Chapter 148: Mount Sumeru

  Third update!

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  Buddhist gate?

  Chen Xiao was shocked, he had also heard that in the ancient times, there was a special school of cultivation, where disciples shaved their heads and went barefoot, wore hemp clothes, recited scriptures and Buddha's name, meditated day and night, with wisdom like the sea and boundless Dharma power.

  However, as early as a million years ago, this Buddhist school had already disappeared, just like evaporation in the human world, and its transmission lineage also perished in the long river of history. Nowadays, stories about Buddhism have also become vague and intangible legends.

  "The nine-character mantra of the Buddha's gate, Zhēn Líng Fú... Could it be that these guys want to rely on it to collect this floating trial tower?" Chen Xiao wondered.

  "Huh? Pagoda? I remember!" Ling Bai exclaimed excitedly: "Pagoda means Buddhist tower, in ancient times, the mountain gate of Buddhism where Dharma was taught and industries were passed down must have had a pagoda. If my guess is correct, this trial pagoda tower is actually a Buddhist magical artifact!"

  Chen Xiao suddenly said: "In that case, it's easy to understand. The Nine Sons True Words Spirit-Taming Talisman must be the key to subduing this tower."

  "It's indeed the case, now that this trial tower is left with only you inside, you'll definitely be transported to the highest layer, Taiji Realm. Perhaps then you can use this symbol." Ling Bai exclaimed excitedly: "If you really can subdue this tower, it would be equivalent to gaining an additional sacred artifact. A sacred artifact, that's a terrifying existence capable of destroying a small world!"

  "Don't be too happy, this pagoda has been damaged and I don't know when it can be repaired." Chen Quan shook his head and said: "Moreover, I also have no idea how to repair it. This empty storage bag doesn't even contain any methods for repairing the tower."

  "It doesn't matter, take your time, even an empty shell of a divine artifact can make countless people scramble to get it, and they'll be eager for it." Ling Bai said with a smile.

  Chen Xiao smiled slightly, but in his heart he was also eagerly anticipating.

  At this moment, I am waiting to enter the highest level of the Floating Pagoda Trial Tower.

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  While Chen Xiao and Ling Bai were exchanging messages, outside the pagoda tower was a different scene.

  Everyone in the scene was shocked, their chests heaving violently, wanting to scream but unable to utter a word, with an expression that looked both strange and awkward.

  It's really embarrassing.

  They had previously thought that Chen Yu was in cahoots with those scoundrels, and was a heinous villain who should be torn to pieces and have his bones crushed.

  However, at this moment, when they saw Chen Xiao's swift and decisive elimination of all the villains, they finally realized their grave mistake. They wanted to cheer for Chen Xiao, but couldn't open their mouths, and it would be strange if they weren't embarrassed.

  "Hmph, these foolish guys are truly laughable, they deserve to be fooled for their whole lives." Endo Tatsuya was feeling extremely pleased, but his words were merciless.

  "Well said." Song Lin praised.

  "Alright, they were also deceived by Su Zhen Tian." Du Qing Xi smiled and said, seeing Chen Yao exert her divine power to kill all the evil thugs, she was also proud of herself, raised an eyebrow and let out a breath.

  "Good! This kind of divine power is simply cleverly stealing the creation of heaven and earth, comparable to the power of ancient gods and demons!" The leader of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect on the jade platform exclaimed.

  As soon as this was said, it instantly won the approval of the other family heads. Previously, Fei Lengcui and more than 200 others had been unable to withstand those villains and were forced to flee from the Treasure Tower in disarray. Now Chen Xiao had single-handedly annihilated thirty-two villains with ease, like cutting through rotten wood. In comparison, Chen Xiao's methods seemed even more astonishing.

  Each of the family heads was a ruthless and cunning individual, and they could all see that Chen's ferocity stemmed from his incredibly powerful divine abilities. With just one strike, he had crushed dozens of top-grade yellow-tier artifacts, leaving them all in awe at the sheer terror of his divine technique, which none of them had ever seen before.

  Only Su Jiatian, the master of the Su family, had a gloomy face that was almost dripping with water. The more achievements Chen Tang obtained, the more uncomfortable he felt, and the more hatred he harbored in his heart. At this moment, hearing the praise from the other family masters for Chen Tang was like being stabbed by sharp swords in the heart, not to mention the suffocating anger inside.

  "These damned things, and yet so many people can't even kill one another!" The master of the temple, shrouded in black robes, spoke coldly from the shadows of the distant pagoda.

  "The master of the Brahma Temple, with a small vision, this time it's not surprising that they can't help but feel that their opponent's strength is too powerful. Even I was shocked when I saw it. However, now that the Nine-Character True Word Symbol has fallen into his hands, it's become a huge trouble. That's the treasure of the Buddhist sect that the master spent great effort and hardship to obtain. If we lose it, I'm afraid..."

  "Hmph, I naturally know the consequences." The master of the Brahma Temple coldly snorted: "Even if he uses the Spirit Symbol to subdue the Treasure Tower, he won't know how to repair it. Find an opportunity to get in touch with him, then kill him and snatch the Spirit Symbol and the Floating Treasure Tower - isn't that enough?"

  "What the master of the Brahma Palace said is absolutely right." Feng Ming smiled and replied with a hint of caution.

  "I only hope he can keep the pagoda tower safe, a common man is innocent, but with the jade tablet, it's a different story. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, who knows, when he receives the pagoda tower, it might be his death sentence, that would be troublesome indeed." The master of the Brahma Temple sighed lightly.

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  The highest level of the Pagoda of Trials, the Taiji Realm.

  This is just a space of about 100 meters, with walls carved with the extreme joy of Tianlong flying, Feitian dancing, Jinxian blooming, and Tianhua fluttering. One by one, the barefooted and hemp-clothed Buddhas either ride on the back of Tianlong or sit smiling in the middle of Jinxian, with Buddhist light flowing and vividly alive, revealing a mysterious flavor of kindness, clarity, freedom, and great joy.

  "This must be the legendary Buddhist holy land, indeed it is different from other cultivation sects, with its own unique atmosphere and grandeur. Chen Xiaofu was immediately drawn in by the murals on the walls as soon as he was transported here, gazing at the various auspicious and wondrous scenes depicted, his heart secretly marveling in amazement."

  After a moment of silent observation, Chen's gaze inadvertently shifted and was immediately drawn to a boulder about the height of one person in the center of the Taiji realm. This boulder resembled a miniature mountain peak, shrunk countless times. Upon closer inspection, one could even see layered peaks, flying waterfalls, and green pines on the cliffside, among other wondrous sights.

  And on the front central rock wall, the two characters "须弥" are written, faintly emitting a bright, peaceful and solemn atmosphere, as if it is there but not quite, floating vaguely, and it's really hard to notice if you don't pay close attention.

  "Isn't this mountain called Mount Sumeru?" Chen Tai asked in surprise.

  Hum! Just then, Chen Tang suddenly felt a slight tremble in the storage ring, and when he looked up, the Nine-Character True Word Spirit-Taming Talisman seemed to have come alive, emitting a soft and pure golden light.

  "Could it be that the key to subduing this treasure tower lies on this rock-like stone?" Chen Xiao's heart stirred, and the Nine-Character True Word Spirit-Sealing Symbol instantly flew out.

  Whoosh!

  Before Chen Ting could react, the talisman had already fallen onto the rock, covering up the two words "Sumeru". In an instant, the entire Mount Sumeru began to shake violently, as if a god who had been sleeping for ten thousand years was awakening. A thick and pure aura burst forth, filling the entire Taiji Realm with a brilliant golden light.

  Chen Xiao was shocked to find that the vivid scenes on the four walls seemed to have come alive, with heavenly flowers blooming wildly and golden lotus flowers emerging from the ground. Dragons roared in the blue sky and white clouds, while flying fairies danced elegantly. The sound of ancient, mysterious, and solemn Buddhist chanting echoed through the walls, resonating throughout the entire Taiji realm.

  "All phenomena arise from causes and conditions, when the causes and conditions disappear, the phenomena also disappear." In this chanting voice that sounds like a morning bell and an evening drum, Chen Xuan was dazed and seemed to have entered another world, a supreme blessed land where Buddha's light shines eternally, and everything is peaceful and happy. Everywhere there were golden lotus flowers blooming, heavenly flowers falling, and Buddhas with auspicious appearances preaching the scriptures and chanting hymns in the mountains, waters, and flower streams, while dragons, phoenixes, and divine beings danced and played in the air, and worldly people smiled and stopped to listen, feeling naturally comfortable and happy, without any worries or troubles, carefree and joyful.

  Immersed in this profound and unspeakable realm, Chen Xiao's lips slightly curled up, a smile appeared on his face, and a hint of calm and serene air quietly emerged from his body.

  However, outside the pagoda, everyone only saw Chen Xiao standing in the Taiji realm, speechless and silent, like a wooden puppet trapped in a demon's illusion, as if he had lost his own soul.

  Boom!

  A deafening thunder-like sound exploded in the sky, and immediately everyone was shocked to discover that the entire thousand-meter-high floating trial tower was shrinking, shrinking...

  "The master's words are correct, the nine-character mantra of the Lingyu seal is indeed the supreme true symbol that refines all Buddhist treasures." In the distant shadows, the black-robed owner of the Brahma Temple muttered to himself.

  "Master Fang, we absolutely cannot let this token fall into that kid's hands. If it does, the master will blame us and we won't be able to bear the consequences." Feng Ming said with a complex tone as he watched the Wan Zhai Pagoda continuously shrink.

  "That's natural, if he doesn't hand it over obediently, I'll kill him, extract his soul, and imprison it in the Wan You Lian Hun Lantern, where he'll suffer eternal torture." The master of the temple said coldly.

  Buzz!

  A strange, bell-like sound suddenly rang out, and immediately everyone felt a flash before their eyes. The entire thousand-meter-high floating trial tower disappeared completely, and in its place, Chen Xiao stood alone, his eyes closed, a smile on the corner of his lips, and his body emitting a serene and peaceful aura.

  "Could it be...that this guy has taken in the Floating Pagoda Trial Tower?"

  "How is it possible that the Floating Trial Pagoda has been standing here for thousands of years? Although it's a broken immortal artifact, who among those who have attempted to conquer it hasn't ended up defeated and fleeing in disarray?"

  "It can't be wrong, it's this guy who received it, otherwise he wouldn't have disappeared without a reason! Damn it, the Floating Pagoda Trial Tower is gone, how will Longyuan City hold the Dragon List Great Competition in the future?"

  In Longyuan City, the almost invincible Floating Pagoda Trial Tower in every cultivator's heart suddenly disappeared before their eyes, leaving behind shock and a burst of astonished discussions.

  "How could this be? Chen Tai has made a big mistake!" Du Qingxi frowned and said.

  "This kid is too reckless, taking away the Floating Pagoda Trial Tower in front of so many people. How can the various family heads of Longyuan City bear this?" Duānmù Zé said with a bitter smile.

  "It's indeed a big trouble, the Floating Trial Tower wasn't taken over by anyone, that's fine, but once it was taken over, it immediately became a hot treasure, as the saying goes 'an innocent man is not guilty, but one who holds jade is guilty', Chen Xiao has brought fire upon himself this time!" Song Lin also furrowed his brow, worriedly saying.

  "You little thief! How dare you openly steal the Floating Trial Tower of my Dragon Abyss City, and put our faces where? Hand it over to me obediently!" Just then, a loud shout suddenly rang out from the jade platform, and everyone saw that Su Zhen Tian, the master of the Su family, flashed his body, turned into a black shadow, and reached out to grab Chen Yu in the distance.

  Just as Su Zhen Tian was about to make his move, the master of Xing Luo Palace, Tie Yun Zi, the head of the Cang family, Cang Xiao Long, and the master of Wan Yun Academy, Jiang Zhen Yu, also made their moves at the same time.

  In an instant, the four Nirvana realm great masters collectively took action. Before everyone could react, they had already surrounded Chen Suo from all sides!