Dao Equaling the Heavens

The many Incense Fire Buddhas remained silent, all falling into a deep contemplation.

A Buddha Fruit was tossed to the ground, stirring the greed, anger, and ignorance of all the Buddhas present.

Outside the door, Jun Yan had been waiting for a long time, and he said with a smile, "I, a person of the Demon Sect, have never done things like robbing nuns from temples."

For the first time, he dared to openly appear in a temple, and that too at the Sumeru Mountain, which symbolizes the highest of the Buddhist Sect.

Jun Yan felt that the hardships of his first half of life might have finally brought him this reliance, Gu Wen. Xiao Yunyi and others didn't understand how to adapt; roaming carefree beyond the heavens was undoubtedly better than struggling in the Cultivation World.

Cultivators are like pirates; if they can't become Immortals and reach the shore, they are destined to face calamity one day.

Gu Wen's Little Heaven and Earth Law had a flaw; normal cultivation could not lead to Immortality, but at least it was free from disasters.

"Is there a problem with the Dao Fruit?"

"No problem, I just simply want to go against her."

Jun Yan was speechless; he was initially pondering how to take away the Jade Sword Buddha. If he really forced her away, it might breed resentment.

Those who obstruct the Dao are like those who kill one's parents.

But Gu Wen forcibly took her away, even after Jade Sword Buddha's warning.

The two descended the mountain trail, and finally, Jun Yan couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid of becoming enemies with this nun?"

"Not afraid," Gu Wen replied, "She has already failed, the world is in chaos, what's the use of eradicating obscene sacrifices? Ultimately it's just about saving face, stubborn like a mule."

There's no issue with the Dao Fruit, but the Dao Fruit does not distinguish between good and evil.

Houtu cannot manage all deities, nor can Jade Sword Buddha control the Heavenly Court or the underworld.

Even if one becomes an Immortal or a Buddha, Jade Sword Buddha can't achieve her grand aspiration. Her definition of a Buddha is not much different from her master's idea of a utopia.

But human effort has its limits, even for an Immortal.

It is difficult to save oneself, let alone save the world.

Gu Wen descended the Spiritual Mountain and threw the Jade Sword Buddha into the Little Grotto Heaven, glancing at those inside, making a count one by one.

Besides Xiao Yunyi, who needed to become an Immortal, the Jade Sword Buddha and Hee Huan and others had already been knocked unconscious and taken by him.

"Only Chi Ling is left."

The moment he uttered the name, a scorching gaze like the great sun came from the east.

Their eyes met, and heaven and earth grew dim.

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Two Realms City.

A red-robed Immortal with a bare chest came out of the city to greet Gu Wen.

Wu Kong clasped his hands and said, "I, welcome the Saint's arrival."

Gu Wen stepped forward and lifted Wu Kong's hands, saying, "You have done me a favor in the past, so there's no need to stand on ceremony, and I'm not worthy of the title Saint."

"You honorably hold the title of Saint, and therefore, proper etiquette must be observed no matter what."

Wu Kong repeatedly shook his head, declining several times on the surface, but his heart was overjoyed.

The other's refusal of the honorific suggested their friendship could deepen beyond mere exchanges of interest.

Gu Wen understood the other's probing and was willing to appease and reassure.

To rely on the favors of the past without fear is foolishness.

After several polite refusals, Wu Kong smiled broadly and said, "In that case, I am honored by the Saint's favor. In the future, you may call me senior, but I cannot truly overstep my bounds."

"Are you going to find Chi Ling?"

Gu Wen nodded ambiguously, "Some grudges must be settled."

"She is indeed fortunate to be remembered by a Saint," Wu Kong chuckled, with a hint of schadenfreude.

The last time he wore this smile was for Gu Wen and his group, when a bunch of young fellows got tangled up in the battle against a group of demi-Immortals, ultimately being toyed with.

But now, those once-weak youngsters have all grown.

Gu Wen, as a Saint, lowers himself to pursue Chi Ling.

This is undoubtedly a kind of honor.

It's just uncertain whether the Golden Core Supreme Saint will appreciate it.

Wu Kong slightly turned to open a slit, revealing an old place through the spatial rift, known as Immortal Land.

"She is hiding in there now, or perhaps she wishes to use the power of the Heavenly Saint to fight you."

"That would likely take some effort."

Gu Wen seemed to have concerns verbally, but he made no hesitation in action, stepping into the Immortal Land.

The place where all turns mundane, under the vast clear skies, two blazing suns shone brilliantly.

One was the great sun reflected by the Heaven and Earth Laws, the other was a petite, barefoot girl.

Gu Wen landed ten thousand feet away, immediately giving no chance to speak, teleported in front of Chi Ling, clenched his fist, and punched.

The great sun fell, and heaven and earth collapsed.

On that day, the barrier between Immortal Land and the Cultivation World was completely torn apart.

On that day, the ground in the Cultivation World trembled endlessly.

On that day, there were witnesses to the fall of the great sun.