# Chapter 1965: Buddha-Demon Conflict
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Lin Feng defeated Gui Li, and the golden Emperor's List rankings changed once again. Lin Feng's position had already replaced Gui Li, leaping to the fifth seat on the Emperor's List.
At this moment, the top five of the Emperor's List were: Ying Cheng, Chu Chunqiu, Ji Shang, Battle Monk, and Lin Feng.
Before the Emperor's List Dao Inquiry began, the top five seats of the Emperor's List were: Ying Cheng, Ji Shang, Gui Li, Battle Monk, and Shi Yunfeng.
Only Ying Cheng and Battle Monk's rankings had not changed. Ji Shang had fallen back one position, while Gui Li and Shi Yunfeng had both been directly squeezed out of the top five seats of the Emperor's List. Chu Chunqiu and Lin Feng had replaced them, two dark horse figures. This outcome was clearly beyond the crowd's expectations. They had not anticipated that this Emperor's List Dao Inquiry would see such tremendous changes in rankings, with even the highest top five seats being so turbulent.
In the void, before the enormous chessboard, an old man's face showed a hint of joy, which seemed very inconsistent with his status.
"Only the fifth seat. Ji Shang, a person who has been enfeoffed as king, was defeated by Chu Chunqiu. What is your War King Academy so pleased about?" Seeing the expression on Slaying Heaven Ancestor's face, an old man from Eternal Ancient Academy became very displeased.
"You need to look at what realm Lin Feng is in to be ranked fifth. If Lin Feng's realm were comparable to those ahead of him, would you dare say that the fifth seat is enough for him?" Slaying Heaven Ancestor said with a smile. "Ah, what a pity. I think this little fellow might have a chance to become an emperor within ten years. That way, he would participate in the next Emperor's List Dao Inquiry. I hope his cultivation speed isn't too fierce, so when he comes ten years later, he will surely dazzle your eyes."
Generally speaking, many genius figures have two opportunities to participate in the Emperor's List Dao Inquiry. Once during their growth phase in the Martial Emperor Realm, they might rank lower. But ten years later, when they have grown to their peak, that is when they will shine brilliantly. This is like Hou Qinglin and Sword Blind and the others who came to participate in this Emperor's List Dao Inquiry. They cannot obtain good rankings now, but ten years later, the world will be theirs.
Of course, some genius figures directly cross the Martial Emperor Realm within ten years and cannot participate a second time. Slaying Heaven Ancestor believed that, given Lin Feng's growth speed, he had a chance to impact the Emperor Realm within ten years. Of course, it was only a chance. Ying Cheng and Ji Shang had been stuck at the peak of High-rank Emperor for a long time. The Emperor Realm required opportunity and the right timing.
Seeing Slaying Heaven Ancestor's lecherous smile, the old men from other academies couldn't help rolling their eyes. Just now, when Ji Shang was defeated by Chu Chunqiu, this fellow had a dark face. Now, with that smug expression, it was as if he had completely forgotten the embarrassment from earlier.
"We don't know what the situation will be in ten years. Perhaps other monstrous geniuses will rise. It seems there are several King Body figures among the academies of Holy City Province, right? Ten years is enough for them to dominate." The old man from Spring Autumn Academy said coldly. They were the most displeased. Not a single person in the top five was from Spring Autumn Academy. However, in ten years, that Realm King Body would rise, and by then, he would surely be among the top three.
"Heh heh, let's wait and see then." Slaying Heaven Ancestor narrowed his eyes and continued looking downward. He wondered if that little fellow could still advance further. He was very much looking forward to it. Achieving this level at the Mid-rank Emperor Realm could be called a unique feat in the history of the Emperor's List Dao Inquiry.
Everyone's gazes turned downward, piercing through the rolling clouds to look at the Human Emperor Platform. They had to admit that in this Emperor's List Dao Inquiry, the two most stunning performers were Chu Chunqiu and Lin Feng. Chu Chunqiu's growth was too terrifying. His Heaven Devouring Dao possessed infinite power. The images of ancient emperors and kings, transformed from the spiritual wills he had devoured, held boundless might. His body seemed shrouded in a layer of mysterious halo.
The shock Lin Feng brought was his combat power, completely inconsistent with his realm, and his understanding of the Dao. When striking the Human Emperor Bell, only Lin Feng had caused the bell to ring thirteen times, shaking everyone off the Human Emperor Heavenly Pillar. This showed that, purely in terms of the Dao, he was not inferior to those with higher realms than his, and even surpassed them. The battle between Lin Feng and Gui Li just now was a good confirmation of this.
Everyone's gaze fell on Lin Feng. Clearly, they were quite surprised by the battle just now. Lin Feng had actually defeated Gui Li and entered the fifth seat of the Emperor's List. Moreover, Lin Feng's cultivation was at the Mid-rank Emperor Realm. There was absolutely no doubt about this. The laws and aura he released were all at the Mid-rank Emperor Realm. It was just that his law power and aura were somewhat stronger than those at the same realm, giving people a wonderful feeling.
"The Emperor's List Dao Inquiry has finally come to an end." Everyone thought to themselves. They were very satisfied with the brilliance of this Dao Inquiry. These monstrous figures from Holy City Province all had extraordinary strength, allowing them to truly feel the existence of the Dao, as if it were so close to them.
"Can I decide my own Dao Inquiry opponent?" Lin Feng looked at Pei Donglai and said calmly. He understood Pei Donglai's intentions very well. If his strength were weak, an enraged Gui Li would indeed have made him suffer terribly. Gui Li's Ghost God Dao could kill a person's divine soul at will. If the divine soul was destroyed, the person would die.
"He still wants to conduct Dao Inquiry." Everyone's expressions froze. Previously, Pei Donglai had designated Lin Feng's opponents, and Lin Feng had accepted all battles and won all of them. Therefore, he was not required to rank behind anyone and could continue advancing in Dao Inquiry.
Pei Donglai's expression froze, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Then, Ren Tianxing's voice rolled down: "Donglai, let him decide for himself."
"Alright." Pei Donglai nodded slightly, then his figure flickered as he ascended the stairs. Lin Feng's gaze, however, turned toward the Battle Monk, and he spoke: "Battle Monk is a member of the Buddhist clan, proficient in Buddhist teachings. Lin Feng has always admired the techniques of the Buddhist sect and hopes for your guidance."
"You are proficient in the Unmoving Bright King Mantra. It seems you have also had a Buddhist connection." The Battle Monk said calmly, then slowly stepped forward, standing before Lin Feng like an unmoving ancient Buddha.
"I dare not speak of a Buddhist connection. I merely admire the power of Buddhism and have come to seek Dao from the master." Lin Feng said calmly, then sat cross-legged, causing the Battle Monk's expression to freeze slightly. "What do you mean by this?"
"To learn from the Buddhist Dao technique." Lin Feng said calmly, causing the Battle Monk's expression to freeze slightly again. Then he nodded, sat cross-legged, and suddenly golden light radiated from his body. His Dharma appearance was solemn, like an ancient Buddha. In the void, many Buddha shadows appeared, and throughout the entire heaven and earth, a wonderful Buddhist sound suddenly began to ring.
"Master cultivates Buddhism; I cultivate demonism." Lin Feng said calmly. Suddenly, behind him, demonic light burst forth. Gradually, a tall and majestic phantom appeared, holding a giant sword, with a Destroying Hell Lotus in his left hand, filled with the aura of death. This demon lord carried the blue sky on his back, standing there with an unparalleled aura that seemed to look down upon the universe, as if he were a demon trampling all living beings, about to step on heaven and earth.
The Battle Monk's expression was solemn. His body transformed into a golden body. His lips moved, and it seemed as if rolling Sanskrit sounds emerged from his mouth. Buddhist sounds from all directions of the eight realms simultaneously rang out. Suddenly, it seemed as if an infinite Buddhist power descended upon the demon lord behind Lin Feng. At this moment, Lin Feng had the illusion that, under this Buddhist Dao technique, even the demon lord seemed about to be purified, with his body emitting crackling sounds.
On the demon lord's body, a continuous, endless aura suddenly emerged. At the same time, wisps of dark light descended upon the void earth, spreading beneath Lin Feng's seated position. It was a demon soil domain, a dark demon soil that seemed to stain the void with a layer of shadow, continuously spreading outward. The demon descended upon the earth. At the same time, a rustling sound rang out, as if a wonderful melody slowly began to play. Suddenly, in the sky above and behind the demon lord, a dark moon slowly rose—it was the Nether Demon Spring.
"Nether!"
Everyone's expressions stiffened as they looked up at the sky. That rising dark moon was about to turn the entire heaven and earth into demon ground. The Buddhist light seemed to gradually dim. In the void, it seemed as if two invisible forces were colliding—the confrontation between the sounds of Buddha and demon, making a hissing sound.
"Nether Demon Melody!" Among the rolling clouds, those old men's expressions trembled. Lin Feng actually had the Nether Demon Melody.
"What a fellow!" Slaying Heaven Ancestor's eyes flashed with surprise, and he murmured: "What a fine fellow, haha..."
The other old men's mouths twitched slightly. This Nether Demon Melody was extremely difficult for even figures of their level to come into contact with. In the past, the Nether Demon Emperor had obtained one of the supreme demon melodies by chance. They had not expected that Lin Feng could also play the Nether Demon Melody.
"This one cultivates demonism and also controls the Dao of Life and Death. In the future, he will definitely be a terrifying demon figure."
The Battle Monk's expression froze slightly, then his brow relaxed again. Suddenly, the Buddhist light on his body became even stronger. The Buddhist sounds in the void grew louder and louder. Ten thousand Buddhas paid homage. Combat power surged on his body. The Battle Buddha clan, infinite Buddhist light ancient seals appeared in the void, rolling toward Lin Feng. At this moment, it seemed as if infinite Buddhist sounds were playing, rushing toward Lin Feng.