Chapter 198: Is This How Little Sumeru Mountain Operates? Who Fears Death? [Second Update]
Although Ancestral Master Amaterasu had a cultivation as immense as the heavens, he had only reached the Half-Step Celestial Human stage.
But ultimately, he is not a true Celestial Human!
At this moment, Lin Heng, ignoring everything else, withstood the impact of the Six-Character Mantra and unleashed the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi with the Celestial Extreme Heaven and Earth Sword.
In that instant, even Ancestral Master Amaterasu couldn't help but change his expression.
He hastily retreated, as his kasaya fluttered, his vital energy rapidly boiled, and countless rays of golden light surged out from his pores, quickly forming a gigantic light shield that protected him.
Rumble!
The Immortal Sword cleaved down.
The light shield around Ancestral Master Amaterasu pulsated with golden light, his face flushed, and amidst the frantic fluttering of his kasaya, a crisp sound of cracking rang out.
Immediately after, Ancestral Master Amaterasu was struck and flew thousands of feet away.
A trench spanning several tens of miles was left in his wake!
Lin Heng was not unscathed either, with the Golden Light Spell and Qi Body Origin Flow being his protective Great Divine Techniques.
However, at this realm, their effect seemed somewhat forceful.
Especially since the opponent was a Half-Step Celestial Human.
Lin Heng, who forcefully bore the brunt of the Six-Character Mantra, was also shaken back thousands of feet.
His internal organs were in severe pain, his vital energy churned, and his entire azure Daoist Robe was stained red.
But Lin Heng understood that now was absolutely not the time for healing!
Without hesitation, after stopping his retreat, he transformed into a stream of light once again, charging at Ancestral Master Amaterasu.
"Let's fight him to the end!"
Jie Sheng and Jie Mie, having regained their bearings, understood that everyone was at the end of their rope, competing to see who could hold on to their last breath!
Therefore, without any hesitation, they transformed into streams of light, directly charging towards Lin Heng from both sides.
The battle within the Inner Heaven and Earth was ferocious.
The monks of Jinshan Temple, already sparse due to the aftermath of the battle, were reduced to a handful of survivors, all now stupefied.
As for the outside world, it became increasingly crowded.
Many forces came rushing upon hearing the news.
Among them were some who wanted to take a look inside, but without exception, anyone who entered was scared out and fled in chaos.
Some unlucky ones, stepping into the Inner Heaven and Earth, were instantly turned to dust by the incoming golden light.
Gradually, no cultivator dared to watch the commotion, choosing to stay outside and feel the rumbling tremors of the void.
And this made the situation inside even more mysterious, as various speculations abounded.
"With such commotion, it's likely that Jinshan Temple's foundation has been completely forced out."
"To say, that Observatory Master is too fierce, challenging all of Jinshan Temple's foundation alone. Such a feat hasn't been seen in a millennium!"
"Earlier, I thought Daoism had produced a 'Fa Hai', but I never expected this guy to be even more ferocious than Fa Hai!"
"To not exaggerate, if given time, that Observatory Master is surely destined for ascension!"
"Indeed..."
By now, no one dared to underestimate that Observatory Master.
There was no choice.
At just the age of twenty, he had achieved the Immortal Platform Realm.
In the battle against Zen Master Red Eyebrow, he endured an Immortal Soldier with his bare hands.
Now, single-handedly, he forced out Jinshan Temple's entire foundation.
Such achievements, no matter how much boasting, would not be off the mark!
Even in comparison to Fa Hai, who terrorized an entire era, leaving future generations in awe, he falls short by a notch!
If a person like this is not destined for ascension, that would indeed be incomprehensible!
"Now, the only uncertainty is whether this Observatory Master can survive to the day of ascension?"
"If, by chance, he perishes here, no matter how high his talent, it would be a dream bubble..."
Many older experts nodded.
They had lived through ages and seen countless supposedly outstanding talents, but often those who survived to the end were exactly those who did not show too much brilliance.
"The tree that stands out in the forest is always toppled by the wind."
This has long been a recognized warning in the cultivation realm.
Especially for geniuses without a backing to protect them, falling is even more commonplace.
Even in Fa Hai's early years, being able to stand out was because his entire backing was Jinshan Temple, wasn't it?
Yet who stood behind that Observatory Master?
"Still, let's hope he can make it out..."
"Such an unparalleled genius, if he falls, it would be too lamentable," a cultivator said, with many nodding in agreement.
...
And at that time within Jinshan Temple, the battle was nearing its end.
Ancestral Master Amaterasu had lost an arm.
Jie Sheng and Jie Mie were also severely injured.
They panted heavily, looking at the bloodied Daoist who still stood in the field, wishing to curse the heavens in anger from the depths of their hearts.
What on earth kind of monster has Jinshan Temple provoked?
A half-step Celestial Human, two Late Stage Immortal Platforms.
Three great foundations joined forces, yet they couldn't cut down a single Middle Stage Immortal Platform!
Though the opponent held an Immortal Soldier, this is just too exaggerated...
"If I had known, I never should have let Red Eyebrow go forth."
"That fool, without even understanding the true strength of the opponent, actually attempts to wipe out their sect?"
"Now our Jinshan Temple is truly facing annihilation..."
"A Saint Sect of thousands of years, is it really going to be destroyed just like that?"
"I'm not willing, I'm not willing!!"
Jie Sheng was filled with resentment. Originally, as a foundation, he was doing fine. In a grand era, perhaps there was still a sliver of chance for eternal life.
Now, it's all over...
Watching the opponent dragging a blood-soaked body, approaching step by step, Jie Sheng couldn't help but feel despair.
Jie Mie was equally filled with regret.
However, the blind Ancestral Master Amaterasu remained silent with his head bowed.
It was only when the opponent neared that he suddenly lifted his head, and a blinding white light burst from his hollow eye sockets.
Lin Heng frowned, dodging swiftly.
Unexpectedly, a palm attack came from behind.
With a bang, Lin Heng was sent flying, dragged across the ground for thousands of meters, leaving a bloody trench, before barely coming to a stop.
"Wha... what's happening?"
The sudden turn of events left the already despairing Jie Sheng and Jie Mie dumbfounded.
Instead, it was Ancestral Master Amaterasu who, shakily standing up, spoke to a suddenly appearing monk:
"Thank you for intervening. May I ask which sect you hail from?"
The young monk clasped his hands together and smiled gently:
"Illusionary Mustard Seed from Little Sumeru Mountain. Greetings to Ancestral Master Amaterasu of Jinshan Temple, and to Patriarchs Jie Sheng and Jie Mie."
Hearing this, Jie Sheng and Jie Mie exchanged glances, their faces showing shock.
Ancestral Master Amaterasu clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, young friend Illusionary Mustard Seed, you've attained the Immortal Platform Realm at such a young age. Truly a blessing for Little Sumeru Mountain, truly a blessing for our Buddhist Sect!"
Illusionary Mustard Seed smiled faintly, "Ancestral Master Amaterasu flatters me."
After speaking, the four of them all looked at the Daoist.
By then, Lin Heng had already stood up from the trench.
Covered in blood, he wobbled as he looked at the young monk who had attacked him.
"Is this... the style of Little Sumeru Mountain?"
"Cough, cough... truly worthy of the Buddhist Saint Sect..."
Leaning against a large rock, Lin Heng slowly sat down. As he spoke, blood gushed from the corner of his mouth, making it clear he no longer had the strength to fight.
But he no longer cared, looking at the four bald monks opposite him, without fear of death, only with sarcasm towards the Buddhist Sect.
Illusionary Mustard Seed squinted slightly, expressionless, and said, "In a direct battle, this monk isn't necessarily afraid of you, just dictated by circumstances."
"Is that so?"
Lin Heng laughed, "If you want to deceive yourself, be my guest."
His tone was casual, yet within the nonchalant words, it was like a needle piercing Illusionary Mustard Seed, making his eyes cold.
He was, in fact, the Saint Heir of Little Sumeru Mountain of this generation, with extraordinary talent and speed of cultivation from a young age.
With the vast resources of the Saint Sect, he had successfully entered the Immortal Platform Grand Barrier in his early twenties!
Such a speed of cultivation surpassed even Fa Hai of the same age!
He considered himself a paragon of that era, unmatched by anyone, and even had confidence in surpassing Fa Hai's achievements.
However, this journey down the mountain allowed him to encounter the person in front of him, whom he regarded as a lifelong adversary!
He initially intended to fight openly.
But with Zen Master Red Eyebrow being easily slain by Lin Heng, he, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help restraining the thought of a grand battle.
Then he witnessed today's battle at Jinshan Temple.
Lin Heng's displayed strength was beyond his belief, also causing self-doubt.
He didn't dare to show himself until an infallible opportunity finally arose, at which point he acted!
But the lightly mocking words of the opponent penetrated like a needle into his heart, darkening his expression.
Ancestral Master Amaterasu, frowning slightly at the side, hastily said: "He's doomed, don't let him corrupt your Dao heart!"
Having said that, he directly walked towards the opponent, Buddha Light forming a blade in his palm, about to decapitate the Daoist.
However, at this moment.
The sky suddenly filled with wind and thunder, vast dark clouds roaring, the clear sky plunged into darkness.
At the same time, an extremely terrifying pressure spread rapidly from Jinshan Temple's Inner Heaven and Earth to the outside world.
At this moment, everyone looked up in uncertainty and fear.
The dark clouds receded, sunlight pierced the darkness.
Above the firmament, a dignified old Daoist, with glaring eyes, glared down upon the human world!
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