Chapter 256: Di Jun: Rebellious Son, What Have You Comprehended?!

After a long silence, Nüwa suddenly realized.

It's over... we've lost big this time.

I myself now owe Chen Ku a favor for this.

Otherwise, there would have been no need to appear in the world earlier, to lend support and oppose the Three Pure Ones head-on.

But in the end, although Lu Ya was said to be saved... it would have been better not to save him.

After a moment, Nüwa still looked at Chen Ku with some reluctance to give up.

"Junior disciple, act quickly and let Lu Ya return to his original state."

No way!

She now could only place all her hopes on Chen Ku.

After all, I am not versed in any salvation-type methods.

One could even say that in the vast world, only the Buddhist Sect can control the thoughts and consciousness of living beings.

But upon hearing this, Chen Ku's face immediately fell.

"This... Aunt Nüwa really makes things difficult for us juniors!"

"This Lu Ya was not converted by our Buddhist Sect."

"But he was genuinely convinced by the Buddhist Dharma."

"How, then, should the disciple make him change?"

Chen Ku wore a look of difficulty.

And upon hearing such a reply, Nüwa's expression grew even uglier.

This... really leaves no room for rebuttal.

And when his words paused, Chen Ku continued speaking:

"Ah... suffering, us juniors suffer too much!"

"To act and save someone stems from good intentions."

"But our Buddhist Dharma is simply too profound and exquisite."

"Could this also be the fault of us Buddhist folk?"

Chen Ku's shifting expression was quite spectacular.

This time, as he spoke, his eyes were full of grievance.

Nüwa stared, dumbfounded.

"This......"

She pondered, truly unwilling to give up just like that.

At this moment, it seemed he was worried Nüwa would continue questioning Chen Ku.

Beside him, Jieyin also spoke up.

"Senior Sister Nüwa, the disciple's words are correct."

"You should know, that Lu Ya has always been inexperienced in worldly affairs, formerly unruly and obstinate, addicted to play."

"Now having experienced the profound and exquisite Dharma of our Buddhist Sect, he is enamored and cannot extricate himself."

"This... is understandable, isn't it?"

Jieyin's words were meant to exonerate Chen Ku.

Yet, as he spoke, he could not conceal his smug satisfaction, his face full of gratification.

After all, Chen Ku's action brought great honor to the Western Buddhist Sect.

Not only did he turn an enemy into a friend, he even made the opponent kneel and beg to become a disciple.

Who in the world could possibly achieve such a feat?!

Seeing Jieyin and Chen Ku playing off each other, Nüwa frowned even deeper, feeling utterly speechless.

She also knew it was impossible to get Chen Ku and the others to act and restore Lu Ya's original consciousness.

Or rather, as Chen Ku said, none of this is their fault.

In the end, this result still has to be borne by herself.

Upon this thought, Nüwa couldn't help but glance at Chen Ku with resentment.

Then Nüwa spoke:

"Enough!"

"Since it's so, this palace will take Lu Ya away, leaving it for Emperor Jun and the others to decide."

"Even if Lu Ya's heart toward Buddhism remains unchanged, Nüwa cannot keep him here."

As for this, Chen Ku had long anticipated it, nodding without hesitation.

And Jieyin and Zhunti also had nothing more to say.

No more nonsense, Nüwa flicked her jade hand, instantly enveloping Lu Ya.

Leaping up, she vanished directly into the high heavens, heading toward the Heavenly Court.

Watching her disappearing back, Chen Ku's eyes flashed with a subtle, inexplicable expression.

Let's speak of Nüwa!

Not long after, she descended outside the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Immortal light poured down, covering the sky and blocking the sun.

Sacred might swept forth, vast and mighty!

At this moment, all the Monster Court felt it, their faces showing reverence.

"We pay our respects to the Holy Nüwa!"

We pay our respects to the Nüwa Saint!

Di Jun Taiyi, Kunpeng, the Ten Great Demon Sages, and even the boundless beings of the Demon Race all promptly offered their respects, daring not to be the slightest bit negligent.

Seeing this, the Nüwa Saint gently waved her jade hand.

No need for excessive courtesy!

She responded lightly with a single sentence.

Afterward, her gaze fell upon Di Jun and Yulinglong.

However, beneath the overwhelming immortal light, no one saw it.

The Nüwa Saint, who was always aloof and lofty, now also showed a hint of hesitation in her beautiful eyes.

I have come this time to bring back Lu Ya!

Upon saying this,

an uproar immediately erupted within the Demon Court.

Di Jun Taiyi, Yulinglong, and the others all had their faces shift dramatically, then they were overjoyed.

Oh? My son Lu Ya, has he already recovered this quickly?!

As expected of the Nüwa Saint, her power is indeed beyond our imagination.

The Saint's grace in saving us this time will be unforgotten by all beings of the Demon Race for eternity.

Haha, with Lu Ya safe and sound, the inheritance of our Demon Race will never be cut off.

This emperor thanks the Nüwa Saint for her kindness!

The people of the Demon Court could hardly conceal their immense excitement, and they could not help but say.

They naturally assumed that the Nüwa Saint must have already healed Lu Ya, which is why she brought him back.

The previous gloom was swept away, and everyone felt elated and uplifted.

But hearing everyone's astonishment and praise, the Nüwa Saint's expression grew even more awkward.

At present, each compliment only made the Nüwa Saint feel more uneasy.

Therefore, she did not respond to the words of Di Jun Taiyi and the others.

On the contrary, after a moment's thought, the Nüwa Saint suddenly spoke:

Um......

Although Lu Ya is now unharmed, you all... still need some mental preparation.

This sentence left Di Jun Taiyi and the others dumbfounded.

Looking at each other, they were all utterly bewildered.

Preparation?!

What more preparation do we need?!

You must know, Lu Ya is currently the one Di Jun and the others worry about most.

As long as he is safe and sound, isn't that already the outcome everyone hoped for?

Today, why does the Nüwa Saint seem so strange?!

Everyone couldn't help thinking this.

Having come to this point, the Nüwa Saint also knew there was no need to beat around the bush any further.

What is meant to come will eventually come!

Therefore, the Nüwa Saint simply waved her hand directly.

In an instant, blazing immortal light burst forth, and a figure gradually materialized within it—none other than Lu Ya.

The moment Lu Ya appeared, Yulinglong's body stirred greatly.

My son Lu Ya, you're not dead—how wonderful!

Quick... quick, let Mother take a look......

Yulinglong was nearly overcome with joy to tears; as she spoke, she had already flown toward Lu Ya.

But she hadn't finished speaking.

In the next instant, Yulinglong clearly saw Lu Ya's current appearance.

At once, the rest of her words came to an abrupt halt.

Her graceful, agile figure also froze on the spot.

On her exquisite, stunning face remained only deep shock and disbelief.

What... what is going on?!

Even Yulinglong was like this.

Beside her, Di Jun Taiyi and the others were similarly stunned, nearly dropping their jaws.

Buddha? Isn't that the appearance of a Buddha?

Hiss... Prince Lu Ya, why is he like this?!

Could it be that Jieyin Zhunti, or Chen Ku and the others, have harmed Prince Lu Ya, transforming him into this appearance?!

Hmm... the people of the West act shamelessly; it's highly possible.

The Ten Great Demon Sages and others stared at each other, unable to refrain from whispering such speculation.

Upon hearing this, Di Jun also immediately reacted.

Without need for many words, he instantly flared with anger, brows knit, exploding like thunder.

Scoundrel, how dare those Westerners treat my son this way?!

Lu Ya, quickly tell us, who exactly did this?

Hmph, even if it was Jieyin Zhunti who acted, this emperor will demand an explanation from them.

Di Jun shouted angrily, questioning Lu Ya.

In his view, Lu Ya's affair had nothing to do with the West from start to finish.

If they move against Lu Ya, isn't that bullying the Monster Court for having no one?

But hearing Di Jun's words, Lu Ya at this moment slowly shook his head.

Unlike before, when he was wicked and caused havoc in the world.

Now Lu Ya exudes a peaceful, tranquil aura from his whole being.

"Monster Emperor, you have misunderstood!"

"The two sages Jieyin and Zhunti are the supreme primordial teachers of the Buddhist Gate; how could they conduct forced conversion?!"

"Senior Chen Ku is also profound in Buddhist Dharma, kind-hearted; they did nothing to the poor monk."

This is also the first time Lu Ya has spoken since his return.

But just these few words left everyone stunned, dumbfounded.

Monster Emperor?!

Listen, is that how you, Lu Ya, should be addressed?

As the Golden Crow Prince, facing Di Jun, shouldn't you address him as 'Father King'?

Or are you saying Lu Ya doesn't even acknowledge his own father?

Moreover, Lu Ya shows humility, yet every word is praising the few from the West?!

Numb!

What kind of bewitching soup has the West fed this kid?!

Even the previously furious Di Jun was left stunned and dazed for a moment.

By then, Yu Linglong also finally reacted.

"Ya'er... Ya'er..."

"What's wrong with you?"

"Look at your mother; do you not even recognize her?"

Yu Linglong rushed to Lu Ya's side, shaking his body, her face full of worry and urgency as she said.

But this time, Lu Ya remained calm.

"Having left home, I have no home!"

"Having entered the monastic gate, I renounce worldly ties."

"The Buddha said: all four elements are empty, the five aggregates are non-existent; where then come parents, wife, and children?!"

"Now this little monk has grasped part of the Buddhist Dharma's subtlety, free of worldly thoughts."

Still as tranquil as ever.

As Lu Ya spoke, it sounded like he was stating a trivial matter.

But these words were undoubtedly another huge shock to the Monster Court's inhabitants.

Yu Linglong stared at Lu Ya before her, her face full of unfamiliarity.

The Ten Great Monster Saints and others were filled with dread, heavy-hearted, silent.

Destroyed!

Utterly destroyed!

Lu Ya seems to have been thoroughly brainwashed by the Western Buddhist Sect.

But... why would this happen?

Didn't I originally entrust Lu Ya to the Sage Nüwa? How then did he get involved with the Western Buddhist Sect?!

Di Jun said nothing, merely looking at Nüwa with a face full of doubt.

She also saw the Monster Court's doubts.

After a moment's thought, Nüwa also knew concealment was useless.

Thus she spoke again.

"In the past, Lu Ya's origin was entwined and eroded by spatial power."

"My palace is not skilled in the way of space."

"Thus, having no choice, I had to ask Chen Ku to intervene and heal."

"However, after his recovery, it became like this."

"Moreover, Lu Ya previously said he wished to take Chen Ku as his teacher and cultivate the Buddhist Dharma."

Nüwa informed Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others of everything.

Hearing this reason, everyone understood, yet remained silent.

This.... isn't this throwing a sheep into a tiger's mouth?

You should know, in the Monster Court's hearts, Chen Ku is not someone easy to get along with.

One could even say the Monster Court's members all strive to avoid any connection with that Chen Ku.

Who would have thought Nüwa would proactively ask Chen Ku for help?

But upon reflection, Nüwa's move is not wrong.

After all, everyone knows Chen Ku truly masters profound spatial laws.

In the end, Nüwa can only be seen as well-intentioned but causing harm.

Moreover, the Monster Court's people naturally dare not blame Nüwa.

But hearing Nüwa's words, Lu Ya intends to become Chen Ku's disciple.

Di Jun can no longer suppress his anger.

"Rebellious son, what have you comprehended?"

"Who else do you intend to take as a master?!"

"Di Jun's eyes were about to burst, his gaze ice-cold as he stared at Lu Ya, and he roared like this."

"Hmph, quickly forget that so-called Buddhist Dharma."

"You are the crown prince of the Demon Race; you ought to cultivate the Demon Race's arts."

"Otherwise, even if we suppress and kill him here today, we must not thereby damage the prestige of our Demon Court."

"Di Jun was clearly truly angry now."

"Before his words had even finished, his entire body was already emanating the aura of a quasi-sage."

"Mournful winds wailed, grim mist spread everywhere!"

"Streams of sharp qi burst forth, like a great wave about to erupt."

"You're joking!"

"If Lu Ya truly took Chen Ku as his master, then the Demon Court, and indeed the entire Demon Race, would become the biggest laughingstock under heaven."

"Therefore, Di Jun's words were not merely meant to intimidate Lu Ya."

"But no matter what, Lu Ya opposite him remained unmoved."

"What joy in life, what suffering in death!"

"Joy and sorrow alike return to dust!"

"The Buddha said, 'To hear the Dao in the morning is to be content to die by evening.'"

"Upon hearing this, Di Jun grew even angrier."

"Lu Ya's repeated utterances of 'The Buddha said' were like knives stabbing repeatedly into his heart."

"At this moment, Di Jun's eyes held deep sorrow and reluctance."

"But he suddenly thrust his palm forward, within which profound and mysterious legal order surged."

"He made a move to strike a killing blow, intending to suppress and slay Lu Ya on the spot."

"Fortunately, at that moment, Yulinglong rushed forward with a sorrowful expression."

"Your Majesty, no!"

"She unhesitatingly placed herself before Lu Ya and continued:"

"Your Majesty, among us ten sons, only Lu Ya remains."

"If today we suppress and slay him, all ten sons will be gone—this is absolutely unacceptable."

"Yulinglong, after all, is a woman and moreover Lu Ya's mother."

"Naturally, she cannot bear to watch Lu Ya perish."

"Seeing this, Di Jun furrowed his brows tightly."

"Hmph, what use is there in keeping such nonsense?"

"His demeanor merely serves to annoy this emperor further."

"Di Jun's eyes were full of contempt and resentment."

"Upon hearing this, Yulinglong responded without hesitation:"

"Please forgive us, Your Majesty!"

"Lu Ya may have been temporarily bewitched by the Buddhist Dharma; at worst we could simply expel him for a time."

"This palace believes he will eventually awaken."

"Saying this, Yulinglong also looked pleadingly toward Nüwa beside her."

"The latter understood the meaning in her gaze."

"Afterward, Nüwa could only sigh."

"Enough!"

"Since it is so, let this palace take Lu Ya away first."