the Divine Being. You discarded the Heart of the Divine Being years ago, but I do not know where you discarded it."
Upon hearing the words "Heart of the Divine Destiny," the expression of the Celestial Ancestor changed slightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes. He slowly said, "The Heart of the Divine Destiny, I know about it, and I can tell you its whereabouts."
"But you absolutely cannot give this to Void Market; it can only be given to Ren Feifan."
Ye Chen didn't mention the Void Market, but the Azure Sky Ancestor, with his keen insight, had already glimpsed it.
"Oh? Why?" Ye Chen wondered.
"The Heart of the Divine Destiny was personally crafted by the Devouring Ancestor, containing ultimate malevolent energy and dream-weaving power," the Celestial Ancestor slowly said.
"Ren Feifan is currently suffering from the backlash of the karmic fire of the Divine Tomb. His future body is being burned by the karmic fire, and the most severely affected part is his heart."
"His heart is in danger of being extinguished."
"And the dream-making power of the Divine Heart can just resolve his crisis."
"You can use the Heart of the Divine to construct dreams, and within those dreams, repair Ren Feifan's damaged heart, or even rebuild it from scratch, creating a brand new heart for him."
“If you hand this over to Void Market, Ren Feifan will have no hope of survival.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's heart sank.
After listening to what the Celestial Ancestor Qiong Cang said, he vaguely realized that the Heart of the Divine Deity was the key and could save Ren Feifan's heart.
However, he had promised the Lord of the Tide to retrieve the Heart of the Divine Destiny, and if he broke his promise, he would surely be hunted down by the Void Market.
Moreover, directly breaking a contract can also bring inner demons.
Ye Chen was conflicted for a moment.
"Where is the Heart of the Divine Being now?" Ye Chen asked.
No matter what, we must obtain the Heart of the Divine Being first.
"The Celestial Ancestor said: The Heart of the Divine Constellation is in the Deyao District, which I discarded in the deepest part of the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom back then."
"That Boundless Buddhist Kingdom is the core area of the Deyao District."
"Back then, in order to sever my love with the Great Mother Goddess and to pay the high monks of the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom for the reward of living in seclusion here, I abandoned the Heart of the Divine Abode in the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom, where it was sealed by the high monks of the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom with the 'Ten Thousand Buddhas Suppressing Demon Formation'."
"After all, the Heart of the Divine Destiny was forged by the Devouring Ancestor, and its malevolent energy is too strong. If it is discarded at will, it will bring great disaster to the Deyao District. Only the Ten Thousand Buddhas Demon Suppression Formation can suppress it."
He paused, then added, "Over the years, I have refined countless pills for the Deyao District and resolved many crises. The debt I owed to the Wujian Buddhist Kingdom back then has long been paid off."
“I once went to the Boundless Buddha Kingdom to retrieve the Heart of the Divine Star, but I was met with difficulties by the high monks there. They said that to retrieve the Heart of the Divine Star, one must first pass the trials of the Three Buddhas. Otherwise, no one is allowed to touch the Heart of the Divine Star, not even me.”
Ye Chen frowned and said, "So, does that mean the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom has completely seized the Heart of the Divine Being? They won't even return it when you asked for it back, Senior?"
Qiong Cang Gen Zu said, "That's right. They brought up the Three Buddhas Trial, which is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for us."
"Hmm... However, I can't pass that trial, but you might be able to give it a try."
Ye Chen said, "Me?"
Qiong Cang Gen Zu said, "Yes, your supernatural powers are astonishing, and you bear many divine powers. Perhaps you can pass that trial."
"Take my verbal instruction and go to the Boundless Buddha Kingdom, saying that you must retrieve the Heart of the Divine Being. This thing is the key to saving Ren Feifan, and it cannot be lost."
"Once you retrieve the Heart of the Divine Deity, and I have finished my meditation, we can return to the Golden District together."
As he spoke, he conjured a golden edict and handed it to Ye Chen: "Go ahead, and be careful on your journey."
Ye Chen thought for a moment, replied "Yes," and accepted the oral decree. After a short rest, he left the Upside-Down Temple and set off for the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom.
……
The Boundless Buddhist Kingdom was located in the heart of the Deyao District, and Ye Chen quickly stepped into this territory.
Here, golden light swirled across the sky, Buddhist chants echoed endlessly, and magnificent palaces and pavilions were built against the mountain, with incense smoke rising straight into the clouds.
But inexplicably, Ye Chen sensed that beneath this peaceful and serene surface, something filthy was lurking, and a faint, eerie aura seemed to be present underground.
"This Boundless Buddha Kingdom seems to be more complex than it appears on the surface?"
Ye Chen felt a chill, but he had only come for the Heart of the Divine Being and did not want to delve into anything. He immediately went to the "Boundless Buddhist Temple" in the center of the Buddhist Kingdom.
He did not deliberately conceal his aura, so the monks of the Wujian Buddhist Temple were all shocked when they learned that the Lord of Reincarnation had come to visit, and they all came out to greet him.
"This old monk, Jinglian, greets the Lord of Reincarnation."
An elderly man dressed in a moon-white monk's robe, with a gaunt face and a compassionate look in his eyes, led a group of monks out.
"Greetings, Master Jinglian." Ye Chen bowed respectfully.
"The Lord of Reincarnation has arrived. This old monk has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me," Master Jinglian said politely.
Ye Chen handed over the oral edict from the Celestial Ancestor Qiong Cang and went straight to the point: "Master Jing Lian, I have come here on the orders of the Celestial Ancestor Qiong Cang to retrieve the Heart of the Divine Deity. I beg you to grant my request."
"Should we retrieve the Heart of the Divine Healer?"
Upon hearing this, Master Jinglian frowned slightly, took the oral decree, and examined it.
After a pause, he said, "This is a bit difficult. The Lord of Reincarnation is unwilling to grant my request, but there are reasons for it."
"The Heart of the Divine Destiny has now been used by our Buddhist Kingdom to suppress a great demon. That demon is extremely ferocious and has become even more violent after the chaos was revived. Only the power of the Heart of the Divine Destiny can barely suppress him. It must not be taken out lightly."
Ye Chen frowned and said, "I've heard that as long as one passes the Trial of the Three Buddhas, one can retrieve the Heart of the Divine Being. Is Master going back on his word?"
“Those were times, these are times now.” Master Jinglian sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness.
“In the past, before chaos arose, the demon’s power was still weak. Although the Heart of the God was used to suppress it, it could also be temporarily borrowed by those undergoing trials.”
"But now chaos is sweeping across the world, and the power of the demons is surging. Once the Heart of the Divine Destiny leaves the body, the entire Deyao District will suffer annihilation. This old monk dares not take such a great risk. Please forgive me, Lord of Reincarnation."
"Forgive me?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. "I don't care what kind of demon it is. Today, I must obtain the Heart of the Divine Being. I will also pass the Trial of the Three Buddhas!"
Ye Chen's intuition was extremely sharp, and he had already discerned that Master Jinglian's words about suppressing the demon were only half true and half false, and there must be another hidden story behind them.
He had no interest in exploring the reasons behind it; he only wanted to retrieve the Heart of the Divine Destiny.
Master Jinglian said, "Lord of Reincarnation, please do not make things difficult for this old monk."
Ye Chen's face turned cold, and with a clang, he drew the Heavenly Emperor Intercepting Sword, saying:
"Would the master like to test my sword to see if it is sharp?"
His words carried a threatening tone, and the sword emanated a murderous aura, emitting a buzzing sound. A terrifying pressure instantly swept across the surroundings, causing the sky to darken and the wind and clouds to lose their color.
Master Jinglian's expression changed drastically, and the monks around him were also terrified.
Ye Chen's aura as the Lord of Reincarnation, combined with the sharp aura of the Heavenly Emperor's Intercepting Dao Sword, immediately made everyone breathless.
Even though they knew Ye Chen was threatening them and slapping the entire Boundless Buddhist Kingdom in the face, no one dared to utter a sound.
At this moment, Ye Chen was like a demon god or sword god, and no one dared to provoke him.
Ye Chen didn't care about saving face; he had no time to waste.
"Lord of Reincarnation, please calm down, why is it so serious!"
Master Jinglian hurriedly raised her hand to dissuade Ye Chen.
After a moment of silence, a struggle flashed in his eyes, but he finally sighed, clasped his hands together, and said:
"Very well, very well. I will make an exception for you because of your sincerity and allow you to participate in the Trial of the Three Buddhas."
"The trial is perilous, and life and death are in the hands of fate. If you can pass the trial, I will entrust the Heart of the Divine Being to you. If you cannot, I ask the Lord of Reincarnation not to entangle you any further and to leave the Boundless Buddhist Kingdom immediately."
"Alright! It's a deal!" Ye Chen sheathed his sword, the anger in his eyes subsiding slightly.
"Lord of Reincarnation, please come."
Master Jinglian led Ye Chen into the main hall of the Wujian Buddhist Temple. Then, she formed a mudra with her hands and chanted incantations. A golden light gate slowly appeared in the main hall.
Within the gate of light, Buddhist light and demonic energy intertwined, exuding endless eeriness and majesty.
Master Jinglian said, “This is the gate of the trials of the Buddhas of the Three Worlds. Once you step into it, you will experience the three trials of killing, passion, and Buddhahood and demonhood. Only by having righteous thoughts and breaking through all illusions can you pass. Lord of Reincarnation, please.”
Ye Chen nodded, then, without further hesitation, gripped the Heavenly Emperor Intercepting Sword and stepped into the gate of light.
The moment the portal closed, a powerful force swept over Ye Chen's entire body. Ye Chen felt a darkness before his eyes, and when he opened them again, he found himself amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
The three trials of killing, passion, and Buddhahood are clearly the first trial—the trial of killing—judging from the scene before us.
Ye Chen saw blood raining down everywhere, the ground beneath his feet soaked in blood, emitting a pungent, fishy smell.
All around, countless dead souls roared and rushed forward; they were all enemies that Ye Chen had killed in the past.
There are abyssal demons, evil cultivators and bandits, and even the once-powerful pillar god.
Their faces were ferocious, their eyes filled with resentment, and they kept roaring "blood for blood." Demonic energy and resentment intertwined, transforming into ferocious claws that tore at Ye Chen.
"Kill him! Kill him!"
"Lord of Reincarnation, your hands are stained with blood, your sins are heinous, you do not deserve to live!"
The ghosts roared incessantly, and images of past battles kept flashing through Ye Chen's mind. A demon quietly grew in his heart, and a bloodthirsty desire surged within him.
"Is this the Trial of Slaughter? Using past sins as a trigger, it stirs up my inner demons, causing me to sink into slaughter."
Ye Chen's eyes narrowed, and he instantly snapped out of it, swinging out the Heavenly Emperor Intercepting Sword in his hand.
"When I killed in the past, it was either to protect myself or to safeguard others; I never killed innocent people indiscriminately! Killing is not a sin; the intention is! If one's heart is free of evil thoughts, killing many evil people is not a sin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling sword light shot out from Ye Chen's hand. It was not a killing to stop killing, but a purifying sword light containing the power of reincarnation.
Wherever the sword light passed, the howling souls were enveloped, their resentment and demonic energy were gradually purified, and their originally ferocious faces gradually became calm.
Ye Chen formed hand seals and silently chanted the Samsara Mantra. The immense power of Samsara transformed into golden divine light, enveloping all the departed souls.
"Annihilate!"
With a thought, Ye Chen unleashed the divine light of reincarnation, annihilating all the departed souls.
The mountains of corpses and seas of blood receded, the rain of blood stopped, and a golden Buddhist light fell upon Ye Chen. The power of merit within his body surged, and his entire body shone with golden light.
Ye Chen passed this trial of killing with ease, and even his merit increased because he understood the principle that killing is not a sin.
The scene changed abruptly in the next moment; the mountains of corpses and seas of blood disappeared, replaced by a warm and inviting courtyard.
In the courtyard, his many confidantes, including Meishen, Xia Ruoxue, and Feng Qingxue, were smiling at him, their eyes full of tenderness.
Xia Ruoxue walked slowly forward, gently took his hand, and said softly, "Ye Chen, let's stop fighting and killing. Stay with us, okay?"
Feng Qingxue also stepped forward, her eyes full of anticipation: "Yes, Ye Chen, the world's conflicts are none of our business. We only want to spend our lives with you."
Ye Chen knew at a glance that this was the second trial, a test of love that would last a lifetime.
Gentle words and sincere feelings, like the heaviest shackles, shrouded Ye Chen's heart.
These shackles are also armor, protecting Ye Chen's Dao heart.
Ye Chen was very perceptive and noticed the trap in this level.
If he indulges in the pleasures of love, he will naturally fall into depravity.
But if he were to sever all ties to attain enlightenment and kill his beloved, it would also breed endless inner demons.
"Let's join forces to quell the world's conflicts first, and then stay together forever."
Ye Chen looked at the women and quickly found the correct answer. He released golden divine light, which enveloped the women.
The women's figures completely dissipated, as if they had merged into the light and become one with Ye Chen.
Ye Chen received the blessings of countless lovers, bathed in boundless light, seemingly possessing limitless power. With a clang, his flying sword slashed out, and in the depths of his being, he comprehended a new way of swordsmanship—
The Way of the Sword and the Passion!
Wield your sword with passion; with passion in your heart, you will be invincible!
The second trial was also easily passed, and the scene changed again.
This time, Ye Chen found himself in a state of chaos.
Ahead, a figure exactly like him stood silently.
The figure was surrounded by dense abyssal demonic energy and chaotic evil energy, with bloodshot eyes and a violent and evil aura. It was his future self who had opened the path of the Heavenly Demon and fallen into chaos and confusion.
Simply activating the Heavenly Demon Body will prevent Ye Chen from falling into depravity, but if he falls into chaos, he will still be in danger of falling into evil.
"Ye Chen, give up."
The future Heavenly Demon spoke, his voice hoarse and cold: "Instead of bearing the Great Dao of the Saints, why not completely succumb to chaos, transform into a Heavenly Demon, and wield the power of life and death over all things? How carefree and unrestrained would that be?"
"I will not succumb." Ye Chen said calmly, the Heavenly Emperor Intercepting Sword was already gathering power, and spiritual energy was surging forth.
"Stubborn fool!" the future demon roared, his demonic energy surging and transforming into a giant demonic hand that slammed towards Ye Chen.
"The sword of compassion will slay!"
Ye Chen roared and unleashed the newly comprehended Dao of Love and Sword, slashing out a dazzling sword light.
That was the sword light of protection!
In the vastness of chaos, how can one ensure they won't get lost?
Ye Chen's answer was simply the word "love"!
If you have feelings in your heart and something you want to protect, you will not get lost!
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As the sword light flashed, the future demon was instantly annihilated, its form completely collapsing and dissipating.
Ye Chen was surrounded by divine light, like a celestial being or a sacred being. His projection shone throughout the entire Boundless Buddhist Kingdom.
The monks of the Boundless Buddha Kingdom were in an uproar, all showing expressions of awe and praising in hushed tones: "As expected of the Lord of Reincarnation, he was able to break through the trials of the Three Buddhas so easily. We cannot match his state of mind!"
Having passed all three trials, Ye Chen could have left the trial space directly, but at the last moment of the trial, he faintly sensed an unusual movement coming from underground.
"Ok?"
Ye Chen frowned slightly. At this moment, his Dao heart was clear, and he could vaguely sense that the aura coming from underground seemed to be of the same origin as the aura of the Great Heavenly Emperor's path.
"A person with the power to become the Heavenly Emperor has been suppressed underground?"
"Could it be that the great demon that the old monk Jinglian spoke of is actually one of the Great Heavenly Emperor's men?"