Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

The Heavenly Dao is like a colossal iceberg-like beast.

A Second Grade Cultivator is merely an ephemeral creature parasitizing within this beast, only by making an Immortal Oath and Grand Wish can they momentarily draw the beast's attention and become a slightly larger ephemeral creature.

Under these circumstances, most cultivators who entrust their Fruit Position or Dao Fruit inside can be considered fortunate if they can perceive their surroundings clearly, let alone glimpse the full view of the Heavenly Dao.

But there are two exceptions.

One is the Yuqing Sect Master, and the other is the Present Buddha Master.

These two giants have already transcended, no longer like ephemeral creatures, they are qualified to become the eyes and ears of the giant beast that is the Heavenly Dao, so they can see far more.

At this moment, within the Buddha Light cast by the Present Buddha, everyone finally noticed something amiss.

"Some are missing…"

A cultivator's blood chilled, and fear began to spread from the deepest part of his heart.

No matter what origin or background a spirit arises from, their lifelong arduous cultivation is almost always aimed at ultimately joining the Heavenly Dao and becoming an undying and undying being of freedom.

But now, someone suddenly told them that even this safest place has seen a change, undoubtedly a heavy blow to the hearts of everyone.

Even Master Xuanwei's face showed a momentary stutter, his pupils gradually constricted.

Many Fruit Positions were missing from the Heavenly Dao, and the Present Buddha Master mentioned Shen Yi, could there be any connection between the two?

"..."

Emperor Dongji slowly withdrew his smile, even his body sitting slightly straighter.

Despite his noble status as Emperor, he too relied on the Heavenly Dao's protection.

When matters became pertinent to himself, a fierce light involuntarily flickered in his eyes.

"Not sure if everyone has noticed, those who have disappeared from the Heavenly Dao were almost all Great Freedom Bodhisattvas of my Bodhi Sect… with just one exception."

Under the horrified gazes of everyone, the resonant voice of the Present Buddha echoed among the sea of clouds: "Yes, it was indeed your sect's Jade Void Universe True Monarch."

"And more coincidentally, among the fallen disciples in the doctrinal debate, the rest are reconstructing their Dharma Bodies, only those who died by his hand have vanished so inexplicably."

As the Present Buddha finished speaking, the faces of the disciples from both sects suddenly turned pale.

Chi Yunzi stood frozen in place, he originally thought this was the Bodhi Sect using the matter of Lady Houtu to thwart Shen Yi, to vent the anger the monks had accumulated in the East Continent.

He never imagined the situation would become so complex.

Chi Yunzi instinctively stepped forward, his voice hoarse as he spoke: "But Shen Yi's Dao Fruit is also not within the Heavenly Dao, perhaps he too met with an accident, why does the Buddha immediately conclude it was his responsibility?"

In the sea of clouds where seventeen giants gathered, an inexperienced Golden Immortal interjecting recklessly was undeniably disrespectful to the True Buddha Emperors.

"..."

Master Xuanwei's lips bore a hint of bitterness.

Clearly, Junior Brother Chi Yun is now truly treating Shen Yi as his disciple, regardless if it ruins his future, yet… yet Shen Yi's Dao Fruit didn't just disappear now!

As early as in the North Continent, Master Xuanwei already sensed the change happening within the Heavenly Dao, yet back then he hadn't met Shen Yi, and later the two sects clashed, leaving him little time to delve deeper, he could only temporarily attribute it to the mysterious nature of the Jade Void Universe Dao Fruit.

But now, faced with such apparent evidence, even he began to wonder whether this matter truly involved Shen Yi.

It is indeed too coincidental.

The Sanqing Sect Leader calmly watched the light screen; the Qing Guang gradually faded from their bodies, consecutively revealing their true selves, yet they did not interrupt Further Buddha's words.

Evidently, the severity of the matter was enough to affect the very foundation of both sects, not allowing for any deceit.

Luckily, Further Buddha didn't intend to blame Chi Yunzi, instead patiently explaining: "The old monk does not mean to blame anyone, but under the current circumstances, a meeting must be held to ascertain the facts."

Saying this, he indeed turned his head to gaze at the distant other Lotus Platform with the Great Sun: "Future, do you have anything to say?"

"..."

On the Lotus Platform, the Future Buddha sat with crossed legs.

Since everyone mentioned Shen Yi, waves had already stirred in his heart.

He had thought that young man could be a variable in the calamity, but never expected that the variable could escalate the matter to such an outrageous level.

Amidst the shock, the Future Buddha also felt a bit of a headache.

Earlier, he didn't mind taking the blame on the young man's behalf, allowing those old bald ones to believe this person was arranged by him, thereby easing their vigilance.

But now… with Fruit Positions disappearing mysteriously within the Heavenly Dao, even he felt a slight unease; continuing to take such blame could undoubtedly cause him to become the common enemy of both sects.

After all, any cultivator who has tasted the essence of immortality would absolutely not tolerate anyone being able to disrupt it all.

"I… I'm not aware of much."

The Future Buddha tugged at his mouth, while using his body to shield the Golden Cicada behind him, avoiding the exposure by this group of elders.

Aside from his seemingly carefree demeanor, his heart suddenly hardened.

Despite not being able to associate further with that young man, he could not aid this group of nose monks and bald ones; a variable capable of influencing a great calamity must indeed be strange and beyond cognition, without these few brushes, how could it stir such a land!

"You all know, I am by nature fond of quietude, have long ceased to meddle in affairs."

The Future Buddha waved his hand, then shut his mouth, feigning a clueless expression.

"..."

The Present Buddha cast a deep glance at him before retracting his gaze.

He did not believe Future's words, but also understood that the latter lacked such capability.