Chapter 1365 - 597: Lishan Old Mother: Qin Monk, Are You from the Qin Court?
Chapter 1365: Chapter 597: Lishan Old Mother: Qin Monk, Are You from the Qin Court?
Primordial Era, Qin Empire, inside the Crown Prince’s Palace.
Zhao Feng slowly opened his eyes, muttering softly, "I did underestimate the saints of that world."
Zhao Feng initially thought that by disguising his divine thought and his own strength, he could stealthily investigate within that so-called Heavenly Divine Kingdom.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they met, Yahweh uncovered his foundation.
Indeed.
No matter the saints from another world, they shouldn’t be underestimated.
Nevertheless, this journey wasn’t entirely fruitless.
At least.
Zhao Feng saw Yahweh with his own eyes, gaining initial understanding of that so-called Main God.
"Gods World..."
Urgency rose in Zhao Feng’s heart.
A world with seven Saint-level powerhouses hangs over Qin and the entire Primordial Era like a sword, ready to fall at any time.
Thus, Zhao Feng must break through quickly, stepping onto the ultimate stage.
Only by proving the Dao as a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, can he truly seize initiative amidst unpredictable future chaos.
Thinking no further.
Zhao Feng immersed his heart and spirit within, continuing to breach the gateway to becoming a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.
...
Meanwhile.
The westbound team had long departed from the Eastern Continent, venturing ten thousand miles deep into Nan Zhanbu Continent’s heart.
Along the way, all they saw was chaos and slaughter shrouded in Tribulation Qi.
And a few hundred miles away from them, the eight large camps of Qin’s western expansion steadily advanced, expanding Qin’s territory.
On this day.
The master and disciples arrived at a mountain forest, with dusk approaching.
Just as they were about to find a resting spot, ahead in a mountain hollow, a brightly lit, luxurious manor suddenly appeared.
In this desolate mountain wilderness, amidst pervasive Tribulation Qi, such a mortal paradise exuded endless mystery.
Zhu Bajie sniffed, catching an enticing aroma of food, his eyes immediately widened, "Master, Brother Monkey, there’s a wealthy household ahead, we have a place to stay tonight!"
Sun Wukong glanced with his Eyes of Golden Flame, smirked without exposing the secret, transmitting to Xuanzang, "Master, several bodhisattvas and fairies are performing here."
Xuanzang maintained a calm expression, hands clasped, as if seeing nothing, yet his divine thought, restored to Half-step Daluo Golden Immortal, had already penetrated all within the manor.
The so-called rich madam was Lishan Old Mother’s transformation.
The other three beautiful daughters were Guanyin, Manjusri, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattvas.
Yet...!
Xuanzang frowned slightly, distinctly sensing gray Tribulation Qi twirling on Manjusri and Samantabhadra, like an insidious tumor, penetrating their origin.
"Take it step by step," Xuanzang calmly transmitted back, "If indeed they’re controlled by Tribulation Qi, foster undesirable thoughts, we’ll directly enlighten them."
Today’s Xuanzang was no longer the kind-hearted, demon-undistinguishing Tang Seng.
Influenced by Qin’s principles, he well understood that mercy to enemies meant cruelty to oneself.
"Alright!"
Sun Wukong received his master’s instruction, feeling assured, chuckled, carrying the Jingu Bang, swaggering along with Zhu Bajie towards the manor.
Sha Wujing silently followed behind Xuanzang, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
Very swiftly.
Master and disciples were "enthusiastically" welcomed into the manor.
The grand play "Four Saints Testing Zen Heart" officially commenced.
After several rounds of wine, after various dishes.
The madam transformed by Lishan Old Mother bluntly proposed that she owned immense wealth but lacked male heirs, wishing to adopt several saint monks as sons-in-law, to inherit her estate.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Bajie nearly drooled, his eyes darting among the three "beautiful bodhisattvas," his heart already brimming with joy.
Sun Wukong pretended to be anxious, scratching ears and cheeks, leaping here and there.
Only Xuanzang remained serene, chanting Buddhist verses, unmoved.
Lishan Old Mother and Guanyin nodded secretly, appreciative of the Qin Monk’s willpower.
However.
Manjusri and Samantabhadra, upon seeing Xuanzang’s solemn appearance and the faint Merit Golden Light circulating around him, their eyes began showing greedy red luster.
Tribulation Qi quietly instigated.
Facing the temptation to instantly become Quasi-Saint, their hearts were stirred.
Reaching Quasi-Saint Realm, a step to heaven!
After years of cultivation, for what? Precisely for this moment!
On the other side.
Lishan Old Mother and Guanyin continued following the script, persuading Xuanzang earnestly, depicting life filled with riches, beauties, and Nirvana.
Zhu Bajie couldn’t restrain himself anymore, stood with his large belly, patting his chest, "Old madam, there’s no need to speak further!"
"There’s a saying, a coarse willow dustpan and a fine willow dipper, who in this world would reject an ugly man? Such good fortune, leave it to old Zhu! I count as three men!"
His impatience drew smiles from Guanyin and Lishan Old Mother, yet fueled the growing greed in Manjusri and Samantabhadra.
Now is the time!
So close!
Just devour Xuanzang, and they’ll become Quasi-Saints overlooking all living beings!
"Make a move!"
Manjusri Bodhisattva quietly commanded, shedding her feigned shyness, revealing brutality and madness, bursting with Buddha Light yet mingled with gray Demonic Qi, lacking any bodhisattva’s dignity.
"Roar!"
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva immediately revealed dual-faced Dharma Body, reaching out swiftly, lengthening arms, grabbing fiercely towards the nearby Xuanzang!
This sudden change startled everyone.