Venerable Formless! (4K)

In the Eastern Immortal Realm, in the White River Kingdom.

A man and a woman carrying Long Swords walked through the bluestone streets. They were a handsome couple; the man was dressed in black, and the woman in a light blue fairy dress.

The city's inhabitants and Xiuzhenzhe all turned to look at them, their eyes filled with hostility, and stopped what they were doing.

"Aotian, don't you feel there's something strange about the White River Kingdom?"

Liu Yiyi felt a chill run down her spine.

From Xiuzhenzhe people, everyone in the White River Kingdom seemed lost and disoriented, and were filled with wary hostility towards outsiders.

Dugu Aotian nodded. "Something unusual must be going on. But what's strange is that there's absolutely no aura of Great Demon in the White River Kingdom."

Liu Yiyi chimed in, "Not only that, there's no Devil Qi, and no smell of blood."

Liu Yiyi took Dugu Aotian's arm; the eeriness of the White River Kingdom made her uneasy.

Dugu Aotian Yu Guang around the alley, where the mortals were all emaciated and dressed in rags.

Not only ordinary people, but even several Xiuzhenzhe at the Dao Palace Realm were pale, thin, and listless.

Ordinary people might go hungry during years of famine, but it would be very unusual for Xiuzhenzhe to be so thin, with tattered Daoist Robes full of patches.

"Perhaps the answer lies there."

Dugu Aotian gazed at the most magnificent Treasure Pagoda in the city.

This Treasure Pagoda is 188 feet tall, resplendent in gold and green, and even its outer walls are made of top-grade Artifact Refining materials.

This is just an ordinary small city in the White River Kingdom, with a population of no more than a million. They had to tighten their belts to build such a Treasure Pagoda.

Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi walked towards the Hundred Zhangs Treasure Pagoda.

White-robed guards stood watch outside the Treasure Pagoda. Seeing that Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi wanted to Treasure Pagoda, they stopped them, saying, "Outsiders may only go this far; no further is permitted."

Upon seeing this, the mortals and Xiuzhenzhe from the surrounding White River Kingdom gathered around, and the hostility in their eyes towards Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi intensified.

"I'd like to see what kind of mystery you're trying to pull."

Dugu Aotian moved like a ghost, instantly appearing in front of a white-robed messenger. He grabbed the messenger's head with his right hand, and in the instant their eyes met, Dugu Aotian's Divine Sense, like a sharp blade, pierced into the white-robed messenger's mind!

"The Soul-Seeking Technique!?"

The other white-clad messengers, seeing their companion attacked, wanted to intervene.

Ding ding!

With a clang of metal clashing against metal, all the magical Law Treasures of these white-robed messengers were knocked away by Liu Yiyi's Long Sword.

The white-robed messengers were pale, knowing that Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi's cultivation was far superior to theirs, but they still stubbornly insisted. "You have offended the Venerable One, your sins are grave, and you will surely be punished by the gods!"

"Release the Venerable One's messenger immediately!"

"They are offending the divine authority of His Holiness; they will go to hell!"

"Get out of our White River Kingdom!"

Enraged, the onlookers, both mortals and Xiuzhenzhe, disregarded the difference in their cultivation levels and swarmed forward to subdue Liu Yiyi and Dugu Aotian.

Are you all crazy?

Liu Yiyi couldn't indiscriminately kill mortals, so she could only offer up a Bronze Bell.

The Bronze Bell formed Barrier, shielding Liu Yiyi and Dugu Aotian within.

No matter how these mortals and Xiuzhenzhe attacked, the Bronze Bell's Barrier remained unmoved.

"Land of Ultimate Bliss... Venerable Formless..."

Dugu Aotian learned of the changes in the White River Kingdom from the white-robed envoy's Sea of Consciousness.

"Aotian, do you know their origins?"

"This Sects called 'Land of Ultimate Bliss' controls the White River Kingdom, demanding that its followers go bankrupt to support them, and also requiring the annual tribute of young boys and girls... This Treasure Pagoda was built by the entire population of the city by exhausting their wealth."

Dugu Aotian's expression was displeased.

The Sects of the White River Kingdom are not much different from the Demon Sects, only they wear a sacred cloak.

"They'd go bankrupt, sell their children, just to support Sects they have no relation to? What are they thinking?"

Seeing these ordinary people and Xiuzhenzhe from the White River Kingdom acting like madmen, and worshipping the Land of Ultimate Bliss with boundless devotion, Liu Yiyi finally understood the source of her chills.

These people are all crazy.

Two normal people walking among a group of lunatics would be terrifying to anyone.

"What kind of demons dare to offend our Land of Ultimate Bliss? Aren't they afraid of descending to the eighteenth level of hell?"

At the top of the Treasure Pagoda, the Buddha Light, and a sacred aura spread out.

"Venerable One?"

Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi both looked towards the Treasure Pagoda. Could it be that the Venerable Formless they spoke of was cultivating inside the Treasure Pagoda?

"Lord Holy Envoy!"

"Please, Your Excellency, intervene and vanquish the evil spirits."

"Please, Your Majesty, bless us so that we may enter the cycle of reincarnation, become Changsheng Never Dies our next life, and be free from the suffering of illness."

Ordinary people and Xiuzhenzhe of the White River Kingdom knelt down in unison, worshipping the Treasure Pagoda with devout expressions.

"Just a holy envoy."

Dugu Aotian had assumed that the mastermind behind the calamities against the White River Kingdom Venerable Formless, was in this Treasure Pagoda, but it turned out to be just a holy envoy.

Reading the white-robed messenger's Divine Sense, one learns that the Land of Ultimate Bliss Sects has a strict hierarchy, consisting of Venerables, Guardian, Holy Messengers, and Messengers.

Every city has a holy envoy in charge.

A White-Robed Holy Envoy in the air.

As the White-Robed Holy Envoy appeared, celestial maidens scattered flowers, golden lotuses sprang from the ground, and chanting Buddhist Chant resounded, as if Saint had been born.

The mortals and Xiuzhenzhe of the White River Kingdom below were even more devout, not daring to look directly at him.

The White-Robed Holy Envoy coldly glanced at Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi. When his gaze fell on the peerless beauty of Liu Yiyi, a hint of greed flashed deep in his eyes.

This city has no Immortal Maiden of such beauty and grace.

"Are you a member of the Demon Sects?"

The White-Robed Holy Envoy sensed the Devil Qi emanating from Dugu Aotian and frowned.

Could it be that members of the Demon Sect have come to cause trouble?

"He really is a demon!"

"Please, Your Majesty, act swiftly to vanquish this demon!"

The mortals and Xiuzhenzhe of the White River Kingdom were filled with fear and desperately sought the help of the White-Robed Holy Envoy to eliminate the Demon.

"No matter which Demon Sect you come from, you dare to offend our Land of Ultimate Bliss, and you deserve to be executed."

Amidst the clamor of numerous believers, the White-Robed Holy Envoy had no choice but to take action.

A Golden Alms Bowl was offered up, transforming into the size of a mountain, blotting out the sky and radiating a terrifying pressure.

If it were suppressed, at least half of the entire city would likely be destroyed.

"Your Majesty the Holy Envoy possesses great Divine Ability powers; these mere demons will surely perish!"

Many believers were not afraid of being affected by the Golden Alms Bowl and shouted enthusiastically.

"Snort."

Dugu Aotian ignored these fanatical believers, and a torrent of Devil Qi surged from his body, instantly covering the entire city!

The Demon's Might is Unparalleled!

The Golden Alms Bowl was corrupted by Devil Qi, its Buddha Light dissipated, and it lost its luster.

"Demon at the Immortal Emperor Realm!"

The White-Robed Holy Envoy's expression changed drastically.

He thought Dugu Aotian was just an ordinary Evil Cultivator, but he never expected him to be a master of the Demon Sects sect!

He's just an Earth Immortal!

This time they've really messed up!

Dugu Aotian slapped the Golden Alms Bowl away, and in the next instant, before the White-Robed Holy Envoy could react, Dugu Aotian grabbed him by the neck, rendering him unable to move.

"Spare... spare my life..."

The White-Robed Holy Envoy managed to speak, directly begging Dugu Aotian for mercy.

The two sides are not on the same level.

The devout believers below, as well as the other white-clad messengers, were stunned.

The usually aloof and Divine Ability White-Robed Holy Envoy was actually subdued by the Demon in a single move?

Wasn't it supposed to be a case of the righteous always prevailing over the wicked?

"Take me to see the Venerable Formless."

Dugu Aotian knew that this White-Robed Holy Envoy was just a minor figure from the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

The culprit who brought disaster to the White River Kingdom was the Venerable Formless, who established the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

When the White-Robed Holy Envoy heard that Dugu Aotian wanted him to lead the way, his face turned ashen. "If I take you to see the Venerable One, I will surely be killed by him..."

Dugu Aotian coldly said, "Do you want to die later, or die now?"

"Don't kill me! The Venerable One is in the Immeasurable Treasure Pagoda in the White River Kingdom's capital."

"Lead the way."

Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi escorted the White-Robed Holy Envoy to the capital of the White River Kingdom, leaving behind bewildered believers.

"The Venerable One is no ordinary person. You will regret it if you provoke him."

During the journey, the White-Robed Holy Envoy warned Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi.

"We're not bad either."

Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi's backers are the Taihua Sacred Ground and the Yaochi Holy Land, and Dugu Aotian's father is also the Demon Marshal.

The White-Robed Holy Envoy was startled. "Who exactly are you people?"

"Stop talking nonsense."

Dugu Aotian and his group soon arrived at the capital city of the White River Kingdom.

The capital of the White River Kingdom has hundreds of millions of subjects.

The King of the White River Kingdom was a powerful cultivator at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, making White River Kingdom a relatively powerful Human Race Dynasty within a radius of 100,000 li.

Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi approached the royal city, they saw countless towering Treasure Pagodas.

"Four hundred and sixty-five... four hundred and seventy-two... four hundred and eighty Treasure Pagodas."

Liu Yiyi counted the number of Treasure Pagodas in the White River Kingdom and found that there were 480 Treasure Pagodas, each of which was at least 99 zhang tall.

The most magnificent of them all is a Treasure Pagoda stands 999 feet tall, even more splendid than the Imperial Palace. A halo of Buddha Light shines from the top of the pagoda, drawing in countless Power of Faith from all over the White River Kingdom.

The White-Robed Holy Envoy nervously pointed to the central Treasure Pagoda: "The Venerable One is in the Immeasurable Pagoda. I have brought you here, can you let me go now? Ah!"

The White-Robed Holy Envoy let out a scream and was instantly killed by Dugu Aotian.

"This man committed countless evils, causing the destruction of many families. It can be considered that we have rid ourselves of a scourge."

Dugu Aotian never hesitates to strike when the time is right.

In front of the Immeasurable Pagoda, countless believers gathered, and eight thousand young boys and girls were offered as tribute, their eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

A burly, bald man wearing a kasaya clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha. These young boys and girls who have made offerings will serve the Buddha; it is a blessing they have accumulated over three lifetimes. Those of you who have made offerings will also accumulate immeasurable Merit, and in your next life you will be reborn into a good family and attain the path of immortality."

"Thank you, Venerable One."

The parents of these children who offered sacrifices all clasped their hands together and expressed their sincere gratitude.

Sending their children to serve the Buddha is their Creation.

A white-robed Guardian said from the side, "Dear believers, if you wish to atone for your sins, you may donate generously to help rebuild the Buddha's golden body. The Merit."

We are willing to forgive our sins.

The believers lined up in nine queues and came to the Merit box in the space, donating all the treasures they had on them, their expressions devout, murmuring to themselves.

"A bunch of idiots."

The Venerable One looked expressionlessly at the believers who had given everything for "atonement."

When his gaze fell upon the eight thousand boys and girls, his eyes became greedy and fanatical.

These are excellent training materials.

Suddenly, two figures appeared in front of the Immeasurable Pagoda, and none of the numerous Guardians, holy envoys, and messengers could stop them.

"They are nothing but a bunch of charlatans who have committed countless evil deeds. Why do you worship them as gods?"

Dugu Aotian's words were like a bolt from the blue, echoing throughout the entire city.

Who are you people?

How did they get in?

"Take them down quickly!"

Seeing that Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi were moving as if they were in an empty place, the numerous Guardian, holy envoys, and messengers finally came to their senses and surrounded Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi in layers.

"Who exactly are you? Why do you speak such arrogant words and slander the Venerable One?"

"Those who dare to disrespect the Venerable One will surely be reborn as pigs or dogs in their next life!"

The believers' expressions changed drastically; someone actually dared to criticize the supreme being.

"Amitabha Buddha. Your sins are grave. If you do not lay down your weapons and take refuge in my teachings, you will fall into the animal realm and be reborn as pigs and dogs life after life."

The Venerable One's Buddha Light everywhere, and his boundless vows suppressed it.

"Hmph, even for High Antiquity Buddha, reincarnation is difficult. Even if a mortal is reincarnated, without memories of their past life, they are not the same person anymore. Why sacrifice this life for a completely unrelated next life?"

Dugu Aotian remained steadfast in his Daoist resolve and unmoved.

His junior brother Chen Yi was the reincarnation of the High Antiquity Buddha, but he severed ties with his past life and was no longer connected to it.

Even the High Antiquity Buddha found it difficult to reincarnate, yet these mortals of the White River Kingdom went bankrupt and sold their children for the sake of their next life, deceived by the Venerable Formless, which Dugu Aotian sneered at.

"How dare you!"

Venerable Formless saw Dugu Aotian criticizing him, he became furious and embarrassed.

"How dare you question the Venerable One! Kill him without mercy!"

The twelve Guardians surrounded Dugu Aotian and Liu Yiyi, ready to take them down at any moment.

Dugu Aotian continued, "Three million years ago, the Changliu Holy Land once issued a warrant for the arrest of a notorious bandit named Nan Tianba. This Nan Tianba was caught stealing treasures from a Branch Hall of the Changliu Holy Land by the Branch Hall disciples, so he killed hundreds of them and fled. Not only that, Nan Tianba went on a killing spree, causing great harm to many Sects. After being wanted by the Changliu Holy Land, Nan Tianba had to change his name and hide his whereabouts. His Buddhist name was also changed to 'Venerable Formless.' Am I correct?"

As Dugu Aotian spoke, Venerable Formless's expression gradually darkened.

Every word was piercing to the heart.

"Is the Venerable Formless a notorious bandit?"

"Impossible! How could the Venerable One be the kind of person to do such a thing?"

The believers were at a loss and all looked at the Venerable One.

"A member of the Demon Sects sect dares to slander me? Stop spouting nonsense!"

"Dragon-Tiger Divine Palm!"

The Venerable Formless grew anxious and unleashed a powerful palm strike at Dugu Aotian.

The force of the palm strike erupted, producing sounds like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger!

"Although I practice Devil Cultivation Method, I am still more upright than you."

Dugu Aotian power, his Devil Qi blotting out the sky and the sun.

The moment Dugu Aotian made his move, Venerable Formless's expression changed.

Dugu Aotian's cultivation level was even higher than his!

"Nine Forms of Reversing Chaos!"

Dugu Aotian shattered the palm strike of the Venerable Formless and attacked Venerable Formless.

Venerable Formless was caught off guard and was repeatedly and severely injured by Dugu Aotian, even losing several of his front teeth.

"Your Excellency..."

The group of Guardians, White-Robed Holy Envoys, and believers were dumbfounded. The venerable one with boundless Law Power was actually beaten up in public by a Demon.