Chapter 649 - 648: Founders of the Western Sect, the Ancient Two Saints of the Buddhist Sect [Update 1]
Chapter 649 - 648: Founders of the Western Sect, the Ancient Two Saints of the Buddhist Sect [Update 1]
It was not until this moment that Lin Heng realized that the ten ferocious beasts pulling the coffin were already just ten lifeless corpses.
The chains on the massive coffin, like demonic claws, were embedded in their hearts.
A blood mist spread along the chains to the giant coffin.
The entire coffin seemed to be submerged in a sea of blood.
At that moment, a voice emerged from the coffin.
"Those who have passed, returning is not easy; who do you wish to bring back?"
The voice was ethereal and authoritative, like an ancient presence questioning across the universe’s primordial chaos.
"Bai Suzhen!"
Without any hesitation, Lin Heng spoke loudly, and after his words faded, he added, "If possible, I also hope for the reappearance of Ancestral Master Yuqing and Ancestral Master Shangqing in the world!"
As soon as he said this, the World Mirror fell silent.
The blood-colored giant coffin drifted in the darkness.
The chains connecting the bodies of the ten beasts tinkled softly.
For some reason, Lin Heng always felt a familiar presence in the blood coffin watching him.
And this feeling had persisted since he stepped into the Qingqiu Land.
Upon reaching the Holy Race Highland, it grew even stronger.
It was strange and unfounded.
Yet it couldn’t be shaken off.
"What kind of person is buried inside?"
Lin Heng felt an urge to open the coffin, but reason told him not to act recklessly.
He suppressed his curiosity, quietly waiting for the World Mirror to provide clues for resurrection.
Finally.
After an unknown amount of time, the ten ferocious coffin-pulling beasts in the mirror disappeared.
In their place appeared the image of Bai Suzhen.
And within that image, another figure deeply etched in Lin Heng’s memory also appeared.
Fa Hai!
"White python swallowing dragon..."
Back then, Fa Hai sat desolately at Leifeng Pagoda, repeating the warning prophecy from the Buddha, ultimately choosing to leave Jinshan Temple and battle Bai Suzhen, imprisoning her under Leifeng Pagoda!
Clearly, that scene depicted Bai Suzhen’s past.
A story known to all.
However, at that moment, Lin Heng was astonished to discover that Bai Suzhen’s eight hundred years beneath Leifeng Pagoda were not just spent enduring tribulation!
Leifeng Pagoda was relentlessly consuming Bai Suzhen’s spirit root day and night!
Seeing this, Lin Heng couldn’t help but furrow his brows and suddenly realized.
"So, Fa Hai knew Bai Suzhen was of good nature, but because of the Buddha’s warning, fearing the white python swallowing dragon prophecy might come true, he had to act against Bai Suzhen."
Lin Heng murmured, "But in the end, he chose to spare Bai Suzhen’s life, only using Leifeng Pagoda to strip away her spirit root, aiming to sever her cultivation potential..."
"Fa Hai, oh Fa Hai, it seems you long possessed a compassionate heart..."
Recalling the opponent who had once brought him the greatest pressure in the human world, Lin Heng felt some sentiment.
But suddenly, he realized with his eyes wide open, "Doesn’t that mean there’s a remnant of Bai Suzhen’s spirit inside Leifeng Pagoda?"
"Could that be the key to resurrection?"
While Lin Heng was speculating, a highland scene suddenly appeared in the World Mirror.
The atmosphere there was serene, suffused with divine light, sacred and solemn.
A line of golden characters emerged.
"Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, chant its true name; though this life may be silent, the next can be seen."
Lin Heng murmured the words, and then the characters dispersed like clouds of smoke, the mirror’s contents shattered and disappeared.
The ethereal light enveloping Lin Heng receded like the tide into the All World Realm.
The mirror surface returned to its previous state, resembling the Celestial Abyss, endlessly vast.
"So, that’s the clue?"
"But what about the hints for Ancestral Master Yuqing and Ancestral Master Shangqing?"
Lin Heng frowned at the World Mirror, but it rippled and slowly vanished into the void.
Meanwhile, under the starry sky, Su Daji’s voice arrived.
"It’s over, come back."
The Celestial Road was dimming.
Only then did Lin Heng realize that Nezha and the others had already returned to the altar.
At that time, Nezha was once again sacrificing his path and blood at the altar, full of unwillingness.
Lin Heng frowned, realizing something, and took a step off the highland.
"So, you didn’t receive guidance?"
Nezha, who seemed to have cried earlier, responded with red eyes, "No..."
He stood in the center of the altar, attempting to manifest the Celestial Road again and summon the World Mirror, but it was in vain.
Came to Qingqiu with hope, Nezha once again despaired.
"Is there any other way?"
Seeing Nezha’s helpless appearance, Lin Heng couldn’t help but ask Su Daji.
Su Daji shook her head helplessly: "If the World Mirror doesn’t provide guidance, then there’s naturally no resurrection opportunity."
Lin Heng was stunned, murmuring inwardly, "So, Ancestral Master Yuqing and Ancestral Master Shangqing also have no chance of resurrection..."
He felt a wave of melancholy.
Su Daji then said, "That Rakshasa, like those who came before, given the guidance, still directs to the Great Dark Asura Highland."
"And what about you? Did you receive guidance?"
Lin Heng calmed his emotions and described the guidance from the World Mirror.
Su Daji and several other powerful members of the Fox Race squinted their eyes upon hearing it, speaking in a grave tone: "Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland..."
Lin Heng noticed their change in expression and, feeling thoughtful, said, "Is that highland really that extraordinary?"
Su Daji scrutinized Lin Heng and suddenly said, "Perhaps you should give up."
Lin Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Why?"
An ancient demonic fox nearby, with interest, said, "You are a person of Daoism, and that highland has always been reviving individuals from the Buddhist Sect."
"Do you want to guess who might be resurrected?"
Lin Heng furrowed his brows, pondering.
Su Daji, however, straightforwardly said, "Alright, let me tell you directly, there are only two individuals in that highland."
"But, one is Zhunti!"
"And one is Jieyin!"
Boom!
With these words.
Not only did the Six-Eared Macaque and the Red-bottomed Macaque show expressions of shock, but Lin Heng also focused his gaze.
"Zhunti? Jieyin?"
"The founders of the Western Sect, the two oldest saints of the Buddhist Sect?"
The Black Rakshasa exclaimed in disbelief.
"That’s right."
The ancient demonic fox beside them gleefully commented to Lin Heng, "Those two are nearing revival, and the highland is guarded by their divine spirit thoughts."
"You are strong, but do you dare to take a trip there?"
Its tone carried a hint of provocation.
Su Daji felt somewhat helpless: "Alright, Third Uncle, stop trying to stir up trouble."
Afterward, she addressed Lin Heng, "I know you’ve surpassed the limits of Quasi-Saint, but I advise you not to go to Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland. Those two saints have nearly fully revived over the years, and their divine spirit thoughts are said to be increasingly terrifying."
"It’s said that a few years ago, the Demon Master Kunpeng from the Endless Fire Realm went to Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland for some unknown purpose."
"But ultimately, he returned empty-handed, scolded and repelled."
"The Demon Master Kunpeng broke through the limits of Quasi-Saint during the Witch Demon Era, much earlier than you."
"Even he failed, you can imagine."
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