Chapter 275
Chapter 275
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 275
Chapter Title: Slaughter Them All!
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Outside the Four Seas Gate, Overturned Sea.
Legend had it that this place was originally no sea domain, but a massive island resembling solid land. Yet during the last Great Thousand-Year Calamity, it became a battlefield for overseas True Lords.
The result was cataclysmic. The grand island sank away, and the myriad cultivators atop it—along with over a hundred lineages—were utterly annihilated. From then on, it earned the name [Overturned Sea]. Bordering the Four Seas Gate, the True Lords' abode, few brainless demons dared venture near.
Yet now, the scene had utterly transformed.
For this [Overturned Sea] now boasted a divine mountain thrusting skyward from the waves. Primordial Magnetism Divine Light blazed across the firmament, scrambling the five elements in its path.
At this moment, just beyond the divine mountain.
Cloud Whales cleaved the waves one after another, demonic qi roiling into vast canopy clouds as they advanced slowly, boxing the entire mountain in tight.
Next, the Cloud Whales parted their maws.
Shrimp soldiers and crab generals wielding weapons poured forth in batches, sea demons arraying in formation. They unfurled across the ocean, flattening the surface like solid ground in their wake.
At the heart of the demon soldier ranks stood a woman clad in light armor that traced her voluptuous curves. Tender dragon horns sprouted amid her cascade of green silk, radiating divine ability splendor. She towered proudly as the focal point of this heavenly horde, golden pupils blazing like fire across the surrounding waters.
It was Dragon King Sui Ling.
Her cultivation fell short of Sui Ying's—merely Foundation Establishment mid-stage, with one innate divine ability refined. But she knew her limits well and had prepared countermeasures long ago.
Gazing now at the demon soldiers blotting the skies, Sui Ling narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.
*It wasn't for nothing I drilled them so hard day in, day out. Now I've assembled the forces for the [Heavenly Demon Sea-Commanding Grand Array]. Time to show what I can do!*
Though intent on avenging Sui Ying, Sui Ling knew her own cultivation lagged behind his. Thus, she'd rolled out her entire arsenal this time: fully 490,000 demon soldiers. Arrayed with her at the core, she was confident even a Great True Person couldn't overwhelm them without showing up in person.
*Shame my prestige isn't what it should be.*
*If Big Brother penned the decree himself and summoned the palace horde, mustering a million strong—even a Great True Person wouldn't be impossible to fight!*
Beyond that, Sui Ling harbored deeper schemes.
This outing aimed not just at vengeance for Sui Ying. It was also her chance to make a name, earn the Dragon Lord's notice, and climb higher in the Dragon Palace.
Just then, a demon soldier reported in.
“Report to Your Highness: a band of Buddhist cultivators has arrived outside the array. They seek entry to the mountain.”
Sui Ling blinked in surprise.
“Buddhist cultivators? What for? Here to convert our Dragon Palace disciples to their Pure Land as some protector heavenly dragons?”
The thought sparked her into action. She promptly opened an array gate.
Moments later, twenty-four monks with kindly faces strolled through. Their leader sported long white brows and a kasaya of gold and jade.
“Amitabha!”
Upon sighting Sui Ling, the old monk pressed palms together and intoned a Buddha's invocation. He smiled faintly.
“This poor monk Hui Ku greets Benefactor Sui Ling.”
“No need for ceremony.”
Sui Ling waved it off, eyeing the elder keenly. Foundation Establishment late-stage at best. Her tension eased.
*No Pure Land Venerable of Great True Person rank. He can't make waves.*
Emboldened, Sui Ling spoke gravely.
“Master traveled far. To what end? For the divine mountain, perhaps?”
“No.”
Hui Ku shook his head.
“We come at the Bodhisattva's decree, to reverently escort the [Vast Strength Heavenly Dragon Arhat] back to his seat. Benefactor, you must not slay this one.”
“What?”
Sui Ling pinched her fingers, divining. Fury twisted her face.
“What [Vast Strength Heavenly Dragon Arhat]? It's that Primal Saint Sect True Person Yuantu who butchered Sui Ying!”
“You'd bar me from avenging my brother?”
“Amitabha.”
Hui Ku smiled mildly.
“How long must hatred cycle on? Benefactor clings too tightly. Care to join us in the Pure Land for a mind-cleansing?”
The words doused Sui Ling's fire in an instant. She caught the unspoken threat: play nice, hand Yuantu over. Resist, and she'd be Pure Land-bound as a protector heavenly dragon herself!
“...Very well.”
Her tone softened.
“If the Pure Land claims him, so be it. Masters, handle it yourselves when the time comes.”
A fate worse than death in the Pure Land? Vengeance enough.
Hui Ku nodded, pleased.
The twenty-four monks then took position in one corner of the array. Twenty-one were Qi Refining perfection, vested as Dharma Protector Vajras.
Aside from Hui Ku, two were early Foundation Establishment Arhats.
One sidled up to Hui Ku now, murmuring.
“Senior Brother, we won't truly clash with that Yuantu, will we?”
Lu Yang's fame had exploded inland by now.
Especially his public outshining of Ye Guyue—a feat Hui Ku had witnessed firsthand, etched indelibly in memory. He knew full well this archfiend's prowess.
Yet facing the Arhat's unease, Hui Ku stayed composed.
“Fear not. The Bodhisattva's decree came personally. All sides settled terms already. Think Yuantu's still backed by heavies from above? He's a plucked phoenix, less than a fowl now!”
“No True Lord patron left. Who does he lean on?”
“Bide our time till he walks in. Let these demon spawn bear the brunt—we reap the glory!”
Hui Ku's face lit with smug triumph. Connections with Pure Land Venerables had snagged him this prime shot at merit.
Meanwhile, beyond [Overturned Sea].
Lu Yang and Suo Huan arrived on escape lights, halting at a distance. Demonic clouds blanketed heaven and earth ahead. Both men frowned.
Suo Huan produced the [Void Heaven Mirror].
Aimed afar at the clouds, radiant glow bloomed, unveiling the interior. Demonic qi aside, glaring Buddhist radiance from the cultivators grated sorely.
“Four Seas Gate after all...”
Lu Yang shook his head. Worse than feared. Dharma body infiltration? Off the table.
“And Buddhist cultivators to boot.”
Suo Huan's features shifted. He glanced at Lu Yang, wry.
“Likely gunning for you, Friend Daoist.”
“You've got it rough, Friend Daoist.”
Lu Yang clasped hands behind back, bitter smile forming.
*This godforsaken hole... can't even hole up! Why force my hand?*
Unbidden, memories flooded: earliest lives, first facing Heaven Mending Peak Master. Sword drawn to sunder skies—crushed by a single finger.
*Heaven's will truly defied?*
*How'd Chongguang pull through back then?*
In a flash, his final [Cave Yang Blessed Land] exchange with Chongguang resurfaced. Meaningless then; profound now.
*Man must rely on himself!*
Lu Yang's thoughts whirled. Eyes shut, then snapped open—icy murder surging in their depths. He stared toward the Primordial Magnetism Divine Mountain.
*Yes—only myself! Discarded pawn now. Slash every barrier by my strength alone. Reach Foundation Establishment late-stage. Harness [Calamity Wave]'s [Upholding the Dharma] marvel to seize my third innate divine ability early. Feign Great True Person stature. Only then break this snare, reclaim True Lord's grace.*
Today, he and Suo Huan alike: no path back.
Only advance.
“...Fine then.”
Eyes on the demonic maelstrom and Buddha blaze afar, Lu Yang grinned wolfishly.
“Perfect—no picking sides. Slaughter them all!”
(End of Chapter)