Sacrificing the Self to Attain Buddhahood

"Doesn't the Daoist intend to look at all these corpses?" Pumiao asked Ling Qing with displeasure.

"Why should this poor Daoist look at them? You should have the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of your family take a look." Ling Qing rolled his eyes at him.

He was still somewhat resentful over Muzha having stopped him earlier.

"Junior Brother, say no more. Let's save people first." Daoji stopped Pumiao just as he was about to continue.

"Daoist, have mercy. Save the common people of this entire city first."

Hearing Daoji say so, Ling Qing no longer pressed the matter. With a shake of his body, he released three incarnations.

Emperor Miaoxiang cracked the Spirit-Commanding Whip. With a sharp snap, the boundless floodwaters transformed into countless sea beasts, which first carried out those who had not yet died.

Emperor Miaoyuan shook the Primordial Unity Banner, and several earthen hills rose from the floodwaters. The sea beasts placed the people atop them.

Daoji and Pumiao also hurriedly joined in.

Once Emperor Miaoxiang and Emperor Miaoyuan saw that nearly all the living had been rescued, they fished the corpses out of the flood as well, sorting them into categories and placing them atop several earthen mounds.

People were placed with people for the dead's families to identify and claim, while livestock was placed with livestock to be dealt with later, lest an epidemic arise.

Emperor Wondrous Existence lightly shook the Myriad Treasure Wondrous Tree in his hand, manifesting countless spiritual plants capable of preserving lives.

Azure qi of longevity descended, carrying medicinal potency as it treated them.

Those who could still be saved were treated with all his strength; for those who could not, there was nothing he could do.

After all, he did not possess the power to Revive the Dead.

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