The Unworldly Buddha Three Lives Body and Unwavering Golden Nature

"Cough... cough cough!"

A violent coughing fit erupted from the floor of the Vital Essence Chamber. Wang Yue's eyes snapped open, the blinding white light causing him to instinctively squint.

The night-luminescent pearls embedded in the chamber's ceiling still cast a soft glow, and the surrounding vital essence lingered like a thin mist. However, the scent of blood in the air had greatly diminished, replaced by a faint, almost imperceptible golden aura.

He struggled to sit up, his first instinct to reach for his shoulder. Where a wound that exposed bone should have been, only smooth skin remained, not even a scar, as if last night's ordeal had been nothing more than a nightmare.

"I... I'm really okay?" Wang Yue was filled with astonishment. He clearly remembered being struck in the shoulder by the Three-Headed Buddha's divine soul, his consciousness forcibly invaded. Before he lost consciousness, he'd even heard the sound of the divine soul pursuing him. How could he be completely unharmed upon waking?

He quickly checked his entire body. His black attire was soaked with blood, but there wasn't a single wound.

The fourteen streams of Blood Essence within him flowed smoothly, even increasing by two streams compared to before he lost consciousness.

Even the stamina he had depleted during the previous battle had fully recovered, leaving him feeling an unprecedented surge of strength.

As he pondered this mystery, a line of golden text suddenly appeared in his mind, exploding in his consciousness like thunder:

[Detected intrusion of an anomalous divine soul into the host's consciousness.]

[System automatically triggered defensive mechanism, proceeding to shatter, analyze, and absorb the anomalous divine soul.]

[Absorption complete! New divine ability acquired: Unworldly Buddha Three Lives Body.]

[Divine Ability: Unworldly Buddha Three Lives Body can condense the "Incense Body" and "Vital Essence Body," achieving three bodies in one life with infinite applications.]

[Acquired: A wisp of Unwavering Golden Nature. Neither yin nor yang, neither alive nor dead, it will not decay with the passage of time nor be altered by external forces.]

It can be utilized with one's own body or cultivation techniques. The unwavering shall remain eternally vibrant.

[Note: The anomalous divine soul, Three-Headed Buddha, has been completely annihilated.]

"This... is this real?" Wang Yue was completely stunned, his fingers trembling unconsciously. He had thought the system could only extract talents and analyze items, never imagining it could automatically defend against divine soul invasions, let alone shatter and absorb divine souls of gods and buddhas.

He suddenly recalled the scene before he lost consciousness: the Three-Headed Buddha's golden divine soul had surged into his consciousness like a tide. At the time, his head had felt like it was splitting, but now he realized it wasn't the divine soul trying to possess him, but rather the system forcibly "dismantling" it!

"Holy crap, the system... swallowed the Three-Headed Buddha?" Wang Yue swallowed hard, a tempest raging in his heart. That was an evil divine soul capable of reviving through vital essence and incense offerings, even allowing Ling Fang to regenerate endlessly. And it was just absorbed by his system?

Wang Yue remained in a daze for a long time before recovering from the shock of having absorbed a divine soul.

He pushed himself up from the ground, glancing down at his body. His black clothes were stained with dried blood, but both the Black Cloud Fist Armor and the second-tier inner armor were nowhere to be seen.

"Where's my fist armor and inner armor?" His heart tightened, and he quickly began searching the chamber. He checked the cushion in the corner, the wooden box containing elixirs, even the recess beneath the night-luminescent pearls, but the two pieces of equipment had vanished as if into thin air, leaving not a trace.

"Could someone have taken them while I was unconscious?" Wang Yue frowned. The Black Cloud Fist Armor was a second-tier weapon he had forged himself, and the inner armor was a treasure lent to him by Liu Haibing. Losing them would not only be a pity but also something he couldn't explain to Liu Haibing.

Suppressing his doubts, he decided to leave the chamber first and ask Wang Hezheng or Wang Shuo about the situation. Anyone who could enter the Vital Essence Chamber must be a core member of the Wang Clan.

As he pushed open the chamber door, a strong smell of blood assaulted his senses, causing Wang Yue to instinctively tense up.

He looked up and saw a few drops of dark red blood scattered across the stone slab path in the courtyard, leading towards the main hall.

"What happened?" Wang Yue's heart sank, and he quickly headed towards the main hall.

Just as he reached the entrance of the main hall, he saw Wang Hezheng seated in the main seat. His blue robe was stained with fresh blood, even his beard had streaks of red, and his expression was so grim it seemed like water could drip from it. The aura around him was intensifying, his pressure like an invisible mountain, making it difficult for Wang Yue to breathe.

"You're awake." Wang Hezheng's gaze was like a cold blade, fixed on Wang Yue, his voice devoid of any warmth. "Why did you kill Ling Fang?"

Wang Yue's lips twitched slightly. He hadn't expected Wang Hezheng to ask about this directly.

He didn't back down, meeting Wang Hezheng's gaze, his voice firm: "He targeted me, showed me malice multiple times, and even tried to control me using the Buddha statue's power. If I hadn't killed him, I would be the one dead!"

"Insolence!" Wang Hezheng slammed his palm on the table, causing the teacup on it to jump. The scalding tea splashed onto the tabletop. "Killing someone privately, you have quite the nerve! Killing Ling Fang and then running back to the Wang Clan covered in blood – are you afraid people won't know it was the Wang Clan, afraid they won't find us?"

His imposing presence grew even more concentrated, and the smell of blood in the air seemed to become more pungent.

Wang Yue was stunned by his roar, momentarily unsure how to respond. He truly hadn't considered the implications of exposing the Wang Clan. At the time, his mind was solely focused on eliminating Ling Fang as a threat, overlooking the subsequent consequences.

Just then, he suddenly remembered the bizarre scene he witnessed during the grand sacrifice. He quickly spoke up, "Patriarch, I didn't kill without reason! During the grand sacrifice, I personally saw the Essence Refining Qi Transformation Array in the sky reverse flow, with streams of vital essence pouring into the Buddha statue in the Three-Headed Buddha Temple like a blue river. The Buddha statue even emitted a golden light!"

"And Li Fang, he strongly urged me to worship that Buddha statue at the time, his words full of manipulation. When I refused, he developed murderous intent towards me." Wang Yue spoke rapidly, revealing all the anomalies of that day. "If I hadn't run fast enough, I would have become a sacrifice to the Buddha statue long ago!"

Wang Hezheng's tensed body suddenly froze, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He stared intently at Wang Yue, his tone laced with disbelief: "You can see the Essence Refining Qi Transformation Array in the sky?"

The Essence Refining Qi Transformation Array was a secret formation set up by the Dragon Transformation Sect. Only those holding the core of the formation could vaguely sense it. How could Wang Yue possibly see the array's flow?

"Yes!" Wang Yue nodded without hesitation, then dropped an even more astonishing piece of information: "I can also see that the great array will lower a pillar of vital essence directly into your private residence's study, Patriarch!"

"What?" Wang Hezheng's expression changed drastically. He stood up abruptly and walked quickly to Wang Yue, examining him closely. Those eyes were clear yet sharp, not like someone who was lying.

A tempest raged in his heart. Wang Yue could not only see the formation but also knew about the vital essence pillar leading to his private study. This couldn't be a coincidence! Could this child possess some kind of talent?

Wang Hezheng's imposing presence gradually subsided, the anger on his face fading, replaced by a deep complexity.

He was silent for a long time before slowly saying, "Enough, I am aware of this matter.

Li Fang was connected to the anomalies at the Three-Headed Buddha Temple. Killing him might not be a bad thing."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "But you must remember, next time you encounter such a situation, consult with the clan first. Never act recklessly again! The Wang Clan's current situation is precarious and cannot withstand any disturbances."

"You should go back now and rest well," Wang Hezheng waved his hand, signaling Wang Yue to leave.

Wang Yue bowed respectfully and turned towards his own residence.

He could feel that although Wang Hezheng hadn't explicitly stated it, he had clearly believed his words.

Watching Wang Yue's retreating back, Wang Hezheng sat back down in the main seat, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, his mind in turmoil: "To be able to see through the Essence Refining Qi Transformation Array... this child's talent is probably more terrifying than I imagined.

How will the Dragon Transformation Sect treat him if they find out about this? And how should the Wang Clan position itself?"

The bloodstains in the courtyard were gradually drying in the wind, and Wang Hezheng's gaze drifted into the distance, his brows tightly furrowed.

As Wang Yue walked towards his residence along the bluestone path, he passed the training grounds and heard a clamor of discussion. Several Wang Clan disciples who were practicing their fists were gathered together, their faces pale as they whispered to each other, their voices filled with shock.

"Did you guys hear? The Three-Headed Buddha Temple… was massacred!" A tall, thin disciple lowered his voice, but couldn't hide the panic in his tone. "Overnight, all the monks in the temple, as well as the martial artists guarding the surroundings, lost their lives. Not even a trace of a struggle was left behind. The entire temple is empty, with only bloodstains and corpses littering the ground!"

"Those people didn't even resist; they were killed!"

"Is that true or not? It was so lively yesterday during the grand celebration, how could it suddenly be massacred?" Another round-faced disciple looked incredulous. "I heard my dad say that the Spirit Seeking Prefecture was alerted and has already issued an order for all families and gangs in Changyun County to mobilize. They must find the culprit, and if they can't, even the clan leader will be held accountable!"

"Who knows which ruthless person did it… They even dared to attack the Buddha Temple. Do they not want to live anymore?"

The murmurs exploded in Wang Yue's ears like thunder. His footsteps suddenly stopped, the corners of his mouth trembling uncontrollably. The image of Wang Hezheng covered in blood flashed through his mind.

The bloodstains on Wang Hezheng were not from fighting outsiders at all, but rather to cover his tracks. He had cleaned up the scene at the Buddha Temple overnight!

He had killed Li Fang, but left behind a mess of bloodstains and the hidden danger of Wang Clan disciples entering the temple late at night. It was Wang Hezheng who, after he fell unconscious, quietly disposed of all evidence. To completely conceal the truth, he even went so far as to massacre the temple, eliminating anyone who might leak information, and taking the blame for this disaster that could have led to accountability from the Spirit Seeking Prefecture!

"It was me… I was too reckless." Wang Yue's heart felt as if it were being tightly squeezed by an invisible hand, sending a dull, throbbing pain.

He had always thought he was cautious enough, but he never expected that a moment of murderous intent would bring such great trouble to the Wang Clan. If it weren't for Wang Hezheng's timely cleanup, the Wang Clan would likely be surrounded by people from the Spirit Seeking Prefecture by now, facing utter destruction.

He turned and walked towards Wang Hezheng's private residence, his steps heavy as if cast in lead.

Reaching the stone steps at the entrance of the private residence, Wang Yue didn't hesitate. With a "thump," he knelt on the ground and bowed deeply towards the closed door. His forehead struck the cold bluestone slab, making a dull sound.

A line of clear tears slid down his cheeks, dripping onto the stone slab and spreading a small wet patch.

Since transmigrating to this world, he had always treated the Wang Clan as a temporary resting place. Although he had accepted Wang Shuo's teachings and Wang Hezheng's resources, he had always maintained a degree of caution in his heart, never truly considering this place his home.

Faced with Li Fang's threat, his first thought was to strike first, but he overlooked the consequences his actions might bring to the Wang Clan. This lack of trust, this unauthorized action, had almost led to a grave mistake.

"Clan Leader, I was wrong this time," Wang Yue murmured towards the door, his voice choked with emotion. "From now on, I will think thrice before acting and will never again let the Wang Clan be in danger because of me."

He slowly stood up, wiping the tears from his face. His eyes, initially filled with guilt, became resolute. Wang Hezheng's cleanup was his protection, and also a warning to him.

From this day forward, he was no longer alone. He had the Wang Clan behind him, and every decision he made had to consider the safety of the entire family.

In the Wang Clan's courtyard, Wang Yue's figure grew farther and farther away, but his steps were more steady than when he arrived. This lesson had truly made him understand the weight of the word "responsibility," and it had also allowed him to find a true sense of belonging in this world.