The Post Sky Tipping Era

At this moment, the strength exhibited by Master Bu Huai from Jingang Zen Temple was indeed beyond Li Yi's expectations. Accompanied by the explosion of Vajra power, every move he made wielded a force capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.

He truly seemed like a Vajra about to destroy the world.

This Vajra performed the Lion's Roar, while one palm exploded with boundless golden light, seemingly transforming into a five-finger mountain pressing down on Li Yi.

The Lion's Roar possessed the power to suppress the Primordial Spirit and shake the mind. A normal Cultivator would have their Primordial Spirit shattered and die instantly. Even a powerful entity would find their Primordial Spirit damaged, mind scattered, struggling to resist subsequent attacks.

However, Li Yi's Primordial Spirit Dharma was protected by the Supreme Treasure Red Lotus. Under the cover of its divine light, the Lion's Roar only sounded louder to him, but had no effect.

Yet, feeling the slight tremble of the Red Lotus' divine light, he immediately understood that the roar contained a strong spiritual attack. If caught unguarded, he would surely suffer great loss.

"Only now are you using full strength?"

Li Yi felt the power descending from the palm. Even he was a bit startled, but since the opponent hadn't exerted full strength earlier, neither had he.

The Red Gold Shattered Star Spear in his hand once again emitted divine light reaching tens of thousands of feet, revealing the spear's edge. Even Vajra power couldn't suppress it, but that still wasn't enough.

In an instant, the roar of dragons and tigers echoed through heaven and earth.

The terrifying power contained within Li Yi's flesh burst forth at this moment. This force, even without mana augmentation, was enough to kill formidable opponents.

The Dragon and Tiger Power, now accompanied by the explosion of Red Gold Divine Light, forcibly shattered the Vajra power.

Even so, Li Yi paid a price. His Dragon and Tiger Power emitted a mournful sound, with Red Gold Divine Light scattering like sparks everywhere. In the collision of forces, Master Bu Huai's Vajra power was not absolutely on the losing side.

The two sides seemed to be evenly matched in this strike.

"This monk's power is truly terrifying. How do people in this world cultivate to reach such a level?" Li Yi was quite shocked at this moment. It was the first time he felt such formidable strength from an opponent of similar stature.

Yet it wasn't just Li Yi who was shocked.

Bu Huai Monks were even more astounded. Having cultivated the Vajra Image, as strong as dragons and elephants, he was a top master of Jingang Zen Temple. Even if other monks from other temples could surpass him in places, few could rival his strength.

Unexpectedly, today facing this unenlightened layman, he felt a sense of inadequacy in strength.

Clearly the opponent hadn't revealed the Vajra Image, nor was aided by the Heavenly Dragon Vast Power Bodhisattva. How came there such strength?

Boom!

Amidst the explosion of power, Bu Huai Monks, like a Vajra himself, retreated while a streak of Red Gold Divine Light forcibly broke through his Vajra power, slicing his palm.

The invincible Vajra body at this moment emitted the sound of metal clashing, sparks flying. A palm, thick and heavy like a fan, was directly severed, with pale golden blood splattered, filling the air not with the smell of blood, but an indescribable fragrance.

"Monk Liaokong's Vajra body shattered?"

This scene left Master Liaokong from Xiangguo Temple astonished.

Just a single exchange resulted in losing a hand to the opponent; how many years of cultivation would this loss entail?

One must know, Master Bu Huai's Vajra body focused on being unbroken, unmixed, unstained, pure, aiming for perfection. Before achieving Resident Vajra, the Vajra body must not be broken, otherwise Bodhi could not be attained.

"Brother."

Several martial monks from Jingang Zen Temple were shocked to witness this moment, almost simultaneously picking up their sticks and swords, preparing to charge at Li Yi.

If Master Bu Huai were to die here today, it would be a huge loss for Jingang Zen Temple.

"Back off, you aren't a match for this layman," however, Master Bu Huai roared, like a lion, immobilizing them with the sound.

The Red Gold Shattered Star Spear in Li Yi's hand stained with blood, he soared on Xiangyun with a cold gaze, charging forth again.

A strike gained momentum, showed no mercy.

His martial temperament ingrained deep in the soul, meaning he'd give no room for the opponent to breathe, considering how strong the monk truly was, though lost in the weapon.

If not for the Red Gold Shattered Star Spear in hand, Li Yi wouldn't necessarily have the advantage.

Once more, the Dragon and Tiger Power roared, Red Gold Divine Light illuminated the sky.

This strike was equally terrifying in power.

Master Bu Huai raised Vajra once more, shouted, gripping the Zen staff to meet the attack. This time, with his Vajra body broken and his power dwindling, he knew prolonged battle would mean certain death.

Thus, he could only defensively retreat.

Boom!

In the clash of the strike, countless divine lights scattered, the terrifying force sent Master Bu Huai flying, like a meteor crushing into the ground, demolishing a mountain.

"Kill."

Li Yi's expression remained indifferent, his momentum greater than before, riding clouds to pour Dragon and Tiger Power, covering the vast mountain in Red Gold Divine Light, even giving no time for adjustment.

Yet from the ruins of the mountain, streaks of golden light soared into the sky, transforming into a circular shield, engraved with an ancient character in the center, surrounded by eight types of divine light, just its appearance resonated with Sanskrit sounds.

Li Yi's strike was enough to destroy hundreds of miles of mountains. Yet when unleashed, it failed to break the peculiar round shield, only tearing a few strands of its divine light, unable to shake its essence.

"Cough, cough."

A cough sounded suddenly. At this moment, Master Bu Huai flew out from the ruins of the mountain, with pale golden blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, and the Zen staff in his hand was full of cracks. If he continued to clash a few more times, he might have to be cremated here.

"Why didn't you bring out such a treasure for protection earlier," Li Yi's eyes shifted slightly. He judged that the disk was at least an Immortal Artifact on the Xuanxian Continent.

Unless he retrieved the Divine Wood Red Gold Furnace from the Barbaric World, ignited the Dao Fire, and smelted it, it would be difficult to break the opponent's treasure.

"This is the Eight Treasure Vajra Plate, blessed by the Jingang Zen Temple and eight generations of Resident Vajras. It can break all calamities and overcome all tribulations. It cannot be used unless in life-and-death situations."

After being beaten, Master Bu Huai's voice was much smaller, and his temper had disappeared. He showed a bit of bitterness, obviously having suffered a loss and felt regret.

Originally intended to kill Li Yi in a few moves to intimidate Monk Liaokong of Xiangguo Temple and take away the Physical Bodhisattva Statue, but unexpectedly suffered a major loss. Not only was his Vajra Body broken, but he also had to use the Eight Treasure Vajra Plate.

It should be noted that the power of Resident Vajra's blessings on the Eight Treasure Vajra Plate is not endless. If depleted too much, the Eight Treasure Vajra Plate will lose its power and become a mundane object.

"Having a turtle shell doesn't mean you're safe. I'll send you off today no matter what," Li Yi swiftly put away his spear, then took out the Treasure Moon Bow and a Black Gold Arrow from the Five Elements Bracelet.

Before Master Bu Huai could say anything further, he had already drawn the bow to a full moon.

"Bad situation."

At this moment, Master Bu Huai had no intention to fight anymore. Seeing the bow and arrow, his heart inexplicably pounded with a sense of mortal danger.

Without any hesitation, he immediately turned to flee.

If he didn't leave now, he feared dying here, let alone contesting over the Physical Bodhisattva Statue.

Master Bu Huai fled quickly, with the Eight Treasure Vajra Plate emitting divine light, firmly protecting himself.

But at the same time, Li Yi had already shot the Black Gold Arrow from the Treasure Moon Bow.

Unlike the Red Gold Arrow, this Black Gold Arrow from the Demon God Realm was faster and had stronger penetration, though its power wasn't as great as the Red Gold Arrow's.

To break the opponent's Eight Treasure Vajra Plate, this Black Gold Arrow was evidently more suitable.

A streak of black light arrived in an instant, making evasion impossible, only passive defense could be attempted.

The black light fell upon the divine light, instantly piercing through six of the eight layers of the divine light, and finally halted with the remaining power while piercing the seventh layer.

"Blocked?" Li Yi was somewhat surprised.

Yet for the fleeing Master Bu Huai, this scene struck him with both shock and fear.

The Eight Treasure Vajra Plate's eight-fold divine light was obliterated to seven layers instantly; if the opponent's power were slightly stronger, he feared he would meet his demise here.

"Can you escape?" But Li Yi intended neither to spare the opponent. The Xiangyun beneath his feet moved, and he pursued relentlessly.

"Li Yi, the Physical Bodhisattva Statue." Zhang Fanyin hurriedly reminded, unwillingly for Li Yi to pursue Master Bu Huai.

"I'll retrieve this Bodhisattva Statue after he's dead. Whoever dares to snatch it will be killed along with him," Li Yi's voice echoed, his figure already vanishing.

Upon hearing this, Monk Liaokong from Xiangguo Temple frowned slightly. He looked at the Physical Bodhisattva Statue, which was on the verge of being taken, and hesitated for a moment.

If Master Bu Huai died and he took away the Physical Bodhisattva Statue, wouldn't he be provoking a Great Demon?

The future consequences for Xiangguo Temple were unknown.

If he didn't take it, wouldn't he be missing the predestined opportunity given by the Bodhisattva?

"Master, time waits for no one, what are you hesitating for?" The other monks from Xiangguo Temple whispered reminders.

Master Liaokong sighed slightly, "I'm afraid of causing great calamity. The gentleman who broke Master Bu Huai's Vajra Body can naturally break my Demon Suppression Skill as well. If I take the Physical Bodhisattva Statue now, it might lead to murderous calamity. Please be patient and observe changes quietly."

He planned to continue observing.

If Li Yi could kill Master Bu Huai, he would give up the Physical Bodhisattva Statue. If he failed and got entangled by Master Bu Huai, he wouldn't miss the chance.

However, he didn't have to wait long.

Li Yi returned after a quarter-hour.

He carried a corpse dripping with pale golden blood. The corpse showed various wounds: sword cuts, fist marks, arrow holes... Evidently, this body had experienced quite a fierce battle before death.

"Master Bu Huai's corpse." Monk Liaokong showed some sorrow at this sight.

Unexpectedly, Master Bu Huai couldn't even escape, being hunted down and killed.

Although he had no time to lament.

Suddenly.

A streak of Red Gold Divine Light destroyed everything around, attacking his direction.

Monk Liaokong's pupils shrank suddenly, he hastily swung his cloak to roll the terrifying divine light into it, and then, without any hesitation, escaped with several other junior monks.

Clearly, killing Master Bu Huai wasn't enough for Li Yi; he intended to eradicate them all.

Li Yi watched them flee, snorted coldly, and did not pursue further.

Trying to take advantage without considering if one's life is strong enough.