Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 985: The Saintess Luo Ye Captured

Regarding the enigmatic origins of the Dragon Tree Buddha, Ye Yun held a multitude of questions, choosing to restrain himself for the moment.

Had he acted otherwise...

The Sword of the Death Realm, once summoned, would have obliterated the Dragon Tree Buddha with a single, decisive strike.

Even with the Dragon Tree Buddha's defensive capabilities significantly bolstered by its integration with the Buddha Flame Root, it would have been insufficient against the terrifying power of that sword.

Although Ye Yun harbored a personal animosity towards the Buddha Flame Root and had long intended to eradicate it, the sudden materialization of the Dragon Tree Buddha, coupled with its fusion with the Buddha Flame Root, brought the concept of the Formless Tree to his mind.

This development piqued Ye Yun's curiosity.

Only a select five individuals in the entirety of the Divine Land were privy to the knowledge of the Formless Tree—from what mysterious source did it emerge?

...

The injured Dragon Tree Buddha continuously ripped through the fabric of space, making its escape from the Jade Buddha Cave Sky within a mere two to three breaths' time.

Ye Yun, relentless in his pursuit, followed closely.

The Dragon Tree Buddha had only managed to merge with a portion of the Buddha Flame Root's essence; across the vast expanse of the Divine Land, the Buddha Flame Root still possessed countless dormant clones.

If the injured root essence of the Buddha Flame Root could manage to call upon these clones and merge with them during its flight, it would inadvertently save Ye Yun a substantial amount of effort.

Deep within the hallowed grounds of the Jade Buddha Sect.

Hovering above a colossal lake, all the assembled dignitaries of the Buddha Sect stood in stunned silence, their gazes fixed on the immense chasm in the sky, expressions of shock etched onto their faces.

Initially, the revelation of two Yinfutis had already been enough to astound everyone present.

None had anticipated the sudden, dramatic turn of events that followed.

One of the Yinfutis was, in fact, the very root essence of the Buddha Flame Root.

Furthermore, this particular Buddha Flame Root essence was none other than the sole Purple Buddha in the Divine Land—the progenitor root of the Dragon Tree Buddha.

And astonishingly, the Dragon Tree Buddha was not a human cultivator but a formidable, enigmatic great demon.

This deeply unsettling piece of information was so profound that even the disciples of the formidable Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect had never encountered it before.

"It beggars belief that the Dragon Tree Buddha's essence is linked to the Formless Tree—but what precisely *is* this Formless Tree?"

Perched upon a gargantuan lotus leaf, a middle-aged monk adorned in crimson robes, his features contorted into an expression of bewilderment, spoke with a voice heavy with mixed emotions.

"Uncle-Master," the youth beside him, identified as Red Dragon, inquired, "The Dragon Tree Buddha has fled, wounded, and the Saintess of the Buddha Shrine's Yinfuti is in hot pursuit—what course of action should we take?"

"We shall seize the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman of the Buddha Shrine as a hostage," the middle-aged monk declared with a chilling, cold chuckle, a glint of lethal intent flashing in his eyes. "Should that individual dare to slay the Dragon Tree Buddha, we shall immediately dispatch the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman."

In the very next instant.

He vanished from the surface of the lotus leaf in a blur of movement.

Simultaneously, upon the immense Buddha Lotus of the Buddha Shrine, a crimson-clad figure, now revealed to be in the Divine King Realm, materialized abruptly.

The middle-aged monk extended a massive hand, emanating an overwhelming aura, and reached directly for the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman.

In terms of sheer cultivation base, he held a distinct advantage, being two minor realms superior to the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman, who was positioned at the First Layer of the Divine King Realm.

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman found herself utterly incapable of mounting any resistance. Before the overwhelming force of the approaching hand, she was swiftly and decisively captured.

The Yoga Godlord’s eyes widened in sheer fury, and he bellowed, "Why does your Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect perpetrate such an act against our Buddhist Sect's Saintess?"

"Hmph, do you truly require an explanation?" the middle-aged monk retorted with a frigid expression, his voice dripping with disdain. "Return and inform the Saint Old Man to personally escort the partner of the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman to our Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect to offer a formal apology!"

With a dismissive wave of his sleeve, he dissolved into the void, taking the captive Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman with him.

His form then reappeared on the original lotus leaf, the ripples of space settling around him.

The void warped and shimmered.

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor, hands clasped behind his back, approached with a palpably grim demeanor.

"Oracle Buddha Ancestor, what is your intention in confronting us?" the middle-aged monk inquired, his brow furrowed, his gaze sharp as a honed blade.

Despite the considerable might of the Jade Buddha Sect, their Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect possessed an ancient and deeply entrenched foundation, rendering them unafraid. If the Oracle Buddha Ancestor chose to act, he vowed to make the Jade Buddha Sect pay a ruinous price.

"The Yinfuti, bestowed upon our Jade Buddha Sect by the Eternal Divine Hall, whose very essence is the Buddha Flame, has now been compromised and fused by the Dragon Tree Buddha—does your Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect not owe us an explanation for this transgression?" the Oracle Buddha Ancestor demanded, his voice heavy with unspoken threats.

"..."

Upon hearing these words, the middle-aged monk’s face stiffened noticeably.

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor's accusation was not without merit; the sheer, unassailable power of the Eternal Divine Hall was a force that even their Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect dared not challenge directly.

However, from the perspective of the Dragon Tree Buddha, this particular Yinfuti was undeniably its original root, and thus, rightfully belonged to it.

"Once we have conferred with the Dragon Tree Buddha, we shall certainly furnish you with a satisfactory explanation, not only to yourselves but also to the esteemed Eternal Divine Hall!"

After a moment of contemplation, the middle-aged monk replied with composure.

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor remained expressionless, his silence lasting a beat before he gave a slight nod.

The situation had escalated into extreme complexity; the singular Purple Buddha of the Divine Land, the Dragon Tree Buddha, had been resurrected and repossessed his origin. This development had already surpassed the Jade Buddha Sect's capacity to manage.

"Should I... submit a report to the Eternal Divine Hall?"

A notion suddenly sparked within the Oracle Buddha Ancestor's consciousness.

In the subsequent moment.

He firmly suppressed the emerging thought.

The Eternal Divine Hall was shrouded in profound mystery, akin to a Divine Dragon glimpsed partially but never in its entirety—he had no idea of its whereabouts to even attempt a report, should he wish to.

"Let's depart!"

Abruptly, the middle-aged monk’s voice boomed, and sweeping up a beam of light, he ascended, quitting the Jade Buddha Cave Sky alongside the Red Dragon and the others.

The Yoga Godlord clenched his fists, his heart brimming with animosity: "Let's make haste back and inform the Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor!"

"Yes!"

The other disciples of the Buddha Shrine, their countenances etched with sorrow and indignation, responded in unison.

The contingent from the Buddha Shrine likewise exited the Jade Buddha Cave Sky.

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor did not impede their departure.

The formidable strength of the Buddha Shrine was an undeniable fact.

Presently, with the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman having been taken by the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect, there was no compelling reason for their Jade Buddha Sect to further exacerbate the distress of those Buddha Shrine disciples.

Reflecting on this, the Oracle Buddha Ancestor cast another glance at the formation, now marred by a substantial breach, a feeling of vexation stirring within him.

"Everyone..."

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor surveyed the assembled powerhouses from various Buddha Sect factions, addressing them with measured calm: "This Grand Assembly of All Buddhas, initially convened by the Jade Buddha Sect, was intended to commence and conclude harmoniously. However, none could have foreseen such a monumental disruption! Consequently, there is no longer any purpose in continuing this assembly—I bid you all to disperse..."

Upon hearing these pronouncements, the numerous powerhouses occupying the God King Realm, positioned upon the lotus leaves, exchanged meaningful glances.

An profound silence descended upon the atmosphere above the lake.

"Very well!"

A formidable figure within the God King Realm uttered a sigh, proceeding to guide his Sect's disciples away from the Nine-leaf Buddha Lotus without delay.

The other major Sects similarly commenced their withdrawals.

The expanse of the lake soon became devoid of attendees.

Once these influential forces departed from the Jade Buddha Cave Sky, the cultivators belonging to lesser factions, situated at the periphery, could no longer remain either, and thus they too vacated the Jade Buddha Cave Sky.

What was originally envisioned as a grand assembly for the Ten Thousand Buddhas Dynasty concluded in such a desolate fashion.

...

Hovering above the Land of Thousands of Buddhas, a vibrant purple light streaked rapidly, cleaving through the void.

It was none other than the fleeing Dragon Tree Buddha.

"Who in existence could this individual be? How can he possess such overwhelming might?"

While in rapid flight, the Dragon Tree Buddha’s mind raced, seeking to unravel the origins of Ye Yun.

The Infinite Light Buddha Lord had, at considerable expense, dispatched a sliver of his divine spirit to the Divine Land.

The essence of this fragment of purple light, when united with his original physical form, had elevated his cultivation realm to a level that was not exceptionally high.

Even the integration with the Buddha Flame Root had propelled his realm upward by another tier, augmenting his physical resilience—yet, to his profound astonishment, it still proved insufficient to vanquish Ye Yun.

The opponent's swordsmanship was of a terrifying caliber.

It evoked a dread akin to that of the swordsmanship wielded by the shadowy figure responsible for cleaving his body countless eons in the past.

"To conquer this adversary, I must retrieve all the dispersed clones of the Buddha Flame Root..."

A crucial realization dawned upon the Dragon Tree Buddha's consciousness.