At once, this great sun soared into the sky, hanging high alongside the other great sun.
For a time, the Shangqing Realm had two great suns as never before.
Yet after a brief moment, this great sun dissipated like flowers in a mirror and the moon upon water.
While everyone marveled at the two great suns in the sky, Xu Taiping had already picked up the Buddha Statue again and walked step by step from the incense burner toward the lotus throne on the high platform behind it.
By the time everyone noticed, he was already standing on the lotus throne with the Buddha Statue in his arms.
At the sight, the cultivators burst into an uproar:
"What is Xu Taiping planning to do now?"
Another cultivator said, his eyes blazing:
"He's probably about to open the door to the treasure or secret realm hidden on this summit!"
At these words, a shock ran through the spectating cultivators' hearts.
Only the three from Jade Balance Mountain were all frowning deeply.
Xiahou Qingyuan drew a deep breath and murmured:
"It won't be that simple."
On Vulture Peak.
"Xu Taiping, you must think this through. This lotus throne is where an eminent monk passed away in meditation. If you fail to hold on, the karmic fire within it will burn you to ashes!"
Xu Taiping raised the Buddha Statue high in his hands as he shook his head.
"Lotus Eye, I told you. We have no way back."
After saying this, Xu Taiping's gaze grew firmer than ever. He poured all the power of his remaining qi and blood and true essence into the lotus throne beneath him, then lifted his head to gaze at the sky and roared:
"Xu Taiping of Qingxuan, Zhenwu!"
"**Today, I seek a strand of Buddha