389: Chives Regeneration: Simon Yun's Opportunity

Ximen Yun barely managed to stabilize his injuries, recovering about fifty to sixty percent of his strength.

He knew time was tight; the Wanfa Pavilion's trial had a time limit, and he had to seize every moment.

"Li, can you sense the place with the most abundant energy in the Wanfa Pavilion?"

Ximen Yun communicated via Divine Thought.

"Yes."

Li responded.

"To the southeast on the third floor, there is a strong energy fluctuation, seemingly the entrance to a Legacy Secret Realm."

"A Legacy Secret Realm?"

Ximen Yun's eyes lit up.

A Legacy Secret Realm within the Wanfa Pavilion often signified a great Opportunity.

"Let's go!"

Without further hesitation, Ximen Yun transformed into a shadow and sped towards the third floor.

He was already deep within the second floor, not far from the entrance to the third, and soon stepped onto the staircase leading upwards.

He focused his mind and, following Li's guidance, quickly advanced stealthily towards the southeast.

The third floor was vast. Ximen Yun proceeded cautiously, trying his best to avoid the sight of other Prodigies.

His current condition was unsuitable for conflict, especially with those top-tier Prodigies.

Soon, Ximen Yun arrived at a strange area.

On the ground here was carved a massive Formation pattern, and at the center of the pattern was a faintly visible light gate.

The light gate was about three zhang tall and one zhang wide, its entire body a pale gold color.

Its surface flowed with profound runes, emitting a dense spatial fluctuation and an aura of Buddhist nature.

And around the light gate, several figures were engaged in fierce combat.

"It's Xuan Ming and Master of Heavenly Secrets!"

Ximen Yun recognized two of them at a glance.

Xuan Ming was surrounded by swirling Xuan Yin cold energy, transforming into countless black ice spikes that shot towards Master of Heavenly Secrets.

Master of Heavenly Secrets, holding a white jade compass and stepping on profound footwork, constantly dodged while also calculating something.

Besides these two, three other Prodigies were also in the melee.

One wielded a long spear, his strikes like a Dragon, his aura fierce and domineering; he was from the Spear Emperor Hall.

Another was a woman, her movements agile as a butterfly, her short sword cunning and vicious.

The last was a fat man, smiling amiably, but his attacks were ruthless, summoning a massive golden cauldron to suppress the surroundings.

These five were clearly all here for the Legacy behind that light gate.

"This is a Buddhist Legacy Secret Realm."

Master of Heavenly Secrets spoke rapidly while dodging Xuan Ming's attacks.

"Inside, there should be Buddhist treasures, perhaps even the Legacy of an ancient Buddha!"

"A Buddhist Legacy?"

A trace of disdain flashed in Xuan Ming's eyes.

"My Xuan Yin Ancient Clan Cultivates the Netherworld Great Dao, which clashes with the Buddhist path. However, this Secret Realm likely contains more than just Buddhist items; there might be other Opportunities."

Though he said this, his attacks became even more vicious, clearly not wanting anyone else to get ahead.

"Xuan Ming, you go too far!"

The Spear Emperor Hall Prodigy roared angrily.

"We discovered this Secret Realm first. What right do you have to snatch it?"

"So what if you discovered it first?"

Xuan Ming sneered.

"Opportunities depend on one's own capability. The strong take them!"

"Then let's see who's stronger!"

The Shadow Kill Pavilion woman's figure flickered, transforming into several afterimages that simultaneously attacked Xuan Ming.

The Pill King Pavilion fat man chuckled.

"Fight, fight. Best if you all injure each other, letting me pick up the spoils."

The battle among the five intensified. Divine Abilities collided, Magic Treasures flew wildly, cracking the ground around them.

Ximen Yun hid behind a stone pillar not far away, observing the situation.

"Li, what's inside this Secret Realm?"

He transmitted his voice to ask.

"A very strong Buddhist aura fluctuation."

Li answered.

"Moreover, I sense a familiar Bloodline aura. It seems to be the Legacy of the Battle Buddha lineage."

"Battle Buddha?!"

Ximen Yun's heart shook.

The Battle Buddha was a warrior Buddha within Buddhism, renowned for formidable combat power, said to be able to battle heaven and earth, sweeping away all evil.

If he could obtain the Battle Buddha Legacy, it would be a tremendous boost to his combat strength.

"I must get in!"

Ximen Yun made up his mind.

But how to enter?

Five powerful combatants were around the light gate. If he appeared rashly, he would surely become the target of all.

"Wait for an Opportunity." Ximen Yun patiently lay in wait.

The battle grew even more intense.

Xuan Ming was the strongest, fighting the other four alone without being at a disadvantage.

Xuan Yin cold energy froze the Void Realm, black ice spikes penetrating everywhere, forcing the four into a flurry.

"Damn it! This Xuan Ming is too strong!"

The Spear Emperor Hall Prodigy gritted his teeth.

"We must join forces to eliminate him first!"

"Agreed!"

Master of Heavenly Secrets nodded, the compass in his hand glowing brightly.

"Heavenly Secrets Sealing Net!"

Countless profound runes flew from the compass, forming a large net that enveloped Xuan Ming.

"A mere trifling trick!"

Xuan Ming snorted coldly, waving his hand.

Cold energy erupted, instantly freezing the rune net, which then shattered piece by piece!

But in that instant, the Shadow Kill Pavilion woman seized the Opportunity. Her figure appeared behind Xuan Ming like a ghost, her short sword stabbing straight for his heart!

The short sword pierced half an inch into Xuan Ming's back, but was blocked by the protective cold energy surrounding him and could not penetrate deeper.

"Seeking death!"

Xuan Ming turned and slapped out with his palm.

"Bang!"

The Shadow Kill Pavilion woman was sent flying by the palm strike, spitting blood, her aura instantly wilting.

Seeing this, the Pill King Pavilion fat man's eyes shifted. He suddenly summoned his golden cauldron, but instead of attacking Xuan Ming, he smashed it towards the light gate!

"Not good! He's trying to force the Secret Realm open!"

Master of Heavenly Secrets's face changed dramatically.

"Stop!"

Xuan Ming also roared angrily.

But it was too late.

The golden cauldron smashed heavily into the light gate!

"Boom!"

The light gate shook violently, countless cracks appearing on its surface before it shattered with a roar!

A dazzling golden light shot out from the broken gate, illuminating the entire third floor!

The Secret Realm entrance had been forcibly opened!

"Haha! I'll take the first step!"

The Pill King Pavilion fat man laughed loudly, his figure flickering as he prepared to charge into the Secret Realm.

"Don't even think about it!"

Xuan Ming, Master of Heavenly Secrets, and the Spear Emperor Hall Prodigy attacked simultaneously, three strikes blasting towards the fat man.

The fat man's face changed, hurriedly retracting his cauldron for defense.

"Bang!"

He was sent flying by the combined attack of the three. Although he blocked most of the force, he still suffered significant injuries.

Just as the five fell into chaos again, their attention fully occupied with each other.

A shadow, like a ghost, darted out from behind the stone pillar, charging towards the broken light gate at an astonishing speed.

This person was Ximen Yun.

He had been waiting for this moment.

"Who's there?!"

"Daring to pick up the spoils?!"

The five noticed Ximen Yun simultaneously, furious, and all attacked to stop him.

But Ximen Yun was prepared. Buddhist light erupted around him as he withstood the five attacks head-on!

"Pfft!"

He vomited a mouthful of blood, but using the impact force, his speed instead increased.

"Stay here!"

A cold glint flashed in Xuan Ming's eyes as he slapped out. Xuan Yin cold energy transformed into a giant black hand, grabbing towards Ximen Yun.

But Ximen Yun had already reached the light gate.

He glanced back at the five, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth, then stepped into the Secret Realm.

Xuan Ming's black hand grasped at empty air.

And the moment Ximen Yun entered the Secret Realm, the shattered light gate suddenly blazed with light, automatically repairing itself and closing once more.

"Damn it!"

Master of Heavenly Secrets's face was livid.

"Who was that bastard?!" The Spear Emperor Hall Prodigy was furious.

"He seems to be that kid Dharma Bright was chasing earlier."

The Pill King Pavilion fat man, clutching his wound and gnashing his teeth, remembered seeing Dharma Bright pursuing Ximen Yun.

Killing intent boiled in Xuan Ming's eyes.

"When he comes out of the Secret Realm, I'll tear him to pieces."

The five looked at each other, ultimately having no choice but to wait outside the light gate for Ximen Yun to emerge.

They couldn't wait indefinitely; the Wanfa Pavilion's trial had a time limit.

But at the very least, they wanted to vent their anger... Inside the Secret Realm.

The moment Ximen Yun stepped in, he felt the world spin before appearing in a strange space.

It seemed to be the interior of an ancient Buddhist temple, the space not large, only about a hundred zhang square.

The walls were carved with golden Buddhist scriptures, each line emitting a rich Buddhist aura.

And in the very center of the space sat a golden Buddha statue.

The statue was about three zhang tall, cast from pure gold, its countenance majestic.

Its eyes were slightly closed, its hands forming a seal, exuding a terrifying pressure that could suppress all heavens.

In front of the statue were placed three jade boxes.

The first jade box was emerald green, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance, clearly filled with Heaven And Earth Treasures.

The second jade box was dark gold, the characters "Battle" carved on its surface, emitting a sharp Battle Intent.

The third jade box was pure white, its aura restrained, its contents unknown.

"This is the Legacy."

Ximen Yun's heartbeat quickened.

Suppressing his excitement, he first walked to the first jade box and opened it.

The moment the box opened, dazzling light shot skyward.

Inside the jade box were neatly arranged dozens of rare Heaven And Earth Treasures.

Each one was priceless, enough to drive Prodigies in the outside world mad.

"Excellent!"

Ximen Yun was overjoyed.

"With these, not only can I quickly recover from my injuries, I can also attempt a Breakthrough to Creation Profound Venerable!"

Without hesitation, he immediately sat down cross-legged and began refining these Heaven And Earth Treasures.

"Li, protect me!"

"Okay."

Li's voice sounded. The nine-layered immortal pagoda emitted a faint Buddhist light, enveloping the entire space to prevent energy leakage.

Ximen Yun grabbed an Immortal Plant and swallowed it directly.

Immediately after, one after another, Heaven And Earth Treasures were refined and absorbed by him.

His aura began to recover rapidly, his injuries healing at a visible rate.

Not only that, his cultivation was also recovering.

Taiyi Profound Venerable... Supreme Profound Venerable... "Not enough yet!" Ximen Yun gritted his teeth, utilizing the power of the nine-layered immortal pagoda to accelerate his Cultivation.

"Boom!"

His aura surged violently, instantly breaking through the limits of Supreme Profound Venerable and stepping into the level of Creation Profound Venerable!

And it continued to rise!

First Tribulation Creation Profound Venerable... Second Tribulation... It rose all the way to Seventh Tribulation Creation Profound Venerable before slowly stopping.

Ximen Yun opened his eyes, brilliant light shining within them.

The aura around him was immensely powerful, at least ten times stronger than before.

"Creation Profound Venerable, Seventh Tribulation..."

Ximen Yun clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within.

This feeling of becoming stronger intoxicated him.

"Continue!"

He looked at the second jade box.

The box opened, revealing a golden sarira and a scroll of ancient Buddhist scripture.

The sarira was only the size of a thumb, crystal clear throughout. Inside, one could vaguely see a golden Buddha sitting cross-legged, emitting a sky-reaching Battle Intent.

The scripture's cover bore four large characters: "Battle Buddha Sutra."

"This is the Battle Buddha's Legacy sarira."

Li's voice sounded.

"You can refine it. If you can obtain the Battle Buddha Legacy, your combat power will undergo a qualitative change."

Ximen Yun nodded, picked up the sarira, and pressed it directly between his eyebrows.

Hum!

The sarira merged into his brow, instantly erupting with dazzling golden light!

In Ximen Yun's Sea of Consciousness, a series of images appeared.

A golden Buddha, holding a vajra, battled heaven and earth, sweeping away all evil.

The Buddha fought True Dragons, contended with Phoenixes, and clashed with Demon Lords.

Each battle shook heaven and earth; each battle displayed supreme Battle Intent.

"The Battle Buddha proves the Dao through battle, protects the Dharma through battle, and saves beings through battle."

"As long as Battle Intent remains unextinguished, the Buddha-heart endures forever..."

Streams of Legacy information flooded into Ximen Yun's Sea of Consciousness.

It was the Battle Buddha's lifetime of combat experience, insights into Battle Intent, and the complete Legacy of the "Battle Buddha Sutra."

Ximen Yun immersed himself in it. A faint golden Battle Intent began to manifest around his body.

This Battle Intent grew denser, finally materializing and coalescing behind him into a faint, blurry Battle Buddha phantom.

Though still illusory, it had taken initial form.

"Success!"

Ximen Yun opened his eyes, Battle Intent boiling within them.

What he had obtained was not just the Cultivation method of the "Battle Buddha Sutra," but also a will to fight.

Now, even facing a Chaos Profound Venerable, he had the power to fight!

"There's still the third jade box."

Ximen Yun walked to the third jade box and opened it.

Inside the box was only an ancient-looking token.

The token was pitch-black, its material neither metal nor wood. The front was carved with the character "Buddha," and the back bore a map.

"Is this a Buddhist secret token?"

Ximen Yun frowned.

"Li, can you tell what this is?"

Li was silent for a moment before speaking slowly.

"This token seems to be a key to the Buddhist Kingdom Ruins. The Buddhist Kingdom Ruins are one of Buddhism's Holy Lands, likely still containing many Buddhist treasures."

"Buddhist Kingdom Ruins?"

Ximen Yun's eyes lit up.

The value of this token was probably not inferior to the Battle Buddha Legacy.

He carefully stored the token and looked at the golden Buddha statue.

The statue still sat cross-legged, but Ximen Yun could sense that there seemed to be something inside it.

"Let's try."

He walked before the statue, placed his palms together respectfully, and bowed.

"This Junior, Ximen Yun, was fortunate to obtain Senior's Legacy. I am endlessly grateful. If Senior has any remaining blessings, this Junior is willing to inherit your will and promote the Buddhist Dao."

As his words fell, the Buddha statue suddenly trembled slightly.

A crack split open on the statue's brow, and from it flew out an object.

It was a tiny golden seed, only the size of a grain of rice, yet emitting a rich life force and Buddhist aura fluctuation.

"Is this a Buddha Seed?"

Li's voice carried surprise.

"The Battle Buddha actually left behind his own Buddha Seed! If it can be nurtured to maturity, one can obtain the Battle Buddha's complete Legacy, even possibly inherit his Buddha position!"

Ximen Yun was overjoyed and carefully stored the Buddha Seed.

His harvest today was simply too great.

Any single item taken out would be enough to cause a stir in the immortal domain.

"Time to go out."

Ximen Yun took a deep breath.

"There are still a few people waiting outside."

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

These people guarding the Secret Realm entrance definitely wouldn't let him off easily.

"Perfect. I'll use you all to test my newly obtained power."

Ximen Yun clenched his fist, Battle Intent boiling around him.

Now he had enough confidence to face those people.

Ximen Yun turned and walked towards the exit.