Chapter 133 - 117: Water and Land Dharma Assembly: Who Decides the Rise and Fall?

’It seems I’ll have to have a proper discussion about the Dao with these Dao Realm experts.’

Wang Xiao felt that if reason failed, he would have to resort to force!

With his current strength, there was likely no one in the world who could match him, aside from the Divine Emperor, Zhao Yin.

Of course.

Once these Dao Realm experts saw the remnant souls that had been stripped from their Great Daoist Nascent Souls, they would unconsciously side with him.

When that time came and the Heaven and Earth Calamity began, he would possess the power to refine the Celestial Demon.

’However, among all these Dao Realm experts, the only one I need to be wary of is this Divine Emperor, Zhao Yin. Something’s off about him. Perhaps he’s been influenced by a Tier Seven Life, or maybe he’s already been replaced.’

Wang Xiao had no intention of approaching Zhao Yin.

After all.

He had already promised Yan Chiyang that he would overthrow the Great Hao Divine Dynasty.

Sooner or later, he would have to face Zhao Yin anyway!

Not dwelling on it further, Wang Xiao stored the Three Inches of the Human World into his Inner World.

Immediately after, his figure flickered and vanished, reappearing at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

After gaining control over the changes in the earth veins, he could now use Shrinking Inches. His speed was even faster than Flying in the Sky!

At that moment.

Vast throngs of refugees had gathered at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

They stretched on endlessly, as far as the eye could see.

Under the direction of Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Abbot,

crude houses had been built, and even mountains had been leveled to construct walls!

The area below Dragon Tiger Mountain had effectively become a small city.

However,

due to the worsening environment, these refugees were almost all in tattered clothes and starving, a truly miserable sight.

From time to time, sounds of weeping and wailing could be heard, instilling a sense of despair in anyone who listened.

The current situation was merely a microcosm of the entire world.

The common people in other regions were likely no better off; in fact, their conditions were probably far worse.

After all,

at least here, disciples of Dragon Tiger Mountain were stationed to help slay the invading Demon Fiends and monsters!

’A single grain of sand from our era, when it falls upon an ordinary person, becomes a great mountain.’

Wang Xiao shook his head, and with a flicker of his body, vanished from the spot.

He knew that as time went on, until the Heaven and Earth Calamity fully arrived,

this situation would only grow more severe.

The only solution was to wait for this final Celestial Demon to revive, and then refine it!

At that point,

the entire world would naturally and slowly return to normal.

After Wang Xiao left Dragon Tiger Mountain,

「In a dense forest.」

Two figures materialized.

They wore Brocade Robes embroidered with Sun and Moon Celestial Clothing, identifying them as Haotian Guards of the Great Hao Divine Dynasty.

Magical Power surged from one of them, enveloping the surroundings as he began to search continuously.

After a moment,

he frowned and said, "Yun Xiu and the others... their auras vanished right here. Their Life Lamps shattered, and not even their Yin Spirits managed to escape. The one who killed them must be at least a Saint Peak expert!"

"Within Yangzhou, very few are capable of killing all three of them in one go. For example, the Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, a thousand miles away!"

"I’ve already received news that this Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, Wang Chongyang, just broke through to the Dao Realm not long ago!"

"Gasp... A Dao Realm expert under a hundred years old? Such talent is terrifying. It’s practically unheard of."

"Do you think it could have been him?"

"Even if it was, what could we do? We have no proof. We can’t just go and hold a Dao Realm expert accountable. Let’s report this to the Commander first and let him decide. However, we should also arrange for people to monitor Dragon Tiger Mountain’s movements."

"Sigh... His Majesty the Divine Emperor has been in seclusion recently. Even the Commander can’t see him. I doubt His Majesty will come out before the Heaven and Earth Calamity arrives."

"We just need to do our jobs. Our Divine Dynasty has so many Dao Realm experts; we’ll definitely get through this Heaven and Earth Calamity safely."

"Let’s go. For now, we’ll have to let Yun Xiu and the others rest unjustly. Sooner or later, we will avenge them!"

The two figures flickered and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

...

「Half a month later.」

「Yunzhou.」

Fangcun Mountain, Bodhi Temple.

Misty clouds stretched for thousands of miles, and waves of Buddhist chanting drifted through the air.

Monks, holding Magic Staffs, Lanterns, and long incense sticks, and carrying Buddha Statues, paraded around Fangcun Mountain.

They continuously chanted Scriptures, their voices filled with piety and compassion!

Today marked Bodhi Temple’s Water-Land Dharma Assembly, an event held only once every fifty years.

During this time, the monks would chant scriptures, meditate, pray for blessings and disaster aversion for all living beings, and guide the souls of the dead!

It was a rare and grand event for Buddhism.

Its scale was no less grand than the Daoist Grand Celestial Sacrifice!

At this moment,

common people knelt piously on the ground outside Bodhi Temple, hoping to receive blessings!

Currently,

with turmoil in every province, the lives of the common people were becoming increasingly difficult.

Thus, a blessing ceremony like this had become their source of spiritual solace.

Therefore, its influence was far greater than any previous Water-Land Dharma Assembly.

Even the Abbot of Bodhi Temple, Master Kong Ming, who usually resided far away in White Jade City in the Divine Land, had come personally to preside over this assembly.

Furthermore,

Master Kong Ming had also invited many Dao Realm experts to attend the Dharma Assembly.

His purpose, naturally, was to address the impending Heaven and Earth Calamity!

In the face of the Heaven and Earth Calamity, the Celestial Demon would revive, and all life would perish.

Only Dao Realm experts could protect themselves and contend with the Celestial Demon.

However,

relying on a single Dao Realm expert was definitely not enough.

Only by joining forces could the Dao Realm experts fight the Celestial Demon, seal it, and completely end this Heaven and Earth Calamity!

’There are a full six Dao Realm experts here. Excluding the ones from the Great Hao Divine Dynasty, the number of Dao Realm experts gathered here already accounts for nearly half of all in the world.’

Wang Xiao stood at the base of Fangcun Mountain, his Divine Thought sweeping out.

He could already see a group of Dao Realm experts on the mountain’s peak, gathered together and discussing something.

"Amitabha. Master Wang, since you have come, why not join us?"

Just then,

Kong Ming’s voice suddenly echoed in Wang Xiao’s ears.

He hadn’t hidden his presence, so it wasn’t surprising that Kong Ming had noticed him.

Now,

hearing Kong Ming’s words, he smiled faintly. Without hesitation, his figure flickered and vanished from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was on the summit of Fangcun Mountain.

Here, there was a clearing a thousand zhang across.

Upon the clearing, several nine-zhang-tall Dharma Platforms had been erected.

At this moment,

a figure sat cross-legged atop each Dharma Platform.

These figures exuded incredibly powerful auras, their Magical Power perfected and whole. All of them were Dao Realm experts.

Kong Ming, seated at the very front, looked at Wang Xiao and said,

"Amitabha. I have long heard of Master Wang’s renown. Seeing you today, I find your reputation is well-deserved. You are truly a brilliant newcomer."

His voice was calm, and though his words were polite, they carried the air of a senior instructing a junior.

"You flatter me, Master."

Wang Xiao didn’t seem to mind. He clasped his hands in salute to the other Dao Realm experts.

"Wang Chongyang of Dragon Tiger Mountain, greetings, fellow Daoists."

The other Dao Realm experts had almost all heard of Wang Xiao’s name, and they returned his salute one by one.

Kong Ming spoke,

"Master Wang, I did not anticipate your visit, so I did not have a Dharma Platform prepared for you. If you do not mind, you may sit on one of the cushions to the side."

Wang Xiao smiled faintly.

"It is merely a Dharma Platform. What’s so difficult about that?!"

As his voice fell,

he waved his hand, and the Power of the Earth Veins suddenly surged forth.

RUMBLE!

In an instant,

the entire Fangcun Mountain began to tremble violently.

Immediately after,

countless bits of dirt, sand, and rock gathered at Wang Xiao’s feet.

They then began to rise and soar into the air!

In the blink of an eye,

a nine-zhang-tall Dharma Platform was completed, faintly seeming to merge as one with the surrounding platforms.

Kong Ming’s eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the Dharma Platform form in an instant before him.

He hadn’t even felt Wang Xiao use any Magical Power.

Moreover,

Wang Xiao’s Dharma Platform was in perfect harmony with the surrounding terrain and seemed to subtly overpower his own main platform, causing his Heart Spirit to tremble slightly.

He looked at Wang Xiao and chanted the Buddha’s name,

"Amitabha. Master Wang’s methods are truly extraordinary. Worthy of being the fastest cultivator in all of Heaven and Earth to reach the Dao Realm. I am impressed."

Wang Xiao sat cross-legged atop his high platform and said,

"These are just some minor tricks, not worth mentioning. I wonder, what were you, Master, and the other fellow Daoists discussing?"

Kong Ming pressed his palms together.

"I invited everyone here this time for a single purpose."

"And that is to ask you all: in this world, who truly decides our fate?"