Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 196 Whose Game
The towering pillar pierces the sky, amidst swirling clouds and mist. The auspicious Buddha, the master of the Great Sun Temple at Wansheng Rock, stands tall and imposing, bathed in golden light, like an unshakeable mountain, his purpose being to stop the endless "game".

Faced with the powerful pressure from the Good Law Emperor, the figure in black robes simply repeated the same question once more.

"Well, Your Majesty, do you have the courage to give it a try?"

Amidst the sea of ​​clouds, the black-robed phantom, appearing and disappearing intermittently, spoke words that faintly revealed a hint of cruelty, yet also sounded like the low murmur of a demon.

Knowing the terrifying nature of the pawnshop, Maha Jie hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Your Majesty, this is a trap set by the other side. Don't fall for it!"

"Hehehe." The black-robed being's obstruction only elicited a series of cold laughs, and he did not speak further.

The Heavenly King of Good Law frowned slightly, gazing at the black-robed phantom high in the sky. "If I can truly escape from it, can you end all of this?"

"Yes," the black-robed figure under Li Xuanxiao's control replied, "Youjian Pawnshop never goes back on its word."

"it is good!"

"Your Majesty!" Mahāsabhāṣṭra's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in alarm. He had not expected the Good Dharma King to agree so decisively, and his heart was filled with worry and unease.

“If I don’t go to hell, who will?” Good Dharma Emperor looked at Maha Jie Zhe, put his hands together in a gesture of respect and said, “Since there is this opportunity to end this calamity, Good Dharma Emperor has an inescapable duty. If I have not returned after three days, I trouble Jie Zhe to bring the message back to Wansheng Rock. The Holy Domain should still prioritize dealing with the Otherworldly Demon Realm.”

“Your Majesty…” Maha Jie Zhe looked at the resolute eyes of the Good Dharma King, whose gaze never wavered for a moment.

In the end, Maha Jie Zhe only sighed deeply: "I understand, Amitabha. The illusion is dangerous, Your Majesty must be careful."

“Thank you for your trouble, fellow Buddhist.” The Good Dharma Emperor turned to look at Xiao, “What price do I need to pay to enter the illusionary realm?”

"Five years of cultivation will suffice."

The illusion at the top of the Heavenly Pillar was prepared by Li Xuanxiao for the large-scale harvesting of transaction points. The threshold for pawning is naturally not very high. As the number two figure of Wansheng Rock, Shanfa Tianzi's transaction and pawn value is naturally far superior to those Jianghu travelers with shallow cultivation and little background.

"But next time, the price will be even higher, please be aware," Xiao continued.

"Alright." The Good Law Emperor readily agreed. Xiao simply wrote down numbers in the book in his hand, and then a golden light rose from the Good Law Emperor's body. It was drawn away and absorbed into the Good Law Emperor's body. Suddenly losing the foundation he had cultivated for three years, the Good Law Emperor inevitably felt a little uncomfortable, but he quickly adapted, and a gold coin fell into his hand.

“Imbuing the gold coins with consciousness, there are five levels, corresponding to the five divine artifacts. I’m really looking forward to the master’s performance,” Xiao explained from the side.

Upon hearing this, the Good Dharma Emperor immediately poured his true essence into the gold coin. The next moment, the Good Dharma Emperor vanished from the top of the Heavenly Pillar. The Maha Jie Zhe was also somewhat surprised by this.

"He has already entered. If you have no intention of making a deal, please do as you see fit. As long as you do not do anything that would affect the progress of the deal, I will not interfere."

Although the pawnshop's activities took place at the Tongtian Pillar, Li Xuanxiao wasn't so domineering as to say that anyone not making a transaction had to get out. Looking at the empty space before him, Maha Jie sighed again, then found a secluded corner atop the Tongtian Pillar and began chanting scriptures, hoping to bring a sense of peace and strength to himself and the Good Dharma Emperor far away in the illusion through Buddhist teachings.

"...May I ask, Your Excellency, what exactly is within this illusion?" Inside the pawnshop, Tan Wuyu watched the Good Dharma Emperor depart and the Mahābhāṣṭra chant sutras. His curiosity finally overcame his fear, and he couldn't help but ask. His eyes were filled with doubt and unease as he cautiously observed Li Xuanxiao's reaction.

He had just clearly witnessed the entire process of Li Xuanxiao manipulating the black robe.

“The illusion is a test created through the human heart. If you are curious, I can send you into it to try. I believe the scene will be just as spectacular.” Li Xuanxiao smiled as he looked at Tan Wuyu. Tan Wuyu shuddered at the sight and shook his head faster than a rattle drum: “I am of limited ability and am currently overwhelmed with other matters. I don’t need you to worry about me, Manager.”

"Ha, that's a real pity." How could a slippery person like Tan Wuyu easily put himself in danger? Li Xuanxiao wasn't surprised, after all, it was just a casual remark.

Seeing that Li Xuanxiao had given up on such a thought, Tan Wuyu secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead. If it weren't for the fact that he still had to keep an eye on the situation of the Good Law Emperor, Tan Wuyu really wouldn't want to stay in this pawnshop for even a second longer.

Once the matters of the Otherworld and the Blood Moon Tears Sun have come to an end, this blessing will be more suitable for Su Huanzhen.

"Alright, there's no need for further idle chatter. Let's just wait and see if Tunfo Tongzi can deliver a truly amazing performance."

"Yes," Tan Wuyu nodded in agreement.

……

The sun and moon were reversed, and the illusion shifted. The Good Dharma Emperor felt a sudden dizziness, and when he opened his eyes again, he found himself inside a temple. This temple wasn't particularly magnificent, but it exuded a pure and holy aura that seemed to purify the soul.

However, this tranquility did not last long. A series of messages flooded into the mind of the Good Law Emperor. The messages were chaotic and vague, but he vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

"Huh? Here, who am I?"

Just then, a series of urgent knocks came from outside the temple. A troop of armored soldiers entered, their steps precise and their presence exuding a chilling aura. The leader bowed respectfully to the Buddha and said, "Master, please follow me into the palace. His Majesty wishes to see you."

"Hmm?" The more information he analyzed in his mind, the more grim Emperor Shanfa's face grew, and a murderous aura began to emanate from him. The surrounding soldiers noticed this.

The leading general quickly dissuaded him, saying, "Master, please don't get angry. The main hall is in front of us. Don't act rashly."

“I understand.” The Good Law Emperor nodded and followed the procession. Along the way, he saw that the cities were magnificent and the wealthy were adorned with gold and silver. However, just as often, there were also many ragged commoners who were barely clothed.

Thinking about what had happened in his mind, the Heavenly Prince of Good Law became more and more determined. Even if this place was just an illusion, the Heavenly Prince of Good Law could not remain indifferent.

"Master, we are approaching the palace."

Inside the palace, a figure high above looked down upon everything before him.

(End of this chapter)