Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 817

Blue Star, Qiyun

Yangjiang City, a metropolis with a population reaching hundreds of thousands, saw swift escape for those who reacted promptly, while the unprepared were completely annihilated.

The destructive aftermath of the Tao Achieving battle and subsequent tribulations had reduced the entire city to ruins. Broken roofs and collapsed walls lay everywhere. Even imposing structures, once impervious to missile strikes, crumbled one after another.

Bodhisattva Changguang, repelled by Lin Jiang’s strike, swiftly reappeared, spitting golden blood. Enveloped by a dazzling radiance, he conjured a domain with a mere wave of his hand, trapping Lin Jiang within its confines.

Inside this formidable domain, Lin Jiang's strength was not only significantly suppressed but his senses were assailed by innumerable chanting voices. These disorienting sounds threatened to shatter Lin Jiang’s focus, and any lapse in composure could lead to his forced subjugation.

"The Power of Rules"

These four words echoed in Lin Jiang's mind; he recognized the presence of the power of rules, yet lacked the means to wield it.

The suppression of his strength did not instill fear in Lin Jiang, for he possessed an abundance of life force, accumulated over countless years, which he could expend. These past millennia had certainly not been idly spent.

"Wretched beast, will you not surrender?"

Bodhisattva Changguang adopted a solemn and holy demeanor, uttering sacred words that instilled in Lin Jiang a fleeting urge to relinquish his treasures and yield. However, he swiftly cast aside such thoughts.

"Dead old donkey"

Lin Jiang retorted, and with a surge of power, three distinct figures of himself materialized, splitting into three separate attack vectors.

"Impudent"

Bodhisattva Changguang roared fiercely and, with astonishing speed, unleashed a palm strike that expanded exponentially, hurtling towards Lin Jiang.

"Boom"

Lin Jiang met the colossal palm print head-on. In a blinding flash, a Slaying God Spear emerged, its tip exuding a dark aura as it vanished alongside the descending palm.

"Amitabha"

Bodhisattva Changguang intoned a Buddhist chant, and as the words left his lips, a swastika symbol materialized, pressing down upon Lin Jiang. One of his discernible forms became immobilized, causing Lin Jiang’s expression to shift.

"Ever-changing"

Lin Jiang employed another secret technique, and instantly, hundreds of illusory Lin Jiangs appeared within Bodhisattva Changguang’s domain. Some were corporeal, while others were not, making it an arduous task to discern the true Lin Jiang.

Concurrently, the fierce battle within Yangjiang City had escalated to an incredibly intense stage, with the Buddhist forces incurring grievous losses. Cao Ying and the Demon Queen were individually engaged with two Bodhisattvas, holding the upper hand, while the Shenwu Demon Emperor and Fire Scale Demon Emperor confronted Chengzang’s arhats with superior might.

Nearly every arhat found themselves outnumbered, facing more than two opponents. Below the rank of arhats, the diamond warriors of the Buddhist sect were even more vastly outnumbered by the forces of Blue Star. Although the demon race had not deployed sixth-tier warriors, the human contingent boasted a considerable number of Void Achieving cultivators.

Following over a millennium of accelerated spiritual energy regeneration, numerous Void Achieving Stage cultivators had emerged in Huaxia. Prodigies from the early stages, such as Lin Liyan and Ning Li, had already attained the Void Achieving level, with countless others also reaching this formidable stage.

However, the human ranks also suffered casualties. The inherent strength of Buddhist cultivators was exceptionally high, generally surpassing that of conventional cultivators. Many Buddhist practitioners fought with ferocious intensity; frequently, they would sacrifice themselves, entering a state of frenzied combat to create opportunities for their comrades to escape.

"Amitabha, Buddha said, if I do not enter hell, who will enter hell?"

An arhat’s powerful cry echoed, followed by the immolation of his Buddha blood. His aura surged dramatically as he employed a secret technique, consuming his lifespan. Ordinary cultivators, unlike Lin Jiang, could not directly counter such overwhelming power and were forced to evade his devastating strikes.

High above, Cao Ying wielded her flying sword with exceptional mastery. The sword now bore a distinct enhancement, entwined by a thunder dragon, unleashing constant bolts of lightning.

This formidable technique was a newly acquired secret art of Cao Ying, borrowed from the renowned abilities of the Thunder Emperor, known as Primordial Thunder.

At that precise moment, Cao Ying breached the confines of her opponent's domain. However, the domain itself was on the precipice of collapse, unable to impede Cao Ying’s assault. It appeared to have become merely a defensive measure for her adversary, a means to evade direct confrontation.

"That bald donkey's physique is truly resilient."

Cao Ying observed that her opponent, despite enduring over ten direct hits from her, remained remarkably vigorous. She couldn't help but marvel that the bodies of those from the Buddhist sect possessed a fortitude exceeding even that of cultivators specializing in physical prowess; they likely had achieved a state of near invulnerability.

Certainly, being nigh-invulnerable did not equate to absolute invincibility. Cao Ying was acutely aware that under the extreme heat generated by a nuclear weapon, no physical form could possibly endure.

The Demon Queen found herself in a difficult situation, her strength matched against an opponent as formidable as Bodhisattva Changguang. Without access to advanced techniques from the demon race, her power remained static, and though she managed to suppress her foe, the threat was substantial.

"Activate the killing formation and eliminate them!"

Zhu Bin, rather than engaging directly, was orchestrating the formation. Hundreds of Formation Masters were strategically positioned, manipulating the array and seeking the opportune moment. Witnessing the powerful bald man sustain an injury, the killing formation was unleashed, projecting invisible sword energy.

"Is this the appearance of extraterrestrials?"

Before long, Li Qing arrived alongside the elite forces of Ying Continent, numbering close to a hundred individuals. Among them were Zheng Yi and other rising cultivators from Ying Continent.

Presently, on Blue Star, major powers such as Qingyun, Zhou Liao, and Ying Continent each possessed multiple Void Achieving cultivators. Other nations might have a few, typically one or two, having pooled all their resources for their creation, a stark contrast to the systematic cultivation training in Huaxia.

"Li Qing, are you joining the fray?"

Cao Wang and Lin Huafei made their appearance. Despite both being at the Tao Achieving level, they hesitated to plunge into the battle immediately, recognizing their critical role as technicians and the potential catastrophic loss their demise would represent. They were the reserve force.

"Since we've arrived, we intend to fight."

Li Qing stated calmly. Cao Ying had engaged in several discussions with her, largely accommodating Li Qing's requests. Li Qing was well aware that her failure to contribute now would jeopardize any future gains.

"Then let's advance. Zhu Bin, clear a path for her."

"Understood."

Zhu Bin acknowledged, ready to create an opening for Li Qing and her contingent at a moment's notice.

"Those below Void Achieving should not proceed; those above Void Achieving, follow me."

Li Qing nodded. Her entourage included over ten companions at the Soul Changing stage; however, their participation seemed unlikely to be impactful.

Li Qing's arrival and that of her forces served as the decisive blow to the Buddhist cultivators, marking the turning point towards their inevitable defeat.

"The Buddhist sect endures eternally, its true spirit undying. The Buddha Master will grant us resurrection."

"For the glory of the Buddhist sect!"

A contingent of fanatical Buddhist cultivators initiated desperate, self-sacrificial assaults, even resorting to self-detonation. Their devotion to the Buddhist sect was absolute, fueled by the conviction that the Buddha Master possessed the power to revive them.

According to the legends of the Buddhist sect on Lingjing Star, their Buddha Master was an omnipotent entity capable of restoring life even from extinguished true spirits.

Thus, Li Qing and her companions faced immediate peril upon entering the fray, with Buddhist cultivators charging directly at them and exploding, leaving Li Qing in a disheveled state.

"Boom!"

In the intense conflict between the Bodhisattva and the Transmigration Stage, Cao Ying achieved a breakthrough, shattering the opponent's domain. The Bodhisattva's true form fractured, its expended relics completely depleted, rendering it incapable of sustaining the domain.

"Open up!"

Shortly thereafter, the Shenwu Demon Emperor and the Fire Scale Demon Emperor joined the Demon Queen in her battle, assisting her in breaching the enemy's realm.

The two Bodhisattvas hastily retreated to Bodhisattva Changguang's domain, seeking sanctuary. However, upon entering, they discovered Bodhisattva Changguang was precariously holding his ground, his true form on the verge of disintegration.

"One can fight, and three can fight too!"

Upon perceiving the arrival of the other two Bodhisattvas, Lin Jiang let out a furious roar and charged forward once more.

It was not merely Lin Jiang alone who advanced; countless manifestations of Lin Jiang, conjured through transformation techniques, surged ahead. This tactic, reminiscent of the shadow clone jutsu from Naruto, created a bewildering spectacle, making it difficult to discern the genuine entity.

With every powerful strike, Lin Jiang expended his life force, intensifying Bodhisattva Changguang's predicament.

"Boom"

As Cao Ying and the Demon Queen entered the fray, Bodhisattva Changguang's domain finally collapsed entirely.

"The Final Move!"

Bodhisattva Changguang declared to the two newcomers, who both responded with solemn nods.

Subsequently, the trio joined forces, their golden Buddhist blood splashing across the battlefield, gradually coalescing into a majestic and holy Buddha effigy. A formidable aura emanated from it.

"The True Buddha Descends to Earth!"

"We implore you, our Buddha, to aid us in banishing this otherworldly demon king..."

Pooling their might, the three invoked the true form of the Buddha, instilling profound terror in Lin Jiang and his allies. Merely the ambient aura radiating from it left them gasping for breath; the true Buddha's power was overwhelmingly immense.

"Xia Qingshan!"

Lin Jiang bellowed in rage, summoning a colossal handprint. Before the manifestation of the true Buddha could solidify, the handprint obliterated it. The three disciples from Changguang Sect spat out Buddhist blood, sent reeling backward once more.