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Chapter 559 The Blessed Land of Victory Invisibly Erodes Meng Chuan's Resolve! (6k)

It was a magnificent, enormous umbrella that defied description.

The umbrella ribs are carved like white jade, while the umbrella surface resembles a starry river woven together, with colorful tassels and pearls hanging from the edge like a curtain.

Each jewel shimmers with different strange lights and scenes, as if sealing away a small world.

The most terrifying thing is the umbrella handle!

It turned out to be a monster's eyeball, completely out of place with the style of the giant umbrella.

His bloodshot eyes were half-open, seemingly angry yet also resentful, as he indifferently surveyed all living beings.

"The Primordial Pearl Umbrella, the Dharma implement of the Northern Heavenly King, Vaishravana?!"

Liao Hai's mind was buzzing, disbelief filled his limbs and bones, and he cried out in shock in the void.

Before the words were finished, the umbrella suddenly spun around.

The demonic eyes widened, and Yingluo danced wildly.

The four of them had no chance to resist and were pulled into the umbrella by a powerful suction force.

In the final moment, they saw it clearly.
Within the umbrella, amidst countless rays of light, a familiar figure stood out, crystal clear.

It was Meng Chuan!

Not long ago, Meng Chuan, as the first person to enter, naturally saw this strange umbrella.

To be honest, he was just as shocked as the four monks were at that moment.

"No, the Northern Guardian Deity... has been corrupted by demons?"

The umbrella looked exactly like the one Jueming had described to him.

This umbrella is the core item of faith for the Northern Heavenly King, Vaishravana!

Seeing the Primordial Pearl Umbrella inside the Demon's Nest makes the situation immediately clear.

Vaisravana has been corrupted by demons; this place is mostly a ruined realm polluted by demonic energy.

The fact that even the Dharma realm has been invaded by celestial demons proves that the extent of their demonic influence is extraordinary.

Even places like the Great Brahma Heaven and the Dharma Realm of the Zhengyang Patriarch, which he had visited before, did not have such a scene.

This is the fate of immortals and Buddhas who are completely corrupted by demons and utterly die!
According to what the young monk Jueming said earlier in the Heavenly King Hall.

The Northern Heavenly King, Vaishravana, guards the sacred Buddhist land of Uttarakuru.

He belongs to the Buddha's Dharma Realm, and is the gatekeeper of the northern gateway.

Such a being could be corrupted by demons? When was it corrupted? Did Shaolin know?
Is Buddha alright?
These questions all rushed into Meng Chuan's mind.

Before his body could stabilize in the Dharma Realm, the rain fell on him like raindrops hitting banana leaves.

He stopped thinking about these questions and focused on guarding against the enemy lurking in the shadows, preparing to ambush him.

As his form gradually took shape, his soul became completely rooted in this land.

Like a "transformation," the physical body then appears.

After it arrived.

The danger they had anticipated did not materialize; all was calm and peaceful.

But Meng Chuan's expression was not calm; a strange and suspicious cloud still lingered in his mind.

All of this is most likely the work of [Chi Li] in the dark.

The umbrella is right here; the skin of Vaisravana is probably also draped over it.

Think of it this way
If the four monks can't get in, I might have to fight "Northern Heavenly King Vaishravana" alone.
Can we beat them?

Wearing the skin of an Arhat, Chi Li had some confidence and was ready to fight him.

Four kings
He really wasn't sure.

Vaisravana is the lord of the eight classes of gods and a great protector of the ancestral temple of Buddhism.

The extent to which the faith spreads far exceeds that of a single Arhat, and the massive amount of divine power accumulated through faith is transformed into strength for the Heavenly Demon.
Hard to imagine.

Is the Crimson Demon Nest really level two?

Meng Chuan deeply suspected that Feng Dengcheng's demonic energy detection equipment might be malfunctioning.
These are all speculations; their true strength can only be known by witnessing the demonic energy.

Perhaps the red evil has not yet been fully transformed by the faith and divine power of the Heavenly King of Vaisravana.

We need to hurry.
Whether we can win or not depends on finding the target first.

What if, like the inner demons I encountered back in Shaoshi Mountain, they play hide-and-seek with me?

That would be very uncomfortable.
Without thinking about it too much, Meng Chuan reached out and pinched the space between his eyebrows to relieve the mental stress caused by the split in their souls.

A moment later, he stared at everything around him, clearly having recovered.

Things are different now. Fortunately, the Sand Sea Illusion Crystal solidified my spiritual foundation, which allowed me to recover my senses so quickly.

The dense, white light gradually dispersed before my eyes.

Before that, he could see almost nothing.

Throughout the entire process, the only difference between the blindfold and the previous time when I was dragged into the "Heart Demon Realm" was the color of the blindfold, one was black and the other was white.

Everything else seems to be the same.

Upholding the spirit and adhering to the will of martial arts, this veiled white light will eventually dissipate.

The white light spread out completely, and the world clearly appeared in his eyes.

Compared to the other, the white light was not as monstrous as the black mist of the Heart Demon Realm, which put Meng Chuan at ease.

However, after entering, his sea of ​​consciousness kept churning slightly.

Upon closer inspection, slight signs of wear and tear were observed on the solid wall.

Meng Chuan felt that every moment, an invisible and intangible enemy was invading his brain.

He pondered in his heart:

"This is the Dharma Realm of Vaishravana, and its effect on mental attacks?"
Or was the change that occurred after Chi Li gained control of it? Or is it an inherent attack effect of the [Primordial Pearl Umbrella]?

He knew perfectly well what had brought him into this world.

What is the relationship between this umbrella and the Dharma realm? Is the Dharma realm a manifestation of the umbrella, or is the umbrella the foundation that sustains the Dharma realm?

Both options are possible.

Meng Chuan further speculated that Ruo Chili might be hiding and not showing himself, just like the inner demon he had encountered before.

Finding out where the umbrella is might be the key to escaping the realm of Dharma.

Coming to his senses, the white light in his eyes finally dissipated, and Meng Chuan's expression brightened.

The world was clear and pure, and even though it was polluted by the demons, it was still a true paradise.

Meng Chuan steadied himself and gazed into the distance, seeing only a vast sky and boundless clouds, with the surrounding fields stretching out in a desolate expanse.

In the distance, the mountains rise and fall like a reclining dragon, their snow-covered peaks gleaming with a cold light.

Look further into the distance, and up to a higher place.

The sky above the Dharma Realm was a peculiar bluish-gray, resembling a natural convergence of some kind of "qi".

It's just that we're too far apart to feel each other, and he can't fly either.

"The immortals... no, the Buddhist temples are so glamorous!"

Unfortunately, the constant erosion within his sea of ​​consciousness served as a constant reminder not to be deceived by appearances.
Meng Chuan turned around and looked around again.

When you first arrive, get familiar with the environment before considering anything else.

Nearby, in the desolate wilderness, only a few hardy dead trees are scattered about, their branches and trunks gnarled and twisted like cast iron.

A glacier meanders by, its surface shrouded in a thin mist, with faint underwater currents visible.

Several heavily eroded stone tablets stand on the shore, with blurry, inscription-like marks on them.

Meng Chuan approached, bent down to look, and tried to find some clues.

After a while, I couldn't recognize it, but I had seen similar script in some profound Buddhist scriptures.

Sanskrit.

I straightened up and felt a gentle breeze.

It brings the faint sound of distant bells, adding a touch of Zen.

"If this Dharma realm is truly the Northern Continent of Kuru, which is guarded by the Heavenly King Vaishravana."

This is a place where day and night are eternally lit; the mortals who live here are free from illness and disaster, and live for a thousand years.

He had seen similar descriptions in Buddhist scriptures, which is why it is called a "blessed land".

But now is not the time to think about these things.

At this moment, Meng Chuan looked as if he were staring straight ahead.

There was a faint glimmer between his brows.

In reality, he was looking inward at the root of his own soul.

He is not a martial arts master, and his Soul Palace is not yet open.

Therefore, the soul resides in the liver.

His senses probed outwards, and in an instant, his entire field of vision changed.

When cut open, it reveals a soft, amber-colored light, with a translucent, clear substance curled up inside.

Seeing this scene, Meng Chuan felt as if his soul was a silkworm cocoon soaked in honey, trembling slightly with the pulse of his liver.

The pathways here lead directly to the sea of ​​consciousness.

Meng Chuan focused his attention and observed that the interconnected veins seemed to contain many dark lesions, with tiny, dirty spots scattered like stars.

These are all signs of this method's continuous self-erosion.

This encounter was different from the one in the Demon Realm.

Last time, it was only the spiritual sea of ​​consciousness that was being eroded, and the spiritual power that was weakened.

The flame of the soul is fading.

This time, it's not just that; these "parasites" are eroding his very foundation, directly damaging his liver.
The source of the erosion is this very world, and even the Flower of Flesh and Blood is powerless to defend against it.

It seemed to originate from an unknown place, piercing through the void without any barriers, and directly affecting his body.

"Trouble"

Meng Chuan murmured.

Big trouble!
Judging from this, this place, like the Illusionary Realm of Inner Demons, is designed to drain his mental energy so that he can be trapped and killed.

Furthermore, it has an inexplicable origin, which is constantly eroding its own foundation.

attack from both ends
How to break the game?

If this umbrella, or the Crimson Wraith, remains hidden in the shadows, it will be very difficult to deal with.
Just like before, when his second health bar was loading, the inner demon thought he was dead before he appeared.

But right now, [Rebirth and Nirvana] is still on cooldown, and there's no second health bar, so he has to "feed the demon with his own body."
After some thought, Meng Chuan gradually came up with an idea.

Despite the apparent impending crisis, after observing the surroundings, he was not so panicked and remained calm.

Falling into this place is like a spiritual transformation, with a clearer sense of awareness.

It's like sitting in a car with the heater on, wiping the fog off the window with your sleeve to peek outside.

The spiritual perception is enhanced by the Qi Observation Technique at the Breakthrough Level.

The feedback that came back reassured him.

From his own perspective.

If we compare this realm of abundant hearing with the illusionary realm of mental demons.

In terms of strength, the former is far inferior to the latter.

Just like when I first entered, the white light that filled my eyes quickly dissipated, far less persistent than the black mist world created by the inner demon.

Combining the two judgments, Meng Chuan immediately demystified the "King of Many Hearings".

If Chi Li is a useless person, even if he puts on this skin, he will never become a phoenix.

In that case, let's try looking for it first.

Meng Chuan felt that the bell he had just heard might contain some information.

Let's follow that direction and see if we find anything.
In addition, Meng Chuan had another "extremely shocking" conjecture.

The Heavenly Demon uses this Dharma Realm as a means to restrict and deal with itself.

It seems to be exactly the same behavior as the inner demon.

But the martial arts education Meng Chuan received since childhood about the Heavenly Demon was telling him.

In essence, the two are two completely different "species".

The latter is an inner demon, no matter how mysterious the Buddhist teachings about this heaven or that realm may be.

Ultimately, it was a negative consequence of his inner turmoil.

Learning the "Azure Dragon Locks the Body" technique, which involves the seduction of desires by the dragon demon, is also a way of actively creating inner demons to temper oneself.

"So, does this mean that inner demons are also a type of celestial demons?"
A fourth type of Heavenly Demon, existing independently of the three major types.
Or perhaps, if we delve deeper, the so-called Heavenly Demon Realm has serious problems.

There is too little information available at the moment; it's all just speculation. I'm sure those above are aware of this.

The issue of inner demons is likely due to safety concerns, hence the tight security measures.

If that's the case, then we definitely shouldn't think any further.
He quickly came to his senses and began to think carefully about where his way out lay.

Just as he was thinking, a burst of light appeared, interrupting his thoughts.

Meng Chuan turned to the side to face the change.

But then he saw several extremely faint, colorless orbs of light appear where he had just entered.

It looks like white, but is much lighter than white.

It is more like water, transparent, with its surrounding contours radiating light.

Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but recall the scene when [Divine Dragon Great Sage Xun San] appeared inside the Great Brahma Temple.

It is a more substantial and intense cyan light cluster.

However, apart from the color and the texture of the product, they are quite similar.

Meng Chuan counted them; there were four regiments in total, and he understood.

He was relieved to see that his teammates had come in.

It feels like my son has grown up and I haven't raised him in vain.
Approach the location where these orbs of light appear, disperse your senses, and try to understand.

The feedback received was nothing but "emptiness".

There was nothing there, just like looking at pure air.

Meng Chuan stopped focusing on the ball of light, mostly because his "martial arts level" was still beyond his comprehension.

Overthinking will only lead to internal conflict.

He then changed his mind and sat down to rest, waiting for the four monks to come in.

Meng Chuan rested his chin on his hand, observing and waiting.

Visually, the four clusters of white light also dissipated at different times.

The leftmost blob faded the fastest, and a human-shaped outline was already faintly visible within it.

She looks a bit chubby.

Meng Chuan guessed that it was most likely Liao Chen.
A short while later.

Liao Yuan's figure stepped out from within, which surprised him somewhat.

You guessed wrong.

Could it be that the speed at which souls enter the Dharma realm depends on perception ability?
He was still unsure about the extent of Liao Chen's perception abilities.

Hopefully, if he possessed that "Hound Hound Secret Technique," his perception would be no less than his own.

Liaoyuan seemed to have not yet recovered, standing there blankly, not knowing where he was.

"Strange, am I the only one who saw the Primordial Pearl Umbrella?"

Seeing this umbrella, one could easily guess a lot, so why was this Buddhist disciple dumbfounded?
Meng Chuan kept this question to himself for the time being. When he saw Yuan looking blank, he beckoned him over.

When Liao Yuan saw him, his chubby face jiggled with delight as he approached.

"Benefactor Meng, you were indeed sucked in by this umbrella!"

Meng Chuan's forehead was covered in black lines; he had no idea what was making him so surprised.
"Please have a seat. I've been here for a while and it seems I've made some discoveries."

"We'll talk about it all when the three monks arrive."

Liaoyuan looked around and said:
"Okay, it looks like this place is somewhat similar to Beiju Luzhou."

Meng Chuan needs to observe further before he can figure it out.

But for these outstanding Shaolin disciples, it was just a matter of a glance.

"What did you feel just now? Did you see endless white light gradually dissipating from your eyes?"

"Yes, the white light dissipated very slowly. I stretched out my hands and feet and struggled, but it was all in vain. I felt very powerless."

"Me too, that's true."

"Benefactor Meng, I have a strange feeling in my body right now, isn't that right?"

"Check your liver."

This invisible and intangible erosion is not just directed at oneself.

The two chatted casually about their feelings when they entered.

At the same time, Liao Qing, Liao Hai, and Liao Chen emerged from the white light in turn.

The latter two appeared almost simultaneously.

Meng Chuan looked at the remaining white light, which was absolutely invisible to the naked eye; only eyes enhanced by the [Aura Observation Technique] could see it.

In these places, there seemed to be extremely subtle "energy" in the air, which disappeared along with the dissipation of the white light.

When I tried to sense it again, nothing was left.

"Masters, please come and sit down."

Liao Chen felt relieved to see that he was unharmed.

"Benefactor Meng, isn't Buddha a true brother?"

Meng Chuanchao gave Chen a thumbs up:

"That's so kind of you."

"Can I have my snake scale fruit back?"

Meng Chuan laughed:

"I didn't want it then, and now it's too late, it's already been digested."

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Stop joking with the fat monk and see that Qinghe and Hai have finished observing the surroundings.

Liaoqing saw the three sitting not far away, so he slowly walked over and sat down with them.

However, Hai did not come over immediately. He remained standing in the same spot, looking around and observing.

His gaze was initially unfocused and wandering, but gradually his pupils contracted slightly.

Seeing this, Meng Chuan guessed that Master Hai must have a deep understanding of the Dharma Realm of Many Hearings.

Perhaps he knows some of the secrets behind this, which should be helpful in finding the umbrella or Chi Li and escaping.

Good thing.

"Master Liaohai, please have a seat."

First, they called Hai over, and the five of them sat together.

Meng Chuan recounted his earlier conjectures and feelings in their entirety.

After realizing the truth, he looked inward for a moment.

Upon noticing something unusual in his liver, he immediately became furious.
"Amitabha! Let's hurry and go find him! Delaying will inevitably damage his foundation, and we shouldn't affect the Buddha's breakthrough to the seventh day!"

His face was contorted with bitterness; he was filled with regret, wishing he hadn't come in.
Liao Qing looked at him with disdain and said scornfully:

"You're a complete novice. With your pathetic appearance, you'd be lucky to even advance to the Venerable realm."

"In my opinion, even a Grandmaster level is unlikely for you, you..."

"Alright, alright. Let's stop talking now. As long as the liver erosion isn't too severe..."

"Get treatment as soon as you get out; it's not a big problem and it won't affect your seven-day celebration."

Meng Chuan interrupted their argument, saying that time was precious and they had to make the most of it.

Liao Chen straightened his expression, realizing a crucial truth.

Since we're already here, complaining is useless.

"Then where should we look? The Dharma Realm of Many Hearers is probably quite large, so it would be faster to split up."

"Don't rush, sit down and think it over, make a plan before you set off."

Here, the majority of the energy consumed is mental energy from action; once mental energy is depleted, it's tantamount to death.

Liao Chen understood and nodded thoughtfully.

Stay put to conserve your mental energy, and only move on once your mind is clear.

Liao Yuan looked at Meng Chuan with a somewhat surprised expression.

They seemed surprised that Meng Chuan had cracked the hidden trap so quickly.

It should be noted that the other party did not arrive much earlier.

Meng Chuanzheng was pondering how to break the deadlock when he saw Yuan's eyes and guessed what she was thinking.

"Have you forgotten that I fought with Huiyuan earlier and that triggered my inner demons?"

Having already "experienced" it once before, that's why I seemed so at ease.
Everyone suddenly realized.

Then, seeing that Hai, who had been silent until now, had turned around, he suddenly spoke:
"Does Master Meng mean that we can leave after finding the mastermind behind something like a mental demon and performing a physical exorcism?"

Meng Chuan pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly:
"Yes, most likely. This Dharma Realm has been modified by the Heavenly Demon and is very similar to the Illusionary Realm of the Heart Demon."

Finding the umbrella, or finding it—that is, finding the root of the Dharma realm—and destroying it is the key to getting out.

After mentioning the sea, he continued:

"That's one method. Secondly, I think finding loopholes in this world is another option."

He echoed:

“That’s right, this method might be safer. The strength of [Duwen] is unknown, and there may be danger.”

"Searching further will only expend more mental energy, but it's still far less costly than engaging in direct combat."

Upon hearing their remarks, Liao Chen and Liao Qing nodded in agreement.

This second method sounds better.

However, Meng Chuan stood up and spoke with a resolute and stern voice.

"No, based on my experience in the illusion of inner demons, I must completely abandon this idea."

The structure here is actually quite sophisticated, just like the Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arhat realms you've visited before; there are no flaws whatsoever!

"But."

Liaoyuan stood up, wanting to say something, but Meng Chuan pressed her shoulder down and made her sit down.

"This is an order. Anyone who disobeys will be reported to the state and dealt with according to regulations after I leave!"

In the most serious cases, it could strip a person of their status as a national talent.

Everyone knows what it means once it's taken away.

Seeing Meng Chuan's unusual stubbornness, Liao Yuan immediately stopped talking.

Looking around, the other three monks were also intimidated by Meng Chuan's serious demeanor.

No one spoke.

A few breaths later, Meng Chuan was about to explain, a matter of life and death.

But then she heard Yuan mutter softly:
"Not all the murals are wrong, this time..."

Hearing his complaints, his eyes remained as deep and unfathomable as a well, revealing nothing of his thoughts.

But what has remained unchanged is the unquestionable nature of it.

It seems that Liaoyuan is somewhat resentful.

I intended to give a simple explanation, but upon seeing Hai, I patted him on the shoulder and said:

"Understood, we'll all listen to the captain."

Although Meng Chuan is not 100% correct, countless events have proven that listening to him will not harm anyone.

In the process of searching for the root cause, it is also acceptable to incidentally look for loopholes in the "extensive knowledge" of the Dharma realm.

Besides
Liao Hai knew what was going on; he was very familiar with this place and already had the advantage.

After he spoke up to mediate, the atmosphere gradually became less tense, and Meng Chuan's attitude softened somewhat.

He is the team leader, and he bears the responsibility for making the final decision.

Normally everyone is joking around and having fun, but in crucial moments, you have to speak with a firm and resounding voice.

Finally, Meng Chuan slowly explained:
Please forgive me, but if we go in the wrong direction from the very beginning, everything that follows will be in vain.

My experience in the illusionary realm of inner demons is still fresh in my mind. If it weren't for the help of Master Bai Bao and the Venerable Shakyamuni, I probably wouldn't have been able to get out.

Therefore, I hope everyone will firmly follow what I said and not waste time looking for loopholes, as it will only waste energy and be futile.

The only way is to find the fundamental basis that supports the Dharma realm and destroy it!

In the normal Dharma realm, there are only two methods: either the spiritual energy is exhausted, or the Dharma realm master actively gives it away.

Here, the former will die once it is exhausted.

Even the master of the latter Dharma realm could not send them away.
In conclusion, only force can resolve the issue; searching for loopholes in the legal system is futile.

He searched for so long in the illusion of inner demons, but there wasn't a single loophole.
(End of this chapter)