CHAPTER 1063: CHAPTER 1063: IMMORTALS AND BUDDHAS SHOCKED

The moment Jiang Liu’s words fell, all the immortals in the Lingxiao Hall, even including the Tathagata Buddha, had their expressions change.

Everyone looked at Jiang Liu in shock, finding it hard to believe.

Who is the Long Eyebrow Immortal? With a cultivation level at the late stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal, his reputation is naturally very prominent across the Three Realms and Six Paths.

As an immortal, once you perish, your soul naturally falls into the hands of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Wanting to resurrect in this case is extremely difficult.

But, did Xuanzang really resurrect the Long Eyebrow Immortal? How exactly did he achieve that?

"Xuanzang, did you offer some kind of treasure to Ksitigarbha again?"

Surprised, the Tathagata Buddha recalled that previously, to save the White Dragon Horse, Jiang Liu had offered the Brocade Kasaya, also known as the Plain Colored Cloud Boundary Flag, as compensation to exchange for the soul of the White Dragon Horse, and couldn’t help but ask in shock.

Clearly, to retrieve a soul from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, one must offer a treasure, right?

For instance, Xuanzang’s Plain Colored Cloud Boundary Flag, Randeng Buddha’s Life-Bound Ancient Lantern, or even my Ninth Grade Merit Golden Lotus...

After hearing the Tathagata Buddha’s inquiry, all the immortals in the Lingxiao Hall suddenly understood.

Retrieving a soul from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is indeed extremely difficult. Whether it’s the Tathagata Buddha or the Great Jade Emperor, Ksitigarbha shows no favor.

However, the souls that fall into the hands of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva are not completely irretrievable. It’s just that sometimes the compensation required by Ksitigarbha is so enormous that it deters people.

If Xuanzang had offered a treasure rich enough to bring back the soul of the Long Eyebrow Immortal from Ksitigarbha, it seems plausible.

"I didn’t take out anything!" However, Jiang Liu shook his head in response to the Tathagata Buddha’s inquiry.

"Without offering any compensation, Ksitigarbha handed Long Eyebrow’s soul to you?" Hearing Jiang Liu’s answer, the Tathagata Buddha raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at him with surprise.

"The disciple resurrected Long Eyebrow’s soul without seeking the soul from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!"

Jiang Liu followed up by shaking his head. Reaching this stage today, Jiang Liu felt that with his strength and the strength of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, they were capable of protecting themselves.

Therefore, revealing the Soul-Returning Spell as a divine skill also seemed justifiable.

Consider the Ginseng Fruit Tree, if Master Zhenyuan’s cultivation wasn’t high enough, holding such a spirit root would be asking for trouble.

However, with the cultivation of a Quasi-Saint like Master Zhenyuan, it’s enough to protect the Ginseng Fruit Tree. Owning such a spirit root not only doesn’t cause trouble, but it also brings great benefits.

For Jiang Liu, it’s the same.

Given his current strength, even revealing the Soul-Returning Spell as a divine skill brings more benefits than harm.

Jiang Liu’s words caught the attention of everyone in the Lingxiao Hall.

Especially the Empress, who couldn’t help but ask further after hearing Jiang Liu’s statement: "Long Eyebrow is a Daluo Golden Immortal in the Immortal Realm. Given his status, once he dies, his soul would surely fall into the hands of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. How could you resurrect Long Eyebrow without going through Ksitigarbha? That’s unreasonable!"

"Amitabha, recently, the disciple comprehended a supernatural power technique. Whether immortal or mortal, as long as they die within two ke, the disciple can resurrect them!" Jiang Liu turned to answer the Tathagata Buddha in response to the Empress’s question.

Boom!

Jiang Liu’s statement was like a bolt of thunder, shaking the entire Lingxiao Hall.

Countless people were dumbfounded, countless people looked at each other, and countless people were abuzz with discussion.

Resurrecting after death? The most important thing is, whether immortal or mortal!?

Resurrecting mortals is not easy, but even including immortals?

Such a supernatural power, even the Jade Emperor, Tathagata Buddha, or any random Quasi-Saint wouldn’t be able to achieve, right?

"Xuanzang, you mean? Whether immortal or Buddha, as long as the death time doesn’t exceed two ke, you can resurrect them? Without needing to retrieve the soul from Ksitigarbha?" Even the Tathagata Buddha was stunned for quite a while, then seriously looked at Jiang Liu and asked.

"Indeed so, but the deceased must have died an untimely death! If they died naturally, it’s hard to resurrect them!" Nodding his head, Jiang Liu responded.

Two ke is thirty minutes, but the Soul-Returning Spell can actually resurrect a target that died within an hour.

Although Jiang Liu revealed the Soul-Returning Spell as a divine skill, eventually facing off against the immortals and Buddhas is inevitable, so Jiang Liu naturally wouldn’t disclose the full details of this divine skill.

However, for these immortals and Buddhas, even just two ke is quite a long time.

Especially for many Great Luo Golden Immortals, two ke is enough time to fly a very, very long distance.

Incredible!

Everyone in the Lingxiao Hall was dumbstruck, even the Empress, the Jade Emperor, and the Tathagata Buddha were no different.

Everyone understood what it meant to be able to resurrect immortals and Buddhas at will, and they were even clearer about the value of such a divine skill.

Especially for those in power like the Jade Emperor and the Buddha, possessing such an ability would be of immeasurable value.

"Xuanzang, you must know that monks do not speak falsehoods!" After staring at Jiang Liu in shock for a long time, suddenly, the Buddha spoke to Jiang Liu.

Although the Buddha somewhat believed Jiang Liu’s words, the news was just too shocking.

Or perhaps, the significance of this news was too profound.

Thus, just by hearing it, the Buddha did not dare to completely trust Jiang Liu’s words.

"Amitabha, in the presence of the Buddha, this disciple naturally does not dare to speak falsely!" Jiang Liu, clad in shackles and chains, appeared respectful towards the Buddha as he replied.

Jiang Liu’s words made both the Buddha and the Great Jade Emperor exchange subtle glances.

If the matter of Jiang Liu slaying Emperor Ziwei and needing to be seriously punished was significant, then in the face of such a powerful supernatural power like the Soul-Returning Spell, it became less important.

"Xuanzang, if I were to ask you to demonstrate this divine skill now, could you do it?"

Ultimately, seeing is believing, and even the Jade Emperor’s thoughts were no longer on how to punish Jiang Liu, but he instead asked Jiang Liu seriously.

"Your Majesty, this humble monk can perform this divine skill at any time!" Upon hearing the Jade Emperor’s words, Jiang Liu nodded and said.

"Immortal Official Wang, go to the death prison and find a heavy criminal!" Nodding, the Jade Emperor commanded to an immortal official above the Lingxiao Hall.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Hearing the Jade Emperor’s command, an immortal official on the hall nodded in acknowledgment, then quickly turned and left.

Evidently, this immortal official also understood the significance of being able to directly resurrect immortals and Buddhas and valued this divine skill!

As Immortal Official Wang turned and left, the entire Lingxiao Hall became silent.

Many people’s eyes were on Jiang Liu, their expressions full of admiration and awe.

Logically speaking, Xuanzang, as a core member of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, could be considered a person of destiny, so it wasn’t entirely impossible that he could comprehend such a divine skill.

Nevertheless, it still left people feeling extremely shocked.

Moreover, the most crucial point was that earlier, Xuanzang had been able to concoct potions that could instantly heal injuries, which had already shaken the Three Realms and Six Paths. Now, he could directly resurrect deceased immortals and Buddhas?

This news left people utterly astonished and further increased their skepticism.

"Supreme Elder Lord, how credible do you think Xuanzang’s words are?" On the Lingxiao Hall, amidst the discussions, the Golden Star of Venus quietly asked the Supreme Elder Lord beside him.

"Even if one already understands that Xuanzang’s disposition wouldn’t allow him to joke about such matters, still, it’s hard to believe!" Hearing the Golden Star of Venus’s inquiry, the Supreme Elder Lord pondered for a moment, his face also bearing an expression of shock, and replied softly.

The Jade Emperor, the Empress, and the Buddha did not speak, each contemplating silently.

Clearly, they were all considering how to respond if Jiang Liu truly possessed such a divine skill.

Of course, no matter what decisions they reached in their hearts, everything would depend on witnessing it firsthand.

Soon, Immortal Official Wang escorted a heavy criminal, a Heavenly Immortal who had violated the heavenly laws, over.

Without any further ado, the Great Jade Emperor raised a hand and gently pointed, and this heavy criminal had no chance to beg for mercy as he fell to the ground, lifeless.

Then, all eyes turned to Jiang Liu.

Evidently, everyone was waiting for Jiang Liu to demonstrate his skill.

"Someone, remove all restraints from Xuanzang!" Simultaneously, the Jade Emperor naturally ordered someone nearby.

A Star Official stepped forward and removed all the chains and shackles attached to Jiang Liu.

Once all these restraints were removed, Jiang Liu flexed his wrists and approached the corpse.

In the Lingxiao Hall, everyone, whether it was dignitaries like the Jade Emperor and the Buddha or the minor heavenly soldiers and immortal maidens, craned their necks to look towards Jiang Liu.

Standing before the corpse, Jiang Liu wasted no words and simply raised his hand, pointing at the body on the floor.

Soul-Returning Spell!

The skill was cast directly onto the corpse, and a mysterious glow appeared, resembling stars, and seeped into the body.

Then, everyone could feel that this corpse, which originally had no life signs, began to show signs of life once more.

At the same time, the fallen corpse opened its eyes and got up from the ground...