Chapter 713

Chapter 713: Resolving Oneself

The giant Buddha climbed the mountain, and Li Hui casually pointed, causing the wind and clouds to gather into a rolling cloud talisman.

Amidst the flickering of the cloud talisman, three figures teleported to the scene.

These three figures exchanged glances, nodded, and approached Li Hui with smiles—one was the Chaotic Dao Body, the second was Li Sifan from Mufeng City, and the third was Jieyin.

Xun Zuoyuan had already reached the mountain’s peak and saw the four Li Huis gathered together. He could not help but frown and say, “Transformation into the Three Pure Ones?”

Li Hui shook his head and explained, “No, this is about previous and current lives. Li Sifan is my past life, the Chaotic Dao Body is my future self, and Jieyin is the Buddha of the present world. Your current cultivation is terrifying; you’ve already entered Void Ascension and attained the fruit of Arhat. Even if I exert all my efforts to reach the mid stage of Traveling Realm, I see no chance of victory. Therefore, I have invited these three friends to welcome our formidable foes in the most grand way possible.”

“Ha ha ha! You are afraid!” Xun Zuoyuan pressed his palms together and laughed, “Dark Buddha pays homage!”

“Boom…” All directions were filled with the shadow of Buddhas, as if they were paying respects to the giant Buddha that had moved to the summit of Mount Tai. Li Hui felt an overwhelming pressure, inspiring a sudden urge to worship.

Xun Zuoyuan wore a cold smile, feeling that with all his might, Li Hui would soon submit beneath his feet. However, Jieyin flicked his hand, releasing a golden Arhat fruit. He proclaimed loudly, “Miao De, the Auspicious Elder, the Arhat fruit you left in the world is here; the moment to resolve the causality has come!”

“Hmph! Using the Arhat fruit to cut off dark thoughts and fulfill your good intentions, transcending the bottleneck to attain the position of Arhat, what hypocrisy!” Xun Zuoyuan shouted angrily. “Miao De, the Auspicious Elder was revered and worshiped by the world when cultivating in the Moko Buddhist nation, but as soon as he achieved Arhat status, he left. Was it not out of fear of entangling with causality, not wanting to perish along with Moko Buddhist nation? Even if he had the chance to live in this world, he would only be a straggler!”

“Crack!” Lightning erupted from the void as a monk approached.

“Miao De, the Auspicious Elder?” Xun Zuoyuan focused his gaze, his heart filled with horror, unable to gauge the monk’s cultivation.

Jieyin joined his palms in respect and said, “Poor monk bows to you. The Arhat fruit you left in this world is here, and all dark thoughts have been completely eliminated, leaving only good thoughts and merits. Please withdraw the Buddha verse.”

“Every law is born of causality; I say it is causation! When the causation ends, it ceases; I say this!” The monk slowly spoke with his palms together, and his figure began to disperse.

Xun Zuoyuan realized what was happening and erupted in anger, “You are just playing tricks, yet another Remnant. If you are dead, then die; why leave so many remnants?”

“Boom…” Jieyin’s brow cracked open, and with utmost seriousness, he filled the Arhat fruit into himself, his aura rolling upwards. He nodded at the disappearing figure of the monk and said, “Every law is born of causality; I say it is causation! When the causation ends, it ceases; I say this. Jieyin is a Buddha; the Buddha speaks of causation. Thank you for the power you have bestowed!”

Just as he spoke, Jieyin turned his palm, pressing Xun Zuoyuan down within the miniature Buddhist nation and holding the golden shell, declaring, “First, let endless hell strip away half of your cultivation.”

Li Hui looked at the fading figure of Miao De, the Auspicious Elder, and said, “This Arhat from the Moko Buddhist nation has long perished; his Remnants stem from the Demonic Essence World!”

Jieyin sighed, “Miao De, the Auspicious Elder, was resolute and never left the Buddhist nation! Instead, he practiced the method of the Vajra to subdue demons, embarking alone into the Demonic Essence World to defeat the evil. Before he departed, he cast aside this Arhat fruit, preserving 30% of his power for those fated to receive it. Whoever can subdue the various evils within it shall become his successor from another life!”

“Good!” Li Hui bid farewell to the Elder’s fading figure: “As a junior, I will follow in your footsteps, practicing the Vajra method to suppress and eliminate all fierce demons!”

Suddenly, Jieyin’s golden shell erupted with a massive sound, and Xun Zuoyuan coldly remarked, “If you survive today, perhaps you can comfort that deceased Old Ghost!”

Light and shadow flickered, the golden shell dimmed, and the giant Buddha reappeared, as though it had always stood at the mountain’s peak, never moving!

Li Hui glanced at Xun Zuoyuan, and Jieyin whispered, “Just reducing a fraction of his cultivation, this guy is formidable! Today, I must face extinction!”

“Extinguishing!” The giant Buddha made his move.

A Buddhist light surged from Jieyin, matching the enemy’s technique, he shouted like a lion, “Extinguishing!”

In the void, the two Buddhas clashed, and despite Jieyin gaining 30% of Arhat power, he remained at a disadvantage, gradually weakening.

Li Hui observed closely as the Chaotic Dao Body stepped forward, transforming into Dragon Child Bi Lan to join the fray.

Even facing two foes, Xun Zuoyuan remained fierce; having secretly cultivated for many years and gained the affinity of the Moko Buddhist nation, he became a Dark Buddha. Now that the Demonic Essence World invaded, the fear among all beings became his source of power, sustaining all consumption.

Suddenly, Li Sifan joined the battle, unleashing dazzling arcs of lightning.

Xun Zuoyuan fought against three, laughing coldly as he brandished the convenient linked shovel like a whirlwind, crashing it against Jieyin’s shoulder with a “thud.”

Li Hui’s heart raced; he raised his hand to release millions of talismans, the Chaotic Dao Body ensnaring the enemy, blank-faced as he said, “Let us both sink into the endless end!”

With no sound, a rare stillness enveloped them as the Chaotic Dao Body, along with the giant Buddha, fell into darkness and vanished. Jieyin, clutching his shoulder, turned to ask, “Esteemed one, how long can this Chaotic Dao Body suppress him?”

“Up to two hours at most. When the Chaotic Dao Body falls, it will reduce his cultivation by one tenth!” Li Hui looked into the distance and said, “Wan Nest Island still has formidable immortals being suppressed! The Chaotic Dao Body’s departure requires great powers to guard it; ask those elders for help; we can’t let any mishaps occur!”

“Only one tenth!” Jieyin slapped his thigh.

Li Hui smiled wryly, “That’s not insignificant! Xun Zuoyuan has prepared for years; if he launches according to plan, his cultivation will far exceed what we see now. You will have to renounce this body and reincarnate, completely severing causality with me!”

“Sigh! I finally have to take this step!” Jieyin lamented, “This severance, so profound, will leave no trace behind, more ruthless than a vow at the Law Destruction Temple! I truly feel reluctant.”

Li Hui nodded, “Indeed! I truly feel reluctant! But the Dao is arduous! You have your path, and I have mine; seeking to take both routes is impossible.”

“Enough! Enough! From now on, there will be no more Jieyin; henceforth, I shall be the Transcendent Tathagata Buddha.” Jieyin pressed his palms together before Li Hui in gratitude, suddenly transforming into a Daoist as he strode toward the void. Along the way, he cast many Buddha Treasures and golden shells towards the vast grassland, proclaiming loudly, “Depart! The supreme art is the idle Daoist; without removing delusions, one cannot seek the truth. Ignorance as reality is Buddha nature; illusionary emptiness is the Dao body…”

Li Hui returned the gesture: “Safe travels, friend!”

At that moment, Li Sifan smiled brightly and said, “I will also take my leave! Thank you for your care, my friend. Li Sifan is not Li Hui; you forcibly bind our past and present lives together, and more than Jieyin, I need to resolve causality. The formation in Mufeng City is ready and will serve as the best refuge.”

“Safe travels, friend!” Li Hui bowed deeply once more, watching as Li Sifan stepped into the void, sinking into the boundless darkness. He suddenly felt his spirit become clear, nurturing the Yang God upward.