The Destiny Villain Starting from Battle Through the Heavens

After all, the cultivation of the Six Meridians Divine Sword is extremely difficult. Even Master Kurong and others could only barely cultivate one of its meridians.

Even if Kumārajīva obtained the scroll of the Six Meridians Divine Sword, he might not be able to master it.

Furthermore, Kumārajīva stated that he could allow Tenryū-ji Temple to keep a copy of the Six Meridians Divine Sword, so that Tenryū-ji Temple would not have to worry about the Six Meridians Divine Sword being lost.

"Uncle-Master, the King of Ming has come from afar; his intentions are very sincere."

Abbot Benyin couldn't help but ask Master Kurong, "How should we respond? Please advise, Uncle-Master."

Master Kurong did not directly answer Abbot Benyin's question, but instead asked expressionlessly, "Benyin, what level have you reached in your One-Finger Divine Skill?"

"This disciple is dull-witted and has failed to make progress, only managing to cultivate to the fourth grade."

Master Kurong then asked, "So, in your opinion, which is stronger or weaker among the Dali Duan family's One-Finger Divine Skill, the Shaolin's Flower-Picking Finger, the Dora Leaf Finger, and the Formless Finger?"

"There is no superior or inferior finger technique; it is the skill level that matters."

"good!"

Master Kurong nodded slightly and said, "If you were to live another hundred years, are you confident that you could cultivate the One-Finger Divine Skill to the first rank?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Abbot Benyin shook his head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "This disciple is not confident."

"Since you won't be able to master the One-Finger Divine Skill to its highest level even until your deaths, is there any point in coveting Shaolin's finger techniques?"

"Uncle-Master is right."

Upon hearing this, Abbot Benyin immediately showed a look of shame. He stood up and bowed to Kumārajīva, saying, "My uncle has not received any guests for more than ten years. Since the King of Light is a great monk of our time, my uncle made an exception to grant him an audience."

It is getting late. Please, Your Majesty, come with me for a vegetarian meal!

"My Tibetan king has long admired the customs and culture of Dali and has long desired to hunt with your king in Dali."

Kumārajīva did not intend to get up, but shook his head and said, "It is just that I think this action will inevitably cause many deaths, which is contrary to the compassionate nature of the Buddha. For many years I have been trying my best to dissuade him."

Today, this humble monk has come with utmost sincerity, but your esteemed temple refuses to show him the slightest courtesy. This will inevitably damage the harmony between Tianlong Temple and Dalun Temple, and also harm the diplomatic relations between the Dali Kingdom and the Tubo Kingdom.

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun, who was sitting in the back hall, also turned somewhat unpleasant.

The overall strength of the Dali Kingdom was far inferior to that of the Tubo Kingdom. If the two sides really went to war, the Dali Kingdom would definitely suffer.

But if Tianlong Temple were to obediently hand over the Six Meridians Divine Sword after being threatened by Kumārajīva, wouldn't that make Dali Kingdom seem too weak?

"Since the Ming King has mastered the seventy-two Shaolin arts and is also proficient in the martial arts of the Great Snow Mountain Great Wheel Temple, he is probably invincible in this world."

Master Kurong snorted coldly and said, "Then why don't we let this old monk and others use the Six Meridians Divine Sword to experience a few of the Ming King's high moves?"

If the Ming King can defeat the old monk and others, then it means that the Six Meridians Divine Sword is nothing special.

"If the Bright King defeats the Scripture Keeper again, our Tianlong Temple will offer up the Six Meridians Divine Sword with both hands, how about that?"

[The scripture keeper? What's his background? Could he be even more powerful than these old guys? Tianlong Temple truly lives up to its reputation as the royal temple of Dali; it's a place where hidden talents abound.]

Kumārajīva inwardly grumbled for a moment, then bowed slightly and said, "The eminent monks have been kind enough to display their divine sword skills. This humble monk has had his eyes opened. How fortunate I am!"

"Bang bang bang..."

Soon, a fierce fight broke out in the Muni Hall, but it subsided after a short while.

Amitabha Buddha~

Master Kurong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, put his hands together and said, "The Flaming Blade that King Ming just used is similar to the Six Meridians Divine Sword. We have lost this battle."

"If the Bright King defeats the Scripture Keeper again, this old monk will present the Six Meridians Divine Sword manual with both hands."

"Then please, Master Kurong, let the scribe come out!"

"Thank you for your trouble, Benefactor Nalan."

"Rip—"

As soon as Master Kurong finished speaking, a blue-white lightning bolt flashed in the Muni Hall, followed by Nalan Sheng, dressed in a black outfit, who appeared in front of everyone as if by teleportation.

"Be careful, Your Majesty! Thunderclap Palm!!!"

Nalan Sheng didn't waste any words and directly struck out a palm at Kumārajīva from a distance.

A flash of lightning appeared in Nalan Sheng's palm, and a blue-white palm print, the size of a washbasin and entirely formed of lightning, shot toward Kumārajīva with lightning speed, causing his expression to change drastically.

Kumārajīva instinctively tried to dodge, but the blue-white palm print was too fast. Before he could even use his lightness skill, the blue-white palm print landed on him.

"boom!!!"

With a deafening roar, Kumārajīva, who had been arrogant and domineering in his fight against five opponents, was blasted out of the Muni Hall by a single palm strike.

When Master Kurong and the others saw this scene, their lips twitched slightly. They hadn't expected Nalan Sheng to be so strong. They were really afraid that Kumārajīva would be slapped to death by Nalan Sheng.

Fortunately, Kumārajīva was quite strong, and Nalan Sheng had already shown mercy, so he quickly got up from the ground again.

However, Kumārajīva looked extremely disheveled at this moment. Not only were his clothes tattered, but his hands and face were also covered in black soot, as if he had been struck by lightning.

"Your martial arts are profound, and I am ashamed to admit my inferiority."

Kumārajīva forced down the blood that rose to his throat and bowed slightly to Nalan Sheng, saying, "I have troubled you greatly today. Consider these three finger technique manuals as my apology to your temple. I shall take my leave now."

Kumārajīva, who was nearly slapped to death by Nalan Sheng, dared not linger at Tianlong Temple and hurriedly led his servants away in a sorry state.

Looking at the three finger technique manuals left behind by Kumārajīva, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of Abbot Benyin and the others.

Although they had just received guidance from Master Kurong, and Abbot Benyin and the others no longer coveted those finger techniques, it was still good to use them as a reference and to verify their understanding with the One-Finger Divine Skill.

Master Kurong was not a pedantic person. Since Kumārajīva had voluntarily left behind three finger technique manuals as an apology, he would not destroy them.

Because Nalan Sheng made great contributions in this battle, Master Kurong first had someone make a copy of those finger technique manuals, and then handed them over to Nalan Sheng as a gift of gratitude.

Nalan Sheng didn't stand on ceremony. After accepting the finger technique manuals, he exchanged a few pleasantries with Master Kurong and the others before leading the two women down the mountain with Duan Zhengchun.

After Nalan Sheng and the others left, Master Kurong also went back to his seclusion to cultivate.

Without Master Kurong's constraints, Abbot Benyin and the others couldn't wait to study the three finger technique manuals.

While Abbot Benyin and the others were studying the finger technique manual, the shadow ninja quietly sneaked into the Tianlong Temple library and stole the Six Meridians Divine Sword manual without anyone noticing.