Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 973 - 971 You’re Finally Here! [Third Update]

"It’s time for you to keep your promises!"

Xiao Yi looked at the Supreme Venerables of the South and the others with a smile that was not quite a smile, for it was the very Southern Supreme Venerable who was the most jubilant before, yet now he was like a turtle who had withdrawn its head, hiding in the crowd and remaining silent.

Compared to the Maitreya Supreme and the Withering Glory Supreme—one wholeheartedly seeking enlightenment, the other devotedly researching the Withering Glory Divine Skill—

Many of the other Buddhist Supreme Venerables were, to some extent, mixed with personal desires.

This had nothing to do with the Buddhist sect.

It was human nature!

Actually, Xiao Yi had one thing left unsaid before; instead, he presented the myriad sufferings of the world before the Maitreya Supreme to enlighten him. Whether it was the Buddha-nature or the demon-nature, in truth, all were human nature. Wherever humans exist, there lies Jianghu, and there arises strife.

In the official circles, there are disputes over positions.

In the business world, there are disputes over interests.

In the realms of Buddhism and Taoism, there is also the struggle for fame and gain...

Just as Xiao Yi once heard, Jianghu is not just about fighting and killing; Jianghu is also about human relationships and worldly wisdom.

To fight for a Buddha’s lofty position, some Buddhist powerhouses would expel their own brothers, leading them to exile and death in foreign lands.

Of course...

It’s not just in the Buddhist community.

Even now within the Xiaoshanhe Institute, there are undercurrents of intrigue. It’s just that these issues have not flourished due to Xiao Yi’s overpowering presence.

The Withering Glory Supreme, Zhang, opened his mouth, wanting to plead for mercy for the others.

Yet remembering how the Southern Supreme Venerable and the others had earlier criticized him, accusing him of bolstering others’ morale while degrading his own prestige and being treacherous, the words at the tip of his tongue were forcibly swallowed back. Seeing the others’ faces alternate between pale and flushed, his heart couldn’t help but feel a surge of satisfaction.

The Northern Supreme Venerable’s face was gloomy. Once one of the four great Supreme Venerables of the Buddhist sect, wielding a lotus umbrella with a body clad in a blue kasaya, he resembled the Wrathful Vajra: "Xiao Yi, leave some leeway in your actions so we can meet again in the future. Don’t go too far!"

"That’s right, we may not be your match, but if truly driven to desperation, who’s to say we couldn’t take your life with us!"

"Let this matter end here, we will no longer obstruct your ascent to Spirit Mountain!"

People chimed in one after another.

Clearly delineating their roles.

Some played the good cop, and others the bad cop, in an attempt to erase the promises they’d made earlier.

If it were another powerhouse, they might have been cautious and extended the courtesy due to the situation.

Unfortunately...

They met Xiao Yi today.

Little Lin is still unconscious due to the disputes among the Buddhist sects; Xiao Yi has been holding back a pent-up anger. Previously, he did not act ruthlessly, seeing that the Withering Glory Supreme and Maitreya Supreme were still fair-minded, but now these people in front of him were all sanctimonious, men and women of ill repute.

Xiao Yi sneered: "Going too far? I’m bullying you now, what can you do about it?"

"Damn it!"

"Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit; it seems you’ve grown tired of living!"

"Do you really think you can rampage unchallenged, as if there’s no one in the world that can defeat you? Boy, since you’re intent on seeking death, then you can’t blame us!" The Southern Supreme Venerable, with eyes blazing, incited from among the crowd, "As the Supreme Venerables of the Buddhist sect, when have we ever endured such humiliation? Brothers, let’s join forces to kill him!"

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"That’s exactly what we intend!"

"Did you really think we’re as soft as persimmons to be squashed? Charge!"

In the midst of these high-spirited, battle-hungry roars, the Northern Supreme Venerable charged forward first. He faced Xiao Yi head-on, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Xiao Yi. The lotus treasure umbrella in his hand opened instantly, and golden lotuses shot out: "Lotus Step by Step!"

Swish swish swish!

Countless golden lotuses instantly entwined around Xiao Yi, like golden lotus chains binding him tightly.

"Xiao Yi has been trapped by me, my brothers, act quickl... What the f*ck..."

The Northern Supreme Venerable’s voice came to an abrupt halt.

When he turned around, he found that he was the only one who had charged forward, while the Southern Supreme Venerable and others had already fled in the opposite direction, running towards the summit of Spirit Mountain.

Damn you all!

The Supreme Venerable of the North didn’t even bother to utter his Buddhist name, stiffening his neck to look at Xiao Yi who had already broken free from the golden lotus chains. With an awkward chuckle and tears, he said, "That, uh... misunderstanding, all of this is a misunderstanding... could you just pretend you didn’t see me?"

"What do you think?"

Xiao Yi let out a faint smile as he passed by.

Almost the moment Xiao Yi brushed past him.

The Supreme Venerable of the North slightly shuddered, his head fell to the ground, tumbling down the Heavenly Staircase steps.

Even his Primordial Spirit was mercilessly annihilated by the divine power of deification.

At the same time.

Xiao Yi had already chased after the Supreme Venerable of the South and the others. His speed was incredibly fast; the elongated Heavenly Staircase that seemed to have no end was to him as if it were at arm’s reach.

Shrinking the ground into an inch.

A single step spans a thousand miles.

The Supreme Venerable of the South, running wildly upon the Heavenly Staircase, subconsciously said, "We should have shaken him off, right?"

"With the Supreme Venerable of the North holding him back, we should have enough time to run back to the Buddhist Mother..."

"Can’t run, can’t run anymore..."

The Supreme Venerable of Zhenhai, standing at the very end, grimaced with a bitter smile. As everyone was puzzled, a red sword light cleaved from his head. As the sword light flickered, the mighty Supreme Venerable of Zhenhai was bisected, soul and body split in two, dead and gone.

Gurgle!

Everyone swallowed hard, no longer holding any sliver of hope, begging for mercy in unison, "Spare us, Xiao Buddha King, spare our lives!"

"We have worked hard in our cultivation and are willing to submit to you. We beseech Xiao Buddha King for mercy!"

The Supreme Venerable of the South felt even more unbearable, falling to the ground with a thump, his head banging the ground, full of flattery and sycophancy, "Xiao Buddha King, in truth, I’ve long disapproved of the domineering acts of the Buddhist Mother and have wanted to switch allegiance to a worthy master. The fact that I’ve been your enemy all along was actually to test whether you are the true master. Now it seems that you indeed are the chosen one, the paragon of our Buddhist Sect, the beacon of righteousness. I am willing to submit to you..."

"..."

The other Supreme Venerables were dumbfounded as they looked at him.

Come on, brother, that’s enough!

The Supreme Venerable of the South was shameless, he was only thinking of surviving, of keeping his revered status as Buddha.

As for face?

What’s more important than life?

Xiao Yi looked at the Supreme Venerable of the South with a smile that was not quite a smile: "You really had plans all along to betray the Buddhist Mother?"

"Yes!"

The Supreme Venerable of the South nodded rapidly, so eager to plead that he failed to notice the sympathy and pity in the eyes of the other Supreme Venerables as he talked on, "The Buddhist Mother is domineering, vengeful, and nepotistic. Over the years, we Supreme Venerables without a Buddhist Nation have received resources that are even far less than her two acolytes. I’ve been disgusted with her for a long time..."

"Oh!"

Xiao Yi smiled and nodded his head, then his gaze shifted behind the Supreme Venerable of the South, "Buddhist Mother, you heard that, right? Your subordinate Supreme Venerables have long been complaining about you. It seems you’re not so successful as a leader of the Buddhist Sect!"

Gurgle!

The Supreme Venerable of the South swallowed hard as a chilling fear swept over his entire body.

"B-b-b-buddhist Mother?"

With a head full of cold sweat, the Supreme Venerable of the South stiffly turned around, only to see that the Buddhist Mother was staring at him with an icy face. At this moment, the Supreme Venerable of the South was so frightened that he was almost out of his wits, with a mournful face he pleaded, "B-Buddhist Mother... Please, don’t misunderstand, let me explain..."

"Explain it to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the netherworld!"

The Buddhist Mother huffed coldly.

A palm strike descended.

Bang!

The Supreme Venerable of the South was smashed into a spray of blood.

Only then did the Buddhist Mother raise her head to look at Xiao Yi, her gaze cold and piercing as two chilling blades, "After a full half year, you finally came!"

"I said I would level your Spirit Mountain, naturally I won’t break my word!"

The image of Little Lin, who remained in a slumber, emerged in Xiao Yi’s mind, a formidable killing intent already brewing to its peak, like a volcano on the verge of eruption. The Buddhist Mother at this moment did not yet realize that Xiao Yi came prepared, and what awaited her was the towering rage that could overturn the entire Western State Buddhist Sect...