Daoist Spirit Transformation, Taking Root in the Buddha Kingdom (Second update, monthly votes requested)

His identity and origins instantly became the greatest mystery.

Two Spirit Transformation cultivators!

One was a newly ascended True Lord who had risen locally, embracing all things through the water element Grand Dao.

The other was a mysterious sword cultivator of unknown origins, whose swordsmanship reached the divine and whose methods were seasoned and ruthless.

They had existed so silently in the Southern Frontier, which the Buddhist Sect regarded as its own territory, until this sword duel forced them to reveal their strength.

Was this coincidence, or had it been planned long ago?

True Lord Xuanjin in particular-why had he hidden himself within the Rogue Cultivator Alliance?

Was he merely withdrawing from the world, or did he have another aim?

Combined with the Rogue Cultivator Alliance's expansion around Nanzhao in recent years and its covert support for the various Daoist sects, the implications sent chills down the spine.

For a time, the sudden news shook all the foremost temples on the Buddha Light Continent, including the Jiaye Baoguang Temple, Mingxin Temple, Bodhi Zen Monastery, Great Snow Mountain Golden Light Temple-to which Mingxin, Deadwood, and Pu Nan belonged-the Little Sumeru Mountain Heavenly Dragon Zen Monastery, and the Great Immeasurable Temple.

"Spirit Transformation cultivators were hiding in that tiny patch of land in the Southern Frontier, and they aren't even members of our Buddhist Sect!"

"Our three junior brothers, Mingxin, Deadwood, and Pu Nan, went south together, yet one died, one was gravely wounded, and one retreated in defeat! A disgrace! An utter disgrace!"

"Canglanzi is one thing. He has little lifespan left and broke through in the midst of battle. Though he had some fortune on his side, his foundation must be unstable."

"But that Xuanjin-his sword light was pure and struck straight at the laws. He is no ordinary cultivator!"