Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

With a shout of "Activate!", a net suddenly descended from the sky, enveloped by immense force and overflowing with holy light. It was the Stone Forest Mechanism designed by Shui Yanrou, the designer of the Seven Palaces of the Imperial Palace, specifically for the Li Clan.

The structure was created from the resentment within the wall of sin; it is impervious to water and fire, and nothing can penetrate it, leaving no room for escape.

The mountain and the fire, like wild beasts caught in a trap, struggled frantically but were powerless to stop it.

The two could only muster the essence of the Li Clan to resist the ever-tightening net, until resentment overwhelmed them.

"Ah~"

"Ugh~"

The two fierce creatures screamed in agony, already on the verge of collapse.

"Ye Xiaochai!"

Su Huanzhen gave another soft shout, and the Prajna Sword was drawn: "Buddha's light ignites a thousand swords, drink!"

"Ho!"

Ye Xiaochai frowned and focused his mind, then drew his sword.

Neither black nor white, neither knife nor sword, yet with heart and mind, as if infatuated and mad.

Two sword energies rushed towards the Mountain Fiend and the Fire Fiend simultaneously. Torn apart by resentment, the two fiends had no way to dodge and instantly turned into blood foam.

Two fierce beams burst out of the formation and fled into the distance.

Su Huanzhen sheathed his sword, walked to Shui Yanrou's wheelchair, and thanked her: "Thank you, Madam."

"Su Huanzhen, the reason I helped you is not only because the Li Clan and I were originally enemies, but also because you must give me an explanation regarding the Buddha of Heaven and the Wall of Sin!"

"Ah, okay."

Su Huanzhen left with Ye Xiaochai, his steps heavy.

"Ho?"

Ye Xiaochai patted Su Huanzhen with concern.

Su Huanzhen smiled bitterly: "Things can only be dealt with one at a time. First, find Luo Hou. Now that he has absorbed the five elements, he should be the one to eliminate the Heavenly Wrath."

Yun Guo Di Hun arrived in Tiandu around the same time as Su Huanzhen.

Upon seeing the new Jidu, the two exclaimed in admiration, "What a magnificent artifact for vanquishing demons!"

"Is there a new name?"

As Luo Hou gripped the new sword that changed according to his will, an indescribable feeling arose in his heart, and he couldn't help but blurt out: "Ketu - Heavenly Tribulation!"

Yun Guo Di Hun and Su Huan Zhen exchanged a glance; the name wasn't very auspicious.

Is the heavenly tribulation a tribulation of the heavens or a tribulation of humankind?

However, their purpose in coming here was to kill Tian Zhili. So, the group discussed the matter and Su Huanzhen devised a plan to lure and kill him.

Who will be the bait?

Naturally, he is the old rival of the Heavenly Fierce, the Heavenly Buddha.

"Three days later at midnight, the Buddha of Heaven and the Fierce One of Heaven will once again engage in a fierce battle."

Chapter 180 The Buddha atones for his sins with his death, and the Tathagata repays his debt of gratitude over a hundred years.

At midnight, the epiphyllum blooms in full glory, as white as snow.

Just then, in the secluded Shenhua County, an arrogant figure stepped in, with white hair and a gray robe, exuding the arrogance of a king returning to power.

"Though my palms are empty, the world is in my hands; though my body is still, heaven and earth tremble because of me."

After him, red clouds flashed in the sky, holy light surged like a tide, and another person arrived riding on a lotus platform.

"Seven emotions remain undiminished, fourfold grace endures; eight rafts constantly return to the souls of the ten realms. Bearing the burdens of karma, the virtuous cross the eons of tribulations; the boundless water and moon exist in the great universe."

The long-standing feud continues to this day, with the Buddha of Heaven and the Fiend of Heaven choosing to reignite their fierce battle in a place unrelated to any third party.

Upon seeing his nemesis, Tian Zhili laughed wildly: "Hahahaha, Lou Zhiwei Tuo, all your schemes have been in vain! I, Tian Zhili, have come today to take your lingering life!"

Night falls, staining the lotus blossoms; Buddha's light shines solemnly.

The Heavenly Buddha, who reappeared in the mortal world after a thousand years, slowly opened his eyes: "After tonight, the Li Clan will cease to exist."

Three days ago, upon receiving the challenge from the Buddhist village, Tian Zhi Li disregarded Shui Zhi Li's life and forcefully extracted Shui Zhi Li's Li Yuan. Now, the eight Li have merged into one, and his power is at its peak.

Seeing the Buddha of Heaven arrive alone, he felt victory was in his grasp: "Lou Zhi Weituo, even with the combined power of four swords and five phases, you could not kill me in the past, let alone now. Why don't you lead the Buddha of Heaven's Homeland to submit to me, and I will consider sparing your worthless life!"

Unexpectedly, the Buddha of Heaven calmly said, "Today, the one who will punish the wicked is not me, but him."

Behind the lotus platform, a golden figure suddenly appeared, carrying a long-handled broadsword, and stepped into the battlefield with calm steps.

"My feet tread out of the flames of war, my hands grasp destruction, my name is Rahu."

Tian Zhili was suddenly startled: "You are Luo Hou?"

"Indeed, tonight Rahu will end the war against Buddha."

"Boasting? Kill!"

Knowing full well that he had fallen into the Buddhist realm's trap, Tian Zhili showed no fear and unleashed a deadly attack, striking Luo Hou with a thunderous roar.

As Luo Hou raised the Heavenly Tribulation in his hand, the five elements appeared in response, and the blade burst forth with bursts of holy light and spiritual energy.

"Wolf-Slaying and Earth-Burning Technique!"

An unparalleled move, an unparalleled blade, instantly splitting the earth a hundred feet wide, causing the ephemeral flowers to fall like rain, and the entire Divine Flower County to collapse.

"It's actually a combination of the five elements! How hateful!"

The wrath of the heavens surged up the mountain, and with a surge of true energy, he clenched his fist and unleashed: "Ten Thousand Demons Alone Under Heaven - No Divine Miracle!"

The eight fierce forces combined, their power carrying the force of wind and fire. The raging flames swallowed the sky, and the gale swept across the earth, causing sand and stones to fly and scorching waters to surge wildly.

The two unleashed their ultimate techniques, raising dust across the nine heavens and shaking down nebulae.

The powerful sword energy cut through the wind and fire, its momentum undiminished, slashing straight at the heavens.

"Nine Evil Techniques - Raging Through a Thousand Mountains, Hah!"

Tian Zhili, seeing that the sword's intent was unstoppable, hastily channeled the power of the Eight Fierce Elements, transforming it into a thick, imposing mountain wall.

Bang!

The blade energy cleaved through the mountain wall, breaking the Mountain Ferocity Technique he had used. The blade energy entered his body, and Tianzhili roared in pain.

Luo Hou showed no mercy, launching his second attack: "Kidu Sun-Breaking Slash, go!"

The fierce spirit of Heaven, drawing in the foul air of mountains and marshes, poured into Li Yuan's body: "Nine Evils of the Bianxie, shout!"

A deafening roar resounded through the heavens, followed by indescribable shattering of rocks and collapse of clouds, a breathtaking force sweeping across thousands of miles and in all directions.

Just as Fu Li entered the great battle, a black demonic figure appeared on a distant peak, his hands clenched into fists, staring intently at every move of Shenhua County.

His muttered words were filled with hatred: "The ruthless slaying of Buddha, life and death hang by a thread, are all in my grasp."

At this moment, Duan Junheng walked to his side, frowned and said, "Why aren't you resting at Xiaoyao Residence? Nineteen actually let you out. I'll make this unfilial son pay when he gets out."

The demonic shadow was none other than the reborn Zhi Xin. He said with dissatisfaction, "What are you doing in Tiandu?"

"Heh, of course it's the Tai Su Sword."

"A third party has actually interfered in the dispute between Buddha and Li, how meddlesome!"

"You've just had your soul formed and solidified, Mai, don't be impatient. Rest and recover before you go into battle."

Zhi Xin angrily pointed at the Buddha of Heaven who was watching quietly from the side: "You mean hit him?"

Duan Junheng smiled wryly: "You can hit whoever you want."

The battle between Luo Hou and Tian Zhi Li has reached its climax. With the swing of the Heavenly Tribulation, holy energy is abundant, and the clash of fists and palms is full of boundless power.

Tian Zhili, driven mad by the attack, repeatedly shouted, "Again! Again!"

He raised his palm to the sky, and Li Yuan swirled around him, causing thunder and lightning to shake the heavens and earth, and the winds and clouds to ripple, revealing the combined attack of the Eight Li:

"Emperor's Inheritance of Eight Calamities, Evil Destroys Nine Generations!"

Finally forced out of him his strongest move, Luo Hou coldly glared and unleashed another Heavenly Tribulation Slash.

"It would be a waste to use a god-slaying technique on you. Five Elements in Harmony and Reversal - Heavenly Tribulation Without a Trace!"

After the five elements merged, Rahu and Ketu's Heavenly Tribulation developed a new connection, creating a move to slay gods.

At this moment, the blade's light extended infinitely, pulling Shenhua County entirely into the primordial realm with its alternating clockwise and counterclockwise movements.

In the beginning of the universe, there was no separation of chaos, no birth of yin and yang, everything was in nothingness, everything was formless, only the primordial primordial energy came from nothingness.

Boom!

A mournful cry was heard, and the divine spell broke through the nine evils.

The indestructible body of the Heavenly Fiend was cleaved in two, its crimson blood splattering high. The eight fierce elements—heaven, earth, mountain, marsh, water, fire, wind, and thunder—scattered into the vast expanse and returned to the primordial wilderness.

The millennia-long war between Buddha and Li finally came to an end, and from then on, the Li clan ceased to exist in the world.

The Buddha of Heaven clasped his hands in prayer and sighed softly, "Thank you, Lord Wu."

"Having gathered the five elements, I should rightfully slay this wrathful creature."

Just then, a Buddhist decree descended from the heavens: "Lou Zhiwei Tuo built the wall of sin for his own selfish desires. There is a blood oath written by the descendants of the Tear Stone Forest in ancient times as proof. His sins are unforgivable. He shall immediately be punished with the Five Pardons and the Heavenly Punishment of Purification!"

"Hmm? Tianfo Yuanxiang is moving very quickly."

Just as Luo Hou was pondering, Ju Yefengtan, who was in charge of the trial in Tianfo Yuanxiang, led the Buddhist monks of the village to Shenhua County.

Following them was Buddha Sword Fenshuo.

Seeing the Buddha Village's actions, Su Huanzhen and his men, who were lying in ambush on the outskirts of Shenhua County, hurriedly went in to dissuade them.

"Your Excellency, you mustn't!"

Ju Yefeng raised the blade of judgment high and shouted, "Lou Zhiwei Tuo, let the Buddhist decree carry out the heavenly punishment and sever your karma for you. This is the last respect that the Buddhist realm will show you. Those who are not involved, step aside!"

Luo Hou did not move, but Su Huanzhen tried his best to dissuade him.

The Buddha of Heaven smiled slightly: "Ju Ye Feng Tan, my end is not here. The wall of repentance was built by me, and it should be opened by me."

"What did you say?"