Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2571: 259: Striving with All Strength (Part 2)

At that very instant, Wang Ba harbored the same burning question within his heart.

Even though the six Magic Wands had managed to carve out a significant breach in Duanhai Cliff's formidable wall, the breakthrough was still a considerable distance away from completion. It was akin to fashioning a tiny mouse hole in a massive fortress wall; while noticeable, it was nowhere near causing the entire structure to crumble. Thankfully, the vortex opening was expanding, generating a powerful enough negative pressure just outside its confines, initiating an exchange and circulation between the interior and exterior of Duanhai Cliff.

As the suction force of the vortex near the opening grew more intense, the existing fissures on the surrounding wall widened, and a section where the vortex's edge met the wall even began to show signs of minor collapse.

“The strategy is sound; if we maintain our efforts and find sufficient individuals to power the six Magic Wands, we can undoubtedly breach Duanhai Cliff… however, where can we possibly find the necessary manpower?”

“Therefore, I must devise a method to borrow external strength… but from whom can I possibly enlist aid?”

In that fleeting moment, Wang Ba’s gaze darted rapidly across his surroundings—the assembled Cultivators, the formidable Innate Divine Demons, the inhabitants of the Four Great Realms, and the enigmatic Zhang’s Ruins… He perceived a glimmer of possibility, a vague sensation, yet the crucial insight remained just out of reach.

Simultaneously, a voice, exuding an aura of profound compassion and boundless tolerance, echoed directly within the minds of everyone present:

“Supreme True Buddha… The vast expanse of Buddhism does not extend its aid to those unaligned. May I inquire if all of you share a connection with my Buddha?”

Upon hearing this resonant voice, a collective tremor ran through everyone, and some instinctively recoiled, revealing expressions of fear as a dawning realization struck them!

The Master of Quiet Cave, Bai Lechan, and Heavenly Monarch Chao… all of them exhibited drastic shifts in their demeanor!

Wang Ba could not help but follow the direction of the voice with his gaze.

In the distance, positioned before the Four Great Realms, a colossal Buddha figure adorned in yellow robes stood regally within the void. A brilliant halo of Buddha's light radiated from behind its head, resembling a celestial crown. Its immense form, standing opposite Zhang’s Ruins, was as gargantuan as Zhang’s Ruins itself.

At this very moment, the Buddha figure subtly turned its head. The immense visage of Tianshang Buddha Lord, traversing the vastness of Zhang’s Ruins and extending across immense distances, gazed upon Wang Ba and the assembled individuals with benevolent eyes and a subtle, knowing smile gracing the corners of its lips.

Yet, within the eyes and hearts of Wang Ba and the others, an overwhelming tremor of shock surged through them!

Their very hair stood on end!

A chilling sensation prickled their scalps!

They had been marked by Tianshang!

However, at that critical juncture, another deep, thunderous voice pierced the air, dissipating the profound fear incited by Tianshang Buddha Lord:

“Your adversary… is I!”

Before the Four Great Realms, within the hollow, vacant sockets of Zhang’s Ruins, two flickering blue flames ignited. Simultaneously, two colossal hands clasped together with immense force!

Following this, it drew a deep, powerful breath!

The surrounding Chaos Origin Substance rapidly flowed into its nasal and oral cavities, resembling a ravenous dragon…

In the ensuing moment, Zhang’s Ruins' entire gray-black form became enveloped in an intense blue flame.

From the crown of its head, cascading blue flames swayed like hair. Its entire being appeared to be shrouded in this ethereal blue fire!

Its joints and palms, resembling hardened Mysterious Iron, subtly protruded menacing white bone fragments, their sharp tips honed to sword-like edges, exuding an undeniable sharpness and deadly aura!

It presented the formidable appearance of a weapon given humanoid form!

Sensing this dramatic transformation, Tianshang Buddha Lord’s eyes widened in surprise. It withdrew its gaze from Wang Ba and the others, turning its attention to face Zhang’s Ruins. Its eyes were filled with a mixture of astonishment and intense scrutiny, its tone betraying a hint of incredulity:

“You appear… distinct from our previous encounter.”

Zhang’s Ruins slowly lowered its clasped hands. The blue flames within its eye sockets intensified, and it spoke with a voice imbued with calm resolve:

“That is thanks to you. After witnessing the manifestation of the Tibetan Bodhisattva by the three great Dharma Realms previously, my memories have partially been restored…”

“Is that so?”

Tianshang Buddha Lord’s eyes narrowed slightly as it perceived the altered aura emanating from Zhang’s Ruins. It responded with an expression of composed assessment:

“Allow me to ascertain the extent of your recent improvements.”

As it spoke, Tianshang Buddha Lord casually flicked a finger!

A beam of Buddha light shot forth from its fingertip, hurtling directly towards Zhang’s Ruins. Yet, the moment it was about to make contact, it inexplicably vanished into the void!

Zhang’s Ruins instinctively spread its arms wide, bracing for impact, but the anticipated Buddha light failed to materialize.

It swiftly comprehended the situation, rapidly turning its head.

However, on the wall of Duanhai Cliff, a blinding radiance of Buddha light had already enveloped Wang Ba and the others…

Swish!

Within its eye sockets, the blue flames surged with ferocious intensity!

A palpable wave of fury and murderous intent emanated from its colossal form!

A voice, choked with suppressed rage, boomed:

“You… deserve to perish!”

Shred!

A blue silhouette shot forth like a blur, leaving only a fleeting blue afterimage in its wake!

Tianshang Buddha Lord’s eyes narrowed, betraying a flicker of surprise!

In the very next instant, a colossal blue afterimage streaked out from the void at an astonishing velocity, wielding two White Bone Sword Cones. It charged headlong into a direct physical confrontation!

The White Bone Sword Cones sliced through the fabric of the void, leaving behind a clean, untended gash that remained unmended for the moment.Yet, Tianshang Buddha Lord, whose mastery encompassed both the path of Cultivation and the profundities of Buddhist arts, had ascended to a height where neither corporeal engagements nor arcane battles could contain him. Consequently, confronted by this world-altering blow, his visage betrayed no agitation, and with an effortless gesture, he reached into the heart of the two White Bone Sword Cones! Bam! The Buddha light pulsed, erupting and lancing forth with the speed of lightning! The cerulean inferno recoiled! An instant later, Zhang’s Ruins was propelled backward, smashing into the outer Great Array of the Four Great Realms, causing the entire formation to shimmer into view. The diaphanous shield, akin to a fragile bubble, quivered as if brushed by a mere zephyr.