Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Until one day several hundred years ago, a wisp of smoke drifted into the sky above the land, carrying a strange energy.

Many people mutated as a result, gaining the ability to become smoke.

Gu Ling Shi Yan thus stood out, but unexpectedly, she was injured during a subsequent training session. In order to prolong her life, Gu Ling Shi Yan severed her own root with a sword and mastered the powerful Cleansing Meridian Scroll.

After several battles, Gu Ling Shi Yan gained control of this territory. He renamed it Yan Du (Smoke Capital) and established a castration system.

Soon after, the four elements of smoke, cloud, ice, and wind attracted each other, the Primordial Creation Sphere appeared, and the four forces formed an alliance, becoming the Four Wonders.

The ancient tombs have faded into the mists of time, and the cold window of fame remains, while the lonely figure in the western palace still waits.

"Master, what exactly happened?"

"The Ice Tower Xuanming Clan stole the Primordial Creation Orb."

"hateful!"

Gu Ling Shi Yan lit the incense burner, and the wisps of smoke gradually calmed his mind, while also slowly gathering his murderous intent.

"Back then, to aid the battle in the Cloud Realm, I provided my Yin Essence to the Giant Demon God, causing myself to be trapped at the Sacred Peak of the Divine Palace for hundreds of years and also losing my Yin Essence. Diaoying, do you think I shouldn't have killed Chaotianjiao?"

"Chao Tianjiao deserves to die, Zhan Yunjie deserves to die."

"The death of Binglou Zhongwang was your junior brother's unauthorized act, what does it have to do with Yandu? The Yuansheng Creation Orb is a shared possession of the four realms, and now it has been stolen by the Xuanming Clan. What do you think Master should do?"

"Kill Xuanming and reclaim the Creation Orb."

“Diaoying, if your junior brother were as sensible as you, why would Master have to worry?”

“Master, why don’t I go and find my junior brother?”

After killing Chao Tianjiao, Gong Wuhou did not return to report. Instead, she went to the home of her servant Zhu Han.

Just then, Zhu Han's father got involved in the feuds of the Desire Realm. In order to save Zhu Han, Gong Wuhou injured the Demon Buddha Zhiti Mida.

Gu Ling Shi Yan was contemplating how to face the Desire Realm when the theft of the Primordial Creation Orb occurred.

In addition, due to the previous conflict with Tiandu caused by the Giant Demon God, five skilled fighters died, and Xigong Diaoying's injuries had only just healed.

With so many things intertwined, even the most astute strategist, like smoke rising from an ancient tomb, feels a sense of unease.

After a moment's thought, Gu Ling Shi Yan replied to Xi Gong Diao Ying: "Give him a few days of freedom. Pressuring him too much will backfire."

"I hope that my junior brother can understand Master's good intentions."

"Diaoying, prepare for war with Binglou."

"Yes."

In the desolate wilderness, a bone collector came to the corpse of Chao Tianjiao.

He stared at the body for a moment, noting its features, then gathered some dry grass and firewood from nearby.

Fire consumed everything.

The bone collector waits until the flesh and skin are burned away and the bones appear.

Since Mara appeared in the world, the number of deaths has increased, with countless people lying dead by the roadside.

The workload for bone collectors has also increased significantly.

"Dead one, this fire is the last bit of dignity I can give you."

Chapter 229 Five Hundred Monks Threaten Him with Their Lives, King Jiwu's Majesty Reappears

Two of the three bodies of Bo Xun have disappeared, leaving the heavy burden of the cause on Mida's shoulders alone.

There are many hostile forces at present, so Mida adopts a strategy of defeating them one by one, intending to take Tianfo Yuanxiang first, and has given Shang Yingluo five days for this purpose.

These five days, of course, are for capturing hostages.

At a single command, the Buddhist community in the Bitter Realm was plunged into a bloodbath.

Although most ancient temples and holy sites chose to close their doors and preserve their lives in the chaos after Mara's birth, there were still many Buddhist disciples who were righteous and willing to be killed in order to protect and spread the Dharma.

With a kill-to-capture ratio of 1 in 10, the Desire Realm led by Ya Shi Mie quickly captured 500 Buddhist monks and buried them alive in the yellow sand near the Heavenly Buddha's Original Land.

To force Changyingluo to surrender, these five hundred monks were still alive, buried up to their necks by the yellow sand.

The generals of the Desire Realm faithfully carried out their mission, but they didn't quite understand Mida's actions.

Fan Qiye, who had surrendered, asked, "Since the Demon Buddha can transform the power of the Impure Buddha to cleanse the sinful realm and spread the thoughts of the Desire Realm to people's hearts, why not immediately conquer the Buddhist land?"

Mida proudly replied, "The path of faith cannot be seized by force. The best course of action is to thoroughly transform people's minds. Therefore, I chose to persuade the Buddhist lands to surrender and let them admit that the Desire Realm is the origin of all Buddhas."

Naturally, no one asked whether force was used during the capture of the five hundred monks; a chorus of praises erupted in the Demon Buddha Hall:

"Boundless Wave Answer".

"Boundless Wave Answer".

In the Buddhist land, Yan Wushang, Fozhu's close comrade-in-arms, was pushed into a deep sleep by the backlash from the fully activated deep power of the demonic veins.

The demon realm is preoccupied with rescuing the Holy Infant Master and has no energy left to attend to the Buddhist realm.

Among the Buddhist sects that came to provide support, the Yun Gu Lei Feng sect was the strongest.

Upon witnessing the tragic state of the five hundred monks, Wu Huo Du Mi immediately came to Tian Du to seek help.

"Lord Wu, there is only one day left. Buddha has signed the surrender document for the lives of five hundred monks, and they will have to submit to Mara tomorrow."

"Does the Venerable Monk agree with Fozhu's choice?"

Wu Huo Du Mi said angrily, "If the Buddhist land surrenders, our faith will completely collapse. What good will it do to keep our lives?"

"What kind of faith can collapse so easily?"

"Heads may be severed, blood may flow, but the Buddhist faith must not be abandoned!"

“The old monk is indeed steadfast. Please go back and tell Fozhu that Heaven will not interfere in disputes over faith. If it is to bring disaster to the people, Heaven will not stand idly by.”

"Thank you, Lord Wu."

After Wu Huodu left, Luo Hou let Yu Cixin, Shao Hao, Liao Tian, ​​and Huang Quan held a meeting in the study.

Yu Cixin asked, "Are you going to wage a full-scale war against the Desire Realm? Last time the Desire Realm invaded our Heavenly Capital, you have endured until now without completely eradicating them. Could it be that you have other plans?"

"The affairs of the Desire Realm are very complicated. Before we start the war, there is something I must tell you: Ji Wuxia is Nüya, one of the three bodies of Mara."

"what!"

"How could Sister Ji do that?"

The group was shocked, especially Liao Tian, ​​who couldn't accept the truth at all.

"Father, Sister Ji is innocent, kind, and chivalrous. How could she possibly be a demonic Buddha Tri-Body!"

“Ji Wuxia and Nuya can be considered as two separate people. I will try my best to protect Ji Wuxia. During this time, Liaotian, you should keep her in Tiandu as much as possible to prevent her from being found by Mida, so as to awaken the bond of the Three-Body Cultivation.”

"Father, please, you must save Sister Ji."

"Do your best and obey destiny."

"No! If fate is to take Sister Ji away, Liaotian will not hesitate to shatter the heavens!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Cixin gently slapped Liaotian: "How dare you speak to your father like that?"

Seeing Liao Tian's stubbornness, Shao Hao's heart skipped a beat. He had participated in the plan to eliminate Bo Xun, in which Bo Xun's three bodies were combined into one, and his body, mind, and soul were all destroyed.

Will Liao Tian be able to stop his godfather's plan at that time?

Liao Tian stared stubbornly at Luo Hou: "Please grant my request, Father!"

The father and son looked at each other.

The atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense.

“My dear son Liaotian, I promise you that I will protect Ji Wuxia, but I cannot promise that I will definitely be able to protect her. I myself may not be able to come back.”

"Father!"

"You can go out now. I'm sure you know how to face Ji Wuxia next."

"Yes."

Liao Tian walked out of the study.

Huang Quan said with dissatisfaction, "Liao Tian is different from Hao Zai. Hao Zai exchanged blood with you and accepted all your thoughts. Although Liao Tian's body is that of an adult, he is actually still a child. You are too serious about him."

“He should have realized sooner that his father is not omnipotent. Let’s talk about the next steps.”

Huang Quan shook his head.

Luo Hou instructed Shao Hao: "You are in charge of monitoring Yan Da's side. Do not allow anyone to approach them."

"Hao'er understands."

"While Yan Da and Nü Ya are away, let's annihilate the Sixth Heaven of the Desire Realm first. It is not appropriate for me to show myself now, so Ci Xin will lead the team in this battle."

Yu Cixin was greatly surprised: "Is it finally my turn to take up arms?"

Luo Hou flattered, "The Demon Buddha is ferocious; only Empress Wu can suppress him."

After discussing it, the group decided that Yu Cixin would lead Qing Haichao and his wife, along with the Daolong brothers, to the Buddhist village to rescue people.

Huang Quan and his wife, along with Ling Shui Xian and her puppets, as well as Huang Chu Jin She, attacked the base of the Sixth Heaven of the Desire Realm.

A cold wind howled, and yellow sand filled the sky.

Mida led his followers, including Ya Shi Mie, standing amidst rows of bald heads.

Buried in the yellow sand is also the Buddha's junior brother, Yehu Chan, who is angrily cursing Mara for being shameless.

Shang Yingluo came out.

He held the letter of surrender in his hand, looking completely at ease, as if the Buddhist realm submitting to the desire realm was no big deal.

Wild Fox Zen grew anxious: "What are you trying to do, you head of the Buddhist village over there? I'll risk my life for you, monk! Kill me now, then go kill Mara! Come on, kill me!"

But even more monks cried out for help:

“Buddha Land, please save us! The Desire Realm not only captured me, but also killed all the monks who resisted.”

"I don't want to die! Buddha, you are so compassionate, please save us!"

"Help me..."