Chapter 2772 Smash the Tranquil Heart, Shatter the Lotus World

Thirty feet was an exceedingly short distance. However, as Yu Fengzi chanted, a lotus bloomed within that short distance between them. At first, it was as small as a fist, but it rapidly transformed into a vast world as its petals unfurled one after another.

Forty-nine magnificent and colorful petals emerged, appearing full and luscious. From above, the lotus resembled a divine wheel.

Lotus births samsara!

The lotus slowly began to rotate as an obscure, mystical power sprung out from its core. Lin Xun immediately sensed danger. However, before he could try to avoid it, he was engulfed by the obscure mystical power, causing the scenery before his eyes to change.

In that very instant, it felt like falling into the cycle of reincarnation. In the darkness, forty-nine tightly shut doors were lined up one after the other.

“Brother Lin, this is the Lotus World. It is formed from the fusion of my cultivation and law power using my talent, the Nine Orifices Zen Heart. There are forty-nine lotus doors within it, and behind every door is a world of reincarnation.”

Yu Fengzi's quiet voice sounded in the darkness, “This is my ultimate trump card. I used the number forty-nine to interpret my cultivation. Through it, I believe that I’ve now far surpassed most of my fellow cultivators of the same realm on the Immortal path.

“However, maybe due to the mysterious workings of fate, it was only when I discovered your existence and your path that I realized different methods can lead to the same result.

“Of the fifty grand daos, only forty-nine are derived from the heavens while one escaped. As the fiftieth disciple of Fangchun Mountain, you are viewed as the lotus long awaited for by the Master of Fangchun Mountain, and are coincidentally also the ‘one’ who escaped.

“On the other hand, I derived the forty-nine grand daos, while making myself the ‘one who escaped’. Don’t you think that’s interesting? That’s why I’ve come to the Origin Sect; I wish to compete paths with you, Brother Lin. After all, if there is indeed a ‘supreme’ among the Immortal paths, then there can only be one.”

Towards the end, a strong, heart-felt determination emanated from Yu Fengzi. Ultimately, the struggle of the dao was the fight for ‘supremacy’!

“Is that so? However, I’m not like you. I've never believed in the ‘one that escaped.’ Since the start of my cultivation journey, my master has never given me any guidance. If I am indeed the disciple he has waited all of time for, I achieved it through my own struggles and it had nothing to do with whether I am the fated ‘one who escaped.’”

Lin Xun bluntly said, “Regardless of whether it's coincidence or fate, you are destined to be different from me, and I'm destined to be different from you. However, your final sentence is right. If there is a supreme immortal path, then there can only be one.”

Yu Fengzi was silent for a moment before he said, “Then let us fight to decide it now.”

Lin Xun laughed and added, “You said you've been cultivating for more than three thousand six hundred years, while I have cultivated for less than two hundred years.”

A wave of silence washed over Yu Fengzi. It was uncertain whether he had been affected by Lin Xun's remark or if he had other thoughts. He was merely silent.

On the other hand, Lin Xun ignored him and pushed open the nearest lotus door. He could already tell that these forty-nine lotus doors were akin to the forty-nine roots of the Tranquil Heart Lotus World. Only by shattering them would he be able to escape.

The scenery before his eyes dazzled as a misty gray world appeared.

“This is Trāyastriṃśa, the desire realm of the six heavens created through my cultivation where eighty million Raksha reside. If you become lost within it, an entire greater cultivation realm will be severed from your cultivation.”

Yu Fengzi's voice sounded again, “The other forty-eight reincarnation worlds also contain their own great secrets. If you are trapped by them, your cultivation will be severed.

“I can tell that you are very confident in your ultimate trump card, but...I’m not in the mood to talk to you at the moment.” said Lin Xun as he launched a punch at the sky.

Boom!

In the misty gray Trāyastriṃśa, Yu Fengzi’s voice abruptly halted amidst the shaking sky and trembling earth. However, countless shining Rakshas soon appeared, densely packed together as they flooded the world like a tsunami.

Even the misty gray sky was illuminated by their combined radiance. Eighty million Raksha! It was a number that would make anyone despair. To make things even more chilling, the Rakshas began to take on the appearances of various men, women, and children.

When Lin Xun looked at them, his eyes couldn’t help but narrow. It was because the Rakshas had turned into very familiar people, including enemies, family, friends, and strangers he had met by chance...

There were prisoners from the mine prison, the children of Feiyun Village, the friends and enemies he met in the Ziyao Empire, Ancient Wasteland Domain, Ancient Nebula Road, Ancient Nebula Underworld, True Dragon World, Celestial Phoenix World, Kunlun Dominion, Great Thousand Battle Domain...

All the people he had met in the various places he had visited over the years were being recreated by the Raksha. Even Zhao Jingxuan, Lu Boya, and Luo Qingxun were present! By this juncture, they had turned into a mighty flood that rushed toward Lin Xun from all directions.

It was a horrifying and dreadful scene.

“What the heart sees is reflected in my heart. When the heart ripples, killing calamity will be born. Such a technique is truly extraordinary.”

Lin Xun expressed his admiration and didn’t hesitate to praise Yu Fengzi. Soon after, he charged with clear and calm eyes.

Boom!

He transformed into an abyss that swept forward with unstoppable momentum. The endless mass of Rakshas along the way were crushed and scattered into colorful Buddha lights. If it were anyone else, seeing countless familiar people from the past rushing at them would likely affect their hearts and make them have other thoughts.

After all, it was easiest to make the heart waver when meeting someone you love, or someone close to you, or someone you hate... The moment the slightest opening appeared, Trāyastriṃśa would transform into the most terrifying hell and strike a fatal blow at the one trapped within it.

Unfortunately, none of this worked on Lin Xun. After realizing Trāyastriṃśa’s principle, he would naturally not be fooled by it. No matter how familiar the face, they were nothing more than lies in his eyes.

Boom!

He moved without pause, scattering countless figures into Buddha light wherever he passed. In a few blinks of the eye, the world began to appear withered and broken. In the end, everything collapsed with a loud rumble before him.

He found himself in the same dark world. However, there were now only forty-eight lotus doors left. Lin Xun muttered to himself, “I hope I won’t be disappointed.”

As he spoke, he was already stepping through the second lotus door. He appeared relaxed, unafraid, and unhindered as if he were merely on a stroll. Moments later, the second lotus door disappeared like bubbles, revealing Lin Xun's figure.

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

He entered the third lotus door without delay. Meanwhile, Yu Fengzi, who had a full view of this, gradually began to show hints of graveness on his originally composed face.

......

In the outside world, a colorful lotus flower bloomed and slowly spun in the arena, sprinkling obscure and mysterious Buddha light. Lin Xun had long disappeared into the lotus core while Yu Fengzi was standing beside the flower.

The watching crowd was bewildered. Most of them couldn’t understand what was happening. In the eyes of those bigwigs, however, this seemingly calm scene was far more treacherous and scary than any of the previous battles! After all, it was a battle between paths!

“That is the Tranquil Heart Lotus World which contains forty-nine worlds of reincarnation capable of severing one’s cultivation...”

On the viewing platform, Buddha Venerable Shiye smiled and explained the Tranquil Heart Lotus World to the people around him. The bigwigs who heard this couldn’t help but gasp, deeply shocked by its power. What an absurd technique!

Someone couldn't help but ask, “Does this mean that Lin Xun’s cultivation realm will likely drop, causing irreparable damage to his cultivation?”

The sentence immediately drew everyone’s attention. Even the nearby bigwigs such as Xuan Feiling and Dugu Yong felt their hearts tighten.

“That’s right.” Shiye nodded while wearing a compassionate expression. “I only hope that Lin Xun will realize his mistake and return to the right path by conceding as soon as possible. Otherwise, his cultivation will likely drop.”

Xuan Feiling’s and others’ expressions sank. On the other hand, the bigwigs who had feuds with Lin Xun had hints of anticipation between their brows as their eyes flickered in thought.

Fu Wenli, Qi Xiaoyun, and others were feeling joyful. If Lin Xun’s cultivation was severed, what Eternal Supremacy Path would there be to talk of? What threat could he possibly pose then?

“Losing cultivation realms?”

“How can such a technique exist in this world?”

“Oh no, Deputy Deacon Lin is in danger!”

When those from the Origin Sect learned about the horror of the Tranquil Heart Lotus World, their expressions changed one after another as their hearts rose in their chests. It was indeed a frightening power.

Murder was prohibited in the arena, but there was no rule about severing one’s cultivation! If Lin Xun’s cultivation realm fell, all of the accomplishments and prestige he had now were destined to be lost as well!

At this thought, numerous gazes looked towards Yu Fengzi in anger. Unexpectedly, however, his expression was gradually turning grave bit by bit.

Bang!

An explosion suddenly sounded from the colorful lotus flower as one of the forty-nine petals shattered.

"This..."

Shiye's eyes narrowed. Almost simultaneously, everyone present also noticed that something was wrong.

Bang!

Before they could begin to figure anything out, another petal exploded, scattering into light particles. Meanwhile, Yu Fengzi's face grew increasingly grave.

Someone murmured, “Could it be that...Lin Xun is trying to escape?”

The sentence caused the faces of many bigwigs on the viewing platform to darken. The anticipation in their hearts was rapidly replaced by an indescribable sense of nervousness. They didn’t want to see him escape!

Those such as Fu Wenli and Qi Xiaoyun naturally felt the same. However, reality would not change just because they wished for it, and the petals of the lotus flower continued to explode.

Each explosion felt like a slap to the face for the bigwigs who hated Lin Xun, making their expressions turn increasingly ugly.

Meanwhile, Yu Fengzi lips were pursed, no longer able to maintain a composed expression. Wrought with uncertainty, he watched the petals wither and burst apart one after another as the hands hidden in his sleeves clenched tightly, causing his veins to bulge.

He tried his best to control the turmoil in his heart. The Tranquil Heart Lotus World was his life’s masterpiece and his most powerful technique. It was also the embodiment of the ultimate path he sought in his Immortal path.

It was a technique that had impressed and amazed many ancient elders in the Zen Sect! Before hearing about Lin Xun's story, Yu Fengzi never had the desire to win, nor did he ever wish to spar with anyone at the same cultivation realm.

It wasn’t because he was arrogant, but simply because he was already standing far above them! At this moment, however, his most prized path which he had utmost confidence in was vaguely showing signs of being defeated.

For Yu Fengzi, this was an incomparably heavy blow! When he saw the once vibrant and colorful lotus flower being reduced to such a sorry state; when he saw its last few petals dim little by little...

Yu Fengzi felt as if he was seeing his path being devastated and losing its light, causing indescribable anger and confusion to surge in his heart.

Why is this happening?

Why?

I derived forty-nine through my cultivation and made myself the escaped one. So why am I no match for that Fangchun Mountain disciple?

Bang!

When the last petal withered and disintegrated, Yu Fengzi couldn't help but cough a mouthful of blood. His face was already deathly pale, while his pupils were filled with frustration and disappointment.

Meanwhile, the now bare lotus core exploded as an imposing, dazzling figure stormed out and appeared in the crowd’s sights. Everyone inwardly shuddered!