Chapter 2007 : If You Don't Understand Mahayana, I Know Some Martial Arts
"Little Solar Emperor of the Golden Crow, Son of Heaven from the Celestial Spire!"
Only then did the various yaoxian of the demon race snap back to reality, their faces lighting up with unrestrained joy.
The name of Imperial Scion Lingxiao had long shaken the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. For nearly a 1000 kalpas, he had roamed unchallenged, and even after suffering several major defeats in recent years, his prestige remained untarnished.
After all, among his opponents, Eldrin (Person Name) was a peerless prodigy who had pioneered his own Dao, hailed as the 1 most likely to break through to Quasi-Sage (Cultivation Realm) and even attain the realm of Primordial Chaos Celestial Emperor (Cultivation Realm).
And Immortal Lord Lyra (Person Name) was the reincarnation of the Lunar Emperor, destined to become 1 of the primordial Divine Monarchs. To be defeated by these 2 was no disgrace.
At that moment, Imperial Son Lingxiao arrived astride the Annihilation Divine Halberd. He gazed calmly at Tianhengzi and Lin Xuan, remarking, "As expected of a disciple of my old friend—truly exceptional."
"Come at me together, you 2. Let me witness the true might of the Sacrificial Ascension Path."
As the words fell, Imperial Son Lingxiao immediately charged forth astride the Annihilation Heavenly Halberd, its divine might capable of destroying heaven and earth as it cleaved through the air.
Tianhengzi’s eyes flickered with a faint gleam as he raised his hand to summon the Great Deduction Heavenly Wheel. In an instant, 9 blade-wheels converged into 1, transforming into a divine radiance that tore through the heavens, meeting the full-force strike of Lingxiao Imperial Son head-on.
Clang—
In an instant, the Annihilation Halberd and the Great Deduction Heavenly Wheel collided, unexpectedly falling into a brief stalemate.
The Crown Prince of Lingxiao slightly furrowed his brow, golden light that outshone the world gleaming in his pupils: “You… are not unworthy!”
Boom—
As the words fell, Imperial Son Lingxiao exerted a sudden burst of force, wielding the Heaven-Destroying Halberd in a sweeping arc. With overwhelming power, he sent the Great Derivation Heavenly Wheel flying backward, and even Tianhengzi was instantly forced into retreat.
Lin Xuan, observing from the side, swept his sleeve to catch Tianhengzi. Simultaneously, the 10 great immortal treasures behind him surged with power, materializing a set of world-illuminating array artifacts that enveloped the void sky, forcibly blocking Lingxiao Imperial Son’s peerless strike.
At this moment, Chen Xianzhu high above the firmament finally showed a trace of seriousness and remarked, "This Imperial Son Lingxiao's strength has already touched the limits of the 3 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) Foundation."
Beside him, Inscription-Sorrow Gentleman also gave a slight nod upon hearing this.
If Tian Hengzi's cultivation was at the level of 1 who had just entered the 3 True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) Foundation, then Lin Xuan's should have already reached the pinnacle of the 3 True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) Foundation.
And this Eldrin, compared to Lin Xuan's strength, should be half a step more powerful.
Seeing this, Susu (Person Name) nearby couldn't help but remark, "It seems that although this man has suffered repeated defeats, he possesses an unyielding spirit that refuses to break."
Elder Script-Sorrow’s insight was far keener. After merely a moment of observation, he remarked, “Having suffered successive defeats on multiple occasions, cracks have begun to form in his Dao Heart.”
To advance further, he must wash away the humiliation he had suffered. Otherwise, after undergoing multiple extreme rebirths and with the hidden preparations left by the Sun Heavenly Emperor, he would likely have already cultivated the foundation for his fourth True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).
Chen Xianzhu also nodded and said calmly, "Unable to wash away his humiliation, he suppressed his cultivation to avoid breaking through, seeking to mend his Dao Heart by defeating a prodigy of the Sacrificial Dao."
"In this way, even if it cannot compare to defeating my father, it may still partially mend the flaws in my Dao Heart."
At this thought, Chen Xianzhu chuckled again and shook his head. "The previous times he was defeated by my father and Aunt Lyra (Person Name), 1 could say his losses were hardly unjustified."
"If he were to suffer another defeat, especially at the hands of a descendant of his former rival, his Dao Heart would likely shatter completely. Only through reincarnation and starting anew could he hope to advance further."
As these words were spoken, the great battle had already descended into a stalemate.
The Celestial Scion Lingxiao wielded the Heaven-Sundering Halberd, shining like a primordial golden sun as he single-handedly engaged 2 foes, displaying earth-shattering and peerless prowess.
Yet that was all it amounted to. Faced with Lin Xuan (Person Name) and Tianhengzi (Person Name), he still could not gain the slightest advantage.
Although the 10 Suns Incineration Diagram, the life-bound treasure of Imperial Scion Lingxiao, was immensely powerful, neither Tianhengzi nor Lin Xuan were weak opponents.
Whether it was Celestial Balance Master’s Great Cycle of Heavenly Derivation or Lin Xuan’s 10 Great Immortal Treasures, each was a world-shaking, unparalleled treasure.
Such an array artifact, combined with the unique aspects of the Sacrificial Path, rivals even the 10 Suns Incinerating Heaven Diagram.
The 2 sides engaged in an epic battle across the heavens. The more Young Master Lingxiao fought, the more alarmed he became—he realized the 2 formidable enemies before him were terrifyingly powerful, their magical power seemingly inexhaustible.
The 10 Great Immortal Treasures not only possessed an inexhaustible supply of power, but could also pierce through the void to wildly convert primordial chaos energy, directly transforming it into the essence of heaven and earth to merge with 1's inner world.
"This... is this the marvel of the Inner Universe and the Immortal Vault of Eternity?"
Lingxiao Imperial Scion murmured inwardly, realizing that the power of the Sacrificial Dao far surpassed the profundity of the Immortal Dao. The longer this dragged on, the slimmer his chances of victory would become.
With this thought in mind, he hesitated no longer and instantly unleashed a forbidden technique.
In an instant, the cultivation base of Eldrin (Person Name) surged violently, blazing with the resplendent brilliance of an eternal sun as it radiated scorching waves of energy.
In the blink of an eye, Eldrin struck again, maneuvering a Solar Golden Bell to descend with crushing force, intent on completely suppressing Tianhengzi and Lin Xuan.
Forbidden Divine Art, Celestial Emperor's Prohibited Artifact.
In that instant, Lin Xuan(Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly.
After Lingxiao Imperial Son unleashed the forbidden divine ability, coupled with the fact that the Celestial Emperor’s forbidden artifact ‘Solar Golden Bell’ was a replica forged from a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, its power had already surpassed what they could withstand.
Even if they resorted to forbidden methods and resisted at all costs, they would ultimately only end up inflicting mutual destruction.
Boom—
And in that very instant, the void's edge abruptly fell into silence.
But lo, countless rays of Buddhist light showered down upon the earth, followed by a colossal golden hand that blotted out the heavens, descending to suppress the unruly Sun-Gold Bell.
"This is..."
Lingxiao Imperial Son’s expression shifted slightly as he gazed at the heavens with a trace of astonishment.
High in the firmament, Chen Xianzhu sat cross-legged upon a Golden Lotus of Merit, his kasaya-clad form resembling an ancient Buddha eternally anchored to this realm.
Around him, myriad Sanskrit chants seemed to swirl and linger, while golden rings of virtue radiated from behind his head, illuminating all heavens with their sacred and solemn glow.
"Esteemed patron, I perceive an extraordinary aura in your countenance, as if you share a karmic bond with the Buddha."
"As the saying goes, 'When will the cycle of vengeance ever end?' Why not cast aside your grievances and follow this old monk to cultivate the Mahayana Dharma?"
"Insolence!"
The Celestial Scion of Lingxiao was enraged. With a mere turn of his palm, he summoned the Heaven-Sundering Halberd of Apocalypse, cleaving through the void to descend.
Seeing this, Chen Xianzhu could not help but let out a faint sigh. "Very well," he said, "if the Benefactor cannot comprehend the Mahayana teachings, this humble monk is also versed in some...fists and feet."
As his voice faded, he slowly turned his palm. The sky-obscuring giant hand descended like an inverted celestial realm, enveloping the entire expanse of the heavenly firmament.
"Damn it—"
Lingxiao Imperial Son’s heart sank. He immediately raised the Annihilation Heavenly Halberd with all his strength to block.
But then, within that sky-obscuring giant palm, the 6-Syllable Mantra emanated a golden light of chaos, while a majestic divine dragon coiled around it, descending with an overwhelming and domineering power to suppress all beneath.
The Imperial Son Lingxiao defended with all his might, yet he remained utterly suppressed, incapable of mounting any resistance.
Chen Xianzhu’s Tome of the Buddha’s Salvation was forged from 9 primordial characters of the Great Beginning. Among them, 6 characters transformed into the 6-Syllable Mantra, embodying the supreme and unparalleled Dharma.
The remaining 3 characters transformed into the Sutra of the Greatly Majestic Heavenly Dragon—a path of physical sanctification likewise unparalleled throughout the ages.
The Scripture of Buddha's World Salvation, born from the convergence of both, stands as a supreme primordial chaos scripture. Not only does it enable 1 to tread the realm of chaos through the 6-Syllable Mantra, but it also encompasses the chaos-level method of achieving sainthood through physical cultivation.
At this moment, Chen Xianzhu pushed the power of the Tathāgata's Salvation Sutra to its absolute limit, simultaneously harnessing the 10 Great Indestructible Immortal Treasures to unleash a sky-spanning radiance of Buddha's light.
As the eldest son upon whom Eldrin (Person Name) placed great expectations, Chen Xianzhu possessed foundations that ranked among the foremost tier across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss—not inferior to the Chaos Heavenly Emperor of his generation, and far surpassing the capabilities of Lin Xuan and the other 3 personal disciples.
He had remained at the Immortal Treasury Realm for many years, continuously assisting Eldrin in perfecting the ultimate method of the Sacrificial Path's Immortal Treasury. Long ago, he had cultivated the 10 great immortal treasuries to the pinnacle state of the Indestructible Immortal Treasury.
Most crucially, Chen Xianzhu's 10 Great Immortal Treasures—with the exception of the Great Luo Immortal Treasure—had each forged their own unique paths, transforming into the 9 Realms of Buddhism.
Across these 9 realms, Chen Xianzhu had imprinted a Primal Chaos Character in each, containing a power that bordered on the supreme.
At this moment, as Chen Xianzhu (Person Name) channeled his full power, the 9 ancient realms within him radiated the Eternal Daylight Buddha Light, pouring immeasurable power ceaselessly into the colossal palm.
This colossal palm was none other than the supreme divine ability, ‘Buddha’s Palm of Delivering the Mortal World,’ which Chen Xianzhu had conceived based on the Chaos Primordial Qi Grasping Hand as its foundation.
Boom—
Faced with such overwhelming divine might, Prince Lingxiao ultimately could not withstand it. After holding out for a brief moment, he was forcibly driven into the depths of Tianyang's foundation and firmly suppressed.
Having suppressed Imperial Son Lingxiao, Chen Xianzhu’s gaze flickered slightly.
With the profound mysteries of the Buddha's Salvation Tome, he could fully seize this opportunity to convert Lingxiao Imperial Son into a Dharma-protecting Vajra of the Buddhist faith.
However, considering the existence of the Sun Celestial Emperor, he ultimately suppressed the thoughts in his heart.
In the blink of an eye, Eldrin activated the forbidden Buddhist technique, completely suppressing the Imperial Son of Lingxiao atop Tianyang. He then spoke calmly, "In recognition of your arduous cultivation, this humble monk shall grant you a thread of survival."
"This day, I shall suppress you here, sever all your sinful cultivation, and leave your divine soul in slumber. May you rein in your ferocious nature and refrain from wreaking havoc upon the mortal realm."
"Ah—"
Lingxiao Imperial Scion was so enraged he nearly went mad. As a bearer of the True Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), he was fundamentally an existence beyond life and death.
Even if Chen Xianzhu were to completely annihilate him, he would only require a few kalpas to revive.
But now, Chen Xianzhu had stripped away all his cultivation and destiny, leaving only his soul trapped in an endless slumber. How was this any different from killing him?
Thus, in a fit of raging fury, Imperial Son Lingxiao roared and erupted, unleashing earth-shattering power in his desperate bid to break free.
Alas, no matter how ferocious his onslaught, he ultimately could not withstand Chen Xianzhu's (Person Name) supreme divine power.
In the span of a mere moment, the Eldrin Imperial Scion was utterly suppressed. His heaven-defying cultivation was completely severed, condensing into a single Dao Origin, while his soul alone remained imprisoned beneath the 5 Fingers Divine Mountain.
Having completed all this, Chen Xianzhu slowly withdrew his hand at last.
This time, he did not completely annihilate Eldrin (Person Name), merely severing all of his cultivation base. Given Eldrin’s (Person Name) recovery rate, it should take only 1 kalpa-cycle for him to fully restore his power.
However, the Dao Heart of Crown Prince Lingxiao had already shattered. Even if he were to awaken and return 1 day, he would have to sever all his cultivation and reincarnate to begin anew, making it difficult for him to pose any significant threat henceforth.
With this thought in mind, Chen Xianzhu dismissed his inner musings, only to discover that the celestial demons present had begun fleeing for their lives.
At this moment, it was already somewhat too late to flee for 1's life.
Zhang Tingyi employed the Cosmic 9 Realms Diagram to seal the heavens and earth, while Lin Xuan and Tian Hengzi also unleashed their full power against the enemy. Apart from the Vermilion Bird Saint Son, almost none could withstand their assault.
Even Susu made her move. Reincarnated with the Primordial Plain Question Scripture, she excelled in healing and restorative arts. Though her combat prowess was not particularly formidable, she was nonetheless an existence comparable to 1 with 3 True Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).
How could the demonic tribes possibly withstand the onslaught when such prodigies of the true spirits made their move?
After merely a few 100 1000 exchanges, the great battle concluded. With the exception of a handful of demons who fled upon sensing the dire turn of events, the overwhelming majority were utterly annihilated by the assembled experts in a single, decisive confrontation.
And from beginning to end, Master Zhuanchou never even showed the slightest intention of making a move.
"Experts at the Ancient Immortal realm are far too few."
"Bullying the weak is truly dull. A true formidable foe can only be encountered when contending for the Primordial Chaos Primordial Qi (Cosmic Energy)."
Zhuan Choujun spoke slowly, yet ultimately, from across the immeasurably distant Ancient Ruins Continent, he struck down a peerless Imperial Scion from beyond the Empyrean Heavens with a single blow, thus transcending this kalpic tribulation.
At this moment, the gathered heroes of the human race exchanged glances, their faces uniformly revealing expressions of profound shock.
When the war concluded, Prince Minghuang stepped forward and cupped his hands toward Chen Xianzhu, saying, "I had feared that in this tribulation, the heroes of our Jiwo Dao would surely be in dire peril."
"We came here intending to offer some assistance, yet to our astonishment, you single-handedly swept through the ranks of the demon elites. It seems our vision was far too narrow."
Chen Xianzhu smiled faintly and spoke with serene composure, "My father once said that Emperor Minghuang stands as 1 of the 5 Great Emperors of humanity, and moreover, serves as the Pillar of Heaven within the Celestial Court."
“想不到今日，居然能够见得明煌世子当面，当真是失敬失敬。”
A faint smile touched Emperor Minghuang’s lips as he replied, “You flatter me. Your esteemed father’s brilliance is unparalleled across the ages. His future undoubtedly holds the status of a Demi-Sage, or even an Immortal Sage.”
"Your Excellency, as 1 chosen by destiny, truly proves that a mighty father breeds no weak son. You are most likely destined to become a future Buddha Sovereign of the Buddhist sect."
Chen Xianzhu gave a mental nod; he had long heard of the Chosen 1.
For instance, he had long known that his younger brother Chen Xiannian was a Child of Destiny, just as Ni Cangtian from the Primal Domain of 10 1000 Divinities (Realm Name) was also a Child of Destiny.
And he himself, since being reborn with the Buddha's Book of Salvation, had become 1 chosen by destiny, fated to fulfill his own profound purpose in the grand tapestry of fate.
Such fated individuals, before fulfilling their destiny, are protected by the Great Dao of Fate itself, rendering them virtually unkillable.
With this thought in mind, Chen Xianzhu retrieved several portions of Dao Origin from his sleeve and handed them to Prince Minghuang. "You flatter me, Fellow Daoist," he said. "Consider these rare treasures as compensation for your assistance in holding the battle line."
Hearing this, Young Master Minghuang could not help but smile faintly.
In the recent battle, though they did not directly intervene in the main conflict, they managed to divert part of the demonic forces and intercepted numerous powerful yaozu attempting to flee. Their contribution, however indirect, was undeniable.
At this thought, Prince Minghuang withdrew his gaze and spoke, "In that case, I shall not stand on ceremony."
"On the day we meet again at the Grand Luo Immortal Banquet."
With those final words, the group bid their farewells 1 after another.
Chen Xianzhu then led the group to conquer a forbidden realm outright, before secluding himself to refine the Dao Origin.
Refining the Dao Origin of a powerful foe not only brings immense benefits to the Path of Self-Devotion, but may even allow the Immortal Vault of Imperishability to advance further.
They had been in secluded cultivation for tens of thousands of years within the Ancient Immortal Ruins Continent, refining numerous supreme Dao Origins, ultimately achieving breakthroughs in both their cultivation and combat prowess.
Taking Lin Xuan as an example, after this breakthrough, all 10 of his immortal treasures had reached the pinnacle indestructible realm.
Alas, the Immortal Vault of Eternity was his absolute limit. Even with Lin Xuan's extraordinary talent and vast experience, he found it impossible to advance any further.
Even Chen Xianzhu, after successively refining the Dao Origin of the Celestial Heir, failed to cultivate the True Spirit Immortal Treasury. He had not even taken half a step into the realm of the Half-Step True Spirit Immortal Treasury.
"It seems that to cultivate the True Spirit Immortal Vault, 1 must first reach the realm of the Primordial Chaos Emperor."
Chen Xianzhu murmured inwardly, yet he had no choice but to suppress the urge to advance further.
Since further progress was impossible, Chen Xianzhu ceased wasting the Dao Origin. In the time that followed, he led his companions deep into the primordial chaos to confront the champions of the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.
In the ensuing wars, Chen Xianzhu and his companions achieved victory in all 7 battles, crushing every formidable foe who sought to obstruct the Path of Self-Sacrifice.
The Immortal Venerables of the Sacrificial Dao Path also seized this opportunity to slay numerous formidable foes,
These Perfected Immortals of the Sacrificial Path were far inferior in strength to Chen Xianzhu and his peers. In fact, as the cultivation of immortal treasures proved more arduous than breaking through the 9 Heavenly Passes, most had only achieved the 9-Limit Immortal Treasures.
Yet even so, his combat prowess was far beyond what any ordinary 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal could hope to match.
After acquiring a vast amount of Dao Origins, the cultivators of the Sacrificial Dao Path began advancing by leaps and bounds in their mastery of perfected immortal treasuries. They continuously cultivated 10-Limit Immortal Treasuries, causing their combat prowess to climb unceasingly.
In the end, before the Chaos Heavenly Abyss, Chen Xianzhu encountered the Perfected Immortal of the Sacrificial Dao at the Great Perfection stage.
Here, Chen Xianzhu gifted the useless Dao Origins to these disciples of the Path of Self-Offering before setting foot upon the Ancient Path of the Abyss.
In the ancient continent of Tianyuan, the 6 prodigies clashed relentlessly with the champions of the 6 Northern Domains, ultimately defeating the hordes of otherworldly foes in the final battle.
After this battle, the kalpa finally drew to a close.
The calamitous energies between heaven and earth began to gradually dissipate, as the heroes of the Sacrificial Dao Path started breaking through to the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm 1 after another.
"Has the Tribulation ended?"
On this day, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation. Sensing the dramatically amplified authority of the Path of Self Sacrifice, a flicker of astonishment and delight surfaced in his expression.
Not long before, the power of the Sacrificial Dao Art had begun to surge rapidly, soaring in an instant to the Second Level Perfection of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm.
Not only that, but as time passed, the power of Sacrificial Daoism continued to surge wildly, only ceasing when it reached the Fourth Level of Primordial Chaos Emperor.
Fourth Layer of the Primordial Chaos Emperor.
Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint ripple of emotion stirring within his gaze.
He could easily sense that, even relying solely on the authority of the Path of Self-Sacrifice, his power now rivaled that of a Fourth-Level Chaos Origin Emperor. This demonstrated just how astonishing the recent transformation of the Path of Self-Sacrifice had been.
"At present, my overall strength should be comparable to that of a Fifth-Level Chaos Origin Emperor."
Eldrin’s thoughts flickered with anticipation. Once his power had fully consolidated, he emerged from the seclusion chamber.
Emerging from the seclusion chamber, Eldrin arrived within the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and stood in tranquil anticipation of his disciples' arrival.
Before long, dozens of overwhelmingly powerful auras emerged 1 after another beyond the Abyssal Immortal Realm.
"Enter."
Eldrin released his grip on the Abyssal Immortal Realm, then with a sweep of his sleeve, summoned his disciples.
But then, over 30 peerless figures stepped into the grand hall 1 after another, bowing with a trace of reverence as they spoke in unison: "We pay our respects to our revered Master and the Divine Monarch."
As the others spoke, Eldrin finally took a closer look at the group.