Chapter 970: The Eight Lords of Hell
“Kṣitigarbha Buddha’s malice? Artifact spirit of the Ten Directions Stupa?”
Ye Qing’s eyebrows were locked in a tight frown. To say that sounded bad would be an understatement. “So, what are you planning to do?”
“Nether Buddha…” Nether Kṣitigarbha chanted before answering, “I wish to escape the sea of bitterness through your body.”
“You want to escape the sea of bitterness through my body?” Ye Qing frowned even deeper before voicing his confusion, “I don’t understand. Kṣitigarbha Buddha is dead, so no one can restrict you anymore. Why do you need anyone to help you when you are already free?”
“Nether Buddha…”
Nether Kṣitigarbha replied smilingly, “Although Kṣitigarbha Buddha is dead, the Ten Directions Stupa still exists. It is both my host and my shackle. Only by breaking free from it can I truly escape the sea of bitterness.”
“I see. You want me to break the Ten Directions Stupa and free you from the sea of bitterness?” Ye Qing asked.
“No.” Nether Kṣitigarbha shook his head. “Breaking the stupa is easy, but escaping the sea of bitterness is not so easy.”
“Then what do you mean, exactly?” Ye Qing pressed.