Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
This was Buddha Land, a place he had never encountered before. His understanding of it came only from movies and TV shows in the mundane world.
Such knowledge was utterly irrelevant in reality.
The old monk spoke very little, not even revealing his own name.
Although his expression was kind and his manner amiable, it seemed more like a perfunctory courtesy, even hinting at a subtle unwelcoming vibe.
If they were truly welcome, they wouldn’t have been tossed here like a dog into a kennel.
Feeling complex emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat cross-legged, beginning to cultivate his energy while sensing everything around him in Buddha Land.
However, he soon discovered that his sensing abilities were mysteriously suppressed here; all he could do was cultivate.
“Well then, if he wants me to settle down peacefully, I’ll stay and focus on cultivating my powers.”
Shui Miao quickly adjusted his mindset and calmed himself to begin cultivation.
Previously, while fleeing towards the sun, his body had endured intense heat, as if tempered in a furnace. His entire spiritual essence became brighter, and his magical energy more refined—like materials smelted in a refining furnace, becoming exceptionally pure.
Now, as he settled into cultivation again, he felt a distinct sense of lightness and clarity.
“Excellent!”
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my magic and physical form. My cultivation has clearly advanced significantly.”
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate in reality.
The old monk had spoken very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor amiable, it felt more like a formality, a perfunctory politeness, and there was an underlying sense of unwelcome.
If they had truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply thrown him into a place like this, giving him a doghouse to live in.
With mixed emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down cross-legged, practicing his qi while sensing everything around him in the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
Well, since he allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and dedicate myself to refining my spiritual power.
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into his cultivation.
Earlier, when he had flown toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being forged in a furnace. His spirit had become more radiant, and his spiritual power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a smelting furnace—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao calmed his mind and resumed his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness and clarity.
“Wonderful!”
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my spiritual power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level, and I’ve made significant progress.”
“By the way, if materials can be used to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of heaven and earth are the same—everything is material, and humans are no exception, just with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha of the Western Heaven refine his acquired spiritual body? How else could he have done it? Perhaps he forged himself using the methods of crafting magical treasures in a place closest to the sun!”
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao’s thoughts turned, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Holy Mother from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the scene before them, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me without further attention,” Shui Miao replied, turning to point at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!”
Shuitianyi Holy Mother ran over to take a look inside the hut and immediately exclaimed, “The Buddha is too stingy! What kind of hospitality is this?”
“Ah!”
Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Now that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er and have nowhere to turn, it’s already a blessing that they’ve given us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhist disciples ascend to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained as it was before, and he had a keen insight into such restrictions.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink this. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they wouldn’t stoop to anything underhanded. I believe they’ve brought us here for two reasons: one, to protect us, and two, to test our strength—whether we can escape from here.”
“Indeed, there’s an intention to test us. But it’s a pity that even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless our strength is sufficient. For now, we should focus on cultivation and wait until our power breaks through before making any plans,” Wenchang Dijun said, fully aware that the heavens were in chaos and the Buddha had not intervened, likely due to some apprehension. In such a situation, strength was the only currency that mattered. This was also a way to motivate Shui Miao to cultivate diligently and seek enlightenment.
“I understand!”
Shui Miao nodded and sat down cross-legged once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside all other thoughts.
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Xuankong’er hid in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his spiritual power and reforging two acquired spiritual treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Sky-Destroying Array. Then, he focused entirely on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel was restored, he would march into the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the heavens was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s Wheel, totaling seventy-two layers. It governed the fate of all living beings across the three realms, and its intricate arrays were so complex that even Xuankong’er felt a chill when he looked at it. For many years, Xuankong’er had left the Wheel untouched because it was simply too complicated—a headache to even contemplate, and no one was willing to expend the effort to study and decipher it.
But this time, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and deal with the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of sending the Buddha, the Goddess Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the heavens were established.
At that time, the heavens had thirty-six layers. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel, handing it over to the Ten Yama Kings of the underworld to govern the mortal world, the underworld, and the Raksha realm. Next, he refined the medium Wheel, using it to control the heavens and the fate of beings in the realms of immortals, demons, and gods.
By then, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousness of the immortals and the vast world beyond the Void.
Thus, the Heavenly Emperor entrusted the medium Wheel to his descendants, who governed the heavens, giving rise to the Jade Emperor.
Subsequently, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel was shaken, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and chaos in the order of things. Reluctantly, the Heavenly Emperor abandoned his attempt to claim the largest Wheel and resolutely entered the Void Realm, never to return.
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the immortal realm.
The shaken immortal realm became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm of immortals and demons emerged, forming a new three-realm structure.
Then, one day, Xuankong’er appeared, leading to the rise of the demon realm.
Under the leadership of the Jade Emperor, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army of the Demon Emperor in the realm of immortals and demons. The ancient immortals were defeated, and the demon realm suffered heavy losses. Xuankong’er took advantage of the chaos to disappear, secretly capturing the ancient immortals’ souls and infiltrating the immortal realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. But out of boredom and playfulness, he coincidentally created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too difficult to comprehend…
Xuankong’er spent a long time studying it, his head splitting with pain, but he still couldn’t make sense of it.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the Wheel and instead flew to the demon realm, gathering vast amounts of demonic spirit stones to forge a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils.
“Whoosh!”
With a flash of a teleportation talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had entered.
Seeing the immense golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The spiritual city of the Buddhist realm was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the heavens!
The Buddha was indeed the Buddha—grand in scale, immensely powerful, yet remarkably low-key. While the heavens were in turmoil, this place was a paradise!
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Buddha, today I’ll see if your acquired spiritual body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. Instantly, a rolling black mist of ten thousand evils spread across the sky, engulfing the spiritual city… For the first time, the ever-unchanging sky of the spiritual city darkened, shrouded in black clouds as if a heavy rain was about to fall.
“Clack, clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of urgent wooden fish tapping echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens and earth. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light!
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, all-encompassing mist of ten thousand evils began to dilute, thin, and dissipate under the golden light… In just a few breaths, all the evil mist was completely dispersed by the golden light.
“Impressive!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I have to admire you, but this is merely the combined power of all the Buddhist monks resisting my source of evil. I, alone, have challenged the billions of monks in your realm—I’ve already won. Now, let me show you the power of my acquired spiritual treasure! I’ll use it to destroy your city and bathe your Buddhist realm in blood.”
Unwilling to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his acquired spiritual treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Sky-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er immediately activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city…
Instantly, the golden light of the city condensed into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er!
“Hahaha! You’re nothing special. I haven’t even used my full power yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly channeling all his power into the mirror. The white light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand!
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion erupted above his head, and a golden talisman slowly drifted down…
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao pondered, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyishengmu from his realm of consciousness.
Seeing the surroundings, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke: “Isn’t this the sacred forbidden area of Buddha City in Buddha Land?”
“I don’t know where exactly in Buddha Land this is, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to bring me here and then ignored me completely.” Shui Miao turned, pointing at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s the place the old monk assigned me to stay.”
“This is worse than a dog’s kennel!”
Shuitianyishengmu rushed over and peered into the small hut, exclaiming, “The Buddha is too stingy! What kind of hospitality is this!”
“Ah!”
Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Now that we’re being pursued relentlessly by Xuankong’er, it’s already fortunate that someone has offered us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes briefly to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This indeed is the sacred forbidden area of Buddha City in Buddha Land. Buddha City is where mortal Buddhist disciples ascend and reside to cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specifically restricted here. If I’m not mistaken, there are probably people monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s magical power remained the same as before, and he had a special insight into restrictions.
Suddenly, Tianyi Dejun’s eyes flickered, and he quickly whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t think too much. From what I know about the Buddha realm, they wouldn’t stoop to despicable acts. I think the reason they brought us here is, first, to protect us, and second, to test our strength—to see if we can break free from here.”
“Yes, they definitely have the intention to test us, but it’s a pity. Even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless we become strong enough. Until then, we should stay here and cultivate diligently, waiting for a breakthrough in our cultivation before making any plans.”
Wenchang Dizun was well aware that the heavenly court was in chaos and the Buddha had not intervened, probably due to some restraint. In such circumstances, strength was the only way to assert oneself. This reasoning also served to motivate Shui Miao to cultivate diligently and pursue enlightenment.
“I understand!”
Shui Miao nodded and sat cross-legged again.
Seeing this, everyone else also sat down to cultivate, focusing solely on their cultivation.
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Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate when faced with reality.
The old monk spoke very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor relaxed, it felt more like a formality, a perfunctory politeness, and there was even a faint hint of unwelcomeness.
If they truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him here and given him a doghouse to live in.
With mixed emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down cross-legged, cultivating his energy while sensing everything around him in the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
“Fine,” he thought. “Since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and focus on refining my spiritual power.”
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into his cultivation.
Earlier, when he had flown toward the sun, his body had endured extreme heat, as if being forged in a furnace. His spiritual essence had become more radiant, and his spiritual power had become purer, akin to materials refined in a furnace—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao calmed his mind and resumed his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness, ease, and clarity.
“This is great!”
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my spiritual power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level, and I’ve made significant progress.”
“Wait a minute—if people can use materials to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of the universe are the same. Everything is material, and humans are just materials with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Tathagata Buddha refine his post-celestial spiritual body? How else could he have done it? Perhaps he used the methods of forging treasures in the place closest to the sun to refine himself!”
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao’s thoughts churned, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Shengmu from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the scene before them, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where this is in the Buddhist realm, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me unattended,” Shui Miao said, turning and pointing to the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!”
Shuitianyi Shengmu ran over to take a look inside the hut and immediately exclaimed, “The Buddha is too stingy! What kind of hospitality is this?”
“Ah!”
Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Now that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er and have nowhere to turn, it’s already a blessing that they’ve given us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhist disciples ascend to, a place for them to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained as it was before, and he had a particular insight into confinement.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink it. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they’re not likely to do anything underhanded. I think they’ve brought us here for two reasons: one, to protect us, and two, to test our strength—to see if we can escape from here.”
“Indeed, there’s an intention to test us. But it’s a pity that even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless our strength is sufficient. For now, we should focus on cultivation and wait until our cultivation breaks through before making any plans,” Wenchang Dijun said clearly. He understood that the heavens were in chaos, and the Buddha’s inaction was likely due to some apprehension. In such a situation, strength was the only currency that mattered. This was also a way to motivate Shui Miao to focus on cultivation and enlightenment.
“I understand!”
Shui Miao nodded and sat down cross-legged once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside other thoughts.
※※※
Xuankong’er hid in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his spiritual power and reforging two post-celestial treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror with the Void-Destroying Array. Then, he focused all his energy on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel of Reincarnation was restored, he would march into the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the heavens was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s wheel, totaling seventy-two layers. It governed the fates of all beings in the three realms, and its intricate arrays were so complex that even Xuankong’er felt a chill when he looked at them. For many years, Xuankong’er had left the Wheel of Reincarnation untouched because it was simply too complicated—it gave him a headache just to look at it, and no one was willing to spend the immense effort required to study and understand it.
But this time, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and to deal with the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of sending the Buddha, the Goddess Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the heavens were established.
At that time, the heavens had thirty-six layers. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel of Reincarnation, handing it over to the Ten Kings of the Underworld to govern the mortal realm, the underworld, and the Rakshasa realm. Next, he refined and claimed the medium-sized Wheel of Reincarnation, using it to control the heavens and the fates of beings in the immortal, demon, and god realms.
By this time, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousness of the immortals and the vast world beyond the Void Realm.
Thus, the Heavenly Emperor handed the medium-sized Wheel of Reincarnation to his descendants, who governed the heavens, giving rise to the Jade Emperor.
Then, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel of Reincarnation was shaken, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and chaos in the order of the universe. Reluctantly, the Heavenly Emperor abandoned his attempt to claim the largest Wheel of Reincarnation and resolutely entered the Void Realm, never to return.
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the immortal realm.
The shaken immortal realm became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm—the Immortal-Demon Realm—emerged, forming a new tripartite structure.
Then, one day, Xuankong’er appeared, leading to the rise of the demon realm.
Under the leadership of the Jade Emperor, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army of the Demon Emperor in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The ancient immortals were defeated, and the demon realm suffered heavy losses. Xuankong’er seized the opportunity to disappear, secretly capturing the ancient immortals’ primordial spirits and infiltrating the immortal realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. But out of boredom and playfulness, he coincidentally created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too difficult to comprehend…
Xuankong’er spent a long time studying it, but his head ached, and he still had no clue.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation and instead flew to the demon realm, gathering a large amount of demonic spirit stones to forge a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of the Source of All Evil.
“Whoosh!”
With a teleportation talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had come.
Seeing the immense golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the heavens!
The Buddha was indeed the Buddha—grand in scale, immensely powerful, yet still so humble. While the heavens were in turmoil, this place was a paradise!
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Tathagata Buddha, today I’ll see if your post-celestial spiritual body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of the Source of All Evil into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. Instantly, a rolling black mist of the source of all evil spread across the sky, engulfing the spiritual city. For the first time, the weather in the spiritual city changed—black clouds loomed overhead, as if a heavy rain was about to fall.
“Clack, clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of urgent wooden fish tapping echoed from within the spiritual city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens and the earth. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light!
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, all-encompassing black mist of the source of all evil began to dilute, thin, and dissipate under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the source of all evil was completely dispersed by the golden light.
“Incredible!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I have to admire you. But this is merely the combined power of all the Buddhist monks resisting my source of all evil. I, alone, have challenged the billions of monks in your realm—I’ve already won. Now, let me show you the power of my post-celestial treasure! I’ll use it to break your city and bathe your Buddhist realm in blood.”
Unwilling to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his post-celestial treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror with the Void-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er immediately activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city…
Instantly, the golden light of the city condensed into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er!
“Hahaha! You’re nothing special. I haven’t even used my full power yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly unleashing the full power of the Soul-Confusing Mirror. The white light from the mirror pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand!
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion sounded above his head, and a golden talisman slowly drifted down…
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the Netherworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel in the heavenly court was even more terrifying, overlapping the Netherworld’s reincarnation formation, totaling seventy-two layers. It governed the fates of all beings in the Three Realms, with formations so intricate that even Xuankong’er felt a chill when contemplating them. For many years, Xuankong’er had ignored the Wheel precisely because it was too complex and daunting to study, causing headaches and requiring too much effort.
But this time, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and confront the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
Imagining the legendary experts like the Buddha and the Goddess Nuwa being forced into reincarnation, Xuankong’er felt a surge of excitement.
Legend said the Wheel of Reincarnation was the supreme divine artifact in the Three Realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu separated heaven and earth and created the universe, the Heavenly Emperor established the heavenly court.
At that time, there were thirty-six layers of heaven, and after opening the highest layer, Yuxu Heaven, the Heavenly Emperor discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small—within Yuxu Heaven.
First, he refined and took control of the smallest Wheel, handing it over to the Ten Halls of Yama in the Netherworld to govern the mortal world, the Netherworld, and the Rakshasa Realm. Then he refined and took control of the medium-sized Wheel, using it to govern the heavenly court and control the fates of all beings in the Immortal, Demon, and God Realms.
At this point, the Heavenly Emperor had already opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the realms of various immortals and an even greater world beyond the Void Realm.
Thus, he handed the medium-sized Wheel over to his descendants to govern the heavenly court, giving rise to the Jade Emperor.
Subsequently, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate in reality.
The old monk spoke very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor casual, it felt more like a perfunctory, polite gesture, with an underlying hint of unwelcome.
If they truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him here and given him a doghouse to live in.
With mixed emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down cross-legged, practicing his qi while sensing everything around him in the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were being suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
“Fine,” he thought. “Since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and delve deeply into my magical powers.”
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into his cultivation.
Earlier, while flying toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being forged in a furnace. His spiritual essence had become more radiant, and his magical power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a smelting furnace—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao calmed his mind and resumed his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness and clarity.
“This is great!” he exclaimed.
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my magical power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level.”
“Wait,” he thought. “If materials can be used to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of heaven and earth are the same—everything is material. Humans are just materials with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha refine his post-celestial spiritual body? Perhaps he did it by using the methods of forging treasures in a place closest to the sun!”
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao’s thoughts swirled, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Shengmu from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the surroundings, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor do I know why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me alone,” Shui Miao replied, turning to point at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!” Shuitianyi Shengmu exclaimed after peeking inside the hut. “The Buddha is too stingy! Is this how he treats his guests?”
“Ah,” Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Given that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er, it’s already a blessing that they’ve given us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhists ascend and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s magical power remained unchanged, and he had a keen insight into such restrictions.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink it. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they wouldn’t stoop to anything underhanded. I believe they’ve brought us here both to protect us and to test our strength—to see if we can escape.”
“Indeed, they’re testing us,” Wenchang Dijun added. “But it’s a pity. Even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless our strength is sufficient. For now, we should focus on cultivation and wait until our power has advanced before making any moves.”
“I understand,” Shui Miao nodded and sat down cross-legged once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside their concerns.
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Meanwhile, Xuankong’er was hiding in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his magical power and re-forging two post-celestial treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Void-Destroying Array. He then focused on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel was restored, he planned to invade the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was massive, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel in the celestial realm was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s Wheel to form seventy-two layers, governing the fates of all beings in the three realms. Its complexity was so profound that even Xuankong’er felt intimidated. For years, he had ignored the Wheel because it was too intricate and headache-inducing to study.
But now, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and deal with the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of forcing the Buddha, the Goddess Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, though its creator remained unknown.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the celestial realm was established.
At that time, the heavens had thirty-six layers. When the Celestial Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Celestial Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel, entrusting it to the Ten Kings of the Underworld to govern the mortal world, the underworld, and the Rakshasa realm. He then refined the medium Wheel to control the celestial realm, holding the fates of immortals, demons, and gods in his hands.
By then, the Celestial Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousness of immortals and the vast world beyond.
He passed the medium Wheel to his descendants, who ruled the celestial realm as the Jade Emperor.
The Celestial Emperor then attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel was disturbed, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and chaos in the order of the universe. Forced to abandon his attempt, the Celestial Emperor entered the Void Realm and never returned.
After his departure, many events unfolded in the celestial realm.
The shaken heavens became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm of immortals and demons emerged, forming a new tripartite structure.
Then, Xuankong’er appeared, leading the rise of the demon realm.
Under the Jade Emperor’s leadership, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army in the immortal-demon realm. The immortals were defeated, and the demon realm was severely weakened. Xuankong’er vanished, but in truth, he had absorbed the ancient immortals’ essences and infiltrated the celestial realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. However, in a moment of boredom and curiosity, he created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too complex…
Xuankong’er had spent a long time studying it, but it left him with a splitting headache and no progress.
Frustrated, he gave up on repairing the Wheel and flew to the demon realm to gather vast amounts of demonic spirit stones, forging a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils.
“Whoosh!”
With a teleportation talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had been.
Seeing the enormous golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five celestial cities of the immortal realm.
“The Buddha is indeed the Buddha,” he thought. “Such grandeur, yet so humble. While the celestial realm is in chaos, this place remains a paradise.”
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Buddha, today I’ll see if your post-celestial body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. A torrent of black, evil energy surged forth, spreading across the spiritual city like a storm cloud.
“Clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of wooden fish being struck rapidly echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light.
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, overwhelming evil energy was diluted, thinned, and dissipated under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the evil energy was completely dispersed.
“Impressive!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I must admit, you’ve gathered the power of all the monks in the Buddhist realm to counter my evil energy. But I’ve already won by standing alone against your countless monks. Now, let me show you the power of my post-celestial treasure! I’ll use it to destroy your city and cleanse your Buddhist realm with blood.”
Unwilling to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his post-celestial treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Void-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city.
Instantly, the golden light of the city condensed into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er.
“Hahaha! Is that all you’ve got? I haven’t even used my full power yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, then unleashed the full power of the mirror. The white light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand.
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion erupted above him, and a golden talisman slowly descended from the sky…
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the Immortal Realm.
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate when faced with reality.
The old monk had spoken very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor amiable, it felt more like a formality, a perfunctory politeness, and there was even a subtle hint of unwelcome in the air.
If they had truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him into a place like this, giving him what amounted to a doghouse to live in.
With a complex mix of emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down in meditation, cultivating his qi while attuning himself to the surroundings of the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were being suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
Well, since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll make the best of it and dedicate myself to refining my spiritual power.
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into deep cultivation.
Earlier, when he had been flying toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being tempered in a furnace. His spiritual essence had become more radiant, and his entire being’s spiritual power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a forge—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao once again focused on his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness, ease, and clarity.
“This is wonderful!”
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my spiritual power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level, and I’ve made significant progress.”
“Wait a minute—if materials can be used to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of the universe are the same: everything is material, and humans are no different, except that we possess more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha of the Western Paradise refine his post-celestial spiritual body? How else could he have done it? Perhaps he used the methods of forging divine artifacts in a place closest to the sun to refine himself!”
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao’s thoughts swirled, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Holy Mother from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the scene before them, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden zone of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me without further care,” Shui Miao replied, turning to point at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!”
Shuitianyi Holy Mother ran over to take a look inside the hut and immediately exclaimed, “The Buddha is too stingy! What kind of hospitality is this?”
“Sigh…”
Tianyi Dejun let out a long sigh. “Given that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er and have nowhere to turn, it’s already a blessing that they’ve given us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun, however, closed his eyes to sense the surroundings. Suddenly, he opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden zone of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhists ascend to, a place for them to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, we’re also being watched.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained as it was before, and he had a particular insight into such restrictions.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink this. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they’re not likely to do anything underhanded. I believe they’ve brought us here for two reasons: one, to protect us, and two, to test our strength—to see if we can escape from here.”
“Indeed, there’s an element of testing us. But it’s a pity—even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless our strength is sufficient. For now, we should focus on cultivation and wait until our power has advanced before making any plans.” Wenchang Dijun was well aware that the heavens were in chaos, and the Buddha’s inaction was likely due to some apprehension. In such times, strength was the only currency that mattered. This was also a way to motivate Shui Miao to dedicate himself to cultivation and enlightenment.
“I understand!”
Shui Miao nodded and sat down in meditation once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside all other thoughts.
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Xuankong’er, hiding in his newly forged Time Tower, was recovering his spiritual power and re-forging two post-celestial spiritual treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Bewildering Mirror imbued with the Void-Destroying Array. Then, he focused all his efforts on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel was restored, he would march on the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the heavens was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s Wheel and totaling seventy-two layers. It governed the fates of all living beings across the three realms, and its complexity was so profound that even Xuankong’er felt a chill just looking at it. For many years, Xuankong’er had left the Wheel untouched because it was simply too intricate and headache-inducing. No one was willing to expend the immense effort required to study and understand it.
But this time, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and deal with the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of forcing the Buddha, the Goddess Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the heavens were established.
At that time, the heavens had thirty-six layers. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel, handing it over to the Ten Kings of the Underworld to govern the mortal realm, the underworld, and the Rakshasa realm. Next, he refined the medium Wheel, using it to control the heavens and the fates of the beings in the immortal, demon, and god realms.
By then, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousness of the immortals and the vast world beyond the Void.
He then entrusted the medium Wheel to his descendants, who ruled the heavens, giving rise to the Jade Emperor.
Finally, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel was shaken, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and chaos in the natural order. Reluctantly, the Heavenly Emperor abandoned his attempt to claim the largest Wheel and entered the Void Realm, never to return.
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the immortal realm.
The shaken immortal realm became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm, the Immortal-Demon Realm, emerged, forming a new tripartite structure.
Then, one day, Xuankong’er appeared, leading to the rise of the demon realm.
Under the leadership of the Jade Emperor, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army of the Demon Emperor in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The ancient immortals were defeated, and the demon realm suffered heavy losses. Xuankong’er vanished, but in truth, he had captured the ancient immortals’ souls and infiltrated the immortal realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. However, out of boredom and curiosity, he ended up creating Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too complex…
Xuankong’er had spent a long time studying it, but he was still at a loss, his head aching from the effort.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the Wheel and instead flew to the demon realm to gather a large amount of demonic spirit stones. With these, he forged a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of the Primordial Source of Evil.
“Whoosh!”
Using a Sky-Soaring Talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had been.
Seeing the enormous golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the heavens!
The Buddha was indeed the Buddha—grand in scale, immensely powerful, yet remarkably low-key. While the heavens were in turmoil, this place was a paradise!
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Buddha of the Western Paradise, today I’ll see if your post-celestial spiritual body can withstand the Primordial Source of Evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of the Primordial Source of Evil into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. Instantly, a rolling black mist of the Primordial Source of Evil spread out, engulfing the spiritual city. For the first time, the weather in the spiritual city changed—dark clouds loomed overhead, as if a heavy rain was about to fall.
“Clack, clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of urgent wooden fish tapping echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens and earth. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light.
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, all-encompassing mist of the Primordial Source of Evil began to thin, dissipate, and vanish under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the evil mist was completely dispersed.
“Impressive!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I have to admire your power. But this is merely the combined strength of all the Buddhist monks resisting my Primordial Source of Evil. I, alone, have challenged the billions of monks in your realm—I’ve already won. Now, let me show you the power of my post-celestial spiritual treasure! I’ll use it to breach your city and bathe your realm in blood.”
Unwilling to concede, Xuankong’er summoned his post-celestial spiritual treasure—the Soul-Bewildering Mirror imbued with the Void-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er immediately activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city.
Instantly, the golden light of the city coalesced into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er!
“Hahaha! You’re nothing special. I haven’t even used my full strength yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly unleashing the full power of the mirror. The white light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand!
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion sounded above him, and a golden talisman slowly drifted down…
Eventually, Xuankong’er appeared, leading to the rise of the Demon Realm.
Under the leadership of the Ancient Immortals and the Jade Emperor, the Immortal Army clashed fiercely with the Demon Emperor’s forces in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The Ancient Immortals suffered a crushing defeat, and the Demon Realm was severely weakened. Xuankong’er seized the opportunity to vanish, but in reality, he collected the souls of the defeated Ancient Immortals and secretly infiltrated the Immortal Realm, intending to manipulate the Three Realms through puppetry. However, out of boredom and playfulness, by chance, he created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was just too complicated…
Xuankong’er studied it for a long time, his head aching fiercely, yet making no progress.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er abandoned the attempt to repair the Wheel and instead flew to the Demon Realm, gathering vast quantities of Demon Spirit Stones to forge a Supreme Demon Artifact—the Source of All Evils, the Demon God Banner.
“Whoosh!”
With a Heaven-Fleeing Talisman, Xuankong’er arrived at the location where Shui Miao had come from in Buddha Land.
Gazing at the enormous golden city, Xuankong’er felt a deep shock. This Buddha City in Buddha Land was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities in the Immortal Realm!
The Buddha truly was the Buddha—grand in scale, mighty yet modest. While the heavenly court was in chaos, this place remained a tranquil paradise.
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate when faced with reality.
The old monk had spoken very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor amiable, it felt more like a perfunctory politeness, even carrying a subtle hint of unwelcome.
If they had truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him into a place like a doghouse.
With a complex mix of emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down cross-legged, practicing his Qi while attuning himself to the surroundings of the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were being suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
Well, since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and delve deeply into my spiritual power.
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into his cultivation.
Previously, while flying toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being forged in a furnace. His spiritual essence had become more radiant, and his entire being’s spiritual power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a smelting furnace—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao once again focused on his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness, ease, and clarity.
“Excellent!”
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my spiritual power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level, becoming much more refined.”
“Wait, if materials can be used to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of the universe are the same—everything is material, and humans are no exception, just with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha refine his acquired spiritual body? How else could he have done it? Perhaps he forged himself using the methods of crafting treasures in a place closest to the sun!”
“But now, my situation…”
As Shui Miao’s thoughts churned, he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Shengmu from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the surroundings, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me to my own devices,” Shui Miao turned and pointed to the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!”
Shuitianyi Shengmu ran over to take a look inside the hut and immediately exclaimed, “The Buddha is too stingy! What kind of hospitality is this?”
“Ah!”
Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply, “Given that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er, it’s already quite generous of them to provide us with a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhists ascend to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained as it was, and he had a particular insight into such confinements.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink this. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they wouldn’t resort to anything underhanded. I believe they brought us here for two reasons: to protect us and to test our strength—whether we can escape from here.”
“Indeed, there’s an element of testing us. But it’s a pity that even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless we’re strong enough. For now, we should focus on cultivating and wait until our strength has advanced before making any plans,” Wenchang Dijun was well aware that the heavens were in chaos, and the Buddha’s inaction was likely due to some apprehension. In such times, strength was the only currency that mattered. This was also a way to motivate Shui Miao to focus on his cultivation and enlightenment.
“I understand!”
Shui Miao nodded and sat down cross-legged once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside other thoughts.
※※※
Xuankong’er hid in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his spiritual power and reforging two acquired spiritual treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Void-Destroying Array. He then focused entirely on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel was restored, he would march into the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was immense, with thirty-six layers.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the heavens was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s Wheel, totaling seventy-two layers. It governed the fates of all beings across the three realms, and its complexity was so profound that even Xuankong’er felt a chill when he looked at it. For many years, Xuankong’er had ignored the Wheel of Reincarnation because it was simply too intricate and headache-inducing, and no one was willing to invest the effort to study and understand it.
But this time, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and deal with the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of forcing the Buddha, the Goddess Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu separated heaven and earth, the heavens were established.
At that time, there were thirty-six layers of heaven. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel, handing it over to the Ten Yama Kings of the underworld to govern the mortal world, the underworld, and the Rakshasa realm. He then refined the medium Wheel, using it to control the heavens and the fates of beings in the realms of immortals, demons, and gods.
By this time, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousnesses of the immortals and the vast world beyond the Void.
He then handed the medium Wheel to his descendants, who governed the heavens, leading to the establishment of the Jade Emperor.
Subsequently, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel was disturbed, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and a descent into chaos. Reluctantly, the Heavenly Emperor abandoned his attempt to claim the largest Wheel and entered the Void Realm, never to return.
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the immortal realm.
The shaken immortal realm became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm of immortals and demons emerged, forming a new tripartite structure.
Then, one day, Xuankong’er appeared, leading to the rise of the demon realm.
Under the leadership of the Jade Emperor, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army of the Demon Emperor in the realm of immortals and demons. The ancient immortals were defeated, and the demon realm suffered heavy losses. Xuankong’er disappeared, but in reality, he had absorbed the essences of the ancient immortals and infiltrated the immortal realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. However, out of boredom and curiosity, he inadvertently created Shui Miao.
※※※
The Wheel of Reincarnation was too perplexing…
Xuankong’er spent a long time studying it, but it gave him a splitting headache, and he still couldn’t make sense of it.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the Wheel and instead flew to the demon realm, gathering a vast amount of demonic spirit stones to forge a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of the Source of All Evil.
“Whoosh!”
With a teleportation talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had been.
Seeing the enormous golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the heavens!
The Buddha was indeed the Buddha—grand in scale, immensely powerful, yet remarkably low-key. While the heavens were in turmoil, this place was a paradise!
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Buddha, today I’ll see if your acquired spiritual body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of the Source of All Evil into the ground, causing it to tremble violently. Instantly, a rolling black mist of the source of all evil spread across the land, engulfing the spiritual city… For the first time, the weather in the spiritual city changed, as black clouds loomed overhead, as if a heavy rain was about to fall.
“Clack, clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of urgent wooden fish tapping echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens and earth. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light!
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, all-encompassing black mist of the source of all evil began to dilute, thin, and dissipate under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the black mist was completely dispersed by the golden light.
“Incredible!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I must admit, you’ve merely gathered the collective power of all the monks in the Buddhist realm to counter my source of all evil. I, alone, have challenged the billions of monks in your realm, and I’ve already won. Now, let me show you the power of my acquired spiritual treasure! I’ll use it to breach your city and bathe your Buddhist realm in blood.”
Unwilling to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his acquired spiritual treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Void-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er immediately activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city…
Instantly, the golden light of the city coalesced into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er!
“Hahaha! You’re nothing special. I haven’t even used my full strength yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly unleashing the full power of the mirror. The white light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand!
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion erupted above him, and a golden talisman slowly drifted down…
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Source of All Evils, the Demon God Banner, into the ground. The banner trembled violently, instantly releasing a torrent of black, malevolent energy—the Source of All Evils—that spread across the sky and earth, enveloping the city…
Instantly, the usually serene skies of the city darkened, shrouded in black mist like heavy clouds about to unleash a storm.
“Kokokokokokoko…”
But immediately, a rapid tapping of wooden fish echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures by countless monks. The sound grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens and earth. The entire city of Buddha, especially the towering pagoda that pierced the clouds, radiated dazzling golden light!
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, suffocating malevolent energy that had once darkened the skies began to dissipate rapidly under the golden illumination. Within just a dozen breaths, all the evil energy was completely dispelled by the golden light.
“Incredible!”
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mundane films and television shows.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate when faced with reality.
The old monk had spoken very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor amiable, it felt more like a perfunctory politeness, even carrying a subtle hint of unwelcome.
If they had truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him into a place like a doghouse.
With mixed emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat down in meditation, cultivating his energy while sensing everything around him in the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensory abilities were suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
“Fine,” he thought. “Since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and dedicate myself to refining my spiritual power.”
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and settled into deep cultivation.
Earlier, while flying toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being tempered in a furnace. His spirit had become more radiant, and his spiritual power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a forge—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao once again focused on his cultivation, he felt a distinct sense of lightness and clarity.
“Wonderful!” he exclaimed. “I’ve turned misfortune into fortune. My spiritual power and physical body have been refined, and my cultivation has clearly advanced significantly.”
“Wait,” he thought. “If materials can be used to forge puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a material to be forged? The principles of heaven and earth are the same—everything is material. Humans are just materials with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha refine his post-celestial spiritual body? Perhaps he did it by tempering himself in a place closest to the sun, using the methods of forging treasures!”
“But now, my situation…”
Shui Miao’s thoughts shifted, and he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shui Tianyi Shengmu from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the surroundings, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor do I understand why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me without further care,” Shui Miao replied, turning to point at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!” Shui Tianyi Shengmu exclaimed after peeking inside the hut. “The Buddha is too stingy! Is this how he treats guests?”
“Ah,” Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Given that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er, it’s already a blessing that they’ve given us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhists ascend to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained unchanged, and he had a keen insight into such restraints.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink it. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they wouldn’t resort to anything underhanded. I believe they brought us here both to protect us and to test our strength—to see if we can escape.”
“Indeed, there’s a test of our abilities,” Wenchang Dijun added. “But it’s a pity. Even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless our strength is sufficient. For now, we should focus on cultivation and wait for our breakthroughs before making any plans.”
“I understand,” Shui Miao nodded and sat down in meditation once more.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside other thoughts.
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Xuankong’er hid in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his spiritual power and reforging two post-celestial treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Annihilation Array. He then focused on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the wheel was restored, he planned to march into the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The heavenly Wheel of Reincarnation was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s wheel to form seventy-two layers, governing the fates of all beings in the three realms. Its complexity was so profound that even Xuankong’er found it daunting. For years, he had ignored the wheel because it was too intricate and headache-inducing, and no one was willing to invest the effort to study it.
But now, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and confront the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel of Reincarnation.
The thought of sending the Buddha, Nüwa, and other legendary figures into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, forged by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the heavenly realm was established.
At that time, the heavens had thirty-six layers. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest wheel, entrusting it to the Ten Kings of the Underworld to govern the mortal world, the underworld, and the Rakshasa realm. He then refined the medium wheel to control the heavenly realm, holding the fates of immortals, demons, and spirits in his hands.
By then, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the consciousness of immortals and the vast world beyond.
He entrusted the medium wheel to his descendants, who ruled the heavenly realm as the Jade Emperor.
Next, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel of Reincarnation.
But this time, he failed. The largest wheel was disturbed, causing tremors across the three realms, the collapse of heaven and earth, and chaos in the order of things. Forced to abandon his attempt, the Heavenly Emperor entered the Void Realm and never returned.
After his departure, many events unfolded in the heavenly realm.
The shaken heavens became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm of immortals and demons emerged, forming a new tripartite structure.
Then, Xuankong’er appeared, leading the rise of the demon realm.
Under the leadership of the Jade Emperor, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army in the realm of immortals and demons. The immortals were defeated, and the demon realm suffered heavy losses. Xuankong’er vanished, but in truth, he had captured the ancient immortals’ spirits and infiltrated the heavenly realm, intending to control the three realms through puppets. However, out of boredom and curiosity, he accidentally created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too perplexing…
Xuankong’er had studied it for a long time, but it still gave him a splitting headache, and he had made no progress.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the wheel and flew to the demon realm to gather a large amount of demonic spirit stones. With them, he forged a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils.
“Whoosh!”
Using a Sky-Soaring Talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had been.
Seeing the immense golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the heavenly realm!
“The Buddha is indeed the Buddha,” he thought. “Such grandeur, yet so low-key. While the heavenly realm is in chaos, this place is a paradise!”
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?”
“Hahaha! Buddha, today I’ll see if your post-celestial body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils into the ground. The banner trembled violently, releasing a rolling black mist of evil that spread across the spiritual city. For the first time, the city’s sky darkened, as if a storm was brewing.
“Clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of wooden fish being struck urgently echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light.
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, oppressive mist of evil began to thin, dilute, and dissipate under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the evil mist was completely dispersed.
“Impressive!”
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I must admit, you’ve gathered the power of all the Buddhist monks to resist my evil. But I’ve already won, as I’ve faced your billions of monks alone. Now, let me show you the power of my post-celestial treasure! I’ll use it to destroy your city and cleanse your Buddhist realm.”
Unwilling to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his post-celestial treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror with the Annihilation Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city.
Instantly, the golden light of the city condensed into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er.
“Hahaha! You’re not so tough after all. I haven’t even used my full power yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, then channeled all his energy into the mirror. The white light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand.
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion erupted above him. A golden talisman slowly descended from the sky…
Although the atmosphere was serene, Shui Miao remained vigilant.
The Buddhist realm was a place Shui Miao had never encountered before; his understanding of it was limited to what he had seen in mortal-world films and dramas.
Such knowledge was utterly inadequate in reality.
The old monk spoke very little, not even revealing his own name.
Though his expression was kind and his demeanor relaxed, it felt more like a perfunctory politeness, even carrying a subtle hint of unwelcome.
If they had truly welcomed him, they wouldn’t have simply tossed him into a doghouse-like dwelling.
With mixed emotions, Shui Miao immediately sat cross-legged, cultivating his energy while sensing everything around him in the Buddhist realm.
But soon, Shui Miao discovered that his sensing ability was suppressed by some mysterious force here. All he could do was focus on his cultivation.
“Fine,” he thought. “Since he’s allowed me to stay here peacefully, I’ll stay and dedicate myself to refining my spiritual power.”
Quickly, Shui Miao adjusted his mindset and immersed himself in cultivation.
Earlier, while flying toward the sun, Shui Miao’s body had endured extreme heat, as if being forged in a furnace. His spirit had become more radiant, and his spiritual power had grown purer, akin to materials refined in a crafting furnace—exceptionally pure.
Now, as Shui Miao settled into cultivation again, he felt an unmistakable lightness and clarity.
“This is great!” he exclaimed.
“I’ve turned misfortune into fortune, refining both my spiritual power and my physical body. My cultivation has clearly advanced to a higher level.”
“Wait,” he pondered. “If materials can be used to craft puppets, why can’t I treat myself as a crafting material? The principles of heaven and earth are the same—everything is material, and humans are no different, just with more spiritual energy and the ability to think. How did the Buddha refine his post-celestial spiritual body? Perhaps he did it by forging himself like a treasure, in a place closest to the sun.”
“But now, my situation…”
Shui Miao’s thoughts shifted, and he summoned Tianyi Dejun, Wenchang Dijun, and Shuitianyi Shengmu from the realm of his consciousness.
Seeing the surroundings, Tianyi Dejun immediately spoke up, “Isn’t this the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city?”
“I don’t know where in the Buddhist realm this is, nor why the Buddha sent an old monk to guide me here and then left me unattended,” Shui Miao replied, turning to point at the wooden hut behind him. “That’s where the old monk arranged for me to stay.”
“This… this is worse than a doghouse!” Shuitianyi Shengmu exclaimed after peeking inside the hut. “The Buddha is too stingy! Is this how they treat guests?”
“Ah,” Tianyi Dejun sighed deeply. “Given that we’re being hunted by Xuankong’er, it’s already generous of them to provide us a place to stay.”
Wenchang Dijun closed his eyes to sense the surroundings, then suddenly opened them and said, “This is indeed the forbidden area of the Buddhist realm’s spiritual city. The spiritual city is where mortal Buddhists ascend to live and cultivate. However, it seems we’ve been specially confined here. If I’m not mistaken, someone is likely monitoring us.”
Wenchang Dijun’s spiritual power remained unchanged, and he had a keen insight into such confinements.
Tianyi Dejun’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Shui Miao, “Shui Miao, don’t overthink it. From what I know of the Buddhist realm, they wouldn’t stoop to anything underhanded. I believe they brought us here both to protect us and to test our strength—to see if we can escape.”
“Indeed, there’s a test here,” Wenchang Dijun added. “But it’s a pity that even if we know the truth, we can’t escape unless we’re strong enough. For now, we should focus on cultivation. Once our power breaks through, we can reconsider our options.”
“I understand,” Shui Miao nodded and sat down to cultivate again.
Seeing this, the others also sat down to cultivate, setting aside their thoughts.
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Meanwhile, Xuankong’er hid in his newly forged Time Tower, recovering his spiritual power and reforging two post-celestial treasures. One became a Time Protection Pearl, and the other a Soul-Confusing Mirror embedded with the Void-Destroying Array. He then focused on repairing the Wheel of Reincarnation. Once the Wheel was restored, he planned to march into the Buddhist realm, conquer it, and trample the Buddha underfoot.
The Wheel of Reincarnation in the underworld was enormous, with thirty-six layers.
The Heavenly Court’s Wheel of Reincarnation was even more terrifying, overlapping with the underworld’s to form seventy-two layers, governing the fates of all beings across the three realms. Its complexity was so profound that even Xuankong’er felt intimidated. For years, he had ignored the Wheel because it was too intricate and headache-inducing to study.
But now, Xuankong’er’s mindset had changed.
To capture Shui Miao and confront the Buddha, he had to repair the Wheel.
The thought of forcing the Buddha and even the legendary Nüwa into reincarnation filled Xuankong’er with excitement.
Legend had it that the Wheel of Reincarnation was the first divine artifact of the three realms, crafted by an unknown creator.
Many years after Pangu created the world, the Heavenly Court was established.
At that time, there were thirty-six layers of heaven. When the Heavenly Emperor opened the highest layer, the Jade Void Heaven, he discovered three Wheels of Reincarnation—large, medium, and small.
The Heavenly Emperor first refined and claimed the smallest Wheel, entrusting it to the Ten Kings of the Underworld to govern the mortal world, the underworld, and the Raksha realm. He then refined the medium Wheel to control the Heavenly Court, holding the fates of immortals, demons, and spirits in his hands.
By then, the Heavenly Emperor had opened the Void Realm, glimpsing the greater world beyond.
He entrusted the medium Wheel to his descendants, who ruled the Heavenly Court as the Jade Emperor.
Next, the Heavenly Emperor attempted to refine the largest Wheel.
But this time, he failed. The largest Wheel was shaken, causing tremors across the three realms, collapsing the heavens and earth, and plunging order into chaos. Reluctantly, the Heavenly Emperor abandoned his attempt and entered the Void Realm, never to return.
After the Heavenly Emperor’s departure, many events unfolded in the immortal realm.
The shaken immortal realm became the Nine Heavens, and a new realm—the Immortal-Demon Realm—emerged, forming a new three-realm structure.
Then, Xuankong’er appeared, leading the rise of the demon realm.
Under the Jade Emperor’s leadership, the ancient immortals clashed with the demon army in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The immortals were defeated, and the demon realm was severely weakened. Xuankong’er vanished, secretly capturing the ancient immortals’ essences and infiltrating the immortal realm, intending to control the three realms with puppets. But out of boredom and curiosity, he coincidentally created Shui Miao.
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The Wheel of Reincarnation was too complex…
Xuankong’er studied it for a long time, his head splitting with pain, yet he made no progress.
Frustrated, Xuankong’er gave up on repairing the Wheel and flew to the demon realm to gather demonic spirit stones, forging a supreme demonic artifact—the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils.
“Whoosh!”
With a teleportation talisman, Xuankong’er arrived in the Buddhist realm, at the place where Shui Miao had entered.
Seeing the immense golden city, Xuankong’er was awestruck. The Buddhist spiritual city was at least a hundred times larger than the five immortal cities of the Heavenly Court!
“The Buddha is indeed the Buddha,” he thought. “Such grandeur, yet so humble. While the Heavenly Court is in chaos, this place remains a paradise.”
“Shui Miao, do you think the Buddha can protect you?” Xuankong’er sneered.
“Hahaha! Buddha, today I’ll see if your post-celestial body can withstand the source of all evil from my demon realm…”
“Boom!”
Xuankong’er slammed the Banner of Ten Thousand Evils into the ground. The banner trembled violently, releasing a torrent of black, malevolent energy that spread across the spiritual city like a storm. The once unchanging sky of the spiritual city darkened, as if a heavy rain was imminent.
“Clack, clack, clack…”
But then, the sound of wooden fish being struck urgently echoed from within the city, followed by the chanting of Buddhist scriptures. The chanting grew louder and louder, soon resonating like thunder across the heavens. The entire city, especially the towering pagoda, began to emit a dazzling golden light.
The golden light was blinding, sharp as blades, spears, arrows, and rainbows…
The thick, overwhelming malevolent energy was diluted, thinned, and dissipated under the golden light. In just a few breaths, all the malevolent energy was completely dispersed.
“Impressive!” Xuankong’er admitted.
“Buddha, you are indeed formidable. I must admire your strength. But this is merely the combined power of all the Buddhist monks resisting my evil energy. I, alone, have challenged your entire realm. I’ve already won. Now, let me show you the power of my post-celestial treasure. I’ll use it to breach your city and cleanse your realm with blood.”
Refusing to give up, Xuankong’er summoned his post-celestial treasure—the Soul-Confusing Mirror with the Void-Destroying Array.
“Hum!”
Xuankong’er activated the mirror, directing its light toward the spiritual city.
Instantly, the golden light of the city condensed into a giant Buddha’s hand, blocking the mirror’s light and slowly reaching toward Xuankong’er.
“Hahaha! Is that all you’ve got? I haven’t even used my full power yet!” Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly channeling all his energy into the mirror. The mirror’s light pierced through the giant Buddha’s hand.
“Boom!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous explosion sounded above him. A golden talisman slowly descended from the sky…
“Buzz!”
Xuankong’er immediately activated the mirror, directing its beam toward the city…
Instantly, the golden light from the city condensed into a giant Buddha hand, resisting the mirror’s white beam as it slowly advanced toward Xuankong’er!
“Ha ha ha! You’re nothing special. I haven’t even used my full strength yet!”
Xuankong’er roared with laughter, suddenly unleashing his full power into the mirror. The white beam pierced through the giant Buddha hand in an instant!
“Hong!!”
Just as Xuankong’er was reveling in his triumph, a thunderous boom suddenly erupted from above his head. A golden-yellow talisman slowly descended from the sky, glowing with radiant light…
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