Chapter 359

Chapter 359

The Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land finally decided to talk to Manda, appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him, hoping to persuade Manda to relinquish his control over natural energy.

Although the Sage of Six Paths also believed that the possibility of Manda giving up was very small.

The snakes in Ryūchi Cave are all incredibly greedy and selfish; it's virtually impossible to get them to hand over what they've already obtained!

"Never mind, I've stayed here ever since the Pure Land was built, and I rarely go out..."

"I'll take this opportunity to travel around the ninja world and see how it's developed."

The Sage of Six Paths remarked that this was the first time he had left the Pure Land, aside from resolving the calamity brought about by the Box of Bliss, "Enlightenment."

Yeah, this should be the last time too.

Believe me, when the Sage of Six Paths discovers what is happening in the Pure Land, he will regret it for the rest of his life and never dare to leave the Pure Land again!

Shortly after the Sage of Six Paths left, Orochimaru observed this fact through the Soul-Slaying Insects. After confirming repeatedly that the Sage of Six Paths had indeed left the Pure Land, he immediately realized that this was the best time to carry out the plan to split the Pure Land!

"The Sage of Six Paths has left the Pure Land, and it seems he won't be returning anytime soon. The Pure Land's forces are currently weak, making it a perfect opportunity to fish in troubled waters!"

"The Sage of Six Paths must have gone to deal with Manda."

"Hehehe... This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Wanshe secured for me, I absolutely cannot squander it!"

Orochimaru's lips curled into an uncontrollable smile.

"The Death Soul Swarm depends entirely on you! You must tear a large chunk of flesh from the Pure Land!"

Suddenly, wriggling began to appear at the edge of the Pure Land, followed by countless dead soul worms, densely packed and blotting out the sky!

The dead soul worms moved cautiously, trying their best to transfer the soul energy in the Pure Land to the fragments of the Pure Land that were about to split off.

If the Sage of Six Paths were still alive, he would have been able to detect it immediately. Unfortunately, the Sage of Six Paths has already left the Pure Land, and the monitoring methods he left behind are only applicable to the entire Pure Land.

The transfer of soul energy in the Pure Land did not trigger an alarm because the total amount of energy in the Pure Land remained unchanged; it was merely an internal adjustment.

Who could have imagined that the Pure Land would soon be split apart?

After all, nothing has happened in the Pure Land for the past thousand years!

This was enough to establish in the minds of the Sage of Six Paths the concept that the Pure Land was an absolutely safe zone.

Moreover, the Dead Soul Worm carries the aura of the Pure Land, like a lost and wandering soul within it, enough to conceal its presence for a time.

……

Shikulin Forest.

All the natural energy in the ninja world converges into the earth veins of Shikkotsu Forest, and Manda quietly transforms into a dragon within those veins, growing stronger with each breath.

After gaining access to all the natural energy in the ninja world, Manda is almost certain to become a Six Paths level life form; however, his body still needs some time to be nourished by natural energy.

Manda was known for its powerful physique in the past, and now it has received an epic upgrade!

Just as Manda was immersed in the process of 'transforming into a dragon', the Sage of Six Paths arrived at Shikkotsu Forest, seemingly becoming the center of the world.

This is a magnificent existence built upon bloodline and the passage of time!

"I remember that the White Snake also always wanted to 'transform into a dragon.' Now its will has been inherited by a successor, which can be considered a passing down of the torch."

"Ryuchi-dong has truly lived up to its name, because a 'dragon' really did emerge from it!"

The Sage of Six Paths tapped the ground with his staff, releasing a special kind of chakra that spread towards the Mansakani (demons) within the earth's veins.

The myriad snakes, which were undergoing a transformation into dragons within the earth's veins, sensed this extremely uncomfortable fluctuation. They frowned, but still did not open their eyes.

The Sage of Six Paths was not in a hurry. He continued to tap the ground with his scepter, sending strange waves of energy toward Manda.

After enduring several disturbances, the giant snake finally couldn't resist and opened its golden snake eyes.

"The Sage of Six Paths has indeed arrived, hehehe. Orochimaru will not let this good opportunity pass him by. The Pure Land is going to be lively now."

"But let's figure out how to get past this hurdle first. The Sage of Six Paths came to me because he must be trying to contact me about the authority over natural energy. But natural energy is related to the Trinity Project, so it's impossible for me to give up!"

"Let's see whose fist is harder!"

A massive, winding body emerged from the earth, blotting out the sky and the sun. It was enormous, and its body seemed to move endlessly, its white scales gleaming with a metallic sheen.

Even from a distance, one can feel the astonishing vitality emanating from the Manda, making it hard to believe that it is a creation of nature!

Manda was completely at peace. It had transformed into a dragon, and its life had entered another level. It showed no fear in the face of the approaching Sage of Six Paths.

"Sage of Six Paths, it really is you!"

"Oh, you know me? Did you learn about me from the White Snake?"

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The Sage of Six Paths asked out of curiosity.

"However, none of that matters. I've come here to ask you to relinquish your access to the natural energy of the ninja world."

"I know that Ryuchi Cave's long-standing vision has been to 'transform into a dragon,' but you have already succeeded in doing so by virtue of your access to natural energy. Natural energy is not necessary for you."

"Furthermore, it's too dangerous for the natural energy of the ninja world to be concentrated in one person. If an enemy from beyond the heavens were to descend upon the ninja world, you would become their target, and the ninja world would have no room for maneuver."

The Sage of Six Paths earnestly advised him, saying that although he did not know when the Otsutsuki clan would come to the ninja world, he had a premonition that the Otsutsuki clan would definitely come!

"What nonsense! I don't just throw up what I've eaten!"

"Natural energy is mine, and it can only be mine! I will absolutely not allow anyone to try to touch it!"

Manda roared at the Sage of Six Paths, his voice filled with unparalleled determination.

"Sage of Six Paths, you'd better leave now, or you'll definitely regret it!"

"You'll regret this!"

Manda's vertical pupils suddenly shrank to a slit, staring at the Sage of Six Paths with a very dangerous gaze.

The Sage of Six Paths shook his head and said helplessly, "Then I can only have a contest first. Let me test whether you have the power to declare your natural energy authority!"

"Don't blame me. If you can't even get past me, then forget about becoming an Otsutsuki in the future!"

After hearing this, Manda immediately decided to strike first!

The monstrous tail slammed heavily onto the ground, causing the earth to tremble violently. Spikes suddenly rose up and then exploded, turning into endless rock fragments that hurtled towards the Sage of Six Paths.

(End of this chapter)