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Chapter 340 Only You and Me Remain Here
Chen Ye has never believed in stories of prodigal sons returning home.

If a person's character and values ​​could be easily changed, there would be far fewer troubles in the world.

There's an old saying that goes: those who truly know their mistakes often remain silent rather than proclaiming their repentance everywhere.

There's an old saying: Many people don't know they're wrong, they just know they're going to die.

This Nirvana monk was a ruthless killer throughout his life, sparing not even his fellow disciples. In the end, out of a fear of death, he forcibly transformed himself into a Buddha. How could such a person easily repent?

However, Chen Ye was troubled by the lack of evidence, and the suggestion of the monk Nirvana happened to coincide with his own.

These hungry ghosts are too terrifying to be allowed to appear in the mortal realm. Even without the Nirvana Monk's request, Chen Ye would find a way to seal this grotto forever.

It's likely that the monk Nirvana was already prepared for this, since he brought it up.

Chen Ye, seizing the opportunity, asked, "I can agree to this, but Master, what method do you have to seal off this place?"

The monk Nirvana replied, “The Nirvana sect does indeed possess a method for controlling secret realms. This humble monk is willing to pass on this technique, only asking that you all keep your promise and never open this realm, so that I and these hungry ghosts may be imprisoned here for eternity.”

Chen Ye nodded: "This matter is not difficult. But can you guarantee that this method will be foolproof? As far as I know, the disciples of the Nirvana Sect have not all died out."

Leaving aside other places, there is a Nirvana Sect lineage within the Underground Demonic Sect, but it seems to be doing quite poorly.

“It’s alright,” the monk Nirvana said calmly. “Only the sect leader can control the gates of this realm. I will not only teach you the method to control them, but also entrust you with the position of sect leader.”

“From now on, apart from you, no other disciple will be able to enter or leave freely unless, like this benefactor, they are able to sense this world and forcibly break through with a cultivation level above the Returning Void Realm.”

"Master, you want me to become the sect leader of the Nirvana Sect?"

Chen Ye was stunned. If there was some kind of conspiracy, this bait was far too big.

The monk Nirvana asked in confusion, "Could I have misjudged? Among the three benefactors, aren't you the one in charge?"

Qu Heng laughed loudly, "Master, your insight is truly remarkable. That's right, we should make him the leader. Giving him the position of sect leader of the Nirvana Sect is the right thing to do."

Chen Ye stared at Qu Heng in disbelief. This old man was ruthless in cheating his grand-disciple. Wasn't there something wrong with this?

Qu Heng said to Chen Ye, "Don't forget why we came here. We can't leave empty-handed. Besides, can you feel at ease if you don't have the key to open the door in your hand?"

Qu Heng's words left Chen Ye speechless.

Chen Ye really wouldn't be able to sleep at night unless he kept these hungry ghosts locked up tighter.

However, Chen Ye still wanted to get to the bottom of it: "Master, we've only met by chance, yet you've already handed over the position of sect leader of the Nirvana Sect to me?"

The monk Nirvana said, “Although I do not even know your names, I am the first Buddha in the human world formed from incense offerings, and the way of incense offerings all originated from the magic I passed down. Therefore, the deities on you are of the same origin as me, and naturally cannot be hidden from my perception.”

"This benefactor who has condensed the Dragon Buddha speaks out for the injustices of the world. As for this young benefactor, your divine power makes this humble monk feel deeply ashamed... If this humble monk had been able to comprehend the terror between life and death back then, I would not have been able to aid and abet evil for a thousand years and become a puppet in the hands of others. The Nirvana Sect was ultimately founded by this humble monk, and now it is handed over to you, benefactor. How to deal with it is up to you."

These words are impeccable; they sound just like the words of an enlightened person who has suddenly realized the error of their ways and laid down their butcher's knife.

Having said all that, no matter how much Chen Ye doubted it, he had no choice but to accept the inheritance.

"In that case, I am unworthy of this inheritance."

The monk Nirvana put his hands together in gratitude and said, "Amitabha, thank you for your help."

The monk, formed from the blood-red shadow, sat cross-legged, his hands blooming like lotus flowers. In an instant, a great light shone forth, and the Nirvana monk's body transformed into a magical artifact resembling a prayer wheel, landing in Chen Ye's hands. Chen Ye grasped the prayer wheel and gently shook it. Countless scriptures flew out from it, transforming into detailed cultivation methods and recording many secrets of the Nirvana Sect.

With a gentle turn of the magic weapon, a golden portal opened before everyone, revealing the scene of Fengdu City outside.

After careful examination, Chen Ye concluded that the prayer wheel seemed to have no other restrictions, and was indeed a treasure passed down through generations, rather than some kind of bewitching and malicious object.

Chen Ye's cultivation level was not low, and his knowledge was broad enough. Even Youluozi did not have the ability to bewitch him silently, so this Nirvana monk should not be able to do it either.

Perhaps he truly regretted his actions.

Chen Ye said to everyone, "This trip has been successful. Let's all go back now."

Qu Heng said, "Wait a minute."

Qu Heng glanced back at Buddha Palm Mountain. The Buddha Palm was gone, leaving only hungry ghosts fighting each other all over the mountain.

Qu Heng smiled slightly and made a grasping motion with his palm towards the mountain peak.

The Crimson Dragon Buddha appeared, whipping away the hungry ghosts with its tail. Its lifelike dragon body dominated the entire mountaintop, then coiled up and quickly transformed into the shape of rock.

Chen Ye was astonished. Qu Heng's magic was truly exquisite. He had so easily erected a statue of the Crimson Dragon Buddha here.
However, the world is full of hungry ghosts, and there's no incense to absorb.

Qu Heng explained, "We always need to keep an eye on things to make sure nothing changes here."

Chen Ye smiled and said, "Grandmaster's actions are impeccable, and I admire him greatly."

Once the statue was completely stable, the three of them passed through the portal and left the place.

But when the gate closed, the Nirvana Monk, who should have vanished into nothingness, reappeared as a blood shadow and landed before the Crimson Dragon Buddha.

The monk Nirvana sighed, "Benefactor, why bother? What I said is true. I only wish to seal this place off forever and not have any contact with the mortal world."

Qu Heng's voice emanated from the Crimson Dragon Buddha statue: "These words may be true, but you are not truly repentant. No matter how sincere your words are, no matter whether you have held back any treasures you have brought, the resentment and hatred in your heart cannot be hidden before my Crimson Dragon Buddha."

“Old monk, you have neither laid down your butcher’s knife nor turned back to the right path. You are simply powerless.”

The monk Nirvana remained silent for a long time before asking, "Then why didn't you expose him on the spot?"

Qu Heng laughed and said, "If you expose him on the spot, my grand-disciple will find a way to kill you. Don't underestimate him just because his cultivation is not high. Even demons in the Void Returning Realm have died at his hands. If he really wants to kill you, even I can't stop him."

"Then why do you spare my life, benefactor?"

"Because these hungry ghosts can destroy the world." Qu Heng explained seriously, "My Yellow Springs Sect needs a means to perish with the entire world. We can do without it, but we cannot do without it. My grand-disciple is too upright and would rather die than use this method. But I don't care about this or that. If this cave is in my hands, even if Zhang Qi is resurrected, he will have to put away his sword and sit down with me to talk."

Qu Heng suddenly changed the subject and said to the Nirvana Monk, "Senior, you may not know this, but in this world today, only my Yellow Springs Sect has the most incense offerings and worships the most deities. Since you are also unwilling, why not cooperate with me? Perhaps I can really help you get free and get rid of the shackles of incense offerings and vows forever."

The monk Nirvana put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, benefactor, this humble monk no longer wishes to be a puppet."

"So-called cooperation is nothing more than mutual exploitation and scheming, ultimately no different from before. I am unwilling, but please forgive me for refusing. However, if you have nothing to do, you may chat with me for a while."

"After all, in the long years to come, this place will only have you and me."

(End of this chapter)