Chen Xiao sneered, "I killed him, and his Pope’s scepter is in my hand, isn’t that quite normal?"

As soon as he said this, the faces of several people changed dramatically!

They scanned the scene and found that the two Holy Knights were completely dead.

But the Pope’s corpse was not there.

However, since the Pope’s scepter was in Chen Xiao’s hand, everything he said should be true.

The Pope was killed by this guy!

Finally, a few people had flickering eyes and decided to retreat, trying to leave this place quietly.

"Since you’re already here, why not all stay," Chen Xiao’s indifferent voice spread out as he began to inject power into the scepter. A ferocious bolt of Thunder Power spread out on the scepter.

The next moment, his body disappeared from where it stood.

"Snap!" A crisp sound rang out, and the Southeast Asian man, a half-step Grandmaster, was instantly blown head off, his brain and blood splattering onto the faces of those nearby.

Instant... instant kill?!

Seeing this terrifying scene, the others felt a chill down their spines.

They didn’t even see how the man died!

"Snap!" Another crisp sound came, and a man’s wretched scream was heard as he fell dead on the spot.

The others immediately squealed like pigs, scattering in all directions like defeated dogs.

Chen Xiao couldn’t be bothered to chase them. He infused power into the scepter again, waving it sharply. Thunder ripped through the sky, turning a fleeing half-step Grandmaster into charcoal on the spot.

"So powerful?!" Chen Xiao clicked his tongue in astonishment. Earlier, when he resisted the scepter’s power, he didn’t find anything special, but he didn’t expect it to be so devastating when used on these guys.

He swung the Thunderbolt scepter in his hand again, sending several more bolts of lightning flying out.

"Snap, snap, snap!"

Three or four half-step Grandmasters were killed on the spot while escaping; only one or two were left screaming in fear, vanishing into the mist.

Chen Xiao pouted, not bothering to chase them down.

There was no point in wasting time with these small fry.

Leng Baiyu was also surprised, not expecting such great power from the Pope’s scepter, and it could even unleash thunder attacks, making it a perfect tool for showing off.

It’s no wonder the Holy Court Pope was so arrogant wielding this Thunderbolt scepter.

Chen Xiao seemed to read her thoughts, smiling slightly, "Senior Sister, do you want this Thunderbolt scepter?"

"I do want it," Leng Baiyu smiled, "but this Thunderbolt scepter is a Western Holy Sect artifact. As the Dragon Soul Sect of the Divine Land, representing the official stance, it’s not a good look for me to hold it."

"Besides, knowing the Western Holy Court’s nature, they might demand it back."

Chen Xiao laughed heartily, "That’s true, but Senior Sister can use it here to feel its power. Honestly, it’s quite exhilarating."

Saying this, he handed the Pope’s scepter to Leng Baiyu.

"Just as well, since you’re currently unsuitable for close combat, this Pope’s scepter suits you perfectly. After all, once we leave this Secret Land, who knows what tricks the Buddha Ancient Temple might try."

"Hmm," Leng Baiyu nodded, injecting Inner Strength into the Pope’s scepter. It immediately reacted, a look of joy appearing in her eyes.

"Let’s leave now," Chen Xiao said.

Now, his strength was enough to confront a Martial Saint of the Human Realm head-on, and he no longer had any scruples about that abbot.

If the other dared mess with him, he wouldn’t mind teaching him a lesson.

After all, the Buddha Ancient Temple people lured them here to fight amongst themselves, using their blood and energy to mature the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart, hardly benevolent birds.

Still, he did gain benefits.

If they were sensible, he wouldn’t bother making trouble, but if they were utterly blind, then he wouldn’t hold back.

——

At this moment, outside the Stone Gate.

Powerhouses who had entered the Secret Land were walking out one after another, under the abbot’s orders from the Buddha Ancient Temple.

Each was searched and interrogated thoroughly.

Initially, some powerhouses tried to resist, but were eventually beaten down.

This abbot was also a Martial Saint of the Human Realm, far stronger than them. Moreover, there were several half-step Grandmasters in the Buddha Ancient Temple, also immensely powerful.

They had no power to resist.

The abbot, with a dignified appearance, spoke kindly, "Gentlemen, we mean no harm, we only wish to see the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart of our Buddha Ancient Temple. Does anyone here have it? Could it be from the Western Holy Court?"

Many powerhouses looked at each other, and eventually, they told the abbot everything they knew.

"It’s a young man who got hold of the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart?" The abbot’s expression changed slightly, "And he wiped out the three from the Western Holy Court?"

Although the Pope deliberately concealed his cultivation before entering the Secret Land, the abbot sensed the three from the Holy Court were incredibly strong, prime contenders for the Bodhi Heart. But unexpectedly, a young man snatched it away!

Nonetheless, it didn’t matter.

Whoever possessed the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart had to surrender it!

After all, they only let these people in to retrieve the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart, because the Secret Land was too perilous, and the Bodhi Ancient Tree too eerie. Not even the Buddha Ancient Temple dared to venture deep, using these individuals as pawns.

Suddenly!

Two whooshing sounds sliced through the air as two young figures strode out from within the Stone Gate.

They were Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu.

"Abbot, those two young ones are the ones who took the treasure of your temple, the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart!" An invited powerhouse quickly said.

He personally witnessed Chen Xiao hunting the Pope and knew Chen Xiao’s current terrifying strength. And this time, the Buddha Ancient Temple had plotted against him, making him quite displeased.

So he didn’t tell the Buddha Ancient Temple about Chen Xiao’s terrifying power.

Now, he most wanted to see the two sides clash, standing aside to watch the drama unfold.

The abbot directed his gaze onto Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu, "Good patrons, you possess my temple’s prized treasure, the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart?"

"That’s correct," Chen Xiao chuckled, "Abbot, it seems you’ve found your destined person. Thanks for the charity of the Buddha Ancient Temple this time!"

The abbot showed no expression, "Good patron, may we have a look at this Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart?"

"I’m sorry, I’ve already used it," Chen Xiao said casually.

"Used?!"

The abbot couldn’t remain calm, his tone no longer feigned and turning slightly fierce, "Good patron, do not jest! The Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart is only for enlightenment, not something to be consumed!"

"Are you trying to deceive us to keep our treasure?"

Chen Xiao coldly retorted, "Your Buddha Ancient Temple said it’s for the destined one. I got it; it’s mine. What’s it got to do with you?!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Moreover, your Buddha Ancient Temple set us up. We haven’t settled that score either. If you know what’s good for you, move aside and don’t provoke me."

The abbot clasped his hands together, his tone carrying a threat, "If the two patrons do not wish to return it to my Buddha Ancient Temple, we will have no choice but to express our displeasure. People of the Buddhist sect rarely fight, but we have some cultivation, and our strikes can be heavy. If we accidentally injure or kill the two of you, that would be unfortunate."

"So, it would be best for the two of you to obediently return the treasure to my Buddha Ancient Temple!"

Hearing this, Chen Xiao snickered, "Old man, stop pretending and acting sanctimonious. If you want to fight, just bring it on!"