Chapter 243 - 228: Take Advantage of the Situation to Secure a Win and Retire
The Daoist Sect had won two rounds in a row, which the Buddhist sect found hard to accept.
Especially after the second match, where Mahoraga lost to Daoist Equal to Heaven in a test of strength, which left the followers of Buddhism incredulous.
With a heart full of resentment, Mahoraga knew that had the table not restricted much of his power, he would have broken Daoist Equal to Heaven’s wrist long ago. Daoist Equal to Heaven, of course, was aware of Mahoraga’s terrifying physical strength. He would never have foolishly competed in strength against such a person if not for the rules of the literary duel and the Layered Wave Force. To lose would be bad enough, but certainly, others would treat him as a fool.
Daoist Equal to Heaven held the Bodhi in his hand, slowly fidgeting with it, and thought to himself, "This time has been quite worthwhile, winning a Bodhi – a rare treasure indeed. I’ll refine it thoroughly when I get back, integrating it into my Dharma Body to strengthen its power."
Lu Dongbin said with a smile, "Congratulations, Daoist friend, on gaining a Bodhi. After you refine it, your mana will indeed advance another step."
Daoist Equal to Heaven’s spirits lifted, and he laughed heartily, saying with cupped hands, "I must thank Buddha Ancestor for his generosity!"
The crowd’s expressions shifted subtly, finding him overly arrogant for openly mocking Buddha Ancestor. Of course, Tathagata felt it beneath himself to argue with such a junior; it would be a blow to his prestige! Tathagata too harbored resentment in his heart, vowing to eradicate this Daoist one day, to avoid continuous opposition and the ire it provoked.
"Good! For the next match, let Medicine Buddha take the stage. I wonder which True Person from the Daoist sect would like to cross hands?" stated Tathagata impassively. He had lost two rounds in a row; the loss of treasures was secondary, but the loss of face was truly bothersome.
The South Pole Immortal Emperor stepped forward and said, "I’ve long heard of Medicine Buddha’s proficiency in medical skills to aid all under heaven; I shall compare medical skills with Medicine Buddha!"