"It seems the master has his own schemes."

"Doesn't the true person also have plans in mind?" Xinyuan retorted.

His face changed again, and along with it, the Qi Mechanism shifted. A faint blood-red flash appeared in Qing Yu's eyes, realizing that his probing had been detected by this sly old bald thief.

Both appeared to be merely exchanging words, without the slightest sign of making a move. But secretly, each was using their methods to test the other, delving into the depths hidden beneath the surface.

Qing Yu had been using the Blood Tears Eye in combination with the Heavenly Son's Qi Observation Skill to scrutinize Xinyuan, the Ten Directions Annihilation Spiritual Ability that had merged into his body was also operating in tandem, his Great Wisdom Space continuously calculating Xinyuan, trying to uncover what purpose this mysterious monk truly had.

Meanwhile, Xinyuan employed his own expertise; mysteriously, the karma line already covered the newly formed basin, with only the area beneath Qing Yu still untouched.

The two suddenly fell silent, staring at each other silently.

Xinyuan changed his appearance every so often, facing Qing Yu's investigation with an entirely new guise.

Meanwhile, there was an inexplicable Qi surrounding Qing Yu, any karma line approaching three feet around him would vanish like a clay ox into the sea.

Then, in a single instant······

"Boom——"

The positions of the two shifted, both standing where the other had been before, each with their back turned.

"The master's Mustard Seed Sumeru Palm truly channels the Sumeru into a mustard seed, the power of Sumeru condensed into such a tiny seed, not even my defense could stop this move. Impressive!"

Qing Yu looked at the red dot on his palm and sighed lightly.

If it weren't for his extraordinary eyesight, he wouldn't have noticed this red dot, only sensing the injury in his palm.

The Mustard Seed Sumeru Palm is an entirely unique cultivation technique tailored to the individual. Qing Yu had also seen Shi Jue perform this hand technique before, but Shi Jue's hand was truly a hand, while for Xinyuan······

Even calling it Finger Strength is quite a stretch.

"That was just a small injury to the true person, yet the true person's recovery is truly astonishing. In this short time, your cultivation body has recovered more than eighty percent, hasn't it?" Xinyuan also sighed.

He ultimately couldn't resist, testing Qing Yu with a small move.

This move completely dispelled Xinyuan's intention to keep Qing Yu here. While Xinyuan still had enough confidence to defeat Qing Yu, killing him was essentially impossible.

"It seems in the future, the Taoist sects should revere the true person." Xinyuan's expression turned ancient and heroic, exuding an aura of a valiant man.

"Without the Supreme, who dares to claim power? Master, if you intend to contend with me, it is still far too early. I heard the Sword God was heavily injured by the Supreme Dao Master last year, and now, even the Supreme cannot hold back in this looming stormy era."

Qing Yu smiled gently, "Master, the mountains and rivers will meet again, let's reveal our true capabilities in the future."

His figure turned illusory, formless and shapeless. In a place where the karma lines were everywhere, Qing Yu completely vanished, as if erased from a painting without a trace.

"Formless Demon······" Xinyuan murmured softly.

The power exhibited by the inheritance from the Formless Demon in Qing Yu was greater than even that of the Demon Lord. Seeing this scenario, even Xinyuan had to admit that even if Qing Yu's cultivation body had only recovered fifty percent rather than eighty, he could still safely retreat.

The Formless Demon should be the only Heavenly Demon to die a natural death, its life was endless and ever-changing, traversing the world yet never falling into a fatal situation.

"Troublesome Demonic Qi, falling into the most dangerous hands."

Xinyuan gently shook his head and walked toward the Sumeru Base.

This seemingly ordinary podium was actually indestructibly sturdy. Even the Golden Wolf Khan perished during Qing Yu's ten-day sweep across the world, yet the Sumeru Base remained completely unharmed. Furthermore, according to Xinyuan earlier, this item was a remnant from the Buddha, its origins were extraordinary, and naturally, its substance was too.

Of course, more important was its prowess.

Xinyuan raised his hand to lift the Sumeru Base embedded in the just-cooled lava, placing it before him, pressing a hand upon the podium.

"Buzz——"

In an instant, golden light burst forth, forming an indestructible beam of radiance, with various sutras dancing in mid-air, ultimately forming a scripture within the light screen.

In the sky, layers of Buddha shadows sat solemnly, chanting Brahma words, illuminating the heavens with Buddha Light.

"Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Qi Tree Gei Gudu Garden at She Wei Country, with a gathering of twelve hundred and fifty great monks. At that time, the Worldly Venerable, during meal time, put on his robe and took his bowl, entering the city of She Wei to beg for food. After begging throughout the city, he returned to his original place. After eating, he collected his robe and bowl, washed his feet, spread the seat, and sat down···············"

There was Brahma Chanting, reciting scriptures, depicting the scene of the Buddha preaching, one of the classics of Buddhism—The Diamond Sutra. Commonly known as the Diamond Sutra.

Diamond, being indestructible; Prajna, being wisdom; the Diamond Prajna Paramita, is the wisdom to directly reach the Other Shore with the indestructible diamond strength.

"Years ago, the disciple of the Buddha wrote the Diamond Sutra, encapsulating his inheritance in the form of scripture within the Sumeru Base, later acquired by the Esoteric Sect. After the Zen Sect defeated the Esoteric Sect, the Sumeru Base was lost, hidden by the founder of the Great Snow Mountain Secret Sect.

Yet the Great Snow Mountain Secret Sect lacked the foundation, possessing a mountainous treasure but without the entrance; now, the Sumeru Base is meant to return to our Great Zen Temple's possession."

Xinyuan looked at the Sumeru Base with an appreciative smile, "With this Sumeru Base, our Great Zen Temple should take some action."

The Great Zen Temple is the premier faction of Buddhism and the leading force in Central Plains Buddhism, but in recent years, it has somewhat toned down its demeanor.

Although monks from the Great Zen Temple still roam the worldly society, and two years ago even participated in the Sect Leader Inauguration Ceremony of the Zhenwu Sect, it has been less conspicuous compared to powers like the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Yes, low-profile. Although it might be inappropriate to describe Buddhism this way, as a sect, Buddhism has never been disengaged from worldly affairs.

Just like a few years ago, when Buddhism entered Northern Zhou through collaboration with Feng Tianming. This sect has always been keen on expansion, claiming to renounce the world, yet wherever people tread, there will always be Buddhist temples in every corner of the world.

(Seems like there's some harsh criticism of Buddhism—do not relate these words to reality.)

Buddhism needs faith, their need for followers far surpasses that of the Taoist sects. Not to mention, the current abbot of the Great Zen Temple is a worldly-renowned old coin, if he is being low-key, he's definitely up to something.

And now, Xinyuan's words also confirm that Buddhism is about to make a move.

'Chanting Buddhas, indeed the Sumeru Base is a sublime treasure. Unfortunately, it has slipped through my fingers.'

On a distant mountain peak, Qing Yu observed this phenomenon, feeling a tinge of regret in his heart.

This should have been his loot, but due to Xinyuan, the old coin, he had to helplessly let it go. Fortunately, Qing Yu's goal was achieved, the top pillar of the grassland, the Golden Wolf Khan of the Han Court, ultimately met his end at the hands of Qing Yu.

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