Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"I studied it a bit in my spare time. You could say I know a thing or two."

Ye Chen wasn't lying.

While on the tower ship, he had used the Five-Profound Buddhist Light Stone to nourish his Divine Soul and advance his Divinity Transformation Realm cultivation. During that time, he had also looked through the spoils of war he'd taken from the various Saint Monks.

Back then, he had been surprised to discover that cultivating the Buddhist Sect's true scriptures under the light of the Five-Profound Buddhist Light Stone was twice as effective, so he had given it a try.

However, Ye Chen hadn't spent too much time on it.

He had only casually cultivated the Saint Temple's Buddhist Sect scriptures to the initial stage before stopping, not wasting any more time on it.

If the Buddha's Son knew about this, he would probably be stunned speechless on the spot.

Even a prodigy like him, hailed as a once-in-a-century talent in the Saint Temple, had taken a full two months to barely reach the initial stage of cultivating the Buddhist Sect's true scriptures, and that was with the help of the Five-Profound Buddhist Light Stone.

Yet Ye Chen had merely studied it a bit in his spare time and had actually reached the initial stage.

It was simply unimaginable! A true Buddhist cultivation prodigy, an unparalleled monster!

It was a pity Ye Chen's ambitions lay elsewhere.

Otherwise, his future achievements on the path of Buddhism might have even surpassed those old fossils over at Jingkong Temple!

It was so incredible that no one would believe it if he told them!

Ye Chen was clearly unaware of how world-shocking his performance in this area was, but even if he knew, he wouldn't use it as bragging rights.

Seeing that Ye Chen didn't seem to want to say more, the Buddha's Son didn't press the issue and changed the subject.

"Are we just leaving like this?"

"What if those guys start causing trouble again?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen just smiled faintly. "They wouldn't dare act recklessly again now."

The two of them melted into the night. Before they had gone far, the Buddha's Son received a message from Master Jialan.

"My master is calling for me. He says he's taking me to meet an important figure."

The Buddha's Son stopped and looked at Ye Chen, as if asking for his opinion.

"Then go."

Ye Chen replied casually.

He had intended to part ways with the Buddha's Son then and there, but unexpectedly, a figure abruptly appeared before them.

"Master?"

The Buddha's Son's eyes widened, and he cried out in alarm.

Ye Chen's gaze also sharpened, and he halted.

The newcomer was none other than the abbot of the Saint Temple, Master Jialan!

He was an old man with a kind and gentle face.

He wore a kasaya robe, was barefoot, and his skin was tanned dark, just like an ascetic monk who enjoyed trekking for a thousand li.

However, the vicious scar on his bald head added a touch of ferocity and brutality to his aura.

"Disciple, you've been living in seclusion these past few days. It seems you've been avoiding your master."

Master Jialan smiled gently. He walked slowly toward the Buddha's Son, his gaze inadvertently flicking to Ye Chen, who stood beside him.

At this moment, Ye Chen's face was shrouded by his bamboo hat, making it difficult to see clearly.

But he didn't seem to intend to probe further, his gentle eyes simply looking calmly at the Buddha's Son.

"Master, you're overthinking things!"

"This disciple would never think of avoiding Master!"

"I've been living in seclusion these days only to prepare for tomorrow's Peach Blossom Banquet."

The Buddha's Son took a deep breath. He didn't understand why Master Jialan had suddenly appeared here, so for now, he just spoke with feigned composure.

It was no wonder he was confused.

After all, Master Jialan had just sent him a message, yet the very next moment, he was standing right in front of him. This was truly abnormal.

"Hehe..."

"Rest assured, I haven't come to reprimand you."

Master Jialan shook his head. "It's just that the important figure was afraid of missing something, so he had me come and intercept you both, lest you get too far."

'Intercept... you both?!' The Buddha's Son's pupils shrank. 'The meaning behind those words seems far from simple!'

'Could it be that the important figure doesn't just want to meet me?'

"That's right, you both!" Master Jialan deliberately emphasized his words.

At that moment, his gaze finally fell upon Ye Chen. His deep eyes were like two sharp blades, intent on digging up every last secret.

Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged as the power of his Divine Soul spread out, completely blocking Master Jialan's perception.

Master Jialan was taken aback, seemingly a little surprised.

Before he could say anything, an indifferent voice drifted over from the night sky.

"I hear a fellow Daoist from my Jingkong Temple has also come to Dongxuan City?"

"I wonder if they would be willing to make their acquaintance with me?"

The nearby streets suddenly fell deathly silent. The bustling clamor of people seemed to have been cut off by an invisible domain.

Ye Chen looked up and saw ripples spreading across the night sky as several figures flew through the darkness, landing right in front of him!

The leader was, surprisingly, a young man.

He was also dressed like a Monk, with a shaven head, a handsome face, and a simple linen robe.

The moment he landed, his indifferent gaze locked onto Ye Chen!

"Your Excellency, you've arrived."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Master Jialan, the abbot of the Saint Temple, actually bowed his head, his face filled with reverence.

He didn't forget to remind the Buddha's Son, "Disciple, this is a great Buddhist cultivation personage from Jingkong Temple, personally granted the Daoist title of Pure Buddha by the Buddha Ancestor himself. Hurry up and pay your respects to His Excellency."

When the Buddha's Son heard this, his face instantly changed.

'Pure Buddha? One of the thirty-five Buddhas of Jingkong Temple? A title personally granted by the Buddha Ancestor?'

He truly couldn't imagine that someone from Jingkong Temple had actually come!

You have to understand, he had just been borrowing the might of Jingkong Temple's name to act imposing at the banquet. He never thought he would run into the real deal so quickly!

His heart pounded, and he couldn't calm down for a long time. Even his breathing became difficult!

And behind Pure Buddha were several Monks whom Ye Chen also recognized.

They were none other than the Saint Temple's previous Great Saint Monk, Master Minghui, and three current Saint Monks!

With Master Jialan included, the Saint Temple's lineup was already terrifying enough.

But now, a Great Power from Jingkong Temple had also appeared... Anyone else in this situation would probably have been so shocked their soul trembled, unable to remain calm!

The Buddha's Son was exactly like that.

He stood frozen on the spot, almost forgetting to bow.

Master Jialan's brows furrowed slightly. He found the Buddha's Son's performance today to be rather pathetic and was about to scold him when Pure Buddha stopped him.

"It's fine. I'm not some great personage. There's no need to bow respectfully to me."

Pure Buddha shook his head, a gentle expression appearing on his solemn and dignified face.

"I originally only wanted to witness the clash between the young paragons of the eastern dynasty at the Peach Blossom Banquet. I didn't expect to hear that a fellow Daoist from my Jingkong Temple appeared at the banquet in Dongxuan Restaurant tonight!"

"Buddha's Son, won't you make an introduction for me?"

Pure Buddha smiled faintly, his gaze suddenly turning meaningful. "Surely, this person isn't an impostor, are they?"