Follow the path of Dao from infancy-Chapter 766 - 151: Buddha Venerate’s Gentle Whisper, Only Me Swordsmanship (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Chapter 766: Chapter 151: Buddha Venerate’s Gentle Whisper, Only Me Swordsmanship (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Li Hao had previously heard about the fierce competition between Saints for Incense Fire and now had a slight experience of a Saint’s might. As a non-Saint, a single sentence from a Saint could cause his Incense Fire to wane. Only if he himself were a Saint, openly discussing doctrine with another, could he vie for Incense Fire.

Previously, Emperor Canghai had elevated his Incense Fire to that of 15 cities, but now, in just a brief moment, it had declined to 10 cities, and it was still continuously diminishing.

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“Actually choosing to fall into degeneration, who can step forward and suppress this person?”

“Walking not the righteous path but instead straying into crooked ways.”

“It’s unknown how many innocent souls he has killed.”

The crowd below discussed animatedly, with princes and princely heirs showing their disdain. At this moment, by spurning the Demonic Path, they could assert their own identities.

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The common people’s criticism is not entirely out of disgust but a disgust for those who can feign virtue.

Outside the crowd, Lin Qingyue’s face was full of worry, hoping that these comments wouldn’t affect Li Hao’s State of Mind. She knew Li Hao, who spent his days playing chess and painting, a person so carefree and happy by nature. Not even serious about Cultivation, how could he possibly fall to the Demonic Path?

However, once the Buddha Venerate spoke, unless a Saint stood up to defend Li Hao, the decree was final, as if set in stone.

“Who would have thought the Buddha Venerate would be like this…”

Outside the crowd, Lin Shanhai sighed deeply, his eyes showing disappointment and regret.

One always seeks something bright as one gets older, thus he held some favor for the Buddha’s Path in his heart, but he never expected the Buddha Venerate to claim Li Hao to be of the Demonic Path.

The child had spent a year with him, how could he not know what kind of heart he had?

“He’s actually really of the Demonic Path.”

Li Qingyi and others showed surprise in their eyes. As disciples of the Literary Saint Holy Land, they greatly despised the Demonic Path, being scholars with righteousness in their hearts. Yet, to their surprise, Li Hao turned out to really be of the Demonic Path.

In the Canglan Realm, where the Buddha’s teachings are esteemed, disdain for the Demonic Path is common after long preaching, and they were inevitably influenced.

“But by his appearance, he truly doesn’t look like it, but these are the words of the Buddha Venerate…”

Li Qingyi’s gaze flickered, and though reluctant at heart, disappointment still shone through.

Lin Shuhai’s demeanor was indifferent, showing no change, as if unaffected.

The Twin Buddha Child looked towards Li Hao, the corners of his mouth revealing a faint smile.

Atop the Buddha Hall, the Literary Saint and Sword Saint looked at the Buddha Venerate, exchanging meaningful glances, yet remained silent.

Sword Saint wore an indifferent expression. If Qingfeng or Haoyue and those of his status, as his Direct Disciples, were involved, he would have surely spoken to prove their innocence.

But he had heard from the Sword Master that the other party was from the Supreme Saint Gate, having fallen to their current state.

As for the Buddha Venerate’s accusation of Demon Practitioner… although he couldn’t see it, he also didn’t believe it at all.

After all, how could the Supreme Saint Gate allow their Disciple to fall? However, with the Buddha Venerate slandering in such a way, if the other party returns to their Sect, and eventually succeeds the Saint position, it will inevitably lead to a great battle. When that time comes, it would also be a good thing for him.

After all, the status of the Buddha’s sect in the Canglan Realm is too high. If the Buddha’s sect were to fall, he and the Literary Saint could vie for more. If the Sword Ancestor Holy Land could take over half of the Buddha’s sect’s Incense Fire, he would surely advance further and might have hope to challenge the Heavenly Tribulation and transcend the Three Calamities!

With various controversies in the venue, the more Li Hao stayed silent, the more convinced the crowd became.

Li Hao closed his eyes, no longer attending to these external comments.

He focused all his might to seal the resentful spirits within his Divine Blood arms. Within the malice of the resentful spirits came ferocious wailing, but as they were doused by Divine Blood, they seemed to find a door to tranquility, their resentment gradually dissipating.

Then, the fifth battle commenced, pulling the attention away from Li Hao and back to the prideful battle on the Battlefield.

As each duel concluded, by the end of the competition, people were completely immersed in the subsequent battles, and the ten mighty warriors of the Canglan Realm were eventually decided.

With the advancement, the top ten all lined up on the battle stage.

From this point, these ten would represent the Canglan Realm in war, vying with the All Heavens.

Aside from the spectators below, the countless gazes of the Canglan Realm converged, focusing on these top ten on the stage.

Li Hao felt a faint drift of Incense Fire coming his way, but it was minute, spontaneously arriving Incense Fire.

Had it not been for the Buddha Venerate, merely the fame shown in this battle would have attracted much Incense Fire.

Li Hao glanced at his arms; the resentful spirits within had already been entirely refined and absorbed.

Among these top ten, aside from Li Hao, Lin Shuhai, the Twin Buddha Child and others, there were also three disciples of the Buddha’s sect.

Li Hao’s acquaintance Qiu Wuhen, having fallen short of the top ten, was defeated by a Buddha Child.

Among the independents of the Divine Dynasty, Su Yun also fell short of the top ten, missing the mark.

“All of you are dragons and phoenixes among men, the true competition lies in the battle for supremacy in the All Heavens. The battles you engage in today represent our Canglan Realm in this campaign. I hope the following combats will not tarnish the reputation of the Canglan Realm,” said the Buddha Venerate with a calm voice.

“To prevent any tactics from being revealed prematurely, the battle for the top ten ends here. However, in literature, there is no first place, and in martial arts, there is no second. We will now proceed to the contest for the number one Heavenly Pride of the Canglan Realm!”

“Only the first place is chosen. Those confident in contending may participate; the others may preserve their strength, waiting to display it on the ultimate stage of the battle among the All Heavens.”

Hearing the Buddha Venerate’s words, everyone was amazed, but they soon understood.

This was not wrong, the current battles were to select the ten great Heavenly Prides of the Canglan Realm to contend with the All Heavens, essentially an internal conflict.

Since it’s an internal conflict, there’s no need to fight too viciously.

Literary Saint and Sword Saint had indifferent gazes, both understanding the Buddha Venerate’s intent. The previous 100 cities of Incense Fire were prepared for the Twin Buddha Child. This Buddha Venerate had paved every path for his Disciple.

Only choosing the first, with no second or third place, the position of the first had essentially been reserved.