Legend of Swordsman

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Deep within the Spirit Mountain.

Buddha fruits stood in abundance, each occupant an Emperor, with the weakest among them being at the peak-level tier 4.

In the Mahayana Spirit Mountain, only those who achieved the supreme-peak were entitled to be called Buddha Lords.

Currently, the Spirit Mountain boasted three Buddha Lords.

In other words, there were three supreme-peak experts, solidifying their dominance over the Western Region.

In the Northern Region, no faction possessed three supreme-peak experts simultaneously.

The Western Region, compared to the Northern Region, was significantly more powerful.

In the Spirit Mountain Hall, atop the main seat, Qianxing Buddha Lord, adorned in a robe of a thousand stars, with a benevolent expression, was explaining the profound mysteries of the three thousand Buddhas to the Buddhas below.

The arrival of Jian Wushuang caused a slight upward twitch of his eyebrows.

Most of the formidable figures from the Four Great Secret Realms had ventured into the external temporal river, leaving none of the supreme-peak experts of the Mahayana Spirit Mountain to emerge.

All things have their destined causes.

This was the last sentence Qianxing Buddha Lord spoke to the assembly, and it was also directed at those strong-willed individuals anxious to enter the temporal river.

Now that the causes and effects had arrived, the Mahayana Spirit Mountain was about to relocate into the temporal river.

Jian Wushuang was one of those causes.

“Pu Shi, go and welcome our distinguished guest. I’ll be waiting for you under the Guti Tree!” Qianxing Buddha said, and his figure faintly disappeared.

At the same time, Qianxing Buddha also informed Gong Miaoyi.

The implication was clear.

Upon receiving the order, Pu Shi Bodhisattva descended calmly towards the foot of the Spirit Mountain.

Meanwhile, Jian Wushuang remained patiently waiting.

This visit was twofold: to resolve the karmic calamity and to acquire the Heart of the Beast God.

Once the karmic calamity was lifted, Jian Wushuang could directly merge with the Dao.

Obtaining the Heart of the Beast God would not only enhance his Beast God Weapon to its perfect form but also become one of his strongest treasures after becoming an Emperor.

In the early days of Dao Lord, he relied on the Beast God Weapon to dominate the four corners.

It could be said that without the Beast God Weapon, he wouldn’t be where he is today.

The Beast God Weapon not only elevated his divine body but also enhanced his comprehension of space.

And he possessed his own domain, though not as vast as the One Thought Universe with a single thought, it consumed very little, and he could instantly form a small-scale Beast God Domain, unleashing the power of madness, enhancing his combat strength in close-quarters battles.

This extraordinary treasure must be obtained.

Of course, he wouldn’t resort to robbery; it would be best if it could be negotiated.

He had quite a few treasures on him right now, including one-third of the Origin Source of All Things, enough to exchange for the Beast God Heart.

Although the individual Heart of the Beast God was the strongest component of the Beast God Candle Dragon, its power, no matter how formidable, was still inferior to the Universe Treasure.

At most, it could rival top-tier Eternal Treasures.

If possible, he was willing to offer ten top-tier Eternal Treasures for the exchange.

“Kind sir, my Buddha Lord invites you!” The arriving Pu Shi Bodhisattva was very polite, bowing slightly to welcome Jian Wushuang.

Pu Shi was indeed a genuine tier 6 Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Jian Wushuang also slightly returned the gesture of respect and followed behind, entering the Mahayana Spirit Mountain.

After stepping in, the sound of Buddhist chants brought a sense of liberation to his soul, making him quite comfortable.

This Spirit Mountain was truly extraordinary.

No wonder resolving karmic calamities required the Buddhist path.

Following Pu Shi Bodhisattva, Jian Wushuang felt that the latter’s pace was neither fast nor slow. As a guest, he didn’t want to say much, so he took the opportunity to inquire about the matters concerning the Spirit Mountain.

According to Jian Wushuang’s knowledge, Mahayana Spirit Mountain, like many other ancient sites, was a Dao Arena of a Universe Master from ancient times.

However, the Universe Master’s universe had already perished, and the mountain was then placed within the Four Great Secret Realms.

Subsequent inheritances, as universally mentioned, involved cultivating one’s body and spirit within the Four Great Secret Realms, with countless epochs passing without much commotion.

Few powerful beings emerged into the world, and they remained low-key.

Jian Wushuang nodded, recalling that Gong Miaoyi was also in this place. He inquired about Gong Miaoyi from Pu Shi, who paused upon hearing her name and replied, “Miaoyi Shanshi is a guest of our master, who arrived at the Spirit Mountain for cultivation a millennium ago.”

“How is she now?” Jian Wushuang pursued.

Pu Shi answered cautiously, “All is well.”

“That’s good,” Jian Wushuang said indifferently. “Since we have some friendship, I won’t disturb her during her cultivation.”

Originally, he intended to meet her, especially after inheriting her father’s legacy. However, upon arriving, he felt a bit guilty towards Gong Miaoyi, deciding it would be better not to meet her in person and instead send some treasures through someone else.

The two walked along the spacious Arhat Avenue and entered deeper into the mountain.

The Guti Tree was a long-standing tree on the Spirit Mountain, where only three Buddhas were qualified to cultivate.

Very few people usually came to this place.

It was rumored that this Guti Tree could allow one to cultivate a second primordial spirit, but it remained just a rumor; no one had truly achieved it to date.

However, the information about this tree was tightly controlled by the three Buddha Lords, and very little was known about it in the outside world.

Jian Wushuang didn’t expect that he would be invited to this place, giving him some confidence. It seemed that this time would go smoothly.

“In the presence of the venerable, Jian Wushuang pays respects to Qianxing Buddha Lord!” The other party, a Dao Lord at the supreme-peak, naturally deserved the courtesy of a junior.

Jian Wushuang joined his hands and bowed, showing great respect.

Qianxing Buddha, with smiling eyes, calmly spoke, “A virtuous person is not constrained, please have a seat!”

With a slight gesture, a cushion flies to the opposite side of the Lord of a Thousand Stars.

Jian Wushuang approached slowly and sat cross-legged.

“Friend Wushuang, truly extraordinary!” Qianxing Buddha personally poured tea for Jian Wushuang and continued, “I’ve only heard about it before, but seeing it today, it seems your strength surpasses the rumors!”

Jian Wushuang lifts the teacup, took a sip, and modestly said, “Buddha Lord, your praise is too generous!”

His current strength was indeed a level higher than before, but he maintained a humble attitude.

After some courtesy, Jian Wushuang got straight to the point and discussed the purpose of his visit.

The two purposes were quite simple.

To lift the karmic calamity and obtain the Heart of the Beast God.

Quanxing Buddha set down his teacup, hands tucked into his kasaya, and said, “I am aware of the virtuous one’s karmic calamity, which is not difficult for me. However, the virtuous one will have to undergo significant torment, and I wonder…”

“No problem!” Jian Wushuang interrupted.

Torment was something he had encountered before; he truly didn’t mind.

“Very well, since it’s the case, once the virtuous one’s karmic calamity is lifted, the Heart of the Beast God will be presented as well!” Quanxing Buddha generously agreed.

Jian Wushuang was also delighted; he didn’t expect things to go so smoothly. He was afraid of making the situation unpleasant, considering he was seeking someone else’s help.

“I have two treasures here. They are of little use to me, but they are exceptional for the Buddhist path,” Jian Wushuang said, taking out two wooden boxes from his sleeve.

These treasures were purchased at a great cost from the temple. Passing by the temple headquarters, he happened to encounter Guangmu Tianzun, who gave some guidance. As a result, he acquired these two priceless items.