Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Ten Thousand Dragons City.

Located within the Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom, this Buddha City earned its name because a Buddha was born here.

The Celestial Dragon Supreme of the Heavenly Dragon Temple was born in Ten Thousand Dragons City.

Because of this…

After the Heavenly Dragon Temple became one of the four great Buddhist nations, it poured a vast amount of resources into Ten Thousand Dragons City. Especially among the devout followers of the Heavenly Dragon Temple, over thirty percent were residing in Ten Thousand Dragons City.

Without any exaggeration.

Apart from the Heavenly Dragon Buddha City where the Heavenly Dragon Temple is located, Ten Thousand Dragons City is the most important city within the Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom.

Within the entire Ten Thousand Dragons City, from the precious homes of nobles to the common street peddler, the most frequently mentioned topics were the Celestial Dragon Supreme and matters related to the Heavenly Dragon Temple.

Moreover.

Whenever these were mentioned, praises were generously bestowed.

However today…

Some different voices emerged in Ten Thousand Dragons City: "Have you heard about the demonic cultivation site at Luo Feng Slope? They say it's the pride of our Ten Thousand Dragons City; the Celestial Dragon Supreme personally set it up for the cultivation of demonic arts!"

"Don't talk nonsense. The Celestial Dragon Supreme is the Supreme Venerable Buddha of the Holy Spirit Mountain; how could he possibly cultivate demonic arts?"

"There's no smoke without fire! If the rumors were truly unfounded, then explain the demonic cultivation site at Luo Feng Slope? My kin is a disciple of the Heavenly Dragon Temple. Based on his words, both Vajra Temple and Hanging Temple are now preparing to launch an attack on our Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom!"

"Although those two Buddhist nations are formidable, our Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom is not afraid of them. As long as Shaolin Temple does not intervene, there's basically nothing to worry about!"

At this moment…

From the direction of Ten Thousand Dragons City's gates, suddenly a thunderous boom resounded.

Rumble!

A plume of thick smoke surged into the sky, forming a massive mushroom cloud.

Within the mushroom cloud, thunder rolled, and lightning flashed across the sky. Purple-golden lightning weaved into a vast net of light, crackling as it echoed above Ten Thousand Dragons City.

Instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"What happened?"

"Could it be that Vajra Temple and Hanging Temple have launched an attack?"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of loud and urgent bell tolls suddenly spread throughout Ten Thousand Dragons City. Powerful and fearsome auras soared into the sky from within the city.

Merely the Earth Venerate Realm experts had already amounted to five, with even a Seventh Layer Heavenly Venerate Realm expert amongst them.

This Heavenly Venerate expert was the city lord of Ten Thousand Dragons City, Iron Fulu.

Also…

He was a staunch follower of the Heavenly Dragon Temple.

Iron Fulu's roar was earthshattering, expressing boundless rage: "Xuan Cang, Guang Liang, do you truly seek a fight to the death with my Heavenly Dragon Temple?"

"Xuan Cang and Guang Liang? Aren't they the abbots of Vajra Temple and Hanging Temple? They really have come to attack?"

"Oh my heavens, these two great Buddhist nations launching an assault on our Ten Thousand Dragons City, this is indeed the onset of a war that could annihilate nations…"

"Damn it, they're going too far, how could our Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom fear them?"

"Slay them all…"

"Defend the Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom…"

Within Ten Thousand Dragons City, making up three-tenths of the Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom's believers, nearly eighty percent of the residents were followers of the Heavenly Dragon Temple. Naturally, they would not easily abandon their faith, nor would they doubt their revered Buddha because of external rumors.

For a moment.

Numerous powerful beings within the city soared into the sky, or took up their weapons, swearing to defend the honor of the Heavenly Dragon Temple Buddhist Kingdom to the death.

Above the city gates.

Feeling the rising number of powerful allies behind him, a confident smile appeared on Iron Fulu's face. Although his cultivation was far inferior to Xuan Cang's and Guang Liang's, he was not at all intimidated: "Xuan Cang, Guang Liang, this Venerable gives you ten breaths' time to retreat; I shall forgive the offense of breaking my city gates. Otherwise, the several tens of millions of followers of my Ten Thousand Dragons City will certainly not let you off!"

"Humph, Celestial Dragon Temple is nothing but a bunch of filth-hiding hypocrites who have been deceiving these believers with their false pretenses. Today, we are here to break through Ten Thousand Dragons City and rescue these bewildered followers!" Xuan Cang declared righteously.

Amitabha!

Guang Liang pressed his palms together, his body bathed in the light of Buddha, holy and noble, exuding an inviolable majesty, "Iron Pagoda, the fact that a mere believer like you could cultivate to such a realm is all thanks to the resources bestowed by Celestial Dragon Temple. I can't help but suspect that you, like those phony monks of Celestial Dragon Temple, are outwardly virtuous but have long been corrupted by the demonic path inside. If you continue to obstruct us, don't blame us for being impolite!"

What?

Iron Pagoda's face was an ashen blue. He had become a demon head as well?

What a huge smear!

Iron Pagoda sneered coldly, "Accusing me baselessly and you think you can defame me? You deserve to die! All believers of Celestial Dragon Temple, would you allow these malicious slanderers to defame our temple?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Kill them!"

The crowd of followers roared with frenzy.

This made both Guang Liang and Xuan Cang break out in a cold sweat on their foreheads. As they exchanged a glance, each could see in the other's eyes a shared hope: let's hope the plan of Xiao Buddha King is foolproof!

Every Buddhist Nation has its own fanatical believers.

Ten Thousand Dragons City is especially a gathering place for Celestial Dragon Temple's followers. If it wasn't for Xiao Yi designating Ten Thousand Dragons City as the first target for attack and assuring them of a foolproof plan, they would never choose to attack this place.

Taking a deep breath, Xuan Cang sneered, "Iron Pagoda, you still dare claim your Celestial Dragon Temple hasn't blinded its followers? Look at them, all brainwashed into mindless killing machines. All monks of Hanging Temple listen, the believers inside Ten Thousand Dragons City are innocent, once we breach the city we shall only kill the evil monks of Celestial Dragon Temple and must not harm the innocent believers..."

"All of Vajra Temple, do not harm the innocent believers!" Guang Liang also declared loudly.

Iron Pagoda chuckled coldly, "Foolish, thinking you can shake the faith of Celestial Dragon Temple's followers with such tactics? It's simply wishful thinking. Today, unless you wipe out every single person in Ten Thousand Dragons City, you shall not get past us!"

Boom boom boom!

Banners from both sides fluttered wildly, murder intent soared through the sky.

The great battle was on the edge of breaking out.

But just then...

A gentle voice suddenly rang out, echoing between heaven and earth, "Everyone, please hold your hands."

"Huh?"

People looked toward the source of the voice.

They saw Xiao Yi, accompanied by Fa Kong and others, arriving through the air.

He led the way, sitting upon a golden lotus pedestal, body shining with Buddha light, and behind his head, a golden Buddha halo pulsed with light. On each side of him were the nine great abbots of Shaolin Temple, led by Fa Kong, with only Little Lin and Monk Jie Se missing.

The group, all high monks, had scriptures reverberating in the void, sutras floating up and down.

As if Buddha himself descended to the mortal world.

"Is that Fa Kong, the abbot of Shaolin Temple?"

"And the nine great abbots? Why are they following that young man with such respect?"

Iron Pagoda himself was stunned, a strong unease gripping his heart: Could it be, Shaolin Temple is also going to make a move against my Celestial Dragon Temple?

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Iron Pagoda asked with a serious tone, "Who might you be?"

In the face of Iron Pagoda's inquiry, Xiao Yi smiled without a word. Standing behind him, Master Fa Kong brought his hands together, chanting in a booming voice, with Buddha light shining all around him, turning the scriptures into tangible text swirling around him.

With a majestic presence as if Buddha came to the world.

Under the focus of many eyes, Fa Kong employed the Buddhist Lion's Roar, a solemn and mighty voice resonating above Ten Thousand Dragons City, "This person here is the newly appointed Buddha King of Shaolin Temple, Xiao Yi!"

"Buddha King Xiao Yi? I've heard of the World Honored One of Buddhism, I've heard of the Supreme Venerable Buddha, but I've never heard of any title of Buddha King..." Iron Pagoda snorted coldly, not taking Xiao Yi seriously, whose presence seemed only comparable to the Human Venerate Realm.

However...

Before he could finish speaking.

Both Xuan Cang and Guang Liang simultaneously brought their palms together and respectfully saluted Xiao Yi, their greetings meticulous and reverent, "Xuan Cang of Hanging Temple (Guang Liang of Vajra Temple), pays respect to Buddha King Xiao! Great Buddha King, your Buddhist Law is boundless..."

What?

Watching the once haughty Xuan Cang and others show such respect to Xiao Yi, the just scoffing Iron Pagoda was left dumbfounded...