Chapter 488: Wind and Clouds Open Ten Thousand Miles

At this moment, Fu Lao paused his steps and carefully sized Chen Hang up a few times. He saw that the Qi mechanism around Chen Hang's whole body was like drifting clouds and mist, like a sudden rise in the sea tide, appearing like a vast ocean, making it difficult for ordinary people to fathom.

And in the depths of Chen Hang's eyes, there were faint traces of golden light flashing, though they appeared and disappeared suddenly, like flowers blooming and withering in an instant.

Yet that boundless, grand, and vast momentum was still difficult to conceal.

It seemed as if it could surge out at any moment, smashing all obstacles before him into powder with a boom!

A smile could not help but surface on Fu Lao's face again, and he nodded repeatedly, praising:

"Good, very good! To have cultivated the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei at the Jin Dan realm, even looking across the vast universe of the heavens, you are worthy of the title of outstanding!"

"However, did you injure your meridians while circulating Qi and walking the pulses? Do not take internal injuries lightly. After all, this was caused by the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei. If not treated in time, as age increases, this small injury may turn into a chronic illness, greatly damaging your essence and Qi."

"When the time comes, if you want to make up for it, it will take some effort!"

Chen Hang nodded with a smile, indicating that he was fine.

Because the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei was truly overbearing and peerless, using this method was like forcibly driving a wild dragon from the bottom of an abyss. A slight carelessness would result in a great backlash, and before hurting anyone else, one would first have their soul scattered and spirit destroyed.

This was also the reason why most of those in the Yuchen Sect who attempted to cultivate this method were Primordial Spirit True Persons.

It was not only because of insufficient talent or Daoist cultivation during the Jin Dan period.

It was even more because, compared to a Jin Dan, whether it was one's magic power cultivation or the control over the Qi mechanism within the body, a Primordial Spirit True Person was a whole level above.

Although the gap between the two was not a chasm, it was still not small.

But even so, when a Primordial Spirit True Person cultivated the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei, they could not avoid damaging their Qi pulses or blowing up their acupoints and the like.

For this reason, the Elixir Talisman Hall of Yuchen also specifically had elixirs to deal with such situations, either to be taken in advance to protect the meridians and internal organs, or to be used afterwards for healing and nourishment.

All in all, there were more than a hundred types.

And although Chen Hang had not yet unleashed the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei to test his hand, when he was circulating the Dharma formula and walking the pulses just now, he still could not avoid injuring some meridians and leaving behind some slight hidden injuries.

However, because of cultivating the Tai Su Jade Body, his body inside and out was already tougher than divine iron, and neither sword slashes nor fire burns could move it.

As for these slight hidden injuries, just sitting in meditation and adjusting his breath for a while would be enough to heal them, and there would absolutely be no future troubles left behind...

And after carefully inquiring about Chen Hang's current feelings and seeing that Chen Hang indeed had no major problems, Fu Lao finally set his heart at ease.

Although Fu Lao was puzzled as to why Chen Hang chose the Tai Su Jade Body, a method for becoming a saint through the physical body, he knew that everyone had their own fate, so he did not dig too deeply.

He just diverted the topic, asked about Chen Hang's cultivation, and occasionally offered pointers with great interest.

However, when Chen Hang spoke of what he saw after touching the Qing Shen Lei Dao Prohibition, a strange look suddenly appeared on Fu Lao's face.

This ancient elder pondered inexplicably for a long time without saying a word.

"Strange, how strange... Although the Great Manifestation Patriarch specifically entrusted a wisp of divine intent in the depths of the Dao Prohibition back then, that was only to maintain the operation of the Dao Prohibition. In ordinary times, it was in a deep sleep and would not easily manifest as a saint."

Since the founding of Yuchen, there have never been few who cultivated the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei, but I have never heard of anyone who saw the Great Manifestation Patriarch open his divine eyes when touching the Dao Prohibition.

At least when I was in the Xiaoming Xiao Daze, I had never heard of it..."

Only after a long time did Fu Lao speak cautiously, his expression solemn:

"Could it be because you cultivated the Taiyi Qing Shen Lei with a Jin Dan body?"

The master of the Thunder Department Immortal Capital Thunder Division, the founding patriarch of the Yuchen Immortal Sect—

Among the Eight Sects and Six Schools, Yuchen, Chiming, and the Innate Xiantian Xiantian Mo Zong...

The reason why the status of these three families was a notch higher than other Mystic Sects and Demon Sects.

The reason was not only because the three families had more True Immortals and deeper foundations, but also because the founding patriarchs of these three families were actually stronger than the founding patriarchs of the other eleven families.

The founding patriarchs of the three families were all important ministers of the ancient Dao Court, having held the great power of heaven and earth. Even looking across the gods of the heavens, they were great figures with resounding reputations and boundless power!

And among them, the Yuchen Patriarch had served in the Dao Court for the longest time and had the most prominent reputation!

However, Chen Hang recalled that there was a widely circulated anecdote about the patriarchs of the three families.

That was on the eve of the collapse of the ancient times, the patriarchs of the three families suddenly stopped manifesting as saints.

Even the virtuous True Immortals of the three sects could not listen to the teachings of their own patriarchs at that time, and suddenly lost contact with those above.

Because these three held prominent positions in the Dao Court at that time, such a sudden change naturally could not be concealed, causing many of their colleagues to be stunned and bewildered, and various conjectures could not help but surface in their hearts.

Some said that these three were severely injured and had no time to spare because they were nurturing their Dao fruits; others said that these three had joined forces to find a great fortune and were silently contemplating the wonderful Dao.

Later, after the Dao Court collapsed, there was another rumor that many people at the time believed to be true.

The rumor claimed that these three had actually perished on the eve of the collapse of the Dao Court...

That unprecedented catastrophe not only caused the emperors of the Dao Court to inexplicably hide, the high and mighty saints to disappear, and the Profound Tribulation Heaven to never appear in the world again, but the universe of the heavens also completely lost its laws from then on.

Likewise, this catastrophe also implicated a group of important ministers of the Dao Court, causing them to suffer unprovoked disasters first!

Once this kind of statement came out, many people with ulterior motives at the time were secretly moved, wanting to take this opportunity to carve a piece of meat off the three families.

But soon, following a fierce bloody battle between Taichang and Xudu, and the Dragon Court Emperor also suffering a miserable defeat during this period, with his life or death unknown.

This rumor was rarely mentioned again, just treated as nonsense...

Even though the three founding patriarchs rarely appeared later, and did not even take action personally during the Zhonglang Catastrophe, no one believed that these three had truly passed away.

Being able to secretly integrate the huge dragon groups of the heavens under the eyes of the Dao Court and twist them into a rope for their own use.

And when the great catastrophe first started, they decisively united their disciples and subordinates to launch a rebellion, forcefully beheading the then Taichang Heaven Heavenly Venerable, taking the power to rule the world, and adding the imperial title to themselves, shaking the heavens!

Whether it was great power and supernatural ability, or scheming and means—

That former Dragon Court Emperor was undoubtedly the best of the best, and no one could underestimate him!

But it was such a great supernatural being with boundless momentum.

In the situation where he had many true dragon relatives as claws and teeth, Taichang's trillions of cultivators as wings, and was commanding a group of netherworld demons, personally leading a heavy army to conquer.

He actually hit a hard nail in Xudu Heaven and was left with a broken head and bleeding?

Although none of the Eight Sects and Six Schools were weak, each was a high-level Immortal Sect capable of standing alone, with deep foundations.

If it were not for suppressing the rebellion of Tian Yi Yan, this group of behemoths in the eyes of the outer sects would not have gathered in Xudu.

But being able to cause heavy losses to the Dragon Court Emperor and leaving his life or death unknown after the battle—

In the eyes of those with discerning eyes, only the combined efforts of those three founding patriarchs could accomplish such a feat!

At this time, after a brief thought, Fu Lao mentioned the Great Manifestation Patriarch again with great interest, his face showing quite a bit of nostalgia.

Back when he followed by Donggaozi's side, he had seen this patriarch many times, and had even been pointed out by the Great Manifestation Patriarch a few times in his cultivation.

However, not long after, just when Fu Lao was talking enthusiastically.

A strange thumping sound suddenly came from the sky, like raindrops hitting tiles, the sound crisp.

A ball of fire ignited fiercely on its own. After a few breaths, the fire burned more and more vigorously, hanging down from under the clouds to the ground like a waterfall of water.

Wherever it passed, whether it was high mountains and hills or desolate deserts, everything started to burn, the momentum extremely fast, leaving people no time to react at all.

In just a moment, this vast Buddhist Pure Land suddenly became bright...

"Although I guessed earlier that he should have some foundation, I didn't expect it to be this move. This monk is also willing to give up. Very well, let's see how he ends up ruining his family."

Seeing this, Fu Lao shook his head and stopped his words.

He blew a breath, and a clear breeze gently stirred, taking Chen Hang and him to a high place in the cloudy sky.

Burning the earth and scorching the sky, like a lamp entering a flame, it seemed as if everything would be burned to ashes, and nothing could stop it!

At this time, Chen Hang looked into the distance and saw that many magnificent Buddhist pagodas, gardens, and city towers in the distance were all wrapped in flames, the red light stinging the eyes, and smoke rolling.

However, what was strange was that under such a fire, those buildings that had actually rotted away long ago and were blown down by the wind did not move at all, as if nothing had happened.

Light burning light, connected endlessly, stretching like the sun, never ending...

Being in this burning heaven and earth, Chen Hang did not feel hungry, thirsty, or hot, but instead, there was a cool breeze in the air.

It seemed that the scene he saw was just an illusion in his heart and could not be taken as real.

But closing his eyes and sensing carefully, this Buddhist Pure Land was already in disorder.

Like an old man who was already on the verge of death being pushed to the ground, watching him breathe more than he breathed in, the disappearance of his life light was just a matter of time.

"When the fire disaster starts, the mountains, rivers, and the earth all burn fiercely, all grass, trees, and things born of the earth melt like hot wax, the world is empty, and nothing is left..."

Fu Lao stood with his hands behind his back and sighed:

"This Buddhist country was opened by the Jingcang Bianji Buddha himself. It has existed for ancient years, pure and firm, without troubles, and is a superior and solemn treasure land."

Who could have known that it was not destroyed in the hands of Dasui Temple, did not fall before the True Palace of Boundless Light Heaven, and was not shattered by the master's Qing Shen Lei, but was ruined in the hands of its own people...

This old bald donkey truly fears Yuchen like a tiger. When did he figure out such a cruel method? Why is he so unwilling to go to the Xiaoming Xiao Daze?

Thinking about it, it is also interesting..."

Although he could not fully know the wonder of the Buddhist country, relying on its help, the old monk also fought Fu Lao to a draw, and even once had the upper hand, suppressing Fu Lao tightly.

And it was precisely because he could not use the method correctly that the already dilapidated Buddhist country was ruined at its foundation under the old monk's unbridled extraction.

However, even so, the power of this Buddhist country could not be underestimated. I don't know how much effort the Jingcang Bianji Buddha spent before his death to finally cast such a solemn country.

Later, although Fu Lao relied on the improvement of his cultivation and suddenly exerted force to seal the old monk in one fell swoop.

But even with the help of the magic power left by Donggaozi, Fu Lao failed to successfully send out a spiritual message to ask for help. This was precisely the old monk's deliberate doing.

He would rather be sealed and then have half of his true consciousness taken away than withdraw the Great Jin Gang Barrier that the Jingcang Bianji Buddha had once applied to the Buddhist country.

Even when he was sealed, he secretly added a great force to help the Great Jin Gang Barrier become a bit firmer.

For fear that Fu Lao still had means to ruin his intentions.

The old monk actually understood in his heart that for a supreme treasure of the Chan Sect like him, even if he lost his true consciousness, as long as a single thread remained, he would one day be able to recover; it would just require enduring some bitter years.

But if the great Jin Gang barrier on the Buddha-land were withdrawn, allowing Fu Lao to send a message outward, a single shout could summon several immortals from Yuchen.

At that point, there would be nothing left to say.

Even if the old monk did not want to enter Yuchen, he would have no choice but to do so.

Even his very survival would depend on the whim of another...

"It is a pity that my cultivation is still shallow. Even with the magic power left behind by my master, I was unable to break this great Jin Gang barrier back then. Otherwise, if I had sent the message out, how could it have dragged on until today?

I must say, the monk also possesses some courage.

I originally thought that under such a sealing, he would be driven to a dead end and choose to destroy the great Jin Gang barrier to gain his own freedom, which would have played right into my hands. Who would have expected his resolve to be so firm that he would not reach out at all.

Making the best of the situation, I could only take the opportunity to seize half of his true consciousness. As the saying goes, spilled water is hard to recover; the magic power left by my master was naturally exhausted in the sealing. As for my original intention..."

Fu Lao shook his head, pointed a finger at the sky, and explained to Chen Hang, who was at his side.

Because of the help from Dong Gaozi's magic power, Fu Lao had been able to suppress the old monk for five years.

After five years, when Dong Gaozi's magic power completely dissipated, the old monk finally broke free.

And after years of secret exploration, the old monk finally created the most desperate method in his heart.

That was to personally destroy the foundation of the entire Buddha-land Pure Land to extract the remaining secret power, using it to strengthen himself and completely shake off Fu Lao.

At this moment, Chen Hang saw the sky full of raging fire suddenly extinguish, and then the originally vivid world lost its color, leaving only black and white.

An indescribable primordial essence was suddenly collected by the old monk who had appeared. He simply opened his mouth to swallow, and a large Seven-Treasure Divine Wheel gradually grew above his head, solemn and magnificent.

The old monk pointed at Fu Lao and laughed loudly:

"Haha, you old bull-nose, you didn't expect this, did you? You previously thought I would destroy the great Jin Gang barrier to let you escape or send a message out? Dream on!

And you thought that after losing half of my true consciousness, I would be suppressed by you? I actually still have this trick! It was also Heaven's secret help that allowed me to figure out this method while I was sealed!"

He let out a long roar and shouted:

"Parting today, it will be hard to meet again next time. I am off!"

As this sentence was spoken, a crisp sound of shattering glass suddenly rang out in the surrounding void.

The old monk transformed into a ten-thousand-foot-long rainbow of light and drilled upward, escaping through layers of void in an instant.

Fu Lao did not stop him. As fellow supreme treasures, if this one was determined to escape, he likely could not stop him, not to mention that the old monk had already gained a great blessing at the cost of destroying the Buddha-land, making it even harder to strike.

And once the Buddha-land was destroyed, it meant the great Jin Gang barrier was finally shattered, and from then on, the inner and outer worlds were connected without any obstruction.

This great Jin Gang barrier on the Buddha-land was laid down by Jing Cang Bian Ji Buddha at a great cost, capable of deceiving all heavenly secrets and divination, locking down the void in all directions. When they first fought, Jing Cang Bian Ji Buddha had pulled Dong Gaozi into the Buddha-land.

The intention was to make it convenient to heal his wounds here after defeating Dong Gaozi, so that outsiders would not find an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Unexpectedly, although this intention was good, Jing Cang Bian Ji Buddha himself was unable to use it in the end.

"Once this barrier is broken, based on the aura left here, the events of that year can no longer be hidden from the outside world. And my master's life, Jing Cang Bian Ji Buddha's death...

I wonder how much of a storm these two matters will stir up?" Fu Lao sighed softly.

At the same time, in Dou Yu Tian.

Master Kongkong, who was sitting cross-legged on a stone cliff, seemed to sense something. He glanced toward the Buddha-land, and a smile slowly appeared on his face, with an inexplicable meaning.

"It seems there is a good show to watch."

He laughed loudly.