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As these words were spoken, the atmosphere momentarily froze.

Tree Demon Granny stared somberly at Bai Suzhen, before nodding subtly after a long pause: "What you say makes sense."

Then, its gaze fell towards the back of the Daoist Temple.

Zen Master Red Eyebrow had also been watching there all along.

With cultivation at the Immortal Platform Realm, he naturally could sense the barrier fluctuations there.

"Old bald donkey."

Tree Demon Granny suddenly spoke: "This White Snake ran out from your Jinshan Temple, aren't you going to make a statement?"

"Jinshan Temple?!"

As these words were spoken, the expressions of the Black Bear Spirit and Cyan Snake both changed slightly.

Indeed.

This old monk with an intimidating aura truly possessed Jinshan Temple's foundation!

At the same time, as various strong individuals rapidly distanced themselves, they too were amazed by Tree Demon Granny's words.

"Jinshan Temple? Turns out the foundation of Jinshan Temple has emerged!"

"Does this mean they've come specifically for revenge?"

"No... Last time, when Black Mountain's group of demons killed the Lingyin Temple monk, the Observatory Master didn't hold any grudges and intervened to save them!"

"And now, the foundation from the same Buddhist Sect, Jinshan Temple, suddenly emerges alongside Black Mountain Ghost Tree, intending to kill that Observatory Master?"

"This is beyond outrageous!"

"Even if the Buddhist Dao is like fire and water, slaying demons should be prioritized. As a being embodying the foundation level, how can he be so petty..."

Many cultivators, blunt and straightforward, expressed their indignation openly.

"Damn it!"

"Brother, are you insane? Be careful with your words!"

Some companions nearby, hearing these remarks, broke out in cold sweat and hurried to halt their utterances.

It's a joke.

Though they've quickly retreated a hundred miles away, the old monk is of the foundation level, who can guarantee he won't hear them?

If he gets provoked, what then?

"This, though... it's too much..."

Those straightforward individuals, though stopped, were still slightly upset, feeling it unfair for the Daoist.

There's no exaggeration.

If the Daoist hadn't intervened last time.

The Great Brightness Buddha Lotus Array of Lingyin Temple would have been destroyed!

Once the grand array was broken, which of the eight thousand monks, including Abbot Dust Concealment, could have left alive?

"Why, though both stand in righteousness, is there such a vast difference in perspective..." Many cultivators had complex expressions in their eyes.

Before White Cliff Mountain.

As Tree Demon Granny spoke, Zen Master Red Eyebrow also smiled faintly: "Did you not see, there's still a Black Bear holding the Immortal Soldier of our Buddhist Sect?"

"I still have to deal with it myself."

"As for the White Snake, with your immense cultivation, it shouldn't be an issue."

Tree Demon Granny listened to this shirking of responsibility and retorted with disdain:

"What kind of creature is that? What's so difficult to deal with?"

As words were spoken, its entire body surged with black wind, a vine transformed into ghostly claws, crashing towards the Black Bear Spirit.

The Black Bear Spirit's expression shifted slightly and hurriedly swung the Great Sun Subduing Dragon Pestle.

The power of the Immortal Soldier was great.

But the Black Bear Spirit's cultivation was too low. Even when Dust Concealment, augmented by the Buddha Lotus Array, was no match for Tree Demon Granny.

Let alone the Black Bear Spirit who hadn't yet reached the Great Power Realm?

No suspense, despite the Immortal Soldier's mitigated force, it still was forced out with a single hit, directly spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Damn it!"

"So fierce?"

The Black Bear Spirit felt internally shocked, its arms already numb.

Before recovering, another massive ghostly claw descended from the sky, aiming to smash it into the ground.

At the critical moment.

Bai Suzhen launched herself upward, slashing away the ghostly claw, then spoke gravely to the Black Bear Spirit:

"Give me the Great Sun Subduing Dragon Pestle."

The Black Bear Spirit had no hesitation, directly handed over the Immortal Soldier to her.

No choice.

Although the Immortal Soldier was formidable, it depends on who wields it and who is their opponent.

The Black Bear Spirit's cultivation was too low; facing an existence at the Immortal Platform Realm, even with more Immortal Soldiers at hand, it's just a lamb to the slaughter.

"Go to the temple."

"I'll stand guard at the mountain gate."

Bai Suzhen, holding two Immortal Soldiers, said in a deep voice.

"Alright, then be careful..."

The Black Bear Spirit's tone was complex; it wanted to help, but clearly, it couldn't.

As the Black Bear Spirit also retreated outside the temple.

Bai Suzhen looked resolutely towards Tree Demon Granny and Zen Master Red Eyebrow.

She stood alone outside White Cliff Mountain, while a White Python Dharma Aspect of several thousand meters emerged behind her, its gaze unwavering, coldly watching the enemies.

Tree Demon Granny looked at Zen Master Red Eyebrow, grinned, and said: "Now, can we join forces?"

Zen Master Red Eyebrow smiled helplessly.

Both were cunning individuals.

Even if self-assured enough for a solo duel, they could take down the White Snake.

But none would be foolish to engage in a long, arduous battle alone.

Naturally, Zen Master Red Eyebrow might not care, for his foundation emerges as a waiting-to-die body.

But Tree Demon Granny can't afford such a risk.

After all, it's a demon ghost, and the old monk is from the Buddhist Sect.

The old monk's life is nearing its end.

Who can guarantee that after enduring mutual injury with the White Snake, he won't suddenly 'understand justice' and kill for merit?

Thus, if efforts are to be made in this battle, all must exert themselves!

"Sigh..."

"So be it, then."

Zen Master Red Eyebrow glanced at the barrier at the temple's back mountain and said: "Let's first deal with this White Snake."

After speaking, his expression turned cold.

A giant Buddha rose from the ground, penetrating the clouds and mist, reaching ten thousand meters into the sky!

Simultaneously, Tree Demon Granny's form expanded, transforming into a Heaven-Reaching Ghost Tree, its branches and leaves wildly dancing, obscuring the sky.

"Is this... the foundation level?"

The daunting scene made countless cultivators tremble in spirit.

Meanwhile, just two hundred miles away in Chang City, countless citizens saw the visage of the giant Buddha at the horizon, as well as the looming figure of the heaven-reaching tree.

"What is that?"

"Demon?"

"Buddha?"

"Heavens, is it a mirage, or a reality?"

Countless citizens stood dazed on the streets, their jaws agape.

"Mirage, mirage my foot!"

Some people were speechless.

"In recent days, the authorities have repeatedly relocated the population; doesn't everyone understand?"

"Demons have long emerged; the world is already in chaos!"

"That Heaven-Reaching Ghost Tree isn't appearing for the first time; recently, in several cities a few hundred miles from Qingcheng Mountain, people have seen that tree's figure, and the photos are all online now."

"Do you know what this means?"

"The authorities no longer intend to conceal it, nor can they!"

"Demons have truly revived!!"

Countless people's hearts were mixed with emotions.

In a world devoid of demons, people often fantasized, but when demon incidents began frequenting all over, forcing many to face life and death, true despair was felt.

"No wait, that direction seems to be my hometown?"

Among the crowd, an uncertain and questioning voice arose.

It was those originally from below White Cliff Mountain, relocated to the city long ago.

"Your hometown? What's that place?" Someone puzzled.

"White Cliff Mountain, where Daoist Xiao Lin resides!"

"Daoist Xiao Lin? Could it be the Qingfeng Temple Observer Master, who never shirks from slaying demons, uncompensatedly benefiting and saving society?"

"Exactly!"

"My heavens!"

"This scene before us... wait... could it be the Observatory Master is in danger?"

In an instant, countless individuals who had long become believers in Daoism exhibited panicked expressions.

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