"Everyone thought the tides were about to turn again with Lian Sha Arhat shedding his face to ask Buddha for support.
After all, he is a Buddha!
Even if the main body couldn't co, nor the incarnation project its presence, just sending so treasures and Divine Powers, in everyone's view, was enough to take care of Sui Chaozi, Tao Qian, and Duo Bao Master and Disciples.
But who could have anticipated that Sui Chaozi was actually waiting for this exact scenario?
If it were any other ti, the scroll of 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' that Sui Chaozi produced, filled with endless divine and strange secrets, would have been the center of attention.
But now, everyone, including Tao Qian, was thinking about sothing else.
Heaven Venerable's incarnation!
Good Heavens, its power level soared to such an extent.
From Cavernous Mystery all the way up to Tribulation Immortal?
Tao Qian, who was in the midst of refining and seizing the body of the [chanical Demon Buddha] with Lian Jing'er and Outer Heaven Fla Essence, finally realized the extent of the disaster he had caused.
And to protect him, Duo Bao True Monarch had to avoid the involvent of Spirit Treasure Sect's Ten Thousand Immortals, creating a remarkable scene.
'Although it's all illusory, incarnations and projections, the duel itself isn't in this world.'
'But without a doubt, both Nirvana Buddha and Outer Realm Heaven Venerable are of Tribulation Immortal Level.'
'Master, in order to mobilize the latter, offered a Mysterious Corpse Divine Arm; yes, it should be the one my fellow True Disciples and I used as bait when we cut it off on Eight Immortals Island.'
'Generous!'
'What a heavy price!'
'It's no wonder Master said that the three Arhats of Demon Buddha Temple really don't count for much.'
'According to Master, inviting [Heaven Venerable] serves not only to contend with Demon Buddha but more importantly, to exchange benefits, allowing to face the upcoming Human Dao Catastrophe...'
Seeing that Senior Sui Chaozi had sealed the entrance to Buddha's Dojo with his Lifebound Treasure, Tao Qian imdiately knew the crisis had been averted and couldn't help but think of other matters.
It was at this mont that the previously chaotic chanical Demon Buddha, caught in self-inflicted slaughter, suddenly ca to a halt.
'It's done!'
A wave of joy surged up in Tao Qian's heart.
At the sa ti, the chanical voice of Lian Jing'er began to ring out:
'Creation Poison spreading degree... now Perfect.'
'chanical Seed taming degree... now Perfect.'
'Detecting a new chanical wisdom database... rging... rging... rge successful.'
'Initiating new detection verification... Confird, the target is [chanical Divine Machine Embryo].'
'This item possesses multiple evolutionary paths, now available choices are Ten Thousand Buddha Divine Machine, Taishang Divine Machine, Blood and Flesh Divine Machine, Primordial Demon Divine Machine, Governance Divine Machine...'
As Lian Jing'er provided a report, infusing a wealth of secret information, a gleam instantly flared in Tao Qian's eyes, growing ever brighter.
...
anwhile, the audience from the Seventy-two provinces, having their fill of excitent, also felt regret: everyone knew that within the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas', two Tribulation Immortal level powerhouses were clashing; it's a pity that no one had the fortune to witness it firsthand, and could only await the outco.
And the ending ca swiftly.
In just a few breaths, Sui Chaozi suddenly smiled, reached out his hand, and the scripture flew back to him.
The rift leading to the Buddha's Daoist Field quickly closed up.
Buddha Light swept across the Void, over the chanical Demon Buddha, and directly gathered Kongchan, Lian Sha and all the remaining Demon Buddha Temple Disciples into the Daoist Field.
Only Shipi Arhat was left out.
Seeing this unfold, far from being annoyed, he instead expressed delight on his face.
Without saying much, he simply chuckled, 'Disaster turns into a blessing, my ti for entering the Dao is near.'
With that, he dove into the small temple.
At the sa ti, audiences from all Seventy-two provinces and many great powers instantly understood who was the victor between Nirvana Buddha and Heaven Venerable.
This bewildering and tumultuous drama that no one could predict the course of had reached its conclusion.
To everyone's surprise, the victor was... Tao Qian.
Of course, it wasn't necessarily a total victory.
At this very mont!
Everyone could clearly see that although Tao Qian and his chanical Species under his command had successfully refined and seized the body of the [chanical Demon Buddha].
Before closing the Daoist Field, Nirvana Buddha, through the Buddhist Divine Powers, retrieved all the Divine Treasures, Secret Techniques, and Buddha Treasures related to the chanical behemoth.
Monts ago, it was a formidable and domineering creature that could unite five or six provinces at the Daoist Transformation level.
Now, it's left as a huge chanical lump, taller than a mountain, larger than a city.
Although it still exudes a terrifying aura, it can't really compare with the chanical Demon Buddha with its eighteen thousand Buddha arms and countless Buddha Treasures, and endless Buddha's Divine Powers.
Whether from the south or the north, or those ambitious powers, they all reassessed the 'object's' threat level.
Especially Zhang Jinluan and Si Xixin from the Northern Land, they felt significantly more at ease.
'That [chanical Demon Buddha], fused with Outer Realm chanical Seed, Buddha's Secret thods, and copious amounts of blood and flesh, as a chanical creation, need not worry about Daoist Transformation backlash, able to wield Daoist Divine Might in the world, was indeed an enormous threat.'
"Now that the key Demon Buddha Secret thod has been lost, it can only be considered a chanical treasure, still powerful, but its threat is reduced by ninety percent and is not worth worrying about."
"Tao Qian, that little thief, is still wanted by many major powers, and his whereabouts have already been exposed. It won't be long before a large number of Ultimate Happiness Realm experts will encircle and suppress him. As soon as Sui Chaozi leaves, his death is imminent."
"And what about the Spirit Treasure Ten Thousand Immortals?"
"Ha, it's all just posturing. Who in the world doesn't know that the Spirit Treasure Sect's Magic Skills shun the karma and fortune-poison of the Human World? It's impossible for the Spirit Treasure Ten Thousand Immortals to co down from the mountain in full force to help a junior disciple compete for the throne of the Human Emperor, even though this junior seems extrely favored and is also a disciple of Duobao True Monarch."
"Exactly, don't be intimidated by the Ten Thousand Immortals. If they were truly willing to co down from the mountain together, why would they go to great lengths to invite the strong from the Heaven Venerable lineage to help? Can't a single second-generation ancestor compete with the Nirvana Buddha?"
"Once that little thief dies, we will seize that chanical divine object. We are sure to gain a significant advantage and will take the opportunity to occupy several more provinces."
...
Just when the various northern warlords began thinking about taking over Tao Qian's legacy after his death.
In Qiantang Province City, the originally departing Sui Chaozi suddenly turned his gaze back to Tao Qian.
And then, he said aloud in front of everyone:
"Junior Tao Qian, you have made quite a few enemies. I sense there are many strong individuals rushing here, wishing to take your life."
"But this ti, at the request of Duobao Daoist, I shall ensure your safety."
"Once this matter here is concluded, follow , for it's a good opportunity to visit the Penglai Sea."
Upon hearing these words, countless people sighed in disappointnt.
Especially those strong individuals who were currently en route like the Alchemists, the Ultimate Happiness Realm monsters, the Xiu family, the Evil Sect powerhouses, the Taishang Demon Sect strong people... and so on.
While any of them could be from the Ultimate Happiness Realm, they had all seen the thods of Sui Chaozi.
Killing Tao Qian in his hands would likely be exceedingly difficult.
It was at this mont that everyone saw the so-called "First Heavenly Pride of the Daoist," the instigator of the Yang Sui Uprising, and the New Moon uprising, the one who laid to rest the empire's na and imperial system, seem to make a certain decision, and a resolute expression filled his face.
He shook his head, word by word he said: "I... won't go."
Anyone could see that Tao Qian was in an extraordinary state at this ti.
As if in resonance with the mysterious fortunes of the Human Dao, every word he uttered carried the flavor of a great vow.
Those who heard his words beca a sort of witness.
Even Sui Chaozi had to adopt a serious deanor.
Before he could ask, Tao Qian glanced at the chanical god under his feet, which had been stripped of the essence of Buddha. The option of "Ten Thousand Buddha Divine Machine" imdiately disappeared from his options.
Fortunately, this choice was never in his consideration, so it had no impact.
Now that the decision had been made, there was no hesitation.
Tao Qian pointed to the divine object under his feet and spoke again, revealing a secret known to few:
"Elder!"
"I have heard that the Ancestor Dragon once obtained a complete Outer Realm chanical Divine Inheritance, and with that inheritance, created a chanical army and a Ancestor Dragon Divine Machine, sweeping the eight wastelands with such power and successfully establishing the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty."
"And that inheritance, a copy also lies with Heaven Venerable. Is this true?"
With just these few words, Sui Chaozi, who was a remarkable talent, had already guessed what Tao Qian was implying and planning to do.
A private sigh rose from within: "Duobao Daoist really has a strategy without fail; this young friend is indeed a stubborn mule, and it seems that he cannot be pulled back. This ti, the Alchemists and those old bugs are sure to go mad."
After the sigh, Sui Chaozi too made a decision.
He simply nodded his head in response:
"It is true. That chanical god was originally an Outer Realm Evil God nad Golden Star God Monarch. After it accidentally fell in this realm, my master took its source, leaving the complete inheritance to Ancestor Dragon. His ability to establish the Heavenly Dynasty and create Forbidden Techniques indeed benefited from that inheritance."
The audiences of the Seventy-Two Provinces, thinking the excitent was over, and the many major powers were not expecting to hear such secrets again, turned their attention back.
What Tao Qian wanted was precisely this, so he continued to speak.
This ti, he made a request to this strong individual from the Heaven Venerable lineage that seed exceedingly presumptuous to others.
It was this request that definitively announced his ambition.
Officially carved the na "Tao Qian" brusquely into the hearts of people everywhere.
Officially standing before all, igniting the North and South, Seventy-Two Provinces, into a complete uproar.
"Elder, I have an impertinent request and hope you can assist ," Tao Qian said.
"Speak!"
"I, Tao Qian, wish to request the assistance of the Heaven Venerable lineage in forging this object into a 'Governance Divine Machine.'"
"This Divine Machine must possess supre wisdom, the capability to govern, and the might to kill."
"Tao Qian wants to use this object to first liberate the provinces of Qiantang, Tiannan, and New Moon..."
Word by word, even without explicit detail, the aning was nearly the sa.
Anyone with a little bit of wisdom, who had so understanding of the world's big picture, could guess what Tao Qian was after.
Was this First Heavenly Pride of the Daoist, the future Sect Master of the Spirit Treasure Sect and the first disciple of Duobao True Monarch, finally stepping into the lilight to compete for the throne of Human Emperor against other talents of the world?
At this mont!
No talent of the North or South could remain composed.
Even Yu Yanshi and Si Xixin's expressions solidified.
ps: Borrowed so ideas from a book review, my thanks to the book friend who provided the inspiration.
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