Cultivation System: Stronger with Age Chapter 1138 - 480: Lin Xuankong’s Misgivings

Upon a swift observation,

the Celestial Eye Demon Lord's lone, immense eye instantly contracted its pupil,

a look of utter disbelief etching itself onto its visage. Within the Demon Lord's consciousness, the Netherworld Water Tribulation, a trial that had previously deterred it despite its hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, was deemed an insurmountable obstacle even for the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva. It predicted that the tribulation's inherent endless resentment would directly assault her Divine Soul, potentially leading to her immediate demise!

Yet, at this precise moment, as the Celestial Eye Demon Lord fixed its gaze upon the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva, it observed with astonishment

that this very Bodhisattva, who had once vanquished it, had surprisingly withdrawn the two resplendent golden shields, imbued with Buddhist phenomena, that hovered above her head. This allowed the Netherworld Water, teeming with countless resentful souls and bitterness, to directly strike her form!

During the terrifying descent of the Netherworld Water from the heavens,

the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva of Spirit Platform Buddhism displayed no hint of agony. Instead, a serene expression graced her features, her eyes gently closed, exuding an aura of profound peace!

The ceaseless flow of Netherworld Water, along with the multitude of resentful souls and the palpable resentment it carried, seemed to merely cleanse the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva as ordinary fresh water would, utterly devoid of any harmful power!

Confronted by this astonishing spectacle, the Celestial Eye Demon Lord felt a wave of bewilderment wash over it, prompting an involuntary murmur, "The Netherworld Water, a phenomenon said to be born from the boundless resentment of countless wronged souls from the Yellow Springs, invariably impacts the Divine Soul upon contact. Its effects are unavoidable, even for those with potent Immortal Technique cultivation. How... how are you able to permit this water to strike you, to allow such endless resentment to assail you?"

As if perceiving the Celestial Eye Demon Lord's confused inquiry, the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva, amidst the constant cascade of Netherworld Water, partially opened her eyes. She turned her gaze towards the Demon Lord and softly inquired, "Why? Do you, fiend, wish to comprehend the reason I dare to willingly endure the cleansing of the Netherworld Water?"

Upon hearing the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva's response, the Celestial Eye Demon Lord's expression faltered for a fleeting moment, a mixture of shame and vexation clouding its large, dark countenance.

However, the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva merely offered a gentle smile and stated:

"Celestial Eye, as a paramount demon of the Profound Yin Demon Sect, whose very cultivation hinges upon the plunder of flesh and Divine Souls from all sentient beings, you naturally fail to grasp the true method of resisting this Netherworld Water!

It is true, indeed,

that the Netherworld Water is reputed to manifest only within the Netherworld, the realm of the reborn dead, coalescing from infinite resentful spirits and their unending bitterness. Upon contact with the Immortal Body and Divine Soul of a cultivator, it instantly ignites the deeply buried malevolent thoughts within their heart, amplifying them to an unimaginable degree. This can even lead to the direct assimilation of the Tribulation Crosser's Divine Soul into the Netherworld Water itself, resulting in their immediate demise within its depths!

But all of this hinges upon a single prerequisite,

namely, that the heart of the individual facing the Netherworld Water must harbor a sufficient measure of malice and wicked intent, allowing the water to exploit, magnify, and ultimately assimilate these dark impulses, thereby extinguishing the Divine Soul's will entirely!

However, though my Yu Ming might not be unparalleled within Spirit Platform Buddhism concerning Wisdom Root, innate talent, or sheer power, I have dedicated my existence to an honest path. I have never harbored excessive malevolent or wicked intentions toward any being. Furthermore, our Buddhist Technique of Spirit Platform places paramount importance on cultivating Buddha Nature, emphasizing profound comprehension and the refinement of one's Heart Nature. Over countless millennia, my heart's mirror has been thoroughly cleansed, resulting in a pure Divine Soul, rendering it utterly incapable of harboring any trace of evil or malicious thoughts!

Under such conditions, I naturally possess no fear of the Netherworld Water. To speak nothing of the fact that this Netherworld Water Tribulation, a mere component of the greater Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, represents only the fourth wave, with a limited duration of impact. Even if I were to plunge into the Yellow Springs of the rebirth Netherworld this very instant and remain immersed within the Netherworld Water for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, I would still emerge entirely unscathed, free from any erosion or assimilation!"

Upon receiving this profound explanation from the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva,

the Celestial Eye Demon Lord, whose Soul Shifting Pearl remained continuously active, regarded her with its solitary eye flickering incessantly atop its forehead, betraying a subtle undercurrent of envy.

The Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva then cast a brief glance at the Celestial Eye Demon Lord, a slight shake of her head accompanying her words:

"As for demon heads like you from the Profound Yin Demon Sect, even with tens, millions, or even tens of millions of years of cultivation, and regardless of how potent your Divine Soul becomes, it will still be unable to withstand the direct might of the Netherworld Water! For fiends like you from the Profound Yin Demon Sect, your sole recourse for facing this Netherworld Water Tribulation is through external artifacts. You must depend on the Soul Shifting Pearl held by the soul-shifting demon head in your grasp, or else, there isn't even a sliver of a chance to overcome the present Netherworld Water Tribulation!

The world proclaims the immense power and might of the demon heads belonging to the Profound Yin Demon Sect. Yet, they remain unaware that the various cultivation techniques you practice, while appearing formidable, are ultimately crooked paths. These paths forever prevent the attainment of true unity between the Divine Soul and the Immortal Body. Even if you were to miraculously clear the final Celestial Tribulation and ascend to become a supposedly mighty Celestial Demon, the Celestial Demon Power under your command would invariably prove inferior to the righteous Celestial Immortal Power wielded by the Celestial Immortals of the Immortal Realm!"

With these words uttered, the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva no longer paid heed to the darkening visage of the Celestial Eye Demon Lord. She gently closed her eyes once more, peacefully enduring the descent of the Netherworld Water from the heavens!

Following a rapid succession of expressions across his face, the Celestial Eye Demon Lord couldn't suppress a heavy snort, "They say the bald monks of Buddhism delight in spewing nonsensical truths, and it appears to be accurate! They speak of comprehending one's mind and perceiving one's true nature, discussing the cultivation of Buddha Nature, as though the cultivation methods of your Buddhist Sect are supreme!"