"You... what God-Slaying Whip? That's just a legend, it doesn't exist at all!" Tian Yuanzi's expression changed drastically, and he immediately retorted.
"Really? I wonder if it really doesn't exist, or if someone has ulterior motives~" Master Dandong showed no mercy.
"Dandong, your words are malicious. Do you know what I'm thinking? You're just making wild guesses? Let me tell you, Kunlun doesn't even have such a thing as the God-Slaying Whip!" Tian Yuanzi said with a gloomy expression.
"I think you should stop arguing. Tian Yuanzi, whether Kunlun has the God-Slaying Whip or not is no longer important. You shouldn't go into the Xuan Yin Cave anymore. You just want to find a powerful Earth Immortal, right? You can find one without even going into the cave. Why go in and throw your lives away?" Master Xukong became displeased with their argument.
"What? What are you saying, Void?" Master Dandong almost jumped up, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
“That’s right, Void, don’t talk nonsense. Are you talking about the people from Yaochi Immortal Palace? But do you even know where Yaochi Immortal Palace is? Instead of looking for it, we might as well enter Xuan Yin Cave, where there’s still a glimmer of hope.” Although Master Xuan Yang didn’t agree to lend the magic weapon, he still found it unbelievable to hear such words.
Chapter 966: Now that I know you all...
Xu Kong glanced at Tian Yuanzi and said, "I wasn't talking about the Jade Pool Immortal Palace. I was referring to someone else."
"Another person? Who is it? Could it be that someone else is an Earth Immortal?" This time, Zhang Tianyi was not calm at all and said in great surprise.
“Yes, how could that be? How could we not know?” Master Dandong exclaimed.
"Speak quickly, who is it? Which faction are they from?" Master Xuanyang became excited and almost grabbed Xukong by the collar.
Xu Kong didn't rush to speak, but looked at Tian Yuanzi and said, "Some people know this too. But they just won't say it. I'm afraid it wouldn't be good if I said it, would it?" Everyone wasn't stupid. They quickly realized what Tian Yuanzi had done with that underhanded move. They were already somewhat dissatisfied with Tian Yuanzi's title of number one, and now they were even more unhappy.
"Tian Yuanzi, tell me quickly, who is it?" Master Dandong rushed up to Tian Yuanzi and shouted.
"I don't know him," Tian Yuanzi said, his face grim. After all, Li Yang was his mortal enemy, having killed two of his disciples. He felt he couldn't bear the shame of asking such a person for help.
"It doesn't matter if you don't know the person, the important thing is that he can deal with the Blood Demon~ do you understand?" Master Dandong shouted in dissatisfaction.
"Hmph~ Even if you know who it is, don't be delusional and expect them to help you. They're more than happy to see the Blood Demon reborn~" Tian Yuanzi sneered.
"What are you saying? Does that mean someone who has achieved the Earth Immortal realm is a member of the demonic path?" Everyone was dumbfounded. They were already overwhelmed and didn't know how to deal with the Blood Demon. Now, another Earth Immortal from the demonic path had appeared. What way out did the five righteous sects have? They might as well all commit suicide.
"He's not a member of the demonic path. He cultivates pure Buddhist techniques," Xu Kong added unexpectedly, immediately whetting everyone's appetite once again. The most agitated was Master Dan Dong, who exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible! I know all the outstanding Buddhist disciples in the world. I know which one has the potential to become a great master. If I'm not being arrogant, I'm the one in Buddhism most likely to achieve Earth Immortal status right now—only I, Dan Dong. I am currently the highest-ranking member of Buddhism. Could there be a Buddhist disciple with higher cultivation and seniority than me? Could it be a reclusive, unparalleled high monk? If so, Buddhism is known for its compassion, not what Xu Kong described. He would definitely come out to help eliminate the Blood Demon without being asked. What's going on?" Master Dan Dong's mind was blank; he didn't know what to do. He was so anxious he wanted to grab Xu Kong by the neck and drag him out everything he knew, to stop him from spilling the beans. It was driving him crazy.
Dodging Dan Dong's grab, Xu Kong sneered, "Is it only disciples of your Buddhist sect who can practice Buddhist techniques?"
“What do you mean by that? Did this person secretly learn Buddhist magic? But since he has learned it, it is fate. I will not pursue it. On the contrary, I will congratulate him and go over to discuss the Dharma with him and ask him for guidance on the path of cultivation.” Master Dandong said with his hands clasped together.
"He doesn't have that kind of free time. Speaking of which, you two really do have some kind of fate~" Void said with a strange look in his eyes.
"What kind of fate? Tell me quickly~" Master Dandong asked eagerly.
"It's not exactly a good fate. But he has indeed achieved the Vajra Indestructible Body, and is definitely at the Earth Immortal level," Void said seriously and affirmatively.
"Huh? Really? Someone has actually achieved an indestructible body?" Master Dandong was almost petrified, so excited that he couldn't speak coherently.
"Of course it's true. Would I lie to you?" Void said.
"Hahaha... It really does exist! The indestructible body really does exist. It can be achieved in the mortal realm. Although I haven't achieved it, at least someone else has. I must ask him for his insights and experiences!" Master Dandong said with a hearty laugh.
"You might want to know, but they might not be willing to tell you," Void sneered.
"Then I'll go and become your apprentice!" Dan Dong said excitedly.
"You really can do that?" Void's expression was strange.
"What's with that expression? The capable should do more, and the accomplished should be teachers. Is there anything wrong with that?" Dan Dong frowned.
“That’s right. You’re absolutely right. But some people just can’t bring themselves to do it. Even if all of us step in, it won’t work. Only if someone else steps in can we possibly get that important person to agree to it.” Xu Kong said, glancing sideways at Tian Yuanzi.
"What exactly happened to Tian Yuanzi? Speak up!" Dan Dong shouted excitedly.
Tian Yuanzi glared at Xu Kong, secretly cursing him for his meddlesome and quick-tongued nature. He then recalled how Xu Kong had been the first to agree when he suggested handing over the magic weapon. Not only had he gained a good reputation, but he was also the one who revealed Li Yang's status as an Earth Immortal. Naturally, no one would pursue the matter of borrowing the magic weapon anymore; instead, they would want something from him. In the end, Xu Kong had become the good guy, and all his efforts had been wasted on others. Tian Yuanzi was frustrated.
"Can I do it? I'm even less likely to do it. He's my enemy. How could he possibly give me face?" Tian Yuanzi sneered.
"You're enemies? What enemies?" Everyone was stunned. You're enemies? How did you manage to come back alive? You must have met before. If you were truly enemies, would he have spared your life? Lies, excuses!
“He killed my disciple. Do you think that’s a huge grudge?” Tian Yuanzi sneered.
"Huh? You're talking about him? How could it be him? He's just a low-level cultivator. Even if he has the best aptitude, it's impossible for him to reach the Earth Immortal level in such a short time. Impossible!" Zhang Tianyi shook his head vigorously, expressing his disbelief.
"You don't want to believe it, but do you think I do? I don't want to admit it either. But that's the truth, what can I do?" Tian Yuanzi was even more frustrated than before.
"You mean he's mastered the Indestructible Body?" Danton grabbed Xu Kong's collar and shouted.
"Let me go! Nonsense, if it wasn't him, it would be you~" Void pushed Dan Dong away and said unhappily.
“Impossible. Absolutely impossible. Without extraordinary opportunities and merits, it is impossible to achieve an indestructible body. This is absolutely impossible!” Master Dandong muttered to himself.
"Is that an obsession? Or are you insisting on the wrong thing? Or is your understanding completely wrong? If your practice method is correct..."
"Then why can't you become an Earth Immortal? Maybe there's something fishy about your Buddhist cultivation methods that you can't understand. But others can understand it~" Xu Kong said sarcastically.
“Yes, yes, yes. You’re absolutely right. I must have been wrong. All things in the world can lead to Buddhahood, so perhaps my insistence is flawed. My understanding is problematic. I need to correct it; I need enlightenment. No, I must go and consult this eminent Buddhist monk!” Master Dandong said with utmost seriousness.
"Hmph! You actually went to consult such a murderous maniac? Is he also a high-ranking monk from your Buddhist sect? How laughable!" Tian Yuanzi said with a sneer.
"Do you know what merit and Buddhahood are? Killing eight hundred to save a thousand is a great merit. A group of eight hundred bandits kidnapped a caravan of one thousand people. Buddha happened to be passing by. If he had told the merchants, they could have gathered and killed the bandits. If he hadn't told them, the merchants would have fallen into the bandits' trap and died. But Buddha couldn't ignore it either. In that case, the eight hundred bandits would also be committing evil deeds. In the end, Buddha had to personally kill the eight hundred bandits and save the one thousand merchants. The eight hundred bandits were also spared the opportunity to commit evil deeds and generate karmic retribution. So tell me, isn't killing eight hundred people a bad deed? Isn't it wrong?" Master Dandong said emphatically.
"Nonsense and fallacy!" Tian Yuanzi scoffed. Although he knew Dan Dong was right, he absolutely refused to beg Li Yang for help.
Master Dandong, having vented his anger, didn't argue with him. It was as if Li Yang's matter had given his mind a great baptism and elevation. He smiled faintly and said, "Whether my words are fallacious or not, I know myself. But today's matter must be resolved. The Blood Demon is about to be born, and we can't delay any longer."
"Yes. The matter of the Blood Demon can't be delayed any longer. Tian Yuanzi, as the leader of the righteous path, hailed as the number one, shouldn't you shoulder the responsibility of being the number one at this point?" Master Xuan Yang said, looking at Tian Yuanzi. He also felt that this approach was much more reliable than letting Zhang Tianyi enter the Xuan Yin Cave.
"Why aren't you going?!" Tian Yuanzi shouted.