CHAPTER 355: CHAPTER 43: OPEN ROBBERY (PART 1)

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Below Lie Mountain, the sky above the Jiang Clan Tribe was filled with colorful rosy clouds and a dense mist. The scorching sun, piercing through the clouds, refracted down a myriad of rays, rendering the entire tribe mystical yet harmonious.

"What a naturally wondrous child!" Sui Ren’s eyes sparkled with golden light as he waved his hand to retrieve a bright yellow Daoist robe from his storage space and took a few steps forward to wrap the infant within.

By this time, Nu Deng had already awakened. She took the child from Sui Ren’s hands, her sacred visage shining with the glow of motherhood.

The infant, who was wailing loudly in Sui Ren’s arms, stopped crying immediately upon being transferred to Nu Deng’s arms, reaching out with its tender, delicate little hands towards the tips of Nu Deng’s hair.

Nu Deng smiled sweetly and extended her little finger towards the baby.

The baby grasped Nu Deng’s finger firmly, giggled, and began to suck on it. The two little horns on its head emitted a charming water-blue glow that slowly spread toward the outside of the courtyard. In the blink of an eye, the whole courtyard was immersed in a blue sea.

The members of the Jiang Clan Tribe, with numb expressions, watched the sky-wide sea of water-blue, their eyes filled with nothing but shock.

After about a quarter of an hour, Nu Deng snapped out of her joy of receiving a blessed child and hastily bowed to Sui Ren, saying, "Great Ancestor, this child has just been born and has not yet been named. Please bestow a name upon him!"

Sui Ren lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said: "Since you dreamed of the Golden Turtle on Lie Mountain and received this child, let’s name him Lie Mountain."

"Lie Mountain, Lie Mountain, thanking the Great Ancestor for the name!" Nu Deng nodded happily, her hands trembling slightly as she held the child.

After all, to be named by the Great Ancestor Sui Ren, what an honor it was!

Just then, a golden auspicious cloud drifted in the sky. Infinite Buddha Power contained a series of beguiling sounds, descending above nine feet high in the sky.

In an instant came a wave of exotic fragrance, Earth Erupting Golden Lotus, and flowers rained down from heaven! Amidst the heavy mists and the spanning rainbow, two figures exuding endless majesty appeared in mid-air.

Sui Ren looked up, taken aback, but still knelt down and performed a salutation: "Human Clan’s Sui Ren, greets Jieyin Saint and Saint Zhunti! May the Saints live eternally!"

The rest of the Human Clan, who had never seen the two Saints from the West, followed suit when they saw the Human Ancestor kneeling, by hastily kneeling down and shouting: "Greetings to the two Saints, may the Saints live eternally!"

Saint Zhunti nodded slightly, the always smiling old face showing a look of satisfaction. With a gentle flick of his sleeve, he lifted everyone up and said: "There is no need for such formality!"

Sui Ren had some understanding of why the Western Two Saints had come here. He looked nervously in the direction of East Kunlun and said, "May I ask what brings the Saints to our Human Clan?"

Saint Zhunti did not respond to Sui Ren but instead smiled at Nu Deng and said, "Benevolent Lady, you are the mother of this infant, aren’t you? I have seen that your child is fated with our West, and have come to enlighten him. He shall go to the West with us to perform the profound three-vehicle teachings and enjoy the Great Dao of eternal life! What say you?"

Nu Deng, slightly taken aback, looked at Sui Ren in a bit of a panic, unsure of how to respond.

Seeing Nu Deng’s action, Jieyin lightly flung his monk’s robe, knocking Sui Ren out. He then said to Nu Deng, "Benevolent Lady, you need not concern yourself with this so-called Human Ancestor; simply speak your mind!"

Nu Deng tightened her grip on Lie Mountain and said, "Thank you for the high regard, two Saints. Years ago, I had the fortune to receive guidance from Guang Chengzi, an Immortal of the Chan Sect, and so I practiced some Yuqing Immortal Skill. Therefore, I wish for my son to be taken under the Chan Sect’s wing."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin’s expression became even more sorrowful and, with a sigh of resignation, he said, "Won’t you reconsider, Lady?"

Nu Deng nodded firmly and said, "I have made up my mind, please forgive me, Saints!"

"Hmph, then there is nothing we can do!" Saint Zhunti’s smile vanished in an instant, his voice turned cold. His earth-colored robe flew open, and with an outstretched hand, he reached for Lie Mountain in Nu Deng’s arms.

Nu Deng, in shock, stumbled backward. Although she had practiced a bit of Yuqing Immortal Skill, it was only a little bit of Jade True Qi; how could she evade a Saint’s assault.

As the large hand approached, it unleashed a majestic Buddha Power, and the dazzling golden radiance made the Void buzz with vibrations.

Instinctively, Nu Deng embraced Lie Mountain tightly, a halo of pale Qing mingling with Pure True Essence spread around her. Although she knew it was futile, it brought a slight comfort to her heart.

"Buzz!"

And just as Nu Deng was holding Lie Mountain tightly, waiting for her inevitable end, the Hundred Herbs Talisman she carried flew out from its bundle, placing itself protectively in front of Nu Deng.

"Boom!"

The large hand of Saint Zhunti collided with the Hundred Herbs Talisman, aglow with radiant Qing light, and a wave of unparalleled energy burst forth instantly.

"Boom!"

Golden Buddha Light and Qing Yuqing Immortal Light spread out in all directions.

The already fragile house and courtyard, in the collision of these energies, turned to dust and disappeared into nothingness. Meanwhile, the members of the Jiang Clan Tribe had been moved hundreds of miles away by Jieyin at the moment Zhunti made his move.

After all, Human Clan is the foundation of the Huaxia Divine Land. To slaughter the Human Clan without cause, even Saints would incur endless Karma. Although the Saints would not fear it, it would still be troublesome.

East Kunlun Mountain, Back Mountain Debate Cliff.

On the cliff, Guang Chengzi, who was exchanging spells with Li Qingming’s disciple Kong Xuan, suddenly had his expression change and his face turned ashen.

Kong Xuan felt something unusual and withdrew his Magic Treasure, stepping forward to ask, "Master Uncle, what has happened?"

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi nodded slightly and said, "Many years ago, by the order of our eldest senior brother, I went to the Jiang Clan tribe beneath Lie Mountain in Northern Continent and handed over the Hundred Herbs Talisman to a girl of that tribe. Just now, that Hundred Herbs Talisman was unexpectedly triggered to protect her automatically; it must be that the girl has encountered a life-threatening danger!"

"By Master’s order?" Kong Xuan was stunned for a moment, then after pondering, he said, "Master Uncle, rather than making guesses here, why not go in person to investigate? It would also resolve the doubts in our hearts."

Guang Chengzi nodded and said, "You make sense. I will head to the Northern Continent now!"

"Wait for me, Master Uncle, I will go too!" Kong Xuan said, following swiftly behind him.

In the Three Pure Ones Hall, The Three Pure Ones were still sitting tranquilly on their meditation cushions, seemingly unfazed by anything that could disturb their composure.

"The three Daoist brothers seem as unmoved as Mount Tai!"

"As things reach a critical point on our side, the three Daoist brothers still remain like unshakeable mountains. Admirable indeed!"

Suddenly, two voices, indifferent to joy or anger, were heard from outside the hall. Following that were golden flowers filling the sky and Earth Erupting Golden Lotuses. An endless scent of fragrance washed over them.

Laozi opened his eyes and said, "Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, Netherworld River Taoist, since when have you become so sharp-tongued?"

As soon as Laozi finished speaking, Zhen Yuanzi in a yellowish-brown Daoist robe and Netherworld River in a blood-red robe appeared in the hall.

"There’s no helping it. The one from the Western has begun making moves. If we do not act as well, this generation’s Human Emperor might slip into someone else’s hands!" Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile, his words revealing some helplessness.

The three elders from Primordial stood up, exchanged glances, and Primordial spoke, "We are also helpless! Master just telepathically ordered us to remain seated in the Three Pure Ones Hall and to not leave East Kunlun by even half a step!"

Zhen Yuanzi and Netherworld River Taoist looked at The Three Pure Ones in extreme surprise, asking in unison, "Why this?"

"We speculate that the Master might want Qingmingzi to test out Xuanhu to see whether Xuanhu still holds any trump cards!" Laozi sighed and said.

"Oh?" Zhen Yuanzi simply sat down inside the hall, waving his hand to conjure a Water Mirror, saying, "In that case, let’s just observe the changes quietly!"

On the East Sea, Penglai Immortal Island.

Li Qingming lay lazy and languid on a soft couch, his eyes half-open, half-closed, as he watched the huge transparent wall in front of him.

Han Meng, wearing a bright green grass skirt and exuding endless allure, frowned as she pointed at the two figures in the water mirror and said in a delicate voice, "Li Qingming, I have seen these two dazzling figures before!"

Li Qingming’s brow furrowed as he asked, "Where did you see them?"

"These two once sneakily came to my Spirit Forest. After failing to find what they were looking for, they left! I remember that they took away tens of thousands of our people at that time!" Han Meng became more and more agitated as she spoke, and her sharp ears turned red towards the end.

Li Qingming remained silent, narrowing his eyes dangerously, gazing towards the Chaos Outer Heaven, mumbling to himself, "Old fellow, what exactly are you trying to do?"

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In Nu Deng’s small courtyard, Saint Zhunti looked at the Hundred Herbs Talisman emitting Yuqing Immortal Light with furrowed brow, saying to Jieyin, "Brother, it seems that Chan Sect has been aware of the existence of the Mother of the Human Emperor for many years!"

"Brother, you should make your move quickly, delay might lead to unexpected changes!" Jieyin grinned, with his entire old face appearing even more sorrowful. He was somewhat apprehensive now; he and his brother had come to the Northern Continent prepared for a decisive battle.

Who could have expected that after arriving in the Northern Continent and more than the time for a cup of tea had passed, the Eastern Saints had not made a single move? The abnormal is a sign of a demon lurking, which made Jieyin on high alert.

Zhunti nodded, the middle finger of his right hand slightly lifted, and his thumb pressed against the second joint of the middle finger. He opened his mouth and chanted softly, "Merciful is the Buddha, extending deliverance to all beings!"

"Boom!"

Zhunti was surrounded by a radiance of golden light that illuminated the entire Jiang Clan tribe, spreading an aura of golden Buddha power.

For a moment, Infinite Buddha Light shone over everything, and he manifested as a great sitting Buddha, majestic and holy, inviolable!

"Dong!"

The sound of a Big Bell resounded, filled with endless ancient overtones, followed by the rising of a Zen Chant, purifying the spirit, making one’s heart even more peaceful, as though transcending to a higher realm.

Within the effect of the Hundred Herbs Talisman, Nu Deng was completely petrified, her eyes empty as she stared at Zhunti in the sky, her feet unconsciously moving towards him.

"Hmph, what a clever Sutra of Salvation!" At that moment, a cold scoff echoed throughout the Void, shattering the endless chants.

"Crack!"

A rift in space abruptly appeared in the midst of the ruined courtyard, and Guang Chengzi in a yellow Daoist robe stepped out with Kong Xuan right behind him.

"Chan Sect’s Guang Chengzi greets the two Saints; may the Saints live forever!" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation vote and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)