“You… you dare show your face in my Bodhi Temple again?!” The cultivators of Bodhi Temple were utterly stunned. Just moments ago, Wuhuo Host’s projection had appeared in the Tai Chu Realm, conversing with the White Robe Supreme. How could the White Robe Supreme have arrived at Bodhi Temple so swiftly? The distance between Bodhi Temple and the Tai Chu Realm was astronomical!
Amidst his shock, Wuhuo Host turned to Wuwu. “You are Wuwu?” Wuwu nodded. The numerous Buddhist Cultivators of Bodhi Temple were equally astonished. Wuwu’s Buddhist Nature was incredibly potent, a purity beyond compare! The only impurity tainting him was the karmic traces of Dao Yi. Yet, even with that, Wuwu’s Buddhist Nature far surpassed that of anyone else in Bodhi Temple.
Just then, the Armored Man from Cloudrise Holy Land fixed Lu Xuan with a cold stare. A shimmering, illusory portrait appeared in his hand, which he meticulously compared to Lu Xuan’s face. Then, with a sinister sneer, he declared, “You’re that Fox Clan Rebel! The one who slaughtered many of our Elders in Cloudrise Holy Land that day!”
Lu Xuan merely replied, his voice utterly indifferent, “Killed them, so what?” Everyone present gasped. Was he admitting it? If Lu Xuan truly was the White Robe Supreme, he possessed the power to annihilate Six-star Supremes!
The Armored Man conjured a Black Chain, inscribed with endless Dao Patterns, radiating brilliant Divine Radiance. With a fierce roar, he lashed it towards Lu Xuan. Boom! The chain surged forward like a black river, threatening to engulf everything.
Lu Xuan casually extended a hand. A phantom handprint materialized in the air, effortlessly seizing the Black Chain. Crack! The powerful artifact shattered into countless fragments! The Armored Man froze, utterly dumbfounded.
With a mere thought, Lu Xuan exerted an immense pull, dragging the Armored Man directly before him. The man was powerless to resist. His face contorted into a snarl. “What, does your Fox Clan dare to defy my Cloudrise Holy Land? We are backed by the Tianchen Empire! And Lady Liu Ruyan has the Charm Sect behind her! Now, forces from the entire Second Star Ring and Third Star Ring are mobilized, hunting for the Fox Clan!”
Lu Xuan let out a scoff. “So what?” His hand settled directly on the Armored Man’s head. A Soul Search.
In an instant, Lu Xuan gleaned the information: Elder Situ Qingyun of Cloudrise Holy Land was leading a brutal massacre outside the Fourth Star Ring, desperate to capture him. Lu Xuan simply chuckled.
Blood trickled from the Armored Man’s lips as he stared at Lu Xuan. “I’ve already contacted my Black Flame Guard! All nearby Black Flame Guard units will descend! Now we know your location! You can’t escape!” A maniacal laugh escaped him. “If you leave, the entire Tai Chu Realm will pay the price with you! Hahahaha!”
Lu Xuan’s hand tightened abruptly. “Good! Let Cloudrise Holy Land come!” He crushed the Armored Man’s head without a second thought. Pfft! The head exploded into a bloody mist.
Witnessing this, the Bodhi Temple cultivators were all stunned. Was the White Robe Supreme truly going to clash head-on with Cloudrise Holy Land? As it stood, the Fox Clan had offended not just Cloudrise Holy Land, but also Liu Ruyan! Lady Liu Ruyan wielded immense influence, commanding significant sway even within the Second Star Ring!
Considering this, Wuhuo Host turned to Lu Xuan, forcing a smile. “Fellow Daoist, our previous actions were mistaken.” He immediately capitulated. He simply couldn’t fathom Lu Xuan’s true power! Moreover, this White Robe Supreme had instantly appeared at Bodhi Temple from the incredibly distant Tai Chu Realm! He knew he was no match for this White Robe Supreme. Unless absolutely forced, he would not engage this man in battle. This person was a complete lunatic! He had slaughtered Cloud City!
Wuhuo Host’s Spirit Seals shifted, and he instantly retrieved several jade slips from the Scripture Repository. “Fellow Daoist, these contain my Bodhi Temple’s Foundational Technique. Consider it our apology!”
Lu Xuan’s lips curled slightly. “Such trash techniques, I have no need for them.” Wuhuo Host was utterly dumbfounded.
Lu Xuan stated calmly, “If you wish to live, I offer you a choice: pledge allegiance to Wuwu.” Wuhuo Host and the others’ expressions turned grim. What? Did this White Robe Supreme truly believe he had them cornered?
Lu Xuan flicked his sleeve. A Heaven-reaching Power surged forth, slamming directly towards Bodhi Temple. The terrifying, boundless force was like an ocean, and the entire defensive array of Bodhi Temple shattered in an instant. Bodhi Temple’s supreme treasure suddenly shot out, erupting with dazzling Divine Radiance! It was a colossal Ancient Bell, hurtling towards Lu Xuan!
With a mere thought, Lu Xuan effortlessly erased the Ancient Bell’s spiritual mark. The Ancient Bell floated docilely before him. Witnessing this, Wuhuo Host and the others were utterly stunned. Seven words echoed in their minds: The White Robe Supreme is invincible!
Thud! Wuhuo Host dropped directly to his knees. The other Buddhist Cultivators looked on, bewildered. This… Wuhuo Host declared, “I am willing to pledge allegiance to Wuwu!” Lu Xuan: “…”
Soon after, the other Buddhist Cultivators also swore the Star Sea Oath, all pledging allegiance to Wuwu! Wuwu let out a dry cough. So quickly, I have a faction under my command?
Wuhuo Host looked at Lu Xuan. “White Robe Supreme, the danger isn’t just outside the Fourth Star Ring. Now, forces from the Second Star Ring and Third Star Ring are all searching for the Fox Clan’s whereabouts! We should make preparations.”
Lu Xuan replied indifferently, “No problem. Let them come to the Tai Chu Realm! We’re leaving now! If anyone from Cloudrise Holy Land descends, just tell them to come to the Tai Chu Realm!” Boom! Lu Xuan instantly activated his Heaven-reaching Spatial Power, vanishing from the spot.
Watching Lu Xuan’s retreating figure, the Bodhi Temple cultivators exchanged bewildered glances. Was the region beyond the Fourth Star Ring about to undergo a drastic change?
Half a day later, several Black Flame Guard cultivators traversed the Starry Sky, descending upon Bodhi Temple. The Mid-aged Man leading them spoke coldly, “Wuhuo Host, one of our Black Flame Guard died here. How do you explain this? He reported discovering the whereabouts of the White Robe Supreme. Where is this person now?”
Wuhuo Host relayed Lu Xuan’s words to the Black Flame Guard without alteration! The Mid-aged Man’s face twisted into a menacing snarl. “Very good! Very good! In that case, I shall report to Elder Situ Qingyun and we will proceed to the Tai Chu Realm! I’d like to see just what capabilities this Tai Chu Realm possesses!”
Back in the Tai Chu Realm, Lu Xuan returned to the Western Desert. Chen Changsheng departed once more, venturing into the Star Sea with the Silver-haired Woman to search for her sister.
Lu Xuan looked at Wuwu, a slight smile playing on his lips. “A great war is on the horizon. You must continue your cultivation!” Wuwu nodded. “Master, I will cultivate diligently.” “Good,” Lu Xuan replied.
With a thought, he appeared in the Eastern Wilds. Xuanji Holy Lord, clad in a purple skirt, her exquisite figure like something out of a painting, radiated black Divine Radiance, the power of the Dao of Eerie Scripture swirling around her.
Seeing Lu Xuan’s arrival, Xuanji Holy Lord slowly rose. “Master.” Lu Xuan nodded. “You need to advance your cultivation now. The Eerie Power in the Eastern Wilds is no longer pure enough.” Divine Radiance flickered in Xuanji Holy Lord’s beautiful eyes, and she tilted her snow-white neck slightly. “It is indeed a bit too thin.”
Lu Xuan said, “Let’s go to the Starry Sky. Beyond the Fourth Star Ring, there’s a River of Eerie Power. I’ll take you there to cultivate.” Xuanji Holy Lord nodded, then subtly, almost instinctively, took hold of Lu Xuan’s sleeve.
Lu Xuan paused for a fraction of a second. Boom! Heaven-reaching Spatial Power surged, and Lu Xuan, with Xuanji Holy Lord, instantly appeared in the Star Sea. There, a vast River of Eerie Power flowed, like an arrow shot from an unimaginable distance, with the Tai Chu Realm merely struck by its residual force. Lu Xuan directly led Xuanji Holy Lord, tracing the source of this ethereal arrow of Eerie Power.
Xuanji Holy Lord couldn’t help but exclaim, “The Eerie Power here is incredibly dense!”