On the other side.

At this moment, Lin Heng had already arrived not far from Black Mountain. He concealed his presence, lurking and observing, and immediately spotted the monk from Little Sumeru Mountain who had ambushed him that day.

"Why hasn't the battle started yet?"

Lin Heng slightly furrowed his brows.

On Black Mountain's side, demons stood in formation, and the atmosphere in the field was tense and strained.

But neither side had made a move yet.

Suddenly, from deep within Black Mountain, a terrifying aura began to spread rapidly throughout.

The aura covered the sky, akin to a primordial beast about to break free.

Across various peaks of Black Mountain, all the demons confronting the monks knelt on the spot.

"Black Mountain Demon?"

Lin Heng's eyes slightly narrowed.

In the field.

The naturally proud Illusionary Mustard Seed, upon sensing that terrifying aura, instantly changed his expression.

Beside him, Venerable Guangming's gaze also turned solemn.

"Little Sumeru Mountain harbors no intent of enmity; we're here simply to retrieve the reincarnation of Fa Hai."

Venerable Guangming, surrounded by Buddha Light, directly explained their purpose.

"Little Sumeru Mountain?"

Deep in Black Mountain, dense fog churned, and a slightly surprised voice echoed.

Then, the Black Mountain Demon asked in confusion, "Why do you think someone from your Buddhist Sect would reincarnate in my Black Mountain Territory?"

Before Venerable Guangming could respond, Illusionary Mustard Seed arrogantly declared, "Our Buddha Saint Sect possesses methods beyond your imagination."

Venerable Guangming slightly furrowed his brows but didn't say much, merely added to the presence deep in Black Mountain:

"Keeping Fa Hai's reincarnation here is useless to you."

"Even if you wish to kill him, you'd only destroy his current form, he would still return in another human guise."

"So, please grant us convenience and stop hiding him."

Venerable Guangming's tone was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

There was no immediate response from deep within Black Mountain, but there was a rolling mist transforming into skeletons, climbing across the terrain.

Moments later, the voice from deep within Black Mountain spoke again.

"The Buddhist Sect's reincarnation is not here; you may leave now."

The Black Mountain Demon's tone was indifferent, issuing an expulsion.

However, upon hearing this, Illusionary Mustard Seed showed anger.

"My master clearly stated Fa Hai was born in your Black Mountain Territory, why do you hide it?"

He had promised his master that he would complete this task.

Thus, he wouldn't leave now, no matter what.

"Are you questioning me?"

The voice from the depths of Black Mountain suddenly turned sinister, and immense pressure quickly descended, making Illusionary Mustard Seed in the Immortal Platform Realm feel suffocated.

His face turned slightly pale, and he hurriedly looked at Venerable Guangming.

Venerable Guangming's Buddha Light rippled around him, enveloping the Saint Heir, allowing Illusionary Mustard Seed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, Venerable Guangming addressed the depths again:

"A being like you naturally has no interest in deceit, but among the demons under your command, there might be some with different thoughts."

"Could you allow this monk to search within the territory?"

"If Fa Hai's reincarnation still cannot be found, I shall leave promptly and never disturb again."

"What do you say?"

The Black Mountain Demon had yet to respond, but the demons atop the mountain were enraged.

"What do you mean, you bald monk?"

"Are you saying someone among us is hiding Fa Hai's reincarnation?"

"Pah, who would care for a mere reincarnation? Hide? It would be his luck if I didn't fry him in oil on the spot!"

The Tree Demon Granny appeared timely, coldly scolding:

"I advise your Buddhist Sect not to overreach. Last time the people from Jinshan Temple came, we handed over what they wanted."

"This time, our lord said clearly that he isn't here, yet you press on?"

"Do you think us Black Mountain demons are easy to bully?"

The Tree Demon Granny's words immediately gained the approval of the demons.

"Truly think Black Mountain is a backyard, coming and going as you please?"

"No way!"

All Black Mountain demons were fierce, especially with Lord Black Mountain and the Tree Demon Granny appearing in succession, making them unafraid of the two monks anymore.

The demons spoke up one after another, demanding them to leave quickly.

This made Illusionary Mustard Seed's gaze grow colder, unable to tolerate a bunch of demons and monsters pointing fingers at him like this.

Yet the aura from the Black Mountain Demon earlier left him apprehensive, so he could only look towards Venerable Guangming.

Venerable Guangming remained calm, unfazed by the demons' expulsion, or perhaps those demons never registered in his view. He simply clasped his hands towards the depths of Black Mountain, saying:

"I hope you will grant us convenience."

Upon these words, all demons looked toward the depths of Black Mountain.

There, a long silence ensued, finally broken by a response.

"One stick of incense's time."

"After that, if you don't leave, it's life or death."

Instantly, all demons on the mountain showed expressions of extreme frustration.

In contrast, Illusionary Mustard Seed gave a cold smile.

"Thank you."

Venerable Guangming appeared completely calm as he stepped into Black Mountain Territory.

Illusionary Mustard Seed tried to follow but was blocked by a wisp of dense fog outside.

He looked annoyed, but Venerable Guangming shook his head at him: "Saint Heir, wait outside; I shall return shortly."

After that, Venerable Guangming began chanting obscure secret spells within Black Mountain.

His cultivation was overwhelming, and words became golden little figures as they left his mouth, dispersing in all directions to swiftly search for Fa Hai's reincarnation.

"What a disgraceful humiliation!"

Watching those golden little figures invade their territorial peaks, searching indiscriminately, all the mountain's demons couldn't help but clench their fists with frustration and anger.

But ultimately, this was permitted by Lord Black Mountain.

Even though none were content, nobody dared to voice against it.

They had to turn their heads in anger, sparing themselves from the sight and outrage.

Only the Tree Demon Granny's expression was tense, watching the golden figures enter her Ghost Valley to search, her anxiety reaching a peak.

Luckily, the time for one stick of incense passed quickly.

Those golden figures found nothing, eventually transforming back into scriptures and dispersing in the wind.

"How is this possible?"

Suspended at Black Mountain's center, Venerable Guangming's brow furrowed, his face full of perplexity.

The Black Mountain Demon had lost patience.

"Now you can leave."

Venerable Guangming took a deep breath, reluctantly saying, "Apologies for the disturbance."

Then he flew toward Illusionary Mustard Seed.

"Are we really leaving like this?"

Illusionary Mustard Seed's brow furrowed, his eyes unwilling.

Venerable Guangming shook his head in resignation: "We truly found nothing."

Illusionary Mustard Seed gritted his teeth, glancing toward the depths of Black Mountain: "That old demon must be keeping him hidden, Venerable, let's start the battle?"

"You handle the Black Mountain Demon, I can deal with the other trash!"

"This..."

Venerable Guangming glanced at the depths of Black Mountain, finally shaking his head in distance:

"I have no certainty of victory, let's discuss this further after we return. Don't be reckless."

"But..."

Illusionary Mustard Seed wanted to say more but seeing Venerable Guangming's firm decision to retreat, he could only smolder in frustration.

Soon, the two were about to leave.

Seeing this from hiding, Lin Heng furrowed his brow.

"Leaving just like that won't do!"

His eyes focused, decisively donning a kasaya, simultaneously channeling Buddhist Sect's aura, and shot towards Black Mountain.

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