Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 870 Chapter 352: Immortals and Buddhas Hunt Qin, Yet Qin Can Also Hunt Immortals and Buddhas!

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Zhao Feng defeats the Buddhist sect's attempt to summon Buddha's incarnation and mercilessly slaughters all the Buddhist practitioners. His attributes surge, and he contemplates the Buddhist sect's karma and the Heavenly Court's immunity to it. Guiguzi expresses awe at Zhao Feng's power.
"So.""Since they've launched an invasion, we must annihilate them completely.""For every single one that appears, kill them.""Currently, within the Mortal World, Qin still reigns supreme." Zhao Feng chuckled, though a chilling undertone laced his words.Having obliterated Dipankara's avatar this time and reaped such immense rewards, Zhao Feng intensely desired more Immortals and Gods to descend."Understood, State Preceptor.""Accompany me, let us observe the state of this Buddhist temple."Zhao Feng's smile remained as he descended from the Void.Guiguzi followed suit without delay.The pair ambled casually towards the Buddhist temple.Gazing forward.A spectacle of resplendent grandeur.The pinnacle of mortal world adornment had been employed here.The elite soldiers of Daqin swiftly inundated the Buddhist temple.Within its confines, numerous attendants still lingered."The tonsured ones, execute every last one."Zhao Feng commanded with icy resolve."Yes!"The Elite Soldiers responded as one.They stormed into the Buddhist temple.Blood christened the sacred grounds.They reached the temple's most expansive chamber, the Great Hall.A place where various Buddhas of the Buddhist Sect were enshrined."What potent resentment."Zhao Feng sensed it and articulated his observation."Indeed."Guiguzi assented with a nod.Subsequently.Zhao Feng made his way towards the inner sanctum.Upon crossing the threshold.A scene of utter devastation unfolded.The front hall stood adorned with gilded Buddha statues.The rear hall, however, was a veritable sea of blood and a domain of the underworld.Corpses lay strewn about.Their demise had been gruesome.What Zhao Feng had previously only encountered in historical records—flesh lotuses, human bodies brutally dismembered for their organs—was now laid bare before his eyes in its entirety.At this precise moment.Zhao Feng's comprehension of demons solidified."Your Highness.""Such atrocities are a common sight in the Immortal Realm.""However, when contrasted with demons, the Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court conceal their wickedness far more effectively; outwardly, they project an aura of sanctity and inviolability. The so-called demons that Immortals and Buddhas relentlessly condemn are, for the most part, merely Loose Immortals, excluding the truly malevolent ones.""Furthermore, these genuine demons do indeed feast on flesh and blood; they make no effort to veil their predatory nature.""In essence, the Immortals and Buddhas of today are no different from demons, save that one is inept at concealment while the other excels at it," Guiguzi elucidated slowly."State Preceptor, do you harbor ambitions to fundamentally alter the established order of the Immortal Realm?" Zhao Feng's gaze fixed upon Guiguzi as he posed the question.Upon hearing this!Guiguzi appeared taken aback, his eyes widening in astonishment as he regarded Zhao Feng: "Your Highness, such a feat is exceedingly difficult, nigh impossible.""Truthfully, deep within my heart...""Even after aligning myself with Qin, I hold no illusions of future triumph against the Immortals and Buddhas.""In their presence, Qin possesses no conceivable chance of victory.""My sole aspiration is to dwell in peace within the present mortal existence, liberated from the shackles imposed by the lesser Guiguzi." Guiguzi confessed his innermost sentiments.Hearing this.Zhao Feng did not exhibit any displeasure.When he had initially persuaded Guiguzi to join him, Zhao Feng had already anticipated these very sentiments.After all, Guiguzi, having descended from the Immortal Realm as a true Immortal, possessed an intimate understanding of the formidable power wielded by Immortals and Buddhas within that domain. He was acutely aware that Qin, a mere mortal kingdom, stood no chance of altering the grand trajectory of events, especially with the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou severed and the inevitable interference of Immortals and Buddhas.It could be stated unequivocally.Qin lacked the might to confront Immortals and Buddhas."State Preceptor.""The future remains shrouded in uncertainty.""While Immortals and Buddhas perceive Qin as mere prey and the inhabitants of Shenzhou as sustenance, could Qin not, in turn, regard Immortals and Buddhas as potential prey? Could Qin not utilize them as stepping stones for its ascent?""Such is the prevailing order in the Immortal Realm, where all beings exist under the oppressive shadow of Immortals and Buddhas!""I shall decree that Qin shall rewrite this order, forging anew the very fabric of heaven and earth." Zhao Feng declared with ambitious resolve, his words resonating with a will that seemed capable of shattering the heavens.The conviction embedded in his speech caused even Guiguzi to tremble."I have already committed myself to Qin.""Irrespective of whatever the future may hold, my allegiance lies with Qin." Guiguzi stated with profound solemnity."Immortals and Buddhas may govern the heavens and earth, but who can truly foretell what the future will bring?"Zhao Feng let out a lighthearted laugh.He then raised his voice, calling out towards the hall's exterior: "Wang Ben, Tu Sui."Two generals promptly appeared, rushing forward."We await Your Highness's command." The two responded in unison."Purge the temple of all philosophical texts pertaining to Buddhist practitioners.""In the time to come, Qin shall achieve prosperity not solely through Martial Arts, but also through Immortal Cultivation and Buddhist Practices.""We shall supplant everything that constitutes the current Immortal Realm."Zhao Feng proclaimed with resounding force."Understood!"The two immediately acknowledged the command....Xianyang!The Morning Discussion Hall!The Void ripped open.

Zhao Feng returned, traversing the void.

"Feng'er, how did it go?"

From his high seat, Ying Zheng promptly inquired upon seeing Zhao Feng's return.

"It has been resolved."

"There will be no further obstacles from the Various Countries in the Western Borders."

"Within a month, the Western Borders can be completely subdued," Zhao Feng announced with a smile.

"What kind of adversary could even the State Preceptor not overcome?"

Ying Zheng asked, his curiosity piqued.

The attention of the entire court was drawn to Zhao Feng.

"A Buddha!"

Zhao Feng uttered the word softly.

"Buddha?"

All the ministers widened their eyes in astonishment.

Though still mortals, they had naturally heard tales of Immortals and Buddhas.

A Buddha, they understood, represented a true Immortal!

"Is it not said that without absolute barriers, Immortals cannot descend to the Lower Realm?"

"How then has a Buddha appeared?" Ying Zheng's brow furrowed.

"It was not a true descent, merely an incarnation," Zhao Feng clarified.

"A Buddhist Practitioner employed a blood sacrifice to summon a Buddha incarnation," he added with a smile.

He chose not to reveal that the descending Buddha was, in fact, a Buddha himself.

"The State Preceptor's might is already at the pinnacle of the Mortal World, yet even an incarnation proved a formidable foe. It seems the descending Buddha is undoubtedly a top-tier expert from the Immortal Realm," Ying Zheng mused silently.

Despite Zhao Feng's omission, Ying Zheng had already inferred the truth.

"Father."

"To what point had the morning discussion reached?" Zhao Feng inquired.

"To answer, Father,"

"Over the past months, aside from the two major contingents engaged in conquering the Western Borders, ten thousand Elite Soldiers possessing Innate realm Cultivation have been dispatched from the other four major camps."

"They are currently encamped just outside Xianyang."

"Furthermore,"

"The Elixir Hall, Artifact Hall, and Array Hall have each selected one thousand individuals."

"And ten thousand have been chosen from the Academic Palace."

"All have been stationed outside the city," Zhao Qi reported.

"Once the court session concludes, I shall lead them into the cultivation grounds," Zhao Feng declared immediately.

"Father."

"Third brother, fourth brother, and fifth brother have also been included among them."

"As have the offspring of many of your uncles..."

"Several younger sisters have been assigned to the Spirit Medicine Garden to cultivate spiritual medicine," Zhao Qi added respectfully.

"Hmm."

Zhao Feng gave a slight nod.

Regarding this arrangement, Zhao Feng had no objections.

His own children had matured. As members of the Qin Imperial Family, they were entitled to the Imperial Family's resources, but they were also expected to contribute to Qin.

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Reporting to the Crown Prince."

"The Academic Palace initiative has been operational for three years."

"From its inception to the present, it has yielded notable achievements."

"Following deliberations with the two assistant advisors, new concepts for the Academic Palace examinations have been formulated," Lv Buwei stated with a serious expression.

"Zhong Fu, please elaborate," Ying Zheng said with a smile.

"Qin's Academic Palace encompasses four tiers:"

"County, District, State, and Capital."

"Of these, the initial tier is for beginners, while the latter two tiers have been structured accordingly."

"After consultation with the ministers, we propose to designate the examinations for these three tiers of the Academic Palace as national assessments."

"The disciplines will include Literature, Martial Arts, Elixir, Artifact, Array, Immortal, and Buddha."

"For each discipline, the top ten positions will be recognized."

"All individuals achieving a top-ten placement in any examination will receive substantial rewards and significant support from Qin's resources. They will be guaranteed entry into future cultivation grounds without requiring further selection, proceeding directly."

"The specific details await the decision of Your Majesty and the Crown Prince," Lv Buwei concluded, presenting the discussed proposals.

"This is an excellent proposal," Ying Zheng acknowledged.

"However, Zhong Fu's approach seems somewhat restrictive."

"Qin's population now approaches a billion, with densely populated regions. Selecting only ten from each county is far too few."

"Those ranking within the top fifty in a county shall also receive recognition. Specific awards will be entrusted to the successor to determine."

"For the District tier, we shall select one hundred individuals."

"And for the State tier, two hundred shall be chosen."

"The higher the rank achieved, the more significant the reward," Ying Zheng stipulated immediately.

"Your Majesty's wisdom is profound," Lv Buwei responded, bowing deeply.

"Your Majesty."

"Crown Prince."

"Both Martial Arts and the Immortal Path have established mentors within Qin."

"However, Buddhist practice currently lacks any predecessor in Qin."

"This matter requires a decision," Han Fei stated, stepping forward to report.

"This particular matter..."

"I'll handle this personally."

"No matter if it's martial arts, the Immortal Path, or the Buddhist Path, all cultivation journeys converge towards the Great Dao, each possessing unique merits."

"Qin must pool the wisdom of countless philosophies and pay heed to every detail."

Zhao Feng declared with utmost seriousness.

The Qin state boasts a population nearing a billion souls.

A segment of the populace might excel in martial arts but be ill-suited for the Immortal or Buddhist Paths, and the reverse is also true.

By embracing a wider array of cultivation methodologies, Qin will undoubtedly foster the emergence of a greater number of formidable individuals.

"I grasp your meaning," Han Fei readily acknowledged.

The morning deliberations proceeded.

Upon their conclusion.

Zhao Feng soared towards the city's outskirts.

He was making preparations to dispatch the inaugural group into the Minor World for their cultivation endeavors.

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