Chapter 147
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Chapter 147: Reversal
In the West Region, at Mount Pansi.
At the peak of the towering and majestic mountains, an incredibly grand temple stands.
Tianlong Temple, the foremost Buddhist sect in the West Region!
Rumbling sounds—
Above the dark sky, dense black clouds gather, and thunder roars. The howling winds whip up the storm clouds, creating a massive vortex in the high skies, with countless electric snakes weaving through.
It feels as if the entire world is about to crumble!
Yet, beneath the swirling storm clouds, Tianlong Temple remains brightly lit, with incense and candles burning high.
Within the resplendent main hall, a scene of chaos unfolds.
Countless monks gaze with terrified eyes at a huge painting hanging beside the Buddha statue.
This painting is nine feet wide and over ten zhang tall.
It hangs from the highest point of the hall’s dome down to the ground, supported by a pure gold Lian Tai.
The image depicts a clawing and thrashing Five-clawed Heavenly Dragon, vividly alive.
Around its body swirls black mist, and its long dragon form writhes violently, as if trying to break free from the painting.
Anyone can see that this Heavenly Dragon is in a furious state!
This giant painting is the temple’s treasured possession—the Great Might Heavenly Dragon True Soul Diagram.
Legend has it that it was created by a powerful Buddhist master who extracted the soul of a wicked dragon, infused with the aspect of the Great Might Heavenly Dragon, possessing immense destructive power to annihilate demons and suppress Evil Spirits.
The renowned Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method originates from this Great Might Heavenly Dragon True Soul Diagram!
However, at this moment, this cherished treasure, devoutly worshipped by the monks of Tianlong Temple, is about to become their nightmare.
Many monks with lower cultivation levels bleed from their mouths, noses, eyes, and ears due to the overwhelming mental pressure, each looking utterly wretched.
At the same time, their Spirit and Will suffer from the Heavenly Dragon’s wrathful thoughts.
Should their minds falter, they risk falling into darkness!
"The Abbot is here!"
Just as the monks feel hopeless and are filled with fear, a White-browed Monk, holding a staff and surrounded by many red-robed monks, strides into the main hall with confidence.
"Namo Amitabha!"
The White-browed Monk calls out loudly, and the chaotic scene in the hall immediately improves greatly.
The monks feel a newfound resolve.
They bow respectfully and endure their pain, stepping aside.
The White-browed Monk strides to the front of the Great Might Heavenly Dragon True Soul Diagram.
He looks up at the rampaging Great Might Heavenly Dragon and sternly shouts, "Halt!"
His deep voice rings like a copper bell, shaking the very soul!
A surge of mighty Buddhist power instantly swept away the brutal atmosphere that filled the main hall.
As the incantation echoed, the Heavenly Dragon in the painting suddenly trembled.
Its blood-red eyes glared intensely at the White-browed Monk, filled with profound unwillingness and rage, as it coiled its long body and vanished back into the black mist, lying in wait once more.
At that moment, the White-browed Monk noticed fresh blood dripping from beneath the dragon’s neck.
A crescent-shaped silver scale had mysteriously disappeared.
The reverse scale had been taken!
The White-browed Monk’s expression changed instantly.
The reverse scale of a true dragon embodies the essence of fortune; it is both a vulnerability and the core of its spirit—any touch could be fatal.
Who could have imagined that the Great Might Heavenly Dragon, enshrined in Tianlong Temple, would lose its reverse scale in full view of so many?
Its fury is entirely justified.
The loss is staggering!
The question is, in the entire Mountain-Sea Realm, who could possibly achieve such a feat?
As he pondered this, the White-browed Monk felt cracks forming in his glass-like Buddhist heart!
He immediately asked in a deep voice, “Is Wuming here?”
At once, a burly monk stepped forward, “Disciple is here!”
The White-browed Monk declared, “Issue my decree: recall all disseminated copies of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method; we will cease its promotion henceforth!”
His heart ached.
It was through the “affordable and effective” Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method that Tianlong Temple had not only amassed great wealth but also attracted a host of talented disciples.
This “Return Dragon” initiative had been in place for a century, yielding excellent results.
Now, to suddenly abolish it would inevitably result in significant losses!
Yet, when it comes to the Great Might Heavenly Dragon True Soul Diagram, such a price must be paid.
Otherwise, the consequences would be dire!
The burly monk hesitated and inquired, “Master, shall we continue to sell Vajra Ghee? Should we recall it as well?”
“Continue selling!”
The White-browed Monk said fiercely, “From now on, increase the price threefold—no, fivefold before selling!”
Previously, with different intentions, Vajra Ghee was sold at low profit margins.
Now, with the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method unusable, they must offset the losses through this secret formula medicinal oil.
Surely, those accustomed to using Vajra Ghee for body cultivation wouldn’t mind paying five times the price!
The burly monk bowed deeply, “As you command!”
The White-browed Monk waved his hand, his gaze returning to the Great Might Heavenly Dragon True Soul Diagram.
A wave of inexplicable dread washed over him!
At this moment, in the inner sect of the Yunyang Sect, located millions of miles away,
Wang Chen, who was at home, had just discovered a remarkable change in the data from the Ancient Stone Tablet.
【Master: Ancient Stone Tablet (sealed): 505720/10000000】
The unsealing points had surprisingly increased by 500,000 points!
Was this due to the suppression of the Heavenly Dragon true form?
Wang Chen felt a bit confused.
But he didn’t want to dwell on this question, which might never have an answer.
After all, the Ancient Stone Tablet was exceedingly mysterious.
The practical issue Wang Chen needed to address was that although he had broken through to the fourth realm of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method and entered the Invulnerable Vajra state,
he still needed to continue practicing this technique to stabilize his realm and unleash the true destructive power of the Invulnerable Vajra body.
Wang Chen did not lack techniques.
Formless had gifted him the middle three layers of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method.
However, he had already used up all the Vajra Ghee that assisted in cultivation.
Without this special medicinal oil, the effectiveness of training would definitely suffer!
Wang Chen understood this deeply.
After much contemplation, he ultimately decided to risk everything for his life and future!
Early the next morning, Wang Chen left the inner sect and headed for Yunshan City.
He sold the Autumn Water Sword, the Soul-Resonating Bell, and part of the talismans he had drawn previously.
Although the prices were pushed very low by the talisman shop,
he had no choice for the sake of spirit stones.
Wang Chen even sold a magical artifact that originally belonged to Lu Defang.
This artifact was of high grade but had been severely damaged in battle; he had kept it hidden ever since he picked it up.
Now he decided to sell it as a damaged item.
Of course, Wang Chen wore the Thousand Transformations mask when he went to the outer sect’s three cities to sell everything.
In addition, he cleared out all the odds and ends that Yuan Yuan had dug up, regardless of their value.
He only kept the Xuán Jià Ring.
Running around like this, his legs nearly grew thin.
In the end, Wang Chen managed to exchange for one hundred seventy-six bottles of Vajra Ghee.
The higher the realm of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method, the greater the demand for Vajra Ghee.
A little over a hundred bottles seemed like a lot,
yet the consumption rate was quite fast in actual use.
But there was nothing to be done—he could only gather this many spirit stones; he certainly couldn’t sell his kidney or blood!
After three days of cultivation at home,
and stabilizing the Invulnerable Vajra body, Wang Chen then went to the Elder Teaching Hall to take on a mission from the sect.
As the saying goes, "Training troops for a thousand days to use them for one moment."
He had diligently practiced and armed himself with everything he had; it was time to put it to use!
