In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path

Chapter 1280: 496: Swastika Buddha Seal! He Dao Meteor! Seven Souls Buddha Bead_3

“The Buddha Trick has died, the Ghost Immortal’s schemes spanned eons, poisoned the masses, yet in the end it all came to naught. This Buddha can’t completely prevent it and feels deeply ashamed,” Buddha in The World said, gazing at Chen Dengming and the others. “The task of eliminating evil must be carried out to the end. Now, this Buddha will transform the good intentions and Seven Souls of the Ghost Immortal into eight relics, hoping that when the Ancient Calamity arrives, these relics can save the masses and atone for some of the sins of the past.”

As he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and spat out a relic that glowed with golden light and was filled with warmth and kindness, floating in front of him.

At the same time, Putuo Buddha Monarch slowly flew over, and to the astonishment of the three onlookers, transformed into seven relics enveloped in golden light, flying towards the relic floating in front of Buddha in The World.

One large and seven small relics linked together, with no visible threads yet connected into a string of Buddha beads, and floated towards Chen Dengming and the others.

This scene was genuinely shocking. Putuo Buddha Monarch, such a grand Deity Transformation Dao Lord, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a string of Buddha beads. Although the rhetoric of Buddhism sometimes tires people, their true sacrifice is clear-cut.

Buddha in The World continued, “Within these Buddha beads lie half of this Buddha’s past cultivation of the Mahayana Buddha Mana, combined with the Ghost Immortal’s good intentions and Seven Souls. With these, one can create the Great Fixed Buddha Realm, chant the Great Vehicle Buddha Music, eliminate disasters, and block calamities. Now, these beads are gifted to you three benefactors, but who among you is willing to keep these beads to rescue the masses in the future?”

Qu Shenzong came to his senses and looked at Chen Dengming, “Having cultivated beyond the limits of the Heavenly Dao, I must venture beyond to establish the foundations of the Great Dao. I cannot bear the burden of these Buddha beads.”

Dongfang Huayuan also descended from the sky, his gaze landing on Chen Dengming before saying with a smile, “Chen kid, you take them. With the great task accomplished, even though only half of Buddha Trick’s power remains, it’s enough for my He Dao. I will concentrate on integrating the Dao when I return, and then join forces with you to avert the Ancient Calamity. Honestly speaking, if it weren’t for your influence, I might never have taken on such a great responsibility to save the world!”

Upon hearing these words, Chen Dengming smiled and looked at Buddha in The World, “Good! I will accept this string of Buddha beads! Buddha Honor, when the Ancient Calamity arrives, I hope you too can lend a hand.”

“Amitabha!” Buddha in The World chanted the Buddha’s name, “This Buddha shall certainly not stand by idly. Chen benefactor, you are kind-hearted and indeed the rightful owner of these beads.”

“Thank you, senior!”

Chen Dengming gave a bow, and then reached out to receive the Buddha beads floating in the air. He immediately felt a gentle and tranquil power wash over him, easing the exhaustion and discomfort from the depletion of his Primordial Qi after the intense battle, as if a significant portion of it had vanished instantly.

However, the lifespan that had been consumed in the recent battle was undoubtedly irrecoverable. Chen Dengming hadn’t checked his panel, but just feeling the marks of time, he guessed he must’ve lost at least six to seven hundred years of lifespan.

A single battle had cost him decades upon decades of lifespan—a massive loss for him by any measure.

Fortunately, the Buddha Trick had been eliminated. Although the Primordial Spirit and power within its Buddha body had been destroyed, the Primordial Spirit and strength within its Ghost body had been wholly preserved.

Next.

After tidying up the battlefield, the three didn’t linger any further and quickly departed.

This battle would not have been won so swiftly without the aid of Buddha in The World, eliminating Buddha Trick’s Buddha body and severely weakening it. Otherwise, just the three of them might have struggled just to stay alive.

Even so, in the process of destroying Buddha Trick’s Ghost body, Dongfang Huayuan had lost a palm, and Chen Dengming had depleted six to seven hundred years of lifespan.

Reflecting on the battle, all three felt a lingering fear.

The seamless cooperation among the threesome and Buddha in The World during the fight was the key to their victory.

Had any element gone awry—had Dongfang Huayuan failed to timely protect with the Human God Palace, or had Buddha in The World not promptly sealed with the “卐” Buddha symbol—the outcome might have been drastically different.

“Dongfang, where do you plan to integrate the Dao? I will pass on all of Buddha Trick’s Primordial Spirit and Mana to you.”

As they flew to the fringes of the mountains beyond the Western Region, they slowed their pace and separated in mid-air, with Chen Dengming asking.

Dongfang Huayuan looked down at the distant mountains and rivers, sighing, “I had intended to integrate the Dao in the Mortal World, but with the Ancient Calamity approaching, changes have already taken place there. It is Nanxun that remains unchanged, whether because it is the Mustard World or lacks Spiritual Energy. For safety, I can only integrate the Dao in Nanxun!”

Chen Dengming nodded and smiled, “Nanxun is fine, at least it’s more in tune with the Dao Domain where you were born. You integrating the Dao in Nanxun might change its destiny in a few years, bring Spiritual Energy there, and turn it into a Holy Land for cultivation. If the Ancient Calamity can be averted, you can spread your Dao Domain back to the Mortal World!”

When establishing oneself in the Dao, the broader the chosen Dao Domain and the richer the resources, the greater the benefits for the one on the path. A solid foundation means a solid underlying strength.

For example, Buddha Trick established its Dao base in the Eighteen-level Hell, which made its Dao Force immensely abundant, enabling it to contend with Buddha in The World. Even with the Ghost body at only half strength, Chen Dengming had to expend six to seven hundred years of lifespan and use all eight Gates, employing the Heaven Man Dao Method, before he could break through the Dao Domain Phantom.

Thus, if Dongfang Huayuan establishes his foundation in the Mortal World after his Daoist breakthrough, his underlying strength will be frightening. His choice was not wrong.

Unfortunately, with the Ancient Calamity looming, Dongfang Huayuan was compelled to adapt, but Nanxun, this Mustard World, was also born from the Mortal World, leaving possibilities for the future.

Chen Dengming’s gaze then turned to Qu Shenzong.

Qu Shenzong said, “Now that Buddha Trick is eradicated, I also plan to search for a suitable Mustard World beyond the Mortal World to lay down my Dao base.”

Chen Dengming frowned and thoughtfully said, “Senior Qu, don’t forget the Dao Lord we encountered beyond the Dao Domain. Although more than two hundred years have passed, there’s no guarantee that the outer realms won’t guard against us.”

“Indeed!” Dongfang Huayuan looked at Qu Shenzong and laughed, “Old Qu, why not wait for my Dao integration before we jointly explore the outer realms? We’ll be much more assured and the danger will be greatly reduced. I still owe you a favor; this will be a good time to repay it.”

Qu Shenzong pondered for a moment, then saw Chen Dengming and Dongfang Huayuan both breaking into smiles.

“Alright! I’ll spend some more time in this old home! It’s a good opportunity to proper train those disappointing juniors in the sect.”

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