Deception

There are two volumes of the Prajna Heart Sutra: one is the Great Prajna Heart Sutra by the Sect Master Jieyin, and the other is the Lesser Prajna Heart Sutra by the Sect Master Zhunti.

The two contents are the same in the early stages, similar in the middle stages, and different in the later stages.

The Emperor held the two copies of the Prajna Heart Sutra, comparing them repeatedly and occasionally glancing at the relevant content.

He felt that pushing the Prajna Heart Sutra to the Divine Ability Realm was a hurdle, a hurdle that revealed the differences and also showed where the Prajna Heart Sutra's potential problems lay.

He muttered to himself, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the human and demon who were pushing the Prajna Heart Sutra forward.

The Emperor and Zhang Xuezhou practiced the Great Prajna Heart Sutra, while Jiang Qi was pushing towards the Lesser Prajna Heart Sutra.

Although the two practiced different scriptures, the abilities they developed after continuous practice were almost identical.

What's different is that the back of Zhang Xuezhou's head has a bright red sheen, which has a somewhat alluring feel, and is also like the color of the setting sun at dusk.

After cultivating, Jiang Qi caused a blue light to appear behind his head, with Yao Qi constantly Shengteng within it, along with illusory images of dragons and snakes.

In terms of aligning with spiritual practice, Jiang Qi's current performance is more reliable than Zhang Xuezhou's, and he has accurately grasped the direction of the Prajna Heart Sutra.

However, whether practicing the Prajna Heart Sutra is suitable for Jiang Qi, and whether it can bring about an improvement in his abilities, remains to be seen.

The Emperor is not currently experiencing any benefits, and Jiang Qi will likely face similar difficulties as well.

"Unless one possesses the ability to use both hands simultaneously, simultaneously channeling Thought Power and physical strength," the Emperor murmured. "But then again, such an ability is useless when defeating the weak; wouldn't it be like playing to one's strengths and avoiding one's weaknesses when facing the strong, thus inviting trouble?"

If the Prajna Heart Sutra cannot provide a means to match one's actual strength, then this Thought Power effect will not only be distracting but also ineffective.

The Emperor had no idea that his cultivation would be effective, and the unobserved drawbacks made him extremely cautious.

He stared intently at Zhang Xuezhou, while occasionally glancing at Jiang Qi.

The Nine Treasures Wine brought about effects that even the Emperor could not have imagined. The Thought Power cultivation that the monks of Spirit Mountain needed to chant tens of thousands of times to advance was easily achieved by Zhang Xuezhou and Jiang Qi. This speed of advancing cultivation was undoubtedly extremely terrifying.

Other monks who have practiced for ten years cannot compare to these two who have practiced for two hours.

The effects of the Nine Treasures Wine continued to amplify, causing the radiance behind their heads to intensify and push them towards the limits of their cultivation.

Flames emerged from the bright red glow behind Zhang Xuezhou's head, making it seem as if one could see an abyss when looking at it. A blue light Shengteng from behind Jiang Qi's head, and the figures of dragons and snakes gradually became clear, with even the scales on the dragons and snakes visible.

"The Thought Power condensed by the Holy Son doesn't seem like an allure," the Empress whispered.

"The Thought Power that Jiang Qi has gathered is also not a normal phenomenon!"

The Emperor nodded, then indicated that Jiang Qi's situation was the same.

He could even see a familiar figure in the Thought Power that Jiang Qi had gathered.

"His Majesty said that Thought Power will make choices based on cultivation level and mindset. If it doesn't align with cultivation, then it will only align with mindset," the Empress said. "It's one thing for Jiang Qi to dream of a snake transforming into a dragon, but what the Holy Son is thinking seems to be a living hell!"

"What he went through may well have been incredibly difficult!"

The Emperor gave the Empress a deep look.

The Empress were unfamiliar with the view behind Zhang Xuezhou's head, but the Emperor had fought against the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, so how could he not know the source?

He just didn't understand why Zhang Xuezhou could gather the abilities that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon were skilled in.

"That guy has a foul and stubborn personality, his mouth is full of gibberish, and he's extremely arrogant... If it weren't for Hongjun's sake, I would have dragged you down to be sacrificed to the Human Emperor's Spirit-Gathering Banner!"

The Emperor pondered repeatedly, even considering pulling at Zhang Xuezhou again while he was unconscious, in order to observe the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon that were entangled with Zhang Xuezhou.

"His Majesty!"

Only after the Empress reminded him did the Emperor abruptly stand up.

Before him, a hint of blue light emanated from the Thought Power energy gathered by Zhang Xuezhou, while a seven-colored radiance appeared in the Thought Power energy gathered by Jiang Qi.

It's them!

The Emperor took a deep breath.

He knew the Prajna Heart Sutra problems, but the Emperor never imagined it was such a serious one.

This is a connection formed when one's cultivation is insufficient; only through enlightenment and guidance can Zhang Xuezhou and others continue to move forward.

The Sect Master Jieyin and Sect Master Zhunti tampered with the Prajna Heart Sutra; only with their guidance and support can one continuously ascend.

If one follows the path of descent into spiritual practice, it's tantamount to handing a knife to the two religious leaders.

Who has attained my Great Dao?

An ancient voice resonated behind Zhang Xuezhou's head, and the sound of the voice caused a Azure Lotus phenomenon to appear behind Zhang Xuezhou's head.

Who dares to knock on the door of my Western Sect?

Another low voice sounded behind Jiang Qi's head, and seven-colored light directly covered the chaotic dance of dragons and snakes.

"Oops!"

The Emperor murmured to himself.

Zhang Xuezhou and Jiang Qi are not members of the Western Sect. How can they get past the questioning and verification of these two religious leaders?

At the level of the Emperor and others, they are very clear about who makes a move and what style it is.

If they don't intervene, they'll send Zhang Xuezhou and the others to the Western Sect; if they do intervene, it will confirm that Kunlun has stolen the Western Sect.

"Disciple Wu Chao has obtained an item for cultivation; I hope Master can lend a helping hand!"

Just as the Emperor frowned, about to intervene, Zhang Xuezhou, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, opened them.

A bright red light flashed in his eyes, and Zhang Xuezhou's body collapsed like a puddle of mud, sinking into the shadows of the brewery, leaving only an unfamiliar voice.

"Wu Chao?"

The Sect Master Jieyin spoke in an aged voice, paused slightly.

"The Prajna Heart Sutra you practice is under the Zhunti, so why have you come to practice it here, and why is it different from before?" Sect Master Jieyin.

"I discussed the Prajna Heart Sutra with Brahma, Vishnu, Shi Gong, Buddha Son Rulai. We each had our own insights, but I don't know why our practice has led to this situation!"

Zhang Xuezhou's echo caused the Sect Master Jieyin to sigh slightly.

"Very well, very well, I'll Zhunti you a hand on behalf of Zhunti. After you finish your cultivation... well, I'm currently tied up with important matters. I'll issue you the decree later!"

A Azure Lotus fell amidst Zhang Xuezhou's Thought Power, and countless roots emerged and extended, covering the Thought Power behind Zhang Xuezhou's head with a layer of imprinted blue, making Zhang Xuezhou's Thought Power more vivid and natural.

The Emperor waved his hand, using his Law Power to separate Zhang Xuezhou and Jiang Qi, while also keeping a close eye on the interactions and changes between the human and the demon.

Zhang Xuezhou impersonated the Buddha of Wu Chao, while Jiang Qi, in his response, mentioned that he was Moluo Jia, a member of the Eight Classes of Devas and Nagas of Spirit Mountain, who had glimpsed a corner of the cultivation scriptures and prayed for the mercy and guidance of the Western Sect.

"Moluo Jia?"

Even the Sect Master Zhunti was somewhat taken aback by the radiant light of Jiang Qi's Thought Power.

"Even the Eight Classes of Devas and Nagas are cultivating so devoutly, yet not a single one of those Arhats present has achieved anything. They truly occupy their high positions in vain. You Eight Classes have performed exceptionally well!"

After exclaiming in surprise, Sect Master Zhunti seemed to be in a very good mood.

The seven-colored light continuously impacted the blue light condensed by Jiang Qi's Thought Power, and also continuously expanded the radiance of Jiang Qi's Thought Power.

Like Zhang Xuezhou, Jiang Qi also temporarily passed the test through deception, thus filling in the missing parts of the Prajna Heart Sutra.

The Emperor was not surprised that Zhang Xuezhou could do such a thing, after all, Zhang Xuezhou's specialty at the centennial celebration was his eloquence.

But Jiang Qi truly surprised him.

To fool the leader of the Western Sect, it's not enough to just give a casual answer; you need to have a natural demeanor and genuine credentials that fit your identity.

Only by creating an effect nearly identical to that of the person being impersonated will the two cult leaders not suspect that they are providing assistance.

Who exactly are you?

With the guidance of the Sect Master Zhunti gone, the Emperor's gaze did not fall on the composed Zhang Xuezhou, but instead pressed a finger against the center of Jiang Qi's forehead.