Chapter 295: The Secret Blessing of the Six Jia, the Divine Machine Techniques, the Great Vajra Hand!

Master Puxing walked over and asked, “What’s going on?”

“I discovered that someone in Jinguang Temple had been possessed by an evil demon, so I tracked it here to investigate. I didn’t expect that taking action would alarm everyone,” Li Yanchu said.

Master Puxing nodded slightly. “Daoist Master Li, please follow me.”

As the host of Jinguang Temple, he naturally needed to inquire in detail. Besides, that intense surge of evil energy just now had been felt by everyone. No one would blame Li Yanchu for it.

Li Yanchu did not conceal anything and recounted the entire sequence of events. This included the speculation that the demonic entity had probably escaped from the Blissful Land of Jinting Mountain.

After hearing the account, the two elder monks’ expressions grew grave.

The burly elder monk snorted coldly, “Chaos truly abounds; humans and demons coexist.”

There was a killing intent in his voice, and he sounded extremely imposing as if at the slightest provocation he could smash a dog’s head with a single punch.

The presence of a demon within Jinguang Temple caused a stir among the guests. No one had expected that after traveling and slaying demons along the way to escort the relics to Jinguang Temple, someone would end up dead here and possessed by a demon! The thought was terrifying when considered carefully.

It was meant to be just a minor incident: remnants of the Thousand Illusions Sect had infiltrated, yet Master Jingchen hadn’t even been caught, and the demon on He Yu’s body had already been exposed, causing a sensation.

However... This incident actually reassured Master Jingchen; he did not make any move, and he believed he was in control.

But... When he saw the two elder monks in the meditation room, he still couldn’t help but furrow his brows slightly.

“Amitābha! Greetings, two Junior Uncles!” Master Jingchen cupped his hands together in respect.

Meanwhile, Master Puxing’s gaze was sharp, like a knife piercing straight into Jingchen’s face, making him feel a twinge of unease.

The burly, Vajra-like elder monk, Master Puhai, spoke in a deep voice. “He has already been possessed by a demon. Just kill him outright!”

Bang!

Just then, Puhai’s fist slammed down, shattering the air itself. A tremendous pressure slammed toward Jingchen!

Startled, he leapt backward with all his might.

“Junior Uncle Puhai, why do you say I’ve been possessed by a demon?!”

Golden light shimmered around the elder monk’s body as his muscles bulged. He didn’t answer, and another fist came crashing down. He was half a head taller than Master Jingchen, with a physique like a celestial deity. This punch was truly earth-shattering!

At this time, Jingchen felt as if his very breath had stopped. His body twisted unnaturally, as though ripples of water had appeared around him.

The next moment... Master Puhai’s fist struck nothing but air.

Bang!

A heavy table was smashed to pieces by the sheer force of the fist, infused with Buddhist power.

“You call that your Buddhist movement technique, yet you still claim you’re not possessed! Audacious demon! You dare harm a disciple of our Buddhist order? Today, I will deliver you to the afterlife!”

Master Puhai suddenly opened his massive hand and struck toward Master Jingchen.

Boom!

A golden palm imprint appeared directly in the meditation room, radiating immense Buddhist power.

“Damn it!”

The old bastard can’t tell right from wrong! I’m from the Thousand Illusions Sect, not possessed by some demon!

Master Jingchen felt a surge of indignation.

That elder monk came straight for the kill. Had he used any illusions, he wouldn’t have stood a chance.. So he was forced to use his sect’s own techniques.

He formed hand seals, and instantly three illusions of himself appeared, rushing off in three different directions. Master Puhai’s Vajra Hand grasped at nothing, and he frowned in frustration.

“Lay down your butcher’s knife; turn back while you still can[1]!”

Master Puxing cupped his hands together. He could not see through the Thousand Illusions Sect’s illusions, but he had his own methods to subdue demons!

All three of Master Jingchen’s illusory forms simultaneously halted and turned to face him. If Li Yanchu were present, he would surely sigh in admiration. This was truly a “turn back while you still can.”

Master Puhai unleashed three consecutive palm strikes, shattering all three illusions. Buddhist Vajra Hand!

Bang!

A heavy, dull sound rang out as Master Jingchen was struck and sent flying, crashing through the door and tumbling outward.

“That bald bastard hits viciously!”

A milky-white bead in the palm of Master Jingchen’s hand had shattered. It had been a protective talisman, shielding him from Master Puhai’s Great Vajra Hand.

Who the hell betrayed me?!

Master Jingchen activated his ultimate agility, darting outward with lightning speed. However... The scene before him suddenly shifted, and he was still inside the meditation room. It was an illusion!

Master Jingchen cursed under his breath. He raised both index fingers and rapidly formed hand seals.

“Lin[2]!”

He uttered the command sharply, and the surrounding scene returned to normal.

This was the Nine-Character Mantra, also called the Six Jia Secret Blessing!

Its full incantation was,

“Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Qian, Xing.”

“The nine characters should always be secretly chanted; nothing cannot be warded off, the Dao need not be complicated, this is their purpose.”

Master Jingchen’s invocation of the “Lin” character imbued him with an immovable and unshakable will, perfect for dispelling the illusion before him.

“Duanmu Xuan, I have no qualms with you, so why plot to harm me?!” Master Jingchen shouted angrily.

Being a master of illusions himself, he immediately recognized the origin of the technique; it was clearly a creation of the Duanmu family, a divine and unpredictable secret art.

Just then, a languid, charmingly beautiful woman appeared. “Don’t shout so loud, you’re scaring me. Today, you’re not leaving.”

Master Jingchen’s anger flared. “Wretch!”

Hearing this, Duanmu Xuan sneered coldly and pointed her finger. Then, Master Jingchen’s pupils contracted sharply; he saw nothing, yet instinctively sensed a looming danger.

“Qian!”

He formed a circular hand seal with the thumb and index finger of both hands. Instantly, his entire body slid sideways, evading the threat.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished from the spot.

Boom!

A massive tree, thick enough to be embraced by two arms, was cleaved in half at the trunk. It fell silently until it hit the ground with a dull, heavy

thud

.

At this time, Master Jingchen’s face changed drastically. If he hadn’t reacted in time, he would have been the one cut in half.

Divine Mechanism Secret Art!

Red Luan Saber[3]!

Master Jingchen was now deep in peril. With his identity exposed, he faced one formidable opponent after another. A single misstep spelled death for him.

Bang!

Master Puhai’s fist shot out, accompanied by a shattering, gold-cracking roar through the air.

Just then, Master Jingchen pulled a pill from his robes and tossed it into his mouth. Immediately, his eyes turned blood-red, and complex black markings spread across his face and neck.

Bang!

A surge of overwhelming power erupted within him, colliding head-on with Master Puhai’s punch.

Thud, thud, thud!

Master Puhai staggered back a step.

Thud!

Meanwhile, Master Jingchen only stepped back once, then lunged forward with renewed ferocity.

Berserker Blood Pill! It was a treasured pill of the demonic sect. Paired with special runes, it could trigger a unique, heightened state.

Blood Fury!

At this moment, Master Jingchen was prepared to fight with all his might.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

He clashed fiercely with Master Puhai.

Golden Light! Blood Fury!

The battle raged without end, and layer upon layer of energy waves spread outward.

“Sure enough, a remnant of the Thousand Illusions Sect... even using such a forbidden Blood Fury technique,” Master Puhai sneered.

Master Jingchen furrowed his brows. “You know my origins?!”

Master Puhai drew a deep breath and unleashed the Buddhist Vajra Hand, striking directly at Master Jingchen. At this moment, Jingchen’s qi and blood surged, surrounding him with a rolling heat. Killing intent blazed from his eyes!

1. The Chinese phrase “放下屠刀，回头是岸” literally means “Lay down the butcher’s knife, and turn back to reach the shore.” It is a common Buddhist proverb conveying the idea that one can always turn away from wrongdoing or sin and find salvation; it’s never too late to repent and correct one’s path. ☜

2. “临!” is the first character of the Nine-Character Mantra (九字真言), also known as the Six Jia Secret Blessing (六甲秘祝). Here, 临 is not used in its usual sense of “to face” or “to arrive,” but as a mystical syllable of power. When uttered, it activates a protective or dispelling effect, allowing the practitioner to resist illusions, ward off evil, or stabilize their mind and body. In the passage, Monk Jingchen shouts “临!” to break the illusion in front of him. It is part of the full incantation 临、兵、斗、者、皆、阵、列、前、行 with each character carrying its own ritual significance and protective function. ☜

3. Luan Saber (鸾刀, pinyin: luán dāo) refers to a type of knife with a ring fitted with small bells. In ancient times, it was mainly used for slaughtering livestock during sacrificial rituals. ☜