Dragon Tree Buddha's split soul fled, leaving behind his complete physical body and the Buddha Flame Root essence. Ye Yun intends to use the Mahā Infinite Sutra to subdue the boy in rough clothes, who claims to be Yan Fu, one of the four divine trees of the Ancient Realm. Despite initial resistance and Ye Yun severing his hands, Yan Fu eventually seems to accept the Universal Dharma Power, while Ye Yun unexpectedly breaks through to the God Venerate Realm Fifth Layer.
"Hehe, I never anticipated comprehending the third profound meaning of the Mahamudra Sutra—Boundless Beings. Along with my cultivation base, my breakthrough to the God Venerate Realm Fifth Layer this past month is quite a welcome, unexpected gain!"
Ye Yun offered a slight smile.
Reaching the God Venerate Realm Fifth Layer—
Even though it was a minor advancement, for Ye Yun, it exponentially amplified his combat ability, making his power of slaughter even more formidable.
"It's nearly complete..."
Ye Yun directed his gaze towards the youth in the cloth robe, whose appearance was like a treasured Buddha, and spoke with evident relief.
His month's endeavor had proven worthwhile.
Despite the robust disposition of the youth in the cloth robe, he had been successfully guided by Ye Yun.
Three days hence.
The myriad Purple Divine Buddhas vanished, the purple Buddha light receded, returning into Ye Yun's form.
At this juncture, Ye Yun's skin shimmered with a crystal clarity, radiating a subtle violet luminescence. His expression was dignified and majestic, with abundant Buddha light gracing his brows, bestowing upon observers the authentic aura of a divine Buddha.
"With my current mastery of Buddhist Law, I could establish a sect and reign as its founder Buddha. However, such matters hold no interest for me..."
Ye Yun raised his hand, observing his crystalline, wish-granting palm, suffused with faint tendrils of purple Buddha light, and shook his head with a gentle chuckle.
For him, cultivating the Mahamudra Sutra and attaining the status of a Purple Buddha was merely a secondary outcome.
Even if it had been achieved.
Ye Yun would not dwell on it.
In his heart, his allegiance perpetually lay with the Dragon God Sect.
To the innumerable members of the Dragon Clan, he was revered as the second Ancestor Dragon.
At this precise moment.
The youth in the cloth robe suddenly opened his eyes. Upon seeing Ye Yun, he immediately floated over, prostrating himself at Ye Yun's feet.
"Greetings, Buddha Lord!"
He uttered with deep respect, his countenance alight with sincerity and fervent adoration.
Ye Yun cast a glance upon him.
Ever since he had displayed the third profound meaning of the Mahamudra Sutra, Ye Yun had perceived that his guiding effect had inexplicably intensified.
"Rise..."
Ye Yun delicately waved his hand, and a surge of mystic energy flowed forth, gently levitating the cloth-robed youth.
"I shall impart a scripture scroll to you. Attempt to comprehend it, and see if you can alter your appearance."
Ye Yun stated softly.
Instantly, a purple beam of light shot forth, making contact with the cloth-robed youth's forehead.
The youth in the cloth robe closed his eyes.
After a brief interval, he began to emanate waves of purple Buddha light.
The Buddha light pulsed intensely, appearing to flicker with the specters of numerous divine Buddhas.
"Remarkable, this young one's aptitude for Buddhist Law is also quite commendable!"
Ye Yun expressed his surprise.
To comprehend the scripture so swiftly indicated that the true form of the Buddha Flame Root indeed possessed inherent talent for the Buddhist Path.
However.
This individual's proficiency in Buddhist Law, prior to being guided, was truly unexceptional.
"Perhaps, it is a shift from one extreme to another..."
After observing in silence for a moment, Ye Yun arrived at this conclusion internally.
As the purple Buddha light fluctuated, the appearance of the youth in the cloth robe gradually transformed.
The original Immortal Purple Gold Body of the Dragon Tree Buddha, after a period akin to burning a stick of incense, reverted to his original pure and delicate visage.
The Buddha light dissipated.
"Buddha Lord, I have finally regained my original appearance!"
The cloth-robed youth exclaimed with joy.
"Excellent. You are considerably more pleasing to the eyes now!"
Ye Yun remarked with a smile.
The youth in the cloth robe gazed at Ye Yun, his face brimming with devotion, and declared, "Buddha Lord, in the time to come, I shall remain by your side and diligently cultivate Buddhist Law..."
"Very well!"
Ye Yun nodded in agreement.
The divine skill of guidance functioned similarly to the divine skill of a slave seal; once a master was recognized, the bond was essentially immutable.
Now, the youth in the cloth robe perceived Ye Yun unequivocally as his Buddha Lord and was prepared to follow him for life.
"Buddha Lord, I humbly request you bestow a name upon me..."
The cloth-robed youth said respectfully.
"Hmm... Since the body of the Formless Tree contains the blood of an Ancestor Dragon, why not name you Dragon Tree as well? Later, if that fellow returns, I shall dispatch him with a sword..."
Ye Yun stated with a faint smile.
"Understood, Buddha Lord!"
The youth in the cloth robe readily concurred with a smile.
He was the new "Dragon Tree," with the suffix "Buddha" removed.
"Let us depart..."
Ye Yun surveyed the vacant subterranean expanse, seemingly recalling something, and then exited the location accompanied by the youth in the cloth robe.
Together, they ascended into the void.
"Buddha Lord, where shall our journey take us next?"
Dragon Tree inquired quietly, glancing around.
"Let us pay a visit to the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect..."
Ye Yun mused before replying.
The Dragon Tree Buddha's words from before were incomplete; several matters still required Ye Yun's clarification.
For instance:
Why did the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect establish a legacy on the Cangnan Continent?
Was there an undisclosed connection between them and the so-called Xuantian Sect?
...
At this very moment.
Outside the protective mountain array of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect, countless powerful cultivators from the Buddha Sect were suspended in the void.
These were all formidable members of the Holy Buddha Sect.
An entire army of tens of thousands of cultivators, primarily from the God Venerate Realm, accompanied by dozens of individuals in the Divine King Realm.
The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor, with his hands clasped behind his back, stood among the many Divine King Realm experts.
His expression was grim, his gaze sharp as a sword, fixed intently upon the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect nestled beneath the array.
It had been a long time since the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect had captured the Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf from their Holy Buddha Sect within the Jade Buddha Cave Sky. This act had immensely enraged the Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor, prompting him to lead all his sect's experts in a full-force encirclement of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.
The Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect possessed formidable strength, boasting numerous Divine King Realm experts within its ranks. In terms of sheer power, it was not inferior to the Holy Buddha Sect.
The two forces were locked in an even match.
Therefore, despite his profound anger, the Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor did not initiate an immediate assault.
A conflict between the two major forces would undoubtedly result in a catastrophe for the Land of Thousands of Buddhas, potentially creating an opening for other factions to ascend.
"Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor, the Dragon Tree Buddha from our sect is currently unaccounted for. If you could hand over Ye Chen, the partner of Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf, we can immediately release Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf!"
Beneath the Mountain Protection Array, a Divine King Realm expert from the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect declared loudly, his hands resting behind his back.
The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor's brow furrowed.
Beside him, a monk in the Divine King Realm could not help but exclaim indignantly, "Ye Chen and the Dragon Tree Buddha disappeared simultaneously. Where do you expect us to find him?"
"That is your concern! After all, it is an undeniable fact, witnessed by all, that Ye Chen injured the Dragon Tree Buddha! If you do not surrender Ye Chen, we will not release Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf. If you genuinely wish to attack the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect, then proceed!"
That Divine King Realm expert bellowed.
"Absurd! Do you truly believe our Holy Buddha Sect harbors fear of your Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect?"
The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor swept his sleeve, his expression icy.
Recently, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect's demeanor in negotiations had been exceptionally arrogant.
They demanded that the Holy Buddha Sect hand over Ye Chen.
Who exactly was Ye Chen?
He was the second Purple Buddha of the Divine Land.
Furthermore, he was destined to be the future supreme leader of their Holy Buddha Sect.
Ye Chen's cultivation was unfathomable; not only were his Buddhist laws outstanding, but his swordsmanship was equally superb, proving too much even for the Dragon Tree Buddha of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.
Such a monumental figure, whom there was no time to sufficiently praise, how could the Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor possibly dare to offend him?
"Hmph!"
The Divine King Realm expert extended his hand, seizing Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf, and sneered, "If your Holy Buddha Sect intends to act, then we shall kill Sacred Woman Fallen Leaf first!"
"You..."
Faced with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect's evident intention to act, the numerous experts of the Holy Buddha Sect were instantly consumed by speechless rage.
The void shimmered.
Two figures gradually materialized from the void.
"Who dares to bully my partner?"
A gentle voice resonated throughout the emptiness.
