"Talking about these things now is somewhat too late."

Zhao Danqing slowly shook his head, directly refusing.

Xiang Qianqiu wore an expression of disappointment, before finally turning his gaze to Ling Xu Monarch from Shushan:

"Shushan and my Xiang Royal Family have been close allies, a thousand years ago it was so, and more than two hundred years ago during Great Chu's peril, it was even more so. But now, why do you draw your swords against my Xiang Royal Family?"

"Past grievances have dissipated. The enmity between Shushan and the Xiang Royal Family was firmly distinguished more than two hundred years ago when Shushan Immortals fell. There's no need to speak further.

Moreover..."

"Moreover what?"

"Moreover, I also do not trust you."

"Hehe, well, well...."

"With the power you have revealed now, it is not enough to detain this king."

Chen Yuan's gaze roamed over the crowd, seemingly indifferent, yet ultimately fixed on Xiang Qianqiu at the forefront.

"That is just what you think."

Xiang Qianqiu's lips curled slightly as he glanced at the Seven Killings Hall Master beside him, nodding gently.

The Seven Killings Hall Master understood, crushing a jade talisman in his hand and bowing deeply:

"We respectfully invite the Ancestor!"

"We respectfully invite the Ancestor!"

All the other Yamas of the Seven Killings Hall spoke in unison at this moment.

In an instant, the ground below began to fracture, and cracks appeared and solidified. The earth trembled, and the entire world seemed to shiver before their eyes.

Then, an ink-black chain suddenly broke through the sky, emerging from the fissures in the earth.

The second one,

The third one,

The fourth one....

These chains wove together in the void, piercing into the void like nails, pulling taut the black chains. In the next moment, a Bronze Divine Coffin was dragged out from beneath the earth by multiple chains.

"Creak, creak...."

A slight, unusual noise emanated from the Bronze Divine Coffin, drawing everyone's gaze to the coffin.

"Bang!"

The coffin opened, the lid flew up, revealing a body within.

The skin was shriveled, the eye sockets sunken, sparse long hair turned yellow and dry, and the face and palms were full of bulging veins, wearing an ancient-style black armor.

The patterns on it were somewhat indistinct.

The deep-set eye sockets quivered slightly, suddenly opening the eyes.

Boom!

An incredibly magnificent aura abruptly erupted, sweeping through heaven and earth.

At the moment his eyes opened, endless Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy quickly condensed into a vortex, pouring down upon him, with rolling black clouds extending over a hundred miles. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Essences of killing aura, unable to contain themselves, scattered in all directions.

Chen Yuan's face also finally showed a tinge of solemnity.

Seven Killings Hall... Immortal!

Though this step was anticipated, he still dared not take it lightly, as Seven Killings Hall was renowned for its slaughter, possessing immense combat strength and not to be underestimated.

At least for him now, he was completely not a match.

"Where is the Womb of the Earth Bodhisattva?"

Xiang Qianqiu asked Chen Yuan with a faint smile.

"Amitabha...."

A soft Buddhist chant swept over everyone like a gentle spring breeze, and the endless black clouds gathered by the Seven Killings Hall Immortal were instantly pierced by a golden light.

The golden light transformed into stairs, and Moluo in a white monk's robe approached step by step, with golden light radiating compassion from all around.

Dispersing the killing aura released by the Seven Killings Hall Immortal.

The Seven Killings Hall Immortal immediately stood up, like a zombie, his pupils gradually blood-red, staring intently at Moluo, with a hint of dread in his eyes.

"Mo... Luo...."

Like dry tree bark rubbing, the voice was hoarse and eerie.

"Greetings, benefactor."

Moluo clasped his hands together, looking calm.

"It's still not enough...."

Chen Yuan chuckled softly.

"Is that so?"

Xiang Qianqiu questioned back.

"Yes."

"No hurry, there's still...."

Xiang Qianqiu waved his hand, and behind him instantly appeared a dark transmission array, manifesting in the void, with figures quickly emerging.

Manjusri Bodhisattva, Pu Xian Bodhisattva, and Savior Bodhisattva appeared in succession.

Buddhist!

Chen Yuan squinted his eyes, his hypothesis... that's right!

Previously, he doubted why Xiang Qianqiu, with his near-ulterior motives, almost blatantly lured him out, and what trump card could make him so certain of holding him back.

He had thought that someone from Spirit Mountain might interfere, and now it has been confirmed.

To exert a crushing force on him, a strong entity must intervene, and the Buddhists are the best choice.

He had once doubted this point because Spirit Mountain played a significant role in the overthrow of the former Chu, and any normal person would view the Buddhists as adversaries.

But for someone who stops at nothing to achieve their goals, it seems... understandable.

Fortunately, he had also made some preparations just in case.

"Greetings to all benefactors."

Pu Xian Bodhisattva smiled subtly.

Manjusri Bodhisattva stared at Chen Yuan and said:

"Benefactor Chen, we meet again!"

"Indeed, the grudges between us, this time, should be thoroughly resolved."

Chen Yuan nodded calmly.

"Good, I couldn't ask for more!"

"Hehehe... in such a lively scene, how can I be absent? Manjusri, we didn't finish our duel last time, this time, let's continue!"

In the eastern sky, a dazzling stream of light streaked through, and Ye Xiangnan's figure quickly emerged, a vast force swiftly enveloped the world, forming its domain.

Last time, Manjusri was defeated and conceded, but due to the intervention of the Buddha, he wasn't held back; this time... it's truly a moment to decide the victor.

"Ye Xiangnan!"

Xiang Qianqiu frowned, seemingly unprepared for his appearance.

"Xiang Qianqiu, Ascending Immortal Tower ranks you first on the Heavenly List, I've always wanted to compete with you, but you've always been hiding in Blood State, not daring to show up.

This time, I've finally caught you."

Ye Xiangnan laughed heartily.

"Caught me?"

Xiang Qianqiu snorted disdainfully, his eyes slightly contemptuous.

"I was planning to kill Chen Yuan before dealing with Martial Emperor City, but since you're seeking death yourself, no one is to blame, just saving me the trouble."

"Arrogant, I hope your skills match your words."

Ye Xiangnan quickly condensed Rule Power around him, transforming it into a domain of rules.

"Is this your trump card?"

Xiang Qianqiu stared at Chen Yuan.

"Isn't it enough?"

"Far from enough!"

Xiang Qianqiu shook his head, letting out a deep breath, as if thinking that what he had planned for so long would end in an anticlimax.

In the arena, the strongest is merely Moluo, what could he use to resist an Earth Immortal Realm Buddha?

"Then, why not reveal it..." Chen Yuan flicked his fingers.

Xiang Qianqiu's gaze shifted to Manjusri, nodding slightly:

"Please have the Buddha appear."

If it could be easily resolved, he wasn't interested in any great battle, just capturing a severely injured Chen Yuan was enough to fulfill his years of planning.

"Very well...."

Manjusri's gaze swept across the entire field, his eyes extremely indifferent, and when he looked at Moluo, there was even a slight smile, as if thinking that he could finally deal with this anomaly.

He clasped his hands together, facing the west, and said softly:

"Disciple humbly requests the Buddha!"

The people beside Chen Yuan, whether it was Jiang He or Ling Xu Daoist, or Zhao Danqing and Tianxu Daoist, all changed their expressions, knowing well the terrifying power of the Buddha.

Last time, it took three immortals working together to fend off the Buddha, this time... there wasn't such power.

But Chen Yuan remained calm throughout.

"Disciple humbly requests the Buddha...."

The other two Bodhisattvas also clasped their hands together immediately.

But....

Unexpectedly, there was no change between heaven and earth, as if... there was no backup plan.

"I told you, it's far from enough...."

Chen Yuan smiled lightly.

Manjusri and others' faces were instantly constrained, suddenly turning to Chen Yuan.

It was the first time Xiang Qianqiu's expression changed dramatically since the opening, this scene completely surpassed his planning!

"Did you anticipate the Buddha's arrival long ago?"

"I... am omnipotent, so, consider this, I become Emperor, you become Crown Prince...." Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, reiterating his earlier proposal.

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It's not just filler, but with fewer updates, it seems so, I'll see if I can return to my pre-year state tomorrow, thank you all.