Chapter 1026: The Five Qi True Demon Technique

A few days later.

Lin Fan had yet to awaken, and instead faced his greatest enemy within the cycle of reincarnation.

In a space of absolute void, Lin Fan stood firm, facing a golden Buddha emanating an immense, awe-inspiring aura. Particularly radiant was the halo of light behind its head.

Like a blazing sun, it illuminated the world and delivered salvation to all beings.

This was the light of Buddha-nature, the light of self-nature, symbolizing infinite wisdom and perfect completeness, without flaw or obstruction, free to function as desired.

If this were truly the ancestral Buddha of all Buddhas, such a radiant light would deliver salvation to the world and see through illusions. However, the Buddha-light of the Future Boundless King Buddha was filled with deceit and treachery, meant primarily to mislead sentient beings.

“Burdened by grave karmic obstacles, consumed by the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion, only by laying down your sword and taking refuge in my teachings can you hope to survive,” the Future Boundless King Buddha declared.

Its solemn face radiated dazzling golden light, especially the “man” mark on its forehead, exuding boundless power.

The Future Boundless King Buddha could see through and control the future, evading all karmic retribution.

Among the countless lands, it ranked third among the strongest in the Buddhist sect.

“Bullshit! My five organs and six腑are filled with powerful toxins, contaminating everything under heaven. This is true great fortune and the essence of nature itself. Your so-called insight is nothing but avoidance. Don’t preach to me!” Lin Fan roared.

Here, Lin Fan was no longer drained of magical power, but instead in peak condition.

Boom!

A vast torrent of magical energy condensed into countless martial arts techniques. In the blink of an eye, a thousand techniques erupted forth. One technique after another formed a dragon of supreme power piercing through heaven and earth.

A palm shook the heavens!

A palm shattered the earth!

I am the true master.

Lin Fan roared and clashed fiercely with the Future Boundless King Buddha.

Here, Lin Fan was omnipotent, and the Future Boundless King Buddha was equally omnipotent.

…

Maple Forest City.

“Never thought that after so long, I’d return to the same place,” Qiu Zhan Yu looked at the familiar city and couldn’t help but sigh.

“Yeah,” Golden Mushroom nodded.

Everything here was so familiar.

At the city gate, the princess’s caravan returned, and the guards naturally let them pass.

“Hey, I remember when we left, Maple Forest City didn’t have any refugees,” Qiu Zhan Yu noticed many ragged, emaciated refugees sitting by the city walls outside, their faces filled with confusion and uncertainty about the future.

Seeing this scene, Golden Mushroom looked at Feng Yan Yun in confusion, unsure of what had happened.

Sighing helplessly, Feng Yan Yun shook her head. “In recent years, Maple Forest City has experienced many wars. The surrounding towns have all been destroyed. These people are refugees fleeing from there. I’ve already arranged for people to take care of them. It won’t be long before they are properly settled.”

Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom were no longer the naive people they once were. Upon hearing Feng Yan Yun’s words, they understood that for martial artists who walk the path of cultivation, reaching higher realms was all that mattered. But for ordinary people, disasters often struck without warning.

They exchanged glances, realizing immediately why the princess had summoned them back to Maple Forest City.

She wanted their help.

At this moment, they hesitated. This couldn’t be right. Their priority was to protect their big brother’s safety. How could they get involved here?

For a moment, they felt torn.

Seeing their expressions, Feng Yan Yun spoke gently, “I invited you two back hoping you would help Maple Forest City.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom’s hearts sank—they had expected this.

“What should we do?” Golden Mushroom was unsure how to respond.

Maple Forest City was their hometown. Now that they had returned and seen the current situation, they could leave if they wanted, and no one could stop them. But deep down, they felt reluctant.

Qiu Zhan Yu remained silent, finally nodding slightly.

“Princess, we agree, but we must have a spacious place,” Qiu Zhan Yu said.

Upon hearing this, Feng Yan Yun was overjoyed. “Good, good…”

Her expression was filled with excitement. She knew these two were truly willing to stay.

Maple Forest City had a True Immortal expert, but only one—the one standing beside her.

If Maple Forest City had three True Immortal experts, naturally it would have much stronger self-defense capabilities.

As for Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom needing a spacious place, they naturally needed to set up an underground chamber to hide Lin Fan. If anything happened, they had to protect their big brother at all costs.

Three years later.

Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom had been in Maple Forest City for three years and had become its pillars.

All external enemies they had encountered were repelled by Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom.

Even when facing powerful opponents, the two possessed the supreme immortal artifact, the Heaven and Earth Net, so ordinary people stood no chance against them.

Again and again, they drove the enemies away. Year after year, they developed a deeper affection for their hometown.

Looking at Lin Fan lying on the bed, Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom couldn’t help but show disappointment.

“Three years already, and our big brother still hasn’t woken up,” Golden Mushroom said.

Sighing, Qiu Zhan Yu said, “If only we knew what was going on. Our big brother is too irresponsible. He didn’t even tell us how long he would be asleep.”

“Let’s go. This time, we don’t know if we’ll come back,” Golden Mushroom said.

Qiu Zhan Yu nodded, then pressed a hidden switch. The bed in front of them slowly sank underground, deeper and deeper, until it disappeared completely.

Then Qiu Zhan Yu took out piece after piece of broken stone from his storage ring, densely sealing the entrance to the secret chamber, blending it completely with the surrounding environment.

Without the two of them guiding, no one would ever know there was a hidden chamber here.

Then Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom vanished into the void.

Over these three years, their cultivation had advanced rapidly, and they had become True Immortal experts at the peak of their realm, becoming the two top experts in Maple Forest City, revered by all its citizens.

In the hearts of countless civilians, Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom were their guardian deities.

In the grand hall of Maple Forest City.

Three years ago, with the help of Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom, Feng Yan Yun resolved internal threats and became the ruler of Maple Forest City. Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom also became top figures in the city.

“Everything is settled?” Feng Yan Yun’s face bore a hint of worry, and she looked at Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom with deep gratitude.

These two had defended countless enemies for Maple Forest City over the years, allowing it to survive until today.

“Yes,” Qiu Zhan Yu and Golden Mushroom nodded.

Feng Yan Yun knew their big brother had remained in a deep slumber all along. They had told her before that their big brother possessed immense power, and once awakened, all troubles would cease to exist.

Feng Yan Yun was somewhat skeptical.

“Move out.”

At this moment, the outside of Maple Forest City was surrounded by a massive army. The aura of this army was extraordinary, filled with a sharp, killing intent.

This killing intent was formidable, not something ordinary people could possess.

Deep within the army.

“Brother, you’re truly brilliant. By inciting wars among mortals, we’ve created killing intent, despair, terror, calamity, and destruction. With all five energies complete, our ‘Five Energies True Demon Art’ will advance further and reach perfection,” a man with a sinister appearance laughed.

“Hmph, after so many years, we’ve already incited countless wars and gathered thick five energies. Today, Maple Forest City will be completely wiped out.”

“But Brother, I heard that the two in Maple Forest City possess immortal artifacts. Have you found a way to deal with them?” the man asked.

“Of course. You’ll find out soon enough.”