txolops Chapter 13 Slaying Lord Xiongshan
Chapter 13 Slaying Lord Xiongshan
It turned out to be the case.
Li Fa finally understood that, in the end, it was because Xiong Shanjun had powerful backers and influential figures behind him.
What he didn't expect was that the black bear spirit who became the guardian deity of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the original story was actually related to the bear mountain lord who ate people and caused havoc in Shuangcha Ridge.
Whether it's Venus or the Five Directions Protectors, these high and mighty gods and Buddhas never care about the lives and deaths of mortals.
In their eyes, mortals are merely those who produce incense offerings, create merit, and provide nourishment for them, the immortals and Buddhas who stand tall in the heavens like giant trees.
It turns out that the world of Journey to the West was never a world of gods and demons, but a world of human relationships.
The immortals and Buddhas sit high in the clouds, looking down not at the joys and sorrows of sentient beings, but at the intricate network of interests.
With connections, you can easily gain access to powerful connections.
Even if the roc devoured the entire nation and every man and woman in the city, all it would get in return would be four light words: "Good fortune has not yet arrived!"
Therefore, Xiong Shanjun's sins can be forgiven, because he has a good uncle who will be seen by Guanyin in the future.
The wronged souls of the mortals who were eaten at Shuangcha Ridge had nowhere to appeal, simply because their "blessings had not yet arrived."
Li Fa turned away silently. Since things had come to this point, he had nothing more to say.
Seeing his reaction, the silver-headed Jiedi smiled with a hint of "you're teachable," and his tone became even more amiable: "It's good that you understand. Quickly leave. I'll pretend nothing happened today. If fate allows, you may come to Mount Ling to listen to my lectures in the future..."
At this moment, when Xiong Shanjun saw Li Fa turn and leave, he thought that Li Fa was afraid, and a huge weight was lifted from his heart. He finally let down his guard completely.
He scurried a few steps, clutching his backside, and came within three or five feet of Li Fa. Lowering his voice, he said quickly, "Kid, you're smart. With Grandpa Jiedi here today, let's call it quits."
He paused, then said, "From now on, you go your way, and I'll go mine. When we get back to Shuangcha Ridge, we'll keep to ourselves. You can eat vegetarian food, and I'll eat meat. We'll have nothing to do with each other."
"Starting your 'meat feast'?" Li Fa asked. "You want to keep eating people?"
"It's not often, just occasionally..." Before Xiong Shanjun could finish speaking, he saw that Li Fa in front of him had stopped in his tracks.
Time seemed to stand still.
The smile on Silver-Headed Jiedi's face had not yet faded, and Xiongshan Jun had not yet finished speaking.
Li Fa had his back to them, so they couldn't see his expression.
But the originally "hazy" aura emanating from Li Fa suddenly boiled over!
It wasn't anger, but murderous intent.
A chilling, extreme killing intent.
He understood, he understood completely.
You can't reason with such demons, or seek justice from those who maintain their order.
Their occasional indulgence in meat means that countless more "Zhang Quans" will be skinned and dismembered in the future, and countless families will be shattered and weep with grief.
But in the eyes of the Silver-Headed Jiedi and all the gods and Buddhas, all of this might just be a minor flaw of Xiong Shanjun, which could even be covered up by making amends for his sins.
"Good fortune has not yet arrived"... What a fine phrase, "good fortune has not yet arrived"!
If we let him go today, when will the "good fortune" of those innocent people who might die at his hands arrive?!
Xiong Shanjun was waiting for Li Fa's response when he suddenly felt a chill run from his tailbone straight up to the top of his head!
His hair stood on end, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.
He wanted to back away, to open his mouth and call for help from the nearby Jiedi, but his body reacted a beat too late.
Because Li Fa made a move!
kill!
Without any warning, Li Fa suddenly appeared beside Xiong Shanjun.
Xiong Shanjun only had time to subconsciously turn his gaze away, but all he saw was a pair of cold eyes and a silver light as fast as lightning.
The silver-headed Jiedi's smile froze on his face, his pupils shrank, and he shouted sharply, "Stop!!!"
He never expected that this deer demon would dare to launch an attack at the last moment, after he had made his stance clear!
But it was too late!
Pfft—!
That's the sound of a sharp blade cutting through skin and severing bones.
Time seemed to resume its flow at that moment.
A huge bear head flew up into the air.
Xiongshanjun, die!
In the blink of an eye, in the snap of a finger, in a moment—no, in the instant of a single thought—life and death are separated.
The scene was deathly silent.
Silver-headed Jiedi was panting heavily. He was shocked by the scene. He never expected that Li Fa would dare to kill Xiong Shanjun in front of him, especially after he had made it clear that he wanted to protect Xiong Shanjun.
This made him feel humiliated, extremely humiliated.
As a guardian deity of Buddhism, his dignity cannot be insulted or trampled upon.
"You...you actually dared...kill him right before my eyes?!" The silver-headed Jiedi's voice was squeezed out through clenched teeth. "Do you still have any regard for the Heavenly Court?! Do you still have any regard for the laws of Buddhism?!"
"The Heavenly Court? Buddhism?" Li Fa said coldly, "I will eliminate the demons they cannot eliminate; I will subdue the monsters they cannot subdue; I will punish the things they cannot punish."
As soon as he finished speaking, the merit chart was unfurled.
[Target of Extermination: Bear Mountain Lord (Bear Demon)]
[Karma Assessment: C (Lower Grade) - 413 lives lost]
Please select a reward:
[Optional Reward 1: A cluster of "Heaven and Earth Creation Technique" mana, cultivated diligently for three Jiazi (60 years)]
[Optional Reward Two: Martial Arts "Black Gold Spear Technique"]
[Optional Reward 3: The Art of Transforming Wind and Clouds]
Li Fa's gaze completely ignored the first two items.
His gaze was fixed intently on the third item:
The art of transforming wind and clouds.
The ability to fly.
Although it can't compare to great supernatural powers like Somersault Cloud, Golden Light Across the Ground, or Five Elements Great Escape, it's still a flying technique, which is certainly faster than running on foot.
Especially now that he has angered the Silver-Headed Jiedi, this supernatural power seems even more important.
Although he possessed great magical power, his forte was martial arts and close combat.
To put it bluntly, he relies on basic attacks to deal damage and doesn't have any special items.
Silver-Headed Jiedi is a legitimate guardian deity. While one may not fear him in a direct confrontation, it's hard to guarantee that he possesses some unique magical treasures or supernatural powers.
These are all variables.
Moreover, this place is Liangjie Mountain, an old Buddhist site; the longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it will be.
Therefore, speed, agility, and the initiative to be swift and elusive are even more needed!
"The Technique of Transforming Wind and Clouds...that's it!" Li Fa focused his mind and made his choice without hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, Li Fa mastered the essentials of transforming into wind, even more so than Xiong Shanjun. He didn't need to use hand seals; he could leave at will.
However, almost the instant Li Fa fully mastered this supernatural power, the Silver-Headed Jiedi's anger had already reached its peak.
"Fine! Fine, you come and eliminate! You come and sweep! You come and punish!" The silver-headed Jiedi laughed in anger, "A mere little demon, yet so arrogant!"
"You have defied the Heavenly Court, blasphemed against the Buddha, and even committed murder in public! Today, I will use this Vajra pestle to send you to the Avici Hell, where you will be condemned to eternal damnation!"