Chapter 306

Dharmakayas can spirit-travel to various Pure Lands and possess world-destroying power within the void of the myriad worlds, but upon entering the Real World, they are suppressed, with a single strike only capable of destroying a thousand miles.

This is power derived from the laws of heaven and earth. Practitioners of the Great Universe of the World of Life pursue the unity of heaven and man from the moment they open their apertures, merging internal and external to utilize the momentum of heaven and earth to unleash incredible power, but conversely, they are also extremely easily restrained by that same momentum.

In an era of flourishing cultivation, Sages of the Shrouding the Heavens world and Dharmakayas of the World of Life can both live for hundreds of thousands of years, or even longer.

Yet in the same Dharma-Ending Age, a Shrouding the Heavens Sage can rely on their own great power to live for five or six thousand years, while a Dharmakaya's lifespan is a mere few hundred years, severely interfered with.

Even those on the Other Shore cannot escape the influence of this momentum. For example, once the Lingbao Heavenly Lord reaches the Final Tribulation, he will become unimaginably powerful, even daring to set up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array to take on four.

This is unimaginable for an Immortal Emperor. The system of "Cultivating the Body as a Seed" pursues from the very beginning the transcendence of the Great Universe, leaping outside the universe, with all great power returning to oneself.

This power neither increases nor decreases; it is the same in the myriad worlds, the same in the heavens, and the same in the Real World!

Therefore, in Han Guang's view, Lin Xian already counted as an External Path Dharmakaya; at the very least, his physical strength could rival a Dharmakaya at the early Human Immortal stage, with combat power equivalent to a Dharmakaya magic treasure.

If that were all, Han Guang guaranteed he had nine ways to kill Lin Xian. Pure physical strength is just one of the least significant powers of a Dharmakaya.

A Dharmakaya is an immortal; what is most powerful about an immortal has never been the physical body, but divine abilities, magic treasures, and the laws of the Great Dao!

As a long-standing Human Immortal, let alone an External Path Dharmakaya, Han Guang had the confidence to take down even a genuine Dharmakaya Human Immortal.

However, Lin Xian truly did not care about martial ethics; he did not duel Han Guang at all, instead calling his sect elders to swarm him.

Mr. Lu Da, Daoist Chong He, and the divine monk Abbot Kong Wen Wen could each hold their own against the Demonic Master Han Guang in their prime; now, with the three of them joining forces, danger was everywhere, and Han Guang was at risk of falling at any moment.

Most hateful of all was Lin Xian, who possessed the legendary essence and used the Six Paths of Reincarnation missions to enlighten several "other-selves," giving him a sense of omnipresence. Although his strength was not high, he could launch sneak attacks on Han Guang anytime, anywhere.

"Thief!" Han Guang gritted his teeth, wanting to counterattack, but the next second, the three Dharmakayas swarmed him, interrupting his spellcasting.

Those who can reach the Dharmakaya level in the Dharma-Ending Age are all brilliant talents; no one is inferior to another. Three against one, a trace of the aura of death enveloped Han Guang.

"Am I going to die?"

"No, I cannot die. I have not yet become the true Huang Tiandi, have not established the Heavenly Court, with all gods coming to pay homage—how could I die so easily!"

Han Guang roared internally, utilizing a magic treasure obtained from the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Suddenly, a thirty-three-story Xuanhuang Pagoda appeared above his head!

The pagoda shed strands of Xuanhuang energy, transforming into dragon shapes that enveloped Han Guang. In an instant, he was immune to all laws, standing on ground that was inherently invincible.

"Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda." Daoist Chong He raised a brow, then said calmly: "It is only a Dharmakaya-level imitation; it cannot hold for long."

The three Dharmakayas struck fiercely, and the Xuanhuang Pagoda swayed precariously; it would completely collapse in a few more breaths.

Mr. Lu Da was expressionless. He slashed with his sword, then gazed toward the horizon, muttering: "He is stalling for time. What is he waiting for? Support from the Dharmakayas of the Nine Demonic Paths, or the Demon Kings of the demon race?"

"I fear not."

Daoist Chong He's tone suddenly became solemn. He already knew that Han Guang was the Huang Tiandi of the Myth organization, a Reincarnator, who might be able to use the power of the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation to escape.

The Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation is a true legendary, even Creation-level existence; who could stop Him?

Taking advantage of a moment to breathe, Han Guang immediately crushed his Reincarnation Talisman, silently chanting in his heart: "Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I wish to return!"

"Current situation judged unsuitable. To ensure the secret of reincarnation is not leaked, the Reincarnation Talisman is temporarily suspended until departure."

The cold, emotionless voice of the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation rang out.

At this moment, Han Guang was nearly driven mad with rage. Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, when it comes to being a dog, it really has to be you.

"Before the situation changes, let one battle decide the outcome!" The divine monk Abbot Kong Wen Wen said firmly. Although he was a monk, his strike at this moment was incredibly decisive. He looked toward the back mountain of Shaolin Temple and said in a deep voice: "Saber, come!"

Shaolin's town-sect magic treasure, named the Ananda Saber, is second only to those Other Shore magic treasures; it was forged by Ananda before he became the Demonic Buddha.

Although Abbot Kong Wen Wen was not in a good state and could not unleash much of the Ananda Saber's power, it was more than enough to kill a Human Immortal!

"Ananda Precept-Breaking Saber." Han Guang's expression changed drastically. He shouted, and a mirror appeared behind his head—also a Dharmakaya-level item.

Lin Xian glanced sideways, muttering to himself; sure enough, not a single Dharmakaya is simple.

If he were to face Han Guang alone, without him even needing to strike, these magic treasures alone would be enough to take him down.

But fortunately, this time not only were there many people on his side, but there were also many magic treasures!

The Ananda Saber slashed down, and the Xuanhuang Pagoda exploded instantly.

At this moment, Han Guang used up the accumulations of half his life as if they were worthless, fighting to seize that glimmer of survival!

At the very last moment, not only did his magic treasures explode, but Han Guang even recklessly sacrificed his Yama Emperor Body, using his foundation Dharmakaya to resist the incoming attacks.

Even if he would drop in realm afterward, how could realm be more precious than life?

Perhaps he could even use this to re-cultivate his Dharmakaya.

"Finally, I can escape..."

A streak of light flew away. Although he had suffered heavy injuries and was on the verge of death, with even his Dharmakaya shattered, his realm had fallen to the Half-Step Dharmakaya stage.

Yet Han Guang still secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally escaped the sight of the righteous Dharmakayas; even if only for an instant, it was enough for the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation to receive him.

"The Reincarnation Space has infinite opportunities; returning to the Dharmakaya realm will be easy. Sooner or later, I will avenge today's humiliation."

Han Guang crushed his Reincarnation Talisman and smiled slightly, recovering the composed demeanor of the Demonic Master.

However, the next second, his smile stiffened.

The cold voice of the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation rang out: "Reincarnation Talisman temporarily suspended until departure."

Immediately following, a sharp pain struck. Lin Xian had attacked from behind, his fist piercing the heart of the Half-Step Dharmakaya Han Guang.

The Demonic Master Han Guang, who had dominated the martial arts world and traversed the reincarnation cycles for years, turned around in disbelief. A look of incredulity appeared on his pale face as he muttered: "Why?"

He was a descendant of the former imperial family, one of the two shining stars of forty years ago, a former protagonist of his generation, a trendsetter of the era! A great villain in the martial arts world.

Even if he were to die, he should have died in a grand and spectacular fashion, leaving his name in history.

Why would he die at the hands of Lin Xian, a nobody? Why would he die so sloppily?

One must know, he was the Huang Tiandi of the Myth organization; even to the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, he was an extremely important character, not some randomly exchanged pawn.

A great villain, even if he dies, should die at the finale.

A real man, if he cannot eat from the five tripods, should be cooked in them. But now, merely at the beginning of the Final Tribulation, Han Guang was extremely resentful of his own death. He had yet to bloom with his own brilliance to illuminate the myriad heavens and worlds.

"Since ancient times, the will of heaven has been hard to question."

Lin Xian looked at the dying Han Guang, a trace of pity in his eyes, and shook his head: "The remnants of the old era are already out of style. The martial arts world of today no longer belongs to the protagonists of the past; it is about to welcome a brand new generation of Sons of Destiny."

"You were simply abandoned by others."

The Fu Emperor and the Huang Tiandi reached some agreement, and thus Han Guang was abandoned by the Time Blade.

Meng Qi became the Demonic Buddha, and thus Han Guang was abandoned by the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Even the person playing the Lingbao Heavenly Lord was Gu Xiaosang, and thus Han Guang was abandoned by the Golden Emperor.

Han Guang did not have the favor of any Heavenly Will, so he was no longer the protagonist, just an ordinary Dharmakaya Human Immortal.

Since he was not the protagonist, then being killed meant he would definitely die!

"Who... who exactly are you?" Han Guang stared fixedly at Lin Xian's face, using his last ounce of strength to ask, unwilling to accept this.

Who exactly could replace the protagonist of the previous generation?

"Who am I?"

"Who is me?"

Lin Xian picked up the clothing from Han Guang's body, took out the Huang Tiandi mask of the Myth organization from his storage bag, and put it on his face. Flowing with the aura of vast ages, like an emperor descending to the dust, he then declared in a voice like a great bell, with solemn dignity:

"I am the Huang Tiandi!"

"I am Han Guang!"

"I am the reincarnation of the Huang Tiandi, the Celestial Master Han Guang. Struck by the Ananda Precept-Breaking Saber, I have since broken through my inner demons, achieved great enlightenment, and no longer abide by the rules of the Demonic Path. Righteous or demonic, I follow my heart, wielding power over the world, reigning over the myriad heavens and worlds!"

"In this life, I will merge all the other-selves of the Huang Tiandi, rule over the gods, and ascend to the Other Shore once more."

The Eight-Nine Arcane Art turned with the wind; the Seventy-Two Transformations are the best in the heavens. Lin Xian's physical body and acupoints squirmed wildly, his flesh and blood aura changing accordingly, gestating spirituality.

A moment later, a Han Guang with wide robes and large sleeves, a wooden hairpin in his hair, leisurely and carefree, dashing and unrestrained, appeared in the same spot.

Only, compared to the Demonic Master Han Guang, he had a bit more of an ethereal, immortal quality. Between his brows, yin and yang, life and death rotated; a Taiji diagram evolved the Dao of Change, as if he were above time, full of vicissitudes, suppressing this life.

Compared to the clash between righteousness and evil, this Han Guang transcended above it, no longer constrained by good and evil, having leaped out of the rights and wrongs of the human world, instead looking down upon the myriad heavens and worlds like the vast sky itself.

He is not the Demonic Master; he is the Celestial Master!

"You are Han Guang, then who am I?" The Demonic Master Han Guang suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of absurdity. He had impersonated the divine monk Abbot Kong Wen Wen for decades, and never in his wildest dreams did he expect to be impersonated by someone else.

"You are naturally my other-self, the Demonic Master Han Guang derived from the Ananda Pure Land."

Lin Xian smiled playfully, pressed his palms together, and said: "Good, good. Han Guang, why have you not yet returned to your place!"

"I would rather die..."

The Demonic Master had his own style; Han Guang was unwilling to submit and lose himself. However, he had already fallen from the Dharmakaya realm and lost the qualifications to resist.

Seemingly having dropped one realm, in reality, it was the difference between immortal and mortal, having lost all kinds of divine abilities and Great Daos.

If one says a Dharmakaya is an immortal, then a Half-Step Dharmakaya is just a martial artist, without the qualifications to communicate with the myriad heavens and worlds or sense the Pure Land universe.

"You are my other-self; I do not allow you to die."

Lin Xian carried Han Guang, using his legendary essence to seal him into the sixth layer of the Ananda Pure Land, tainted by the power of parallel universes.

And as Lin Xian grows stronger, if one day he ascends to the legendary realm, then Han Guang will not just be an other-self, but truly his other-self.

(End of chapter)