Daoism Revival System: Start with fighting against Debunker Streamer-Chapter 327 - 326: Lin Heng: This Monk Could Use a Little Help [Second Update]

Chapter 327: Chapter 326: Lin Heng: This Monk Could Use a Little Help [Second Update]

"Someone sent by the Venerable Sumeru?"

The immortals in the hall looked at each other with displeasure.

The Supreme also showed some annoyance but still resignedly said:

"Let him in."

"As you command!"

The Immortal Crane spread its wings and left.

Before long, it returned, leading an Immortal Monk to the Cloud Hall.

This Immortal Monk was, of course, Lin Heng.

As he entered the hall, Lin Heng caught sight of the Supreme of yesteryear in a single glance.

At the same time, there were also a few familiar figures in the hall.

All were once powerful figures in the Imperial City!

Now, they have also achieved the realm of immortals.

Lin Heng felt a sense of emotion, but he did not reveal his identity. Instead, he clasped his palms together towards the golden throne on the clouds and bowed:

"This humble monk, Jiutai, greets the Emperor Qianlong."

Jiutai was the Dharma name of the Immortal Monk previously slain.

However, Lin Heng’s declaration of identity did not receive a response.

Instead, it drew a slightly puzzled gaze from the Supreme.

Lin Heng’s eyes shifted slightly, and he repeated in a loud voice:

"This humble monk, Jiutai, greets the Emperor Qianlong!"

The Supreme finally regained his senses, still with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

"Master, are you under the venerable Sumeru?"

"Of course."

Lin Heng replied with a slight smile, presenting the Jade Token of that bald monk.

The Supreme’s expression turned peculiar, and after a long while, he asked:

"I wonder what brings Master Jiutai here on this trip?"

His gaze remained fixed on the other.

He couldn’t understand why.

He felt the aura emanating from Lin Heng was incredibly familiar.

To be more precise.

It was much like that figure of yesteryears...

"Your Majesty, I have come this time to meet the State Preceptor."

Lin Heng felt a bit guilty, always sensing that the Supreme seemed to have recognized him.

This made him somewhat anxious.

Unfortunately, he didn’t know where the State Preceptor was, or else he would not need to meet the former Supreme directly.

"To meet the State Preceptor..."

After hearing the purpose, the Supreme’s eyes clearly became more impatient, and he immediately waved at the Immortal Crane:

"Take him there."

"As you command!"

Entering the great hall, Lin Heng hadn’t exchanged many words before being taken away by the Immortal Crane.

But this was for the best.

The Supreme carried an aura of destiny and wielded special Imperial methods; if Lin Heng stayed longer and was discovered, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.

That was not what Lin Heng desired.

...

Elsewhere.

In the westernmost part of the Imperial City.

There lay an abyss unseen by daylight.

Below were prisoners.

Above the abyss, a towering sacrificial altar had been built.

Several Immortals of the demonic kind traveled back and forth.

Transporting one crowded prison cage after another to the top of the altar.

Those cages were engraved with Buddhist scriptures.

No matter how powerful the prisoners were with Celestial Human power, they could not break through it in the slightest.

Beside them, Zen Master Baoguan observed calmly.

For three years.

He personally handled the matter, and the occurrences numbered over a hundred.

"Suffer heinous torture within the abyss."

"Then on the high altar, endure the agony of thunder and fire."

"On the brink of death, feed them to the beasts."

"The Venerable Sumeru truly loathes the Daoist believers to the marrow..."

The monk standing beside Zen Master Baoguan commented, his tone tinged with laughter.

Zen Master Baoguan also laughed: "The Bodhisattva Fruit Position, plotted for many years, was ruined by a Daoist from that realm. Who wouldn’t be driven mad by this?"

"Indeed."

At this, the monk couldn’t help but ask curiously:

"Master, do you think the Venerable Sumeru still has a chance to attain the Bodhisattva Path Fruit?"

Zen Master Baoguan sneered: "The Bodhisattva Fruit Position is not so easily attained. Even our Great Xuan Kong Mountain’s Patriarch has not achieved the Bodhisattva Path Fruit to this day."

"The Venerable Sumeru? If his plans in the human world succeed, then fine."

"But failing and still dreaming of it?"

The disciple nodded and laughed: "Probably that’s why he acts without scruples now."

"Thinking of the past hundred years, how many from Daoism or those related to it have died at his hands, likely numbering in the hundreds of thousands."

Saying this, he slightly furrowed his brows: "By the way, Master, in the past few years, you have helped him capture many Daoist followers, shouldn’t he be delivering the promised Buddha Lotus soon?"

Zen Master Baoguan nodded: "In the coming days, they should send someone to deliver the Buddha Lotus."

No sooner had he finished speaking.

A streak of light descended, revealing a disciple.

"Master, a Master under the Venerable Sumeru seeks an audience from outside!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Zen Master Baoguan instantaneously showed delight.

"Quickly invite him in!"

...

As the Master sent by the Venerable Sumeru appeared, Zen Master Baoguan also displayed a joyful smile and greeted Lin Heng with clasped palms from afar.

Hearing this, Lin Heng naturally sped up his pace, smiling as he approached.

However, his gaze inadvertently swept to the nearby sacrificial altar, and upon seeing one packed prison cage after another being elevated, enduring the tribulation of thunder and fire.

He couldn’t help but ask curiously: "State Preceptor, what is that?"

Zen Master Baoguan assumed he was questioning the prisoners’ identities and smiled:

"Rest assured, Master."

"Since I’ve given my word to the Venerable Sumeru, I naturally won’t inflate numbers by using unsuitable prisoners."

"Those, I assure you, are all confirmed Daoist followers!"

At these words, Lin Heng’s expression changed abruptly.

Zen Master Baoguan noticed his odd expression and misunderstood:

"Could it be, Master, that you think the suffering they’ve endured isn’t sufficient?"

At this conception, he immediately shouted towards the monks transporting the prison cages to the abyss: "Add more torture, both to the physical body and divine soul!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng hurriedly intervened: "No!"

Zen Master Baoguan showed a puzzled face.

Suppressing his emotions, Lin Heng calmly said: "What I mean is, these people still have a use for the Venerable; don’t act on them for now."

"A use?"

Zen Master Baoguan’s face turned strange. Fearing his suspicion, Lin Heng quickly took out the letter.

"State Preceptor, you should perhaps look at the Venerable’s letter first."

Zen Master Baoguan took the letter, and instantly, the restriction vanished, revealing a strand of Buddhist scripture that then quickly disappeared.

Zen Master Baoguan chuckled wryly.

"The Venerable Sumeru truly holds an abiding grudge against the previous subjects who ascended a century ago?"

"To the point of wanting to use thousands to feed his divine beast..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Fortunately, Zen Master Baoguan didn’t notice his expression, only asked:

"Master, did you bring the item the Venerable Sumeru asked you to?"

"The item?"

Lin Heng was taken aback and forced a smile: "State Preceptor, what are you referring to?"

Lin Heng felt anxious inside; he truly had no idea that there was something beyond the letter he was supposed to bring.

Although all the bald monk’s treasures were in his possession.

The problem was that he had no idea what the other party was referring to.

"Master, you pretending to not know is rather unkind, isn’t it?"

As expected.

Zen Master Baoguan instantly displayed displeasure.

Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, Lin Heng immediately said:

"Please don’t take offense, State Preceptor."

"The item, naturally, I have brought."

"However, I happen to have a small favor to ask of you, State Preceptor, in return..."