CHAPTER 339: CHAPTER 36: THE FALL OF THE DEMON COURT

In a few days, Lin Jing’s avatars were heading to the Bodhi Temple.

The avatars traveled with extraordinary arrogance.

Though not as awe-inspiring as a boat pulled by nine dragons, flying on trees was still exceptionally rare.

A pine tree stretched across the clouds, with Lin Jing sitting cross-legged on it, and the pine tree by his shoulder was in control of everything.

"Demon Court Saint Child..."

"He’s still in the Western Desert!"

"He’s got the Golden Light Gu, does the Western Desert have something else he needs? Where is he going?"

Lin Jing’s appearance drew the attention of most cultivators in the Western Desert. Now, because the Dragon Carp single-handedly defeated the Sun Temple’s Buddha Child, Lin Jing’s name became prominent once again.

Coupled with the feat of reviving the demon race, his reputation at one point rivaled that of Prince Gu and a few other top prodigies.

"That direction, it’s the Bodhi Temple..."

Finally, as the target approached, the Western Desert cultivators confirmed Lin Jing’s destination.

"I wonder if His Highness the Saint Son has any business coming to the Bodhi Temple?" Just as Lin Jing entered the city, a ethereal voice sounded in the void by his ear.

Lin Jing smiled and said, "Naturally, there’s an important matter to discuss."

"Please." The Abbot of Bodhi Temple extended an invitation.

In front of the avatar, a spatial passage instantly appeared.

In the temple, in a courtyard.

The other side of the passage was already set with a stone table and tea, and an old monk sat before Lin Jing, asking, "I wonder what important matter His Highness the Saint Son wishes to discuss with our Bodhi Temple?"

Lin Jing got straight to the point, presenting a mutant Bodhi leaf and said, "I’ve heard that the Bodhi Temple has always wanted to cultivate the Bodhi Tree into the Gold and Silver Bodhi Tree in Bodhi Heaven, but has not yet succeeded. I, as a junior, have some humble skills. I once entered Bodhi Heaven and conducted some research on the Bodhi Tree, even improving the Bodhi leaf with significant effect."

"However, due to the lack of a complete Bodhi Tree, the cultivation effect didn’t reach its peak. This time, I came to collaborate with the Bodhi Temple. Our Demon Court is willing to assist the Buddhist sect in improving the cultivation of the Bodhi Tree!"

The old monk was taken aback and asked, "I wonder how the Saint Son plans to collaborate?"

Lin Jing smiled and said, "The Bodhi Temple needs to provide some Bodhi Trees, transplant them to Qingzhou, and give them to our Demon Court for research!"

The old monk shook his head: "Your Highness the Saint Son, the Bodhi Tree is a unique treasure of our Buddhist sect and cannot be moved away. However, if you wish to collaborate, you could stay in the Bodhi Temple for a long period."

"Impossible, only the environment of Qingzhou is suitable for improving flora. I’m not asking for a gift from the Buddhist sect. Even if nothing comes of it after a hundred years, I will return the Bodhi Tree intact."

"Elder, there’s no need to refuse hastily. Why not first understand the result of my improvements on the Bodhi leaf?" Lin Jing offered the Bodhi leaf, speaking calmly.

The abbot of Bodhi Temple fell into contemplation and said, "Regardless of how effective this Bodhi leaf is, the disposal of the Bodhi Tree is not something the old monk can decide alone. If His Highness the Saint Son doesn’t mind, I invite you to stay in the Bodhi Temple for a while so I can discuss it with other Buddhist powerhouses."

Lin Jing waved his hand and said, "I’m pressed for time. I don’t believe that an esteemed Void Profound Monk such as yourself cannot make a decision about a single tree."

"I said, first understand my improvements on the Bodhi leaf, and you will naturally make a decision."

"As for the current Bodhi leaf..."

In the Bodhi Temple, Lin Jing started negotiating with the abbot of Bodhi Temple. Upon hearing about the new effects of the Bodhi leaf from Lin Jing, the old monk indeed showed an expression of incomprehension.

The Buddhist sect only showed what was on the outside, just the Bodhi leaf. How could Lin Jing achieve such cultivation improvements with just one leaf?

How was it done?

...

"The avatars over there seem to be making smooth progress."

"Then, let’s wait and hear the good news." As the avatars went to negotiate at the Bodhi Temple, Lin Jing’s true self also picked up a mutant Bodhi leaf.

Since I haven’t comprehended the Celestial Demon Body for so long, it means I’m not really compatible with this secret technique. In that case, I wonder if this Bodhi leaf can be effective...

The appearance of this leaf was indeed an unexpected joy. It had effects vastly different from the Fortune Golden List, Hidden Dragon Secret Technique, and the orthodox Bodhi Tree.

And so, the Dragon Carp honed the Immortal Burial Fire.

The Ice Soul Gu devoured the Golden Light Gu.

Lin Jing cultivated the Celestial Demon Body.

Meanwhile, the pine needle mouse obediently synthesized more mutant Bodhi leaves for Lin Jing’s use in cultivation.

A large number of Bodhi leaves were procured by the Thunder Dragon geniuses in Buddha City.

However, a few days later, the Thunder Dragon Ancestor suddenly interrupted Lin Jing’s cultivation, urgently shouting bad news.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, bad news, bad news, quickly escape with this old man."

The Thunder Dragon Ancestor arrived with an anxious expression, leaving Lin Jing baffled during his cultivation.

But in the next instant, Lin Jing’s expression changed as he sensed that the two avatars he had sent out were destroyed.

"What happened?" Lin Jing asked.

"The strong from the Celestial Demon Realm somehow easily breached the boundary wall maintained by many Dao-seeking experts from the Celestial Essence!"

"Not even ten years, not even a year, could withstand."

"His Majesty the Demon Emperor, along with a group of questioning experts, confronted the enemy. But unexpectedly, many forces, fearing the rise of the Demon Court, plotted against His Majesty the Demon Emperor during the confrontation. Though the first invasion of external enemies was barely resisted and they were temporarily repelled, His Majesty the Demon Emperor was severely injured and disappeared. She last sent a message via secret technique to me, instructing me to help you escape the Western Desert and beware of the Buddhist sect."

"The Demon Court is doomed to collapse."

"Are these people crazy?" Lin Jing was stunned. With the imminent external threat, these Dao-seeking experts still worried about the rise of the demon race.

"Go!" Lin Jing felt a tightness in his heart and decided to take the advice to leave.

However, it seemed to be too late. Just as the Thunder Dragon Ancestor opened a spatial passage, in the next moment, a scorching aura descended here. A grand Buddha light appeared, like a great sun, illuminating the whole Immortal Burial Volcano brighter.

A majestic Buddha silhouette emerged, standing between heaven and earth. Although his face was compassionate and peaceful, with crescent-like eyebrows and a faint smile, his presence made Lin Jing and the Thunder Dragon Ancestor tense.

"Sun Temple Buddha Lord."

With natural motions, this person’s hands formed a seal, as if demonstrating the cycle of karma in the world. He calmly sat upon a blazing sun, gazing down at the Thunder Dragon Ancestor and Lin Jing below: "Demon Court Saint Child, you are able to refine the Transformation Pill and improve the Bodhi Tree. It must be due to those two Treasure Beasts. Now, with the grand enemy of the Celestial Essence Realm before us, their abilities are crucial. Handing them over to the Buddhist sect for cultivation would undoubtedly be the best outcome for the Celestial Essence Realm and for them."

As he spoke, the surrounding time and space had already been sealed. The Thunder Dragon Ancestor’s gaze condensed, speaking softly, "Your Highness the Saint Son, I will protect you to the best of my ability to leave."

Buzz!

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying pressure enveloped Lin Jing and the Thunder Dragon Ancestor. In an instant, the Thunder Dragon Ancestor’s body exploded into a mist of blood, perishing in front of Lin Jing.

"Deceptive words to confuse the crowd." The Buddha Lord gently raised his hand, and the pine needle mouse and Dragon Carp next to Lin Jing, with faces of struggle, were directly pulled up by an invisible giant hand, powerless to resist. Seeing this, Lin Jing’s eyes turned red, and at that moment, as if a switch was turned on inside him, a flame ignited and burned within him.

"Bald donkey, you dare!" Lin Jing felt as though his body was about to explode, his lifespan burning like it was worthless, and at that moment he comprehended the Celestial Demon Body!

Advanced Golden Core... Perfected Golden Core... Early-Stage Nascent Soul...

But in the next moment, a small mushroom fearfully emerged from Lin Jing’s body, shouting: Stop burning, stop burning, it’s all fake, it’s all an illusion created by him, don’t waste your lifespan.

Lin Jing: ?