Chapter 671 - 670: Lin Heng: Take a Look—Are These Your Eyes? [Part 1]
Chapter 671 - 670: Lin Heng: Take a Look—Are These Your Eyes? [Part 1]
The Saint-level pressure that had persisted for many days finally subsided.
The creatures of Qingqiu couldn’t help but breathe heavily.
It was too oppressive.
These days, the whole Qingqiu World was overwhelmingly oppressive.
Since Bosatsu’s Sublime Light, countless creatures had been in a state of panic.
Later, when four Saint-level powers battled directly outside the Highland, it almost drove the beings of Qingqiu to despair.
Even after the Candle Dragon took those four into the Supreme Celestial Abyss.
The aura that leaked from inside still suffocated the creatures of Qingqiu.
It wasn’t until that Highland finally calmed down that all beings were truly able to relax.
"So, is it over?"
The beings across the great Highlands watched the Supreme Celestial Abyss with complex expressions in their eyes.
"Four went in, three fled out."
"It seems that ultimately, that Lord of Daoism bore the Candle Dragon’s wrath."
In the Endless Fire Realm, the Demon Master Kunpeng’s tone was rather emotional.
East Emperor Taiyi said indifferently, "The conflict he initiated should logically end with him."
"However, what blessing did that Candle Dragon receive?"
"Why did it suddenly become so powerful?"
East Emperor Taiyi remained puzzled.
He didn’t know what transpired in the Abyss, only that after the four were forcibly dragged in, Zhunti, Jieyin, and Emperor Haotian all escaped with severe injuries.
This worried him, leaving him incredulous.
The Demon Master Kunpeng simply laughed, "There are too many mysteries in Qingqiu, we’ll come to understand it slowly over time."
"Perhaps what we should consider now is whether to claim Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland?"
As soon as Kunpeng finished speaking, East Emperor Taiyi shook his head bluntly.
"Forget it, we should compensate those who suffered great losses in this battle."
"After all, these people now have nothing to lose. Fighting over benefits at this time is asking for trouble."
The Demon Master Kunpeng was taken aback, then nodded and smiled, "Indeed..."
Undeniably.
This prolonged farce ended in failure for all four individuals.
No need to speak of the Lord of Daoism, he was the most unfortunate, being the only one of the four who couldn’t escape the Supreme Celestial Abyss.
And Zhunti Jieyin, who were close to regaining their full strength, only needed a millennium or so, but were forced out early, losing the chance to fully recover, leaving Qingqiu injured.
Lastly, Emperor Haotian also, because of his premature emergence, lost the ability to reach perfection.
So on close examination.
All four of them paid heavy prices.
And Emperor Haotian, everyone knew, coveted Bosatsu’s Sublime Light.
Now, with the other three dead or gone, Bosatsu’s Sublime Light became unclaimed territory.
How could Emperor Haotian tolerate others occupying it?
"So, you must wait until you fully emerge to think about targeting other Highlands..." The Demon Master Kunpeng said regretfully.
...
Likewise, beings in other Highlands echoed Kunpeng’s sentiments.
Many coveted Bosatsu’s Sublime Light.
But as East Emperor Taiyi pointed out, seizing that Highland now is like rubbing salt in someone’s wounds, inviting conflict.
So.
Everyone chose to watch silently, not truly claiming that Highland.
Thus, Sha Wujing smoothly settled into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
...
Holy Race Highland.
"Is it all over?"
"To end in such a manner was unexpected..."
At that time, all Fox Race members gathered at the peak of the Highland.
Their rituals had ceased.
They stared towards the Supreme Celestial Abyss, watching the calmed atmosphere of battle, with joy on their faces, but also a touch of reflection.
"So, the ancestral records were true, and the Candle Dragon’s duty was to protect Qingqiu..."
"It’s truly incredible."
"This disaster was ultimately halted by the mad ’Great Dragon Slayer Demon’..."
The Fox Race sighed with emotion.
Su Daji, however, felt conflicted.
"Four went in, three came out."
"That one didn’t fall at Bosatsu’s Sublime Light, but was left in the Supreme Celestial Abyss..."
"Such a powerful newcomer, what a pity indeed..."
She sighed and shook her head.
The prolonged battle made her witness the terrifying prowess of that Daoist Celestial Venerable, who as a newcomer walked the path of his predecessors.
Such talent elicited Su Daji’s envy and admiration, yet also a sense of pity.
However, Bao Si remained exceedingly calm.
"There’s nothing to pity; Qingqiu has never lacked the strongest."
"Perhaps he is the most dazzling presence externally!
"But in Qingqiu Highland, those awaiting resurrection were all extraordinary through the ages."
"It’s just that he was overconfident."
"Every bird that fails to realize there are higher mountains will eventually crash into a greater mountain; it’s a destined fate of their nature, no one else is to blame."
Bao Si’s words left Su Daji silent; after a moment, she couldn’t help but murmur, "But if one doesn’t have near-arrogant confidence, how can one muster the courage to fly over towering mountains?"
She fell into deep thought, and although the comment seemed to reply to Bao Si, it was actually a question directed at herself.
Bao Si was also startled; Su Daji’s words struck her like lightning, making her question herself as she pondered deeply.
...
The Supreme Celestial Abyss truly became quiet.
All signs of battle within had disappeared.
It seemed as if everything had concluded.
This left the people in the Little World struggling to accept it.
"Has he... really been devoured by the Candle Dragon?" Black Rakshasa asked the group, seeking answers.
"This..." The Red-bottomed Macaque’s expression was complex, showing uncertainty.
Instead, the Six-Eared Macaque said, "I don’t think so. That guy managed to revive completely after being defeated by the East Buddha and Venerable Emperor Chong’en, so how could he fall so easily now? I believe he’ll make his way out sooner or later."
Black Rakshasa looked unexpectedly at Six Ears, not expecting him, of all four, to have the most faith in Lin Heng’s reappearance.
"How about we take a look inside?" Black Rakshasa tentatively inquired.
The words had barely left his mouth when he was met with the disapproving stares of the Red-bottomed Macaque and the Six-Eared Macaque.
"Are you yearning to meet your Rakshasa ancestors?"
"That’s the domain of the Candle Dragon, a being on par with the Saints. Better not approach so recklessly; even hidden in this Little World, we’d surely be discovered if we intruded."
The Red-bottomed Macaque said, "Listen to me; just wait outside. As long as the Celestial Venerable is alive, he’ll find a way out."
Black Rakshasa responded, "But who knows how long that will take?"
"I still have a mission; I can’t just keep waiting with you all..."
He also had to venture to the Great Dark Asura Highland, but Su Daji mentioned that Rakshasas entering that Highland never returned.
If he went directly.
And Lin Heng couldn’t make it out.
The Red-bottomed Macaque and the others might not be able to return to the Upper Realm...
"Ten days."
The usually silent Nezha suddenly spoke, calmly watching the Highland say, "If he doesn’t come out in ten days, I’ll go in to check. If I don’t return, you should leave."
Everyone was startled, exchanging glances.
...
...
And at that time, inside the Abyss, the battle had indeed ceased.
But it hadn’t stopped because Lin Heng had perished.
Lin Heng was still very much alive.
At this moment, a pair of distinctly black and white dragon eyes floated before him.
"Take a look; are these your eyes?" Lin Heng asked.
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