Chapter 332

Mu Yi himself knows the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities, so at this moment he is naturally familiar with the technique the giant snake is using.

Translation: Mu Yi himself knows the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities, so he is naturally familiar with the technique the giant snake is using.

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Mu Yi himself knows the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities, so he is naturally familiar with the technique the giant snake is using."

Check: includes all info: Mu Yi himself knows the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities; at this moment, he is naturally familiar with the technique the giant snake is using. Good.

Moreover, the technique the giant snake is using is precisely Mu Yi's strongest ability, the Divine Foot—temporal confusion.

Translation: Moreover, the technique the giant snake is using is precisely Mu Yi's strongest Divine Foot Technique—Time Confusion.

We need to use glossary forms: Divine Foot Technique, Time Confusion. Good.

The effect the giant snake just displayed is exactly the Divine Foot, almost matching the effect Mu Yi himself would produce when actively using it.

Translation: The effect the giant snake just displayed is exactly the Divine Foot Technique, nearly matching the effect Mu Yi himself would produce when using it actively.

It is remarkable that a legendary creature in this world can use the six divine abilities with such proficiency.

Translation: A legendary creature in this world can use the six divine abilities with such proficiency.

The only explanation is that this giant snake swallowed a relic containing the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities; only then could it be so proficient in them.

Translation: The only explanation is that this giant snake swallowed a relic containing the Buddhist Sect's six divine abilities; only then could it be so proficient in them.

Faced with this situation, Mu Yi's desire to beat up the Buddhist Sect grew stronger; these folks really aren't afraid of causing trouble.

Translation: Faced with this, Mu Yi's urge to beat up the Buddhist Sect grew stronger; these guys really aren't afraid of causing trouble.

They casually throw out all kinds of treasures and divine abilities, but speaking of it, the Buddhist Sect people are really willing to spend their resources.

Translation: They casually throw out all kinds of treasures and divine abilities, but speaking of it, the Buddhist Sect's people really are willing to spare no expense.

No matter what style or purpose these people have, their willingness to spend money remains unchanged.

Translation: No matter what style or purpose these people have, their willingness to spare no expense remains unchanged.

Think about it—Mu Yi himself is also a beneficiary of the Buddhist Sect's willingness to spend money.

Translation: Think about it—Mu Yi himself is also a beneficiary of the Buddhist Sect's willingness to spare no expense.

Moreover, this is precisely why the Buddhist Sect can expand so quickly: Daoism focuses on whether you believe or not, Confucianism demands noble birth and thorough study of the classics, while Buddhism truly rushes to let you join.

Translation: This is also why the Buddhist Sect can expand so quickly: Daoists rely on whether you believe or not, Confucians demand good lineage and classic study, but Buddhists really rush to get you to join.

"Give it your all!"

Translation: "Give it your all!"

Watching the giant snake vanish into the mist, Mu Yi gritted his teeth in hatred—this is what happens when you can't fully control your own power; clearly it was his own mist he spread, yet now the enemy is using it against him.

Translation: Watching the giant snake vanish into the mist, Mu Yi gritted his teeth in hatred—this is what happens when you can't fully control your own power; clearly the mist he spread is now being used against him by the enemy.

"Scatter!"

Translation: "Scatter!"

Mu Yi hardened his resolve and directly dispelled the Great Mist divine ability; the heavens and earth originally shrouded in mist instantly regained light…

Translation: Mu Yi made up his mind and directly dispelled the Great Mist Divine Ability; the sky and earth previously shrouded in mist instantly regained light…

It's only slightly better than before; the sand and wind filling the heavens and earth still block the sky and sun, making it impossible to see the surroundings clearly.

Translation: It's only slightly better than before; the wind and sand filling the heavens still block the sky and sun, making it hard to see the surroundings.

However, compared to the mist which completely blocks mental probing, this sand and wind at most can interfere with vision.

Translation: However, compared to the mist that completely blocks mental probing, this wind and sand at most only interferes with vision.

In this environment, extending one's will outward will instantly provoke an attack from the Samadhi divine wind.

Translation: In this environment, extending one's mental will instantly invites an attack from the Threefold Flame Wind.

However, compared to facing the great mist—where mental probing is like a mud cow entering the sea—enduring the amplified damage of the Samadhi wind still allows one to see something.

Translation: However, compared to facing the great mist, where mental probing is like a mud cow entering the sea, even while enduring the amplified damage of the Threefold Flame Wind, one can still see something.

Mu Yi's eyes shot out golden pillars of light, which struggled to penetrate the sand and wind; ultimately he could only forcefully withstand the Samadhi wind's damage, extending his will outward to search for the giant snake's trace.

Translation: Mu Yi's eyes shot out golden light pillars, which struggled to penetrate the wind and sand; he could only forcibly endure the Threefold Flame Wind's damage, extending his will outward to search for the giant snake's trace.

Mu Yi's forehead beaded with faint cold sweat; the Samadhi wind's damage to spiritual will is no illusion—his extended will feels as if it's being sliced by a knife every second.

Translation: Mu Yi's forehead faintly beaded with cold sweat; the Threefold Flame Wind's damage to his spiritual will is no illusion—his extended will feels as if it's being sliced by a knife every second.

If it weren't for Mu Yi's steadfast will, he would likely have given up halfway.

Translation: If it weren't for Mu Yi's steadfast will, he would have already given up halfway.

"Got you!"

Translation: "Got you!"

Mu Yi grabbed a special massive steel spear from his backpack—a weapon he regularly refines and nurtures with the power of the military commander, specifically designed to deal with colossal beasts.

Translation: Mu Yi pulled a special giant steel spear from his pack, a weapon he regularly refines and nourishes with the power of the Weapon Master, specifically designed to deal with colossal beasts.

He poured all his vapor and internal energy into it, firmly locked his will onto the giant snake's image, then heaved the spear with all his strength.

Translation: He poured all his Cloud Energy and Inner Qi into it, locked his will firmly onto the giant snake's silhouette, then heaved the spear forward with all his strength.

The spear, accompanied by a visual distortion of fire, shot toward the giant snake hidden in the sand and wind.

Translation: The spear, wreathed in fiery light distortion, shot toward the giant snake hidden in the wind and sand.

The moment the spear pierced the giant snake's body, Mu Yi sensed something was off.

Translation: The moment the spear pierced the giant snake's body, Mu Yi sensed something was off.

The spot he had locked onto with his will did not coincide where the spear landed; the giant snake was like a puppet used to block the spear, not the enemy he had targeted with his will who was wielding the Samadhi wind.

Translation: The spot he had locked onto with his will did not overlap where the spear landed; the giant snake was like a puppet used to block the spear, not the enemy he had targeted with his will to withstand the Threefold Flame Wind.

"Squeak!"

Translation: "Squeak!"

In the next instant, the giant snake dissipated like a phantom bubble, and a huge weasel burst from the ground, its tail severed by the spear, blood pouring out as it continually cried out in pain.

Translation: The next moment, the giant snake dissipated like a phantom bubble, and a giant marten burst from the ground, its tail severed by the spear, blood pouring out as it continually cried out in pain.

"All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows..."

Translation: "All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows…"

Mu Yi, having studied Buddhism, instantly thought of this; no wonder the legendary serpent hid among the beast tide—its true form was actually a giant weasel.

Translation: Mu Yi, too, had studied Buddhism, and this thought instantly flashed in his mind—no wonder the legendary giant snake hid within the beast tide; its true form was actually a marten.

The giant snake they had just seen was merely a magical puppet created by the opponent using sand and wind; that's why they couldn't sense its will earlier, and Mu Yi had thought the opponent's hiding technique was exquisite—turns out it was fake.

Translation: The giant snake they had just seen was merely a magical puppet the opponent created using wind and sand; no wonder they couldn't sense its will earlier—Mu Yi had thought the opponent's hiding method was ingenious, but it was actually fake.

On the Journey to the West, the Yellow Wind Monster who wields the Samadhi wind is none other than the yellow-furred weasel who attained enlightenment at the foot of Spirit Mountain.

Translation: The Yellow Wind Monster on the Journey to the West road that wields the Threefold Flame Wind is none other than a yellow-haired marten that has attained the Dao at the foot of Spirit Mountain.

It's also unclear whether this is a descendant of that Yellow Wind Monster, or a local weasel that the Buddhist Sect forcibly transformed via bloodline in this area.

Translation: It's also unclear whether this is a descendant of that Yellow Wind Monster or a local marten that the Buddhist Sect forcibly remodeled via bloodline in this area.

However, Mu Yi leans toward the latter; the former would easily provoke further disputes, while the latter obviously leaves plenty of room for empty talk.

Translation: However, Mu Yi leans toward the latter; the former would easily provoke further disputes, while the latter obviously leaves plenty of room for empty talk.

Sometimes it's like this: you clearly know the opponent did it, but you lack direct proof, so you can only swallow your anger and refrain from punching them in the face.

Translation: Sometimes it's like this: you clearly know the other side did it, but you lack direct proof, so you can only swallow your anger and refrain from punching them in the face.

Moreover, if it were a weasel from Spirit Mountain, it probably wouldn't evolve into a giant snake.

Translation: Moreover, if it were a marten from Spirit Mountain, it probably wouldn't evolve into a giant snake.

"Still trying to run?"

Translation: "Still want to run?"

A flash of ferocity crossed Mu Yi's face; his will, enduring the Samadhi wind's damage, locked firmly onto the weasel—he was determined to kill this troublemaker no matter what.

Translation: Mu Yi's face flashed with a hint of ferocity; his will, enduring the Threefold Flame Wind's damage, locked firmly onto the marten—he was determined to kill this troublemaker no matter what.

He didn't have time to worry about the city's situation; he simply retracted the barrier and then fully expanded it again.

Translation: He didn't have time to worry about the city's situation; he simply retracted the barrier and then fully unfolded it again.

Countless chains extended from the ground, tightly binding the yellow-furred weasel to the barrier.

Translation: Countless chains extended from the ground, tightly binding the yellow-haired marten to the barrier.

In an instant, the Samsara barrier fully opened; Mu Yi directly pulled the yellow-furred weasel inside, intending to use the true meaning of the Six Paths of Samsara to firmly suppress the weasel in the animal realm.

Translation: In an instant, the Reincarnation Barrier fully opened; Mu Yi directly dragged the yellow-haired marten inside, intending to use the Six Paths' Reincarnation True Meaning to firmly suppress the marten in the Animal Realm.

Mu Yi ferociously condensed the Samsara true intent in his palm, pierced the distant space, and directly placed it upon the yellow-furred weasel's body.

Translation: Mu Yi ferociously condensed the Reincarnation True Meaning in his palm, pierced the distant distance, and directly placed it upon the yellow-haired marten's body.

"Animal realm! Seal!"

Translation: "Animal Realm! Seal!"

Instantly, a tremendous sound rang out as the yellow-furred weasel's body plummeted into the abyss.

Translation: Instantly, a huge sound rang out as the yellow-haired marten's body plunged headlong into the abyss.

The yellow-furred weasel was tightly bound by countless chains within the Samsara barrier; innumerable souls absorbed by the animal realm surfaced, their spirits collectively forming a "Five Finger Mountain" that then pressed down on the weasel.

Translation: The yellow-haired marten was tightly bound by countless chains within the Reincarnation Barrier; countless souls absorbed by the Animal Realm surfaced, their spirits collectively forming a "Five Finger Mountain" that then pressed down on the yellow-haired marten.

The heavy pressure gradually flattened the yellow-furred weasel, crushing both its body and soul into fragments.

Translation: The heavy pressure gradually flattened the yellow-haired marten, crushing both its body and soul into fragments.

Only when everything had been absorbed by the barrier did it finally cease.

Translation: Only when everything had been absorbed by the barrier did it barely cease.

"The animal realm level has now been upgraded, from Animal Realm LV1 to LV2."

Translation: "The Animal Realm's level has now increased, Animal Realm Level 1 → Animal Realm Level 2."

"Character level increased to 21!"

Translation: "Character level increased to Level 21!"

"Character received a occupational baptism."

Translation: "The character gained a Profession Baptism."

"Character gained a permanent increase to maximum HP based on constitution."

Translation: "The character gained a permanent increase to maximum HP based on constitution."

"The timing is perfect!"

Translation: "It's just the right time!"

Mu Yi felt the change in the animal realm, a hint of excitement showing on his face; originally he just wanted to kill the yellow-furred weasel to break the situation.

Translation: Mu Yi felt the changes in the Animal Realm, a flash of excitement crossing his face; he had originally only wanted to kill the yellow-haired marten to break the stalemate.

He hadn't expected an unexpected gain; this gain wasn't about level increase, but rather a new ability born in the animal realm when the Six Paths of Samsara were further perfected.

Translation: He hadn't expected an extra gain; this gain wasn't about level increase, but rather a new ability born in the Animal Realm after the Six Paths' Reincarnation was further perfected.

Namely, the ability to mobilize animals suppressed by the animal realm; and the yellow-furred weasel just absorbed, its greatest divine ability is naturally—

Translation: Namely, the ability to mobilize the animals suppressed by the Animal Realm; and the greatest divine ability of the yellow-haired marten just absorbed is naturally——

"Samadhi Divine Wind!"

Translation: "Threefold Flame Wind!"

The sand and wind howled again, but this time the Samadhi divine wind was directed at the beast tide outside the city.

Translation: The wind and sand howled again, but this time the Threefold Flame Wind was directed at the beast tide outside the city.

Without the barrier to block it, the Samadhi divine wind instantly swept across, instantly reversing the situation.

Translation: Without the barrier to block it, the Threefold Flame Wind instantly swept across, and the situation reversed in an instant.

Previously, the beast tide was unaffected mainly because the marten controlled it, and also because this divine ability required consumption, so the marten initially only used it to obscure vision, thereby using the beast tide to attack the city.

Only when Mu Yi forced him to risk his life did its power fully unleash, yet he still could not escape Mu Yi's poisonous hand.

Now under Mu Yi's control, using the sable's soul as fuel, he frenziedly enhanced the power of the Samadhi Divine Wind, revealing part of the might spoken of in the praise poem.

"Cold and rustling, heaven and earth change; invisible yellow sand swirls. It pierces the forest, breaks the ridges, fells pines and plums; it scatters soil, raises dust, collapses ridges and terraces..."

The beast tide was instantly swallowed by the even more grandiose wind and sand, and the pressure on the city's defenses instantly decreased greatly.

Some rejoiced, naturally some worried.

When the Samadhi Divine Wind ceased, the Buddhist Sect was no longer so pleased.

In the Buddhist Sect's camp, Guangjin stared grimly at the Dharma ring in his hand; the instant the sable lost contact, he foresaw its fate, though he was not disappointed on the spot.

After all, the great fog that had enveloped them was strange; perhaps some method had severed the sable's link to the Dharma ring.

But when the Samadhi Divine Wind stopped, he truly realized their plan had gone bankrupt.

"Now we're in trouble!"

Just as Guangjin was pondering what to do next, a violent wind suddenly rose again outside the Buddhist Sect's camp.

This time the wind and sand were even more ferocious than before.

Nevertheless, even after the ferocious wind and sand approached the Buddhist Sect's camp, they would instantly dissipate into nothing.

"If not for the Patriarch's gift of this Calming Wind Pearl, we would surely be in danger!"

Guangjin's expression grew uglier; he used his Heavenly Eye Ability to look over the battlefield.

Without the boundless fog as cover, distance meant nothing to the Heavenly Eye Ability; Mu Yi's Thousand-mile Eye could not penetrate the wind and sand kicked up by the Samadhi Divine Wind, but Guangjin's Heavenly Eye Ability could do just that.

Mu Yi's power came too fast; indeed, on the path of specialization, he was inferior to Guangjin, a Buddhist Sect disciple who had trained hard since childhood.

When Guangjin saw Mu Yi holding the reins of reincarnation, he was utterly surprised; no one had told him there were other Buddhist Sect people here.

But soon Guangjin recalled that, according to rumor, Mu Yi, this Demon‑Chasing, Impurity‑Sweeping Heavenly King, is a god of the Underworld, and mastering the meaning of reincarnation is nothing strange.

"What shall we do!"

Guangjin frowned; without the Samadhi Divine Wind, relying on the beast tide, he could not take Cold Leaf City.

Moreover, the Samadhi Divine Wind, which had been the biggest trouble, has now become an aid to Mu Yi and his group.

Not to mention the immediate beast tide; even the later beastman army could not threaten Cold Leaf City.

By then, they would have no reason to intervene in the city's defense; wouldn't this trip be a complete waste?

That won't do!

They have gone to all this trouble merely to complete the task assigned from above and obtain the reward from above.

That is the three Buddhist scriptures personally copied by the Arhat; exchanged for a small temple, one volume could be the foundation of establishing a temple.

Thinking of possibly returning empty‑handed, Guangjin's face darkened completely.

For this trip, to nurture this sable, they almost fed it relics like candy beans, and even gave away the essence‑blood they had occasionally obtained from the Yellow Wind Monster.

Now that the sable is dead, if they return empty‑handed, it would truly be no different from carving flesh from their own bodies.

Thinking of their mission this time, Guangjin struggled to calm his emotions and hesitated a moment.

In fact he had already thought of a solution, yet he still began to hesitate.

The only thing that can naturally restrain the Samadhi Divine Wind is this Calming Wind Pearl, a magic treasure; although theirs is merely a imitation of the genuine article, it is still a genuine marvel, possessing part of the authentic power.

Their aim is to have the Military Strategists within Cold Leaf City voluntarily submit to them and request their aid.

And now, with the Samadhi Divine Wind present, not only the current beast tide but even the future beastman army could do nothing to Cold Leaf City.

The only solution is to let the beastman army possess a magic treasure that can ignore the Samadhi Divine Wind—that is, to give the Calming Wind Pearl to the beastman side.

But if they do that, whether they can retrieve the Calming Wind Pearl later is truly a matter of debate.

With the Buddhist Sect's help, the beastmen will surely be defeated and retreat; at that point, the probability of the Calming Wind Pearl being snatched by Military Strategist personnel is extremely high, while the chance of them voluntarily returning it is tiny.

Especially after they behave this way, it would be outrageous for the Military Strategist people to return anything to them.

But after thinking of the many things promised on Spirit Mountain, Guangjin gritted his teeth and finally made a decision.

This Calming Wind Pearl is merely an imitation; its effect is only to guard against wind and sand, letting its bearer be unaffected by wind‑sand techniques; to the Diamond Meditation Institute it is also just an external object, the truly important thing being the Buddhist scriptures personally copied by the Arhat.

Enshrined in the temple, it will certainly enable the monks' Buddhist practice to advance, thereby expanding the mountain gate and fundamentally strengthening the Diamond Meditation Institute.

"Boom!"

Just as Guangjin was about to decide to send the Calming Wind Pearl away, a tremendous roar sounded outside the Buddhist Sect's camp.

The Buddhist Sect's laid‑down Diamond Barrier rose up; a thin layer emitting Buddhist light appeared in midair.

"Follow me!" Guangjin's pupils contracted; he had not expected trouble to come so quickly.

"Boom!"

Mu Yi again gathered Cloud Energy to strike the barrier; under the assault of the troop's barrage, the Buddhist‑light‑emitting barrier suddenly shook violently.

A crack that was slowly healing appeared at the point of impact, and Mu Yi's face showed a ferocious grin.

"It doesn't look that sturdy after all!"

Mu Yi said, then again mobilized the Cloud Energy of the troops behind him and fiercely bombarded the barrier.

The massive resonance kicked up clouds of dust, and everyone's ears transmitted a sharp reverberation.

The Cloud Energy, condensed to its peak, erupted explosively at a point with frenzy; the Diamond Barrier then rang out like shattering vessels, blasting outward in all directions.

The Buddhist beads hanging from Guangjin's neck suddenly let out a wail, then scattered and shattered, falling to the ground.

Mu Yi saw Guangjin's eyes filled with extreme anguish, and slowly raised his weapon.

Having a grudge, he naturally would repay it on the spot; this bunch of Buddhist Sect bald donkeys had caused him trouble, so he certainly would retaliate fiercely.

Thus, as the Samadhi Divine Wind had just dispersed the beast tide, he charged straight toward the Buddhist Sect's camp.

"Heavenly King, why do you attack us? All philosophers are one body; Heavenly King, do not rely on your status to arbitrarily bully us!"

Guangjin opened his mouth as if to accuse Mu Yi of bullying the weak with his strength, and moreover of actively tearing up the Hundred Schools Covenant.

"You still know I am the Heavenly King!" Mu Yi gave Guangjin a grim smile.

"What do you think, that your little tricks could fool anyone? The marten's soul is full of evidence!"

Guang Jin felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar; if it were an ordinary opponent, it would be fine, but even if the marten died, there would be no evidence.

But after Mu Yi finished speaking, he only then clearly realized that they were facing an underworld deity who had mastered reincarnation.

Souls are merely playthings in their hands; Guang Jin could not confirm whether the marten's soul contained any so-called evidence.

But as the saying goes, a thief feels guilty; seeing Mu Yi arrive with a menacing presence, he simply dared not gamble.