Chapter 943: Xingtian and Ancestor Minghe Siege Bombarding Lingshan! The Sages

"All unrelated parties must leave Xi Niuhe Continent immediately. Otherwise, you will be regarded as accomplices of Buddhism. Do not say I did not warn you!"

A rough voice, brimming with soaring battle intent, filled the entire Bombarding Lingshan.

Xingtian and countless Wu clan figures, following closely behind the Blood Sea, appeared around Bombarding Lingshan, encircling the entire mountain.

Seeing this, all the celestial deities and immortals froze in shock—they simply could not believe anyone would dare attack Bombarding Lingshan at this moment.

And one of the parties was the Wu clan.

Over the past years, the Wu clan had steadily retreated to the Six Paths of Reincarnation, rarely interfering in any affairs.

They had even relinquished the Nine Underworlds.

Yet no force in the Three Realms with even a modicum of knowledge would underestimate the Wu clan.

The Wu clan had once been the masters of the earth; even in their decline, they still retained some depth.

Most importantly, the Wu clan stood behind Pingxin Niangniang.

Even outside the Nine Underworlds, Pingxin Niangniang was no weaker than an ordinary Sub-Sage.

With such a great deity as their backer, no force dared underestimate the Wu clan.

Yet the celestial deities and immortals could not fathom why the usually low-key Wu clan had suddenly gone mad.

They had directly declared war on Buddhism.

And they had chosen this extremely inopportune moment to encircle Bombarding Lingshan.

Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin were merely temporarily entangled in Sumeru Heaven, not fully sealed within it.

Under these circumstances, hardly any immortal or deity would dare continue besieging Buddhism.

Once Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin fully resolved their conflict with Wu Tian and stepped out of Sumeru Heaven again,

any force daring to strike while the iron was hot and besiege Buddhism would face relentless retribution from Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin.

Though the Wu clan stood behind Pingxin Niangniang, they could not possibly withstand the retribution of Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin.

If previously the Wu clan had merely sealed themselves within the Six Paths of Reincarnation and could emerge whenever they wished,

then from the moment they chose to declare war, the Wu clan would be truly trapped within the Six Paths of Reincarnation for many years to come.

Should the Wu clan dare take even one step beyond the Six Paths of Reincarnation, they would inevitably face retribution from Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin.

Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin have not perished; striking now not only yields no benefit from Buddhism but invites their thunderous retribution.

Such a thankless, burdensome act—any sane person would avoid it.

More importantly, Bombarding Lingshan still hosts the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que.

The Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe jointly blockading Bombarding Lingshan means directly offending the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que.

Ancestor Minghe doesn't care—he has the Blood Sea as his foundation; no one in the Three Realms can touch him, so he can indulge in reckless acts.

The Wu clan is different.

Just the two Sages alone are beyond the Wu clan's capacity to resist; add two Sub-Sages, and the Wu clan's future will be shrouded in darkness for many years.

This was the view of most immortals and deities.

Some immortals initially thought the same, but gradually they began to sense something amiss.

"Choosing this moment to simultaneously encircle Bombarding Lingshan—the Wu clan must have allied with Ancestor Minghe. Knowing Bai Hu and Zhu Que still reside on Bombarding Lingshan, yet still choosing to besiege it—perhaps the Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe have ulterior motives."

"What are they trying to do? Do they intend to target the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que?"

A slightly insane notion began to take root in the minds of certain immortals and deities.

Compared to their earlier assumption, these immortals felt this latter idea made more sense—but they could not fathom why the Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe would target the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que.

Compared to these immortals, the several Sages seemed far more certain.

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Nüwa Palace.

"It has begun? I never expected the Wu clan would choose to support Luo Fu—and Ancestor Minghe? When did he form an alliance with Luo Fu? With his strength and the Blood Sea of the Underworld, Ancestor Minghe could at least temporarily resist one Sub-Sage. But can the Wu clan withstand another Sub-Sage?"

Watching the changes on Xi Niuhe Continent, Lady Nüwa's emotions grew agitated.

Due to her memories being sealed, Lady Nüwa only knew Luo Fu intended to oppose Ancestor Hongjun, but not his precise plans.

Thus, the sudden appearance of the Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe truly surprised her.

Neither the Wu clan nor Ancestor Minghe seemed the type to be easily persuaded.

Lady Nüwa was deeply curious: how had Luo Fu convinced the Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe to join him in rebelling against Ancestor Hongjun?

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Jade Void Palace.

"Are the Wu clan and Ancestor Minghe insane? What are they trying to do? Target the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que? Those are Sub-Sages—and they represent the Teacher! How dare they?"

Compared to Lady Nüwa, Master Yuanshi was filled with more confusion.

He had also realized Xingtian and Ancestor Minghe's target was the Sacred Beasts Bai Hu and Zhu Que.

Yet no matter how he pondered, he could not fathom the Wu clan's and Ancestor Minghe's true purpose.