Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 837

Jiang Star

The terrifying aura emanating from the true body of the Buddha bones cast a daunting shadow over everyone present. Nevertheless, the Buddhist Sect felt an innate sense of righteousness, and nearly all of their cultivators believed that with the appearance of the Buddha bones' true body, the war's conclusion was all but certain.

"Xia Qingshan!"

Lin Jiang uttered the name with fierce intensity.

"Stop shouting, they are already here,"

Xia Qingshan responded nonchalantly this time. Soon, the skies above Jiang Star transformed once more as a white cloud emerged, advancing towards the crimson tide, with both opposing forces appearing to be evenly matched.

The cultivators perceived a gentle breeze, which swept away the oppressive gloom that had recently descended, leaving them feeling invigorated and with minds cleared.

"Lin Jiang, give it your all. I will handle their true Buddha."

Xia Qingshan exuded immense confidence. At his current standing, he was indeed considered young, having not yet reached two millennia of age since the resurgence of spiritual energy. However, his prowess had significantly grown during the interstellar wars. Close to two hundred cultivators who had achieved the Dao had perished, and he had even managed to absorb the spiritual essence of the one who fell on Jiang Star just moments prior, as a clone of his was already in control of the planet.

Having assimilated such a vast quantity of Dao essence, Xia Qingshan’s strength had repeatedly surged. He thoroughly understood the concept of a 'war bonus.' He felt that with a few more intense interstellar conflicts like this, he could undergo a profound transformation and return to his homeland to exact revenge.

"Hahaha, keep fighting!"

Lin Jiang guffawed, delighted that Xia Qingshan was finally displaying his might; there was still a fighting chance today.

Conversely, the Buddhist forces felt a growing sense of unease. Despite their superior numbers, Kong Yan and his companions were acutely aware that Blue Star possessed technological superiority, making a victory exceptionally difficult. Their most formidable trump card had been neutralized, and the ensuing battles were bound to be arduous.

"Senior brother, unleash the Buddhist Domain!"

A Bodhisattva cried out to Kong Yan, his strength rapidly waning as his body teetered on the brink of collapse due to relentless assaults and ambushes.

"All monks, follow me in unleashing the Buddhist Domain!"

Bodhisattva Kong Yan nodded and immediately invoked the Buddhist Domain. Instantly, all Buddhist cultivators above the Arhat stage on Blue Star also unleashed their Buddhist Domains, seamlessly interconnecting them. Those cultivators and automatons unable to escape were swiftly subdued and eliminated by the Buddhist cultivators, while Lin Jiang and other formidable figures made every effort to protect the evacuating populace from the Buddhist Domain.

"Boom!"

Five imposing Buddha statues materialized, suspended within the Buddhist Domain, amplifying its potency significantly.

The cultivators and demon race members of Blue Star gradually retreated beyond the confines of the Buddhist Domain. However, everyone soon observed that the domain’s reach was rapidly expanding, relentlessly encroaching upon their territory.

"This Buddhist Domain isn't going to encompass the entirety of Jiang Star, is it?"

"It can't possibly be that dire; Jiang Star is simply too vast."

"It's difficult to say."

"Once it covers Jiang Star, we can venture into space, but it will pose a grave challenge for other cultivators; space is exceedingly perilous."

The assembled group engaged in widespread discussion. While they would remain safe in space, the fate of other cultivators hung precariously in the balance. Those at the Nascent Soul stage could only endure brief periods in the vacuum of space.

"Space Battleship, channel maximum auxiliary power to bombard the Jiang Star Buddhist Domain! Attack with all your might!"

Lin Jiang promptly communicated with the Space Battleship via his wrist communicator. No sooner had he finished speaking than a particle cannon blast was unleashed, yet upon entering the Buddhist Domain, it inexplicably vanished.

"Lin Jiang, you must shatter the Buddhist Domain as swiftly as possible. This Buddhist Domain is actively undermining my foundation. Should it encompass all of Jiang Star, my primary power source will be siphoned away, leaving me utterly incapable of holding my ground."

At that very instant, Xia Qingshan's voice echoed in Lin Jiang's mind once more, causing his expression to shift dramatically. Could this Buddhist Domain truly possess such a cunning application?

"Amidst the prevailing panic, Liang Long stepped forward and declared, 'Ancestor Lin, I have devised a strategy that may potentially breach the Buddhist Domain.'"

"Liang Long, just state your plan plainly."

"I do not fully comprehend the intricate principles governing the Buddhist Domain, but the law of conservation of energy should still apply. Once the Buddhist Domain surpasses a critical energy threshold, it is destined to collapse. We can orchestrate all Space Battleships to launch a synchronized assault, and it may necessitate the sacrifice of numerous automatons..."

"Self-destruction?"

"Precisely, a calculated self-destruction. Artificial intelligence is fully capable of executing this directive."

"You must proceed to the Space Mother Ship immediately and take command."

Lin Jiang promptly handed over control to Liang Long, who immediately ascended into the void. Lin Jiang, meanwhile, urged all cultivators to withdraw, considering the potential impact of the impending explosion on innocent lives.

Liang Long moved with incredible speed. Even before reaching the Space Mother Ship, he had assumed command and initiated programming sequences on his wristwatch for the artificial intelligence. This AI then linked all warships and numerous robots, preparing them for engagement. The Space Battleships glowed with blue lights, and the robots assumed their designated positions.

"Launch."

"Fire."

Liang Long gave the order. A Space Battleship fired the first shot, though it was merely a fraction of a second ahead, as all attacks were synchronized to detonate simultaneously.

"Boom."

Three Space Fleets, comprising hundreds of warships, unleashed their firepower in unison, while hundreds of robots were also primed to explode at the same instant.

An immense surge of power erupted within the Buddhist Domain, exceeding its capacity and causing it to shatter. Many Buddhist cultivators perished from the shockwave, and even those who had achieved the Tao Achieving stage sustained injuries. The colossal Buddha statues in the sky themselves bore cracks.

"Kill!"

The moment the Buddhist Domain fractured, Shiyi reacted with unparalleled swiftness, charging in with his mechanical form. Shiyi harbored an intense animosity towards the Buddhist cultivators; he had held profound aspirations for advancing to the Transmigration Stage, having already mastered the late stage of Tao Achieving.

However, the conflict at Blue Star had led to the destruction of his physical body, and his survival had been a narrow escape. All hope for his future extinguished, Shiyi was consumed by an unyielding hatred for the Buddhist cultivators.

"Commence the assault."

"Annihilate all Buddhist cultivators."

"Cao Ying, handle your designated opponent, and together, we shall eliminate Kong Yan."

Lin Jiang issued the command for another charge into the fray.

Liang Long, observing from orbit, remained aboard the Space Battleship, personally assuming command. He had discerned that the ship's officers lacked true proficiency, appearing overly reliant on the artificial intelligence. The AI's decision-making processes were decidedly mediocre, its algorithms based on probability calculations rather than genuine strategic acumen.

Liang Long had harbored long-standing dissatisfaction with this reliance. Now, with strategic oversight at his disposal, he directly steered the Space Battleship into the conflict, confident in his own superior capabilities.

"Scan and lock target."

"Vessels one through sixteen, assault the left flank to drive the target towards the right…"

"Vessels seventeen through twenty-seven, intercept…"

Embracing the command role, Liang Long's mind worked at incredible speed, processing complex calculations. He firmly believed his cognitive abilities surpassed any artificial intelligence, exhibiting greater adaptability and potency due to his inherent creativity.

"Fire!"

Under Liang Long's masterful direction, hundreds of vessels executed their maneuvers. After acquiring a target, they skillfully utilized diverse tactics to neutralize nearby adversaries, then re-focused their firepower. An enemy vessel was consequently obliterated.

The Space Battleships struck again, plunging the Buddhist cultivators into dire straits. They were compelled to deploy additional forces into space, hoping to intercept and neutralize these formidable warships.

"Hehehe…"

Liang Long let out a sinister chuckle. While within Jiang Star's atmosphere, he had exercised caution to avoid collateral damage. However, now that they were in the vastness of space, were these Buddhist cultivators not merely targets?