[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dark-and-dawn-light-years":3,"chapter-dark-and-dawn-light-years-dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-212":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dark and Dawn Light-Years",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2264812,4420,"Chapter 212: Buddha and Dao","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-212",212,"\u003Cp>Li Lin moved through the forest using his Stealth Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He occasionally used the little paper doll’s “vision” to ambush lone martial artists in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stir up the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he saw several groups break away from the “battlefield,” unwilling to waste their strength here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Li Lin followed one of those groups out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to others, he was even “bolder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was true stealth—so long as he didn’t get too close, they couldn’t detect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After trailing them for a while, he realized the group he was following belonged to Zhenwu Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group was exiting the forest and blocking the path behind Qingcheng Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qingcheng Sect’s members looked extremely grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Ji Feng—he deeply regretted not listening to An Xin earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his body sideways, glancing left and right, and asked: “Master Xuanfeng, as a senior of the martial world, why are you blocking our way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m barely five years older than you—I’m no senior. Call me brother.” Xuanfeng smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Fang spoke up: “Master Xuanfeng, our Master and your sect’s Elder Hao are old acquaintances. Our two sects have never been enemies. Why join Shaolin against us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never intended to oppose your sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what do you mean by this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Xuanfeng chuckled: “I simply wish your sect to join us in testing Shaolin’s mettle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if we refuse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s eliminate that bald monk first, together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaolin’s people remained silent; Master Kurong pulled out a string of prayer beads and began turning them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they seemed to have drawn closer to Qingcheng Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ji Feng suddenly said: “Fine, Master Xuanfeng, I’ll ally with you—but tell me, what is this Linglong Jade Box truly for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin, lagging slightly behind Shaolin, had been ready to stab someone in the back—but upon hearing this, he immediately stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too wanted to understand what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why, after he’d already left the city, were so many martial artists still drawn here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng glanced at Shaolin and smiled: “Master Kurong, do you think it’s safe to reveal this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaolin remained silent, only advancing further; Qingcheng’s members immediately formed a sword array, the atmosphere tense, swords drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, urgent footsteps suddenly echoed from ahead on the official road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then An Xin returned with Tianyi Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng saw him and exclaimed joyfully: “Young Master An, please aid our sect—I’ll repay you handsomely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng looked at An Xin and asked: “Young Master An, why return? If you were leaving, you should’ve left completely. Coming back isn’t wise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought it over—I realized I must stay to watch the show,” An Xin smiled. “I have a friend among them. I won’t feel at ease until I see him escape safely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng’s face lit up—he assumed An Xin meant him, completely ignoring that An Xin had just said earlier that “someone else” was his reason for leaving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Shaolin’s people stopped advancing on Qingcheng and even retreated slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng seized the opportunity and led his disciples to stand beside Tianyi Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Zhenwu Sect nor Shaolin moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you,” Ji Feng bowed gratefully to An Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin merely smiled faintly and said: “I’ve secretly investigated—the rumor about the Jade Linglong first emerged from Yu Prefecture, which is Shaolin’s territory. That’s why so many believed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Kurong only smiled, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng sneered: “I must say, the Fomen knows how to play its cards well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin looked at Xuanfeng and asked: “Master Xuanfeng, what does Zhenwu Sect know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We know that Shaolin—no, the Fomen—has allied with the Qin Prince of Yue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Tianyi and Qingcheng members thought they’d misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible—the Qin Prince is a reincarnated demon from beyond the realm! Why would the Fomen, instead of subduing demons and eliminating evil, do this?” a young girl from Qingcheng cried in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaolin remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng continued sneering: “Put down the knife, become a Buddha instantly! A demon? As long as it shaves its head at the right moment, it becomes a true Buddha. One thought is Buddha, one thought is demon—right or wrong, it’s up to the Fomen to decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Kurong softly chanted a Buddha’s name, then said: “Master Xuanfeng, your Daoist sect isn’t much better. If not for your secret manipulation, this matter wouldn’t have progressed so swiftly and smoothly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng fell silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into loud, wild laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tianyi and Qingcheng members’ expressions turned uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin’s face darkened: “Master Xuanfeng, what do you mean by this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng of Qingcheng also wore a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng said nothing, only smiled silently—but that smile looked deeply wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, some of Zhenwu Sect’s members had, unnoticed, circled behind Tianyi and Qingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming a pincer with Shaolin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin turned again toward Shaolin: “Master Kurong, can you clarify this for us? Let us die knowing the truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Kurong still said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he waved his hand—those behind him stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xuanfeng suddenly spoke: “I’ll let you die with full understanding—you small sects shouldn’t have meddled in things beyond your reach.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does that mean?!” An Xin still didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Feng suddenly realized: “They won’t allow the Nine Streams to surpass them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng gave a slight nod: “Something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin’s eyes widened—he understood too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Teachings, Nine Streams!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the martial world’s definition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In times of peace, the Three Teachings naturally dominated—but now, in chaos… the Nine Streams, rooted among the common people, had far greater vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin roared: “Is this necessary? The north and south are in turmoil, the Central Plains in ruin—we martial artists should stand united! Why…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A palm blast cut off An Xin’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged aside, watching Master Kurong slowly retract his hand from afar, his face filled with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfeng laughed: “Bald monk, deal with them first. Our business can wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed!” Master Kurong chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a scream suddenly erupted from behind Shaolin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the scream sounded, everyone turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw a figure vanish into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin suddenly brightened with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Kurong whirled to face Xuanfeng of Zhenwu: “Daoist priest… I wasn’t certain before, but this is clearly your Daoist invisibility technique. You dared to ambush me! What do you have to say for yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t me who arranged this,” Xuanfeng looked like he’d swallowed something foul, then his expression twisted into something… feral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-19T19:39:19.696Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9b1f91052c5e515e38c7bfcdcdd03654e6977e23ae96f4fe30bc75b87f83e57d","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-213","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-211",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]