Chapter 1344, The Golden Lotus of Merit

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

Just then, as though struck by a sudden thought, a soft, enchanting voice echoed faintly within the cracks of space, “Tell me… do you think there is a possibility that we could cooperate with the Void Clan?”

 

Just as these words fell, silence descended. One after another, Tier-6 Heavenly Demons’s eyes flickered, as though lost in deep thought.

 

However, the next moment, one of them shook his head, stepped forward, and spoke bluntly, “The Void Clan… they are far too dangerous. I fear that getting too close to them will only bring ruin upon ourselves.”

 

“That’s true…” With that reply, the assembly lapsed back into silence.

 

The further one walked along the path of cultivation, the more one understood the dreadful horror of the Void Clan.

 

If their Heavenly Demon Clan thrived on the spiritual essence of the Myriad Races. Their desires, fears, and obsessions buried deep within Souls. However, the Void Clan was far more terrifying. They consumed anything and everything, including flesh and blood, as nourishment for their growth.

 

In fact, it could not be ruled out that they were secretly coveting the Heavenly Demon Clan itself.

 

“What a truly unsettling race…” With a soft sigh, the owner of that enchanting voice cast a distant glance toward the direction in which Yu Zi Yu had departed.

 

[Such a terrifying existence…can he possibly harbour any Heart Demons? And if he did…can I become his only Heart Demon?]

 

Lost in heavy thoughts, this Heavenly Demon, who had only just stepped into Tier-6, slowly dissipated into tendrils of black smoke, vanishing into the world.

 

…

 

The Buddha Realm faced a massive invasion by the Void Clan.

 

Nearly one-fifth of the Buddha Realm was devastated, countless powerhouses fell in the battle, and many more were gravely wounded.

 

This news shook the entire universe.

 

Not to mention the Minor Forces, even mighty Forces such as the Dragons, the Phoenixes, and the Gods themselves sank into a long, suffocating silence…

 

“Even the Buddhists could not withstand them?” Amid a voice heavy with gloom, the Dream Dragon of the Dragon Clan, an elegant Crimson Dragon, gazed quietly toward the starry void.

 

“If even the Buddhists suffered such casualties, how terrifying must this calamity be. And more importantly… the Void Clan had retreated safely, leaving only ruin and desolation in their wake. It seems… we must prepare against the Void Clan sooner than we thought…” Murmuring to herself, the Dream Dragon began summoning the Elders of her Clan.

 

…

 

At the same time, the Phoenixes and the Gods, who had also received news from the Buddha Realm, became equally wary.

 

The devastation of the Buddha Realm was not good news for anybody.

 

Though many received the news with a trace of schadenfreude, a more pervasive sense of unease began to take hold of their hearts.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, within the Demon Court…

 

“The Buddhists… have suffered a devastating attack…” At these words, silence fell among the gathered figures.

 

And in the eyes of a few, a faint trace of amusement flickered.

 

Those who knew fragments of the truth were not surprised in the least.

 

Just then, as if remembering something, Nine Tails chuckled softly, “If my guess is correct, the Buddhists will soon come begging our Master to take action again.”

 

“Most likely. After all, only our Master can suppress that Void Sovereign…” voicing her agreement, Princess Ling Er also had a knowing smile on her lips.

 

…

 

As for the discussions rippling across all these Forces, Yu Zi Yu himself knew nothing of them.

 

Even if he did, with his temperament, he would not care.

 

Everything had already been within his expectations.

 

And now… what mattered most was dealing with the matter right before him.

 

“How have your harvests been?” In the depths of the Void, seated high upon his throne, Yu Zi Yu cast his gaze upon one figure after another.

 

The Six Original Sins… the commanders of various legions.

 

However, compared to before, most of them were injured.

 

The most tragic of all was none other than the Third Void King, who bore the title of Envy. His arm was severed, his wing was ripped, even his essence, spirit, and vigor had waned considerably.

 

Still, it was fortunate.

 

As a Tier-6 Void Emperor, as long as his life was not in danger, such injuries were but a matter of time before they healed.

 

Thus, Yu Zi Yu did not dwell on it.

 

“Reporting to Boss…” With a faint laugh, Avril stepped forward and declared directly, “This time, our gains are truly astonishing…”

 

As she spoke, Avril sighed with emotions. “As expected… in the greatest dangers, lie the greatest opportunities.”

 

“Oh?” With a sound of mild surprise, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes lit with anticipation as he looked upon Avril.

 

And in the next moment, catching Yu Zi Yu’s expectant gaze, Avril lifted her right hand.

 

*Boooooom…* With a sonorous roar, a dazzling golden brilliance erupted forth.

 

“This is…?” Astonished, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes couldn’t help but narrow.

 

A moment later, three golden lotuses entered his sight.

 

Radiating an extraordinary, otherworldly aura, they bloomed within the void.

 

Blooming, withering, spinning in quiet majesty…

 

For an instant, they seemed to become the sole existence between Heaven and Earth.

 

But what was most striking was the aura they exuded. It was an unmistakable Buddhist Intent that stirred reverence in the depths of every heart.

 

“These are the Golden Lotuses of Merit… treasures birthed within the Buddhist Sect’s Pool of Merit. Though they are not the legendary 12-Petaled Golden Lotuses, these three 7-Petaled Golden Lotuses are nonetheless true treasures in this era…”

 

As she introduced the treasures, a faint smile tugged at the corner of Avril’s lips.

 

Such precious Buddhist Relics were indeed hard to come by.

 

Even for her, it had taken no small effort. She had waited until the Buddhist powerhouses were wholly focused upon the Boss, before she infiltrated the Pool of Merit and stole away these three 7-Petaled Golden Lotuses.

 

“7-Petaled Golden Lotuses of Merit…” murmuring, Yu Zi Yu focused his gaze.

 

And then, in the very next instant, a torrent of knowledge surged into his mind.

 

7-Petaled Golden Lotuses of Merit: A true supreme treasure, transformed from the seeds of the legendary 12-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, famed for its peerless defense. Though 7-Petaled, it possesses terrifying potential. If nourished by vast amounts of merit and raised to the Ninth-Order… its defense alone could rival that of an ordinary Extreme Dao Imperial Artifact.