"Namo Amitabha Buddha!"
Zen Master Zhenxing of Nine Glorious Mountain loudly proclaimed a Buddhist invocation. A hundred-zhang Dharma manifestation appeared atop the warship, seized one tentacle, and leaped fiercely into the sea.
Before long, the other seven tentacles also plunged beneath the waves one after another.
With rumbling booms, sprays of water periodically exploded across the sea's surface.
Li Ping added, "These eight tentacles must belong to Mist Hidden's Water Shadow Ox Demon.
"It is said it can transform into an eight-tailed ox demon, possessing boundless strength in the sea.
"When fighting others, it usually drags them into the water, then crushes its enemies with brute force and water pressure."
Ling Qing shook his head. "This really is a hodgepodge."
With both leaders making their moves, their subordinates naturally would not remain idle either.
Seeing the Ox Demon at a disadvantage, an enormous whale leaped from the water, intending to smash the Star River Warship into the sea.
Liaofan stepped forward. "This little monk will meet him!"
He immediately leaped up as well, pressing his palms together. Golden light suddenly flashed from his palms, drawing the Roaring Whale King's attention.
Then he slowly extended his right hand, which transformed into a gigantic Buddhist hand seal and struck toward the Roaring Whale King.
Ten thousand rays of Buddhist light burst from the Buddha palm. With a single strike, it sent the Roaring Whale King flying back.
"Buddha Light First Appears!"
Liaoran said excitedly, "Whenever I see Senior Brother use this Tathagata Palm, I wish I were the one who had learned it."
"Stop being envious. Can't you see all these demons charging at us? Hurry up and make your move." Ruhui of White Horse Temple gave him a pat.
He then raised a hand and released a ray of Buddhist light,