Chapter 537 - 531: Xiang Liu’s True Form
Countless followers of the World Honored One Sect, led by Lady Ming King, surrounded the Silent Sea.
At this moment, the seawater of the Silent Sea surged and churned, forming a Giant City composed of sea water above the surface.
On the walls of the sea water Giant City, Black Dragon Heaven, along with his twenty-eight Celestial Kings, stood boldly on the walls.
Facing enemies several times, even dozens of times their numbers, they were not afraid at all.
Dingguang Buddha, Infinite Buddha, Great Wisdom Buddha, and Pingbo Dinghai Buddha each led their armies, positioning themselves to the front, back, left, and right of the Silent Sea, forming an impenetrable siege.
However, since this battle was commanded by Lady Ming King, without her orders, the four did not recklessly attack.
Lady Ming King personally led the central army, positioned above the Silent Sea, confronting Black Dragon Heaven on the sea water Giant City.
The enemy is numerous, we are few; the enemy is strong, we are weak.
In this situation, we definitely cannot take the initiative to attack; defense must be prioritized.
"Lady Ming King, the Dragon Beastman on the city wall is Black Dragon Heaven!" A strangely looking Arhat with a protruding forehead reminded Lady Ming King.
Lady Ming King looked at Black Dragon Heaven, feeling unsure for a moment.
It was only right that Lady Ming King couldn’t discern Black Dragon Heaven’s depth; in terms of strength, Black Dragon Heaven was stronger than her, it would be odd if she could see through him.
Lady Ming King asked the Arhat beside her: "Guangzhi Arhat, who do you think should attack first??"
Lady Ming King was leading the central army, which was not easy to mobilize.
Moreover, Lady Ming King was there to gain merits, not to risk her life; such risky tasks certainly couldn’t be done by her.
Therefore, the party to launch the first attack could only be selected from the four directions: east, west, south, and north.
This was a task that might offend people; after all, the party attacking first could face great casualties, and they might even let those who attack later reap the benefits.
Guangzhi Arhat glanced at Lady Ming King, thinking that she really had him do the dirty work of offending someone, while she herself avoided it!
Guangzhi Arhat couldn’t afford to offend Lady Ming King; since she told him to speak, he had no choice but to comply.
Among Dingguang Buddha, Infinite Buddha, Great Wisdom Buddha, and Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, he had to offend one, but who should it be?
This Guangzhi Arhat had a protruding forehead, a bigger head than others, and more devious than most.
After contemplating for just two or three seconds, Guangzhi Arhat came up with a solution.
First of all, Infinite Buddha and Dingguang Buddha definitely could not be offended.
These two were old sect members, with many friends, disciples, and followers; offending them would definitely mean trouble in the future.
These two could only be flattered, not offended.
Since Infinite Buddha and Dingguang Buddha, the old sect members, could not be offended.
Then, he could only offend Great Wisdom Buddha and Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, the two newcomers.
Although these two were also Buddhas, they were newcomers without much foundation and influence in the sect.
Offending these two wouldn’t cause much trouble.
Moreover, since they were new, they might not necessarily retaliate.
Between Great Wisdom Buddha and Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, who should be chosen?
Great Wisdom Buddha was cunning, so it was better not to offend him if possible.
Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha was a rash man, so it had to be him.
Thinking of this, Guangzhi Arhat suggested: "After careful consideration, I believe Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha is most suitable to attack first."
After hearing Guangzhi Arhat’s suggestion, Lady Ming King pursued further: "Why Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha?"
Guangzhi Arhat: "????"
Guangzhi Arhat thought, I helped you offend some people since you don’t want to do it yourself, and now you’re questioning me? Do whatever you want!
Rank oppression!
Guangzhi Arhat, though frustrated internally, dared not express it openly.
His eyes turned, his mind quickly spinning, and soon he came up with an explanation: "Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha’s true form is Xiang Liu, proficient in using black water, and where there is water is his domain."
"Furthermore, as Xiang Liu, known as Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, this battlefield on Silent Sea is the perfect stage for his skills."
Guangzhi Arhat’s explanation was improvised but logical and credible.
Lady Ming King lacked decision-making ability.
Upon hearing the reasonable explanation from Guangzhi Arhat, she immediately sent an order for Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha to attack first.
North battlefield.
This was the territory managed by Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, also known as Xiang Liu.
Xiang Liu was a rash man, lacking cunning.
Since joining the World Honored One Sect, he hadn’t achieved anything; he prepared himself to establish great merit in this battle.
Just then, Guangzhi Arhat arrived before Xiang Liu.
"Guangzhi Arhat has arrived?"
"Does Lady Ming King have any orders?" Xiang Liu inquired.
Guangzhi Arhat got straight to the point: "Lady Ming King has ordered Pingbo Dinghai Buddha to lead your troops and launch an attack from the north first."
"Once you break through, the encirclement can be complete from all directions."
Upon hearing this order, Xiang Liu assured by patting his chest: "Black Dragon Heaven is nothing; I just need to slightly strike and can easily resolve him."
"Please tell Lady Ming King not to trouble other Buddhas; I can personally break into Silent Sea and capture Black Dragon Heaven alive."
"Present Black Dragon Heaven to Lady Ming King, allowing her to personally decapitate his head."
Xiang Liu thought to himself, Lady Ming King was the daughter of the World Honored; if he couldn’t curry favor with the World Honored, he would curry favor with his daughter.
Guangzhi Arhat came to relay the message; regardless of whether Xiang Liu was truthful or bragging, it wasn’t his concern.
"I’ve delivered the order, I’ll go back and report now."
"Please, Pingjiang Dinghai Buddha, commence your attack promptly." Guangzhi Arhat left a word, then turned to leave.
Once Guangzhi Arhat departed, Xiang Liu led his followers to press forward altogether.
Xiang Liu didn’t understand military tactics; his approach was straightforward: send all forces directly to crush and achieve a decisive outcome.
Above the Silent Sea, on the sea water Giant City, Xiang Liu revealed his true form.
Xiang Liu’s true form was a nine-headed giant serpent, surrounded entirely by black water, stretching over a thousand meters.
In mythological legends, when Great Yu controlled the floods, he encountered Xiang Liu causing chaos.
Enraged, Great Yu severed one of Xiang Liu’s heads; Xiang Liu was unable to defeat Great Yu, so he fled the Huaxia land.
After escaping Huaxia, Xiang Liu reached Fusang, becoming Yamata no Orochi.
Of course, this is the real world’s legend about Xiang Liu, unrelated to the Xiang Liu before them.
Xiang Liu revealed his true form, manipulating the black water.
The black water surrounding him was the essence of water he refined.
This essence was like a magnet, capable of influencing other water bodies.