On the compassionate yet solemn face of the monk Jingshi, a strangely dignified countenance bearing witness to all the suffering of the world was revealed:

"With lowered brows, he guides the virtuous; with wrathful eyes, he subdues evil spirits

Before he finished speaking, the dragon sculpture on the top of the nine-ringed staff in his hand suddenly came to life!

The dragon's mouth opened wide, and a "Demon-Subduing Soul-Locking Chain" woven from blazing Sanskrit and burning karmic fire roared out, its body wrapped in destructive Buddhist light, pointing directly at Xu Zishi who was blocking its way!

At this crucial moment, Monk Jingshi suddenly stopped.

He slowly turned around, facing Li Yu and Lu Fan, and solemnly addressed them as if imparting knowledge:

"The two Star Lords will face off in the final battle for the Holy Throne, a feat that cannot be accomplished by one person alone. To traverse the Central Plains and cleanse the Underworld, we need the combined strength and mutual support of all the stars."

"It is by fate that I am ranked among the same constellation as you two. As fellow practitioners, we should join hands, understand each other, and be of one mind in both offense and defense!"

He abruptly looked up, his eyes, brimming with a fiery, infernal rage, like two invisible swords, piercing fiercely into the luxurious yet sinister depths of the Gate of Longevity:

"Today, I will allow this humble monk to demonstrate the Dharma to you two star deities."

—What does it mean to 'use thunderous means to reveal the heart of a bodhisattva'?

What does it mean to "cut off karma without killing people, and remove obstacles to save sentient beings"?

This will also let you two know how, in the future, when you stand shoulder to shoulder with this humble monk to fight against the enemy, you should perform good deeds together and eliminate negative karma and obstacles!

These words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in the rain!

A scorching light flashed in Li Yu's eyes, and pink energy burst forth from Lu Fan's body, ready to be unleashed.

The two instantly realized—the monk Jingshi was about to make his move!

And it was a ruthless and decisive approach!

Li Yu and Lu Fan understood that the Pure World Monk was now using his abilities as one of the Eleven Star Lords to allow them to observe carefully so that they could cooperate with each other in the future.

Xu Zishi, sitting opposite the monk Jingshi, also heard what Jingshi said.

Xu Zishi was startled and sensed something was wrong. A hidden aura shot out from behind him like a venomous snake, heading straight into the depths of the mountain gate!

"Waaaaah—!"

The piercing sound shattered the false tranquility of the Gate of Immortality.

Powerful, cold energy fluctuations, even carrying a hint of decay, erupted from the buildings deep within the Changsheng Gate, as if a ferocious beast that had been sleeping for millennia had been completely awakened!

Figures flashed! Swords were drawn, and supernatural powers surged.

In an instant, dozens of awakened members of the Changsheng Sect, dressed in identical uniforms and with numb eyes, arrived first to provide support, blocking the mountain gate and glaring menacingly at Li Yu and his companions.

At the gate of immortality, the group of awakened individuals who had come to reinforce them, upon seeing that there were only Li Yu and his two companions, showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, they stared at the three of them and began to chat and laugh.

"Where did this wild monk come from, daring to trespass on my sacred Changsheng Sect with just two young boys?"

"Wow, this third one's got some nerve."

"Tsk tsk, look at that fat monk, he has a rather intimidating air about him, but it's a pity he's not very bright!"

An elderly man laughed and said, "I've been here for many years and have seen countless people come seeking immortality, but this is the first time I've seen someone come to cause trouble."

Some even impatiently urged, "Deacon Xu, why are you wasting your breath talking to them? Take them down and feed them to the Longevity Furnace; it'll be a good way to replenish everyone's vitality!"

"Hahaha..." His words elicited a burst of laughter.

Seeing that reinforcements had arrived behind him, Xu Zishi felt more confident.

Just as he was about to open his mouth and sternly rebuke the monk Jingshi to leave immediately, a sudden gurgling sound came from his throat.

"Well?!!!"

Xu Zishi was horrified to discover that he couldn't move even a single finger!

It felt as if his throat was being tightly gripped by invisible iron clamps, preventing him from even uttering a whimper!

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the "Demon-Subduing Soul-Locking Chain," burning with Sanskrit karmic fire, had silently wrapped around his body like a malignant tumor!

What terrified him even more was that after the chains touched him, a terrifying feeling of his soul being forcibly pulled out and ripped from his body swept over him!

At this moment, it was as if he was no longer a living person, but an object about to be dismantled!

“The retribution for all evil deeds has already manifested!” Monk Jingshi narrowed his eyes slightly.

The chains suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and countless golden Buddha eyes, formed from pure Buddhist power, opened abruptly on the chains.

With each opening and closing of a Buddha's eye, the six-syllable mantra of Mahayana Buddhism resounds, shaking the very soul!

The sound waves spread out in layers, like tangible golden ripples!

"Boom—".

The white jade gate behind Xu Zishi trembled violently amidst the resounding Buddhist chants, groaning under the strain! Spiderweb-like cracks instantly spread across the gateposts!

A golden, radiant red lotus of karmic fire had already appeared on the ground beneath Xu Zishi's feet.

The lotus petals are in full bloom, but what rises from each petal is not auspiciousness, but rather iron chains, guillotines, heart-gouging hooks, soul-splitting saws... and all sorts of hellish instruments of torture!

They emitted silent shrieks and stabbed Xu Zishi repeatedly, as if trying to drag his soul into the abyss!

"Whoosh—hiss—"

The monk Jingshi's every breath was burning hot, even evaporating the rainwater in front of him into white mist.

A powerful beam of light gathered behind him, eventually transforming into two colossal Buddha statues that stood tall and imposing.

The left half depicts a Bodhisattva with lowered eyebrows and compassionate eyes, showing mercy to all living beings.

The right half, however, is a wrathful deity with a blue face and fangs, three heads and six arms, wielding various magical weapons!

The auras of compassion and destruction intertwined eerily, causing the entire space to freeze in place!

Ignoring the excruciating pain in his body, Xu Zishi looked up at the terrifying colossus that occupied his entire field of vision, and the hairs on his body stood on end instantly!

Extreme fear instantly froze his blood and mind.

He seemed to see his final destination—the deepest part of that infernal hell!

Monk Jingshi slowly raised his hand, and the giant hand belonging to the "Wrathful King" also rose, with a finger containing an aura of annihilation pointing towards Xu Zishi from afar.

"Fu—!"

When the truth is spoken, it is like a decree from Heaven!

"No!"

Xu Zishi let out a desperate roar in his heart, struggling with all his might, but his body suddenly exploded silently into thousands of golden light spots.

Like fireflies on a summer night, they suddenly burst into bloom and then vanish in an instant!

The moment each point of light vanishes is like a mirror, clearly reflecting the evil deeds Xu Zishi committed throughout his life.

Harmful to displaced people, draining their lives, sacrificing the innocent, and enjoying human lifespans...

Under this radiant light of Buddha, the most sordid scene was forcibly unfolded.

Xu Zishi was instantly burned to ashes and returned to nothingness!

A deathly silence enveloped the area in front of the mountain gate.

The group of awakened individuals from the Changsheng Sect, who were laughing and joking arrogantly just a moment ago, instantly froze on their faces, replaced by boundless horror and unbelievable fear!

"Is Deacon Xu dead?" A voice trembled.

"This is the Changsheng Sect, does that fat monk really dare to make a move? How could he dare?"

The "Chang Sheng Men" brand, which they relied on to act with impunity and regarded as divinely protected, was as fragile as a piece of paper in the face of Monk Jing Shi's thunderous methods!