Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 926 337: Heavenly Demon Transformation, the Struggle Between World Venerable and Shi Zun (Part 3)

The group moved cautiously, their expressions grave, as they ventured deep into the cluster of green-gray stone temples, numbering more than ten.Leading them was none other than Qian Chong from the Great Red Sky Palace.

Back when Ji Jingqiu first arrived in Yanfu State, it was this person who assisted in his return to the Nine Palaces.

"Be careful."

Qian Chong surveyed the surroundings coldly, his gaze landing on a black blood stain in the corner of the wall,

"Something's not right here; the buildings are tainted by a foul Divine Power aura, the Power of the Spirit cannot extend outside the body."

This team hailed from various forces, their objective shifting from the earlier "siege of the Buddha Country" to now "collaborating with Buddha Country members to complete internal cleansing, returning under World Venerable's banner."

Half a year ago, when a Buddha with the same pronunciation but different name from Shi Zun manifested in the world, it began contending with Shi Zun for the leadership of Buddha Country's incense offerings.

Other Overlord forces initially paid little attention until the Nine Palaces-led forces joined, openly supporting the "World Venerable," and the tide began to turn.

Moreover, all parties soon discovered that the appearance of the "World Venerable" surprisingly incited chaos within the Buddha Country, which had previously merely contracted its formation but had consistently never shown internal strife, instead growing ever more united!

For a religious force, the greatest shock often comes from changes in God.

Aside from this, there is the [Heart Lamp] that has been gradually spread among the various forces, allegedly related to the World Venerable.

The successive changes prompted all forces to tacitly alter their plans.

Among them, the contribution of the Nine Palaces cannot be overstated.

Especially a few months ago, when the Taiyin Divine Palace joined, further accelerating the progress of this affair.

The past siege has transformed into the present 'Qin Fu.'

Qian Chong drew his sword and approached the stone temple at the depths, while his teammates were responsible for support.

The stone temple was ancient and simple, with a Zen hall featuring a faceless Buddha sculpted from green stone, emitting a blood-red hue that exuded an indescribable eeriness, making viewers very uncomfortable.

Additionally, the wooden fish, green lamp, and meditation mat within the temple all glowed with an eerie blood-red color.

"Another faceless Buddha statue," said someone from behind Qian Chong, stepping forward and frowning.

"The Shi Zun of Buddha Country has hardly ever descended upon the Nine States, naturally making it a faceless Buddha Country," someone behind coldly laughed.

"Isn't that Heavenly Demon? Naturally, they dare not appear!"

"These blood colors, they are likely left by a series of Blood Sacrifices."

As the group whispered in low voices, Qian Chong sharply detected something amiss and said,

"There is a rift here leading to the Nether Sea; release the Heart Lamp and purge it first."

The group's expressions remained unchanged, indicating this wasn't their first encounter with such a scene, and they were experienced.

Lamps of the heart blossomed from their spirits, casting a warm yellow glow over the blood-soaked temple, covering every corner without omission.

A sense of transparency and tranquility immediately spread throughout, dispelling the shadows in their spirits, giving them an unprecedented feeling of comfort.

At that moment, a wailing scream erupted from the deep recesses of the ancient temple, resembling vengeful spirits meeting fierce sunlight, melting like snow.

"This World Venerable's Heart Lamp is truly effective."

Someone quietly chuckled,

"Against this kind of almost shadowless and shapeless entity, difficult to detect by normal means—the Heart Nightmare—it is nearly the natural enemy, no wonder each family chose to support the World Venerable and suppress Shi Zun."

"This isn't suppressing Shi Zun; it's clearly suppressing that Heavenly Demon! Betting on a future!"

Upon hearing these words, several individuals within the team looked at Qian Chong's back meaningfully.

To date, the Nine Palaces have still not disclosed the specific relationship between Ji Jingqiu and the Buddha named World Venerable.

If it weren't for the subsequent involvement of the Taiyin Divine Palace, even if all parties still chose to support the World Venerable, they could not possibly do so like now "with no return," at the very least forcing the Nine Palaces to clarify the relationship.

What happens thereafter depends on the circumstances.

Qian Chong said indifferently, "Of the various disasters in the Nether Sea, the Heavenly Demon's involvement is at least three-tenths, and this figure continues to rise, having long become a concern for the major figures. Now that there is hope in suppressing the Heavenly Demon, we must not miss it."

The other teammates nodded slightly, not objecting.

Qian Chong suddenly switched topics, suddenly speaking solemnly,

"It seems like a ritual has just been completed here; be careful, the thieves might not have gone far!"

"Ritual?"

Qing Lian from the Heavenly God Clan, with cold eyes, scanned the scene, said, "Who are they sacrificing to? That Heavenly Demon?"

"Perhaps it's that World Venerable, defiling a True God's 'core' through the form of Blood Sacrifice, this method is quite common."

"No..."

A Heavenly Person Perfection from the Nether Mansion of Southern Wilderness Continent suddenly spoke up.

He raised his head solemnly, spotting a faint thread connecting the void, leading to a distant place through a Secret Technique.

He closed his eyes, employing a unique Secret Technique to pursue the end of the thread, while those around him began to protect him instinctively.

Suddenly.

He, guarded in the center by everyone, abruptly opened his eyes, blood spilling from his mouth, and his Qi plunged endlessly, seemingly without bottom!

Falling all the way to the brink of a minor Heavenly Position, he sat on the ground in horror.

Everyone's expressions were unpleasant—is this Secret Technique backlash? How could backlash be so severe?

Nearby, Martial Artists with good relationships stepped in to check his injuries, yet were shocked to find his Inner Heaven and Earth shattered, nearing the Death Realm.

All of a sudden.

The Heavenly Person on the verge of death displayed a sinister expression, raising his last breath and hissed,

"They... are blood sacrificing to All Phenomena..."

Bang!

A blood mist exploded among them.

Everyone felt a chill surge, their scalps tingling, the urge to flee here frantically welled up inside.

What exactly did he see to suffer such backlash?!

All Phenomena?

That All Phenomena God Lord?!

Everyone's expressions shifted in unison.

Among the Nine States, that All Phenomena God Lord ranks among three True Saints, one of the Nine States' Supremes!

If that person takes action, no one can save them today!

"Run!" Qian Chong suddenly shouted, first to shatter the void and escape within.

Everyone else fled in every direction without hesitation, each hoping to escape!

But in the next moment, their faces fell as they collided back within the temple, even those carrying the [Omnipresent] trait failed to change the outcome; they couldn't leave this place.

"It's sealed!" someone gasped.

"Who's responsible? Is it truly the All Phenomena God Lord? Weren't they dormant for years, why are they involved with Buddha Country?!"

"Think about surviving first, then consider those questions once we make it out alive!"

Qian Chong suddenly interrupted everyone, enunciating each word,

"Summon World Venerable!"