Nangong Chen nodded slightly, feeling a sense of respect for Ling Yun, who did not act arrogantly because of his own strength.
On the contrary, they showed great respect to the Tang Dynasty cultivators.
"Fellow Daoist, you are very generous!" Nangong Chen clasped his hands in a salute.
Other powerful figures from the Tang Domain also clasped their hands in a salute.
"Greetings, fellow Daoists! Thank you all for saving the Tang Domain!"
Ling Yun and his group nodded slightly, and then everyone looked at Nangong Chen.
After a moment of silence, Nangong looked around at everyone and said seriously:
"Send half of the Great Emperor Realm cultivators to seal off the starry sky of the Tang Domain to prevent Buddhist cultivators from escaping."
Then, secretly surround all Buddhist strongholds. Remember that they are a powerful force. Capture them alive if possible, and never slaughter them out of momentary hatred.
Turning enemies into friends and making them a force in our Tang Domain is the most advantageous thing for the Tang Domain right now!
"For those who surrender, do not hesitate to exterminate their entire families!"
As a Confucian sage, Nangong Chen always put the big picture first. He hated those Buddhist cultivators, but he needed even more powerful forces to resist the Buddhists in the Demon Subduing Starfield.
Those lurking in the Tang Domain are all Buddhist elites. If they can be won over, it would be a great thing for the Tang Domain.
He was truly devoted to the Tang Dynasty.
Upon hearing this, the powerful figures of the Tang Domain nodded slightly. They were all rational people and understood Nangong Chen's thoughts.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"
Immediately, everyone turned to look at Situ Ye.
He closed his eyes and awaited his fate.
After a long silence, Nangong Chen spoke:
"As the Buddhists say, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, and a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold."
Are you willing to repent and turn away from darkness to light?
“I…” Situ Ye said in disbelief:
"You're not going to kill me?"
Nangong Chen angrily said:
"I wish I could tear you to pieces! But you are a powerful True Immortal, and Tang Domain needs your top combat power."
Life cannot be relived, but mistakes can be corrected! Are you willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty?
"I'm willing!" Situ Ye agreed without hesitation. Then, he raised his hand and said seriously:
"I, Situ Ye, swear by my very soul that I will henceforth abandon Buddhism and submit to the Tang Dynasty, vowing to serve the Tang Dynasty to the death. If I harbor any disloyal thoughts, may I be annihilated, body and soul!"
To swear an oath with one's soul means that if one breaks the oath, divine punishment will immediately descend upon him.
"Alright!" Nangong Chen sealed Situ Ye's cultivation, preparing to take him back to Starry Sky Academy for proper rehabilitation.
For Confucian scholars, transforming a person's mind is their specialty.
The powerful figures from various sects and families withdrew and began to carry out the plan.
This time, all of Buddhism's arrangements in the Tang region will be uprooted.
From now on, there will be no more spies from the Demon Subduing Star Region in the Tang Domain.
It's equivalent to cutting off one of the eyes of the Demon-Subduing Starfield.
Immediately, Nangong Chen clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ling Yun and his group, saying:
"Fellow Daoists, please rest in the other courtyard for a while. I will pay my respects to you as soon as I finish what I have to do!"
Soon, an elder from the Nangong family led Ling Yun and his group to a luxurious courtyard.
Not long after they sat down, Nangong Xi walked into the courtyard to visit everyone.
She bowed deeply to everyone.
"Thank you all, fellow Daoists, for saving the Nangong family!"
The golden lion helped her up and asked:
"The urgent matter you mentioned back then was the Buddhist sect's plan to take action against the Nangong family, right?"
Nangong Xi nodded, a hint of hatred flashing across her face before she regained her composure. She then looked at Xiao Yanran and bowed respectfully.
"I have met Your Excellency, but due to the urgency of the situation, I did not have time to acknowledge you."
You should have forgotten your past life memories. My grandmother was the Holy Maiden's apprentice.
Xiao Yanran was slightly taken aback, not expecting there to be this connection.
"Then she..."
Nangong Xi said sadly:
“When the Buddhists sent people to destroy your grave, Grandma was the first to sense it and the first to go and stop them.”
Alas, she perished before your grave; her greatest wish was to be reborn and see you again.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanran was heartbroken. Although she had lost her memories of her past life, she felt the bond between master and disciple, just as if she had learned of the death of her own daughter.
The atmosphere was somewhat somber, and Xiao Yanran said in a trembling voice:
"I will avenge your grandmother!"
Everyone fell silent, and soon after, Nangong Chen came to visit.
The crowd presented Xiao Yanran to everyone, making her feel a little embarrassed.
Nangong Chen said solemnly:
"The Starry Sky Academy was established to cultivate top geniuses and prepare for the final battle in the future."
I just went to Starry Sky Academy and learned that Starry Sky Academy had interactions with you fellow Daoists back in Qin Domain.
Everything is fate~
After a pause, Nangong Chen looked at Ling Yun and said gratefully:
"Fellow Daoist's suggestion to the Third Elder of Starry Sky Academy is very good. Those geniuses in Qin Domain originally had no chance to enter Starry Sky Academy."
After entering the academy, they displayed a talent and resilience that surpassed many of the original disciples.
If it weren't for your suggestion, Starry Sky Academy would have missed out on a large number of geniuses.
Other domains also recruit students in the same way you do, and many of them are promising talents.
When the final battle comes, the disciples of Starry Sky Academy will definitely be a terrifying force!
Ling Yun smiled and nodded; he had already anticipated this situation.
Immediately, Nangong Chen looked at Xiao Yanran and smiled:
"Holy Maiden, Starry Sky Academy is named after you."
Originally, it was called Tangyu Holy Academy, but my wife said you like the starry sky, and the starry sky represents infinity and brilliance, so we named it Starry Sky Academy!
Xiao Yanran was slightly taken aback; she now knew that Xiao Yanran loved the stars and the sea.
Just then, a loud voice rang out:
"Fellow Daoist Ling, may I have a meeting with you?"
The moment they heard the sound, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they prepared for battle.
The owner of the voice was none other than the Buddha.
"Perfect timing! Kill him!"
The Great Sage and Qiongqi suddenly sat up, ready to make their move.
Ling Yun waved his hand, signaling them to calm down.
"The Buddha is not here in his true form, so please rest assured. I will go and meet him to see what kind of trouble he is up to!"
“Brother, we’ll go with you!” Golden Lion said in a deep voice.
Ling Yun shook his head: "No need, we outnumber him and it's not like we're afraid of him."
The task of clearing out Buddhist strongholds is quite demanding now. Go and help! Wouldn't it be more satisfying to turn the Buddha's followers against him in front of him than to annihilate him?
After saying that, Ling Yun flashed and arrived above the clouds.
At this moment, the Buddha sits high on a lotus platform, appearing to be a compassionate and merciful figure who saves the world.
Ling Yun arrived not far from the Buddha, and the Refining Heaven Cauldron wisely enlarged to become Ling Yun's prayer mat.
"Buddha, what brings you here?"
The Buddha clasped his hands together and chanted the Buddha's name: "Amitabha Buddha~" Then he said in a deep voice:
"Fellow Daoist Lingyun, you've gone a bit too far by ruining my plans at every turn!"
Ling Yun laughed:
"I just dislike hypocrisy and pretense!"
The Buddha dropped his pretense, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and said coldly:
"Ling Yun! You ruined my grand plan to conquer all the heavens, all you did was prevent me from becoming a Sacrificial Immortal. Don't try to portray yourself as so righteous!"
Ling Yun chuckled:
"Then let's have a fight!"
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