Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 810

In Year 7720 of the Xia Calendar, Blue Star Star Domain

"Beep, beep, beep…"

A piercing alarm abruptly blared from the Lunar Base. Zhou Yuan and Lin Hongcong, on duty there, instantly grew vigilant and set off the base’s alarm.

"What’s happening?"

"The defense system is alarmed."

"Where is the enemy?"

The pair rushed into the command center amid the deafening alarms, yet no enemies could be seen.

"Zhou Yuan, Lin Hongcong, quickly lead people out of the base; enemies are lurking in space, drawing near."

At that instant, Lin Jiang’s voice transmitted over. Startled, the two pondered how Lin Jiang, distant on Blue Star, had learned of it, but they dared not delay and hastily guided their team from Lunar Base.

"Thief, show yourself!"

Following repeated searches, Lin Hongcong at last detected the foe. He drew the Slaying God Spear and thrust it forward, unleashing dark energy from the tip that detonated amid the stars. Three figures materialized from the void—they were three Buddhist cultivators.

"It’s those bald monks!"

"Kill them!"

As soon as the trio emerged, ten blasts from the Spiritual Cannon struck them, while lasers wove a deadly web. In desperation, the three unleashed their full might to counter.

Lin Hongcong charged ahead, jabbing relentlessly at one Buddhist cultivator with his spear. Over recent centuries, aware of his weak battle prowess, Lin Hongcong had immersed himself in mastering the Slaying God Spear. Now his spear arts shone brilliantly, echoing the legendary prowess of Lin Batian from long ago.

These three Buddhist cultivators possessed immense power, rivaling the former Arhat Huangyuan in strength. Yet, two fists could hardly match four hands. Close to Blue Star, two fleets of Space Battleships stood guard, primed to fire over a dozen volleys anytime, pinning them down fiercely.

"Senior Brother, I am here to help you."

Moments later, three more figures arrived, launching assaults on the Space Battleships.

In the ambush, one Space Battleship exploded into flames, but the remaining vessels swiftly repositioned and restored order to the fight.

"Leave none alive, kill them all."

Cao Ying soon arrived, commanding over ten Tao Achieving cultivators to ensure at least two faced each Buddhist cultivator.

"Senior Brother Chengzang, what should we do?"

From the shadows, the final band of Buddhist cultivators neared Blue Star, where an Arhat spoke up.

"Save them."

Chengzang Arhat replied, fully aware that revealing himself now wouldn’t turn the tide, yet unable to abandon his six brothers to peril.

"Indeed, more are coming. Demon Queen, your turn now."

Cao Ying held back from the fray, recalling how Puxiang’s eleven arhats had yielded only six before, so she called upon the newly arrived Demon Queen.

"Demon Emperors, for our demon race’s future, charge with me!"

The Demon Queen agreed with a nod; by then, demons and humans enjoyed a century of profound peace. Humans had fully vacated Fangzhang Continent, while demons vowed against unprovoked strikes on humanity.

Even demons in Shen Continent’s west had unified under the Demon Queen, who dispatched a Demon Emperor to force their retreat, reserving just a sliver of land for the demon race’s flourishing.

Demons surpassing Demon King level now roamed human lands freely, gaining legal rights for trade.

With the Demon Queen’s entry, the battlefield flipped instantly. Her might ranked among Blue Star’s top three. Her first strike nearly erased an arhat, shattering his form.

"Senior Brother Chengzang, we can’t last; foes overwhelm us. You carry relics—flee to the nearest planet at once."

"Senior Brother Chengzang, for Buddhism’s grand cause, depart swiftly."

"Senior Brother Chengzang…"

Sensing doom closing in, the arhats urgently implored Chengzang Arhat. They even grasped how detection occurred and pressed him to escape first.

Chengzang Arhat eyed his junior brothers with deep reluctance. He knew death awaited them today, but indecision wasn’t his way—he decided promptly.

Abruptly, flames engulfed Chengzang Arhat entirely. The fireball then rocketed toward Blue Star at tremendous velocity.

"Stop him!"

With a resounding shout, Cao Ying struck personally, her sword clashing against the fireball. It exploded into fragments, yet they kept hurtling down toward Blue Star.

Pursuing it relentlessly, Cao Ying lost track after breaching the atmosphere. She queried the satellite, which revealed the glowing shards vanishing upon entry into the atmosphere.

"Uncle, an arhat appears to have infiltrated Blue Star. Dispatch investigators at once; we cannot allow any to slip away."

"On Blue Star, no need to fret over the space battlefield's status."

"Everything remains firmly in hand; none of those ten arhats will get away."

After her words, Cao Ying plunged into the fray. The Buddhist cultivator now lacked reinforcements, freeing her from any need to hold back.

Thirty minutes passed, and surges of spiritual auras cascaded down as all ten arhats fell in defeat. Blue Star's forces suffered no losses among high-level cultivators, though numerous sustained heavy wounds, and three Space Battleships were obliterated. Crew members aboard failed to evacuate and perished.

"Ancestor, is this the might of Buddhist cultivation? Incredible!"

For some, this marked their first clash with an arhat, leaving them awestruck by Buddhist cultivation's prowess. Battles often pitted two or three against one, bolstered by two Transmigration Stage experts and countless Space Battleships, yet they couldn't crush them unscathed. The arhats' formidable power stood plain.

"Clean up the battlefield."

Cao Ying offered few words, merely directing the cleanup while stressing no collection of the arhats' spiritual auras. No one pressed for explanations.

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"Looks like you're stuffed to the brim."

In Huaxia, Lin Jiang remarked to Xia Qingshan, "Xia Qingshan showed up post-Cao Ying's departure, even supplying intel on the arhat's trail."

"Eleven arhats plus one bodhisattva—quite the feast."

Xia Qingshan gave a nod. Awakened for centuries, he'd only savored Lin Wanli previously, but now gorging on such vast spiritual auras in mere moments had surged his power immensely, leaving him thoroughly sated.

"One more arhat got away."

"I'm aware, yet I can't track him. He possesses a concealment ability. Planets under Buddhist cultivator rule often wield such skills."

"Insights from Puxiang's Zen staff Item Spirit reveal Buddhist cultivators excel at infiltration. Fail to nab him, and we risk internal sabotage."

"With your iron grip on Blue Star, nothing can be done?"

"Huaxia might struggle, but other regions are uncertain."

Lin Jiang noted Buddhist cultivators' mastery of debate and persuasion. He feared none in Huaxia, but elsewhere, vulnerability loomed. Poorer locales often embraced religion as deliverance.

Blue Star harbored religions, though Huaxia banned them under Lin Jiang's strict rule. Other areas clung to faiths with legions of devotees, Buddhism proving especially potent.

"Even elsewhere, believers shouldn't stir major chaos, right?"

"In principle, yes, but a fiery backyard could divert my focus. Lingjing Star outmatches us; only total resource focus secures victory."

"Got it, I'll track him down for certain. You dispatch hunters too. Spreading their doctrine demands exposure."

"Undeniably so. Also, post-power boost, any fresh abilities? Buddhism's Stargate Secret Technique harnesses rule power."

"None yet—too little intake. I hope more Buddhist waves crash here to meet their doom."

Xia Qingshan shook his head; even with secrets, he'd withhold them. Truthfully, one Bodhisattva and ten arhats barely scratched the surface.

Lin Jiang mumbled under his breath, prompting Xia Qingshan's headshake—he refused the quarrel. Swiftly, he faded from view.

"Ancestor, you summoned me."

"Qiu Weidao, a Buddhist loose end has breached Blue Star. Mobilize hunters immediately; deny him any foothold. Take him out."

"Understood, Ancestor. What's the invader's power level?"

"An arhat, matching a Tao Achiever, but his battle prowess far exceeds a standard one. I grant you authority to rally other Tao Achievers and deploy Huaxia military base armaments. Locate him, then report—I'll handle the kill myself."

"Yes, Ancestor. I understand. I will make the arrangements and send skilled soldiers to investigate this matter."

Qiu Weidao nodded in acknowledgment. In the last few years, no notable achievements had come his way. Though he had reached Tao Achiever, he was still nothing but a tool manipulated by Lin Jiang. With Lin Jiang placing such immense importance on this issue, he had to treat it with the utmost seriousness.