Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 828  Chapter 168 Ambush

As Li Hao and his companions set out, many of the heavenly pride who were to participate in the battle from the sacred lands of various realms also started their journeys toward the Heavenly Origin Realm of the Upper Three Realms.

Apart from these participating heavenly pride, those who had not been selected and influential figures from various realms also set out on the same day, rushing to this grand gathering of heavenly pride at the Land of All Saints.

Streams of light from different realms, like a myriad of meteor showers, converged upon the Heavenly Origin Realm.

Within the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.

The figure of the Sword Master flashed as he arrived in the Sword Saint Courtyard, speaking indifferently:

"A few youngsters, I myself will send them on their way. It's been a while since I ventured out. You stay behind to oversee the Holy Land."

The Sword Saint was somewhat surprised when he heard this. His senior brother was usually reclusive and didn't enjoy such bustling scenes. Yet, surprisingly, he took the initiative to go this time.

After giving it some thought, the Sword Saint did not refuse and said, "Then I'll have to trouble senior brother."

The Sword Master nodded slightly, and then his figure vanished, returning to the Sword Tower.

"Old friend, it's time for you to accompany me once more, there might be some unexpected surprises this time, and if the opportunity arises, striking that blow for the child wouldn't be in vain alongside our shared fishing."

The Sword Master murmured softly to himself as he stood in front of the Sword Tower.

The Sword Tower, wrapped in chains, seemed to vibrate slightly. The countless Cultivation Skill Manuals inside also trembled as dust danced upon them.

Soon after, a shadowy figure flew out from the Sword Tower – it was the Sword Soul.

The shadow rapidly condensed and entered into the fingertip of the Sword Master, who then, with hands clasped behind his back, turned and walked away.

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Within the Buddhist Holy Land.

Buddha Venerate, upon hearing the words relayed by a Bodhisattva beneath him, had a look of compassion tinged with deep significance:

"It seems the allure of the three Heaven and Earth Treasures has indeed tempted him. He dares to make an appearance."

In front of his Lotus Platform arose a slightly violent, murderous intent in the eyes of the twin Buddha Child, who barely concealed it: "It's good that he's willing to show up, fearing only that he might cower away."

"That Thief Saint has invited the Mo Family Saint, planning to use the guise of the Supreme Saint to cover their tracks. I'll lead away Yuan Zhou, and the rest of you set up an ambush!"

Green Lamp Buddha spoke with a calm demeanor.

As they conversed, the void suddenly rippled, and two breaths descended into the Buddhist Holy Land.

Although these two presences were obscure, Buddha Venerate and Green Lamp Buddha detected them almost instantly and looked up, identifying one of them as an acquaintance: the Void Saint.

Aside from him, there was also another Saint – the Yang Saint!

"They have set out."

Void Saint locked eyes with Buddha Venerate across the void, then teleported into the Buddha Hall, immediately saying upon arrival.

"They are splitting their forces into two groups. I probed outside the empty space of the Lie Sky Saint Land and found that the Lie Sky Saint was also involved, leaving the Holy Land with what seemed to be an avatar. She is adept at deception and Lie Dao. If she is orchestrating this, then the genuine and fake elements are intermingled. I've heard that the Buddhist faith has the Mahayana Absolute Truth technique, which can distinguish genuine from false; can it verify this matter?"

Upon hearing Void Saint's words, Buddha Venerate slightly frowned and said:

"The Mahayana Absolute Truth can indeed break through all illusions, but that Lie Sky Saint has overcome the Three Calamities, I'm afraid she has even deceived herself. If she manages to self-deceive, relying on this technique might instead be misleading."

Green Lamp Buddha's expression darkened slightly: "They are aware of the Mahayana Absolute Truth, so they are most likely taking precautions. Lie Sky Saint left with an avatar?"

Void Saint was visibly disappointed upon hearing that the Mahayana Absolute Truth might be ineffective. He was somewhat wary of Lie Sky Saint and her capacity for deception but still explained the situation.

Ever since Li Hao became renowned on the All Heavens Battlefield, he had his avatar lurking in the empty space outside the Lie Sky Saint Land, spying for an opportunity to ambush the youth should he venture out alone. Even at the cost of losing the avatar, he was committed to striking a killing blow.

Regrettably, the youth had never shown himself, continuing to remain in seclusion.

"They are so cautious, and have even brought the Mo Family Saint for protection. They must have anticipated our probing. Lie Sky Saint might have foreseen that her movements would be exposed; this move may have been intentional, meaning what she took with her may not have been her real body, but an avatar instead!" Buddha Venerate contemplated.

Void Saint furrowed his brow: " I thought this too, but since Lie Sky Saint excels at deception, if she expects us to consider this, she might do the opposite, and so that might actually be her real body!"

"If she anticipates that we will anticipate, and predicts that we will deduce her actions to be the opposite, then it is still likely to be an avatar," Yang Saint said.

Green Lamp Buddha remained silent.

What's real and what's false depends on how one interprets it.

"That other one, the apparent real body accompanying Yuan Zhou and Thief Saint, is so brazen that it leads one to think it might be fake, while it indeed might be real. But it's also possible that this point is calculated into the deception, making it still a fake!" Void Saint said.

He was very doubting in nature, least fond of dealing with Lie Sky Saint.

"Since it's difficult to differentiate, we needn't try. Why not we also split into two groups?"

Buddha Venerate suggested.

Void Saint nodded upon hearing this, sharing the same thought. If the other party insisted on having them guess between truth and falsehood, they might as well divide their forces too.

"Since Void Saint believes that what Lie Sky Saint has taken is real, then I will go to find Lie Sky Saint, while you two search for the Thief Saint."

Buddha Venerate said.

Void Saint and Yang Saint exchanged glances, both discerning Buddha Venerate's intention, preferring not to clash with Yuan Zhou, who had the Mo family behind him.

"I need to guard the Holy Land, and I can only project my avatar on this journey to accompany you both."

Green Lamp Buddha spoke up, with his avatar accompanying Void Saint and Yang Saint to meet Yuan Zhou, this was also a statement from the Buddhist sect.

Upon hearing this, both their expressions eased somewhat, and they nodded in agreement.

"Additionally, there's another matter to inform you about. Mere conventional methods likely won't suffice to kill that monster. He has cultivated to the Power Transmission Ultimate Realm, his body contains Divine Blood, and he has transformed into a member of the Divine Clan!"

Suddenly, Void Saint said.

Hearing his words, Buddha Venerate's eyes flickered, but he didn't show too much surprise.