226: Chapter 226 Right or wrong, evil or not, Buddha or not Buddha

A miraculous scene appeared on the battlefield.

One side used Evil Path techniques, desiring to devour the world, while the other side employed Buddha Path Sect techniques, seeking to save all living beings.

Two diametrically opposed forces were clashing; Yao Wuxie sought to annihilate everything, while Hua Zizai remained empty and free, as if he intended to enlighten all.

"Amitabha, Benefactor Hua has only grasped a fraction of the essence. He cannot learn the other half, and I fear he has fallen into an inferior state," a monk watching the battle from the sidelines remarked.

"Bald donkey, what do you mean by that?" Jin Shengluo stepped forward and grabbed him by the collar.

"Calm down," Li Yueran held him back.

"Amitabha, Benefactor, this humble monk is not speaking falsely." The monk pressed his palms together.

"Benefactor Hua possesses unparalleled talent, rare in this world; this is widely acknowledged. However, the Buddha Path Sect techniques are profound, and he can only cultivate half of the essence through his natural talent," the monk explained.

"What? Master has even learned the method of Chaos; can your Buddha Path Sect techniques possibly surpass that?" Jin Shengluo looked unconvinced.

"Not so," the monk shook his head slowly.

He explained, "True Buddha Path Sect techniques require a heart that yearns for Buddha. Without this heart, no matter what, one cannot master them."

"Benefactor Hua should not have been able to master it, but he seems to have found a way. By using heaven-defying means to obtain half the essence, he is truly brilliant and talented!"

As the monk spoke, his expression showed a hint of being moved.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Or rather, they were too shocked to speak.

To learn the superficial aspects of Buddha Path Sect techniques, natural talent is sufficient, but to master its essence, one must possess a Buddha heart. Otherwise, one will suffer from Qi Deviation and become an evil monk.

"It is a pity. If Benefactor Hua were willing to join our Buddha Path Sect, he would surely become a Buddha Child in the future, a true successor!" the monk lamented.

"Get lost, get lost! Who cares about your Buddha Child position?" Jin Shengluo glared at him.

In the shadows, Chen Xing watched the changes on the battlefield with deep eyes.

"A Great Dream for a Thousand Autumns, one dream for one lifetime; the methods have some similarities to the Buddha Path Sect techniques." He thought of the System.

"In the Buddha Path Sect, there are lotus platforms, as well as famous quotes like 'One flower, one world; one leaf, one Bodhi.' It fits Hua Zizai's Ability exceptionally well." Chen Xing mused.

"Then what about my Light? What is it suited for? Don't tell me I have to transform into a Giant of Light on the spot and cast corpses or stone statues into various worlds and the Universe?" Thinking of this, his expression became strange.

When he was young, he lent his light to the Giant of Light, which led to his life being devoid of light until he cooperated with Boss Fang.

"Hum!"

In the city center, the confrontation between Evil and Buddha reached a white-hot stage.

Yao Wuxie began to Dance on the spot, growing three heads and six arms, but they were the hands and heads of different creatures. It had a sort of eerie, evil beauty.

This was also a method: using Dance, gestures, and incantations (replaced by singing) to amplify the lethality of his Move.

"Dong—!"

Opposite him, Hua Zizai pressed his palms together. Behind his head, Divine Light shone, and a Buddha Path Sect manifestation gradually appeared.

A colossal Buddha statue appeared, and the Evil Domain clashed with it, erupting with a massive roar like the tolling of a bell.

"Heh... fake Buddha, fake monk. You use a flower body to seize Buddha Path Sect techniques; in the end, you will never obtain the true essence!" Yao Wuxie sneered.

"You are also neither right nor evil, neither righteous nor unrighteous, neither bad nor not bad. You, too, cannot master the essence." Hua Zizai spoke, his voice filled with emptiness, as if it could cleanse the human heart.

Countless people were stunned, especially those from the Evil Path and the Buddha Path Sect; they could be considered true insiders of the industry.

Right now, were these two actually both half-baked, not true practitioners of their respective paths?

Yao Wuxie's lips curled into a mocking smile, but he did not refute it.

"Old Ancestor, I am unwilling! Why must we be constrained by the Evil Path?!" In the past, he had roared in anger.

"With the Saint above, we have no choice but to compromise. To survive, this is a necessary evil!" The Yao Race God King let out a sigh.

"The Saint... isn't it just that Evil Path Saint? Is there really no one who can keep him in check?" Yao Wuxie was unwilling to accept this.

"There is... but why would those Saints and Saint Yaos offend the Evil Path Saint for the sake of ants like us? What value do you hold to them?" the Yao King asked in return.

Yao Wuxie fell silent.

"We lack that strength. One could even say we lack the courage of the Ability Users," the Yao King added.

"The Esper Alliance refuses to let go of their dignity, which is why they strive to slay the Evil Path, only to be besieged by other major powers. They want to fight, but my Yao Race can no longer afford to fight. Do you understand?"

"The Human Race has a saying: 'Those who understand the times are outstanding.' You either accept the Evil Path and live a cowardly life, or you oppose the Evil Path, just like the Esper Alliance, and live in endless pain and struggle."

"I choose the second!" Yao Wuxie clenched his fists.

The Yao Kings did not speak; they exchanged glances.

"My name is one I chose myself. I simply cannot stand the Evil Path; I want to slay the Evil, and I want to make my great Demon Alliance... innocent!"

The Yao King did not speak. On the surface, they did not agree, but they never denied his intentions either.

Although they accepted the Evil Path's methods on the surface, in secret, they supported Yao Wuxie's plan to slay the Evil.

In fact, during their fight, Hua Zizai had already realized this.

Yao Wuxie actually admired the Esper Alliance. To dare to openly oppose the Evil Path in this world of the Evil Path Saint, how much courage and determination must that take?

It was just that this guy was too stubborn to admit it, continuing to spout trash talk on the surface.

"Bang!"

Finally, after repeated, intense collisions, both of their Domains shattered.

The ground where Yao Wuxie stood was reduced to ruins.

Hua Zizai's territory, protected by Divine Light, had all destroyed areas restored.

One side was dilapidated; the other was prosperous.

The world was suddenly shaken. They suddenly understood that this was only the beginning, yet it was enough to defeat anyone present.

"Yao Technique, Divine Wheel!"

Yao Wuxie stepped on the ruins, striking a tense battle pose. Behind him, rings actually appeared.

These were the Yao Rings from the Yao Race System. The appearance of each ring represented an increase in Battle Intent. Ordinary Yao Beasts were considered strong if they could manifest eight or nine.

However, a tenth, eleventh, twelfth... thirteenth ring appeared before them.

"He succeeded!" The world widened their eyes. This legendary, impossible thirteenth Yao Ring had appeared.

"He is the myth of the Yao Race, an eternal legend!"

Hua Zizai's expression remained calm. He spread his hands, and flowers of spirit emerged from the Void Realm.

Devouring, Destruction, Three Flowers, Slaughter, Yin and Yang, Order, Life and Death, Reincarnation, Space-Time, Elements, Stars, Grandmist... the twelve flower spirits appeared one after another.

But Yao Wuxie did not Move, his eyes flashing with a faint, deep look, as if expecting something.

"Boom!"

The next moment, Hua Zizai pressed his hands together in the air. In the center of his palms, Chaos Divine Light surged, connecting with the Grandmist.

Yao Wuxie's lips curved slightly upward, the blazing Battle Intent in his eyes growing even higher.

"You did it! Chaos Dao Flower!"