"After he came out, he kept quiet about that place."
When Xu Xingchen mentioned his father, his eyes revealed a look of awe and admiration: "He warned us never to set foot on that land..."
"Even Emperor Ming had something to be wary of?"
Long Hong and Xu Xiwang exchanged a glance, their expressions shifting as if deep in thought.
"In any case, we have finally determined the location of the ancient imperial clan."
Xu Xiwang nodded slightly, "Since the ancient imperial clan has sent Di Tian out into the world, it means that they ultimately want this opportunity. We should go to the ancient imperial clan to see whether they are friend or foe."
"What if they are friends?"
"The Mother of the Underworld asked."
"If they are friends, then form an alliance; if they are enemies, then eliminate them completely!"
Xu Xiwang smiled and said, "You're afraid I won't get you a suitable body, aren't you?"
"You dare to lie to me?"
The Underworld Mother's eyes widened as she roared, "You can't afford the consequences of lying to me!"
"Haha, don't get excited."
Xu Xiwang rubbed his nose and chuckled, "If they are friends and not enemies, I will naturally help you find a body for a celestial saintess. I will certainly keep my promise."
Outside Jiuzhou City, there stands a dilapidated temple.
The temple was destroyed, leaving only ruins.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
A gust of wind blew by, bringing with it the smell of decay and some mournful weeping.
"Waaaaah..."
The crying grew louder and louder, making one break out in a cold sweat.
"Um?"
Suddenly, Xu Xiwang stopped and looked at the dilapidated temple. "Such a strong sense of resentment."
Following his gaze, everyone saw a stone tablet standing on the ruins.
The stone tablet is mottled and engraved with many obscure lines, vaguely revealing an ancient and vicissitude-filled atmosphere, as if traversing the long river of history.
"Anyone who enters shall die."
Xu Xingchen's pupils contracted sharply as he stared at the stone tablet.
"Such arrogance."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiwang snorted coldly and walked forward.
Countless white bones suddenly appeared in the originally dark void, densely packed and covering the sky, each corpse exuding a chilling aura.
Countless hands reached out from under the yellow sand, grabbing at Xu Xiwang, trying to drag him into the underworld.
"roll!"
Xu Xiwang let out a cold shout, and a dazzling flame of destiny burst forth from his palm, burning everything in its path.
puff!
The bones turned to ashes the moment they touched the flames, and could no longer harm Xu Xiwang in the slightest.
He walked straight to the dilapidated temple.
"There are still Buddha statues here. There must have been a wise person who attained enlightenment here in the past."
Xu Xiwang glanced at the Buddha statue, a look of doubt in his eyes. "Unfortunately, it's been too long, and the Buddha statue has completely rotted away."
The group entered the temple and looked around at the dilapidated structure.
The interior of the temple was even darker, filled with the stench of decay, and littered with withered plants and broken wooden stakes.
In the very center stands a Buddha statue, so lifelike it seems to come alive.
Beside the Buddha were three things.
A golden elixir, a sheepskin scroll, and a jade pendant.
Xu Xiwang glanced at him briefly and ignored him.
Xu Xingchen picked up the sheepskin scroll and jade pendant and examined them for a long time, his brows furrowed. "This is a record of the achievements of the last human emperor, written by the Amitabha Buddha Emperor..."
"He quelled the barbaric wilderness, quelled the demonic invasion, vanquished evil spirits, established a prosperous dynasty, founded the Human Federation, ruled over hundreds of millions of people, made outstanding contributions to the human race, and ushered in a new era..."
"In gratitude for his merits, the Great Emperor Amitabha manifested an incarnation and passed away here, protecting the people of the world for generations."
Everyone's expressions were solemn.
Amitabha Buddha is a legendary mythological figure who is said to have countless forms and walk the world. He has already attained the realm of Emperor and is even ranked among the top five among many Emperors.
"Unfortunately, time has passed swiftly, and over a hundred thousand years have gone by. This clone is now burdened with the consequences of its actions..."
Xu Xiwang glanced indifferently at the Buddha statue, casually took out three incense sticks, stuck them on the ground, and sat cross-legged.
After a long time, the Buddha statue began to manifest, transforming into a monk with a tall crown and wide belt, and a dignified appearance.
“Benefactors, I am the body of the Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha, who has passed away. I have come to guide you into the cycle of reincarnation and help you ascend to the pinnacle of eternity.”
The monk clasped his hands together and spoke in a clear voice.
"Since you are already dead, why cling to anything? Staying in this world will only lead to being plagued by evil thoughts."
Xu Xiwang opened his eyes and looked coldly at the monk, saying, "I think you'd be better off reincarnating sooner to avoid the suffering of reincarnation."
"The suffering of reincarnation is nothing more than a form of cultivation."
The monk shook his head. "Though I am dead, my heart has not been extinguished. I still hold fast to my original intention and firmly believe that good will be rewarded and evil will be punished. One day, I will be able to set things right and restore order to the world."
Are you a Buddha or a demon?
Xu Xiwang said coldly, "Buddhism is about compassion, so why are you so stubbornly deluded?"
"Buddha and demon have no boundaries; Buddha and demon are originally one family."
The monk smiled. "Do you think that all monks who kill without hesitation are evil? Little do you know, where does true evil come from?"
"Cause and effect are a cycle; this is how the universe works, and this is how cause and effect work."
Xu Xiwang slowly stood up: "Even Buddha is no exception. You are nothing but a mere avatar, daring to rewrite destiny? How laughable! Reveal your true form!"
After saying that, he pointed with one finger.
A ray of golden light shimmered, illuminating the entire temple and engulfing the monks.
"Amitabha."
The monk chanted a Buddhist prayer softly and then disappeared from the spot.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the temple shook, the ground cracked open, and a deep tunnel appeared.
The tunnel was deep and eerie, with a strange fluctuation emanating from it.
"careful."
Everyone became wary and drew their weapons, standing guard.
Click!
At the end of the tunnel, a faint sound came from the doorway, and a wooden door slowly opened, revealing itself to the group.
Inside the door, a ghostly light flickered, like another chaotic realm.
A bald monk covered in blood walked out with a bloodthirsty smile on his lips.
This monk was tall and strong, with skin that had a bronze hue, as if cast from copper and iron.
In particular, a swastika symbol was imprinted on his forehead, radiating a dazzling light.
"Amitabha."
He clasped his hands together, looked at the crowd, and smiled, "Not simple, you can actually see through me, not simple."
"With such a heavy aura of malevolence, you've killed many people."
Xu Xiwang's eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "If I'm not mistaken, you are an evil spirit reborn after the death of Amitabha Buddha's avatar."
The monk smiled slightly and said, "Benefactor, how about we discuss Buddhist scriptures?"
"hehe."
Xu Xiwang curled her lip in disdain, "Trying to fool me with that stuff? I don't believe in Buddhism!"
"I am not a physical entity, you cannot kill me."
The monk grinned and said, "If you refuse to convert to Buddhism, you will be an enemy of Buddhism."
"Heh, if I can't kill you, someone else will."
Xu Xiwang grinned, and the figure of the Underworld Mother appeared behind him. "Underworld Mother, he should be a great tonic for you, right?"
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