Chapter 77: The Buddha’s Dual Aspects

 

“Amitabha. This monk’s encounter with you all today is truly fated. Why not lay down your weapons and take refuge in Buddha?” Gu Yu intoned with a compassionate Buddhist countenance.

 

The air suddenly stilled.

 

Ku Shiyi urgently warned, “Elder Gu, be careful!”

 

A cyan blade wave over ten meters high crashed down towards Gu Yu like an avalanche.

 

“Amitabha!” 

 

Gu Yu stood his ground, hands clasped, neither dodging nor avoiding. He continuously chanted Buddhist sutras as Buddhist light radiated behind him, as if a true Buddha had descended.

 

“Boom!”

 

The blade wave scattered flying grass, wood, and stones, leaving only a hundred-meter-long sword scar.

 

“Dong!”

 

A great bell tolled, and Buddhist light pierced through the dust, illuminating the night sky. A massive golden bell formed of countless Buddhist sutras and true words protected Gu Yu.

 

“Benefactor, your killing intent is too strong. In this life…”

 

Several more blade waves crashed relentlessly against the golden bell like ocean waves. The earth trembled continuously, causing even Gu Yu, who had just been as calm as an old dog, to slightly furrow his brow.

 

A bit further away, Wolf Head held dual swords, slashing out with each step forward.

 

For opponents like this who talked too much but had mediocre strength, he didn’t want to say a single word.

 

“Benefactors Ku and Gan, assist this monk in slaying the demon!”

 

Hearing the transmitted message, Ku Shiyi and Gan San exchanged a glance, silently transforming into two shadows attacking Wolf Head from both flanks.

 

In a breath, a long sword and dual halberds flashed cold light from the darkness, simultaneously attacking Wolf Head’s upper and lower body.

 

“Boring.”

 

Three thousand silver hairs danced without wind. A cyan light flashed in his cold eyes as his dual swords clashed with the long sword and halberds in reverse grip, continuously grinding and sparking.

 

Ku Shiyi and Gan San only felt pain in the palm of their hands, and a huge force rushed into their bodies uncontrollably.

 

While enduring with muffled grunts, they bit down on wooden cores in their mouths. As their mouths slightly opened, a breath of true qi activated the cores, shooting three tiny poison needles at Wolf Head.

 

“Whoosh!”

 

An ink-colored robe suddenly fluttered, obscuring the three’s vision. Six poison needles and the three people crossed paths.

 

Wolf Head, who had already dodged several meters away, stared at the ink-colored robe left on the ground. Veins slightly bulged on his forehead. This robe was bought for him by Snake in Suzhou.

 

It wasn’t for any particular reason, but it was a gift from someone. Now it was dirty and torn in two places. He blamed himself for not treasuring it properly, and also blamed those two culprits.

 

Ku Shiyi and Gan San halted, instinctively glancing back to where Gu Yu had been. If they hadn’t used hidden weapons to create distance from an expert of this level, their strength alone definitely wouldn’t have lasted two rounds!

 

Elder Gu?

 

Their pupils contracted simultaneously. Just now, Gu Yu had been standing there, protected by the golden bell, loudly chanting sutras with Buddhist light radiating all around him.

 

Where was he now?!

 

“Boom!”

 

As Gan San came to his senses, he saw a huge sword over ten meters long, wreathed in cyan flames, slash down and instantly engulf Ku Shiyi.

 

The great sword hit the ground and shattered into twelve thick blade waves that swept in all directions.

 

Run!

 

After sprinting several dozen meters, a black shadow flashed in front of Gan San.

 

Wolf Head’s left forearm draped the ink-colored robe, his right hand holding a sword, releasing overwhelming killing intent without any concealment.

 

“Damn it…”

 

The scene intensifies as the battle between these powerful cultivators escalates:

 

Gan San gritted his teeth, throwing an explosive pill into his mouth, preparing for a self-detonation attack.

 

“BOOM!!!”

 

A thunderous explosion echoed through the already chaotic forest.

 

“Amitabha. It seems Benefactors Ku and Gan have shielded this monk from tribulation today. A great virtue,” Gu Yu said, his smile almost reaching his ears. Unable to contain himself any longer, he broke into a maniacal laugh: “Hahahaha!”

 

“Crack!”

 

A black thunder serpent twisted along the ground, interrupting Gu Yu’s laughter.

 

“Benefactor seems to be a cultivator. Why align yourself with these demons?” Gu Yu asked, leaping away to dodge. His smiling face twitched uncontrollably, his expression was now ferocious, far from the compassionate Buddhist visage of before.

 

Fu Sheng didn’t answer, instead controlling the thunder serpent to open its bloody maw and lunge at Gu Yu.

 

“Hahaha! Master was indeed not deceiving me. The world is filled with demons, filled with demons!” Gu Yu cried out.

 

“Today, this monk shall save the world! Hahahaha!”

 

Half of Gu Yu’s face twisted demonically, while the other half remained compassionate, surrounded by Buddhist light.

 

Dropping his monk’s robe, Gu Yu raised his staff, bringing down countless staff shadows on the thunder serpent.

 

Great Demon-Subduing Staff!

 

The massive head of the thunder serpent was smashed apart, and its thunder body disappeared immediately.

 

“Fu Sheng, he’s the Two-Faced Buddha of the Demon Sect. His strength and realm are close to yours. He has a technique that can materialize an external dharma body. It’s very powerful, be careful!” Blue Fish transmitted to Fu Sheng before continuing to pursue Mo Nan and the others with Shen Jun.

 

“Thank you,” Fu Sheng responded, his expression slightly grave as he dodged a sudden strike from Gu Yu’s staff.

 

“I saw at a glance that you’re not human! Die, demon!” Gu Yu shouted.

 

Demon Slayer!

 

White air came out of Gu Yu’s mouth, and the terrifying true energy gathered in his palm and pushed out, forming a golden giant palm shadow that pushed across.

 

The yin-yang fish appeared on Fu Sheng’s brow and behind him. His right hand gathered unyielding force to meet the attack head-on.

 

“Boom!”

 

Fu Sheng caught the incoming black and gold staff with one palm, infusing it with his domineering force, twisting the staff into a twisted shape and forcing Gu Yu to abandon his weapon.

 

Both now weaponless, they exchanged several more palm strikes.

 

A cyan blade wave interrupted their duel.

 

Wolf Head hung the ink-colored robe on a distant tree before flashing to Fu Sheng’s side: “End this quickly.”

 

“Yes, Mr. Wolf Head!”

 

Gu Yu clasped his hands together, laughing maniacally: “Another demon has come!”

 

“Clap!”

 

External Dharma Body – Lotus Buddha!

 

A black lotus platform emanating destructive aura materialized behind Gu Yu. Atop the black lotus sat a golden Buddha, holding an ancient Bodhi tree in its arms, radiating endless Buddhist essence.

 

Wolf Head swung his sword, intending to interrupt the spell, but Gu Yu had already leaped up, merging with the black lotus Buddha.

 

The sword qi was completely blocked by the halo emitted from the Bodhi tree.

 

The battle continues to intensify, with Gu Yu revealing more of his powers:

 

“Om mani…”

 

The six-syllable mantra slowly emanated from the great Buddha, its majestic divine might pressing down on the two from the heavens.

 

In the sky, the clouds parted, revealing a golden swastika.

 

“Click.”

 

Fu Sheng was startled to see Wolf Head put away his dual swords. What did this mean?

 

Wolf Head calmly said, “Let’s wear him down.”

 

Leaving the remaining enemies to Shen Jun and the others was more than enough. He and Fu Sheng had already fallen behind and couldn’t catch up anyway. Since they couldn’t end this quickly, there was no need to rush.

 

Wolf Head thought to himself: I won’t waste energy trying to cut you down. I’ll just dodge when you attack. Let’s see how long you can maintain this state.

 

As for the pressure enveloping his body, aside from slightly affecting his mental state, it caused no substantial damage. He didn’t even bother resisting it.

 

Fu Sheng nodded, quickly grasping Wolf Head’s intention. He watchfully observed the black lotus Buddha, showing no intention to attack.

 

After a brief standoff between the Buddha and the two men, Gu Yu grew angry. What was the meaning of this?!

 

These two demons were completely disrespecting him!

 

“Buddha’s Dual Aspects! One Thought Transforms to Demon!”

 

Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Gate Pavilion…

 

Shen Yian wiped nonexistent sweat from his forehead. This old master was too fierce, wasn’t he? How could he become so formidable after learning just one game?

 

The second game had barely begun, yet he was already being thoroughly defeated.

 

Lu Wenxuan moved his knight forward, flicking his horsetail whisk with a light chuckle.

 

“Check.”