「Green Snake World.」

「Heavenly Court.」

「Lingxiao Palace.」

"What is going on?"

The Jade Emperor and the Immortal Gods gazed at the vision appearing above Jinshan Temple in the mortal realm, their eyes filled with shock and their hearts with doubt.

"This is Jinshan Temple; could it be the work of the Buddhism Gate?"

"It seems quite likely!"

Some Immortal Gods guessed.

In this world, the power of the Buddhism Gate remained formidable, and the Heavenly Court showed signs of being subtly overshadowed.

In their eyes, apart from the Buddhism Gate, there could be no other.

"They seem to be worshiping a Divine Spirit known as the Lord of Hongmeng. But does the Buddhism Gate have such an entity?"

"Those two divine pythons are too terrifying. If they were created by the Buddhism Gate, that would be truly dreadful!"

"Indeed, but the Buddhism Gate shouldn't be able to produce such divine pythons, right? I feel those two are even stronger than Tathagata!"

"Eh, there's movement in the West now!"

"Tathagata has left Mount Ling with the powerful individuals from the Buddhism Gate and is heading for Jinshan Temple!"

"Should we go take a look?"

The Immortal Gods discussed animatedly. The Jade Emperor gazed towards Jinshan Temple, his eyes flickering as he murmured, "We should also go have a look. If there's a chance for treasures, we can't let Mount Ling have it all to themselves!"

"What the Heavenly Emperor says is very true!"

The Jade Emperor led the Immortal Gods to descend to the mortal realm.

The commotion this time was too great. Any Power who sensed the situation couldn't resist the temptation.

The Powers of the Three Realms were incredibly fast. In a moment, they all arrived in the void surrounding Jinshan Temple.

"Such terrifying divine pythons, they even make me feel immense pressure!"

Tathagata saw Bai Suzhen and Little Qing, his eyes shining. If such divine pythons could be converted into Mount Ling's guardian Divine Beasts, Mount Ling's strength would surely soar.

"Where did these Divine Beasts come from?"

The Jade Emperor sat within his Dragon Harness in the void, Dao Law circulating in his eyes. At his level, there were few secrets left in the Three Realms for him. Yet he had never heard of such powerful divine pythons.

BOOM!

Just as Tathagata, the Jade Emperor, and others felt shocked and perplexed, a thunderbolt appeared out of nowhere in the firmament. The thunder roared, the stars swayed, and the mountains and rivers trembled. Everyone's ears were filled with a thunderous ringing.

BOOM!

The second thunderbolt was even more terrifying. A thunderbolt, like the legendary dragon of thunder, obscured the sun and traversed the sky, its length unknown, spanning tens of thousands of miles. At the sound of this thunderbolt, the entire Three Realms and Six Ways seemed to tremble and wail.

For a time, all the powerful individuals of the Three Realms experienced a special sensation. Tension. Fear. Trembling. It was the emotion of the Three Realms, the emotion of the world.

Could Heaven and Earth feel tension? Fear?

The Jade Emperor, Tathagata, and others wore solemn expressions; this scene surpassed their understanding. Even with their power, they couldn't cause Heaven and Earth to feel fear.

Could it be that some great terror was descending?

BOOM!

Before they could ponder further, the third thunderbolt sounded. This thunderbolt seemed to tear through the celestial river's dam. Infinite divine light poured down like a flood from a distant, unknowable, and immeasurable place, turning the entire canopy of heaven golden yellow.

"This is..."

The Jade Emperor, Tathagata, the Old Mother of Lilac Hill, and other Powers of the Three Realms held their breath, their sharp and horrified gaze fixed.

A figure wreathed in divine light approached gracefully. She seemed to hail from the Primordial Age, traversing time and space. Behind her, a Green Lotus swayed, piercing Chaos and creating worlds—an astonishing sight.

Around her, a rain of flowers drifted gently. There were gem-like blossoms, unusual buds, and jeweled leaves, shining brightly, as if carved from colorful gemstones, yet fragrant as orchids and musk. Shrouded in this shower of flowers, her entire being appeared hazy and magnificent, pure and holy. Her slender legs were smooth and lithe, as if meticulously crafted by the heavens. Her swaying movements highlighted her proud and peerless grace, making all other flowers lose their luster.

Halos bloomed beneath her feet, transforming into celestial flowers that supported her jade-like feet. With each step, a new bloom appeared, each movement a display of charm, her elegance boundless, beauty at its zenith.

The greatest regret was that no matter how one tried, her face could not be clearly discerned or seen through; a misty aura fluttered about her like a veil across her countenance. Even so, with her divine features partially hidden and her statuesque form only half-revealed, she possessed an endless charm. It inspired awe, making one marvel that such a captivating woman could exist in this Great Qian World, amidst the boundless mortal realm.

However, Tathagata, the Jade Emperor, and the others had no mind to appreciate her beauty. Their eyes were grave, their moods heavy. The woman approached leisurely, like a Peerless Fairy, but the feeling she gave them was as if a vast universe was crushing down upon them. Their bodies shook, their spirits trembled, and they couldn't help but feel an urge to bow and pay homage.

Tathagata furtively scrutinized Yan Ruyu, a mixture of shock and anger stirring in his heart. Who is this person? Could she be the Lord of Hongmeng that these people are worshipping? Jinshan Temple is the domain of my Buddhism Gate, and those monks below are my followers! And now, this meddlesome Lord of Hongmeng has taken them! If I didn't sense she was incredibly strong, I would have suppressed her directly!

"Amitabha," Tathagata clasped his hands together, his Six-feet Golden Body manifesting behind him, blocking the oppressive aura from Yan Ruyu, as he asked indifferently, "May I ask where this Benefactor comes from? The monks at Jinshan Temple below are all followers of my Buddhism Gate. Without a word, Benefactor, you've taken my followers. Isn't that a bit excessive?"

As one of the strongest in the Three Realms, even if he felt Yan Ruyu was formidable, he could not simply concede. If he did, the Buddhism Gate would be finished.

Yan Ruyu lowered her beautiful eyes, her gaze sweeping over Tathagata. Her calm voice was filled with domineering authority: "I am Yan Ruyu, a Divine Envoy under the Lord of Hongmeng. The faith of all beings is free. If they wish to worship My Lord, what business is it of yours?"

The Jade Emperor and the other Powers of the Three Realms felt their hearts skip a beat. This is the prelude to a fight!

They felt a sense of anticipation, even excitement. Tathagata, relying on his high Cultivation Level, acted tyrannically, and the power of the Buddhism Gate swelled by the day. They had long been displeased with this. It's perfect to let Tathagata test this goddess who has appeared out of nowhere. If Tathagata wins, we suffer no loss and might even snatch some good fortune. If Tathagata loses, we can gauge her strength and prepare our countermeasures. Therefore, whether Tathagata wins or loses, it's all benefit and no harm to us.

Tathagata's face turned cold. It has been countless years since anyone dared to disrespect me like this! Do they really think I'm made of clay? Even a clay figure has a temper.

Tathagata brought his hands together in prayer, the Six-feet Golden Body behind him shining with immense brilliance. Buddha's light illuminated everything, and the sound of chanting filled the air as he intoned, "Amitabha. Benefactor, you are entrapped by demonic barriers. Why not follow this humble monk back to Mount Ling, accept the baptism of Buddhist Law, eradicate these demonic barriers, and achieve true enlightenment?"

"If you want to fight, just say so. Hypocrite!" Yan Ruyu pointed, and a pearly white light shot out from her fingertip.

"Buddha country in the palm!" A radiant Buddha's light enveloped Tathagata. His Six-feet Golden Body seemed to transform into a gigantic golden Buddha that towered to the heavens. The golden Buddha raised its hand, attempting to grab Yan Ruyu. He sensed Yan Ruyu was very strong, so he attacked with his full power from the outset.

Unfortunately, he had still underestimated Yan Ruyu's power. The might of a Divine King was simply beyond the comprehension of his Taiyi Golden Immortal Cultivation Level.

SWISH!

The pearly white light pierced through the golden Buddha's palm without any hindrance and then, with unstoppable momentum, penetrated Tathagata's brow.

"Daluo Golden Immortal!" Tathagata exclaimed in horror, his voice trailing off as all signs of life left him. I never imagined Yan Ruyu was actually a Daluo Golden Immortal! That is a legendary existence! Legends say they transcend heaven and earth, eternal and unchanging, immortal and indestructible! If I had known she was a Daluo Golden Immortal, I would never have attacked. It's just a few believers, isn't it? Even if they were all snatched away, I wouldn't have dared to make a move if I'd known.

Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

"Buddha!" The powerful figures of the Buddhism Gate cried out in alarm, their eyes vacant. The World-Honored Tathagata, invincible in our minds, was killed with a single finger strike?

"To offend My Lord is to court death!" Yan Ruyu's cold voice sounded like the judgment of the Heavenly Dao. The Bodhisattvas and Buddhas of the Buddhism Gate were aghast, their blood running cold.

Before they could react, an indescribably terrifying power descended, annihilating their consciousness like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

THUMP. THUMP. THUMP.

All the powerful figures of the Buddhism Gate fell to the ground in unison, their lives extinguished, their paths ended.

"GASP!" The Jade Emperor, the Old Mother of Lilac Hill, and other Powers were utterly horrified. The once-unassailable Buddhism Gate... wiped out just like that? Even Tathagata is dead!

At this moment, they felt no joy, only a sense of shared sorrow for a fallen kind.

"Zhang Bai'ren of the Heavenly Court, leading all members of the Heavenly Court, pays respect to the Divine Envoy!" The Jade Emperor, heart pounding with trepidation, quickly stepped out from the void and bowed in salute.

"We pay respect to the Divine Envoy!" All the Immortal Gods bowed in unison. They were trembling, terrified that a single misstep could lead to their annihilation.

Resistance? After seeing the fate of Tathagata and the Buddhism Gate, they couldn't even entertain the thought. This goddess, perfect beyond words, is too terrifyingly powerful. All of us together wouldn't withstand a single blow from her. We are simply not on the same level of power.

"My Lord is great and merciful. As long as you do not impede the glory of My Lord, you will be fine." Yan Ruyu looked at the Jade Emperor and the Powers of the Three Realms, then continued, "Of course, if you wish to worship My Lord, My Lord will treat you equally and not be stingy with His blessings!"

"We shall remember the Divine Envoy's teachings!" the Jade Emperor and the others chorused. However, they did not commit to worshiping Hongmeng. Being gods themselves, they wouldn't worship another deity without seeing clear benefits.

Yan Ruyu nodded slightly and said no more. Fahai would handle the specific missionary duties shortly. She had come for two reasons: first, to reward Fahai; second, to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.

The Buddhism Gate enjoyed gathering faith and developing followers, which conflicted with Hongmeng's interests. Moreover, Tathagata possessed a Taiyi Golden Immortal Cultivation Level, making him quite powerful. To ensure Fahai's preaching went smoothly, Yan Ruyu, acting on Hongmeng's instructions, had employed thunderous methods—killing the chicken to warn the monkeys. Tathagata and the Buddhism Gate were that chicken.

It seems the effect is quite good, Yan Ruyu mused.

"We pay respect to the Divine Envoy!" Fahai and the others bowed excitedly. When Tathagata had appeared earlier, many of their new believers had been filled with awe, as the Buddhism Gate had existed for a long time and possessed profound authority. They never expected the Divine Envoy to be so overwhelmingly powerful, instantly killing Tathagata and the experts of the Buddhism Gate.

Indeed! The Lord of Hongmeng is invincible! The Lord of Hongmeng is eternal and immortal!

Yan Ruyu stood above the altar and waved her slender hand. The corpses of Tathagata and the powerful figures of the Buddhism Gate fell onto the altar one by one, transforming into terrifying Paths amidst flowing radiance.

"Ding! Your believers have presented a blood sacrifice of Tathagata to you. This event has triggered a ten trillion-fold amplification. You have obtained the Divine Emperor Level Sun Tathagata Path!"

"Ding! Your believers have blood-sacrificed numerous Buddha Bodhisattvas to you. This event has triggered a twenty trillion-fold amplification. You have obtained Three Thousand Buddha Gods Level!"

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