The Buddhist Sect's Response, and Red Boy's Premonition! / The Blood Sea Princess, of Rakshasa Bloodline!

Chapter 50: Buddhism's Response, Red Boy's Awakening!

At Western Spirit Mountain, Buddha Tathagata held one palm upright before him, gazing ahead.

A curtain of light descended, revealing a shadowy bamboo grove suffused with purple.

"Namo Amitabha Buddha. Venerable Guanyin, have you succeeded?"

In the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest, a figure wrapped in a pure white kasaya appeared in the light and shadow, a white veil draped from her head.

She looked solemn and majestic. One hand held the Jade Pure Bottle, while the other was raised before her in a slight salute.

"Amitabha Buddha. I report to My Buddha Tathagata: the karma has been set in motion, and the Heavenly Secrets branch of the Daoist Sect has already acted."

"Excellent. Thank you for your hard work, Bodhisattva!"

"My Buddha is merciful. At ease or not, I shall observe my own nature!"

Guanyin nodded in salute and recited the Buddha's name.

"Excellent. Please remind a few of Tang Sanzang's disciples as well, Venerable Guanyin."

Tathagata nodded slightly, then waved his hand. The curtain of light before him shattered.

After the curtain vanished, Guanyin seemed to lose all her energy.

She went limp and sprawled across the lotus throne, scratching her head.

"Ah, I just got back! Couldn't you let me rest for a few days?"

A short while later, a streak of light shot out of the Purple Bamboo Forest.

After instructing Guanyin Bodhisattva, Buddha Tathagata turned to the gaunt old monk beside him.

The monk was so emaciated that he seemed to be nothing but bones and skin.

"Ancient Buddha, has the Heavenly Court made any moves?"

Dipankara Buddha opened his eyes, wisdom glimmering within them.

"Amitabha Buddha. Laojun has shown no signs of change, but the Jade Emperor wants more support!"

Buddha Tathagata furrowed his brow slightly, displeasure showing in his eyes.

Buddhism had paid a heavy price to build up Sun Wukong and secure the Jade Emperor's agreement.

And now they wanted more support? Did they think Buddhism was an ATM?

"The Great Celestial Venerable is the exemplar of the Three Realms, and the Heavenly Court is where the karma of the Three Realms converges.

"Once the Great Celestial Venerable returns to his throne as the Jade Emperor, karma will find it hard to taint him. Amitabha Buddha. Blessed be."

"Amitabha Buddha. My Buddha is merciful!"

Dipankara Buddha's face twitched. He bowed, then promptly left the Great Thunderclap Temple.

Tathagata watched Dipankara Buddha depart, his eyes half closed.

The next moment, the sound of chanting once again filled the Great Hall of the Great Hero.

"Wah! Teacher, I was wrong!"

Red Boy followed Kong Dunling, sniffling and clutching his bottom.

He stared at the Disciplinary Ruler in Kong Dunling's hand, looking at it as if it were a demon.

The ruler's blows didn't damage his flesh, bones, or sinews.

But with every strike, besides the pain, a lesson in rules and etiquette appeared in his mind.

Every lesson explained why naming his place Huoyun Cave had been wrong.

And unless he memorized every rule and every bit of etiquette, the pain would keep piling up.

The ruler even automatically gave him questions. One wrong answer, and the pain intensified.

What kind of demon would craft such a vicious spiritual treasure?

"No. You only realized your mistake because you were afraid of the pain.

"But this is your first offense, so I won't punish you too severely today.

"If you've studied for a long time and still refuse to change, then I'll punish you properly!"

At Kong Dunling's words, Red Boy's eyes widened and his mouth fell open.

That was the light punishment?

Kong Dunling raised his head to the sky, a parent's kindly warmth appearing on his face.

"Long ago, I once sensed a profound opportunity arising from the Great Dao.

"I comprehended a divine ability that lets children experience the hardships their mother endures through ten months of pregnancy.

"Only then did I understand the greatness of a mother's love. Sadly, none of my disciples understand my painstaking intentions."

"Holy crap, it can't be that move!"

Chen Fan, who had been snickering, suddenly felt a chill run down his back. Alarm appeared in his eyes.

Chen Fan suddenly thought of a certain squirrel from a novel he'd read in his previous life.

Those pupils, gleaming with an eerie light, had awed the heavens.

"Hm? Brother Chen, why does your expression resemble those of my wretched disciples?"

Kong Dunling looked at Chen Fan curiously, making him shudder.

Chen Fan immediately bowed to Kong Dunling and spoke with utmost sincerity.

"Sir, I hold my mother in great respect. Please, don't make me experience the greatness of a mother's love!"

"Ha! Chen Fan, you're such a coward.

"It's just a little spell, and you're this scared!"

Red Boy still held a grudge against Chen Fan for laughing at him earlier.

Seeing Chen Fan act so timid, he immediately mocked him.

Chen Fan, however, wore the look of someone sober amid a drunken crowd. He spoke earnestly.

"Little Red Boy, you don't understand!"

"Ha! What's there to be scared of? Teacher's spell won't kill you.

"You're just a coward. I'm not afraid!"

Red Boy had no idea what he was up against. He looked disdainful.

Kong Dunling nodded approvingly and said,

"Red Boy, I knew I was right about you. It's just a shame I can't use this move on myself.

"If you gain any insights in the future, be sure to tell me so I can improve it!"

"Of course, Teacher!"

Red Boy nodded enthusiastically. Chen Fan's eyes filled with pity.

Bai Qianli, meanwhile, looked torn, a struggle visible in his eyes.

Huoyun Cave was a Human Race Holy Land, isolated from the outside world by immeasurable karma and sin.

Even with his divine abilities, he couldn't see what was happening inside.

As a result, he truly had no idea what Kong Dunling's divine ability was.

For Bai Qianli, that was a kind of torture.

Besides, how did Chen Fan know?

The group walked all the way back to Zhao Family Village. Black smoke billowed from the towering Blast Furnace.

Red Boy's eyes lit up at the sight, and his heart suddenly thumped twice in quick succession.

"Hm? Teacher, I know why I felt drawn here!"

Chapter 51: Blood Sea Princess, Rakshasa Bloodline!

"Teacher, what's that?"

Red Boy stared fixedly at the earthen kiln belching black smoke, his eyes brightening.

He finally understood what had drawn him here.

Red Boy's blood boiled, and an energy hidden deep within his body stirred.

"What is this, Brother Chen?"

Kong Dunling's gaze shifted slightly, surprise flashing in his eyes.