Please call me Dadaozu

Chapter 452 The Arhats of Shengjue Temple Begin Breaking Through the Barrier (4000)

Zhang Yuanzhu's double pupils were deep and unfathomable, like an abyss that devoured all the surrounding light, carrying a kind of demonic quality.

His arms hung naturally at his sides, exuding a magnificent aura.

That is the unwavering determination to win every battle, to be victorious in every battle, and to be eternally invincible; it is also the confidence forged through countless battles.

“If a Golden Core Arhat were to conceal his form and follow us here, how could you have discovered him?”

His red robe fluttered in the wind, his black hair danced wildly, and his gentle voice echoed between heaven and earth.

"Come, stand behind me, and I will take care of everything!"

Before the words were finished, rays of Buddha's light bloomed and spread throughout the world, accompanied by the serene and unwavering sound of Buddha's voice, containing endless vitality and compassion.

"This humble monk, Du'e, greets you!"

An old monk, dressed entirely in golden robes and draped in a bright red kasaya, appeared in the center of the sky filled with Buddhist light.

Du'e clasped his hands together, his face filled with compassion, his golden eyes lowered, revealing pity.

The old monk softly chanted a Buddhist prayer, his gaze passing over the crimson figure and settling on the woman draped in a monk's robe:
"It was the monk's fault to begin with. Having come with you, young friend, I will personally visit Xinchan Temple to apologize after this incident."

Du'e's voice was gentle, and without waiting for a legal response, he looked back at Chi Ying:
"I have come here with only three questions, which I would like to ask Benefactor Zhang to answer. If I am wrong, I will kneel down and offer my thanks before leaving."

Zhang Yuanzhu, his double pupils half-closed, his muscular physique evident, let out a sneer:
"Speak frankly, monk!"

At this moment, he had no respect whatsoever for the Arhat before him; his secret following here must have been out of malice.

The statue of Du'e is solemn and dignified, its clasped hands slowly opening:

"First question: Did Kongyu, a disciple of Shengjue Temple, perish at your hands, benefactor?"

“I will personally kill Tian Mengzebei.”

"Second question: Young friend, have you been practicing the methods of my Buddhist school?"

Zhang Yuanzhu's face was beaming with a carefree smile as he uttered each word clearly:
"In the Demon Mountain, I made a deal with a monk to learn the method of salvation."

"Three questions: The countless lives lost on the Plain of Passing River have been ravaged, and the leader of the righteous path is nearly destroyed. Could this be related to you, young friend?"

"Have!"

It is simple and direct, without any concealment or explanation.

At this moment, the old monk's eyes widened in anger, his expression as imposing as a Vajra, and he hissed:

“You possess the qualities of a dragon and an elephant, and have saved countless lives, but now you have fallen into demonic possession. Come with me to Mount Sumeru to dispel your demonic heart.”

buzz~
The sound of Buddhist chants, layer upon layer, resounded from all directions, echoing throughout heaven and earth.

Lay down your butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot!
A single thought of good or evil can stop the fighting and save all living beings!

Transformation!
Transformation!
A Golden Core Arhat suddenly made a move, exceeding everyone's expectations.

Fortunately, Zhang Yuanzhu was already on high alert. His red robe fluttered in the wind, and Buddhist patterns appeared on his robe to protect himself and block out the Buddhist chants.

At the same moment, the Blood Demon Banner in his arms burst forth with streaks of crimson light, empowering him.

"You old bald monk, you truly have no sense of shame whatsoever!"

The young man leaned slightly forward.

Boom~
With a simple movement, the entire world groaned under the strain, generating boundless energy that transformed into rolling waves of air that swept across the vast wilderness.

He reached out and grasped, and a dark gold short stick appeared in his palm.

He raised his free hand and formed a hand seal.

In an instant, array plates rose into the air, trembled violently, and cracks appeared, radiating blinding light.

Rows of flags stood tall, fluttering in the wind, creating a powerful spectacle that seemed to stretch across the heavens and earth.

Array patterns emerged, spreading across every inch of the mountain and river space, where they began to burn and melt.

In less than a breath, the entire killing formation began to burn and self-destruct, and invisible forces crossed mountains and rivers to empower the Shattering Dao Staff.

Click~
Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers collapsed, revealing a pitch-black void.

As far as the eye could see, the void rippled with waves, the floating fragments of space, and everything tangible and intangible vanished.

Before anyone knew it, an endless, dark golden mountain range stood in the void, covered in swirling snow and rising flames, intertwining and colliding, with several large stars circling around it.

This mountain range is like a pillar supporting the void.

"Bald monk, take the baton!"

Zhang Yuanzhu shouted loudly, gripped the magic weapon tightly with both hands, and slammed it down.

Click~
The base of the dark gold pillar snapped with a deafening roar, and mountains tilted and crashed down upon the golden figure draped in a crimson robe.

Snowflakes intertwine with red lotuses, stars fall, and pillars of heaven collapse.

The void stretched for thousands of miles, creating layers of ripples, and it seemed as if only the dark golden pillar of heaven had fallen from the sky.

Explosive and powerful!
The Arhat who had saved him looked up at the fallen pillar of heaven and exclaimed in admiration:
"A good kick, but a pity."

The Buddhist chant resounded and trembled, spreading in all directions, omnipresent and reaching everywhere!
"not enough!"

One Buddhist chant after another transformed into huge golden Buddhist characters that soared into the sky, gathering Buddhist sounds from all directions, like a golden dragon stretching across the void for thousands of miles, lying in front of the Arhat.

Wow~~~
The Buddha's light is like water, and the Buddha's voice is like light.

In less than a fraction of a second, the boundless Buddhist light, led by a golden Buddhist dragon, surged toward the dark golden pillar.

Layers of Buddha's light flowed past, diminishing the force of the falling object until the two collided.

Rumble~
Amidst the deafening roar, the golden dragon howled, the celestial pillars were torn apart, the swirling stars were continuously obliterated, and ice and fire vanished completely.

Du'e's face remained compassionate, and he slowly raised his hand:
"The Buddha is merciful and wishes to save all living beings from evil influences. He will return to the world."

In the blink of an eye, the golden Buddha's palm had already surpassed the golden dragon and struck the pillar of heaven.

Click~
The pillar collapsed, revealing a crimson figure behind it.

Around the crimson shadow, numerous patterns spread out, intertwining and forming a complex array.

"The teleportation array has been used; young friend, you have no chance."

With a gentle voice, the Buddha's palm continued its momentum, sweeping past the flowing light and reaching for the crimson figure standing in the void.

Zhang Yuanzhu remained calm, his heart undisturbed, and gave the old monk a deep look with his double pupils.

The next moment, a head appeared out of thin air and blocked the Buddha's palm.

Its head and face were aged and its expression was ferocious. Blood flowed like jade around its neck, exuding an aura of astonishment.

"This...this is True Lord Changhong."

When the monk saw the head clearly, his usually calm golden eyes showed surprise for the first time.

In the next instant, cracks appeared on the True Lord's head, and streaks of blinding light burst forth, dazzling to the extreme.

Rumble~
Amidst a deafening roar, a fiery red sun rose, illuminating the void, dispelling the darkness, and its rolling flames shattered the space of distant lands.

Time and space were reversed, the world was turned upside down, and after an unknown amount of time, the void finally returned to calm.

The Arhat who had saved him stood alone in the void, his golden Buddha eyes lowered, gazing at the charred marks on his palm, and sighed softly in his heart:
'Trouble! '

I originally intended to use the karma between the two parties to help Tianjiao enter the sect.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he even chose to take action himself, but the other party still managed to escape.

Du'e frowned, trying to deduce the other party's location as quickly as possible, but the image became increasingly blurry until it disappeared completely.

"You have a connection with Buddhism, and we will meet again in the future."

With a soft whisper, the figure slowly faded away and disappeared.

the other side.

On the edge of the desert, two figures appeared silently.

Holding a dark gold short staff in one hand and a cyan gold talisman (obtained from killing a Qingyangzhai expert at the fourth step of the Qi Condensation Realm) in the other, Zhang Yuanzhu relaxed slightly after surveying the surroundings to ensure safety. His gaze fell upon a narrow crack on the broken Dao Staff, a hint of helplessness appearing on his face.

The strength of the Golden Core True Monarch was beyond expectation; with just a single Buddhist chant, he had withstood his long-prepared attack and even damaged the magic weapon.

Fortunately, they were able to leave thanks to the head of the Golden Core True Monarch and the teleportation array.

"Brother Dao, it was my carelessness that led you into that dangerous situation."

An apologetic female voice came from behind.

The young man turned around, shook his head, and chuckled softly:

"There's no need to blame yourself. The difference in cultivation level is too great, so it's perfectly normal that you can't perceive it. The fact that you were able to send the Yin-Yang Tribulation Qi here is already very good for me."

After a pause, Zhang Yuanzhu put away the broken Dao staff in his hand, placed the talisman in his pocket, and a serious expression appeared on his face:

"Before you arrived, I had already prepared for the worst. If the evil aura did not arrive, only Golden Core Arhats would be able to attack."

"The current situation is already a good result, after all..."

His gaze went beyond the law, looking at the magnificent mountains and rivers, as if he could see the bones that had fallen beneath him along the way.

“I have killed too many righteous cultivators, causing turmoil and bloodshed. Buddhism is ultimately a righteous path, how could it remain indifferent?”

He extended his palm, and a purple-gold talisman appeared in his hand.

"This place is near the Southern Desert. With this talisman for protection, it should be enough for you to return to Xinchan Temple."

Legal remained silent, gazing at the gentle-looking young man, momentarily captivated.

No matter when or where, Brother Dao is always so confident and determined, having made all the necessary preparations.

She stretched out her delicate hand, took the talisman, and stepped forward.

Just as he was about to cross the crimson shadow, he paused slightly:

"Brother Dao, will we meet again?"

"Of course I will. I will go to Shengjue Temple in person to explain the principles and doctrines to that Arhat."

Zhang Yuanzhu's words were resolute, yet the woman's lips twitched.

Then, I felt relieved. There's a cause and an effect; why overthink it?

She took another step, walking into the rolling yellow sand. Her beautiful figure gradually disappeared, leaving only a barely perceptible whisper that drifted on the wind.

"Brother Dao, I look forward to that day."

The young man stood on the ground, gazing at the woman who had vanished completely, and whispered in his heart:

'It won't be long!'

He walked in the opposite direction. Having obtained the complete Yin-Yang Calamity Qi, it was time to take the final step.

As it took a step forward, its eyes shone with a bluish light, and a rich vitality filled every corner of its body, beginning to repair its own depletion and injuries.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhang Yuanzhu recovered to his peak condition.

However, he did not immediately begin his seclusion to break through to the next level, but instead wandered around Tianmengze.

Head to the great river and watch the waves surge; stand atop the mountain and witness the sunset and the sunrise; I have also walked among ignorant wild beasts and witnessed the survival of the fittest.
At this moment, he sees the world and all living beings, constantly refining his mind and spirit, and striving towards the most perfect state.

Finally, Zhang Yuanzhu stopped in a valley.

The valley is quiet and secluded, with lush vegetation and blooming flowers, exuding a vibrant sense of life.

"This is the place!"

Zhang Yuanzhu whispered.

Square array plates flew out from his arms and spread throughout the valley, with patterns spreading and expanding beneath his feet.

In the blink of an eye, several formations were successfully set up.

Immediately, he waved his sleeve, and a blood-red coffin appeared, landing in a corner of the valley, standing still.

He lowered his hand and gently patted the pet pouch. A yellow beast shadow darted out and circled around the young man.

"Woof~, Dao Master."

slap~
Zhang Yuanzhu patted the dog's head, then took out a cyan-gold talisman from his pocket and handed it over.

"I will be going into seclusion. Big Yellow, you will protect me. Anyone who approaches the formation..."

"kill!"

His voice was icy cold, his killing intent resolute.

Big Yellow stopped and reached out a paw to take the lapis lazuli talisman:
"Master, I will not allow anyone to disturb your cultivation."

The beast leaped and disappeared into the valley, disappearing into the shadows.

Afterwards, Zhang Yuanzhu set up several protective measures around the area before walking to the center of the valley, taking out a futon, and sitting down cross-legged.

He first drew the Measuring Ruler from his waist, stored it in his dantian, and placed it on his spiritual platform, where it complemented the Yin-Yang Jade Tree, radiating a profound Daoist charm.

Immediately, looking inward into the depths of his mind, the Seven Treasures Tree swayed gently, with blue, red, and purple divine light flowing around it. Its characteristics began to change, transforming into: a pure heart, a wise heart, a spotless heart, and a heart free from worries!
Then, he placed his hands flat on his knees, his robes fluttered slightly, and two stone boxes floated out and hovered in front of him.

bang~
In the blink of an eye, the stone boxes exploded, revealing two black and white wisps of evil energy of different sizes.

In that instant, the malevolent energies, like magnets attracting each other, rapidly drew closer and merged into one.

hum~
The Yin-Yang Calamity gave rise to a slight tremor of malevolent energy, and bursts of black and white light burst forth, more dazzling than the sun, dividing the valley into black and white.

Ice and snow, fire and flame, life and destruction, life and death, yin and yang—two completely opposite laws—intertwine and merge into one at this moment, converging into malevolent energy.

Zhang Yuanzhu stretched out his palm, gently grasped the killing energy, and sensed the Dao and principles contained within it, his expression somewhat dazed.

Nine years have passed since he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the Demon Land, and he has finally reached this point.

Once you break through to the Condensing Evil Realm, it will be a whole new world.

At this moment, all sorts of thoughts flooded his mind, but he then dismissed them all, leaving him serene and free of worldly cares.

He gripped the black and white malevolent energy tightly with his five fingers, raised his palm, brought it to his mouth, and swallowed it directly.

boom!
The black and white malevolent energy melts upon entering the mouth and flows into the body, permeating the flesh and bones, carrying a sense of oppression.

If it were an ordinary Foundation Establishment Level 9 cultivator, their skin would have already cracked and their internal organs damaged.

After all, the evil energy generated by the Yin-Yang Calamity is different from ordinary evil energy, making it even more difficult to break through.

But for Zhang Yuanzhu, with his flawless body and powerful physique, what did a little pressure matter?

In his mind, spiritual awareness burst forth, surging forth and sweeping across every inch of his flesh and blood.

Strands of malevolent energy were pushed out, only to be forced back into the dantian by an overwhelming will.

In an instant, the purple-gold luster within the dantian dimmed, and the lightning disappeared. Only black and white malevolent energy permeated the area beneath the spiritual platform, churning and surging like a vast ocean.

It evolves into various scenes, ice and fire intertwine, life and death cycle, yin and yang coexist, each one extremely terrifying, as if something that once happened is engraved in the evil aura.

These laws, usually hidden within malevolent energy, are now fully revealed.

Zhang Yuanzhu's heart was stirred, and he focused all his efforts on comprehending the evil energy, while simultaneously placing the nine-layered spiritual platform in the center of his dantian to adapt to the erosion of the evil energy.

He knew that only by gathering all the evil energy together and pulling it up to the ninth level of the spiritual platform could he be considered to have broken through the barrier and condensed the evil energy.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, once the evil energy entered the dantian, it would gather and ascend to the spiritual platform at the fastest speed, without wasting a single moment.

But for him, the condensation of evil energy permeating his dantian and the complete manifestation of the laws was also an opportunity for enlightenment.

He slowly closed his eyes, comprehending the laws governing the manifestation of the malevolent energy in his dantian, and sensing every slight change in his dantian and spiritual platform.

After a cup of tea, he murmured to himself:

"We can't delay any longer, let's begin the breakthrough!"

(End of this chapter)