CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 6: LI FU ARRIVES IN PERFECT WORLD_1

"How dare you!"

"Seeking death!"

Two terrifying beams of light pierced through the void, bearing down. They seemed capable of penetrating and obliterating everything, utterly irresistible.

Sun Wukong stood not far from Zen Silver Gauze. A chill ran from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head; he felt as though his body was about to be penetrated and torn apart.

How terrifying! Sun Wukong knew that if he were hit, he would have absolutely no chance of survival. He would vanish without a trace, turned to ash.

"It’s Zhunti Sage and Sage Jieyin!"

Above the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor’s spirit trembled, his eyes filled with reverence. Below the Saints, all are as ants. He faced the Saints without the slightest power to resist.

"With two great Saints striking in wrath, even if this Immortal were stronger, she’d still be doomed!"

"Such a pity for such a beautiful woman!"

"Who would have thought the Tathagata would die just like that!"

"Could this be the tribulation of the eon?"

"So terrifying!"

The Powers of the Three Realms discussed amongst themselves. No one favored Zen Silver Gauze. Saints stand at the summit of the world, the peak of combat power, a truth universally acknowledged throughout the endless ages. Below the Saints, all are as ants. No matter how stunning Zen Silver Gauze was, she was ultimately unable to escape death.

Is Zen Silver Gauze a Saint? Haha. What an absurd joke. The Saints in Heaven and Earth are few. The birth of each Saint is a major event that shakes the Three Realms; it cannot go unnoticed. As long as Zen Silver Gauze is not a Saint, then death is certain.

Just an early-stage Daluo Golden Immortal, and a pseudo-Daluo aligned with the Heavenly Dao at that, yet she dares to claim to be a Saint? Zen Silver Gauze had already spotted the hidden Zhunti and Jieyin in the void. She had learned a fair bit about them from Hongmeng. Compared to the Zhunti and Jieyin of the World of Primordial Chaos, these two were simply super low-spec versions. Zen Silver Gauze’s expression was composed, showing not a hint of fear.

In a flash, a hand, impossibly pale and brilliantly lustrous, emerged. Though clearly faster than lightning, it paradoxically seemed to move with gentle, unhurried grace. Even Golden Immortals like Sun Wukong could clearly ’see’ every minute action, down to the perfect fingerprints on that flawless, jade-like hand. The pale hand, exquisite enough to shame any fairy or Sacred Girl, as if carved from the finest Jade Stone, shone with an immortal golden radiance. It reached out naturally, effortlessly, and directly annihilated the two terrifying beams of light. Then, the great hand pushed forward, disappearing directly into the void.

"Seven Treasures Exquisite Tree, suppress the Demon!"

"Merit Golden Lotus, protect my body!"

In frightened voices, the two supremely powerful Magic Treasures of Zhunti and Sage Jieyin erupted with endless divine light, their terrifying aura sweeping through the Three Realms and Six Ways, daunting the Eight Desolations and Six Directions.

In an instant, the heavens and earth were stunned; ghosts and gods wept.

"How is this possible?"

"She casually obliterated the attacks of two great Saints and even forced them to panic and summon their ultimate treasures..."

"Could there be another terrifying, unknown Saint hidden in Heaven and Earth?"

The Jade Emperor, the Empress Mother of the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and other Powers of the Three Realms were immensely shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

"Ah, no..."

"Mercy, fellow Daoist..."

At that moment, two cries of terror echoed from the void.

Zen Silver Gauze retracted her jade-like hand, and peace returned to Heaven and Earth. However, the hearts of the Powers of the Three Realms could not find calm. This mysterious Immortal who had appeared out of nowhere was too terrifying. Not even two Saints combined were a match for her.

But what was the outcome of the battle? Were Zhunti and Sage Jieyin dead, or had they fled?

"Messenger, that... um... what happened to those enemies?" Sun Wukong, not knowing the names of Zhunti and Sage Jieyin, scratched his head, looking at Zen Silver Gauze with curiosity.

Zen Silver Gauze remained silent, her pale, jade-like hand open, palm up.

The next moment, not only was Sun Wukong stunned, but the Powers of the Three Realms were also dumbfounded. They saw the supreme and mighty Zhunti Sage and Sage Jieyin lying weakly in the palm of Zen Silver Gauze’s hand, clearly suppressed.

My Heavens, both Zhunti Sage and Sage Jieyin have been suppressed! The Jade Emperor’s eyes were wide. He had cultivated for countless eons; his heart, usually as still as an ancient well, had never experienced such violent ups and downs as it did today, like a rollercoaster.

It’s over! Both the Sages and the Supreme Buddha are finished! The Buddhism Gate is finished! Guanyin Bodhisattva’s face was ashen, her full chest heaving violently.

It’s over, the Buddhism Gate is finished! It wasn’t just Guanyin Bodhisattva; Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Ling Ji, the three thousand Buddhas, the Five Hundred Arhats, the Eight Vajras—all the powerful figures of Buddhism Gate seemed to have lost their spirit, like those mourning the death of a parent, their faces ashen.

"All of you shall become Sacrifices for My Lord!" Zen Silver Gauze’s gaze was calm. With a hand outstretched, the universe was within her grasp. The Four Great Bodhisattvas, the Eight Vajras, the Five Hundred Arhats, and the Three Thousand Buddhas were all gathered in the palm of her hand.

GULP! Sun Wukong swallowed hard. Only now did he understand the true meaning of ferocity. It was truly terrifying. With a mere flip of her hand, she had extinguished all the Buddhas of Mount Ling.

"This Mount Ling Buddha Country shall also be sacrificed to My Lord!" Ignoring the shock of the others, Zen Silver Gauze extended her hand once more.

RUMBLE.

The Mount Ling Holy Land rose from the ground, then rapidly shrank, drawn into Zen Silver Gauze’s palm.

My Heavens, has the Buddhism Gate simply ceased to exist like this? The Powers of the Three Realms were aghast, their hearts pounding fiercely. It was too horrifying, too terrifying. Goosebumps erupted all over them, and they shuddered uncontrollably.

HUM.

Suddenly, Zen Silver Gauze shifted her gaze towards the Heavenly Court.

A jolt of fear shot through the Jade Emperor. He tumbled directly off the Heavenly Emperor’s throne, trembling uncontrollably, utterly terrified. His strength was only a tad weaker than Tathagata’s, but he was still a Taiyi Golden Immortal at his peak. When Sun Wukong had caused a ruckus in the Heaven Palace, he hadn’t even managed to enter the Lingxiao Palace, let alone scare the Jade Emperor into hiding under a table. But this time, Zen Silver Gauze’s gaze genuinely frightened him into falling from his throne. There was no helping it; this was a ruthless individual. The Buddhism Gate had been so powerful, yet it was extinguished in the blink of an eye. Even though he was the Heavenly Emperor, the supreme ruler of the Three Realms, the depths of this Immortal were too profound. He simply couldn’t fathom her.

"Haotian pays his respects to the Immortal!" The Jade Emperor immediately conceded, bowing with clasped hands.

"Taibai Jinxing (Li Jing...) pays respects to the Immortal!" The Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Court followed suit, bowing.

"I am a hero warrior under the Lord of Hongmeng." Zen Silver Gauze looked at the ’sensible’ Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Court and did not press further. She represented the Lord of Hongmeng; she represented justice. How could she possibly kill at will?

"Those who believe in My Lord shall gain eternal life and enjoy the fruits of Nature." As she spoke, a golden Meditation Method materialized and floated above the Three Realms, visible to all powerful beings.

"The Lord of Hongmeng?"

"My Heavens, this terrifying Immortal is actually a subordinate of the Lord of Hongmeng?"

"Who is the Lord of Hongmeng?"

"By believing in the Lord of Hongmeng, one can gain eternal life and enjoy the fruits of Nature?"

Innumerable powerful beings were flooded with endless doubts.

The Jade Emperor secretly pondered, I am already immortal, living as long as the Heavens. Why would I need to worship the Lord of Hongmeng? But on the other hand, if I do not worship the Lord of Hongmeng, does it mean I cannot achieve eternal life? Does ’not achieving eternal life’ mean I’m doomed? He immediately felt a chill as if he’d drunk a bottle of ice-cold beer, yet his spirits paradoxically soared with a desperate hope.

"I... I am willing to lead the Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Court to worship the Lord of Hongmeng!" The Jade Emperor replied decisively. One must bow their head when under another’s roof. If he didn’t agree, the Heavenly Court might be annihilated in the next moment. If warriors like Zen Silver Gauze were subordinates of the Lord of Hongmeng, and even they worshipped Him, it would not be disgraceful for them to do so as well.

"Recite it once, and you may behold My Lord’s immortal divine body and receive My Lord’s divine grace!" Zen Silver Gauze nodded in satisfaction. It seemed this Jade Emperor was quite reasonable. Of course. Truth is often decided by power, and her fist was undeniably the strongest.

"The Messenger is mighty!" Sun Wukong exclaimed, snapping out of his shock, full of praise. He actually held some awe for the Heavenly Court. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been tricked into ascending to become an official on three separate occasions. His desire to be an official in the Heavenly Court clearly showed his yearning for it. Now, Zen Silver Gauze had subdued the Heavenly Court with just a few words. Truly a role model for our generation!

I too must strive to spread the teachings and perform rituals for My Lord. Perhaps one day I can become a powerful warrior like the Messenger! Sun Wukong thought to himself. Originally, he had wanted to return to Flower and Fruit Mountain for some fun, but not anymore. He too had to make an effort. Otherwise, if Zen Silver Gauze did everything, what would be left for him to do?

With the Jade Emperor and the assembly of Immortal Gods taking the lead, all the Immortal Gods of Heavenly Court came to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng. They then descended to the mortal realm to spread His teachings and glorify Him.

Sun Wukong also grew anxious. He rushed across famous mountains and great rivers, subduing one demon after another. Evil-doing demons were directly captured and eliminated. Demons free of sin were persuaded to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng. As for the female demons... Taste my staff! No, wait... they are to be offered as Sacrifices to My Lord.

A vigorous transformation unfolded in the Journey to the West World.

「Eternal Continent.」

In the Eternal Palace.

"Well done!" A hint of a smile touched Hongmeng’s lips. At this rate, my faith will soon spread throughout the Journey to the West World.

Hmm? Little Dot is also requesting that I send a divine country hero to assist? Suddenly, a thought stirred in Hongmeng’s mind. He had received another message. It was from Shi Hao, Little Dot of the Perfect World.

Little Dot wishes to offer the Puma Demon King as a sacrifice to me? But his own strength is insufficient, so he seeks help? With a flicker of understanding, Hongmeng grasped Little Dot’s intentions.

When I first descended into the Covering The Sky World, I severed the connection between the Covering The Sky, Holy Ruins, and Perfect Worlds. The strongest in the Perfect World are at the Immortal Emperor realm, equivalent to Daluo Golden Immortals. I should send a God Emperor Level hero over there! Hongmeng considered this. His avatar, who was overseeing the God’s kingdom, summoned Li Fuyan Luo and instructed her to go to the Perfect World to help Little Dot.

"Yes, My Lord!" Li Fuyan Luo hadn’t expected to be given such an important task so soon. She had initially envied Zen Silver Gauze, but now there was no need.

Traveling through the channel of faith, Li Fuyan Luo soon descended upon the Perfect World.

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