Chapter 1365 - 1364: Zen Master Huiejue’s Decisive Victory
Regardless of how much importance Master Dahuo placed on or didn’t place on Zen Master Huiejue, at this moment they were still in a phase of stalemate and entanglement, each searching for the other’s flaw.
However, both of them had several thousand years of Dao Practice, being top experts of their time, presently in full strength; where could flaws be found?
So, Zen Master Huiejue and Master Dahuo were not anxious, and the Infinite Celestial Bead was entangling with the Buddha Radiance Sea Waves in endless changes.
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This stalemate lasted for nearly two days.
As time passed, whether it was Lu Zheng’s group or the monks on Master Daqi’s side, they gradually fell quiet and focused their gaze on the two practitioners engaging in Magical Combat mid-air.
Compared to the still unchanged wild surge of the Infinite Celestial Bead of Master Dahuo, the Great Buddha of Unmoving Observation behind Zen Master Huiejue had already begun to tremble.
As the saying goes, a long defense must lead to a lapse. Master Dahuo’s Five-Colored Celestial Bead channeling the Buddha Power was indeed of great renown.
On Lu Zheng’s side, the expressions of the group began to gradually grow serious, while on Master Daqi’s side, the many monks started to relax.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
The plump monk chanted, "Master Dahuo’s Cultivation is profound, the transformations of his Celestial Pearl Buddha Power are infinite, and his Telekinesis is unpredictable. Admirable!"
"Although I don’t know how that Monk Huiejue initially managed to block Master Dahuo’s Spell, he is still no match for Master Dahuo," spoke a monk draped in a bright red robe, with a serene smile, "In no more than three days, Huiejue will surely be defeated!"
The handsome monk shook his head and chuckled, "How can a mere monk from Guilan Temple be a match for Master Dahuo."
The other monks chimed in one after another, except for one monk with a white, beardless face and another stern-faced monk, who remained silent and just watched the sky attentively, speaking not a word.
Another one who felt a sense of relief was Master Daqi, "This Monk Huiejue is a bit more troublesome compared to ten years ago. During the Magical Combat of old, if my senior brother hadn’t slightly relaxed after severely injuring Huiejue, Huiejue wouldn’t have been able to injure him back, failing to fully succeed."
The plump monk laughed and said, "Surely, Master Dahuo will not repeat the mistake from ten years ago today."
Master Daqi nodded, speaking solemnly, "In fair Magical Combat, life and death are disregarded; my senior brother said he intends to send Monk Huiejue into Parinirvana this time."
"Amitabha Buddha!"
The monks all joined their hands together, chanting the Buddha’s name.
Meanwhile, Jiang Fei, Jun Pinglan, and Master Xingrong all furrowed their brows.
"That Master Dahuo indeed lives up to being a High Monk of Celestial Pearl Temple; the transformations of the Five-Colored Celestial Bead channeling the Buddha Power are infinite. Monk Huiejue seems unable to hold on," Master Xingrong said with a frown.
Jiang Fei squinted, and a pair of three-foot Sword Qi subtly emerged from his eyes, "Boasting monks, and now the bluff has been called. What to do?"
Jun Pinglan’s expression was calm, "Don’t worry, don’t worry. Although Monk Huiejue’s Buddha Body is shaking, his breath remains steady and his Divine Soul solid. It’s far from over yet."
Fan Boyu, who had a relatively low status, stood behind Du Yueyao without speaking, but he couldn’t help it any longer and said in a low voice, "If even the Divine Soul becomes unstable, it might be too late."
Zen Master Dengjing couldn’t help but glare sideways at Fan Boyu, but he still pursed his lips and said nothing.
Lu Zheng held Liu Qingyan’s hand lightly and said, "Why does it feel like Zen Master Huiejue seems to be showing signs of being outmatched?"
Liu Qingyan and Du Yueyao exchanged glances, both shook their heads, "That shouldn’t be. Zen Master Huiejue recovered as of two months ago, and he possesses deep foundations and has taken restorative Elixirs. There logically shouldn’t be any lingering issues."
Shen Ying frowned and spoke, "Could it be that Master Dahuo’s Celestial Pearl Buddha Power is too formidable? After all, we haven’t faced it directly, so our understanding isn’t as profound as Zen Master Huiejue’s."
"If there are hidden transformations in the Celestial Pearl Buddha Power that subtly undermine Zen Master Huiejue’s Observing Waves Buddha Body..."
Lu Zheng stroked his chin, "Then we indeed have a troublesome situation."
Liu Qingyan nodded, "If that’s the case, the longer this drags on, the more dangerous it becomes for Zen Master Huiejue."
Du Yueyao frowned, "But we can’t possibly interrupt their Magical Combat, right?"
"Fair Magical Combat, life and death are disregarded," Fan Boyu whispered from behind her, "With so many witnesses here, no one can afford to lose face like that."
Sitting under the ancient cypress, Jun Pinglan glanced at Star-Fishing Elder, "What do you think?"
Star-Fishing Elder tapped his fingers on the stone table before him and said calmly, "This is Huiejue’s Magical Combat."
Jun Pinglan nodded and continued watching the battle.
In the sky, the Thousand-armed Thousand-handed Celestial Pearl Buddha was still shining brightly, and the Five-Colored Radiance filled the sky.
But the Guilan Great Buddha seemed to slightly waver, its eyes neither open nor closed, and the sea waves of Buddha Light behind it rolled one after another with a slight stiffness.
Master Dahuo clearly sensed that the Buddha Light within Zen Master Huiejue’s Sea of Consciousness had dimmed significantly due to the erosion of his Celestial Pearl Buddha Power.
"Jingle... jingle..."
Master Dahuo smiled, and the Dharma Bell in his hand began to jingle more urgently, the sound of the bell overshadowing the Wooden Fish sound of Zen Master Huiejue.
Zen Master Huiejue’s face was calm, but a hint of paleness flickered across it.
Master Dahuo’s face displayed a smile of understanding, "Amitabha Buddha! So that’s how it is!"
The next moment, Master Dahuo’s eyes sharpened, and the thousand arms of the Thousand-armed Thousand-handed Celestial Pearl Buddha behind him folded inwards, transforming into two arms, two hands.
Then, the two hands were raised before the chest, forming a Fearless Seal. The Infinite Celestial Pearl instantly coalesced into a single Five-Colored Pearl.
The surface of the Pearl shimmered with radiance as it hovered in front of the Great Buddha’s chest, atop Master Dahuo’s head. It then generated a spell mixed with boundless Telekinesis, forming into an intangible force, directly shooting at Zen Master Huiejue.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Master Dahuo chanted the Buddha’s name, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness, confident that he had seen through everything about Zen Master Huiejue, ready to decide the battle in one swoop.
And just at the moment when this intangible force shot into Zen Master Huiejue’s Sea of Consciousness...
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Zen Master Huiejue suddenly opened his eyes wide, assuming the stance of an Angry-eyed Vajra.
"The compassion of my Buddha, amidst the ocean waves, my Buddha remains unmoved, many come, and not fewer leave!"
The next moment, the Guilan Great Buddha behind Zen Master Huiejue suddenly emitted a magnificent golden light, endless waves rose, and torrential Buddha Light surged.
At the same time, the Great Buddha within Zen Master Huiejue’s Sea of Consciousness suddenly opened its eyes, assuming the form of an Angry-eyed Vajra, the Meditation Seal in its hand becoming a Seal of Demon Subduing, emitting a strong sound.
"Exert!"
Then, the Guilan Buddha Light astonishingly rolled up the incoming Celestial Pearl Buddha Power, merging them into one, even carrying an intensified force, sweeping towards Master Dahuo’s Divine Soul.
At this moment, it was precisely when Master Dahuo believed Zen Master Huiejue incapable of resistance and was exerting his full force, leaving his own defenses at their lowest.
It was equivalent to both Zen Master Huiejue and Master Dahuo unleashing their full force upon Master Dahuo, who was unguarded.
"Boom!"
A tremendous roar resounded directly within Master Dahuo’s Divine Soul, his Sea of Consciousness was shattered to pieces, leaving him dazed and confused.
"Bang!"
The infinite Buddha Light invaded Master Dahuo’s body, sweeping through his internal organs, bones, and blood, shattering his Dantian and Heart Vein.
"Pfft!"
Master Dahuo spat out a mouthful of blood and then flipped and fell from the void.