Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Shaolin Temple, Mount Shaoshi.

The majestic Great Buddha Hall radiated a Buddha's light that reached the skies, with the faint sound of Buddhist chants enveloping it, sacred and solemn.

At this moment...

This temple, with the longest history in the Western Province and also the most profound heritage, was under an unparalleled divine oppression.

A terrifying sense of oppression enveloped the entire Mount Shaoshi, forming a black cloud that shrouded the sky above the mountain.

Four figures stood side by side, blocking in front of Xiao Yi.

The Veda Supreme, Qianye Supreme, Prajna Supreme, and Bodhi Supreme, they were the renowned Four Ancestors of Shaolin throughout the entire Western Province!

Each of these four individuals existed during the same era as the Supreme Shakya.

Upon seeing them,

Xiao Yi could instinctively feel violent fluctuations emitting from the Supreme Shakya sealed within the Divine Sealing Tree, as if he had encountered the murderer of his father.

If Xiao Yi's cultivation had not been significantly improved compared to the past, it might have been possible for the Supreme Shakya to break free from the Divine Sealing Tree.

"What's going on? Isn't Supreme Shakya known as one of the Five Ancestors of Shaolin with them? Why is there such strong hatred?" Xiao Yi thought to himself, expressionless on the surface but highly vigilant inside.

After all, he had infiltrated Shaolin Temple posing as a disciple of Supreme Shakya.

If Supreme Shakya were truly enemies with these four, they might very well have malicious intentions!

"Amitābha!"

The Veda Supreme clasped his hands together and recited the Buddha's name, his gentle eyes looking towards Xiao Yi with a smile, "It is quite unexpected that Brother Shakya has taught such a remarkable and extraordinary disciple. Truly a blessing for our Shaolin!"

Thousand Leaves Supreme had a calm gaze, quietly looking at him: "Xiao Yi, upon meeting us four senior brothers, shouldn't you come forward and bow in salute?"

This Thousand Leaves Supreme once presided over the Discipline Hall of Shaolin Temple, heavily emphasizing these Buddhist rituals.

Xiao Yi slightly furrowed his brows. Though he was extremely reluctant in his heart, now was not the time to start a conflict with them, thus he performed the salutations meticulously: "I pay my respects to the four Supremes!"

"Hm?"

Thousand Leaves Supreme slightly furrowed his brows, showing a displeased expression.

Although the Buddhist community does not highly regard these superficial formalities,

the relationship between them and Supreme Shakya was not harmonious; Supreme Shakya's departure from the temple many years ago was largely due to disparate philosophies with these four.

A massive ideological clash ensued, which ultimately led to the four of them joining forces to expel Supreme Shakya from Shaolin Temple.

Now that Xiao Yi had returned as a disciple of Supreme Shakya, these four had been wary of him seeking revenge. It was for this reason that when Xiao Yi proposed action against the Celestial Dragon Temple, these four initially chose to stand by Xiao Yi's side.

At the same time...

When Xiao Yi faced threats from the Buddha Mother's Dharma Body and the Celestial Dragon Supreme, they chose to stand by and watch.

Prajna Supreme raised a hand to stop Thousand Leaves Supreme, his eyes now filled with greed as he looked towards Xiao Yi, saying in a deep voice: "Xiao Yi, I have heard that you have refined the faith energy accumulated over a thousand years by the Vajra Temple and the Hanging Temple?"

Upon hearing this,

the other three also showed excitement, turning their gaze to Xiao Yi en masse.

Their eyes blazed with heat, like a lecher ogling a naked beauty.

Xiao Yi took in a sharp breath, thinking to himself that he was indeed faced with malice!

Ever since he had suppressed Supreme Shakya, he knew all too well how crucial faith energy was for those above the level of Buddha Supreme. Once one's cultivation reached beyond the Supreme level, advancing even a small realm could take hundreds to thousands of years.

And faith energy was the shortcut to improve within the Supreme Realm.

However,

each Buddha Supreme could only refine the faith energy obtained from their own Buddhist Kingdom. Shaolin Temple happened to have four Buddha Supremes, meaning that the faith energy collected by the Shaolin Temple Buddhist Kingdom had to be divided into four parts.

As a result, even though Shaolin Temple was more powerful and ancient compared to the other three Buddhist Kingdoms, the cultivation of Veda Supreme and the others was not even comparable to Jingang and Huoyun.

After all,

those two had the vast resources bestowed by Buddha Mother.

If they could obtain the method Xiao Yi used to refine other temples' faith energy, they were confident that they could reach the Peak Supreme Realm at the fastest speed.

And perhaps in the near future, they could even contend for the current seat of the Buddha!

Bodhi Supreme spoke indifferently: "Xiao Yi, as you are a disciple of Brother Shakya, you are also part of Shaolin Temple. The method you used to refine the faith energy must have been taught by Brother Shakya, so it is a precious treasure of our Shaolin Temple."

"Bodhi Brother is not wrong!"

Prajna Supreme's eyes shone with unabashed fervor and greed, "Xiao Yi, since you are the Buddha King of Shaolin Temple and the successor of Shakya, it would be best to surrender this Secret Technique that can strengthen our Shaolin Temple!"

"Xiao Yi, we are a collective; you cannot be so selfish!" said Thousand Leaves Supreme.

Watching the dignified Four Ancestors of Shaolin request the Secret Technique without any pretense, Xiao Yi couldn't hide the mockery and disdain in his heart, "To put it bluntly, you all just want the method to refine the power of faith and incense, right?"

"That's right!"

No sooner had Thousand Leaves Supreme spoken than Veda Supreme glared at him fiercely.

Taking a deep breath, Prajna Supreme said with righteous indignation, "Xiao Yi, we are not asking for this Secret Technique for ourselves, but for the entire Shaolin, for the orthodox Shaolin to flourish and prosper. I believe your master must have had this in mind as well..."

"Yes, yes, yes, Prajna brother is right; you must consider the greater good!" Bodhi Supreme chimed in.

Looking at the greed in their four eyes.

The corners of Xiao Yi's mouth turned up slightly, revealing an open sneer as he said indifferently, "Wanting this Secret Technique is not a problem; however, this technique can only be passed on to our own people. As for you all..."

"Aren't we our own people?"

"We are all members of the Shaolin Temple!"

"Don't forget who strongly supported you in taking action against Celestial Dragon Temple…" The four hurriedly spoke.

Narrowing his eyes and leaning slightly forward, Prajna Supreme threatened, "Xiao Yi, hand over the Secret Technique, and you remain the Buddha King of Shaolin Temple. Should you fail to recognize this favor... don't forget, the Buddha Mother's Dharma Body is already en route..."

Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed, and he smiled at Prajna Supreme, yet his expression turned as if it was frosted, "Are you, threatening me?"

Not to mention that the ability to refine the power of faith and incense comes from the 'Divine Enthronement Heaven Subduing Skill', which fundamentally cannot be passed on to others. Even if it were a Cultivation Technique created by Supreme Shakya, it would still depend on whether Xiao Yi was willing to pass it on to them.

But now...

Prajna Supreme and the others turned from seduction to threats?

Could Xiao Yi possibly tolerate their threats?

Taken aback, Prajna Supreme saw that Xiao Yi had no intention of surrendering the Secret Technique and openly tore off the pretense, saying coldly, "I am indeed threatening you. What can you do about it?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

A punch suddenly appeared in front of Prajna Supreme, and with a thud, Prajna Supreme screamed in agony.

His entire head was blown to pieces.

Blood splattered in all directions.

The steaming blood splashed onto the faces of Thousand Leaves Supreme and the other two, leaving them dumbfounded. Among the three of them, Prajna Supreme was ranked second in cultivation, just below Veda Supreme.

Yet he couldn't even withstand a single punch from Xiao Yi?

His head was directly shattered?

Hiss!

The three inhaled sharply, and as they looked at Xiao Yi, hands stained with blood and black robes fluttering without wind, any trace of contempt in their eyes was replaced by deep dread and awe.

Before Xiao Yi...

Prajna Supreme's Primordial Spirit slowly floated out from his body, gazing in horror at the young man watching him with an icy stare, trembling violently, pleadingly kneeling on the ground, "Spare me, Xiao Buddha King, spare my life..."

Thump, thump, thump!

The other three Supremes, too, knelt down one after another, their faces filled with panic, "Spare us, Xiao Buddha King!"

If even Prajna Supreme couldn't withstand a single punch from Xiao Yi, how could they dare resist in the slightest?

Despite being exalted as Supreme Buddhas.

Ultimately...

They were still human!

And humans, when faced with death, nine times out of ten will choose to submit!

Xiao Yi looked at the Four Ancestors of Shaolin without any expression, and said indifferently, "Honestly defend the Great Buddha Hall for me as protectors. Should you dare to be disloyal, upon my return from seclusion, your physical and spiritual forms shall be annihilated!"

"We understand!"

"Please be assured, Buddha King!"

The Four Ancestors of Shaolin kneeled in unison, responding respectfully.

Xiao Yi snorted coldly and strode into the Great Buddha Hall...

PS: Sorry, these past few days my kid had hand-foot-and-mouth disease so I've been preoccupied with caring for them, really swamped. Starting today, Xiao Tian will resume normal updates, starting with five chapters and no upper limit! No need for everyone to scold me, if there are fewer than five chapters, Xiao Tian will livestream eating feces...