Chapter 568: Buddha Heaven Forbidden Land
How could Chen Lan spend ten thousand years solely researching the Dao of Time? That would be incredibly dull.
When stepping into the realm of half-step perfection, Chen Lan realized that only a slight daily comprehension was needed to break through in the Dao of Time, so he immersed himself in studying other fields, such as artifact refining, alchemy, talisman creation, and arrays.
There is no end to learning; these things are never fully mastered.
While he was researching artifact refining, he thought of the Supreme Treasure of Transcendence and remembered the Light of Cosmic Life. He finally realized where he had seen it and, in fact, he had it!
It was the heart of that little boy. Unexpectedly, his act of kindness resulted in acquiring such a Supreme Treasure.
So he spent ten years and finally integrated the Light of Cosmic Life into the Demon God Sword, transforming it into a Supreme Treasure of Transcendence!
"Xiaodie, it’s your time to shine." Chen Lan caressed the Demon God Sword, chuckling softly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a playful and cute voice echoed from the blade: "Alright, Brother Ye."
The Demon God Sword flew out of his hand, its blade pointed at Golden Cicada: "Hmph, so it’s you, the bald head, trying to bully Brother Ye, huh? Prepare to be taught a lesson!"
On the day the Demon God Sword became the Supreme Treasure of Transcendence, Xiaodie was awakened; she became the sword soul of the Demon God Sword. Only with a Soul Treasure can a magical treasure display its greatest power.
In an instant, the Demon God Sword flew out, its speed astonishing even to Chen Lan.
Golden Cicada’s pupils contracted at the sight and he quickly retreated, swinging his Zen Stick heavily.
Boom!!
Buddhist light collided with Demonic Qi, black clashing with gold, both erupting with immense might. The space exploded like a planet, sending Golden Cicada flying backward, while the Demon God Sword spun hundreds of times in the air before coming to a stop.
"The Supreme Treasure of Transcendence, truly living up to its name, possesses the power to transcend all," Golden Cicada said with a deep voice. His Buddha’s Zen Stick was only a Chaos Supreme Treasure, not even a Soul Treasure.
Chen Lan’s was a Supreme Treasure of Transcendence, coupled with half-step divine power, and it could truly contend on equal footing with him.
"Compassionate Buddha, please lay down your slaughter, dear donor," Golden Cicada said, raising his right hand to his mouth, chanting softly. Buddhist chants filled the air, notes materializing and flying toward Chen Lan.
Chen Lan saw strings of Buddhist chants and characters appear out of nowhere, wrapping around like snakes. The Demon God Sword swiftly flew by, slicing them apart one by one, only for them to quickly reform.
"Buddhist chants? Then listen to the laughter of little ghosts!" Chen Lan said with a faint smile, snapping his fingers.
"Hehe, big bald head, come and play!"
"Such a shiny bald head."
"You’re bullying my master, huh? I’ll bite you to death!"
Countless little ghosts appeared out of nowhere, wearing paper diapers, hopping around by Golden Cicada, making haunting, piercing sounds, unsettling his mind.
Golden Cicada ignored them, sitting cross-legged and chanting louder. More and more Buddhist characters wrapped around Chen Lan, binding him.
But Chen Lan smiled quietly, wordlessly watching Golden Cicada, who was now being clung to by countless little ghosts with their tiny mouths biting him, trying to break his divine techniques.
As the Buddhist chants grew louder, the Buddhist light on Golden Cicada blazed brightly, instantly obliterating countless little ghosts.
"Demon Emperor, such petty tricks won’t break my Dao heart," Golden Cicada said coldly, pulling out a strand of Buddhist Beads, his thumb rubbing continuously, his pupils reflecting Buddhist scripture, "Restrain!"
With a word, a nine-headed golden-furred Thunder Lion appeared out of nowhere, roaring with power laced with Buddhist Dao, suppressing Chen Lan.
The Demon God Sword buzzed, its blade trembling: "Damned big lion, die!"
The Demon God Sword flew towards the Thunder Lion, battling it, vanquishing it in just a few strikes.
"If ghosts can’t do, how about these?" Chen Lan said with a smile, snapping his fingers again.
"Such a handsome young man, come play with me."
"I’m so tired, I want you to keep me company for a rest."
"Come on, young master, have fun."
Alluring women with exquisite figures appeared out of nowhere, their spring glory exposed, swaying as they approached Golden Cicada, continually pressing against him, attempting to break his Dao heart!
Against a Buddhist, Chen Lan was well-versed, especially one such as this who had renounced seven emotions and six desires for Buddhism.
To reach ultimate strength or more, Buddhist Dao requires abstinence. If that vow is broken, their cultivation would plummet, unable to rise again.
But against someone at the divine path realm like Golden Cicada, Chen Lan knew it wouldn’t work, though it could be mildly disgusting.
"Don’t you find these petty tricks boring?" Golden Cicada said coldly, suppressing his anger.
In an instant, the illusion shattered.
"Can you not show me your full strength?"
He wanted a real contest with Chen Lan, not facing such frivolous tricks that had no effect on him!
"Very well then." Chen Lan raised his right hand, and the Demon God Sword swiftly returned to his palm, its sharp edge gleaming.
"Prepare to receive this strike."
As he spoke, Chen Lan disappeared instantly, and Golden Cicada’s pupils contracted; he hadn’t seen it clearly!
Clang!
Golden Cicada spun around, lifting his Zen Stick horizontally with incredible speed, only to hear a clang as the Demon God Sword struck the middle of the Zen Stick, sending shockwaves down his numb arms.
"Demon Abyss Slash: Sun and Moon Darkness."
In an instant, everything turned dark, and the Buddhist light was swallowed by the shadows, falling into extreme darkness.
When the Buddhist light reemerged, the Zen Stick in Golden Cicada’s hands had split in two, falling to the ground, and a crack ran through his Kasaya as well.
"Such divine techniques!" Golden Cicada exclaimed in surprise; this was no ordinary divine technique, and paired with that Supreme Treasure of Transcendence, it displayed the power of the divine path realm!
The strength of this person seemed like half-step divine path realm, but in reality far exceeded it. If he broke through to the divine path realm, he might overpower all foes in this world.
"Buddha Heaven Forbidden Land!" Golden Cicada shouted coldly, clasping his hands together as he chanted Buddhist scripture.
Chen Lan suddenly looked up as the skies shone with Buddhist light, and a Golden Alms Bowl descended from above, its mouth facing down, seemingly ready to trap him inside.
As the Golden Alms Bowl descended rapidly, it grew larger and larger, covering billions of miles. Chen Lan tried to step away but discovered the space was locked.
"Restrain!" Golden Cicada yelled angrily, flashing to the top of the Golden Alms Bowl.
Boom!
The Golden Alms Bowl landed heavily, confining Chen Lan inside. As Golden Cicada chanted, the bowl started shrinking, eventually becoming palm-sized, resting in Golden Cicada’s hand.
Looking at the Golden Alms Bowl in his hand, Golden Cicada smiled. All creatures drawn into his Buddha Heaven Golden Alms Bowl would be transcended within seven days; either they would die or turn over a new leaf.
It seems that the Demon Emperor is no more than this.
Just when Golden Cicada thought it was over, the Golden Alms Bowl in his hand began to tremble violently. His pupils contracted as he prepared to suppress it.
Bang!
The Golden Alms Bowl exploded into countless fragments, and a figure flew out from inside, standing proudly in the sky.
"Did you really think some broken bowl could trap me? Don’t underestimate me," Chen Lan said with a smile.
Golden Cicada looked up in shock, seeing Chen Lan standing with his hands behind his back, the Demon God Sword floating beside him.
His Buddha Heaven Golden Alms Bowl had exploded—something he had nurtured with Essence Blood for tens of thousands of years!