I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 152 - 106: Major Upgrade, a Shocking Change at the 3 Fire Temple

Chapter 152: Chapter 106: Major Upgrade, a Shocking Change at the 3 Fire Temple

A secret door appeared where the withered bone aberration had first been sitting.

If the withered bone aberration hadn’t been destroyed, the secret door would have been very difficult to find.

Shen Bai gazed at the square secret door, rubbing his chin.

He then inserted the tip of Cold Moon into the seam of the secret door.

The next moment, Shen Bai pried the secret door open with Cold Moon.

As he pried the door open, a spiral staircase leading downward was revealed.

The stairwell was brightly lit, not at all like the dark space they were currently in.

Shen Bai looked it over and said calmly, "There is no aura of aberrations here. It seems to be safe."

It wasn’t just Shen Bai. The other Jianghu People gathered around as well, peering cautiously into the stairwell with wary eyes.

And you couldn’t blame them for their caution.

After all, they had faced one danger after another ever since entering the back mountain. For them, each one had been a life-threatening crisis.

Only Shen Bai had been able to power his way through.

If it weren’t for Shen Bai today, they likely would have been completely wiped out long ago.

Wuhua put his palms together. "In that case, let’s go down and have a look."

"This is likely the final part of our journey."

Everyone nodded. Without another thought, they all sat down on the spot to meditate and recover.

The recent exertion had been terrifyingly draining, so they decided to recover their strength before exploring further.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, once they had mostly recovered, the group finally started toward the staircase.

...

Shen Bai held Amber in one arm and carried Cold Moon in the other.

They encountered no danger on their way down the stairs. The descent was smooth, and they followed the spiral staircase all the way down until they arrived in a lush jungle, filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

The sinister atmosphere was gone, replaced by the scent of fresh air.

Shen Bai took a couple of deep breaths, his gaze fixed on a flight of steps partially hidden by the jungle in the distance. "It seems everything is finally over."

They were now on a mountaintop, and from there, they could see the magnificent Xuanxin Temple below.

Those with keen eyesight could even see the light of the Buddha’s Six Wheels flickering.

A wave of emotion washed over the crowd as they took in the sight. Recalling everything they had endured on the back mountain, they were still shaken with lingering fear.

One of the Jianghu People suddenly stepped forward from the group. He cupped his fists toward Shen Bai in a common Jianghu salute, his expression solemn.

Shen Bai was unsure of the man’s intentions, but he said nothing, simply watching him with a look of interest.

After completing the salute, the Jianghu man spoke with great earnestness, "We all owe you our thanks for this trip, Lord Shen, and we all reaped benefits from it. If you have free time in the future, please pay a visit to Gale Valley. Everyone there will give you the warmest of welcomes."

Shen Bai nodded. "Everyone here contributed. I merely did what the situation called for. If I have the time, I will certainly visit you at Gale Valley."

Despite Shen Bai’s humble words, the crowd couldn’t help but recall his incredible feats inside the golden Buddha head. To them, the Shen Bai of this moment seemed like a completely different person from the one before.

If the Shen Bai from before had been wild and arrogant, the Shen Bai standing before them now was as humble and refined as a cultured young nobleman.

Not to be outdone, the other Jianghu People also stepped forward to salute Shen Bai. They all extended invitations for him to visit their respective factions when he was free, assuring him he would be welcomed.

Shen Bai was no stranger to such social niceties. He knew he would be staying in Fenglin State for a long time, so he responded to each person with a smile.

This exchange solidified the Jianghu People’s opinion: Shen Bai was destined for greater things and would one day surely move beyond Fenglin State.

After all, if any of them possessed Shen Bai’s level of strength, their arrogance would have known no bounds long ago.

They would never be as humble as a nobleman and as gentle as jade, like Shen Bai.

After the exchange of pleasantries, Shen Bai said nothing more and took the lead, heading down the steps.

...

The path back was, naturally, unobstructed.

The group followed the stairs down and arrived at Xuanxin Temple.

By now, the light from the Buddha’s Six Wheels had grown dim, becoming as ordinary as stars that have lost their luster.

As Shen Bai and the others arrived, the last glimmer of light from the Buddha’s Six Wheels finally vanished. It crumbled into a pile of rubble and fell to the ground.

Abbot Huisheng put his palms together and recited a Buddhist prayer. He gazed at the ruins of the Buddha’s Six Wheels, his face filled with sorrowful reluctance.

"Now, the last relic our founder left for us has returned to dust. Everything is transient, like a passing cloud of smoke."

"Merciful Buddha."

All the monks wore expressions of grief.

The wistful emotion in Abbot Huisheng’s eyes faded. He stepped forward and began asking about the situation on the back mountain.

Shen Bai remained silent, so Wuhua naturally took on the role of spokesperson and began to explain everything that had happened on the back mountain.

Abbot Huisheng was stunned by the tale, his heart pounding in his chest with shock and fear.

Upon learning that it was Shen Bai who had turned the tide against impossible odds, Abbot Huisheng—despite his seniority—actually performed a deep, formal bow to him.

Shen Bai sidestepped to only receive half of the bow. "Abbot Huisheng," he said, "you are a man of great virtue and prestige in Fenglin State. I am not worthy of such a formal gesture."

"Lord Shen, you are too modest," Abbot Huisheng insisted. "For what you have accomplished on this journey, you are more than deserving of this bow."

Abbot Huisheng did not stop. Only after completing the formal bow with true solemnity did he speak. "The secret of Xuanxin Temple has come to an end. The Buddhist Teachings Assembly has one final day. Please, stay and dine at Xuanxin Temple tonight."

The group nodded in acceptance.

Shen Bai, however, glanced around and asked, "What about the people who were teleported out?"