The Ancestor of All Demons

Xin Ruyu, who had originally cultivated to a very high realm within the Buddhist Orthodoxy, later retreated in mind and turned to the path of evil demons. Her destructive impact on Buddhism is immense!

Because she is more capable of making people in the world, and even many within the Buddhist sect, believe that what she says is the true Buddhist Law, that the true essence of Buddhism is as she describes.

She can use the principles of Buddhism and terminologies of Buddhist Law to explain everything, even acts of murder, rape, extermination of families and clans. She can use Buddhist Law to speak with compelling logic and find sufficient reasons, speaking and acting with righteous assurance.

It's as if, when she wants to kill you, you should let her. Her act of killing you is, in fact, to save and enlighten you, to give you a brighter future.

If you are unwilling to be killed or refuse to be violated, it means you're ignorant, foolish, and misled, mistaking falsehood for truth... In the end, your fate will be even more tragic than being killed or violated!

She can use Buddhist Law to break all Buddhist Laws, and the precepts, Zen, and wisdom within the Buddhist sect can all be misused by her, replacing the core and guiding them in the opposite direction.

A sect like Buddhism, which has been passed down for many years with countless followers and branches everywhere, cannot be exterminated from the outside in a short time.

Only by starting to kill from within can it be utterly defeated.

The true extermination of Buddhism does not come from the outside; it must be internally detonated.

"End of Dharma, Dharma Destruction—is it meant to start with Xin Ruyu?" The possibility surged in Master You Tan's heart, instantly sending a chill down her spine and raising the hair on her body.

She had been cultivating in Buddhism for years, her mind always steady and rarely shaken. But now, thinking that the Buddhist Law might be destroyed by Xin Ruyu, she broke out in a cold sweat.

"No, I can't let her continue like this! I have to unite with fellow practitioners who uphold the Righteous Skill to stop her!"

Master You Tan dared not delay any longer and hurriedly took leave of Xie Shan and left in haste.

Before leaving, she hesitated and glanced at Xie Shan, saw that he was holding Xie Lin, feeding her medicine, and knew in her heart that he was unreliable and left the rest unsaid.

Master You Tan hurriedly arrived at Yitian Cliff Dragon Elephant Temple, and upon seeing Yang Jin, he quickly invited her in.

She explained the situation to Master Fen Tuo, who was also filled with worry: "I had thought of this as well, but that person's evil has penetrated too deeply and can no longer turn back!"

Master You Tan said, "She now has set up a stage at Jiuhua Mountain, let's go find her together, with the strength of the two of us..."

Master Fen Tuo shook her head helplessly: "I have already crossed paths with her, not just once! Whether it's debating scriptures or a duel, it's difficult to outmatch her."

"The two of us..."

"It's no use!" Master Fen Tuo sighed, "She has the Conch Leaf Talisman and Seven Treasures Golden Banner; the Conch Leaf Talisman can be used twice more, even if not for reversing time, it has many wondrous uses. Together with the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, the two of us cannot contend with her!"

"Then find others! There are so many experts in Buddhism, I refuse to believe that evil can triumph over righteousness."

Master Fen Tuo said, "I have thought of that too, but now several peers in Buddhism such as Zun Sheng, Zhi Gong, Bai Mei, and Tian Meng have already been reborn in Nirvana. Ah, in my view, there is no need to insist. The destruction of Buddhist Law also has its own causal relationship; the living beings of this realm no longer believe in Buddha, their affinity with Buddhism grows weaker, and when none know of Buddha, naturally the Buddhist Law will extinguish. If we persist everywhere, we merely prolong the inevitable. As said by the Master in the Diamond Sutra: to lead all sentient beings to ultimate Nirvana and extinguishment, yet in truth, there are no beings attaining extinction, a Bodhisattva must detach from all forms."

Originally, among these two Divine Nuns, Master You Tan was softer, while Master Fen Tuo was more resolute.

However, after Master Fen Tuo's earlier encounters with Xin Ru Nun, although life and death were not fought over, it somewhat diminished her spirit. She was someone who always lived in seclusion, avoiding the world, and rarely made external connections; she now found herself wanting to give up.

Master You Tan, however, was unwilling, often traversing the world with many external connections, and was not inclined to give up so easily. She decided to seek out other experts in Buddhism to deal with Xin Ruyu together.

This was precisely Shi Feiyang's true intention in having Shi Zhu deliver the Spirit Talisman as a message to Master You Tan:

Xin Ruyu, through Deng Yin, supported the Demon Cult to restrain Shi Feiyang. Shi Feiyang then used Buddhist Orthodoxy to deal with her, the Buddha-attached Heretic!

Both sides leverage strength against strength; past enemies can all be utilized.

Xin Ruyu was unafraid that Deng Yin did not hate Shi Feiyang. As long as she helped Deng Yin leave the Lingjiao Immortal Mansion and restore his past life memories, with the Witch's inducement by the side, he would naturally become an enemy of Shi Feiyang.

Shi Feiyang was unafraid that Buddhism would not act against Xin Ruyu. As long as the relevant information was delivered, the Buddhist Orthodoxy would surely not tolerate Xin Ruyu wearing the Kasaya while walking the Demon Path.

Meanwhile, Shi Zhu, after delivering the Spirit Talisman to Baihua Mountain Chaoyin Cave to Master You Tan, hurried to the border of Yunnan Gaoligong Mountains and Burma's Fire Cloud Ridge Divine Sword Peak, to find the elder Shi Pi.

The Divine Sword Peak pierced into the clouds, a towering wall thousands of feet high, straight and slender, stabbing the sky. At the top, there is a section of horizontal rock resembling the guard of a sword.

From afar, this peak seems to be inverted amidst dense green lush mountains, and the Demon Palace of the elder Shi Pi was built on this horizontal "guard".

Shi Zhu was still more than two thousand miles away from Divine Sword Peak when a red light suddenly flashed before him, revealing a Divine Demon enveloped in Demon Light, speaking harshly to Shi Zhu: "Are you heading to Divine Sword Peak to seek my old God Lord?"

Shi Zhu looked at the other person: "I am going to find the elder Shi Pi."

The Divine Demon roared fiercely: "The old master does not wish to see you, hurry up and get lost!"

Shi Zhu's keen eye was not ordinary, he realized the other party was indeed the Divine Demon cultivated by the elder Shi Pi: "I know what your old master is up to, I am going to him precisely for this matter."

The Divine Demon bared its teeth and made its head grow three to four yards tall, its mouth could swallow Shi Zhu in one bite: "I said the old master does not want to see you! There are other esteemed guests on Divine Sword Peak, we cannot entertain you!"

"I know who that guest is, and my purpose in coming this time is exactly because of them!"

The Divine Demon grew angry, Asura Divine Flames spewed from its nostrils, and was about to roar when it suddenly seemed to sense something, paused slightly, then coldly snorted and shouted in anger at Shi Zhu: "Since you insist on seeking your own death, then by all means come! Just don't blame others when the time comes!" After saying this, its body rapidly shrank as it retreated towards Divine Sword Peak, disappearing in an instant.

Before Shi Zhu came, he was pointed in the direction by Shi Feiyang, aware that this trip was extremely perilous, and he must prepare for the worst-case scenario. If he fails, he must think of how to escape.

Shi Feiyang provided him with a method to retreat and escape, but he chose not to use it.

Though Shi Zhu was no longer the old Kuzhu Elder, he still possessed the pride and stubbornness of the old Kuzhu Elder!

He leisurely flew to Divine Sword Peak, where a servant stood ready and welcome on a platform amidst the clouds: "The old master ordered me to await the arrival of True Master Zhu."

Upon arriving on the platform, the servant led the way ahead and guided him into the Demon Palace, finally reaching a clean hall: "The old master is meeting guests; once finished, he will see you."

Shi Zhu, however, did not take a seat: "I must also meet those guests."

The servant looked troubled: "The old master said that side is dangerous, and has me bring you here to wait for a moment..."

"If their discussion succeeds, then sitting here is akin to waiting for death. I'd rather participate directly."

The servant said: "But the old master's decree cannot be defied by anyone."

"Can you stop me if I decide to go over?" Shi Zhu could already sense it from afar, the elder Shi Pi was at the west end of 'Guardian', receiving guests there, deliberately separating him to the east, clearly wanting to prevent them from meeting.

As the servant was at a loss, suddenly another Divine Demon roared: "If he seeks his own death, why do you stop him? Let him go, and if he angers the old master, it is naturally his own fault!"

The servant no longer blocked him, leading Shi Zhu from the Eastern Palace, through a long tunnel to the West Palace.

Entering a grand hall within the Demon Palace, the elder Shi Pi was seated at the head position, upon a golden lotus throne, still with a head full of white hair, dressed in red garments, holding a white jade dust brush.

Beside him was another golden lotus throne, upon which the Fire Spirit God Monarch sat, also dressed in red, wearing a golden crown, holding a dust brush.

Indeed, they were entertaining guests, the guests were three men and one woman,

The woman dressed in a large red gauze dress, her hair disheveled, appearing very relaxed, with a lovely face, national beauty, and heavenly fragrance, her eyes flashing with spiritual light, this very woman was the Princess of Stone God!

Next to her was a handsome youth dressed in pure white, none other than Deng Yin.

Today Deng Yin was even more handsome than in his past life, tall and striking, elegant without bounds, sitting with the Princess of Stone God, truly a perfect match.

Aside from them were Red Corpse God Monarch and Jiulei God Monarch.

As Shi Zhu entered, Deng Yin was speaking: "Why does Fellow Daoist Shi Pi bother to shield him? We have met the Kuzhu Elder before, we are all old acquaintances, and besides, what we are discussing is directly related to both master and disciple, let him come in and listen."

After Shi Zhu came in, he glanced at them briefly and then walked directly towards the elder Shi Pi and Fire Spirit God Monarch.

Being the reincarnation of Kuzhu Elder, the elder Shi Pi did not dare to assume the senior position, but referred to him as Fellow Daoist: "Fellow Daoist Zhu does not heed advice and insists on coming here, what is the purpose?"

Shi Zhu presented the Jade Talisman given by Shi Feiyang to the elder Shi Pi: "By Master's order, I am here to discuss with the two fellow Daoists whether to move Divine Sword Peak to the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain to avoid calamity."

In the last great battle with Chi You, the elder Shi Pi and Fire Spirit God Monarch had essentially made clear their intent to align with Shi Feiyang, Shi Feiyang relocated Four Seas Sword Immortals to Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, and Central Earth's Sword Immortals were also among the invitees.

However, regarding Central Earth's Sword Immortals, Shi Feiyang rarely moved whole mountains, such as Qingcheng Mountain, Great Snow Mountain, Wutai Mountain, etc., they were not moved, just the people were relocated, and a new Dao field was provided.

But Divine Sword Peak was excellent, Shi Feiyang intended to directly move this peak.

This time he sent Shi Zhu, to have elder Shi Pi and Fire Spirit God Monarch clarify their stance.