653: What a coward

Shen Bei was utterly bewildered.

He even wanted to ask Wu Bi'an, "Why are you showing up now without even asking me?"

Or rather, he wanted to greet him, but he simply couldn't get a word in.

At this moment, the Burial Sea Secret Lord sat grandly on his throne, a brow raised, and five parts of wild arrogance instantly added to the dashing nonchalance of a Young Master from a turbulent era.

You're pinning the blame on me, why should I explain myself to you? Why should I explain?

If you say it is, then it is. What can you do to me?

Everyone is dead, only remnants remain, clinging to life. If I could drag you down with me in life, why would I fear you in death?

"Burial Sea, let our grievances end here today. If not for your coveting of my Purple Clouds Dao Scripture, none of this would have happened."

"Stop with the nonsense. You cut off my life force, you destroyed my rebirth. Why put on such a show here? Don't you want my Burial Sea Secret Canon? All three scrolls are in the Black Tower. If you have the guts, come and get them. I just can't stand your face. I wanted your Purple Clouds Dao Scripture, when did I ever deny it? When did I ever pretend to be a gentleman like you! Bah!"

"Villain!"

"I am a villain, so what? It's better than you, a hypocrite, who constantly claims to be a true gentleman. Bah, for your own goals, you wouldn't even save your own son, yet you still pretend to be a true gentleman!"

"How can a Devil Head like you, who makes his descendants fight each other, have the face to say such things?"

"Why can't I? The weak die sooner and get it over with, saving them from being beaten to death one day when they go out. Only one needs to survive. I haven't been secretive about it. Let whoever wants to talk, talk. This is how I teach my descendants. Do you dare to say it out loud? When it comes to ruthlessness, who can compare to you? In the past, you were a loving father, but at the critical moment, for your own sake, you watched your only son die before your eyes. Do you dare to face him?"

"Baoyu will understand me. This path is destined to be full of sacrifices, everything is for..."

"Bah! Wu Bi'an, in this regard, I truly am not as good as you. You can deceive everyone, even yourself. Truly remarkable! No more nonsense, today, why don't you and I just die completely? We are already fallen, what more is there to struggle for?"

After a few sentences, they could no longer converse. In their eyes, killing intent surged, causing changes in the celestial phenomena, all things fell silent, stars vanished, and the clear blue sky turned into a dark Void Realm.

As if in an instant, all things in heaven and earth voluntarily vanished, avoiding the killing intent of the two titled Dao Lords.

...

At the same time, inside the Black Tower, Bridal Gown, whom Shen Bei was carrying, slowly turned her head. The direction she looked, space twisted, and in an instant, it was torn like a piece of cloth, and the scene outside flashed by.

Bridal Gown floated up from Shen Bei, her jade feet lightly stepping. With one step, her figure transformed into a red shadow, instantly crossing the rift and disappearing into the Black Tower.

The crack healed in the blink of an eye. Shen Bei touched his shoulder, then reached back and touched his back, his face full of question marks.

What's going on?

Bridal Gown just left?

Don't go, big shot, if you leave, what about my 'all taboos lifted' buff?

You said you'd take me out, but now you've left, what about what we agreed on?

The sudden change truly startled Shen Bei.

Damn it.

What is all this? On one side, Wu Bi'an and the Burial Sea Secret Lord are having a war of words, and on the other, my protective charm has run off.

Is Bridal Gown going for revenge?

"Congratulations! You're free!" Little Devil Buddha loudly congratulated...

But as Shen Bei listened, he couldn't help but feel that it wasn't a congratulation for him.

Although under normal circumstances, being freed from an entangled lost powerful being is indeed a good thing.

"Little bald donkey, what's there to congratulate? When Bridal Gown goes out and grinds the Burial Sea Secret Lord to dust, she'll naturally come back. In the end, it'll still be difficult for me..." Shen Bei sighed, no joy on his face, but rather a hint of worry: "Little bald donkey, looking at you, are you planning to take the opportunity to beat me to death?"

"Your Wisdom Eye is like a torch, seeing through what this little monk was thinking at a glance." Little Devil Buddha praised with sincere admiration, putting his palms together. The look of anger on his face slowly dissipated, replaced by a hint of his usual benevolent expression: "Do you have any last words to entrust to others? This little monk will surely relay them for you, to fulfill your dying wish."

"Little bald donkey, we just agreed to cooperate, and you've already turned hostile?"

"This little monk will always remember the kindness of your assistance. Today, I shall help you, Dao Brother, find liberation, so you are not troubled by evil spirits. After your demise, every Cold Food Festival and Ghost Festival, on your death anniversary, this little monk will recite scriptures and offer sacrifices for you, to help your departed soul find peace."

Shen Bei looked at the earnest Little Devil Buddha, quite shocked.

I killed you, it's for your own good. I'm so grateful to you, so I'll help you find liberation, let you die without pain. You don't need to thank me, it's what I should do...

This was the first time he had seen someone justify turning hostile and killing with such sound reasoning, and even claiming it was for his own good.

Just based on this shocking shamelessness, little bald donkey, you have a great future.

"Little bald donkey, you definitely have a limitless future." Shen Bei clapped his hands in praise, truly convinced: "However, do you really think you can kill me?"

Shen Bei bared his teeth in a smile and drew his long saber.

A low shout echoed in his mind.

"Sun and Moon Light and Darkness Saber Art."

In an instant, Shen Bei's eyes became cold and manic, his True Qi surged around him, full of wild power, and his Aura suddenly skyrocketed.

With one saber strike, layers of fluctuating waves transformed into visible ripples, sweeping out instantly.

Shen Bei was already in a state of furious Aura due to Wu Bi'an's sudden appearance and Bridal Gown's sudden departure, and three parts of hatred suddenly added to it. His surrounding Qi surged, and wisps of True Qi, like oil and smoke, rose from Shen Bei's body.

Little Devil Buddha's expression changed slightly. He put his palms together and loudly chanted a Devil's mantra.

"My Devil is compassionate."

A black Buddha phantom with a ferocious face appeared behind him, extending its palms to block the surging ripples.

Little Devil Buddha let out a muffled grunt from his throat. Caught off guard, he was suddenly hit. Blood vessels filled his eyes, his pupils constantly contracted and expanded, and the light in his eyes condensed and then dispersed.

Little Devil Buddha retreated rapidly, letting out a long sigh.

"Don't be angry, this little monk..." Little Devil Buddha hesitated for a moment, then, seeing Shen Bei's Aura rapidly rising, his expression became serious: "This little monk was just joking with you. This little monk will always remember your life-saving grace. How could I ever repay kindness with enmity?"

"Your joke isn't funny at all." Shen Bei took the hint and stopped his hand...

In this place, fighting Little Devil Buddha to the death was not worth it; he was just trying to scare him...

"You are right, this little monk probably doesn't have talent in this area. Please withdraw your Divine Ability." Little Devil Buddha decisively admitted defeat, lowering his head: "Since we agreed to cooperate, I will naturally not go back on my word. The talk of turning hostile was purely a misunderstanding. Since you possess such strength, cooperation will surely be a win-win situation. This little monk understands."

"Little bald donkey, I'll say it again, you definitely have a limitless future." Shen Bei sighed with emotion. To be so good at making choices, even convincing himself, if such a person doesn't die young, he will surely achieve something.

"You jest," Little Devil Buddha admitted defeat without any pretense...

However, the look in his eyes towards Shen Bei had an added three parts of doubt.