Chapter 809: Jade Emperor Palace
In the myths of the previous life, imperial qi, dragon qi, and the Buddha were all considered supreme. Now, on this Nine Heavens Continent, would things be any different?
The crowd watched Lin Feng step forward, their gazes sharpening. So far, those who had crossed the Other Shore Bridge were mostly from the Jade Heaven Royal Clan and the East Sea Dragon Palace, along with a few individuals bearing precious treasures imbued with supreme qi. Could this man also possess such a treasure?
Tang Youyou’s gaze fell on Lin Feng, a hint of nervousness in her eyes. Lin Feng himself, however, appeared quite calm.
The radiance of the Buddha-Dao swirled around him. Lin Feng’s body blazed with ten thousand rays of light. Countless golden beams flew in from beyond the heavens, imprinting themselves upon him. In an instant, he was bathed in dazzling golden brilliance, his entire form coated in a layer of gold, transforming into a golden-bodied Buddha.
“Buddha light!” The crowd’s pupils contracted. No wonder Lin Feng dared to attempt the crossing—he possessed the protection of Buddha-Dao light.
Stepping onto the Other Shore Bridge, the ten-thousand-foot Buddha light cascaded outward. Dragon shadows roared and howled, lunging at Lin Feng. Dragon qi shielded him, enveloping the Buddha light and blocking the chaotic essence qi from invading. At that moment, a faint smile curled at the corner of Lin Feng’s lips. The Buddha-Dao light truly counted as supreme qi.
But Lin Feng did not immediately cross the bridge. Instead, he retreated and nodded slightly at Tang Youyou. She understood at once and stepped forward with a smile. Lin Feng was guiding her to cross the Other Shore together.
Lin Feng swept his gaze over the crowd again and spoke to a few of them: “You all come over too. If my Buddha light can ferry you across, follow me. If not, I’ll escort you back.”
“Hmm?” The crowd’s eyes narrowed. Who was Lin Feng addressing?
Several figures flickered as five or six people stepped forward. They were all from Heavenly Lake. They had sensed Lin Feng’s gaze linger on them briefly, clearly speaking to them.
At that moment, another graceful figure emerged from the crowd, walking toward Lin Feng with her head slightly lowered, not daring to meet his eyes. This person was none other than Tianchi Xue.
“Did I call for you?” Lin Feng glanced at Tianchi Xue indifferently, causing her steps to falter.
“When they entered the palace, they guarded the Great Pest and held up a piece of the sky. These few will all become leaders of Heavenly Lake. You, concerned only with personal gain and disregarding the rest of Heavenly Lake, why should I care for you now? Step aside,” Lin Feng said flatly, leaving Tianchi Xue feeling deeply ashamed.
“We can’t let him leave. He can escort us across!” someone suddenly shouted. The crowd’s hearts trembled. That was right—Lin Feng’s Buddha-Dao light could radiate ten thousand feet, potentially ferrying them all across the Other Shore.
Hearing this, many felt their hearts stir. Figures flickered as they blocked Lin Feng’s path, staring at him intently. “Take us across with you.”
Lin Feng glanced at the few standing in his way and said coldly, “Do you really think I’m a Buddha with a merciful heart? Get lost.”
“If you don’t ferry us across, you die,” someone said coldly. Others behind them stirred restlessly, watching and waiting.
“The Buddha ferries those with affinity. Since that’s the case, I’ll ferry you—straight to the Other Shore.” Lin Feng took a step forward. The golden-bodied Buddha released ten thousand feet of dazzling radiance. A thunderous rumble echoed as a massive golden palm print appeared in the air, like a Buddha-Dao giant hand. Its five fingers were like five towering peaks, crashing down from the sky toward that man.
The terrifying pressure seemed to crush everything. The space trembled violently, shuddering fiercely. This single Buddha palm strike contained unimaginable power.
The man’s face changed drastically as he retreated. But in that instant, the Buddha-Dao giant palm suddenly accelerated, pressing down from above. With a thunderous boom, dust flew everywhere. The man felt his entire body shake uncontrollably. He was slapped flat to the ground, spitting blood. His internal organs were shattered, his life force fading. Lin Feng had ferried him.
“Such terrifying palm force!” The crowd’s eyes trembled violently. This Buddha-Dao giant palm seemed to possess infinite power, too fearsome. One palm could crush a person to death, containing strength beyond measure. Even the five fingers of that Buddha palm were like five mountains, grinding everything down.
At the Ninth Layer of Mysterious Martial Realm, even a genius could be suppressed and killed with a single palm.
“Does anyone else need ferrying?” Lin Feng swept his gaze over the others. The crowd immediately fell back. This man was too terrifying. Why had they never heard of such a formidable figure before?
Seeing the crowd make way, Lin Feng stepped forward, taking Tang Youyou’s hand. Ten thousand feet of golden light burst forth, enveloping Tang Youyou and the people behind him in a golden Buddha-Dao halo. In that moment, each of them bore Buddha light—supreme qi.
Dragon shadows roared in fury. True essence held the Buddha light aloft, shielding Lin Feng and the others. Walking across the Other Shore Bridge, Lin Feng felt the heart-stirring chaotic essence qi around him, yet his heart remained calm as an ancient Buddha. Step by step, he moved toward the other side.
The crowd watched Lin Feng and his group, envy and jealousy in their eyes. Lin Feng, with his ten-thousand-foot Buddha light forming a golden Buddha-Dao halo, could truly ferry people across the Other Shore. How regrettable that they had no connection with him. The heart of the emperor’s tomb might lie just opposite, seemingly within reach—yet they were blocked on this side.
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At that moment, within a vast, resplendent hall, ten thousand feet of radiance adorned the palace brilliantly. Three factions confronted each other. One was the Jade Heaven Royal Clan, the largest group, all possessing formidable strength.
This Jade Emperor’s tomb was that of their ancestor. Every time they entered it, the Jade Heaven Royal Clan paid far greater effort than any other sect or force. Whenever the hundred-year opportunity arrived, even young geniuses on the verge of breaking into the Heavenly Martial Realm would suppress their cultivation, all for the sake of this Jade Emperor’s ancestral tomb.
Moreover, they had initially scattered their forces, only revealing their true strength when the Jade Emperor’s tomb truly appeared.
Confronting them was the East Sea Dragon Palace. In this tomb, supreme qi served as the key to passage. The East Sea Dragon Palace’s members also moved unimpeded, seizing the initiative to intercept the Jade Heaven Royal Clan’s treasure hunting. Even in their ancestor’s tomb, they intended to claim a share.
Besides these two factions, a third group was notably smaller, with only four people: Jun Moxi, Yun Feiyang, Huangfu Chong, and Yu Tianji. They too had crossed the Other Shore Bridge and arrived here. Though only four, each was immensely powerful. Neither of the other two factions could easily destroy them without paying a heavy price. Thus, no one moved against them, and the three sides stood in a standoff.
As for the hall beside them, several clear characters were carved above it: Jade Emperor Palace.
Although the Jade Emperor had set many obstacles, allowing only those with supreme qi to reach this point, the hall itself held few dangers. The Jade Emperor had intended for his bloodline descendants to inherit everything, so he naturally wouldn’t lay traps everywhere. And without expending too much effort, they had found the Jade Emperor Palace.
Only by pushing open that broken golden door might they obtain the treasures left by the Jade Emperor.
“I have a proposal. I wonder if the esteemed members of the Jade Heaven Royal Clan would accept it,” Duan Wuya spoke at this moment.
Huangfu Long looked at Duan Wuya and uttered a single word: “Speak.”
“Everyone, we’ve all come seeking treasures. Now that we’ve finally reached the Jade Emperor Palace, why not have both sides cease hostilities? Let the Jade Heaven Royal Clan and the East Sea Dragon Palace first join forces to kill these few, then enter the Jade Emperor Palace together. Whoever claims the treasure keeps it. What do you think?” Duan Wuya said with a faint smile, his gaze coldly sweeping over Jun Moxi and the others, a sinister aura emanating from him.
The Jade Heaven Royal Clan sneered inwardly. Would they trust Duan Wuya’s words? The Jade Emperor’s treasures—whoever claimed them kept them? That was clearly impossible. Once one side obtained the treasure, the other would surely fight to the death to seize it.
Still, eliminating Jun Moxi and his group first wasn’t a bad idea. As for the Jade Emperor’s inheritance, the Jade Heaven Royal Clan was determined to have it. It rightfully belonged to them.
“Agreed.” Huangfu Long nodded. Duan Wuya revealed a vicious grin. Both factions’ gazes fell upon Jun Moxi and his three companions. They would deal with them first!
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