SWNOVELXO Chapter 906 Chapter 907: I Mean Take It All With You
906 Chapter 907: I Mean Take It All With You
The old monk frowned, stepping out of the great hall, followed by several young people who also walked out, looking somewhat dazed by the scene before them.
Several monks from Golden Light Temple, accompanied by a young man standing on a golden chariot, slowly entered the temple. The monks' faces were pale, their bodies trembling, and eyes flickering with fear, clearly coerced by someone.
The monks inside the temple surrounded the young man on the golden chariot, shouting incessantly.
"Amitabha, who are you, guest, and why have you come to this old monk's temple to cause trouble?"
The old monk brought his hands together and chanted a Buddha's name before looking at Li Xiaobai and speaking.
"My name is Liu Jinshui. I received the care of your temple's Masters Ming De and Ming Dao out at sea and have come today to give my thanks."
Li Xiaobai held a sword in his arms and spoke indifferently.
"You... "
"This old monk doesn't understand what you are talking about!"
Upon hearing this, the old monk's expression changed. He wanted to lash out but, considering that there were outsiders present, he forcibly suppressed his anger.
"I have already sent both Masters to their rebirths in the Pure Land. If the Abbot hands over the protection fee now, there is still a chance for survival. Otherwise, I'm afraid I will have to send all of you to join Masters Ming De and Ming Dao in the Pure Land."
Li Xiaobai spoke calmly.
"What, you killed Masters Ming De and Ming Dao!"
"Such audacity, daring to kill in the Western Continent. Have you thought of the consequences?"
"Brothers, strike! Let's capture this demon and send him to Arhat Hall for imprisonment!"
At these words, the monks were instantly thrown into turmoil. Masters Ming De and Ming Dao were the two strongest in Golden Light Temple, responsible for the main expenses of the temple through their years of cheating and deceiving without ever failing. Now, they had been killed?
Who was this Liu Jinshui, what kind of expert had come, and why had no one heard of him before?
"Where does your honor hail from, which Sect do you belong to, that you brazenly cause trouble in the Buddhist Sect's land of purity? Are you not afraid of retribution in the future?"
A few young men and women behind the Abbot spoke coldly, their voices and gazes chilly. They were prodigies from the Southern Continent and had a natural reverence for Buddhist temples. Seeing a foolish young man swaggering around, they were quite displeased.
"I belong to no Sect, no affiliation. This place you call a land of pure cultivation under the name of the Buddhist Law is nothing but a den of filth, using Buddhism as a pretext to kill cultivators and amass wealth at sea. Such actions should be met with execution!"
"Since you refuse to pay the protection fee, then please, Abbot, you go on ahead."
Li Xiaobai lightly swung his longsword, and a black Sword Intent swept out, instantly engulfing the numerous monks and turning them into a heap of ashes that vanished without a trace, with a flash of blood-red light in the void.
"Sin Value: One million one hundred thousand!"
The string of digits shocked everyone's eyes. The Abbot, the old monk, was speechless, his eyes wide as bells. What did he see? A Sin Value over a million?
How could such a supreme demon head still move so freely on the land of the Western Continent?
Masters Ming De and Ming Dao, what kind of existence did you provoke to bring such a catastrophe upon Golden Light Temple?
"Demon Sealing Sword Evocation!"
"You're a disciple of Demon Sealing Sect!"
The few young people were horrified, recognizing Li Xiaobai's moves. They were from the Southern Continent and were well aware of the great name of Demon Sealing Sect, a superpower that could contend with the likes of Blood Demon Sect from the Demon Path. Its disciples were incredibly formidable.
The Demon Sealing Sword Evocation held the characteristic of corroding everything, and those monks had been corroded by it. The strength of this man's Sword Intent was astonishing to behold!
"This old monk yields!"
The abbot monk knelt with a thud, begging for mercy. He released all the savings within his Dantian, hoping to exchange them for a way out. His current demeanor was worlds apart from the immortal-like composure he exuded earlier, leaving the young men and women beside him utterly dumbfounded.
"Well, isn't this a real case of a deceitful monk?"
"We talked with him for so long; were we swindled?"
The youths could hardly believe it. Just moments ago, the old monk had seemed so divine that they thought he embodied the phrase "unmoved, even by the collapse of Mount Tai." Yet now, faced with the blade to his neck, he instantly cowered, shattering their perceptions.
"Had you known this would happen, why act in the first place? I'll grant you a way out. Report to the Second Peak of the Sword Sect on the Eastern Continent. They're short on Poop Scoopers; you can fill the position."
Li Xiaobai sheathed his sword and spoke leisurely.
"Understood, this old monk will immediately prepare to set sail for the Eastern Continent!"
The old monk scrambled to his feet and bolted out the door.
"Thank you for stepping in. Who would have thought we would be the ones deceived by that old monk? What a poor start," the young cultivators admitted, looking ashamed. "You truly are a disciple of the Demon Sealing Sect, with Fiery Golden Eyes that see the finest detail. You saw right through the tricks of Golden Light Temple. Admirable indeed!"
"No trouble at all, just lending a hand," Li Xiaobai dismissed with a wave of his hand, feigning indifference. "After all, not every peer can match my excellence. You shouldn't be too disheartened."
The group fell into speechless silence; what could they say to that?
"Where are you all from?" Li Xiaobai asked casually, sparking a visible excitement in their eyes. This was a perfect opportunity to cultivate relationships; their own sect might not be a Super Sect, but it was significant in its own right. Perhaps they could use this chance to bond with him!
"We're cultivators from Vajra Gate, a Righteous Sect. Maybe not as prestigious as the Demon Sealing Sect, but still a major sect, our power extends over thousands of miles!"
"Brother Liu, if you have the chance, you must visit Vajra Gate. I can grant you a piece of territory. If Brother Liu is willing to do us the honor, even a kingdom wouldn't be out of the question!" said the lead youth eagerly, adding a few words to brag about the grandeur of Vajra Gate.
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"All of you are disciples of the Vajra Gate, then? What's your status within the sect? Judging from the earlier conversation, it must be significant," Li Xiaobai inquired further.
"Brother Liu, you've hit the nail on the head. We're core disciples of Vajra Gate. This lady here is the sect leader's daughter, certainly of high status," the young man introduced with pride.
"If the sect leader's daughter is traveling, why isn't she accompanied by skilled protectors?"
"Vajra Gate has long had good relations with Vajra Temple in the Western Continent. Our intention was to seek shelter directly at Vajra Temple, but we never expected to run into this situation. It's quite embarrassing, really, and we apologize for any disrespect toward Brother Liu earlier."
"We were just discussing attending a sermon on Buddhist Law by a master from Great Thunderclap Temple. Why don't you join us? With a recommendation from Vajra Temple, securing a spot shouldn't be a problem," the young cultivator suggested.
"I see. Then, I'll take you there," Li Xiaobai nodded, pulling out a Jade Gourd from his bosom.
"Oh? Is that your flying magic treasure? Great, let's broaden our horizons and see the methods of a Demon Sealing Sect disciple!" The young cultivator was curious; Vajra Gate was known for swords, and he had never seen a gourd used as a magic treasure before.
"You've misunderstood. What I meant was that I'll pack you all up and carry you away in this," Li Xiaobai said as he tapped the gourd and softly told the group, "Dear friends, please stay put!"