txolops Chapter 249 Threatening Zhunti
Chapter 249 Threatening Zhunti
"Your martial uncle is truly despicable and shameless, but do you think that Heaven won't punish you for this?"
Zhunti was well aware that even if he acted discreetly, Heaven would eventually trace his origins back to the source.
However, some people share the burden of karma for themselves.
Therefore, even if karma descends, its weight will not be too heavy, and at least it will not cause him to fall from the realm of a saint.
By sacrificing a small portion of their own resources to completely extinguish the hopes of the three religions, they were undoubtedly making a profitable deal.
"Vice Master Ran Deng, you should think this through. Some things, once done, have no turning back. At that point, you may find yourself unable to live or die."
Faced with Taibai's persuasion, Randeng only gave him a resentful glance, and then without hesitation, he took the two Bodhi seeds in his hand.
In his view, everything was no longer important.
My current predicament is all due to the battle for supremacy between the human and emperor emperors.
If it weren't for Taibai, he would never have been involved in that conflict, and naturally, he wouldn't have ended up like this.
Now, he is looked down upon by younger generations and disregarded by his former peers. He does not want to endure such humiliation for even a day longer.
Today is the only chance.
Thinking of this, Randeng no longer hesitated and raised his hand to swallow the two Bodhi seeds.
However, just as the pill was about to enter his mouth, Taibai suddenly made his move.
With a flick of his sleeve, he made a grasping motion with his five fingers, and a suction force swept directly towards the two Bodhi seeds, attempting to snatch them back.
But these Bodhi seeds are ultimately formed from the very essence of Cundi, and are connected to the origin of the sage.
As long as Zhunti is unwilling, they cannot easily fall into the hands of others.
"Taibai, how dare you!"
Zhunti roared, and with his divine sense, the two Bodhi seeds flashed slightly, breaking free from the suction force and settling steadily in his palm once more.
"Bandeng, quickly swallow these two Bodhi seeds, then take your revenge!"
At this moment, Zhunti was already envisioning the image of Taibai's death and the dissipation of his Dao, and he did not have time to examine the Bodhi seed closely to see if there was anything unusual about it.
Driven by a thirst for revenge, Ran Deng swallowed them without hesitation, then closed his eyes, concentrated, and began to regulate his breathing.
However, the expected surge in cultivation level did not occur.
His realm remained unchanged, and the magical power within his body was completely undisturbed.
These unusual occurrences caused Zhunti's heart to sink suddenly.
He immediately sent a wisp of his divine sense to sweep across the meridians and dantian of Randeng's body.
Upon investigation, they were shocked to discover:
The immense holy power contained in the two Bodhi seeds that Ran Deng had just swallowed had completely dissipated, leaving only two restrictive runes attached to the depths of his primordial spirit.
"Uncle-Master Zhunti, you forgot to tell Randeng that I have also cultivated the Devouring Law. Therefore, in that instant just now, the power in those two Bodhi seeds was accepted by me."
"By the way, the disciple didn't absorb the restriction you placed inside that Bodhi seed; that was what you used to control the lamp, wasn't it?"
Taibai spoke calmly, yet it caused the sage Zhunti to pause in surprise.
Although Zhunti was seriously injured, his saintly aura remained.
At this moment, the pressure unintentionally released due to shock and anger was still like an invisible mountain, pressing down on Taibai's body, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Li Bai knew that the time had come.
If we continue to entangle him and truly drive this saint to the brink of despair, causing him to fight desperately and risk his life to kill us, then it will be a situation where both sides perish.
Even if Heaven punishes Zhunti severely afterward, he will still lose his life, which is by no means a wise move.
"Uncle-Master Zhunti, why bother with this? To be honest, we are fellow disciples, and I respectfully address you as Uncle-Master."
Why don't you be magnanimous and let this matter pass for now?
If my uncle still feels uneasy, I am willing to compromise. Let this item serve as proof, and we shall make a hundred-year pact, during which time we shall not disturb each other. What do you think?
As he spoke, two orbs of light appeared in Taibai's palm.
He secretly channeled his magic power, stimulating a trace of the original aura of the two treasures, making their fluctuations appear to coincide with the presence of a sage.
His intention was to make Zhunti believe that Taiqing and Yuanshi had already left the power of saints in these two treasures, which could descend from afar at any time.
Upon witnessing this scene, Zhunti's pupils constricted slightly.
The aura of the Taiji diagram and the Pangu Banner was undeniable, especially given his current state of serious injury and inner conflict, which added to their intimidating presence.
He had to suppress his surging anger and murderous intent.
Now is definitely not the time to completely break ties with Taibai.
The heavy burden of the revival of Western Christianity still rests on his and his guide's shoulders.
If I were to perish here today because of a moment of anger, all my grand ambitions and the great cause of revival would come to naught.
Considering the overall situation of the Western Religion, Zhunti finally managed to suppress the surging anger in his chest little by little.
He glanced coldly at Taibai, the chill in his gaze almost freezing time and space, but ultimately made no further move.
The heavy atmosphere around them seemed to ease slightly, but the pervasive holy aura and killing intent still lingered like dark clouds, not completely dissipating.
Zhunti's voice slowly descended, carrying the unique tolerance and authority of an elder:
"As an elder, I will not hold it against you. Since you are willing to back down, leave now. This matter is none of your concern."
Upon hearing this, Li Bai couldn't help but chuckle.
"Uncle-Master, as I just said, Lingya Immortal and Jinguang Immortal must never be turned into mounts."
Please, Uncle Master, restore them to their original forms. This is the maximum I can concede.
Zhunti paused for a moment, then spoke again:
"Very well. Since that's the case, you must not interfere with Cihang and Puxian's affairs."
Even if the two of them wish to join my Western Religion in the future, you must not harm them. How about it?
The biggest obstacle for Zhunti to help people now is Taibai.
As long as Taibai agrees not to intervene, everything will go much more smoothly.
To everyone's surprise, Taibai burst into laughter after hearing Zhunti's words.
"Uncle-Master, you misunderstand. This is absolutely impossible. Anyone who betrays the Three Teachings will have their soul and body destroyed, and their cultivation dissipated."
"I will pretend that today's events never happened and will never mention them to anyone. This is my final concession."
Puxian and Cihang, who had initially felt hopeful because of Zhunti's words, felt a chill run down their spines upon hearing Taibai's words.
"Absolutely impossible! This is the result of years of planning by my Western Religion, and I will not back down again."
"Uncle-Master, you are a sage, how could you not stop your disciple?"
If you won't even grant this small promise, then I will have no choice but to fight to the death. I urge you, Uncle-Master, to think this through.
Before he finished speaking, Taibai's magical power surged forth, pouring entirely into the Taiji Diagram and the Pangu Banner.
Zhunti's face was pale, and the wounds on his body had not yet healed.
He looked up, closed his eyes, sighed deeply, and finally nodded helplessly.
Although they are saints, and although it is said that saints under the Heavenly Way are immortal, no saint has ever truly perished.
He dared not gamble, and was even less willing to gamble.
Moreover, if Taibai truly still possesses the power of the two sages, Taiqing and Yuxu, he might very well have his Dao foundation crumbled and be doomed in today's battle.