Unintended Immortality-Chapter 388: Gods Shall Fall, Buddhas Shall Shatter

“If Master hasn’t summoned the Thunder God to descend and assist, it must mean he is confident. There’s no need to worry!” the swallow reassured her. “Lady Calico, let’s leave quickly!”

“I’m not going anywhere. I will stay right here and watch.” The cat, sharp as ever, saw no need for further explanation. Her gaze turned back toward the distant mountain. “We’re very far from it anyway.”

“...”

The swallow’s eyes flickered with thought as it considered its options.

“Ah, right...”

“Mm?” The calico cat turned to him again, a glimmer of mischief in her eyes. She suddenly noticed something amusing. “Oh my, you’re so close this time. I’m so tempted to catch you right now.”

“...”

The swallow instinctively flapped its wings and flew a bit farther away. After a brief pause, however, it returned and said, “I just remembered something important.”

“What is it?”

“Many ghosts ran away from Ghost City, and there were also many soldiers fleeing. Among those ghosts, there could be malicious ghosts. We should follow and check the situation—that would be a big help to Master.”

“Hmm?”

The cat tilted her head, her expression thoughtful. It seemed like the swallow might be lying. But she couldn’t find any flaw in its reasoning.

The swallow earnestly replied to her, “It's true!”

Hearing this, the cat immediately stood up.

The swallow urged, “Let’s go,” and flapped its wings, flying ahead. The cat wasted no time and followed close behind.

“It’s dark now,” the cat remarked.

“It is,” the swallow confirmed.

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“It’s bright again.”

“That’s right.”

“It’s dark again.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Now it’s bright again, and colorful.”

“Lady Calico, run faster, please.”

“Alright...”

When the cat reached the top of a hill, she couldn’t resist turning back for another look. Her expression grew serious, and her clear eyes betrayed no particular emotion.

Yet, she suddenly froze.

“Lady Calico?” the swallow called out.

“I just saw a really big Daoist priest, as big as that ox,” the cat remarked.

“Really?”

The swallow glanced in the direction of Mount Ye.

All it could see was the shattered, hollowed-out mountain, where enormous marsh dragons thrashed about, white rhinoceroses and a giant humanoid demon waged war, and the old marsh Dragon Lord grappled fiercely with the eight-tailed fox demon. The battle raged on with unrelenting intensity, kicking up clouds of dust and debris.

A surging flood from afar continued to swell, transforming the mountainous terrain into a vast marshland. Steam rose from the waters, mingling with thick black smoke.

Above it all, the five-colored radiant moon hung high in the sky, its divine light shining down. The illumination turned the dust and mist into shimmering multicolored clouds, casting an otherworldly, dreamlike beauty over the chaotic battlefield.

In the sky, thunder and fire were gathering, their power immense and awe-inspiring.

It felt as though this was no longer the same world—completely unrecognizable.

But where was this “giant Daoist priest”?

“Lady Calico, hurry up! Ride the tiger if you must. There’s a flood heading this way,” the swallow urged. Then it added, “Master will be fine, but the soldiers ahead might not be as lucky.”

“Got it!”

Without hesitation, the cat quickened her pace and left swiftly.

The black smoke that veiled the heavens and earth didn’t seem to hinder their movements in the slightest.

The underlying principle remained the same—

The marsh dragons sought positions as deities within the underworld. But even as underworld gods, they would still fall under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Palace, which governed all divine realms tied to humanity.

While the State Preceptor had his own methods to handle such matters, if the marsh dragons were to recklessly slaughter large numbers of mortals and accrue heavy karmic debt, the Heavenly Palace, being a human-centric celestial authority, would never tolerate them—even if they managed to defeat the Daoist.

***

The giant illusory figure projected by the Daoist was not a traditional Dharmic Body of Heaven and Earth, and it soon dissipated. Yet by this time, the lightning and spiritual fire in the sky had revealed a power so immense that even the great demons felt a deep sense of dread.

With a simple wave of his hand, the Daoist issued a lightning command.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The entire sky, near and far, erupted with cascading bolts of lightning—so numerous they seemed countless, easily surpassing tens of thousands.

The purple-red lightning overwhelmed the radiant glow of the fox demon’s orb, illuminating the heavens and earth. All the bolts converged upon a single point, making the lightning in the sky resemble a massive funnel. At the base of this funnel stood the white-skinned giant rhino demon, with no chance of escape.

“Crack!”

The brilliant electric arcs traced the contours of the giant demon's massive, muscular frame.

The residual lightning struck the ground, spreading in jagged cracks across the earth, igniting it with flames that glowed ominously.

“Zzzzz...”

As the electric light dissipated, the giant rhino collapsed to its knees, unable to withstand the assault.

The Daoist immediately waved his hand again to command the Divine Fire!

The fiery clouds in the sky, which had been steadily growing, at first resembled the gentle hues of a burning sunset. But soon, they consumed the entire sky. At the Daoist’s gesture, the flames turned sharply downward, descending all at once.

This time, unlike the funnel-shaped lightning, the Divine Fire resembled a fiery tornado, spiraling violently as it gathered toward a single point.

This was no water spout—it was pure, roaring fire.

Rather than drawing flames upward from the ground, the fire tornado poured downward from the fiery clouds in the sky, cascading toward the earth.

Song You, a master of fire techniques, unleashed his full power, making the spiritual flames utterly terrifying. As the fire gathered into the shape of a dragon-like tornado, its brilliance and spiritual energy grew blindingly intense, surging straight for the giant white rhinoceros on the ground.

The white rhinoceros tilted its massive head back and let out an enraged roar, spitting forth a green radiance to intercept the flames.

“Boom!”

As expected from an ancient lineage of great demons, its power was remarkable. The green light momentarily held the fire tornado at bay.

At the point of collision, a protective shield formed—a glowing circle of green light and flames, rippling outward like an ethereal barrier.

But Song You's gaze sharpened.

The Divine Fire surged with renewed ferocity, concentrating even further. The fiery tornado no longer looked like a scattering blaze but transformed into a singular, radiant, and twisting pillar of light, embodying the wrath of divine judgment.

“Boom!”

The fire tornado smashed into the white rhinoceros, coiling around its massive frame. In an instant, the flames consumed it entirely.

Even the mountain-sized body of the demon was swallowed by the brilliant blaze. The residual fire spilled over its form, crashing into the ground, reducing the surrounding mountainside to molten lava.

When the flames finally subsided, the world, though still faintly illuminated by the five-colored divine light, appeared almost completely dark in contrast.

Despite using every defensive technique at its disposal, the white rhinoceros’s massive frame was left charred and glowing red-hot. Its entire body looked as though encased in an armor of flames, while its horn, now fiery and brilliant, shone like a beacon in the night.

The white rhinoceros's eyes had already been scorched blind.

The Daoist extended his hand once more.

“Boom!”

An invisible force struck the giant white rhinoceros, hitting it squarely.

The massive creature staggered several steps before collapsing.

By chance, the hollowed-out Mount Ye, which Song You had previously cracked open, had left a giant chasm, and the white rhinoceros fell directly into it.

“Rocks, come forth!”

With another motion of his hand, the Daoist commanded.

The remnants of Mount Ye’s shattered structure immediately crumbled, layers of earth and stone cascading inward. The debris poured down, burying the white rhinoceros entirely, packing it tightly beneath the weight of the mountain.

However, the white rhinoceros was no ordinary beast—it carried the ancient bloodline of a celestial beast, cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years, and inherited the profound teachings of its lineage. Such power wasn’t so easily extinguished.

As it regained its senses, it began to struggle fiercely, shaking off the effects. Even with the entirety of Mount Ye’s weight pressing down upon it, the mountain trembled under its immense force.

Song You, however, remained calm.

He clasped his hands together and formed a seal, pointing decisively.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!”

Countless streaks of radiant light descended from the sky, like divine arrows of command.

He then casted the earth-hardening spell!

The light merged with the crumbling rocks, instantly transforming them into unyielding steel. The reinforced weight bore down upon the struggling white rhinoceros, sealing it more firmly beneath the mountain.

The streaks of radiant light struck the ground, and the collapsed remnants of Mount Ye instantly shimmered with a metallic sheen, gradually solidifying into a mass as hard as steel.

The once-loose rubble and sand fused into a single impenetrable block.

With this, the mountain fell completely silent—no further tremors or movements.

Song You turned his head slowly, his gaze settling on the marsh dragons.

“Boom...”

The three great marsh dragons immediately retreated, diving into the murky depths of the marsh and black smoke, choosing to temporarily avoid confrontation.

At that moment, the State Preceptor, who had been sent far from the battlefield by the great demons, finally acted. Observing how the balance of the battle had shifted drastically in such a short time, he could no longer contain himself. Raising his wooden sword, he pointed it toward the heavens.

“Boom!”

The sky suddenly brightened.

A colossal divine light descended from above, piercing through the black smoke that formed the marsh dragons' domain. The light illuminated the ancient battlefield, revealing the rolling mountains and the expansive marshland.

Within the divine light, a celestial figure emerged.

It was a giant god, towering over a hundred zhang tall, as massive as a mountain itself.

The giant god had an immensely powerful and muscular build, clad in golden-red radiant armor. His entire body radiated divine light. Wielding two massive hammers, his face was brutish, with thick, menacing features and eyes wide open in fury. A single glare from him was enough to frighten lesser demons to death.

“What vile creature dares to create chaos here?”

The giant god roared, his voice like rolling thunder.

Song You looked up, narrowing his eyes slightly.

It was the second strongest after the Gold Spirit Official of the War Division—the Great Star God!

What was the War Division?

The word “dou”[1] in its name carried a dual meaning: it referred to both the celestial constellations and the act of warfare. The War Division’s celestial deities were often named after stars. For instance, the Gold Spirit Official, the chief officer of the War Division, symbolized the brightest star in the sky.

The division consisted entirely of celestial warriors, tasked with engaging in battles and eliminating threats.

In comparison, the Thunder Division primarily dealt with punishment and enforcement, akin to a divine police force. The War Division, however, was solely responsible for waging war and killing enemies.

The Great Star God was ranked second in the War Division. In terms of status, he was equivalent to the Duke of Thunder Zhou of a few years ago. In terms of skill and strength, he rivaled or perhaps surpassed Duke of Thunder Fu of the Thunder Division from that time.

Despite the imposing presence of this celestial being, Song You showed no sign of fear. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and calmly asked, “I’m Song You of Hidden Dragon Temple. Has the War Division’s Star Official descended to vanquish these demons?”

The Great Star God immediately turned his gaze toward Song You, his eyes radiating a divine light akin to celestial stars. Raising his enormous circular hammers, he boomed, “Why does a disciple of Hidden Dragon Temple stir trouble in this place?”

“Can’t you see the white rhinoceroses you’re chasing after?” Song You countered sharply.

“Hmph! The Heavenly Palace maintains peace for all under heaven, and the War Division serves the people above all else. I was summoned by the Great Yan State Preceptor to deal with a reported threat—someone disrupting the nation’s governance and interfering with the grand workings of the underworld!”

The Great Star God’s voice boomed like thunder, each word pounding the ears. “I have descended specifically to eradicate this evil!”

“Without a heart for the people, one is unworthy of divinity...”

“Cease your prattle!” the Great Star God roared, cutting him off.

Facing the renowned successor of Hidden Dragon Temple, he showed not an ounce of fear. “The State Preceptor of Great Yan acts under imperial command, stabilizes the hearts of the people, and has governed for decades to forge an era of prosperity. His contributions are unparalleled, and his actions align with the will of the people. You, a representative of Human Dao and the legacy of Hidden Dragon Temple, why do you stand in opposition to the will of all under heaven?”

“...”

Song You remained silent, refusing to argue further.

It was clear that Great Emperor Chijin or the War Division had sent this entity to probe his strength.

This realization he kept to himself. The timing was not yet right to expose such thoughts.

The Daoist steadied his gaze, focused his mind, and clasped his hands to form a hand seal.

In an instant, countless streaks of light surged forth from his body, raining down to the ground like a divine cascade.

The radiance reflected off him, casting his figure like that of a deity.

“The State Preceptor refines souls to create pills for immortality, disregarding human lives for his ambitions. Today, Song You, a disciple of Hidden Dragon Temple, stands here to vanquish these demons. Should any gods or Buddhas aid such evils, then they too are evil, and I shall strike them down. Be they gods, I will slay gods. Be they Buddhas, I will slay Buddhas.”

Such words, grand and resolute, were necessary for the occasion.

With a piercing gaze, Song You's eyes snapped open.

“Boundless is the Heavenly Dao, vast is the expanse of Earth. As a disciple of the ancient earth saints, I summon the spiritual resonance of the land—manifest, and lend me the power of the Mountain Gods!”

The cascading streaks of light all landed on a distant mountaintop.

The spiritual resonance of the mountain’s veins answered his call.

Countless streams of spiritual energy surged forth, merging with the stones and earth.

As these forces collided with the energy of the opposing side, it was as if fire had met oil.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The mountain began to crumble, the earth split asunder.

The cracks in the ground widened to an immeasurable extent. Even the vast waters summoned by the marsh dragons, which had flooded the area, were now rushing into these fissures, forming massive whirlpools.

Yet, amidst the chaos, a colossal hand made of stone and earth emerged from the ground. It struck the water’s surface with a deafening crash, sending tidal waves skyward before plunging deep into the swirling waters to anchor itself against the riverbed.

A mountain-sized figure, seemingly carved from the very earth, began to pull itself up from the depths.

The rushing torrents of water continued to pour into the gaping fissures, surging with violent currents, but the giant remained unmoved, steadfast against the flow.

A colossus, towering over a hundred zhang high, emerged from the earth—a manifestation of the Mountain Gods.

The floodwaters and marshlands only reached the giant’s legs, and even with the shrouding black mist, they could not submerge its waist.

“...”

From the giant’s head, two piercing golden beams shone from its eyes.

Without a word and without hesitation, the giant turned its gaze toward the Great Star God, who was locked in combat with Song You. Instantly, it began to move, wading through the floodwaters—which were over ten zhang deep—with each step displacing massive amounts of water. Despite the immense resistance, the giant’s pace steadily quickened, growing faster and more forceful.

“Boom!”

A fierce marsh dragon lunged out of the water, its massive jaws clamping down on the giant’s arm. However, the giant swung its arm with brute strength, flinging the marsh dragon out of the marsh and black mist. Another marsh dragon leaped toward its chest, but it was similarly repelled by sheer physical might.

When all three marsh dragons attacked in unison, they managed to topple the giant, dragging it into the watery depths. Yet, even amidst the chaos of rolling waves and violent collisions, the giant wrestled free, shaking off the marsh dragons. With unstoppable momentum, it resumed its advance toward Mount Ye, its sights set on the Great Star God.

“Divine Fire!”

Song You called upon Divine Fire, unleashing a storm of flames that surged toward the celestial being.

The Great Star God, seemingly impervious to the fiery assault, raised one of its massive hammers to shield its face. Even as its body glowed red-hot from the fire’s intensity, it continued to march forward, undeterred.

“Whoosh!”

The deity suddenly swung one of his massive hammers, smashing it toward Song You amidst the heavenly fire. The Daoist, calm and composed, swiftly dodged the attack and summoned the might of thunder, commanding a cascade of lightning to descend.

The Great Star God was about to counter when a tremor shook the earth.

He turned his head to look—

Only to see a geological giant, not shorter than himself, and perhaps even slightly taller, with a waist much broader, charging toward him with tremendous force.

“Boom!”

The Great Star God, quick to react, turned to block the incoming assault. However, he underestimated the immense power of the earth giant. With a thunderous crash, the Star God was knocked off his feet and sent sprawling to the ground.

With a resounding crash, the Great Star God hit the ground, skidding against the earth.

In an instant, rocks were pushed aside, and layers of soil were uprooted.

However, the Great Star God quickly got back to his feet. Facing the approaching giant, his eyes narrowed, and he swung his massive hammer with the force to split mountains and shatter peaks. At the same time, with a single gesture, the other hammer he had thrown earlier flew back into his grasp. He was ready to pit his strength against the giant in a direct contest of might.

1. War Division in Chinese is called doubu. ☜