Su Xin and Buddha exchanged a blow, and grave expressions appeared in both their eyes.
Compared to when they had been at Cloud Dream Marsh of the Monster Race, Buddha's strength had clearly increased.
No—calling it an increase was perhaps not quite accurate. It would be more fitting to say that Buddha had recovered the power that belonged to him, and even now, he had yet to return to his peak.
Before making his move, Su Xin had indeed harbored killing intent toward Buddha.
This time, Buddha had delivered himself right to his doorstep. If Su Xin killed him, he could obtain another Heaven Grade.
Unfortunately, that was no longer very likely.
Though Su Xin had only exchanged one move with Buddha, he could still tell that killing Buddha now was not impossible, but it would be extremely difficult. His odds of victory did not exceed fifty percent.
Su Xin never fought battles he was not sure of. A fifty-percent chance of victory was still far too low for him.
Buddha was equally shocked. What astonished him was that they had not seen each other for long, yet Su Xin's strength had already improved so noticeably.
He was recovering the power of his peak years, so it was only natural for him to advance quickly.
But Su Xin was cultivating normally. For his progress to be this swift was somewhat terrifying.
After that one move, neither man attacked again, because there was no longer any meaning in doing so.
After a long while, Buddha finally said, "I will take those two people from the Buddha Sect with me."
Su Xin nodded. "Fine."
He had already killed Venerable Putuo and gained the advantage, so he did not push his luck and insist on fighting Buddha here to the death.
Buddha's willingness