Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 994: Worthy of the Buddha Lord

"Ye Chen?"

Hearing the familiar voice, the Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor experienced a mixture of surprise and joy.

It was truly unexpected for the long-lost Buddha Lord Ye Chen to make an appearance at such a critical juncture.

"That guy?" Within the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect, the middle-aged monk who had participated in the Grand Assembly of All Buddhas at the Jade Buddha Cave, felt a jolt upon recognizing Ye Yun's voice.

His gaze immediately darted towards a specific location.

Two figures gradually resolved from the blur in the void.

Among them, a young man clad in white was undeniably familiar. He was none other than the dao companion of the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman, the very individual Yinfuti had spoken of within the Holy Buddha Sect.

"Hmph! It seems the object of our arduous search has been found with such ease!"

The middle-aged monk forced a stern expression and rapidly moved to stand beside the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman.

Swiftly, he placed a hand upon her head.

Concurrently, the delicate form of the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman was held captive by another Divine King Realm expert.

In essence.

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman found herself under the simultaneous duress of two God King realm experts.

Any attempted movement on her part would invite an immediate, decisive strike.

Such close proximity meant that even if a Divine Emperor Realm Powerhouse were to intervene, there would be insufficient time to render aid.

"Buddha Lord, you have finally arrived!"

The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor returned to Ye Yun's side, whispering his relief.

"Hmm!"

Ye Yun offered a nod.

He cast his gaze upon the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect, his expression impassive as he stated, "They possess considerable audacity to have captured Luo Ye!"

"Indeed, Buddha Lord, they are employing Luo Ye as a hostage to pressure the Holy Buddha Sect and yourself..."

The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor managed a bitter, despairing smile.

"Fear not, now that I am present, their schemes will not prevail!"

Ye Yun replied with calm assurance.

The Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor let out a sigh, his attention then drawn to the purple-robed youth accompanying Ye Yun.

The youth, with his refined features, evoked a sense of familiarity in the ancestor.

He attempted to probe the youth's aura but detected no trace of a cultivation base, as if the other had deliberately masked it.

Meanwhile, on the opposing side.

The appearance of Ye Yun without the Dragon Tree Buddha caused many God King experts of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect to adopt grim expressions, sensing a dire premonition.

Could it be that the Dragon Tree Buddha had met his end?

At this juncture, a dignified, red-robed monk emerged from the ranks of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

The surrounding God King experts instinctively retreated a half-step.

This individual was none other than the current Sect Master of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect—the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor.

The Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor's gaze fell upon the purple-robed youth, finding him unfamiliar, and he inquired with a frown, "Ye Chen, what have you done with the Dragon Tree Buddha?"

"Nothing significant!"

Ye Yun responded with a slight smile, his eyes fixing on the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman.

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's mouth was sealed, rendering her mute. All she could do was convey her distress through her anxious eyes, repeatedly gesturing towards Ye Yun.

"This individual dons the robes of the Dragon Tree Buddha; where precisely have you taken him?"

Gazing intently at the purple-robed youth, the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor detected something amiss and demanded angrily.

"Deliver the Dragon Tree Buddha immediately, or face our unbridled wrath!"

"Hand him over at once!"

Another God King expert echoed the demand with harsh words.

The Dragon Tree Buddha had returned of his own accord, his former flesh restored, yet his cultivation remained frail after his revival.

His individual strength paled in comparison to the formidable might of the entire Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

However.

In the hearts of these God King experts, the Dragon Tree Buddha held a status akin to a foundational ancestor, a figure of immense gravitas.

Should anyone have been responsible for his demise, it would signify an eternal feud with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

Fueled by this conviction, the experts of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect became exceedingly agitated, teetering on the precipice of losing control.

Ye Yun was fully cognizant of their volatile state.

"Dragon Tree, descend and make them yield!"

Ye Yun instructed gently.

"Understood, Buddha Lord!"

Dragon Tree acknowledged, his form gracefully descending.

"Everyone, exercise extreme caution!"

The Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor's expression turned icy as he issued an immediate warning.

This youth in purple emanated an aura of mystery that was utterly unfathomable.

"Sect Master, just now Ye Chen referred to him as Dragon Tree, and his appearance..."

The middle-aged monk's eyes darted back and forth as he stammered.

"Dragon Tree?"

The Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor appeared taken aback, a dawning realization crossing his features.

A sudden realization dawned upon Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor, and he exclaimed in astonishment, "Could this individual possibly be... the true manifestation of the Buddha Flame Root?"

"Indeed, Sect Master, he is precisely the Buddha Flame Root’s true form; I personally witnessed him in this very guise within the Jade Buddha Cave Sky!" the middle-aged monk proclaimed loudly.

Upon hearing this declaration, not only Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor but also the other God King experts fell into a profound silence.

Whoosh!

With a gentle touch, Dragon Tree caused the Mountain Protection Array to part, creating an opening through which he gracefully descended.

Like a delicate leaf drifting down, he landed before the gathered multitude of experts from the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

"The Dragon Tree Buddha and I have become a singular entity; I am the newly formed Dragon Tree!" Dragon Tree announced with a calm demeanor as he surveyed the assembled crowd.

At that precise moment.

The palpable aura emanating from his being erupted without the slightest forewarning.

It was the aura of a Half-Step God Emperor Realm, possessing an unimaginable might that pressed down upon the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect's experts like an immense mountain, stealing their breath away.

"Become one?"

Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor's mind was in a state of confusion, struggling to fully comprehend the staggering implications of this revelation.

Following the disciples' return from the Jade Buddha Cave Sky, they had meticulously recounted all the events that transpired within.

Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor was already aware that the Dragon Tree Buddha's physical form was, in fact, the Formless Tree.

Furthermore, the roots of the Formless Tree constituted the genuine manifestation of the Buddha Flame Root, which had been passed down as the Yinfuti within the Jade Buddha Sect for countless millennia.

The intricate web of relationships was undeniable.

Previously, within the Jade Buddha Cave Sky, numerous witnesses had observed firsthand the fusion occurring between the Dragon Tree Buddha and the Buddha Flame Root.

At that juncture, the Dragon Tree Buddha had clearly held the dominant position.

How, then, after merely a few days, had the Dragon Tree Buddha merged with the Buddha Flame Root?

Even more perplexing was the fact that after this potent fusion, the Dragon Tree Buddha had not assumed the dominant role, a turn of events exceedingly difficult to accept.

A surge of indignation welled up within his chest.

Gathering his resolve, Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor questioned, "Since you two are now one, what was the reason for merging with the Dragon Tree Buddha?"

"Is it truly that difficult to comprehend? The Buddhist laws espoused by the Dragon Tree Buddha did not align with my own, and consequently, he willingly relinquished his position, allowing himself to be absorbed by me," Dragon Tree responded with unwavering composure.

Observing this unfolding scene from the void, Ye Yun offered a subtle nod of approval.

This Dragon Tree fellow was undeniably astute, his fabrication perfectly crafted, requiring no further instruction.

Excellent.

Such an explanation was more than sufficient to quell the persistent inquiries originating from the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

"The Buddhist laws of the Dragon Tree Buddha do not align with yours? How could such a thing be possible?" Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor murmured, his countenance etched with profound disbelief.

Buzz!

A tremor ran through Dragon Tree's being as he emitted a radiant purple Buddha light.

This spectacular purple luminescence surged outwards like an unstoppable tide, expanding in all directions.

Every God King expert who was touched by this ethereal purple light experienced a palpable shift in their expressions, their eyes now reflecting an undeniable air of reverence.

"We pay homage to the Dragon Tree Buddha!"

The first to prostrate himself was the aforementioned middle-aged monk clad in red robes, who had participated in the grand Ten Thousand Buddhas Dynasty Assembly.

As he knelt, a cascade of other God King experts followed suit, bending their knees in unison.

"We pay homage to the Dragon Tree Buddha!"

With a profound sigh, Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor finally lowered himself to his knees at Dragon Tree's feet.

He recognized that the newly manifested Dragon Tree Buddha possessed an extraordinary level of power, both in terms of his mastery of Buddhist law and his cultivation realm, far surpassing that of the former Dragon Tree Buddha.

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect was in dire need of such a formidable expert at the Half-Step God Emperor Realm.

One to provide oversight and elevate the sect's overall strength.

Another to diligently follow the teachings of the new Dragon Tree Buddha and persist in their cultivation of the supreme Buddhist Path.

"As anticipated of the Buddha Lord, you resolved the matter of the former Dragon Tree Buddha in a single stroke!"

Standing beside Ye Yun, Holy Sky Buddha Ancestor curved his lips, revealing a faint, indescribable expression of triumphant pride.