Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 274: 157, Great Luo Buddha's Hand

The restored potency of the Blood Demon in the Senluo Domain was overwhelming, and it was certain that the six masters could no longer hold off the onslaught. The fall of Tongling was inevitable. At this moment, Ding Buhai's instigations to make them betray the Holy Church seemed logical. Either to avoid blame from the Holy Church or to save their own lives, both men should have accepted his proposal. However, their current actions surrounding Ding Buhai clearly indicated otherwise.

Not only did they not betray the Church, but they also joined forces to deal with Ding Buhai. The comment made just now clearly had the intention of probing the forces behind Ding Buhai, though not strongly.

However, Ding Buhai, as if unable to perceive their firmness, gradually showed a hint of compassion on his face, and his blood robe began to glint with golden light, becoming increasingly conspicuous against the dark night sky. Suddenly, he brought his hands together in prayer, and a sense of Zen slowly arose.

"You and I are originally from the same family, why talk about the clear path? During these tumultuous times of demons, if you could realize the error of your ways, the World-Honored One would surely bestow blessings upon you. What do you think?"

Upon seeing Ding Buhai's gesture of pressing palms together, the men furrowed their brows slightly. After sensing the Zen emanating from his body, and once they confirmed their suspicions, a look of disdain immediately appeared on their faces.

Ding Dian sneered twice, "I wondered how the Head of Ding Sect dared to betray the Church, turns out he has joined those old baldies in Ji, no wonder he's so confident..."

Fan Longhe, observing the Zen around Ding Buhai, did not speak out to mock, but his expression hardened slightly, and after a moment of reflection, he too sneered.

"Not just seeking refuge at Leiyin Temple, he has been a Buddhist all along. Had never thought Leiyin Temple had such a hidden move in my Tongling, truly scheming!"

"It also fits those old baldies' style, lacking in strength but excelling in plotting these sinister schemes."

The two mocked Ding Buhai back and forth, as if he hadn't heard anything, merely chuckling lightly. However, the murderous intent in his eyes was rapidly intensifying.

"Haha, you people of the Brahman Sect speak of betrayal, aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"

The enmity within the Brahman Zen Sect was obviously clear to Ding Dian, but such matters were always a case of one's word against another's, with no one admitting their own fault.

"That's true, my Brahman Sect is regarded as having betrayed, yet turned into a Holy Land, while Leiyin Temple prides itself as the orthodox Buddhist sect, yet to this day, it remains merely an influential force. Right, now in Ji, being suppressed by Qinjian Villa very miserably, are you unable to hold on and starting to covet my Yongzhou?"

Clearly, Ding Dian knew how to provoke Ding Buhai; his retort not only exposed the decline of Leiyin Temple today but also mocked the suppression by Qinjian Villa.

The internal strife within the Chan Sect and Brahman Sect years ago was due to the Chan Sect inviting external assistance, leading to the defection of all the Brahman masters. That external help was Zhao Yulong, the founder of Qinjian Villa.

Over a thousand years have passed, and times have changed. The relationship between the two parties has also evolved. Qinjian Villa, as one of the top ten Holy Lands of the World, rightfully should be the supreme ruler of Ji. However, Ji also houses Leiyin Temple, a stalwart with a deep heritage known as the Quasi-Holy Land. As the saying goes, "two tigers cannot share one mountain," the relationship between the two could well be imagined.

Over the years, Qinjian Villa's suppression of Leiyin Temple has been relentless, from banning Chan Sect preaching, imposing heavy taxes on temples, and suppressing all Chan Sect temples in Ji territory except for those on the Xiling Path. Various tricky tactics were inexhaustible.

It was nearly at the point of directly telling Leiyin Temple to get out of Ji!

This embarrassing situation was ultimately self-inflicted by the Chan Sect, who had decided to align with Zhao Yulong to drive out the Brahman Sect back then, and now they were reaping the consequences.

This matter was indeed a scandal for Leiyin Temple. While known to the world, it was mostly discussed in private, rarely someone mocked face-to-face. Yet, at this moment, Ding Dian spoke unabashedly.

The loyal Ding Buhai's complexion changed instantly, his compassion still present, yet a bizarre hint of blood flashed through his pupils, and his hands trembled slightly before him.

Clearly, his heart was not at peace!

"The sea of suffering is boundless, yet turning back is the shore. The poor monk sees that both of you are also from my Buddhist Sect and has the intent to console. Do you really intend to persist in your delusion?"

Answering Ding Buhai was Ding Dian, but he did not use his voice.

His vital energy coursed through the twelve primary channels within him, gathering between his clasped hands as he leaped towards Ding Buhai. His hands had already turned into two black swords, tearing through the night sky and creating a shrill sound as they cut through the air.

"What are you worth, Ding Buhai, to act so arrogantly before me? Do you really think you are one of those old baldies from Leiyin Temple? Die!"

Divine Illumination Gang Qi...

Ding Dian, nicknamed Divine Illumination Law King, was famous for his mastery of Divine Illumination Gang Qi, a revered force in Tongling, and acknowledged as the top expert in the region. Not only was he ranked 432 on The Righteous Path's Major Demon Extermination List, but he was also listed on the Great Jin's Demon List, ranking at 196. His reputation alone spoke volumes of his formidable strength.

And Ding Buhai, merely a third-realm Yuan Qi grandmaster and ranked only 72nd on The Righteous Path's Minor Demon Extermination List, was significantly behind both in cultivation and renown.

Hence, the moment he decided to stand with Fan Longhe against Ding Buhai, in Ding Dian's eyes, he was already a dead man...

He didn't even use his strongest technique, but only the Divine Illumination Ground Gang Qi.

Two black Sword Qi flashed across the sky, and in an instant, positioned themselves above Ding Buhai's head like judgmental swords from above, swiftly falling down. His gaze sharpened, his hands slicing through the air with the sharp edges of the swords, tracing along Ding Buhai's neck!