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With a sigh, Pu Hong looked at Pu Zhi, who was almost half the size of him.
Behind him, Gui Li's mind was sometimes turbulent, and sometimes completely blank.
Slowly, Gui Li's heart surged with turmoil, and the malevolent aura of the Soul-Seizing Staff began to permeate the air.
"Amitabha Buddha, young benefactor, please take good care of yourself!"
Gui Li's face, contorted with pain, shifted in the dim light.
Pu Hong sighed softly, his gaze heavy as he looked at Pu Zhi ahead.
"Junior brother, your senior brother has already fulfilled your last wish. Evil deeds bring evil consequences, and you must pay the price for your own debts!"
Pu Hong clasped his hands together in prayer before Pu Zhi's body, then walked outside.
"Young benefactor, I suppose you wish to spend a little more time with Junior Brother Puzhi. I'll wait for you outside. If you need anything, just come and find me!"
Gui Li's gaze was vacant as he slowly walked towards Pu Zhi.
After Li Qingan reminded him, he realized that Tianyin Temple might have some information he didn't know.
But he never expected it to turn out like this.
Let him face Puzhi's remains alone.
What does this mean....
What does he mean by that...?
Death erases debts?!
Gui Li's face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression.
Is he alone worth the hundreds of people in my Caomiao Village?
Why should he die young, leaving only hatred upon him?
He endured this much suffering!
Gui Li stepped forward, staring intently at the already dead Pu Zhi, his thoughts unknown.
After a long while, a light flickered in Gui Li's eyes, his expression uncertain, making it impossible to discern whether it was sadness or anger.
Slowly, slowly, he raised his hand, the Buddha light of the Great Brahma Prajna shimmering in his palm, illuminating the pale face beneath Gui Li's black robe. Then his eyes changed, and the Buddha light in his hand suddenly shot downwards.
boom--
A loud noise came from inside the house.
thump—
The morning bell rang once again on Mount Sumeru, echoing in every corner of the mountain. Its gentle, melodious sound seemed to suppress the distracting thoughts in the hearts of all beings, and also had a flavor that could take people away from the mundane world.
Hearing the commotion inside the meditation room, Faxiang's eyes flashed with surprise. He turned his head and looked at Puhong beside him with a sorrowful expression.
"Master, Uncle Puzhi, he..."
Puhong looked sad, bowed his head slightly, and chanted Buddhist scriptures, the prayer beads in his hand spinning so fast they left afterimages.
"The cycle of cause and effect in this world dictates that all debts must be absolved and all evil deeds must be subdued. This is your Uncle Puzhi's debt, and also his destiny!"
"Life is full of suffering, Benefactor Zhang. After experiencing such hardships, how many people can truly let go of these burdens?"
The surroundings fell silent instantly.
It was eerily quiet!
......
Another day later, at the foot of Mount Sumeru.
Yun Yilan, leading many disciples of Fenxiang Valley, finally arrived at this place after a long journey.
Aside from being a little pale, Yun Yilan seemed to be fine now.
However, his expression was not very good.
Not only was he humiliated, but the millennium-old Xuanhuo Iron that had been preserved in the sect for hundreds of years was also exploited by Li Qing'an.
He now only hopes to unite with Tianyin Temple to form a strategic alliance in order to resist Qingyun Sect.
After this period of time, he discovered that Li Qing'an's status was even beyond his expectations.
Given that madman's personality, if Qingyun Sect were in charge, Li Qing'an might dare to let him challenge the Beast God alone.
"I am Fashan, and I respectfully welcome Senior Yun and all fellow practitioners from Fenxiang Valley."
Fa Xiang's junior brother, Fa Shan, was leading some disciples of Tianyin Temple to welcome Yun Yilan at the foot of the mountain.
As for Faxiang and Puhong, they remained at the mountaintop, waiting for Guili to emerge from the meditation room.
Logically speaking, Gui Li should have come out after making that noise yesterday.
But for some reason, they are still in the meditation room.
With no sound at all, the two were worried, but also felt a glimmer of hope.
At this moment, at the foot of the mountain, he saw that it was not Faxiang who came to greet him.
Yun Yilan felt even more annoyed. He never expected that even Tianyin Temple would dare to treat him so casually!
Yun Yilan kept his thoughts to himself, but his expression remained unchanged as he spoke kindly:
"Nephew Fashan, I've long heard that you and Nephew Faxiang are the most outstanding disciples of Tianyin Temple. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary!"
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yun Yilan continued, "I wonder, where is Master Puhong?"
"Master is already waiting for you all in the main hall!"
Fashan turned sideways, clasped his hands together, and led the group toward Tianyin Temple halfway up the mountain.
Chapter 257 The second floor of Yixinzhai in Heyang City!
The gentle morning bell and the deep evening drum illuminate Mount Sumeru, which is bathed in a sea of clouds.
From the rising sun to the setting sun, the sky is ever-changing, with clouds rolling by like white dogs.
Another day has passed in the blink of an eye.
Yesterday, Yun Yilan and Pu Hong reached an agreement that the three factions would join forces to fight against the demons.
The southern border region suffered heavy losses from the attack, with all the people of the five ethnic groups dying except for those who had fled.
The warriors of the Miao, Gaoshan, Zhuang and other ethnic groups all died in Qilidong; while the Li warriors occupied a place, they also all perished while resisting the monster.
The news caused great anxiety among the people of the neighboring Central Plains.
Countless people were curious as to why there was no news from the disciples of Fenxiang Valley who had been guarding the southern border this time.
It was as if they had fled for their lives in advance.
According to rumors, Yun Yilan, the Valley Master of Fenxiang Valley who was still at Tianyin Temple, was saddened upon hearing the news and fainted due to a sudden surge of anger.
The first thing he did upon waking was to beat his chest and stamp his feet in despair, saying that if he were there, he would never have allowed the evil spirit to cause such trouble.
Now that the people are displaced, he is heartbroken and deeply remorseful, and has even considered taking his own life to atone for his sins.
Fortunately, his disciples persuaded him, and Pu Hong and others from Tianyin Temple also offered kind words of advice.
Yun Yilan calmed down and vowed to gather the disciples of Burning Incense Valley to avenge this blood feud.
Yun Yilan further proclaimed to all cultivators on Mount Sumeru that the calamity in the Southern Frontier was caused by a powerful beast demon, whose strength could not be resisted without the combined power of the entire world.
Therefore, Yun Yilan of Fenxiang Valley issued a call to all cultivators at Tianyin Temple to jointly punish this villain.
The Qingyun Sect also issued a call to action, agreeing with the calls from Tianyin and Fenxiang, and inviting both sects, along with many other cultivators, to gather at Qingyun to discuss important matters.
Today, Pu Hong discussed having some disciples follow Yun Yilan to Qingyun Sect first.
He first dealt with Gui Li's malevolent energy; being fast on his own, he could catch up quickly.
He decided that the first disciples of Tianyin Temple would be led by Faxiang, along with several dozen other disciples.
Mount Sumeru, a small courtyard atop the mountain.
"Master, I'm leaving this afternoon. What about Benefactor Zhang...?"
The Dharma Image spoke in a low voice.
"Don't worry, with Yun Yilan visiting, that room is the safest place for you, young benefactor!"
Pu Hong looked at Tianyin Temple at the foot of the mountain and said.
"I have considered putting myself in Zhang's shoes, but my Buddhist practice is not proficient enough, and I am filled with fear..."
As Faxiang spoke, his expression changed, and he knelt down before Master Puhong.
"What do you mean?"
Faxiang said, "Master, my cultivation is still shallow, and I truly cannot bear to see someone like Benefactor Zhang suffering so much from his inner demons. I beg you, Master, to use your great power to enlighten him, to transform his resentment, and to help him escape the sea of suffering caused by his inner demons. Only then can I go with peace of mind!"
"I still remember that many years ago, Benefactor Zhang once told me that his wish was nothing more than to live a peaceful life and then travel all over the world. Now, because of Uncle Puzhi, he has made such a mistake."
"I beg for your mercy, Master!"
Pu Hong's expression changed slightly.
Upon seeing this, Faxiang immediately bowed his head and kowtowed three more times.
"Foolish child, foolish child!" Puhong looked down at the Dharma image with a compassionate expression, his expression unreadable.
Immediately, he walked towards the room, gently pushed open the door, paused for a few moments, and his expression softened considerably.
He turned to the Dharma Image and said, "I have my own decision; you can go with peace of mind!"
Faxiang's face lit up with joy, and with a smile, he straightened up and quickly said, "Thank you, Master!"
"Go!"
Faxiang stood up, bowed to Puhong, and then withdrew to prepare to tidy up.
Then he led his fellow disciples to Qingyun Sect.
He wasn't curious about what Puhong saw through the door that made him change his mind.
All he knew was that his inner conflict had been resolved, and Gui Li might be able to recover!