Watching Liu Chang Kong step inside.
The White-Clad Scholar reappeared in the same spot.
“This time's Chosen One is truly different.”
The White-Clad Scholar gazed into the distance, musing to himself: “His strength is extraordinary, reminiscent of the Young Master of yore. Perhaps he's the one the Young Master has been waiting for. If he truly can quell the vengeful spirits, then this time might actually succeed!”
He looked at the dark aura in the distance.
It was his final test for the Chosen One.
If the other party truly could pass this hurdle.
He would believe wholeheartedly.
Then he would officially reply to his Second Master with this matter.
Perhaps then this thing might truly come to fruition.
…
On the cliff above.
Yuan Shou Cheng sat on a nearby stone.
He was also looking down.
Although he had seen countless so-called Chosen Ones.
This time alone left him baffled.
Previously, with the so-called Chosen Ones, he could always discern their logic.
He could even predict the paths they would walk in the future.
But this time.
He couldn't fathom the so-called Destiny at all.
It seemed like this Chosen One was truly beyond the three realms.
Beyond his capacity to guess.
“Interesting, interesting.”
Yuan Shou Cheng looked at the space below, saying: “Not bad, indeed. Finding this place of gathering for the threads of fate, then truly, one should transcend Destiny, break free from the cage!”
His voice was low.
But his eyes held a lot of seriousness.
After all, if one truly wanted to tear open fate, it would require much preparation.
The Great Saint of yore had laid out a plan.
But even if it succeeded.
To truly break free from the predetermined Destiny.
Wasn't a simple matter.
Seeing some of this now, he naturally wanted to plan ahead.
…
Within the light and shadow.
Liu Chang Kong looked at the Guanyin Zen Temple in front of him.
He wore a look of astonishment.
But with his cultivation, he naturally wouldn't be afraid.
“I want to see what this place is all about.”
Liu Chang Kong held the Copper Cloud Staff and stepped out, pushing open the front door.
He saw a golden, monstrous head.
It resembled the previous vengeful spirits.
Except it was golden, seemingly a more advanced vengeful spirit.
“There's an upgraded version?”
Seeing this thing in front of him.
Liu Chang Kong's eyes lit up. The previous vengeful spirit had given him random stat boosts.
Perhaps this golden vengeful spirit would bring more benefits.
“Amitabha, the three great bells have finally rung.”
The golden monster closed its eyes, gave a Buddhist salutation, and then turned, saying: “Disciples, the master has arrived from outside. They brought treasures for me.”
Liu Chang Kong felt that sentence sounded familiar.
His eyes flashed brightly.
Reading the other's basics.
【Elder Jin Chi】
【Demon King】
【Possesses Stat Boosts: Golden Body of Coin (Purple), Demon Soul Unification (Purple), Buddha Light Rejuvenation (Blue), Heavy Fists and Strong Legs (Blue), Chanting Sutras and Praying to Buddha (Green) …】
【Evaluation: Originally, it was a gold, silver, and copper coin concealed by the Bear Demon. Back then, the Bear Demon returned from the South China Sea, wanting to revive a friend he had once discussed Zen with. Unexpectedly, that soul resurrected in the gold, silver, and copper coin. From then on, it was muddled and confused. Later, it was imprisoned by the Black Bear Demon here. Because it was muddled and confused, it naturally wasn't considered good or evil. If killed, it would settle past grievances and earn a random stat boost.】
“Indeed, this is a good thing.”
Liu Chang Kong thought this to himself, but said aloud: “I didn't expect it to be Elder Jin Chi. Your soul still exists? That's good. Rather than be muddled and confused, it's better to send you to complete liberation.”
His iron staff spun.
He quickly walked into the room.
“This voice is familiar, are you back?”
Elder Jin Chi was quickly furious. Golden light flickered around his golden body: “You must have hidden that kasaya, return it to me!”
As he shouted.
Countless dry corpses surged from behind.
Evidently, the vengeful spirits that had been burned to death.
It was unknown why, but they always lingered around him.
Liu Chang Kong seemed to recall something, and said: “Oh right, that Guangmou told me to tell you something, 'Flesh-and-blood mortals, seeking what they cannot attain, the bones of the gods, half prosperous, half withered, how many know the path to immortality!'”
“Guangmou…, Guangzhi? Come with me and retrieve the kasaya!”
Elder Jin Chi charged forward as he spoke.
“Hold!”
Liu Chang Kong's shout rang out.
Golden energy instantly transformed into runes, restraining Jin Chi.
The figure was frozen in mid-air.
“You've already passed away, why wander in this world!”
Liu Chang Kong's eyes flashed with brilliant gold. He suddenly swung the Copper Cloud Staff.
Golden energy flowed.
The Copper Cloud Staff suddenly grew longer.
Powerful energy surged forth in that instant.
Boom!
A deafening sound rang out.
The golden light tore apart Elder Jin Chi's body.
Endless light flowed out.
And the Hold technique was released by Liu Chang Kong at that moment.
Elder Jin Chi exploded at that moment.
The surrounding smoke slowly dissipated, leaving only brilliant golden light.
“Amitabha, I … don't want the kasaya anymore, stop the fire…”
Elder Jin Chi's final words echoed.
All traces vanished.
Liu Chang Kong returned to the side of the great bell.
In the South China Sea Purple Bamboo Forest.
Guanyin Bodhisattva's closed eyes suddenly opened.
She seemed to have seen something incredibly shocking.