Follow the path of Dao from infancy-Chapter 753 - 147: Mortal Demon Domain, Twin Buddha Children_3

Chapter 753 -147: Mortal Demon Domain, Twin Buddha Children_3

Li Qingyi’s gaze was wary as she looked at the pair of twin Buddha Children, noticing how her own reflection shimmered in their pale pupils. A sudden trepidation overwhelmed her, compelling her not to look any longer.

“Master once said that some powerful individuals begin laying out their plans from the womb, not merely born with innate talents, but instead through the stratagems of Saints!”

Zhao Qingshu’s eyes were heavy with gravity as he spoke.

“I’m certain we’re no match, the question is whether Brother Lin Shuhai can overcome.”

They turned their gaze toward Lin Shuhai. Despite his scholarly elegance that made him appear like a scholar from the Mortal Realm, they all knew just how terrifying he could be in battle.

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If they could secure the first place in this encounter, they would undoubtedly reap abundant Incense Fire, as this battle would be watched by dozens of Dynasties from the Canglan Realm, drawing countless reverent spectators and their Incense Fire offerings.

“This feels somewhat familiar…”

Li Hao observed the twin Buddha Children, his eyes shifting slightly as he recalled the Buddha Lord he had previously slain. The latter had also pursued the dual cultivation path of Buddha and Demon. For Buddhist cultivators, breaking through the worldly karmic obstacles is hard enough, but conquering the inner demons of the heart is even more challenging—a daunting milestone for all Buddhist cultivators.

To be born human is to harbor inner demons, and as Buddhist cultivators aim for transcendence, they must either subjugate or suppress those Heart Demons.

Li Hao averted his gaze, then turned to look at the Semi-Saints of the Buddhist order and the Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor.

He could faintly sense that what was before them now was not their true form but rather an avatar’s reflection.

And even though it was merely an avatar, it still enshrouded the space like a brilliant sun, instilling in onlookers an urge to worship.

Is this the most powerful Three Calamities Saint, second only to the Supreme Saint?

During his time here, Li Hao also learned about the Three Realms of Saints, each corresponding to one of Three Calamities. Surviving a calamity greatly enhances one’s power, but each calamity is also a tribulation!

Throughout history, more Saints have perished in these calamities than those who remain.

Once transcending the Three Calamities, one can leave a lasting legacy, able to live out a greatly extended lifespan to its natural end unless one seeks their own death.

At this moment, as the crowd gathered, suddenly two enormous fissures appeared in the sky, slowly revealing two figures within. Majestic in stature, they were colossal as the Heaven and Earth Law Manifestation, one the Sword Saint, and the other the Literary Saint.

Li Hao had seen the Sword Saint before and recognized at a glance that he was present in the form of an Avatar, akin to the Avatar of Void Saint that had pursued him in the past.

Likewise was the Literary Saint. This was Li Hao’s first time seeing him, appearing like a true sage, but radiating with auspiciousness. His presence seemed to conjure an illusion of a tranquil sea and bamboo forests in the void, as if a soothing breeze was passing through, creating a scene of utmost serenity.

Beside the Sword Saint, light twisted into sword shadows, forming an extraordinary Sword Domain.

The three Great Saints had gathered to witness the Pride of Heaven Battle in the Canglan Realm. Such a spectacle prompted many onlookers to burn with envy.

Regrettably, they no longer had the opportunity to ascend the stage—for to perform before Saints and earn their favor would be to shoot up to the heavens like a meteor!

With the avatars of the three Great Saints descended, the Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor, seated high above the Buddha Hall on a dazzling golden Lotus Platform, looked on with a gentle demeanor, exchanging a glance with the Literary Saint and Sword Saint, who both nodded in greeting.

Without much exchange of pleasantries—as old acquaintances—the Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor slowly declared the rules for the upcoming battle.

With forty contenders from the Three Great Sacred Lands and the Divine Dynasty’s unaffiliated individuals, the first round would not be a duel but rather retrieving Spiritual Pearls.

The Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor gestured, and a ray of Buddha light, like a golden fire, drifted down, creating a void passageway in the middle of the square.

On the other side of the passageway lay a Forbidden Land occupied by Demons.

“These are the Spiritual Pearls, scattered in the Demon Domain of Mortal Life. Based on the swiftness of returning with Spiritual Pearls, the first twenty to do so will advance, while the slower ones will be eliminated,” slowly declared the Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor.

This rule had already been investigated by some powers and had spread among the contestants like Li Hao.

Li Hao received this information secretly from Zhan Tan, and was not surprised by it; the disciples of other Sacred Lands were also unperturbed, already acquainted with the rules.

Only a few individuals like Su Yun from the unaffiliated had an astonished expression upon hearing this, showing that their backing powers were not that formidable to have learned the news in advance.

“To prevent anyone from hoarding the Spiritual Pearls, only one pearl will be released at a time, overseen by the Literary Saint and Sword Saint, and assigned randomly to a Demon’s possession within the Demon Domain of Mortal Life.”

“The first to defeat the Demon swiftly and retrieve the Spiritual Pearl will rise in rank.”

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While the Thousand Worlds Buddha Honor spoke, the silver-white Spiritual Pearl in his hand transformed into a streak of light and flew into the crevice in the center of the square.

Li Hao understood this to be akin to a Demon-slaying competition.

When the Spiritual Pearl was cast, the first to act and venture forth was a disciple of the Buddhist faction, specifically the twin Buddha Child.

This was a random selection dictated by laws, and upon seeing this much-anticipated twin Buddha Child being the first to act, the crowd was both surprised and intrigued, wondering what kind of performance would unfold.

The twin Buddha Child showed a calm demeanor without much expression. Under the attention of everyone, he walked straight into the crack in the void.

The arena was very quiet, the sights within the Demon Domain of Mortal Life unseen.

The Boundary Stone’s reflection only showcased the subsequent showdowns, not this preliminary selection.

A breath later, light emanated from the void crack, and the twin Buddha Child stepped out holding the silver-white Spiritual Pearl.

At that moment, someone responsible for timing took note and immediately announced:

“Twin Buddha Child, one minute 34 seconds!”

Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised at the expedience of his return.

But what this result implied was not clear to them. They knew only that it signaled swiftness; given that the Guardian Demon of the Spiritual Pearl was at least in the Dao Law Realm, finding and defeating it to take back the Spiritual Pearl in such a brief span was doubtlessly impressive.

Before long, the next Heavenly Pride was chosen to act—it was Zhao Qingshu, whom Li Hao had met before.

Zhao Qingshu wore a solemn expression, following the twin Buddha Child and inevitably drawing comparisons, leaving him feeling somewhat unfortunate.

Nevertheless, as a Heavenly Pride, he was not overly daunted and quickly stepped forward.

As the Spiritual Pearl was released, Zhao Qingshu entered the Demon Domain of Mortal Life.

Time passed; one thirty-minute period, then another… After a while, Li Hao estimated about fifteen minutes had passed. Eventually, a figure stumbled out from the crack—it was Zhao Qingshu.