A Saint Dao Seed, long time no see

"If you can't beat them, you resort to slander. Is this the Sacred Dao you cultivate?"

Li Hao coldly remarked that the other party was tarnishing his reputation and damaging his Incense.

Buddhist Sect is to regain its dignity, then someone must lose face. This is true of many things in the world, like a scale tipping.

However, he saw something strange in another part of his gaze.

The Incense Power that was constantly wafting in did not diminish; on the contrary, it suddenly increased rapidly shortly after the other party finished speaking.

The Incense that had been lost in several cities seem to have returned in considerable numbers.

This unexpected change surprised Li Hao, leaving him somewhat puzzled.

Neither he nor Jue Ming expected that after Jue Ming recounted Li Hao's past, people would focus on Li Hao's Heavenly Talent, which was simply too Prodigy.

Regardless of whether he cultivates demonic arts or what his nature is, he comes from the Mortal World, yet at this moment he tramples under the feet of Buddha Child, looks down upon the Heavenly Prodigy of the entire realm, and even a Half-Saint is helpless against him. All of this is too incredible and makes people admire him.

"I am the Formless Buddha, without roots Formless, without desires or wants. With the Formless Buddha's heart of formlessness, I deliver the world from injustice and World Suppression all demons. Since you are a demon, suppressing you is my way!"

Jue Ming said indifferently.

"If the Formless Buddha, why do Buddha and demon have forms? All sentient beings Formless, yet demons are also forms of sentient beings. The Buddha's mind gives rise to demons, and the demon's mind can also give rise to Buddhas. This is the movement of the Tao. If you can't even comprehend this, your Sacred Dao is nothing but self-deception!"

Li Hao said sternly.

After saying this, his experience Poetry and Books Dao, and Daoism increased by several thousand points.

Li Hao noticed it, but he had no time to think about it at the moment.

Jue Ming was slightly taken aback when he heard Li Hao's words. The phrase "reversal is the movement of the Dao" contained the will of the Great Dao and even gave him the feeling of the nascent Saint Dao Seed.

He felt a chill run down his spine. The young man before him Prodigy that it was unimaginable. He seemed capable of stepping into the realm of Half-Saint at any moment and forging his own Great Dao!

In the Buddhist hall, the Literary Saint was slightly surprised. He had not expected Li Hao to have such Great Dao understanding of the Great Dao. In this confrontation with the Half-Saint, the young man seemed to become more courageous with each setback, showing a rapid transformation and growth.

However, it may simply be the opponent's accumulated strength, which is just being unleashed at this moment.

Regardless, he had already seen the shadow of Sage in Li Hao, and the seeds of the Sacred Dao were beginning to sprout.

This is also the significance of the Heaven Pride Battle. Many Heavenly Prodigies only have limited stimulation when they cultivate in Seclusion. Competing with others can easily unleash more potential and lead to rapid growth.

At that moment, as Li Hao was talking to Jue Ming, a compassionate and resounding Buddhist chant suddenly rang out above their heads:

"Amitabha, well said."

A single Buddhist chant silenced the whispers that filled the room.

Countless people looked up at the majestic figure in the Buddhist hall, draped in a radiant Kasaya, seated on Lotus Pedestal, surrounded by Buddha Light and merit, seemingly embraced by the Great Dao.

"Jue Ming, this young benefactor is right, you have become attached to appearances."

The Buddha Lord spoke slowly, but instead of blaming Li Hao, he brought up Jue Ming's problem.

Jue Ming it hard to believe, but soon a look of shame flashed across his face. He lowered his head, put his hands together, and chanted Buddhist mantras, showing a devout expression.

"All phenomena arise from the mind. The dust of the world is formed by the mind."

"All sentient beings dwell in the Sea of Bitterness, bound by cause and effect. All sentient beings possess form, yet they are Formless. I am a sentient being, and all sentient beings are me. I am the Tathagata, and all sentient beings are the Tathagata!"

The Buddha Lord softly, as if preaching a doctrine. His words reached the ears of everyone present and, reflected by the World Stone, spread throughout the entire Azure Wave Realm.

In the Void above the Buddhist temple, it seemed as if the Great Dao was vibrating, resonating with its sound.

Countless people felt a tremor in their consciousness, a sensation that was both shocking and bewildering, like an awakening of wisdom.

"The Buddha Lord is preaching and expounding the Buddhist Dharma!"

"All living beings are me? In other words, All Things in the world exists because of my mind; if my mind dies, the world will cease to exist?"

"All people are me, so there's no point in fighting or being jealous; gains and losses are all mine."

Many people are experiencing, absorbing, and digesting this teaching, and are being enlightened by the Buddha Light and wisdom.

Jue Ming's eyes were somewhat dazed. Li Hao's words had pierced his Sacred Dao earlier, almost planting a nail and a crack in his heart. But now, in the Buddha Lord's gentle words of teaching, that crack was smoothed out.

He also realized that he had indeed become attached to appearances.

Twin Buddha Child and demons are one entity; they are both suppressors and fundamentally one, so they are one form and therefore cannot be distinguished.

"One flower, one world; one Buddha, one Tathagata."

All beings are equal; good and evil are but a matter of a single thought.

The Buddha Lord's gaze fell upon Li Hao, and he said softly, "Young benefactor, you are young and Heavenly Talent talented, yet you have strayed from the right path. Today, I grant you refuge under my Buddhist Sect, and I will guide you to redeem your demonic nature until you transcend to the Other Shore."

Li Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, unaffected by the other party's preaching.

Although the Great Dao is revealed and the Heaven and Earth resonate during the preaching of the Dao, it is very easy to be influenced. Only by cultivating the Sacred Dao oneself can one maintain one's clarity.

Although Li Hao did not Sacred Dao, when he severed his Bloodline at the bottom of the Abyss, he forged his own will with supreme Dao Thought and saw his true self. Therefore, under the Buddha Lord's teachings, his thoughts still maintained their true nature.

"How should one judge Buddha and demon?"

Li Hao looked up and stared directly at the Buddha Lord.

Upon hearing this, the audience was stunned, staring at him in shock.

At this moment, they were all influenced by the Buddha Lord's teachings, feeling a sense of piety and enlightenment. However, the young man was questioning the Buddha Lord, an attitude that only appeared during rare discussions of the teachings of Sages.

When Sages debated the Way, their exchanges were extremely fierce, almost like a life-or-death struggle. If they merely discussed and proved a point of view, it would not have much impact on either of them, and could be considered as a mutual test.

If we were to discuss the other party's foundation in the path of Sacred Dao, and the debate failed, the Sacred Dao would collapse, cultivation would plummet, and Incense would be extinguished. One could imagine how tragic it would be to go from Sage to mere Dao Arts.

When the Buddha Lord heard Li Hao's question, his expression remained compassionate and gentle, making it impossible to fathom his emotions.

The Yogācārabhūmi states that there are four kinds of demons: 1. The Aggregate Demon; 2. The Affliction Demon; 3. The Death Demon; 4. The Heavenly Demon.

"The so-called 'Aggregate Demons' include the aggregates of form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness, which are our body and mind."

"The Affliction Demon refers to all the afflictions in the world, including desires, lust, and non-thoughts."

The Buddha Lord said softly, "The demon resides in the hearts of all beings. When Heart Demons arise, they will cause arson, murder, robbery, and chaos in the world. There is no benefit in associating with Demons."

"The same applies to the demonic path; seeking quick success and resorting to any means will inevitably lead to backlash."

"One can never attain Buddhahood by practicing in favorable circumstances!"

"Only by severing all thoughts and seeing through the Sea of Bitterness can one transcend and become a Buddha; this is the difference between Buddha and Mara."

He was both answering Li Hao and preaching the Dharma, spreading Buddhist Dharma to everyone in the Azure Wave Realm.

Li Hao's thoughts were surging, and at this moment he didn't care if the other party used this opportunity to use him as a tool to promote Buddhist Dharma, and said:

"If that's the case, then all sentient beings are demons, and even the Buddhas have demons in their hearts that they haven't severed. I'm afraid that the millions of the Buddhist Sect disciples are also on the path of slaying demons."

The Buddha Lord smiled and said, "Slaying Heart Demons is a lifelong path of cultivation, but they are demons within the heart, and you, my benefactor, have been too deeply influenced by demonic paths and have completely fallen."

Li Hao sneered inwardly. This Buddha Lord probably knew better than anyone what was going on with him absorbing the Slaughter Resentment, yet he still insisted on saying it, which completely shattered any sense of awe Li Hao had.

Knowing that the other party was fabricating the story, he would not be influenced by their preaching.

"Buddha often said that all beings are equal, but in my view, all beings have never been equal!"

Li Hao's eyes were cold and sharp as he said, "Princes and Ministers and generals, equal to commoners and Beggars?"

Can Top Graduate) and Xiucai) be considered equal in status?

"Are Dragon Clan Demons and Flowers and Grass spirits of equal strength?"

Can the brilliance of the sun and the moon be equal?

"Some people are born with stunning beauty and are loved and pitied by the world, while others are ugly and are despised and scorned. Where is the equality in this?"

The Buddha Lord smiled slightly; even Half-Saint in the Buddhist Sect could answer such a question for Li Hao.

"It is all because of the Heart Demons that we perceive inequality."

The Buddha Lord said, "Princes and Ministers all die, no different from commoners and Beggars. Top Graduate and Xiucai are all learned people, but their Merit and Fame and fortune leads to greed, envy, and a tendency to climb high and belittle low. Dragon Clan, Demons, Flowers and Grass, and trees all have spirits and can cultivate. What difference is there between them?"

"The sun and moon shine together; without the moon, who would know the brilliance of the sun?"

"Beauty or ugliness is merely a physical appearance; your statement is too attached to appearances."

Li Hao laughed and said, "You're avoiding the main point. If beauty and ugliness are merely physical shells, why would Buddhist Sect require Golden Body?"

"Princes and Ministers are all destined to die, but the difference between their lives is like heaven and earth!"

"Some people are born strong, some are born weak and critically ill. You talk about equality, but where is the equality?"

The Buddha Lord said indifferently, "What you have said is all due to the influence of greed, anger, ignorance, and desire. Once you let go of all attachments, you will see that everything is its true nature. The true nature is the mind. Those who are born strong, or timid, or those who are critically ill, may have a resilient heart."

Li Hao said, "Is that so? If that's the case, then cowardice and resilience are different. How can there be equality?"

You see everything as the work of Heart Demons and desires, but things in this world are inherently different. There are countless kinds of flowers, each with its own beauty. You can't see winter plum blossoms in early spring, and you can't see new bamboo shoots in the Winter Snow.

"How can they be equal if they are not the same?"

The Buddha Lord frowned slightly. Li Hao's previous words were merely the mortal heart's discontent, but now Li Hao's words contained some truth.

In particular, the sentence "If they are not the same, how can they be equal?" transcends the level of desires such as greed, anger, and ignorance, and goes straight to the core.

"The world is Sea of Bitterness, and all kinds of suffering arise because one has not yet transcended the Other Shore. If you stand in the Sea of Bitterness, then naturally all of life will be suffering. If you stand on the shore, you will know that the ups and downs of the Sea of Bitterness are the manifestations of all sentient beings," said the Buddha Lord.

Li Hao shook his head and said:

"The world is Sea of Bitterness, but some people drown and struggle in Sea of Bitterness, while others build large ships to sail and leisurely pass Sea of Bitterness time. The flowers on the Other Shore may be beautiful, but those sitting on the boats may not be willing to go ashore to pick them."

"The world is inherently unequal; eagles and sparrows are born prey and predator."

"The Gentry and wealthy exploit the common people in the same way."

"But an eagle has its sharp Sharp Claws, a wealthy person has their means, and a monarchy has its power."

"If you want equality, you can only remove the eagle's Sharp Claws and break the hound's fangs. Otherwise, how can you make them as docile as rabbits? It's like asking people to rid themselves of their Heart Demons, to make the powerful and wealthy look down on them, to treat themselves as ordinary people, and to make the common people worship Buddha. In the world of Buddha, there is no power or class, but Buddha still distinguishes between Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Buddhas."

"How could your disciples not bow to you?!"

Hearing the back-and-forth conversation between the two, countless people were stunned and felt bewildered.

The Buddha Lord's words resonated with the Great Dao, making them easy to understand. However, Li Hao's words seemed somewhat obscure, leaving them a little confused, yet they vaguely sensed that they also contained some profound truth.

The Literary Saint smiled, his eyes revealing admiration.

He was Literary Saint and did not believe in Buddhism. All Heavens Saints regarded their own Sacred Dao as the supreme Great Dao, and their life's cultivation was to complete this path.

To put it simply, it means that everyone except Sacred Dao is worthless.

The problem is that Sacred Capital believed this.

At this moment, Li Hao's denial of Buddhist Dao was also what Wen Saint Heart was thinking, so he nodded repeatedly.

"Past lives and present lives are all Destiny. Young benefactor, you only see this life, but you do not know that All Things has cause Destiny effect, and everything is predestined. The eagle in this life may have been a sparrow in the past life, and this life is to repay karmic debts. The king in this life may have been Beggar in the past life. Gain and loss are determined by heaven."

The Buddha Lord said.

This also completes the construction of the Sacred Dao in Buddhist Dao, encompassing cause and effect, Destiny, and Reincarnation.

Only in this way can the claim of equality for all beings be fulfilled.

Upon hearing this, Li Hao smiled slightly, knowing that Buddhism had a concept of past Future, and present.

"I only cultivate this life, not the past, nor do I care about what happened before. I live in this moment, and I only know that this moment is who I truly am!"

Li Hao said, "Besides, since you say it's Destiny from a past life, and there is cause and effect, then the causes and effects are not all the same. What you said is tantamount to admitting that there is a difference in status between an eagle and a sparrow. It's just that the causes and effects of past and Future lives are used to compensate for and transform them. If we only talk about this life, then there are countless different aspects!"

"A grain of sand, a Buddha Kingdom; you only glimpse a single flower, but not the whole leaf."

The Buddha Lord spoke calmly.

"I only know that although the world is unequal, I still love it."

Li Hao stared at him and said, word by word:

All Things has imperfections; why strive for Perfection?

I know that Flowers and Grass, plants, and trees are not as good as dragons, beasts, and birds, and I would not say that Flowers and Grass, plants, and trees can compare with them, but I still love them.

"I know that commoners Beggars are not as wealthy as Gentry, but I am still willing to discuss philosophy, drink wine, and paint with them."

I know the Moonlight's brilliance can never match the sun's, but I marvel at Moonlight gentle light.

"All Things are different, but it is precisely because of this that they are so dazzling and wonderful. I will appreciate the power of the Dragon Demon, the beauty of the Flowers and Grass, the delicacy of the flowing water, and the scenery of the mountains!"

All Things has its highs and lows, and that's precisely what I love about it!

His words rang out clearly, and a faint buzzing sound seemed to echo throughout the Heaven and Earth.

Beside Li Hao, there was a faint, thunderous resonance of the Great Dao.

Countless people felt a sense of disbelief and shock upon hearing Li Hao's words.

On the platform, the young man stood with his feet on the Buddha Child, discussing the Dao with the Buddha Lord. His posture was upright and majestic, radiating a powerful and Righteous Qi.

This scene is deeply etched in the hearts of countless people.

Moreover, as the deep, resonant sound of the Great Dao rang out, they all seemed to comprehend Li Hao's Dao Thought.

The sun and moon wax and wane, All Things have imperfections, but All Things also have their own strengths.

Those who are born with great strength surpass ordinary people; that is their advantage.

If we were to be equal, it would be like pulling out the claws and teeth of the other party. If everyone were equal, then everyone would be mediocre.

This concept contradicts Buddhist Sect. The Buddha Lord previously said that all sentient beings Formless, all sentient beings are me, and I am all sentient beings.

However, the Dao Thought in Li Hao's words was that all living beings are living beings, and I am just one of them. Everything in the world is also just one of them.

They shine brightly on each other, without needing to compete for brilliance; each shines in its own way.

Compared to Buddhist Dao, many people suddenly felt a longing and fondness for Li Hao's Dao Thought.

When the Buddha Lord heard the Great Dao Thunderclap appear beside Li Hao, the compassion and smile in his eyes slightly faded. This meant that Li Hao's words were not fabricated, but had been recognized by Heaven and Earth, and had condensed into the Saint Dao Seed.

In the Buddhist Sect Sacred Land stands the Thunder Sound Tower, named after the Great Dao Thunderclap, a necessary step towards becoming Half-Saint.

"He actually already possesses his own Dao Thought, and it's about to condense into the Saint Dao Seed!"

"The Buddhist Sect of 'all is self,' while his is 'only self,' I wonder what kind of path it would be if the Sacred Dao were to solidify?"

"Debating the Dharma with Sage, proving the Great Dao Thunderclap —this is too exaggerated! What kind of extraordinary Prodigy is this!"

Countless people who witnessed this scene were left speechless with shock.

This scene is so spectacular that even the clash between the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle and the Contest of the Heavens might not be comparable.

It's unimaginable how spectacular it would be if this young man were to participate in the battle of the Heavenly Realms.

In the Buddhist hall, the Sword Saint's eyes were slightly solemn. He cultivated the Sentient Sword Dao, and Li Hao's words that triggered the Great Dao Thunderclap Sound seemed to have added a touch of Flash of Insight to his own Sword Dao.

In the distant Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, on the Sword Cliff behind the Sword Tower, the Sword Master, dressed in light silver robes, sat upright, not Angling.

At that moment, he seemed to hear something, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The battle for the quota was held in the Buddhist Sect Sacred Land, and the Buddhist Sect Sacred Land also lifted the restrictions of the Principle for this purpose, so his investigation was naturally not considered an offense.

"This kid really surprises me."

The Sword Master smiled, recalling the days he spent with that little fellow. Qiu Wuhen came here to comprehend the Sword Dao through Angling, but this kid spends all his time with him; could it be that he's using this to comprehend the Sacred Dao?

But thinking of the other person's excited expression when Angling fish, he secretly shook his head and denied it.

However, the other party's mindset seemed to have inadvertently led him to comprehend this Sacred Dao.

"Junior brother, this child's words should be able to help you take your Sword Dao to the next level..."

The Sword Master drifted towards the distance, his eyes slightly narrowed, a sharp Sword Intent flashing within them.

Unlike the Sword Saint's Sentient Sword Dao, which he practiced, he practiced the Heaven and Earth Sword Dao.

He stands as a sword between Heaven and Earth, unaffected by All Things.

"No wonder he was Assassination while studying under the Supreme Saint. Such talent, if he were an enemy, would truly be terrifying..."

The Sword Master muttered to himself, then slowly stood up, slightly raised his hand, and projected Spirit Soul similar in shape to the Sword Tower out from within.

This Spirit Soul, like a phantom, moved out of the Sword Tower, then suddenly shrank, transforming into a long sword resembling a Spirit Soul.

At the same time.

On the Buddhist Sect Sacred Land, Li Hao was somewhat stunned when he heard the Great Dao Thunderclap of the Great Dao resounding all around him. Then, he seemed to sense some kind of vast Dao Thought from the thunderous sounds.

It was a sense of belonging that gave him a feeling of unwavering Conviction.

"Can my Idle Thoughts really Sacred Dao?"

Li Hao was stunned, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

It wasn't that he was being self-deprecating, but rather that the Sacred Dao were all renowned throughout the Great Dao. Although Li Hao disliked Buddhist Sect, he knew that countless people in confusion had found liberation within its Buddhist Sect.

Every Sacred Dao has a profound impact on the world, such as the Sword Saint, the ultimate Sword Dao, the pinnacle of sword cultivation in the world.

The Literary Saint took reading and self-cultivation to the extreme, as did Buddhist Dao and Daoism.

Although they differ in strength, they each possess their own lineage of influence.

He himself, with a carefree heart, wandered the world, never thinking too highly of himself, but never belittling himself either. He just never expected that, in addition to the improvement of his Panel, his will would also be recognized by Heaven and Earth.

Every path in the world has its own wonder.

Li Hao had a sudden realization, a feeling of enlightenment.

At this moment, a power seemed to be condensing within him, the Saint Dao Seed.

Once it truly solidifies and takes shape, one can step into the realm of Half-Saint, transcending the limitations of the Dao Arts, using the Sacred Dao as a bridge to build a passage with heaven and Heaven and Earth, and drawing upon the Heaven and Earth Power.

This feeling is similar to Immortal Transformation, but there are differences. Immortal Transformation involves merging oneself into the other realms, while this involves building a bridge to achieve that.

Li Hao suddenly realized that some Extreme Realms are similar to certain later realms. If one could open up Extreme Realm, it would be equivalent to mastering some of the abilities of a certain realm in advance!

For example, the Return to Emptiness Teleportation is only at the Fifteen Li Extreme Realm, but if one masters it at the Fifteen Li Realm, its terrifying teleportation ability completely surpasses the Dao Resonance teleportation at the Four Establishments Realm!

The Immortal Transformation and drawing upon the Heaven and Earth Power seems similar to that of Sage, who borrows power from the heavens and Heaven and Earth!

However, one's own will is limited. Although one is in harmony with heaven and Heaven and Earth, the power one can borrow is limited, unless one completely reaches the Terminal Realm, the Heavenly Venerable.

Only then can one command Heaven and Earth, mobilizing all the laws and powers of the world with unimaginable might.

This is a bridge built by the Sacred Dao, borrowing power. As long as the Sacred Dao is stable, the power will be inexhaustible. Therefore, it can reflect the Heavenly Realms at will, and one can transform into a being at will.

Li Hao's eyes glazed over slightly, his thoughts instantly wandering to countless things. But soon, a Buddhist chant shook his mind, disrupting his many thoughts, and he came back to his senses.

Looking up, I saw the Buddha Lord with a compassionate expression, softly reciting Buddhist words:

"Young benefactor, your demonic thoughts have deepened, drawing upon the Great Dao Thunderclap and forming your own Dao Thought. If you continue to delve deeper, the world will gain another Devil Master!"

His entire body radiated Buddha Light, and the Merit Halo behind his head became even more dazzling:

"I possess a Buddhist Dharma, which consists of the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons. If you can subdue them all, you will eliminate your karmic obstacles, attain enlightenment, and your cultivation will surely reach a higher level!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand, Kasaya eight dazzling beams of light suddenly flew out from the sleeves of his robe, each with a different posture and radiating pure Buddha Light.

"Prove the Way with your heart, young benefactor. Let's see how your Heart Dao progressing."

The Buddha Lord smiled, his words seemingly offering assistance to Li Hao.

But Li Hao sensed a terrifying threat from those Dao Light, his expression changed drastically, and he said:

"You, a dignified Buddha Lord and Sage, dare to attack me?"

"Young benefactor, this Buddhist Dharma only discusses the path, not the merits. You need not worry. Even if you fail, I will still use Mahayana Buddhist Dharma to guide you and eliminate your karmic obstacles."

The Buddha Lord smiled.

Many people were puzzled by these words, but seeing the Buddha Lord's compassionate appearance, coupled with Buddha Lord acts of saving the world, feeding eagles with his own flesh, and feeding demons with his own body, they all felt that the Buddha Lord must be helping Li Hao.

Li Hao was shocked and furious. This was an attempt to destroy his Dao Heart and suppress the nascent Saint Dao Seed!

"I'll walk my path, you cultivate your Buddhahood, why must we distinguish between good and evil?"

"If there is a Buddha, then there is a Mara. If the Buddha is called a Mara, then what is the Mara called?!"

Li Hao roared to the sky, his voice filled with fury. The seed of Sacred Dao had just sprouted, yet they were trying to sever his Dao Thought. Although such a method was not enough to take his life, it was more cruel than destroying Incense.

"Young benefactor, if you have truly attained the Great Dao, my Buddhist Dharma will have no effect on you whatsoever."

The Buddha Lord said.

Li Hao did not believe these words, but the Buddha Lord's words were clearly meant for all beings in the Azure Wave Realm.

Many Buddhist Sect disciples below the stage joined in the praise, chanting "Buddha Lord merciful!"

Jue Ming coldly watched Li Hao, knowing that this rising star was about to fall. Whether it was a demonic form or a Buddha form, it was all Formless. Since Formless, its fall was not a pity.

Li Hao stared at the Buddha Lord, gritting his teeth. If it weren't for the fact that everyone was watching, the Buddha Lord would probably have done more than just destroy his Sacred Dao.

Since there's no way to escape, it's better to die standing than to live on your knees.

Besides, he had previously left behind Divine Blood, so losing his life wouldn't be the end of him; it was just a matter of fighting for a Dao Fruit!

Whoosh!

Dao Light suddenly rushed towards Li Hao, carrying a majestic aura. The Buddha Light illuminated the Lotus Pedestal and flowers, causing lotuses to bloom in the Void.

Li Hao roared, revealing his Extreme Realm. However, the Dao Light seemed to transcend the level of power and were the Origin the Sacred Dao. Only the Sacred Dao could contend with them. Such a method could even be considered to be serious!

The Literary Saint and the Sword Saint frowned slightly upon seeing this, but neither of them spoke. Given Li Hao's talent and the strength of his Master's Sect, if he were to suffer a setback in the Buddhist Sect, it would only benefit both of their families.

"Pity..."

Regret was evident in the eyes of the Literary Saint. Although he valued talent, those who were not disciples of his Sacred Land did not stand under dangerous walls and never meddle in Sage's business. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for them to cultivate the Sacred Dao.

There are too many injustices in the world; if one were to try to manage everything, one would have perished long ago.

"Hahaha..."

Just as the Dao Light merged together, transforming into a towering Buddha Palm about to suppress everything, a loud laugh suddenly resounded throughout the Heaven and Earth.

The loud laughter grew louder as it approached, followed by a blinding, terrifying White Thunderbolt bolt that tore the Buddha Palm apart.

Thunderbolts darted across the Heaven and Earth like snakes, moving about in all directions, causing sudden changes in the weather.

At the same time, a figure dressed in Blue Robe walked slowly and leisurely from afar. With each step, he traversed countless spaces and arrived at the sacred Buddhist Sect Saint Mountain and the Buddhist hall, where he stood in opposition to the three great Sage.

He had long, flowing gray hair, wore Blue Robe that swayed in the wind, and wore a simple Wooden Hairpin in his hair. He had a smile on his face.

With his hands behind his back, he calmly stared at the Buddha Lord, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Then, he looked down at the boy on the Battle Stage, whose expression had changed from shock and anger to stunned silence, and smiled, revealing his teeth, and said:

"Little Mouse, long time no see!"

The familiar voice and words made Li Hao feel a little lost in thought.

His blood seemed to surge and boil, and his heart was filled with excitement.

He recognized that appearance all too well. Although it was somewhat different from his original demeanor, more ethereal and otherworldly, Li Hao would never mistake him for someone else. He was... Old Feng!

The Thief Saint, the Feng Boping!

Li Hao was shocked; he hadn't expected to see Old Feng here.

Previously, he went to the Mo River to release the Soul Thought of Old Feng. His lost soul was inside the Heaven's Gate Pass. When he went to look for him again, Qian Qian told him that the other party had already left and was waiting for him in the Lands of the Saints.

Before Li Hao could even look for the other person, the other person found him and they met here!

Who is this?

"Sage, a Sage!"

"Auspicious omens abound, the Great Dao surrounds us—who is this Sage?"

Many people who witnessed this scene were stunned and shocked as they watched Feng Boping.

The Literary Saint and the Sword Saint immediately recognized that the other party was actually the Thief Saint!

More than ten years ago, I heard that this Thief Saint had reached the Three Tribulations Saint realm in one day, and had passed the Heavenly Tribulation. Moreover, the way he passed the tribulation was extremely exaggerated. Most other Sage would fight against the Heavenly Tribulation, but he actually stole the power of the Heavenly Tribulation and used the Heavenly Tribulation to fight against the Heavenly Tribulation!

That dazzling light of tribulation just now was one of their techniques.

The Heavenly Tribulation of Sage became its method of attack, which was quite terrifying!

Could it be the other party's Master's Sect...? The Saint Heart stirred slightly, his eyes flashing. He had long expected that such Heavenly Prodigy must have a powerful figure behind him, but he never expected it to be this Sage.

In the distant Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, the figure standing on the Sword Cliff, holding the Sword Tower's weapon spirit, narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled calmly. The Sword Soul in his hand dissipated and returned to the Sword Tower.

He didn't say anything, then leisurely sat down again, took out his Wine Gourd, and took a sip.

Meanwhile, within the Buddhist Sect Sacred Land, there was a cacophony of shock and commotion. No one had expected another Sage to arrive, and even to intervene on Li Hao's behalf, shattering the Buddha Light.

The Buddha Lord's smile vanished, his gaze fixed intently on the Feng Boping.

Beside the Sword Saint, Bian Ruxue's mind was buzzing. Since her enlightenment of the Shattered Heart, the changes before her eyes had exceeded her expectations.

That childhood figure, so familiar and lingering in Mortal World memory, was right before my eyes.

Not long ago, the other party even came to her Saintess Peak to bring her elixirs.

Is he really Li Hao?

But why didn't he recognize me?

Was it that they didn't recognize each other, or... were they unwilling to acknowledge each other?

She felt her Dao Heart trembling. Even though she had severed everything, the other party suddenly appeared right in front of her, even more dazzling and a hundred times more stunning than she had seen in her childhood.

With her feet treading on the Buddha Child and her sword defeating Half-Saint, she saw the prototype of the Ultimate Sword she was seeking in Li Hao.

Didn't he not practice Sword Dao? Didn't he never like practicing swordsmanship? Why...? Could it be that he came here to find himself?

Numerous thoughts swirled in her mind, and cracks began to appear in her frozen and shattered Dao Heart.

The Sword Saint seemed to notice the great ripples in the Dao Resonance surrounding Bian Ruxue, and was somewhat surprised, giving her a deep, focused look.

Bian Ruxue realized that her Dao Heart was cracking, and she immediately turned around with a start. Her expression changed slightly, but she just stared at Li Hao quietly.

"Old Feng!"

At that moment, Li Hao exclaimed excitedly.

Feng Boping chuckled lightly, but there was also some excitement in his eyes. For Sage to be able to laugh so brightly was already an extremely outward expression of his emotions.

He laughed loudly, "I knew you would come to the Lands of the Saints with your Heavenly Talent. I was even planning to send someone to meet you after you passed your tribulation. But ten years ago, I heard the news of your demise. That Void Saint was despicable, using his Sage Dao Law Realm. He doesn't even deserve to be called a saint!"

As he spoke, he smiled at Li Hao and said, "It's good that you're not dead, it's good that you're not dead. I knew you were lucky. You Little Mouse, your father and mother don't love you, but you're born with a lucky life!"

Upon hearing this, Li Hao was both happy and excited, yet somewhat helpless. Unwilling to discuss the past, he asked curiously:

"Then how did you find me?"

"I thought you were dead. I searched the place where that Void Saint was chasing you, but he killed you in the Void. He was proficient in this art, concealing his tracks and making it impossible to trace you. I'm here mainly because of that score in the mortal realm that I haven't settled with them yet!"

As Feng Boping finished speaking, a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.

Although it was through the Buddha Master's intervention that his incarnation had the opportunity to enter the Mo River, which led to Li Hao also entering the Mo River, allowing him to steal a True Heart and thus transcend and overcome the Three Calamities.

But he wouldn't be grateful to the other party for this, otherwise how could he repay Li Hao's True Heart that was willing to die for him!

When Li Hao heard him talk about matters of the mortal world, he remembered the Twin Buddha Child he was standing on and understood.

Old Feng is still the same Old Feng; he always seeks revenge.

The Buddha Master Old Feng and brought him to Boundless Mountain to ruin him. Now, he is being attacked by the Buddha Lord in the Lands of the Saints, but Elder Old Feng True Form has come to his rescue.

Everything seemed Destiny, with cause and effect in perfect order.

Just now, the Buddha Lord spoke of cause and effect, and now that the cause has arisen, the effect has arrived, thus confirming the other party's words. However, the result is not as the other party wished, and it is unknown whether this is an irony.

Li Hao laughed and said, "Old Feng, you arrived just in time, otherwise I would have suffered a great loss today!"

Feng Boping smiled and said, "You were fearless before, weren't you? Now you know you're going to suffer a great loss!"

Although these words were spoken in a reproachful tone, they revealed a deep affection and doting love.

He then added, "However, I didn't arrive in time. I've been here in my avatar, waiting for an opportunity. It's just that during this Heaven Pride Battle in the Azure Wave Realm, the Buddhist Sect Principle were temporarily suspended, allowing my consciousness to detect the situation here. But I wasn't interested in these juniors' battles and was about to doze off. It was only thanks to that fat Buddhist man mentioning your name and background that I was jolted awake."

Upon hearing this, Li Hao finally understood; it was no coincidence, but rather a matter of cause and effect.

The fact that the Twin Buddha Child are incarnations is a matter for the Buddha Master. I'm afraid that True Form Old Feng has already investigated this matter. After all, they are so dazzling, and they are twins of Buddha and demon, it's hard not to arouse suspicion and speculation.

Having ascertained the other party's situation, Old Feng kept watch here, waiting for an opening, but unexpectedly, he ended up encountering him by fortuitous opportunity.

Although Old Feng spoke casually, Li Hao could sense the sincerity in his words. He had no interest in watching the clash between the younger generation, but the moment his name rang out amidst the noisy crowd, he was startled.

Everyone present was stunned by the question and answer between the old man and the young man. It was clear to everyone that the two were not Master and disciple, but rather close friends.

He's only at the Dao Law Realm, yet he's a close friend of Sage?

The two reunited and talked, seemingly shutting out the rest of the audience, but Feng Boping's words caused the Buddha Lord's face to darken.

Unbeknownst to him, the other party had an avatar waiting there all along. Fortunately, the Twin Buddha Child remained in Seclusion on the Saint Mountain, meditating and rarely descending, otherwise the other party would have seized the opportunity.

Not only was he filled with lingering fear, but the other Buddhist Sect disciples were also taken aback. They never expected that their Master's Sect would be targeted by a Sage, and they suddenly felt a chill, as if they were being watched by a tiger.

"We can catch up later. I never expected that this bald old man would try to humiliate you again today. It seems this grudge can't be avoided!"

Feng Boping gave Li Hao a nonchalant smile, then looked up, his expression quickly turning cold as he stared at the other man.

The Buddha Lord, equally calm, gazed at the Feng Boping. Both were Sage had survived the Three Calamities; if they were to truly contend, the outcome would be uncertain.

The Buddha said...

Just as the Buddha Lord was about to speak, Feng Boping suddenly shouted, "Get out of here!"

The Literary Saint speaks eloquently, yet Feng Boping, he utters foul language. These words astonished countless people, who never expected that Sage could be like an ordinary person, resorting to vulgarities.

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Boping raised his palm, and a dense aura of heaven and Heaven and Earth Tribulation Light appeared in his palm, which transformed into a lightning spear and shot towards his opponent.

The Buddha Lord's expression changed slightly. He quickly raised his hand, and Buddha Light shone from his palm, revealing a mantra. He cultivated the Path of Equality Through Thousand-Lifetime Equality Dao, which allowed him to significantly reduce the impact of even attacks from Supreme Saints, treating them as "equal."

Under this Equality Saint Dao, he can be weighed and suppressed with Buddhist Dharma, making him a top fighter among those in the same realm.

As the true words were revealed, the cycle of the Sacred Dao turned, and the Heaven and Earth Tribulation Light was also extinguished. This was the same light of calamity that he had overcome before, but since he could overcome it then, he could overcome it again now.

The Feng Boping subsided, but he didn't stop. He emitted Heaven and Earth Tribulation Light, suddenly raised his hand, and began to use the Dao of Way of Stealing the Heavens. He could take advantage of Myriad Daos in the world, including the Buddha Lord's Equality Saint Dao. He then used this Dao to turn the tables on the Buddha.

In an instant, the Void trembled, and golden wheels appeared on the Lotus Pedestal beside the Buddha Lord, the surrounding Great Dao spreading out and clashing with the Feng Boping.

This scene shocked and stunned countless people.

What was thought to be an intense battle for spots turned into a war among Sage.

At this moment, reflected by the World Stone, countless people in the Azure Wave Realm witnessed this clash of Sages, a sight rarely seen even in thousands of years.