Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 691 - 309, The Beginning of Leiyin Temple’s Decline_2
Before the voice had even finished echoing, a crack in the void had already appeared behind the Southern Medicine Master, and it was evidently through this rift that the voice had emerged.
From within the fracture, a beam of golden Buddha light suddenly shot out, which then transformed into a golden dragon. It bit onto the Bright Glazed Glass Screen, which had not yet reached the River Lord, and then promptly returned to its original spot, vanishing behind the Southern Medicine Master.
The River Lord appeared to be untouched by the word 'evil obstruction.' Witnessing the treasure slipping from his grasp, only a trace of regret momentarily flickered in his eyes. Then, looking at the crack, as if he had expected this all along, he laughed softly and said, "With such a temper, it's a miracle you've lived up until now!"
"I have slain countless demons and vanquished a myriad of evils. I've made significant contributions to the world; Heaven itself deems it necessary for me to remain in this mortal realm to continue dealing with scoundrels like you. Creatures like you, vermin of Heaven and Earth, managing to cultivate an Indestructible Body and revive after being suppressed for over a thousand years—now that's what I call a miracle!"
This voice remained domineering and unmatched, its tone hardly fitting the usual image people had of Buddhist followers. Yet, even in the presence of beings like the third-ranked Indestructible Realm demon, the River Lord, no one dared to question the authoritative manner in which he spoke.
Amidst the exchange with the River Lord, the figure stepped slowly out from the rift behind the Southern Medicine Master.
He was a young-looking monk with his right hand pressed against his chest and his left gripping a golden dragon-headed Zen Staff. His face expressed firm resolve, and he seemed to be not quite thirty. A bright red fire cloud mark adorned his brow, and his eyes sparkled with vivacity. A domineering air lingered on his face, consistent with his previous manner of speech and very unlike the usual gentleness associated with him.
What set him apart from the rest was his view of the countless demons over the river; far from showing the slightest hint of fear, his eyes brimmed with excitement and a murderous intent. His body even trembled slightly, giving off the impression of an eagerness to lunge into the midst of these myriad demons at any moment.
"Greetings to Fahai, the World-Honored One!"
"Greetings to Fahai, the World-Honored One!"
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At the ferry crossing, hundreds of thousands of Chan Sect Disciples and soldiers, including three purple-robed old monks of the 'Wu' generation, became ecstatic upon the arrival of this person. They all bowed their heads, hands folded in prayer, greeting him with immense reverence and devotion, feelings so profound that even the unfeeling demons could likely sense them.
And not to mention Hou Yuxiao, along with the members of the Hou Clan beside him!
"To protect the Southern Medicine Master and to speak so boldly to the Tongtian River Lord, he must be one of the Sub-Saint level experts from Leiyin Temple!" Hou Yucheng said with a somewhat somber expression.
"Leiyin Temple's top fighters all have their titles, like the Southern Medicine Master, who is powerful enough to be called Buddha at the shattered realm. Above him, the Sub-Saints of Martial Dao are addressed as World-Honored One, and those at the pinnacle of Martial Dao Saints are considered Tathagatas. Fahai, the World-Honored One, if I remember correctly from the scriptures, is said to be one of the three mightiest among the World-Honored Ones of Leiyin Temple. Since the era of the Great Yu Dynasty, he roamed The World, slaying demons and eradicating evil. Rumors claim that he has killed over ten fourth-ranked demons and even two third-ranked ones..."
Upon Hou Yuduan's reminder, Hou Yuxiao looked towards Fahai, the World-Honored One, and his gaze instantly turned dark. His stance was on the River Lord's side, so naturally, Fahai's strength was not to his advantage.
However, at this stage of the game, these matters were no longer within his control.
Third-ranked demons, World-Honored One of the Chan Sect.
At this moment, everyone at the scene held their breath, watching the two figures in midair. Whether it was Leiyin Temple, the Hexi side, or the countless demons, they all understood that what happened next would depend on the fight between the River Lord and Fahai.
"Sending you here directly shows that Leiyin Temple is really in decline. Qinjian Villa must be watching closely, right? Bluffing and blustering—you think I'm unaware of the major events in The World?"
The River Lord's enigmatic sentence stunned everyone, including Hou Yuxiao. Hou Yuduan at his side suddenly whispered a hint.
"Big brother, look at the expressions of the 'Wu' trio!"
Hou Yuxiao turned to look at Wufa and saw that their expressions had turned extremely unsightly upon hearing the River Lord's words. The same was true for the high-ranking members of Leiyin Temple standing behind them.
Even Fahai, the seemingly indomitable master, exhibited a subtle change in his facial expression after hearing those words...
"Leiyin Temple's desire to withdraw from Jizhou will not be so smooth. If Qinjian Villa intends to strike a secret blow against them, then Leiyin Temple's top experts likely cannot leave freely. Even though Fahai, the World-Honored One, is the strongest among the Chan Sect's three World-Honored Ones, relying solely on him to handle the Tongtian River Lord and these thousands upon thousands of demons is surely impossible. From this perspective, Fahai, the World-Honored One, was indeed just putting on a brave front just now!"
Suddenly, it all became clear to Hou Yuxiao. These were thoughts he dared not voice aloud, not even by means of secret transmission, since a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao was present who might detect the slightest hint of subterfuge. But having sorted through his thoughts, he looked back at the confrontation ahead, and his heart steadied considerably.
If Leiyin Temple only brought Fahai today, then today's matters would likely conclude here.
"Tongtian, today's demise of our Chan Sect disciples has nothing to do with you, and I have no intention of pursuing the matter with you. Let us end it here," he said. "I promise that after Leiyin Temple takes control of Xiayuan Road, we will maintain a clear boundary with your Tongtian Prefecture, where the well water does not interfere with the river water. How does that sound?"
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha! The mighty Fahai World Honored One proposes not to interfere between the well water of us Tongtian River demons and his river water? If this gets out, your Leiyin Temple, the head of the Chan Sect, that ancient temple of ten thousand years, may well lose its reputation..."
"These years, Leiyin Temple has indeed declined, ha ha ha!"
"The Buddhas of the Chan Sect, including Sakyamuni Buddha, have made the great vow to eradicate all the demons in the world. How come you, the esteemed Fahai World Honored One, now wish to negotiate peace with us demons?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
...
River Lord had not yet spoken, but many demons behind him began to mock arrogantly. Their words were filled with insults towards Leiyin Temple and even the entire Buddhist Sect. The mocked monks of Leiyin Temple and the hundreds of thousands of monks below were all red-faced with anger, clearly boiling with rage.
Yet, none of them made a move!
Even Fahai, World Honored One, who had made such an imposing entrance, hovering could only glare furiously at the River Lord and the thousands of demons behind him, without uttering a single word.
The most hated figures by demons in this world are certainly those from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, which have taken it upon themselves to exterminate them. Fahai's words, which clearly carried a plea for peace, were inevitably mocked by all the demons of the Tongtian River.
Leiyin Temple monks refraining from combat was one thing, but their silence in response revealed the real issue!
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"There's just one Fahai at Leiyin Temple."
At this point, Hou Yuxiao knew that today's events would likely come to a definitive end.
"Tongtian, name your terms. What exactly do you want?" Fahai's submissive words stirred Hou Yuxiao, who quickly turned to look at the River Lord. Their eyes met inadvertently, a secretive exchange that was mutually understood before they both looked away.
As domineering as Fahai's arrival had been, the tone of the River Lord now was equally cutting and contemptuous. He looked down scornfully at Fahai and the hundreds of thousands of Leiyin Temple monks and disciples, his amiable expression chilling slightly as he whispered:
"The two prefectures of Hexi and Xingnan now fall under Tongtian Prefecture's jurisdiction. Take your Leiyin Temple disciples and get out!"
With only three prefectures in total in Xiayuan Road and no entry permitted into Hexi and Xingnan, Leiyin Temple was left with only Jianye Prefecture. The prominent Chan Sect, Shenzhou's strongest heaven-grade power Leiyin Temple, limited to one prefectural city...
Fahai's face showed rage, and his Golden Dragon Zen Staff even moved forward a bit. The moon-white cassock emitted a faint glow. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but then turned to look at the Southern Medicine Master Buddha behind him and the hundreds of thousands of monks and disciples below. He closed his eyes, his body trembling slightly; he did not strike back but suppressed the fury within.
"Wufa, lead the monks and disciples to board the ship. We will take the river route of Tongtian River to Jianye Prefecture!"
Fahai apparently felt he had suffered a great humiliation; after speaking, he led the Southern Medicine Master Buddha into the not-yet-closed rift, no longer willing to stay.
"Disciple obeys the command!"
Wufa stood up in response, gazing at the chaos on the ground and the disheartened monks and disciples behind him, his complexion gradually grew dim.
Defeated!
Driven out of Jizhou by Qinjian Villa and now unable to conquer a single road in Yongzhou, they could only huddle in the modest Jianye Prefecture.
Does Leiyin Temple have a future?
