Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 824

The current day on Blue Star is marked not by white rain, but by the crimson blood of its people falling from the sky.

Lives are extinguished in the heavens, and heart-wrenching scenes are unfolding across Blue Star.

"Amitabha."

Bodhisattva Kongyan bore witness to it all—the inhabitants of Blue Star, with their meager strength, valiantly challenging the Buddhist cultivators, rushing forward with unwavering resolve despite knowing their impending doom.

This display profoundly shocked Bodhisattva Kongyan. He had studied the records of Lingjing Star's downfall, and such a phenomenon had never occurred there. While sacrifices for their cultivation system had been made, the scale was incomparable.

"Senior Brother Kong Yan, Blue Star's resistance is proving incredibly potent. Their desperate state has awakened formidable resolve. We must devise a countermeasure."

"Brother Kong Yan, the Blue Star people's Space Battleship is nearing its arrival."

"I understand. Commence the spell, 'Buddha Suppresses the Blue Star.'"

Bodhisattva Kongyan nodded, his expression grave. With a wave of his hand, six colossal Buddha statues ascended. These statues, transported from Lingjing Star, had been stowed aboard the Sea-crossing Ark during their voyage.

As Bodhisattva Kongyan and his companions initiated their incantations, the six Buddha statues hovered above Blue Star, each radiating pure and immense spiritual energy that permeated the entire planet.

With the energy's propagation, the battling Buddha statues seemed revitalized, their power surging instantaneously. Even previously grievously injured Buddhist cultivators rose to engage anew with ferocity.

On Blue Star's side, a cultivator, assailed by this pervasive energy, was suddenly struck by the conviction that their bloodshed was wrong and sinful. Halting their blade mid-swing, confusion etched on their features, they were swiftly overcome by a Buddhist cultivator.

Such is the might of 'Buddha Suppresses the Blue Star'—it bolsters the conviction and combat prowess of Buddhist cultivators while simultaneously eroding the enemy's spirit. Many cultivators drew strength from their fighting will and animosity towards Buddhist cultivation, but that very spirit was now utterly extinguished.

"Lin Jiang, Lin Jiang, the true Buddha's energy is spreading. It seems I cannot halt it. Hurry and shatter those Buddha statues, quickly!"

Amidst the fray, Lin Jiang apprehended Xia Qingshan's desperate shout. The emergence of the Buddha statues surpassed the capabilities of ordinary cultivators; this was Bodhisattva Kongyan wielding the authentic power of the Buddha, and its strength was formidable—he stood no chance of intercepting it.

Lin Jiang was overwhelmed with anxiety; he found himself utterly ensnared, with no means of escape. Furthermore, the Buddha statues were guarded by numerous protectors, presenting an insurmountable obstacle.

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"Indeed, this Blue Star cannot thrive without my demon race."

Within the Demon God Temple of the Fangzhang Continent, the Demon Queen had made her return, accompanied by high-ranking members of the demon race. A vast contingent of Demon Emperors had already taken to the skies, with the Demon Queen herself moving at a more leisurely pace.

She casually summoned forth the Kuiniu Drum and grasped the drumsticks.

"Boom, boom, boom…"

The resonant beat of the drum echoed, beginning at a slow tempo and gradually accelerating, its sound almost covering the entirety of Blue Star. The demon race warriors engaged in combat heard the drumming, and their morale soared. They too became fearless, fighting with utmost bravery even as their bodies were mangled, refusing to yield.

"Warriors of the demon race, convey this message to those feeble and misguided humans: they must recognize who reigns as the supreme race upon Blue Star!"

The Demon Queen's voice reverberated widely, and the demon race surged forward as if invigorated, their war cries erupting as they charged the enemy.

In the vastness of space, the Space Fleet, which had been diligently guarding Blue Star, reappeared. Hundreds of Space Battleships now formed a formidable cordon around the planet.

"Marshal, shall we engage?"

"Is that even a question? Attack! Target the Buddhist cultivators and open fire!"

The Marshal of the Space Army declared with fierce determination. Issuing this command was not undertaken lightly, given the immense destructive power of the Space Battleships. A missed shot could strike Blue Star's surface, bringing devastation to countless innocent lives. However, in this dire moment, no alternative remained.

"Prepare for bombardment."

"Deploy the battle robots."

"Deploy the Gundams."

"Fire control radar activated, enemy locked."

"Fire at will."

Following the Marshal's decisive order, the voices of the captains resonated from the command center, and concurrently, hundreds of warships unleashed their barrages.

Lasers, electromagnetic cannons, particle beams, and Spiritual Cannons—every available weapon system was brought to bear.

"Boom, boom…"

A concentrated volley from multiple Space Battleships struck an arhat engaged in battle, disintegrating his previously indestructible form. Some projectiles veered off course, impacting a mountainside and obliterating a significant portion of the terrain.

The assault from the Buddhist faction was abruptly halted by a strike from the Space Fleet, causing Bodhisattva Kongyan to swiftly direct his gaze towards the heavens.

"Arhats and Bodhisattvas, proceed to neutralize the technological weaponry of the Blue Star human race," Bodhisattva Kongyan commanded. In response, dozens of individuals ascended into space. Many of these were formidable combatants, uninterested in engaging lesser cultivators, and immediately sought out the Space Battleships.

"The enemy advances, establish greater distance!"

"Hurry, create separation!"

"Target acquired."

"These are the enemy's high-ranking combatants; they all deserve eradication. Their cultivation is no lower than Tao Achieving. If we eliminate them, this war will be ours."

"Let us subdue them!"

Upon perceiving these Buddhist cultivators, the Space Fleet experienced a surge of excitement. At the very least, they had successfully drawn a significant portion of the enemy forces away, considerably alleviating the pressure on the Blue Star battlefield.

The Space Battleships rapidly increased their separation. They understood the formidable speed of these Buddhist cultivators; proximity would spell their doom. Their strategy relied on long-range engagement, striking foes from distances spanning hundreds of thousands, even millions, of miles.

"Perish!"

High above Blue Star, Lin Jiang had expended every available tactic. He unleashed all his secret techniques and even cascaded a barrage of spiritual talismans from his storage artifact.

"Boom!"

Ultimately, the foremost Bodhisattva on Blue Star was obliterated, his physical form completely annihilated. Xia Qingshan proceeded to absorb the residual spiritual auras directly.

"Kong Yan, I am Lin Jiang, Blue Star's champion. Are you prepared to face me?"

Lin Jiang's voice boomed towards Kong Yan, the leader of the Buddhist contingent. He was aware of the situation.

"Amitabha, as you desire."

Kong Yan responded. He could perceive Lin Jiang as the paramount power of Blue Star, radiating a terrifying might. Yet, he also understood that eliminating Lin Jiang would decisively end the conflict.

The instant Kong Yan concluded his statement, several combatants engaged with Lin Jiang swiftly disengaged, clearing a path for him to advance directly towards Kong Yan.

"Attack!"

Lin Jiang wielded the Slaying God Spear, driving it forward. The spear's tip unleashed a wave of dark energy aimed directly at Kong Yan.

"Compassionate Palm."

Kong Yan, without resorting to any magical artifact, simply extended his palm in a gentle strike, intercepting the Slaying God Spear. The dark energy dissipated instantly.

"Formidable indeed, the foremost Buddhist cultivator."

Lin Jiang inwardly marveled, "This Kong Yan is excessively powerful, truly the pinnacle of Buddhist cultivation." With a single exchange, Lin Jiang recognized his own inferiority.

Nevertheless, Lin Jiang charged forward without hesitation, once again confronting Kong Yan. The Lamp Burning Technique was continuously employed, draining his life force at an alarming rate. Each activation exacted a toll of five hundred years from his lifespan, and he had lost count of its repetitions.

"You..."

Kong Yan found himself somewhat taken aback. He recognized Lin Jiang's utilization of the Burning Life Secret Method, but the sheer frequency was astonishing. Even individuals at the Transmigration Stage possessed lifespans measured in mere tens of thousands of years. How could it be depleted so rapidly?

"This individual must not be permitted to continue."

Kong Yan, though uncertain of the exact mechanics of Lin Jiang's condition, grasped the critical necessity of ending his existence. Such relentless aggression could overwhelm even an ordinary Bodhisattva.

"Go!"

Kong Yan summoned his most treasured artifact: a fragment of a finger bone—specifically, a thumb bone. This was no common relic, but one left behind by a true Buddha, a sacred artifact of Lingjing Star.

The finger bone's power surged exponentially, enveloping Lin Jiang completely. Lin Jiang felt an immense pressure, as if the very fabric of reality would implode, and he knew he could not endure this onslaught.

"Puff!"

The finger bone descended upon Lin Jiang's body, exerting a crushing force that threatened to collapse the surrounding atmosphere.

"Eh?"

However, Kong Yan sensed that Lin Jiang had not perished. In the subsequent moment, Lin Jiang materialized on the opposite side, loosing an arrow from the Sagittarius Bow directly at Kong Yan.

"What a tenacious foe, quite skillful. Buddhist Domain!"

Kong Yan felt an immediate surge of power and unleashed his Buddhist Domain to ensnare Lin Jiang.

"Bang!"

Yet, Lin Jiang's form flickered and vanished once more, eluding the domain's confines, and another arrow was discharged.

The Spatiotemporal Mirror proved to be an extraordinary treasure; even Kong Yan found himself unable to contain Lin Jiang, who commenced a campaign of hit-and-run tactics.

"Power of Rules!"

Kong Yan's eyes flickered with newfound understanding; he grasped the source of Lin Jiang's evasiveness—the magical artifact Lin Jiang held, imbued with the Power of Rules and possessing immense potency.

"Buddhist Saying, Freeze!"

Observing this, Kong Yan deployed another secret technique, invoking a Buddhist incantation to completely immobilize Lin Jiang; he too was now wielding the Power of Rules.

"Darn it!"

Lin Jiang cried out in frustration as the Spatiotemporal Mirror lost its efficacy.

Kong Yan unleashed a powerful Buddha seal, and Lin Jiang rapidly gathered his Qi, preparing to meet the attack with the Slaying God Spear.

"Boom!"

The Slaying God Spear collided with the Buddha seal, emitting a piercing shriek. However, the resulting shockwaves disrupted Lin Jiang's control, causing him to vanish once more.

In the following instant, Lin Jiang materialized directly above Kong Yan, descending from the heavens. The Slaying God Spear was aimed unerringly at Kong Yan's forehead, representing the pinnacle of Lin Jiang's spear techniques, pushing the Slaying God Spear's might to its absolute limit.

Amongst the secret arts of the four great families, the Lin family's Slaying God Spear boasts the most formidable offensive capabilities, while the other three arts serve primarily supportive roles.

A single spear thrust, imbued with Lin Jiang's desperate hopes, hurtled towards Kong Yan. Simultaneously, a radiant Buddhist light erupted from Kong Yan, coalescing into a protective Buddhist bell.

"Boom!"

The Buddhist bell was instantly shattered. Kong Yan retaliated with a swift palm strike, connecting directly with Lin Jiang's chest. The golden luminescence of the Buddha's palm enveloped Lin Jiang, captivating the attention of the onlookers.