Immortal after a Hundred Reincarnations

He said he didn’t know when Living Buddha Hui Chi would finish his work.

So, for the past three days, Hui Si had remained hidden deep within the orchard, waiting for Hui Chi to arrive.

Three days was not a long time for a Cultivator.

The time passed quickly with a bit of meditation and Cultivation.

However, after those three days, Hui Si left the orchard.

He first went to the old farmer’s home to speak with him.

Then, he entered the city.

He also went to the area near Xu Lei’s temple to ask around.

He was clearly growing impatient with waiting.

Meanwhile, Xu Lei watched Hui Si’s entire route from the orchard into the city through a Telescope.

’That place should be perfect for setting up an Array!’

Afterward, Xu Lei selected a spot along this route. ’This is it!’

「Another five days passed in the blink of an eye.」

Hui Si had already returned to the depths of the orchard.

Meanwhile, Xu Lei set up the Trapped Dragon Heaven-Strangling Array in a patch of forest that Hui Si had passed through earlier.

Xu Lei had originally planned to finish setting up the Array first, then kill Hui Si the moment he walked into it on his way back.

Unexpectedly, Hui Si started heading back before Xu Lei could finish.

Naturally, Xu Lei had no choice but to hide.

Only after Hui Si was back in the orchard, resuming his wait, did Xu Lei continue setting up the Array.

Once everything was ready, Xu Lei began his own waiting game.

Hui Si lay in wait deep within the orchard, hoping Hui Chi would walk into his trap.

Xu Lei also lay in wait, anticipating that Hui Si would lose his patience, head for the city again, and walk right into his Array.

During this time, the old farmer made several trips to the orchard to report to Hui Si.

But Hui Chi never showed up, and Hui Si was naturally displeased.

The old farmer didn’t seem to be having an easy time either; one day, he even had a Palm Seal on his face.

Afterward, the old farmer went to Xu Lei’s temple to gather information.

But Xu Lei ignored him, preventing him from learning anything.

Hui Si would only grow impatient faster.

「Another ten days passed in the blink of an eye.」

Unexpectedly, Hui Si had managed to hold out for quite a while this time.

It took ten days for him to finally lose his patience again!

He started back from the orchard.

"Array, activate!"

That day, as Hui Si passed by, Xu Lei, who was hiding in a tree, finally activated the Array.

Instantly, the same manifestation of the Array that had been used against the Enchantresses appeared once more.

Seeing the scenery around him transform, Hui Si’s expression changed drastically.

"Die!"

Xu Lei wasted no words. Wielding his Golden Staff and empowered by the Array, he was as majestic as a descending god as he drove the Golden Staff Dharma Shadow down to smash his foe.

BOOM!

A brilliant shadow of the Golden Staff shot forward.

The Golden Staff was the Magical Artifact most compatible with this Array, so Xu Lei couldn’t be bothered to use any other techniques.

After all, the more techniques he used, the more of his own energy he would consume.

It was best to just use the Golden Staff directly.

"This is bad!"

Hui Si retreated abruptly, simultaneously flinging a golden bowl out behind him!

The golden bowl flew into the air, growing as it went!

It settled above his head.

It emitted a golden shield of light!

It enveloped his entire body in its protection!

CLANG!

Xu Lei’s Golden Staff Dharma Shadow struck his alms bowl but, surprisingly, failed to shatter it!

The impact merely caused the alms bowl to shudder violently, its golden light cracking and splintering.

But as Hui Si poured his Magical Power into it, the cracks quickly healed.

"Sixth Tier of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm!"

Hui Si’s expression was grim. "Hui Chi," he said, "I never expected you to have already discovered me!"

"And to have such a bizarre Array!"

"You even hid your Cultivation!"

He now understood everything.

The Array provided a boost, but he could still discern the level of Xu Lei’s own Cultivation.

"Hm?"

Xu Lei, his figure shrouded in black mist, couldn’t help but remark, "That Protective Magical Artifact of yours is quite impressive."

"It actually withstood my attack!"

"And it seems you’ve been hiding your strength as well!"

After all, that last strike had been amplified by the Array.

Of course, Xu Lei had only used the Power of the Sixth Tier of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm.

After all, it was best to use as little of his Magical Power as possible to minimize consumption.

The Array amplified his power dozens of times over.

So, Xu Lei had originally thought he could kill him without using much of his own Power.

But he hadn’t expected this Hui Si, with his strange Evil Technique and powerful Protective Magical Artifact, to have survived.

"Hui Chi," Hui Si said, "do you think you can kill me just by relying on an Array?!"

Hui Si said, "We’re all just trying to attain long life. This is all a misunderstanding!"

"How about this: you let me go!"

"I’ll admit I was wrong!"

"From now on, we’ll stay out of each other’s way!"

"If this continues, you won’t be able to break my defense."

"We’ll just be stuck in a stalemate."

"We’ll both just be wasting Magical Power and squandering our potential for longevity!"

"Die!"

But in response to Hui Si’s silver-tongued plea, Xu Lei simply activated the Golden Staff Dharma Shadow again, launching an even fiercer attack!

Hui Si’s body trembled as he stumbled backward, his expression twisting in alarm.

"Kill him!"

Then, Hui Si released two Demons: a Bat Demon and an Eagle Demon!

He commanded them to attack Xu Lei.

The two Demons seemed able to see through the black mist as they charged at Xu Lei.

But Xu Lei took out his black alms bowl, channeled the power of the Eighth Tier of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm, and with a single flash of light, sucked them both inside.

"Thank you for the gift of Demon Cores."

Xu Lei added, "Hui Si!"

"Ngh?!"

Hui Si was so furious he nearly coughed up blood.

"You really insist on killing me, don’t you! You’re forcing my hand!"

Knowing he couldn’t hold out much longer, Hui Si’s expression turned savage. "Then let’s die together!"

He suddenly produced a black bottle.

He yanked out the stopper.

He threw the bottle out from under the protective shield of the golden bowl.

The bottle spun rapidly in the air.

A thick, potent Demonic Qi billowed out from within.

A very powerful Demon was trapped inside the bottle!

Xu Lei’s expression changed at the sight.

From the look on Hui Si’s face, it was clear that he likely couldn’t control the Demon in the bottle either!

’I can’t hold back any longer.’

Xu Lei unleashed the Power of the Ninth Tier of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm.

All nine of his Peach Fruits began to glow.

His Magical Power surged forth.

The Golden Staff Dharma Shadow swelled in size once more!

Then, Xu Lei’s Golden Staff Dharma Shadow smashed down violently!

It struck Hui Si’s golden bowl.

This time, the golden shield shattered once more.

The golden bowl was sent flying.

The blow twisted Hui Si’s entire body, and half of his shoulder caved in and shattered!

A blood-curdling scream erupted from his mouth.

His body skidded violently backward across the ground!

He left a conspicuous trail of blood in his wake!

Hui Si stared at Xu Lei, his face a mask of disbelief.

But Xu Lei gave Hui Si no time to react.

He wouldn’t give him the chance to burn his Origin in a final, desperate struggle.

With a swift extension of his arm, he hurled the Golden Staff.

Propelled by the Power of the Ninth Tier of the Bodhisattva Fruit Realm and amplified by the Array’s energy, the Golden Staff pierced straight through Hui Si’s chest!

It pinned his entire body to the ground!