Chapter 422: Two Hundred Buddhas Build the Foundation

Chapter 414: Two Hundred Buddhas Build the Foundation
In the [Zhu Xian Sword Formation], the great Buddha floats in the cycle of life and death.

White light and sword energy intertwined, and the flesh bodies of these giant Buddhas became a battlefield where they fought back and forth against each other.

As many great Buddhas were beheaded by [Yuanchu], as many great Buddhas were resurrected by [Nirvana Soul Lamp].

This is a direct confrontation between the [Nirvana Soul Lamp] and the [Zhu Xian Sword Formation]!

Even though [Yuanchu]'s magical powers are somewhat lacking, his cultivation is still far from that of [Golden Immortal].

However, the power of the sword energy condensed by his [Zhu Xian Sword Formation] has exceeded the upper limit that 99% of the Buddhas can withstand.

When he used all his strength to operate the sword formation, he killed these Buddhas, big and small, again and again.

On the other side, the light of the [Nirvana Soul Lamp] became more and more dazzling, containing endless vitality and power of recovery.

Whenever a giant Buddha falls, its light will instantly envelop its broken body and dissipated soul, condensing them again and giving them new life.

Although the giant Buddhas are wandering between life and death, they do not seem to feel fear. In their eyes there is only endless piety for Buddhism and belief in the immortality of reincarnation.

In their eyes, every rebirth is the best trial to realize the great truth of life and death.

During this cycle of reincarnation, their understanding of Buddhism becomes deeper and their compassion for all things in the world becomes broader.

All the great Buddhas, between life and death, accumulated their own strength, and gradually strengthened their ability to resist this sword technique.

Anyway, it’s still early, and the opening ceremony of this battle hasn’t even finished yet.

[Nirvana Soul Lamp] is still a long way from being extinguished, great Buddhas, you have plenty of patience!
Even if your sword energy is sharp, the accumulated magic power will always have an end.

Once [Yuanchu] fails to suppress the enemy's offensive, he will face the most frenzied counterattack.

And for [Yuanchu], these immortal Buddhas are his best whetstones!
During his training career, when he used swordsmanship to fight enemies, it was always in a flash, with the enemy dead as soon as the sword was struck.

Few people can withstand his continuous sword strikes!

But at this moment, all the big Buddhas cannot be killed, and the more they are cut, the harder they become!

Facing these Buddhas, he was like a hungry gourmet who finally came to a restaurant that never closes, with delicious dishes placed in front of him.

Every time he swung his sword, it was like a chef carefully cutting ingredients, but he was never able to completely conquer the ingredients.

The giant Buddhas are like dough that is repeatedly beaten. Every time they are chopped into pieces, they are reborn under the illumination of the [Nirvana Soul Lamp], becoming more resilient and more unpredictable.

However, during this process, [Yuanchu] felt it was extremely enjoyable!

An endless amount of sword intent emerged from his heart of Tao.

This is the true meaning of swordsmanship that he has accumulated over time.

When he faces a disaster that can truly allow him to fully unleash his strength and potential.

These sword intentions will become his most abundant nourishment!

Every minute and every second, Yuanchu felt that his sword skills were improving.

His swordsmanship became more and more sophisticated, and each sword contained a deeper level of swordsmanship.

In this [Zhu Xian Sword Formation], he seems to be everywhere!
He faced every enemy head-on with his extraordinary escape skills.

Facing different enemies, he also began to try different variations of sword techniques, some fast as the wind, some slow as the forest, some fierce as fire, and some quiet as a mountain.

Even the sword he wields is different!

At this moment, in addition to the four [Pillar] flying swords, the other 177 spiritual swords have already been integrated into the [Zhu Xian Sword Formation].

Such a large number of top-quality flying swords bring out the power of the [Zhu Xian Sword Formation] to its fullest extent.

Every time [Yuan Chu] showed up, he would pick up the nearest flying sword and slash out a powerful sword energy, destroying a giant Buddha.

Then, taking advantage of the time when he was resurrected, he rushed to the next battlefield.

[Yuan Chu]'s figure flickered in the [Zhu Xian Sword Formation], like endless stars in the void. Every movement was accompanied by a brilliant sword energy, cutting through the sky and hitting the target accurately.

His swordsmanship has surpassed simple skills and reached the state of Taoism where mind and sword are united and the heart moves at will.

In his sea of ​​consciousness, the [Zhu Xian Collection], which served as the general outline of his final sword practice, was also tempered to the extreme in this battle.

The structure of the [Da Dao Ji Lu], which is made up of sword-shaped bamboo slips, is becoming more and more complicated!
And [Yuanchu]'s sword skills are also rapidly advancing towards the true [pillar] position.

If it weren't for this battle, which consumed too much mana, Yuanchu would have wished he could stay in this state forever.

And in this great battle, in addition to the most rapid progress in his sword skills, his understanding of the great principles of life and death was also increasing rapidly.

The power of the [Nirvana Soul Lamp] is revealed, and the true meaning of the [Life and Death] condensed from it can certainly revive the Buddha.

But for a cultivator who practices the Great Dao of Life and Death, killing his opponents one after another and witnessing their entire resurrection process with his own eyes is undoubtedly a fruitful achievement!
And he has a total of 218 such test subjects!
Yuanchu's cultivation of the Dao of Life and Death and his cultivation of the Dao of Sword had already been deeply integrated together.

And in [Zhu Xian Collection], the medium for the two avenues of sword refining is precisely his time magic sword [Spring and Autumn].

As the battle continued, Yuanchu gradually realized that his time magic sword Spring and Autumn seemed to have become a mysterious link between life and death, coming and going.

[Spring and Autumn] In his hand, it is no longer just a flying sword, it seems to have turned into a bridge between life and death. Every swing of the sword is a profound exploration of the mystery of life and a close touch with the true meaning of death.

Wherever the sword shines, life and death cycle, and all things change, all under the guidance of [Spring and Autumn], showing unprecedented harmony and unity.

And the true meaning of the great way of [Life and Death] that he released when he killed the Buddha also turned into the best nourishment for [Spring and Autumn] to improve its own essence, helping the level of refinement of this flying sword to soar!
Life and death are not two completely opposite extremes, but two aspects that depend on each other and transform into each other. It is one of the most fundamental laws of the universe.

And the current [Zhu Xian Sword Formation] is the best place to practice the great way of [life and death]!
However, in this violent battle, besides Yuanchu's progress, his enemies were also making rapid progress!

All the great masters of Buddhism also experienced this unique experience of reversing the cycle of life and death for the first time.

Every time the body is reshaped, the magic power is refined and the soul is reborn.

It is no less than putting a steel billet under the forging hammer and giving it a thorough hammering.

In this endless reincarnation trial, the 218 great Buddhas not only became the rock for sharpening the sword art of [Yuanchu], but also found a new realm of their own practice while wandering on the brink of life and death.

Their bodies, through the cutting of sword energy and the rebirth of the [Nirvana Soul Lamp], were gradually forged to be as indestructible as diamond, their magic power became even more refined, and their souls became tough and profound through this constant tempering.

[Yuanchu] had already keenly discovered that the resistance of these Buddhas was increasing layer by layer and was becoming more and more difficult to kill.

As time went by, this war gradually entered a wonderful state of balance. Yuanchu and the Buddhas achieved mutual success!
He attacked with all his might, slashing the giant Buddha with his sword. His magic power was endless and the output was continuous. It took him ten whole years to slash with one blow!

For those who live forever, ten years is just a blink of an eye.

In this protracted battle, the contest between Yuanchu and the 218 great Buddhas has transcended a simple dispute over victory or defeat and has evolved into a profound discussion on life and death, Buddhism and kendo.

However, it is different from the lossless resurrection achieved by the great Buddhas with the help of the power of the Golden Immortal.

[Yuanchu] relied on his own magical power reserves to suppress these terrifying big Buddhas.

The magic power contained here is as big as a mountain and as vast as an ocean. It is not something that ordinary cultivators can withstand!
He also relied entirely on his own seven mana cores to make up for the mana consumption.

However, he didn't care about the wasted energy and magic power at all.

Because, after experiencing the wars in the past ten years, he has benefited a lot!

Just talking about his cultivation of [Killing Sword Body], he has already officially reached the peak position of [Door] and can achieve another major breakthrough at any time!
[Yuanchu] felt as if he was standing in front of a door leading to a whole new realm.

Behind this door lies a more profound sword technique and the great truth of life and death. This is the power and wisdom he has always dreamed of.

However, Yuanchu was not the only one who made significant progress in cultivation.

In addition to him, there are also true geniuses among these great Buddhas who have stood out.

With the help of the magic power supplied by his own [Golden Immortal], he can make further progress.

He really cultivated the magical power to be able to compete with [Yuanchu] to a certain extent.

Only the sound of a cicada's chirping was heard, amidst the whistling of infinite sword energy, and the sound was transmitted to Yuanchu's ears.

The sound was vague and distant, like the sound of a chime above the clouds in the sky, with profound meaning and never-ending ringing in the ears.

[Yuanchu] Hearing the sound of cicadas, my heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

The sound of the cicadas, though subtle, contains inexplicable Zen and Buddhist principles, and has subtle echoes of the cycle of life and death.

He looked up at the 218 giant Buddhas that were looming in the sword formation.

After ten years of tug-of-war, he has become quite familiar with all the Buddhas in front of him.

No one knows how many times he has dissected each Buddha from various angles using various swords!
He knew every subtle movement and every fluctuation of the magical power of these Buddhas.

In his eyes, these Buddhas were no longer just opponents, but indispensable partners on his path of practice.

Just like the carefully cared experimental bacteria in the petri dish.

Another example is the cute mouse that had its heart and liver removed, its spleen and lungs removed, was inoculated with the virus, and then vaccinated.

He even developed a strange possessiveness towards these Buddhas!
I just want to keep these Buddhas in my own cave, so that they can continue to provide me with the nourishment for my practice.

Therefore, when the sound of cicadas came into the world and shocked his mind, Yuanchu instantly discovered where his opponent was!
The source of the cicada's chirping is none other than the most bizarre [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha] among the [Three Rotating Demons]!
This [Pillar] Buddha was originally a [Six-winged Golden Cicada] of extremely rare bloodline.

Later, he was raised by the great Golden Immortal Maitreya Buddha himself and he served him.

This [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha] has long been a [Golden Cicada with Twelve Wings] who has practiced divine arts and has divine blood.

At this moment, the cultivation level of [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha] has made a key improvement, which undoubtedly added new variables to this war that has lasted for ten years.

Its twelve wings flapped gently, and the vibrating cicada chirping swept towards [Yuanchu], but it was not revealed at the moment.

For Yuanchu, he had already discovered the strangeness of the cicada's sound.

The sound of cicadas actually came from the past and went towards the future.

It turned out to be a magical power of [Time] that swept across the past and the future!
[Yuanchu] I just felt quite surprised!
This was the first time in all his long practice that he had seen a great demon cultivator who practiced the Great Way of Time.

He couldn't help but become interested!
He picked up the [Spring and Autumn] flying sword, drove the [Wheel of Time], and fully displayed his own [Time] cultivation.

Then, he followed the long river of time and went upstream to pursue the source of the cicada's cry, intending to have a direct collision and competition with the time magic power of [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha].

However, the cultivators who play with the avenue of [Time] are the most difficult to kill!

Even though Yuanchu's accumulation in the Avenue of [Time] was quite profound, he was even far ahead of [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha].

But he and the golden cicada tried their best to chase after it in the long river of time, but they were unable to catch up for a while!

But he did not seem to be panicked at all, but was immersed in the changes of time.

He regarded the pursuit with [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha] as a practice of the great way of [Time]!

He couldn't help but say:
"The Cicada Buddha is in front of me. As expected, his magical powers are extraordinary. He has actually enlightened to the innate Great Way of [Time]!"

"Please, Buddha Chan, run faster and go deeper."

"This way, I'll have the motivation to pursue you!"

But at this moment, the sound of the golden cicada suddenly came, and it sounded like the sound of nature!
"Fellow Daoist Yuanchu, don't think that just because you can suppress me for ten years, you can suppress the Great Buddha Lingshan forever."

"Don't you see that your mana reserves are already stretched to the limit and can no longer be maintained?"

"If you are sensible, you will release the formation as soon as possible. Otherwise, when your magic power is exhausted, you will know the power of our magic power!"

After hearing this, Yuanchu laughed and said:
"Don't underestimate me, Chan Buddha!"

"It's just magic power, isn't it everywhere, so it's easy to catch it?"

"Just look at it!"

After saying that, [Yuanchu] no longer cared about the [Golden Cicada Preaching Buddha], but directly escaped from the long river of time. With a flash of his body, he came to the side of a fourth-level [Seeking Fruit] Buddha who had just resurrected.

He just raised his hand and a fourth-order magic flying sword flew out from the void and pierced straight into the back of the Buddha.

Then, [Yuanchu] opened his right eye, and the [Qingping Sword Pond] cave opened, and actually swallowed the fourth-level giant Buddha!

And then, this flying sword magic treasure actually pierced the Buddha all the way down, nailing the Buddha to the bottom of the [Qingping Sword Pool]!

Immediately afterwards, the power of the flying sword exploded, and the giant Buddha died in the blink of an eye.

Then the big Buddha came back to life with the blessing of the [Nirvana Soul Lamp]!
But even so, he couldn't leave this [Qingping Sword Pond]!

(End of this chapter)