A destination in the Wind Cave

The Mysterious Woman described Bi Feng as someone who could cut through flesh to the bone.

The wind doesn't stop after a single blow; it's a continuous, relentless assault.

This erosion doesn't target a specific area; rather, it permeates every part of the body.

When the weather is clear, the wind carries high temperatures, while when it is cold and damp, it is as cold as ice.

Zhang Xuezhou felt a chill run through his heart, and the Water Avoidance Instruction, which could reduce the corrosive effects of the cold, was activated within his body.

"Pooh!"

Zhang Xuezhou spat out a mouthful of air.

He activated the Wind Avoidance Instruction on his body, pushing away the layers of eroding wind and protecting his body.

The more treacherous the environment, the more enthusiastically Zhang Xuezhou jumped around.

His fighting skills are debatable, but few can match his body's adaptability to harsh environments.

Looking at Vishnu, who had just finished cursing his 'forty-nine generations of ancestors' ten feet away, Zhang Xuezhou approached with his ox-horn Law Artifact.

"Isn't this the Vishnu who just said goodbye to me?"

Zhang Xuezhou patted Vishnu, who was moving his robes in the wind, and swung his fist without hesitation.

"You... you... you're just like Tathagata..."

Amidst the golden glow emanating from his robes, Vishnu's eyes held a hint of despair.

Being sarcastic might feel good in the moment, but it's not so good when you get punished.

Vishnu could only endure the beating, for in such a fierce whirlwind, he truly had no ability to move or traverse, and even speaking was extremely difficult.

Vishnu had originally lured Zhang Xuezhou into a trap, but unexpectedly, he himself ended up getting trapped instead.

In such a harsh environment, Vishnu had difficulty moving, while Zhang Xuezhou completely disregarded the fierce winds and still managed to free his hands to beat him up. This strength was so great that Vishnu had no idea what to do.

If anyone could thrive in such a harsh environment, Vishnu could only think of his old nemesis, the Rulai.

Rulai is not a name, but a title used in the Western Sect, like Arhat or Bodhisattva.

However, currently only one person can turn this name into their own unique title.

Vishnu used to think Rulai the Buddha was extremely extraordinary and unmatched among his peers, but now he needs to take back that statement.

Of course, Vishnu had a very poor relationship with these powerful fellow monks.

One is an old rival, and the other is someone who's been cursing him the whole way and is still beating him up.

"My robes!"

Seeing that Zhang Xuezhou had repeatedly beaten him and removed his Luohan robe, directly interrupting his control over his protective body, Vishnu was greatly disappointed, feeling that he had lost another of his precious treasures.

He activated his body's Qi and Blood, and a golden halo quickly appeared behind his head, complementing the golden color of his skin.

The simultaneous appearance of the golden Arhat's body and the aura of mental power was extremely rare for Vishnu, but this did not bring Vishnu the slightest joy.

He only hoped that the torrent of wind at the bottom of the cave would end as soon as possible, so that he wouldn't have to suffer through it and could be free to deal with Zhang Xuezhou's beating.

"What do you mean, 'your robe'? This test is against the Bifeng wind. Your robe can actually withstand the Bifeng wind? This is clearly a prohibited Law Treasure for the competition. You can expect to be disqualified from the event, and even stripped of your status as a Buddhist disciple!"

Zhang Xuezhou dealt a series of blows.

He felt somewhat helpless when faced with a monk like Vishnu who could protect his entire body.

Even with his powerful punches, there were limitations; they were not even as strong as Bifeng's. Zhang Xuezhou could only snatch Vishnu's Law Treasure, strip him of his monk's robes, and then threaten Vishnu.

A 15-minute argument wouldn't have much of an impact, but when Zhang Xuezhou uttered his threats, Vishnu's face turned almost green, and his golden Arhat statue seemed to teeter on the brink of collapse.

"We were hastily summoned to participate in the competition; no one told us we couldn't use these Law Treasure," Vishnu said through gritted teeth.

"Your ox horn for traveling and this garment are too perfect for this competition. Your Law Treasure will definitely be confiscated. Once you embarrass the two leaders, your position as Western Sect will be useless!"

Zhang Xuezhou's threatening words struck Vishnu like a knife, and his previous curses turned into pleas for mercy.

"Your best use is to be defeated by me," Zhang Xuezhou shook his head and said, "I'll take your Spirit Mountain's points, and then I can directly ask your sect leader for fortuitous opportunity. How can your begging and sweet words possibly work!"

Zhang Xuezhou's physical strength was insufficient to break through Vishnu's protective defenses, so he had no choice but to use excessive Law Treasure to coerce him, and began to mention that Vishnu's pleas for mercy were useless.

If the Law Treasure hadn't been in Zhang Xuezhou's hands, Vishnu's defeat would have been understandable. But since he used the Law Treasure and still couldn't defeat Zhang Xuezhou, the consequences when accountability is pursued are uncertain.

"The treasures that the leaders use themselves certainly won't be given to outsiders like you. There aren't many other great fortuitous opportunity left. You won't gain much by defeating me," Vishnu said through gritted teeth.

"My request to borrow the Heart Sutra (both the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra and the Small Perfection of Wisdom Sutra) is not high; the two masters will surely grant it," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"You... you can ask me for the Heart Sutra," Vishnu said through gritted teeth.

"Oh?"

"Don't think that just because you won a few points, the cult leader will give you the complete Heart Sutra," Vishnu gritted his teeth. "He didn't even give it to us Buddhist disciples; there's no way he'd give it to you!"

"Oh!"

"If you release me, I will give you the Heart Sutra he can produce, and even more than what the leader gave," Vishnu said.

"It's not interesting if it's not the complete version!"

"I can steal it for you, and peek at the rest of the Heart Sutra!"

Vishnu's response was almost instantaneous.

For the monks of Spirit Mountain, stealing is not shameful; being able to learn by stealing is even considered a skill.

As for whether the audience is internal or external, or whether they are older or younger, it doesn't matter much, since internal strife is common among the monks of Spirit Mountain.

Vishnu did not hesitate at all when the targets of his theft were the two leaders of the Western Sect.

"Our leader is old, and they are on low alert for half an hour each day," Vishnu gritted his teeth. "This period is completely different from their feigned old age and weakness. I'm sure I can get my hands on it!"

"Not enough," Zhang Xuezhou shook his head and said, "My defeating you is a definite answer, while your theft is an uncertain answer. I don't need to exchange certainty for uncertainty!"

"Then I will help you defeat Brahma!"

"Partnering with you is too risky, and I can defeat Brahma without your help!"

"Then I..."

Vishnu was at his wit's end.

After nearly a century of hard Struggle, if Vishnu were to be stripped of his status as a disciple of the Buddha due to a grand event in which he was a substitute, thus losing his chance to succeed the leader of the religion, Vishnu undoubtedly feel resentful.

The severity of the consequences was something he had never anticipated before attending the event. He also never expected that despite using every means at his disposal, even luring Zhang Xuezhou into the high-risk area of the Wind Cave, Zhang Xuezhou would still not be defeated.

There was a hint of despair in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"There is a great fortuitous opportunity within this wind cave, an fortuitous opportunity that only the leader can access," Vishnu said. "My body cannot withstand the fierce winds, so I cannot go. You, however, can!"

"Oh?"

"In the past, only the leader could enjoy it. Later, Tathagata went there through the trial of the Wind Cave, which rejuvenated his body and extended his lifespan. I overheard that it is the source of the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, so it will definitely be useful to you!"

Vishnu presented witnesses and explained the role of fortuitous opportunity, even mentioning the Eight Treasures Merit Pool that was influenced by fortuitous opportunity.

In order to avoid being affected by this grand event, he revealed all the secrets of Spirit Mountain.