529: Legion of Saints

The Demon Realm, as a world in its own right, was actually powerful enough, yet it was still exterminated by the opponent's Saint Legion... Well, let's just call it the Saint Legion, as there is no other army in this world that could possibly bear such a title!

An army composed entirely of Saint-level powerhouses—is that even possible?

If it were possible, then this army would be enough to invade all the worlds, turning all living creatures into their nutrients, even including the souls of these creatures!

Wherever the Saints pass, the souls of ten thousand worlds wither!

Whatever the Heavenly Court's Lord, whatever the Buddhist Realm or the mortal world—if they truly encountered such an army, everything would turn to dust!

What else did that person who rescued you say? Tang Ku asked in a deep voice.

Pojun hurriedly thought for a moment, then replied: Oh, he told us not to worry. Those guys won't break the Seal to reach this world to hunt us down for the time being. They will rest in the Demon Realm for a long time before continuing to march toward other worlds. Besides, the Demon Realm is connected to more than just this world; perhaps the next place they invade will be some other world... Uh, everything I said is the truth, you... you should believe me!

Hearing this, Tang Ku did not feel the slightest bit happy; instead, the pressure on him increased a few notches.

Perhaps... maybe... who knows...

Well, such a ticking time bomb is far more terrifying than that so-called Lord. At the very least, that Lord wouldn't destroy the entire world like locusts.

So you accepted that guy's suggestion to settle down in this world? Tang Ku suddenly narrowed his eyes. Are you just looking to settle down?

Pojun hurriedly nodded: Yes, yes, yes, of course... We... we are just a group of homeless refugees, nothing more...

Heh, you're lying! Tang Ku's voice instantly turned cold. If you were truly just looking for a way out, you would never have used the name of Buddhism to inflict Gu on everyone in Chang'an City... You have other motives! What are they? My patience is truly limited. If you try to fool me with this again... Heh, do you know you'll die a miserable death?

Pojun was stunned for a moment, then finally said with a tremor: I... my Demon Race and the Buddhist Realm are sworn enemies... This... this Great Tang's Chang'an City is the territory of the Guangdu Xin Buddha. Our appearance here... was actually to seize... to seize the believers of Buddhism and make them fall into becoming Disciples of my Demon Race... Yes, this was also an idea given to us by that person, and he also promised that once we succeeded, he would give us a certain world... Well, he called it a planet... He would give us a planet in the Universe as a habitat!

Tang Ku: What benefit would you get from seizing Buddhist believers?

This... we don't know either. That guy didn't tell us why after giving the suggestion... Uh, every word I say is the truth, otherwise may I be struck by lightning... The death of your Disciple... was really just an accident, we really never intended for him to die...

Crack... Boom!

A bolt of lightning suddenly streaked across the sky, shaking Pojun's eardrums painfully.

Heh, look, even the heavens think you're lying! Tang Ku laughed. Last question... You Demon Race, are you the only ones who escaped from that temple? Are there any other Demon Race members who escaped with you?

No... no more! Pojun swallowed and said, Our entire clan is just these people! But... but we were also... by you...

Tang Ku scanned the area and, seeing that the entire courtyard had been cleared, smiled with satisfaction: Mm, that's it... that's right...

Crack!

Without warning, Tang Ku's finger had already pierced into the center of Pojun's forehead. Terrifying energy erupted instantly, and the power of Law, along with Buddha Power, was poured into the opponent's body. Pojun didn't even get to say his next plea for mercy before his body collapsed, devoid of any sound.

Apart from the hole in his forehead, there were no other wounds. His body slowly turned gray-white, becoming the color of granite, and then, in the wind, it weathered into countless fragments, all drifting away into the air, disappearing without a trace.

No breath, no soul; he was wiped out so silently that not even a residue remained.

From the very beginning, Tang Ku had never intended to let him go.

His own Disciple had been killed; how could Tang Ku possibly let the murderer go? Given his nature of seeking revenge for the slightest grievance, was that even possible?

All the Disciples looked at Tang Ku's ruthless expression and gasped, thinking to themselves: Is this still the compassionate Holy Monk? The Devil King Pojun, even when the Buddha was present, was not killed. Did Tang Sanzang just kill him like that?

Very good, the Demon Race is now extinct in this world... Well, actually, that's hard to say, since his two daughters are still alive. I just don't know if they will come back to take revenge on you! Sun Wukong said, carrying his staff on his shoulder, looking unperturbed. Among the people here, only he was not surprised. After all, Tang Ku's temperament now was completely different from when they were on the pilgrimage, a fact he knew deeply.

Tang Ku flicked his finger and said in a deep voice: Unknowingly, another new force has gotten involved. Although it seems very far from us, judging by the current situation, no one can resist an army composed of Saints... Even those so-called Extraterrestrial Gods and Demons probably wouldn't be their match... So... we must find a way to improve everyone's strength as soon as possible! At the very least, we must let ninety percent of us cross that threshold. Even if we cannot reach the level of a Saint, we must comprehend the Law. Only then will we have a glimmer of hope!

Everyone's face sank, and they nodded solemnly.

Then this news... Xiao Cui said, Should we tell the others?

Don't tell the people in the imperial palace for now. We must find a way to concentrate our best forces and discuss a conclusion... Well, there's no time to lose, let's...

Before Tang Ku could finish his sentence, two people walked over from the side. It was Guanyin and Xuanji Zi. However, Guanyin's face did not look good, and Xuanji Zi ran over hurriedly, shouting: Holy Monk, we were wrong, we were wrong... The real source of the Gu is not here. The bottom of that well just contained the corpse of an old monk. Although it turned into a zombie because of the Gu technique, it is not the source of the Gu!

Then where is the real source of the Gu? Tang Ku asked in a deep voice.

It is in...

Guanyin only managed to say one word when suddenly, a fire flared up in the direction of Chang'an City, and a violent explosion seemed to shake the city walls...

It's there... Guanyin said with a gloomy expression.