Chapter 1027
Bosom friend
At this moment, Wu Nian stared at Ximen Jiansheng's back, his eyes revealing a sense of admiration.
A powerhouse of this caliber, reaching this level, is indeed quite different.
Wu Nian also uses a sword.
Just now.
He also learned a lot from that sword strike by Ximen Jiansheng.
We urgently need to verify this.
For Wu Nian, if he could fight Ximen Jiansheng, he would definitely gain something.
But he can't make such a decision lightly.
because.
The path that Wu Nian walks is different from the path of Wan Yi.
The creative principle of Wanyi is like water, capable of encompassing all things.
That's why he was able to create such a golden dragon avatar, which blocked Ximen Sword Saint's sword strike and allowed him to escape unscathed.
But the path that Wu Nian has taken is almost akin to severing the path.
The so-called "way of cutting" is that offense is the best defense; killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own!
therefore.
If Wu Nian were to clash with someone of Ximen Jiansheng's level of Dao, he would either die or be seriously injured, and the consequences would be extremely dire.
Therefore, Wu Nian cannot make such a decision haphazardly.
Even if one manages to gain some insights from the battle with Ximen Sword Saint, one cannot act recklessly.
At this moment, Ximen Sword Saint sat cross-legged at the main gate of Shenwu Academy, like a mountain spanning across the land, guarding this place.
Jiufeng asked curiously:
"Why do you think Sword Saint Ximen is guarding this place?"
The Jade Void Daoist thought for a moment and said:
"Within the Divine Martial Academy, there are often some unjust battles. Once they occur, the victor will probably have to get past Ximen before he can leave this academy."
"Huh? Then why did he do that?" Jiufeng was very puzzled.
"Who knows?" Master Yuxu chuckled. "That's Sword Saint Ximen. How many people in the world can be crowned Sword Saint? Besides... our Sky City has no shortage of sword masters, and every one of them hopes to have the title of Sword Saint!"
"In short, as a Sword Saint, one will constantly encounter challengers who want to take away the title of Sword Saint."
"I've heard a lot about Simon's temper. He's an incredibly eccentric person. He might suddenly decide to kill someone even if it means traveling thousands of miles. If any unjust person kills a righteous person, Simon might go after them for trouble."
"How could we possibly understand what such a strange person is thinking?"
Hearing this, Jiu Feng gained a general understanding of Ximen Jian Sheng.
"He really is a very strange person!"
Jiufeng looked again at the main gate of Shenwu Academy, where Ximen Jiansheng was meditating. This time, her eyes held a somewhat ambiguous expression.
“Alright, it’s about time we set off for Lotus Pond. That place is quite far away. If we don’t hurry, we might not even be able to get there today,” said Daoist Yuxu.
Everyone nodded.
Subsequently.
I walked towards the lotus pond.
period.
We passed a large building, where incense smoke filled the air and chanting auspicious sounds echoed.
"What is this place?"
Chen Ye arrived at the front of this Buddhist hall and noticed that the cultural heritage here was very similar to some Buddhist temples and monasteries before his arrival. Therefore, he stopped here to take a look.
"This is an unnamed Buddhist temple."
The Jade Void Daoist paused before these nameless Buddhist halls, a hint of apprehension in his eyes:
“The nameless Buddhist hall is usually a place established according to the law. If you meditate here, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, it is guarded by monks who observe discipline. Fighting and magical combat are not allowed inside. You can only meditate here.”
Along the way, there were also some powerful individuals who sought to fight Wan Yi and Wu Nian.
After all, fighting with magic is relatively safe.
It's just a clash between different forms.
It involves the spiritual level.
However, if one is a loser, one will be affected by the corrosive effects of the Dharma, feeling cold all over and losing some of one's spiritual cultivation.
To avoid causing trouble, Wan Yi and Wu Nian did not accept any magical duels from just anyone.
However, this matter has spread far and wide on the first level of the sacred mountain.
Many people know that Wan Yi was actually able to block a sword strike from Ximen Sword Saint!
Moreover, not only that, but they were also able to escape unscathed.
all in all.
That's a pretty good result.
Let's rest here for a while.
Chen Ye pointed to the nameless temple hall and said.
Everyone nodded.
After walking for so long, one will feel tired and need to meditate for a while.
Moreover.
The nameless temple was established by the law, and such a place was originally meant to provide people with a pure land for rest.
There is no better choice than to rest in the nameless temple.
Go inside.
The huge Buddhist temple has a broad Bodhi tree in front of it, which bears many Bodhi seeds that hang from the treetop.
The Bodhi tree is incredibly serene; even its outstretched trunk appears perfectly arranged.
Every flower and tree here seems to possess a spirit.
therefore.
Even if it's just a single Bodhi tree standing here, it's as if a deity has stood here for countless ages, yet it remains untouched by dust.
Chen Ye walked into the interior of the Buddhist temple.
In the main hall here, there is the figure of a thousand-armed Buddha standing inside the temple. Although it is just a Buddha statue, it has a solemn and dignified appearance.
"Thousand-Hand Buddha, this nameless temple is quite prestigious. I've never been here before."
Upon entering, Chen Ye also noticed several outsiders sitting on the prayer mats beneath the Buddha statue. Some carried large knives on their backs, while others had swords tied to their waists; they all appeared to be martial arts heroes.
Now, those sitting cross-legged inside the Buddhist hall all strictly adhere to the precepts here.
"Isn't it said that... every nameless temple has a monastic monk guarding it? Why haven't I seen them?" Jiufeng asked.
Just then, a soft laugh came from inside the temple:
"That's normal. After all, the monks have been guarding this place for a long time. They must find life here boring and go to the Shenwu Academy to play. So, there are actually no guards in these temples. If they were here, we wouldn't even be able to speak and would have to keep quiet."
From behind the screen emerged a figure holding a folding fan. He wore a dark brown ancient robe, his face was refined and scholarly, and he had a slight smile on his face as he strode forward.
"You are……"
Jiufeng's gaze fell on the figure, revealing a puzzled look.
You can call me a soulmate.
Zhiyin smiled and said, "So it's Senior Zhiyin."
Chen Ye stepped forward. Regardless of how high this kindred spirit's cultivation level was, since they were in Sky City, it was definitely right to address everyone as "senior."
Moreover, this is the first level of the sacred mountain, where powerful beings abound.
Being humble is never a bad thing.
“Senior, you have a good understanding of the situation here. Would it be best to meditate under that Buddha statue?”
Chen Ye took the initiative to raise this question.
"If I'm not mistaken, you should be Wunian and the others, right?"
Zhiyin smiled slightly and revealed the origins of Chen Ye and the others in a single sentence.
"It is indeed us."
Wu Nian stepped forward and nodded.
He carefully observed every facial expression and movement of his confidant, trying to determine whether the other person was a friend or an enemy.
In a soulmate...
Wu Nian sensed that the other party possessed an aura no weaker than that of Ximen Jiansheng!
did not expect……
Even from just a few steps away, such a powerful expert has appeared again!
This made Chen Ye feel the vastness of Sky City once again.
"Hehe, I've heard about your background before. It's quite interesting." Zhiyin smiled slightly, then walked towards the back. "Since you've come here, I can give you a little guidance. There's a hidden pavilion in the back. If you can understand the murals there, it's no different from a place of inheritance."
"The Land of Inheritance?"
Upon hearing this word, Chen Ye and the others' eyes lit up instantly.
If we can enter the Land of Inheritance, then this journey to the Holy Mountain will be completely fulfilled!
The Land of Inheritance is a place that countless powerful figures from sacred mountains dream of entering.
"It's actually a place of inheritance?"
Wu Nian and Wan Yi exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of shock in each other's eyes.
They never expected that the nameless temple they had just stumbled upon would actually hide a place of inheritance, something none of them had anticipated.
at this time.
A commotion arose from behind.
Beneath the Thousand-Hand Buddha statue, the few swordsmen who had been meditating stood up and surrounded Chen Ye and his group.
"Where is the place of inheritance? Take us there!"
The leader had several distinct scars on his face, giving him a fierce look, and he surrounded Chen Ye and the others.
Zhiyin's expression turned slightly cold:
"Gentlemen, I think you should not be ungrateful. The fact that this Buddhist hall is open to people like you is already a great favor. Do not push your luck."
The scarred man sneered and said:
"who do you think You Are?"
"If you don't want to become a victim of my blade, quickly lead us to the Land of Inheritance!"
Zhiyin said coldly again, "Inside the Buddhist hall, fighting is supposed to be peaceful. I advise you not to be ungrateful."
Scarface burst into loud laughter, a truly unrestrained laugh:
"No fighting? There isn't even a single disciplinary monk stationed here. Whether or not there's a fight isn't up to you!"
next second.
Scarface had already taken the huge bone knife from his broad back and was slashing at Zhiyin's figure.
Before a kindred spirit could even make a move...
Wu Nian's sword pierced through the scarred man's blade, and he pressed the sword directly against the man's neck.
"Now, do you think fighting should be prohibited inside the temple?"
Scarface was drenched in cold sweat. He couldn't believe that Wu Nian could break through his full-force attack with a single sword strike, and he was filled with fear.
"Fighting should be...fighting should be prohibited!"
Now, Scarface is like a fish on the chopping block, forced to back down and no longer as tough as before.
now.
Scarface was also completely dumbfounded, never expecting to be defeated in such a short moment!
That's way too fast!
To defeat Scarface so quickly... well, quite a few people around the world could actually do that.
"Oh? That's quite a move!"
Zhiyin smiled, watching Wunian's sword strike, and said:
“Your strength may not be insufficient to block a sword strike from Ximen Sword Saint. Moreover, I can sense that your strength has become even stronger than before.”
Wu Nian revealed a faint smile, looked in the direction of Wan Yi, and said:
"In this world, it can't be just one person making progress; I will also become stronger."
"That's right." Zhiyin smiled slightly, indicating her strong agreement.
"Great hero, we're sorry, we were wrong, we'll never dare to do anything reckless again!"
Scarface and his gang had no choice but to back down and apologize.
After all, if you're not as strong as someone else, you should apologize.
"Leave this place. Buddhism is a place where killing is forbidden. You have already broken the precepts here and have no right to stay here any longer."
Zhiyin glanced indifferently at Scarface and the others.
at this time.
Suddenly, a powerful sense of oppression was released from Zhiyin's body, and it swept away in an instant.
Scarface and the others felt this terrifying pressure, and their faces turned deathly pale!
Even when Wu Nian thrust out his sword, he was still defeated by Scarface.
but now……
This mysterious and enigmatic confidant, with just a glance, made Scarface and his men lose the courage to even stand up, and were on the verge of collapsing to the ground at any moment.
This terrifying sense of oppression is something few beings in the entire Sky City could achieve.
"Okay! Let's go now!"
The more arrogant Scarface and his gang were when they arrived, the more pathetic they became when they left.
soon.
The figures of these people disappeared at the gate, never daring to trespass on the sacred Buddhist grounds again.
"Thank you for your help, senior."
Chen Ye looked in the direction of his confidant, and slightly cupped his hands to show his respect.
"He is indeed a strong person!"
As Daoist Yuxu watched his friend's retreating figure, he couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
First there was Ximen Sword Saint, and then a kindred spirit appeared...
Why does it feel like today's itinerary is full of encounters with strong opponents?
That's absolutely outrageous!
The friend beside him smiled, then walked to the front of the group, waving to the people behind him, signaling them to follow:
"You are all exceptionally talented juniors. Within this Buddhist realm lies a hidden grotto-heaven that transcends a special boundary. Only a select few members of the council know how to open it." (End of Chapter)