Terrain Kill
Sheltering from the wind and withstanding strong winds while traversing the terrain are two different abilities.
Zhang Xuezhou possesses both abilities, but most cultivators in the Three Realms who can travel here only have one option, and even then, the journey is extremely difficult.
The tangible Bifeng is extremely similar to high-pressure gas; an instantaneous impact can pierce through the body. To arrive by relying on one's physical body requires almost the standard of physical sainthood, or one needs a powerful protective treasure.
"It should be 'Jieyin '!"
"This old bastard is truly courting death!"
Zhang Xuezhou guessed the identity of the newcomer, and Divine Lord Zhenyuan was already rubbing his hands together in anticipation.
If it weren't for the Sect Master Jieyin and the Zhunti Master, he would have actually made a move. After all, this kind of place is troublesome to enter and difficult to leave, practically imprisoning people within its confines. Apart from its relatively narrow area, it's almost a perfect arena for fighting.
If both leaders were to arrive together, he and Zhang Xuezhou would use the Wind Avoidance Instruction as quickly as possible to enter the Wind Circle immediately.
As long as they run fast enough, they will still have the advantage, and can even create a situation where they can trap and beat someone after they get out. Whenever the Sect Master Jieyin and others try to force their way through Bifeng, they will knock them back from the outside.
It is precisely because there are ways to advance or retreat, and a high probability of gaining the upper hand, that Divine Lord Zhenyuan mentioned that hell has no gate and people come to it willingly.
"Tatakata, cooperate!"
Zhang Xuezhou gestured to the Buddha's disciple, who was lying on his side pretending to be a prisoner. The Buddha's disciple nodded, clearly indicating his determination to launch a sudden counterattack against the two leaders.
Even the most virtuous and loyal believers will cherish life. The Buddha's disciples cultivate to the True Self Realm not to become someone's furnace, and this is an inevitable form of resistance.
The Heart Sutra binds the Buddha's disciple, making it difficult for him to leave the Western Sect and escape, and also forces him into a situation where he can only resist.
This isn't about how much merit the Buddha's disciple has accumulated, but rather that he became the Zhunti the shaping of the body of the Cundi Master. No amount of merit can outweigh the importance of the needs of the two masters.
"The Grand Master's defense is unparalleled, but my True Solar Fire is no pushover either. I have a slim chance of breaking through his Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus Protection!"
The Buddha's disciple bit his lip slightly and transmitted his voice to Zhang Xuezhou and Divine Lord Zhenyuan respectively, which drew their attention.
A simple agreement was reached, and the sound of the wind crashing against the sky grew louder and closer to the crowd.
Everyone concealed their presence and hid themselves.
"Oh no, there really is a problem here!"
Sure enough, the voice of the Sect Master Jieyin came, followed by Vishnu's repeated nodding and bowing in agreement.
"Vishnu, step forward thirty paces and investigate!"
"Yes!"
Vishnu accepted the order without any resistance, and after a brief preparation, he quickly strode forward.
The Sect Master Jieyin ordered him to lead the charge and assess the risks, and Sect Master Jieyin also had the ability to protect him; he was not using Vishnu as a disposable resource.
In just a few seconds, Vishnu strode forward and searched the pool, finding it filled with black sand and numerous dark holes leading into its depths.
For Vishnu, who was visiting the cave of Bifeng for the first time, he did not know what it originally looked like, so he could not make a comparison.
"Master, there seems to be nothing here?"
"Nothing? Then why did the pool overflow, and what's in the pool?"
"There's black sand inside, in clumps and piles. Wasn't this always there?"
"There was no sand after all!"
Vishnu's safety did not correspond to the danger that was not close at hand. Sect Master Jieyin with a lotus in hand, his expression turned furious as his gaze swept over the black sand in the spring.
But when he saw the dissolved stone wall behind the spring pool, his expression changed drastically.
"Activate the Heart Sutra and go in to check the situation!"
The Sect Master Jieyin pointed, indicating that Vishnu should crawl into the hole, which was about half a person's height.
Using the Heart Sutra can bring forth light, allowing him to see the internal situation clearly.
"Master, this hole is a bit low. Can it lead to the long corridor cave in the Wind Cave?"
Vishnu braced himself; even with his slowed reflexes, he knew that this place was likely unrecognizable, and might even contain unpredictable dangers for the Sect Master Jieyin.
"Just keep moving forward, and report whatever you see!"
The Sect Master Jieyin urged him on, but did not respond to Vishnu's question. Vishnu could only grit his teeth and continue forward.
He knew that Zhang Xuezhou and his group were wandering around the desolate mountains behind Mount Ling. Vishnu only hoped that these damned bastards wouldn't cause trouble for him. If they did cause any problems, Vishnu wouldn't be able to leave this place.
"Master, there seems to be a stone chamber here, with tables, chairs, and a bed... and someone on the bed!"
"People?"
"He seems to be Dipankara Buddha, but not quite; his body and head are very disproportionate!"
What about Tathagata?
"I didn't see it, but there are a few stone chambers inside!"
Search again!
The stone chamber and passageway opened up by Zhang Xuezhou and others were nearly a hundred meters long. At first, the Sect Master Jieyin could see the situation clearly with the help of Vishnu, but when the distance became too great, he could no longer see it clearly.
With Vishnu leading the way and protected by the Twelfth-Grade Lotus Platform and the blue lotus banner, even though the Sect Master Jieyin was cautious in the face of the strange phenomenon, he began to enter it.
"Say whatever you find; describe everything you see, and describe it clearly!"
The Sect Master Jieyin entered the half-person-high passage and repeatedly explained the rules to Vishnu.
"It's... the... leader of the sect. Tathagata is lying in the third stone chamber we entered. His breathing is intermittent; he doesn't seem to be in good health!"
Is Tathagata also in there?
While Vishnu entered the third stone chamber to search, the Sect Master Jieyin entered the first stone chamber and examined everything on the monk Dipankara.
Seeing the physical decline of the Daoist Ran Deng, the Sect Master Jieyin frowned. He felt that the Buddha's son might awaken in the spiritual spring, but he lacked the means to send the Daoist Ran Deng out of the Bifeng area. Therefore, he chose to carve a hole in the mountain.
It's a good thing that the Buddha's disciple is loyal and righteous, but this trait also bound him firmly to this place, and he even had to pay a price for it.
The Sect Master Jieyin snorted coldly. The stone chamber behind the spiritual spring surprised and made him frown, but after guessing the truth of the matter, he lost his temper. He felt that everything was caused by the Buddha's son, even the sand in the Spiritual Qi. He believed that the Buddha's son had picked up a pile of sand in the stone chamber and used it to block the spiritual spring.
It must be said that Vishnu's search for the Buddha's son was fruitless, and he encountered the Sect Master Jieyin, who was guarding the area where the Buddha's son was located. His little scheme did not leak the information about Zhang Xuezhou and the others, which led to the Sect Master Jieyin's misjudgment.
After setting down the Daoist Ran Deng, the Sect Master Jieyin bowed again and disappeared into the tunnel.
The passage was only two or three meters long when he entered the second stone chamber.
This is probably the toilet area; it's extremely small and has a water channel.
The Sect Master Jieyin quickly bowed and slipped into the passage, heading towards the third stone chamber where the Buddha's disciple was located.
As his gaze extended into the distance, he saw the Buddha, with numerous ushnisha on his head, lying on his side on the ground. His contorted body indicated that he was suffering unbearable pain, and Vishnu was standing by, examining him.
The Sect Master Jieyin snorted slightly and activated the Heart Sutra. The Buddha's disciple, who had been bowing and seemingly lifeless, let out a painful groan and rolled around in the stone chamber.
"You wicked disciple, you have destroyed my sacred mountain and spring, and ruined my Eight Treasures Merit Pool! Such a crime is unforgivable!"
With a loud shout, the Sect Master Jieyin Amitabha sect preemptively condemned the Buddha's disciple.
He bent down and stepped inside, intending to pull the Buddha's son out, when suddenly everything went black and a dull thud slammed into him.
The protective blue lotus instantly appeared on his body, and the Sect Master Jieyin was not harmed in the slightest.
However, his body was knocked to the ground. The protective green lotus could absorb the damage for him, but it couldn't offset the inertia brought by the impact. His body had entered the stone chamber bent over, so it was normal for him to be knocked down at this moment.
A pair of black and white cloth shoes came into view. Before the Sect Master Jieyin could even raise his head, he knew things were truly bad.