199: The battle of destiny! Bodhisattva is destroyed! Guanyin is in chaos! (

Chapter 198: The Struggle for Luck! Bodhisattva Extinction! Guanyin Chaos! (23)

The sun was high, approaching noon.

Li Chang'an, with Pei Nanwei, boarded a large ship bound for Xiangfan.

Qingniao, Gu Dazu, Wu Liuding, Cui Hua, and one hundred Brocade-Clad Guards followed.

Despite Pei Nanwei's earnest pleas, Li Chang'an insisted on entering the city.

Li Chang'an's daring was renowned.

Not only did he plan to enter the city, but he also intended to bring Pei Nanwei in openly!

Li Chang'an's reasoning was, in fact, not complex.

His insistence on entering the city was related to the Luck of both Buddhism and Daoism.

Over twenty years, the heavenly talisman in Xiangfan City had accumulated a considerable amount of Luck from both Buddhist and Daoist Sects.

He intended to attempt to use Esoteric Buddhism Cultivation Technique to transcend the wronged souls, dispelling the gloom in the hearts of Xiangyang's common people.

If Li Chang'an succeeded in transcending them, this Luck would transfer to him.

With sufficient Luck, Breakthrough to the Terrestrial Deity would be easier.

The Brocade-Clad Guards had already received intelligence that White-Robed Guanyin was in the city and was about to attempt transcendence.

White-Robed Guanyin was the Female Dharma King of Xiyu Lantuo Mountain, holding immense influence in Qingzhou and Western Shu.

Her arrival had ignited great hope among the people of Qingzhou.

However, White-Robed Guanyin would not succeed.

In the original timeline, she would only possess the power to successfully transcend three years later.

Xiangyang City Gate.

Not far from the city gate was the Spring God Lake ferry terminal.

The soldiers on the city wall could clearly see the situation on the lake.

Especially the highest Fishing Terrace, which offered an excellent view.

At this moment, White-Robed Guanyin was examining the heavenly talisman left by the Mount Longhu Heavenly Master.

Her four Disciples had already begun setting up the altar.

"Although it's still one step away from Vajra of Buddhism, transcending the wronged souls should be no problem, right?"

"If successful, with Luck bestowed, my cultivation will advance greatly."

After the altar was set up, prayer flags fluttered high, and Buddhist chants echoed for several miles.

White-Robed Guanyin sat cross-legged on the Fishing Terrace, hands clasped, attracting countless devotees.

Her heart, at this moment, was not entirely free of distractions.

She was sharp of hearing and sight, having overheard many discussions along the way.

The so-called 'White-Robed Guanyin's Dual Cultivation can attain the Great Dao' was a rumor she herself had spread.

In Xiyu, the Red Sect was suppressed by the Yellow Sect and White Sect, struggling to maintain its position.

The Red Sect had always sought Northern Liang's support to gain an advantage over the other two Sects.

The rumor of Dual Cultivation was specifically prepared for Northern Liang Crown Prince.

As long as White-Robed Guanyin declared Northern Liang Crown Prince suitable for Dual Cultivation, Northern Liang could be drawn in.

"Speaking of which, Dual Cultivation to attain the Dao and advance to Vajra of Buddhism is indeed a real possibility."

"However, this requires the male's Esoteric Buddhism Cultivation Technique to be even higher than mine!"

"How could such a thing ever happen?"

Indeed, some in Buddhism had higher cultivation than Six-Jewel Dharma King, such as the Vajra of Buddhism, Li Dangxin.

But he did not Cultivate Esoteric Buddhism Cultivation Technique, nor would he engage in Dual Cultivation with anyone.

At this time, the Buddhist devotees in Xiangfan City prostrated themselves one after another.

Even those who were not Buddhists were moved by the solemn atmosphere.

White-Robed Guanyin, seated at the center of the altar, had a red dot on her forehead faintly emitting Buddhist light.

Enveloped in Buddhist light, she appeared even more sacred and ethereal.

The Fishing Terrace altar was instantly enveloped in Buddhist light!

The chanting voices of the four Disciples just now amplified more than tenfold!

A colossal illusory Dharma wheel formed in the sky above the Fishing Terrace!

Vast waves of Buddhist True Qi began to emanate from the Dharma wheel!

On the other end of the Fishing Terrace, several Mount Longhu Heavenly Masters showed expressions of surprise.

Due to the unwritten agreement between Buddhism and Daoism, both sides occupied one end of the Fishing Terrace.

Whenever a Daoist powerful individual came to cast spells, the Buddhist practitioners would become extremely nervous.

This time, with the Esoteric Buddhism Grandmaster specially coming, the Mount Longhu practitioners were inevitably apprehensive.

Mount Longhu was the Daoist Grandmaster supported by the Li Yang Dynasty.

The previous Protector Heavenly Master extended Emperor Zhao Li's life by fifteen years at the cost of his own lifespan.

Therefore, the Luck of Mount Longhu's Sect was now completely tied to the Li Yang Dynasty.

Mount Longhu had set up the great ritual here, and there had always been people from Mount Longhu in Xiangfan.

If Buddhism succeeded in transcendence, Mount Longhu would be utterly disgraced.

Dozens of miles away, on Spring God Lake.

Li Chang'an stood on the deck, seeing the golden Dharma wheel in the sky above the Fishing Terrace from afar.

Qingniao exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness! This must be the power of White-Robed Guanyin!"

Li Chang'an knew very well that White-Robed Guanyin would not succeed.

At present, Li Chang'an actually had a slightly higher chance of success than her.

As the large ship advanced, several naval warships were seen in the distance, arrayed across the lake.

These were arranged by Zhao Heng to keep an eye on Li Chang'an and to prevent him from entering the city.

Previously, Zhao Heng prevented Li Chang'an from entering the city because two princes do not meet.

Now, Zhao Heng's obstruction was because he did not want his authority to be swept away!

On the deck of a Qingzhou Navy warship.

Zhao Xun gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and trembled all over!

He had already seen Li Chang'an, with Pei Nanwei right beside him!

"You, Li Chang'an, are going too far!"

Pei Nanwei and Li Chang'an were chatting and laughing, with her occasionally showing a shy expression.

Zhao Xun was about to explode with rage, "Men, fire arrows!"

"Volley of arrows, shoot Li Chang'an to death!"

West of Xiangyang City, Zhougong Mountain.

This was Jiang Si's hiding place, her white robes fluttering gently with the breeze.

Her cascading black hair was tied with a simple white hairband.

On her stunningly beautiful face, an expression of profound sorrow was evident.

In the distance, the golden Dharma wheel on the Fishing Terrace was emitting dazzling Buddhist light.

The deep and melodious chanting of Buddhist scriptures, when heard, instantly dispelled Boredom and brought peace of mind.

If it was for transcending wronged souls, it should succeed, right?

Tears welled up in Jiang Si's eyes as she couldn't help but murmur to herself.

"Western Chu is gone, the people are gone; at least give them a place to go."

She was Princess Taiping of Western Chu, and beneath this Xiangfan City lay the unscattered souls of one hundred thousand Western Chu common people.

"Whether you resent your loved ones, resent Northern Liang, or resent my Jiang family."

"Please rest in peace; may you find peace and joy in your next life."

A hundred miles away, in the military camp.

Zhuge Liang had just finished reading a work by Huang Longshi and nodded with satisfaction.

"This man's vision is far greater than that of Cao Changqing, who is called the Confucian Sage."

"I wonder when I will be able to consult him in person."

Gu Dazu smiled and said, "Huang Longshi's chess writings are considered one of the three Absolute, a Jianghu recluse, full of talent."

"Legend has it that his cultivation is even higher than Cao Changqing's, a true Earth Immortal Rank Confucian Sage."

However, Zhuge Liang seemed not to hear Gu Dazu's words.

He gazed into the distance towards Xiangfan City, his eyes filled with sorrow.

"Old Gu, listen, in Xiangfan City, there seems to be the sound of people weeping."

Confucianism Cultivates the interaction between heaven and man, so their perception ability is naturally stronger.

Gu Dazu listened for a long time, but naturally heard nothing.

"Kongming, you've been reading so much lately that you're becoming obsessed; why have you become so mystical?"

"Could it be that you can really read your way to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm?"

Zhuge Liang raised a hand, signaling Gu Dazu to be silent.

"Listen with your heart."

"To have compassion for the world and perceive heaven and earth, only then can one attain the Great Dao!"

Longxiang Chess Club.

The blind scholar Lu Xu stood quietly at the entrance.

Lu Xu's ancestors served in the Li Yang Dynasty officialdom, responsible for compiling national history.

While compiling the history of Western Chu, they spoke a few too many good words for Western Chu, and were slandered by traitors, leading to the extermination of the Lu family.

Lu Xu survived this calamity, destroying his own eyes and vowing never to enter officialdom again.

This future first strategist of the Li Yang Dynasty was also listening intently to the Buddhist chants.

Every Xiangfan resident hoped that this transcendence would succeed.

After all, those who died were ordinary common people, just like them.

On the Fishing Terrace.

White-Robed Guanyin concentrated her power, her body's Buddhist True Qi circulating at full force!

Suddenly, her ears twitched, hearing movement on Spring God Lake.

Many common people outside the city also saw the dense rain of arrows on Spring God Lake.

"It's the navy's arrow rain, ten thousand arrows fired at once, truly magnificent!"

"These days, there are more and more naval forces on the lake!"

"That small boat must be the target boat, right!"

"Such a dense arrow rain, I'm afraid it could even sink a ship!"

Suddenly, in White-Robed Guanyin's ears, she heard the cries of one hundred thousand departed souls.

These sounds, only she could hear.

If her Buddhist heart could withstand it, this transcendence would succeed.

On Spring God Lake.

Seeing the overwhelming rain of arrows, no one on Li Chang'an's ship panicked.

These people had all witnessed Gu Dazu's Celestial Phenomenon Realm Divine Ability; protecting the large ship with one saber was no problem.

Just as Gu Dazu was about to step forward, Li Chang'an stopped him.

"General Gu, these arrows have come at just the right time."

"Such a volley of arrows is truly rare."

"This prince just happens to want to try out a new Move!"

Gu Dazu responded and retreated, but couldn't help but feel curious.

He had already witnessed Li Chang'an's Thunder God Swiftness, Arhat Disassembly, and Vajra Unbinding.

Now, Gu Dazu, in the Early Stage of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, was not confident he could defeat Li Chang'an.

The sound of thousands of arrows tearing through the air was like the roar of a fierce tiger!

Li Chang'an pulled Qingniao, who was blocking his way, behind him.

Qingniao quickly realized that the familiar Dragon-Elephant power was erupting from His Highness again!

Dragon-Elephant Internal Energy was the foundation of all Li Chang'an's Moves!

Then, Li Chang'an soared into the air, actually heading towards those arrows!

"Your Highness, be careful!"

Several people on the ship cried out in alarm!

A single arrow was nothing to a First Rank Grandmaster.

But what kind of pressure was it when thousands of arrows were fired simultaneously!

Even the Vajra Realm could not withstand it!

Although they knew Li Chang'an's martial arts were extraordinary, directly rushing into thousands of arrows was a bit too dangerous.

Just at this moment, Li Chang'an suddenly struck out with a palm!

Before Li Chang'an's eyes, a True Qi vortex instantly formed!

A giant True Qi vortex faintly emitted Buddhist chants.

Thousands of palms erupted with astonishing power.

This Move was precisely Guanyin Chaos, striking out ten million Moves in an instant!

In a flash, ten thousand palms struck out simultaneously!

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

The dense, cloud-like arrows were blocked by the True Qi wave, completely losing their attacking momentum!

The common people outside Xiangyang City gate watched, dumbfounded, as the arrow rain was blocked!

"Heavens! Someone actually managed to block a volley of arrows!"

"Is this the Thousand-Armed Guanyin? It's simply too powerful!"

"I can hear the Buddhist chants too!"

"Could it be that another Buddhist powerful individual has arrived!"

Prince Jing'an in the city, seeing the arrow rain blocked from afar, instantly showed a look of horror.

Only a Grandmaster of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm could possess such strength.

White-Robed Guanyin on the Fishing Terrace was even more terrified!

This Move was a Buddhist martial art, an Esoteric Buddhism Move!

Although she hadn't seen it, she recognized the Qi!

Could it be that a Grandmaster from the Yellow Sect or White Sect had arrived?

Impossible, they almost never set foot in the Central Plains.

Just at this moment, suddenly a towering blaze ignited within the arrow rain!

The common people were at a loss, only able to exclaim in admiration!

"How did the arrow rain catch fire!"

"It is said that a First Rank Grandmaster can trigger earth fire!"

"Heavens, today is truly an eye-opener!"

Qingniao and Gu Dazu and other personal guards, however, saw it clearly!

Li Chang'an had struck out two more palms, and then flames erupted in an instant!

The flames, born out of thin air, instantly engulfed the thousands of arrows in a sea of fire!

This Move was precisely Bodhisattva Extinction of the Six Gods Art!

Wu Liuding and Cui Hua were both terrified.

The contemporary Sword Crown, Wu Liuding, felt lingering fear.

Li Chang'an's strength was truly terrifying.

"Cui Hua, fortunately, His Highness showed mercy!"

Cui Hua also murmured, "That was close!"

"If His Highness had gone all out, you would surely die!"

"My pickled cabbage... almost no one would have eaten it!"

Wu Liuding nodded, "If that were the case, it would truly be a waste of heavenly resources!"

Amidst the ethereal Buddhist chants, Li Chang'an's deep voice was clearly audible.

"Guanyin Chaos!"

"Bodhisattva Extinction!"

This voice, mixed with the chanting of Buddhist scriptures, seemed even more mysterious and solemn.

White-Robed Guanyin, sitting on the Fishing Terrace, could no longer remain calm upon hearing these words.

Guanyin Chaos!

Bodhisattva Extinction!

How could the Female Dharma King, known as White-Robed Guanyin and Six-Jewel Bodhisattva, not panic!

Is this Esoteric Buddhism expert coming for me!

But the transcendence was at a critical moment, and Six-Jewel Dharma King dared not be careless in the slightest.

The common people in Xiangfan City could not see the battlefield on the lake outside the city.

However, they could clearly see the gigantic, unmoving heavenly talisman atop the Fishing Terrace!

"It moved! The heavenly talisman moved!"

"One-third of the heavenly talisman has already been lifted!"

"White-Robed Guanyin is about to succeed!"

Several Mount Longhu Heavenly Masters watched the heavenly talisman without even blinking.

They were incredibly nervous, fearing that Buddhism would succeed in transcendence!

The struggle between Buddhism and Daoism was essentially no different from children fighting over a toy.

Discussions surged in the city as the common people saw hope for White-Robed Guanyin's successful transcendence.

On Zhougong Mountain, Jiang Si clenched her fists tightly.

"Burn!"

"If the heavenly talisman burns, the wronged souls will be liberated!"

However, the cries of the departed souls in White-Robed Guanyin's mind became increasingly piercing!

The surging resentment caused Six-Jewel Dharma King's mind to tremble!

"Oh no!"

"Indeed, it still comes down to the Buddhist heart."

"In recent years, the Red Sect has been in decline, after all, there are still attachments..."

"Alas... it's fate."

In an instant, the golden light extinguished!

In Xiangfan City, the grand Buddhist chants and sounds vanished without a trace in an instant!

And the huge golden Dharma wheel illusion on the Fishing Terrace also dissipated with it!

White-Robed Guanyin's transcendence failed.

The Mount Longhu Heavenly Masters nearby, one by one, felt as if they had escaped death.

These otherworldly individuals were all covered in sweat.

That was close; if Six-Jewel Dharma King had succeeded in transcendence, Mount Longhu would have lost another great Daoist temple.

The hope ignited in the common people of the city was completely shattered.

Immediately, sighs of disappointment were heard everywhere.

"Alas... it seems the time has not yet come."

"Even a figure as powerful as White-Robed Guanyin couldn't do it."

"In this world, can anyone truly transcend one hundred thousand wronged souls...?"