Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 816

Qingyun, Blue Star.

The Buddhist cultivators originating from Lingjing Star have all gathered at the Shujia in Yangjiang City. As a prominent local affluent family, Shujia possesses numerous grand villas where over a hundred people can be accommodated.

Bodhisattva Changguang assembled the group and swiftly activated his abilities to link with Lingjing Star's Wanfa Temple through a divine mirror. Given the vast distance, dozens of arhat vajras needed to combine their spells to establish the connection successfully.

Bodhisattva Changguang conversed with Bodhisattva Kongyan for thirty minutes before they started sending over various materials assembled by Chengzang. Sadly, they lacked the ability to transmit data like a computer; playback occurred piece by piece, mainly consisting of video content.

Over a hundred individuals rotated in performing spells, as Bodhisattva Changguang and two companions engaged in talks within the study.

"I have examined the Buddha Master golden body forged by Chengzang. The amassed mental power proves extremely scarce and inadequate for our single use. To propagate our doctrines across Blue Star, we need to subdue Blue Star's cultivators first for a solid base. I propose we initiate from Qingyun and claim it at once."

"Junior Brother, Chengzang's words hold truth. Patience remains essential as we await Senior Brother Kong Yan dispatching a major force before making moves. Just our group of over a hundred falls short."

"Senior Brother, don't fault Junior Brother for despairing. Blue Star boasts four billion inhabitants, nearly tenfold Lingjing Star's populace. Should we lead them, us three could ascend to true Buddha status and head to Ling Star for everlasting joy."

A Bodhisattva remarked, his envy surging upon discovering Blue Star's population. Four billion souls represent a vast treasure trove. Ranking weaker among Lingjing Star's Bodhisattvas, they pondered how little share they'd get if a full expedition arrived from Lingjing Star.

"Senior Brother, cease invoking precepts against me. My thoughts are for the Buddhist temple's benefit. Greater our followers, feebler Blue Star's strength grows…"

The speaker uttered icily; Buddhist precepts bind lesser cultivators. At their stature, all grasp the precepts' essence. Their Buddhist minds stand unyieldingly firm. Such a slight transgression means little.

"And your view, Junior Brother?"

Bodhisattva Changguang turned to the other Bodhisattva.

"Senior Brother, thousands of years have passed without Lingjing Star yielding a true Buddha."

The other Bodhisattva murmured gently, startling Bodhisattva Changguang.

Originally a realm of cultivators, Lingjing Star saw Buddhism arrive as newcomers. Initial sages spread the faith successfully, their immense merits transforming high monks into true Buddhas who departed for Ling Star.

Later, some local Buddhist cultivators attained true Buddha status too, yet their numbers dwindled progressively. None emerged for millennia, owing to virtue's scarcity.

Steering all of Blue Star offers unparalleled merit. Success here could elevate dozens from Lingjing Star to true Buddhas, his intent unmistakable.

"Junior brothers, after Chengzang Arhat completes relaying Blue Star's details, we'll seek Senior Brother Kong Yan's counsel."

"Very well, we'll abide by Senior Brother Kong Yan's judgment."

The pair fell silent, observing Kong Yan's stance. Approval would be ideal; rejection wouldn't halt their independent action.

Though Lingjing Star thrives as a Buddhist world, sects diverge in customs. Buddhism splits into myriad lineages across thousands of temples. As Bodhisattvas with followers and their own halls, how could they neglect their kin? Hand over merits to rivals?

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Five hundred miles from Yangjiang City, six highways and five railways in and out stand sealed for assorted causes, permitting outflows but blocking inflows, with airspace restrictions enacted discreetly.

"Old Zhu, preparations complete. Geographic info spanning ten thousand miles around Yangjiang City loads fully into the system—Qingyun's latest data. Arrangement robots stand ready too."

"Excellent, startup nears. The formation features three tiers: outermost containment barrier igniting all spiritual veins in ten thousand miles, middle defense array, innermost assault array. Energy shortfall? Spirit stones will suffice."

Zhu Bin gave a firm nod. Lin Jiang had specifically called on him to act this time. Had Qingyun been their own turf, things wouldn’t have gotten so messy. Yet for the moment, upholding a minimal pretense was still necessary.

"Let’s begin."

His order rang out, unleashing hundreds of robots from multiple nodes. They zipped toward preset spots, deploying formation bases and flags, every location meticulously pre-calculated.

Once the formation bases and flags stood ready, spiritual veins across ten thousand miles fell under their grasp. Spiritual energy from those veins got pulled in, linking up with the formation parts. Before long, a massive formation took shape.

This marked the containment formation as the initial layer; right away, the second layer—defense formation—began activating, shielding everything from within outward.

The moment the containment barrier rose, Shu family members in Yangjiang, Bodhisattva Changguang included, sensed it. Shock rippled through them as they rushed skyward, faces twisting at the sight of the gleaming barrier overhead.

"Chengzang, what’s happening here?"

"Martial Uncle, I…"

Chengzang felt utterly flustered and bewildered, his thoughts a total void. He’d stayed extra cautious over the years, never slipping up once.

"Senior Brother, they’ve found us out. We have to break free!"

"Assemble every disciple—we break out and clash head-on!"

Bodhisattva Changguang acted with ruthless speed. His words barely ended when he summoned an earthen bowl. A streak of golden light erupted from it, blasting upward.

The golden beam slammed into the transparent barrier and ricocheted back, unable to pierce through.

"That bald donkey’s onto us. Time to reveal ourselves!"

Cao Ying’s voice boomed across the heavens, followed by numerous figures materializing in the air.

"Citizens of Yangjiang City, evacuate at once—a massive battle looms…"

A broadcast blared out, with Qingyun pushing the alert to phones, watches, and every electronic gadget. Street screens flashed the message too, stunning the crowds.

"Ten, nine, eight…"

A figure beside Cao Ying started the countdown. Those ten seconds gave Yangjiang City’s folk a shot to respond and flee past the barrier. Controls would trap them too, but lives stayed safe once things cleared up later. This was their final push.

"Wretched beast!"

Rage exploded among the Bodhisattvas, propelling them skyward to hunt their foes.

"Kill!"

Cao Ying led the charge, Demon Queen, Shenwu Demon Emperor, and Fire Scale Demon Emperor right behind.

"Space Battleship, heed this! Lock down Qingyun. Slaughter any unmarked cultivator daring to take flight—no survivors."

Lin Jiang arrived on site, issuing commands to the Space Battleship. He dove in personally, eager for his first clash with a Buddhist cultivator—this chance couldn’t slip away.

"Little Ying, I’ll handle this bald donkey. Find another target."

Lin Jiang targeted Bodhisattva Changguang, who reeked of villainy, itching to crush him himself.

Bodhisattva Changguang wielded immense power, surpassing even past Puxiang. An earthen bowl hovered over his head, draping endless protective breaths—a top-tier defensive treasure. His Zen staff in hand could pulverize mountains effortlessly.

Lin Jiang unleashed full fury, instantly calling forth the Soul Changing Dharma Appearance. Three heads, six arms: two gripped spears, two nocked a Sagittarius Bow, a longsword hovered midair, and one hand clutched a golden bell.

Magical treasures assaulted relentlessly, leaving Bodhisattva Changguang overwhelmed. Lin Jiang’s every blow landed at maximum force, straining his defenses to the limit.

"Smack"

Bodhisattva Changguang shattered a sacred relic without hesitation, his aura exploding upward.

"Only you would know that."

Lin Jiang sneered coldly, igniting the Lamp Burning Technique at fiftyfold strength, his power eclipsing the sun itself.

"Die!"

Lin Jiang roared and lunged, Slaying God Spear in grip, its shadows coiling like dragons in endless thrusts.

"Gather."

Bodhisattva Changguang stowed his Zen staff, pouring spiritual power into the earthen bowl. A golden beam locked onto Lin Jiang, exerting a mighty suction to drag him inside for refinement.

"Do you really think you can take me?"

Lin Jiang chanted a spell to stabilize his form, positioning the Slaying God Spear atop the Sagittarius Bow. As he let it go, the Slaying God Spear morphed into a streak of white light, shattering Bodhisattva Changguang’s earthen bowl on impact. The bowl exploded immediately, hurling Bodhisattva Changguang backward through the air.