"Amitabha Buddha, where is the benefactor going?"
Xu Long was stopped not far from the temple.
His head was covered in large bumps, his face was as white as jade, he held a Flying Dragon Staff, and his expression was solemn.
This is a monk, a monk who looks very intimidating.
Who are you? What do you want?
Xu Long sneered. Clearly, the person who forcibly stopped him at this moment wasn't there for a chat.
"This humble monk Lingji; you may have heard of this name, benefactor."
The monk said with a smile.
" Lingji? Bodhisattva?"
Upon hearing his words, Xu Long narrowed his eyes and his expression became extremely serious.
Bodhisattva Lingji is no ordinary person; his strength is extremely powerful.
In Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang and his companions encountered the Yellow Wind Monster. Son Goku was so dizzy and disoriented by the Threefold Divine Wind that he almost went blind.
Left with no other choice, Son Goku went to seek help, and happened to run into Bodhisattva Lingji who had come to lend a hand.
The Wind-Calming Pill stopped the Yellow Wind Monster's Threefold Divine Wind, Flying Dragon Staff frightened the Yellow Wind Monster into revealing its true form.
Bodhisattva Lingji captured the Yellow Wind Monster without revealing even a fraction of his strength.
"I never imagined that I, a mere mortal, would have the opportunity to meet the renowned Bodhisattva Lingji!"
Xu Long sighed, but still prepared for battle.
According to that cheap master, the immortals and Buddhas of Heavenly Court and Spirit Mountain cannot enter this world; at most, they can only interfere in some way.
The legendary Bodhisattva Lingji must at least be a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Xu Long didn't know how strong Taiyi Golden Immortal was, but he could sense that the Bodhisattva Lingji in front of him was only an A-rank.
Even so, Bodhisattva Lingji was still not easy to deal with.
The Flying Dragon Staff alone was enough to frighten the Yellow Wind Monster into revealing its true form; if a fight broke out, the Yellow Wind Monster would be utterly powerless to resist.
"Even a mere mortal possesses the power to change the world. You are far too modest, benefactor."
Bodhisattva Lingji wore a smile, as if victory was assured.
He is a Bodhisattva from the Western Heaven Spirit Mountain, one of the most revered beings below the Buddha. Dealing with a mere mortal is a piece of cake for him.
Why is the Bodhisattva stopping me?
Xu Long's Pure Yang Internal Force surged, and he was ready for battle.
The Bodhisattva Lingji is coming with overwhelming force; normal communication is probably useless.
Xu Long was heading to the place where Son Goku was sealed, Bodhisattva Lingji appeared at this moment, definitely not wanting him to go.
That's understandable, as the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures was of utmost importance and could not afford any mistakes.
Xu Long is too strong. Although the chances of him defeating Son Goku are very low, Son Goku is still sealed inside the cave.
If Xu Long were to strike him at this moment, he would be truly finished.
Don't think this is a joke; Xu Long is absolutely capable of doing something like this.
"This humble monk stopped you, benefactor, simply to have a casual chat."
"Just chatting? Sure!"
Upon hearing Bodhisattva Lingji's words, Xu Long smiled and immediately transformed.
Blazing white flames erupted from his body, and a violent aura surged outwards, the original gentleness vanished without a trace, leaving only ferocity and savagery.
"This..."
Sensing Xu Long's aura, Bodhisattva Lingji's expression changed slightly.
A sense of foreboding washed over him; it seemed he had messed up.
Bodhisattva Lingji was a little confused. He hadn't said anything specific; he just wanted to chat with Xu Long and buy some time.
But what's going on now? He only said four sentences, and then suddenly he exploded?
Xu Long had no interest in wasting time with Bodhisattva Lingji, so he threw a punch at him.
The powerful energy, radiating a chilling killing intent, slammed down heavily on the Flying Dragon Staff.
Bang!
With a single punch, the Flying Dragon Staff was sent flying, and the dragon's head coiled on it tilted to one side.
"What a wicked and heretical villain! Flying Dragon, kill him!"
Bodhisattva Lingji roared, and the Flying Dragon Staff he had just thrown out immediately changed.
The coiled dragon seemed to come alive, roaring as it charged towards Xu Long.
It has no scales, no horns, no claws, and no whiskers, but it has four sharp fangs.
It has neither the form nor the spirit of a dragon; the name "dragon" hangs in vain. In reality, it is just a giant snake.
The dragon is unique to China civilization; no dragon found outside of China is True Dragon.
Even so, the dragon on the Bodhisattva Lingji's Flying Dragon Staff is still extraordinary.
I don't know if it's because I've been cultivating for so many years, but I've actually developed a special kind of charm.
hold head high!
Unlike the thunderous roar of a normal dragon, or the frenzied and violent cry of the Flame Hell Demon Dragon, its sound was as clear and resonant as a horn.
Clearly, the Flame Hell Demon Dragon possesses True Dragon blood, while this dragon has none at all.
No wonder it scared the Yellow Wind Monster into revealing its true form!
Sensing the imposing aura emanating from the other party, Xu Long understood what was going on.
Vast yet gentle, it makes one feel inferior, yet unconsciously wants to get closer.
This is the power of Buddha!
Xu Long's Pure Yang Internal Force has many similarities to the power of the Buddhist Sect, so it was not affected.
Moreover, he sensed something hidden within it.
Vastness tinged with selfishness, gentleness tinged with prejudice.
Kind on the surface, but ruthless in reality.
Its ferocious maw opened wide, revealing four sharp fangs, and it bit down hard on Xu Long.
Facing the giant snake's fangs, Xu Long remained calm and unhurried, delivering a sweeping punch.
Click click click!
Xu Long's fist was surprisingly hard; it broke the fangs the moment they made contact.
hold head high!
An angry roar came from its mouth. The giant snake endured the pain and swung its tail to tightly wrap around Xu Long's body.
This giant snake was quite pitiful; its invincible power was useless in front of Xu Long, and three of its four sharp fangs were broken by a single punch.
Left with no other choice, they had to resort to this most primitive hunting technique.
If this can't hurt Xu Long, then it should just find a block of tofu and smash its head against it to its death.
"Damn it, you're clinging to me?"
Xu Long was furious. This giant snake was shameless, daring to be so brazen.
"Open it!"
The violent energy exploded like a cannonball, and amidst the giant snake's desperate screams, Xu Long forcefully snapped its body in two.
" Bodhisattva Lingji, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Bring them on!"
Xu Long's body emitted a burst of intense light and flames, as blazing as the sun.
Bodhisattva Lingji did not make a move from beginning to end, but watched coldly. Even when the giant snake on the Flying Dragon Staff was torn in two, his face remained calm and composed.
"This is the first time I've ever seen a mortal like you."
Bodhisattva Lingji chuckled lightly, unmoved by Xu Long's provocation.
"This humble monk has accomplished his mission, benefactor. Farewell, we shall meet again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Bodhisattva Lingji's body vanished like a bubble in the sun.
It comes from nowhere and goes nowhere.
He had never been to this place before; Xu Long had just seen was merely an insignificant projection.
Not only him, but even the Flying Dragon Staff was like that.
The severed body of the giant snake slowly disappeared, its eyes filled with resentment.
It remembered Xu Long, and the next time they met, it would surely come rolling in with the force of thunder.