"Cough, cough!"
Right then, a series of soft coughs sounded from the dust not far away.
A figure crawled out of the shattered pit slowly, covered in dust and looking wretched. It was the Half-Martial Ancestor expert, Elder Hui Xing, who was suppressed by Su Zimo Just Now.
"Hui Shen, put away that talisman. There's no need to alarm the Patriarch."
Elder Hui Xing shook his head.
Abbot Hui Shen hesitated for a moment before putting the talisman into his storage bag. However, he was still wary, as though he could take it out at any moment.
Elder Hui Xing looked at Su Zimo and said, "Araki Takeshi, I didn't want to alarm the Patriarch to kill you on account that you want to establish a Dao for the common people. However, you have to remember that you inherited Daming Monastery and Fahua Monastery and are considered half a disciple of the Buddhist monasteries! "
"That's precisely the reason why I held back,"
Su Zimo said indifferently, "Otherwise, do you think that any of these people who attacked me Just Now, including you, would be able to survive?"
Su Zimo had always been decisive in killing.
However, this time round, even though he was surrounded and even used a Half-Martial Ancestor expert to bully the weak, he held back and did not kill.
Just Now, although the battle was intense, none of the monks of Dapamkara Monastery died!
Even Monk Kongru who provoked him first was only knocked unconscious by Su Zimo's shout and was not in danger.
The monks looked at each other in silence.
They knew very well that given Araki Takeshi's former reputation, it was already rare for him to be able to control himself so well in his rage.
How many Dharma Daojun and Conjoint Body Mighty Figures of the sects and factions that went against Araki Takeshi in the battle of Heaven and Earth Valley?
Abbot Hui Shen could not help but say, "Even so, you can't be unreasonable and barge into our monastery!"
"Fufu."
Su Zimo laughed and shook his head. "I did not cross the line when I came to pay my respects. I waited outside Dapamkara Monastery for six hours but you guys did not respond!"
The monks fell silent.
"I wanted to go up the mountain to reason with you, but you stopped me, refused to see me, and even attacked me."
Su Zimo had a mocking look on his face as he said, "Look at you now. You've already made your move. You can't beat me, but you want to reason with me?"
"You …"
Abbot Hui Shen was momentarily at a loss for words. He was actually blushing from Su Zimo's words, feeling extremely ashamed.
"I only have one question. Where is Ming Zhen?"
Su Zimo's burning gaze landed on Abbot Hui Shen and the others as he said slowly, "Ming Zhen was still a titular disciple at the Dao Inheritance Ground. When was his title snatched away?"
After pausing for a moment, Su Zimo hesitated for a long time. Finally, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Ming Zhen, is he dead or alive?"
The monks were silent, not saying a word.
Abbot Hui Shen said awkwardly, "Benefactor Araki Takeshi, monks don't lie. Ming Zhen is indeed not in the temple. He has already left."
"Where did he go?"
Su Zimo asked immediately.
Abbot Hui Shen wanted to say something but hesitated.
Su Zimo's heart sank. He had already sensed that something was amiss and said sternly, "Give me an answer as to whether Ming Zhen is dead or alive!"
"Hais."
Beside him, Elder Hui Xing sighed and said, "Ming Zhen should already be dead."
Although he was prepared for this, Su Zimo still felt a sense of sorrow when he heard Elder Hui Xing say it.
He could not help but recall the young monk with clear eyes and pure thoughts who was devoted to Buddhism at the bottom of the Dragon Burial Valley.
A voice seemed to sound in his ears, "Ming Xin, I'm your senior brother from now on!"
In the Dao Inheritance Ground, the young monk held a green lamp and came forward without hesitation to fight alongside him!
But now, after Elder Hui Xing's words, everything that had happened in the past had turned into bubbles.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Su Zimo stood still for a long time before calming down. He took a deep breath and asked slowly.
"We'll have to start from 10 years ago."
Elder Hui Xing revealed a reminiscing expression. "About 10 years ago, cultivators of Southern Duel Sect discovered an utmost treasure near the sect!"
"Southern Duel Sect?"
Su Zimo's expression changed.
Southern Duel Sect was one of the 108 Upper Sects.
Back when he first entered the intermediate ancient battlefield, he encountered cultivators of Southern Duel Sect. He vaguely remembered that one of them was a female cultivator named Tang Shiyun.
Just as he was pondering, he heard Elder Hui Xing continue, "That supreme treasure is a large piece of Carefree Wood!"
"Hmm?"
Su Zimo's heart skipped a beat.
It was the Carefree Wood!
Monk Yuan Bei had once said that there were three sacred trees in the Buddhist monasteries – the Carefree Tree, Bodhi Tree and Sahara Tree.
None of the three sacred trees were in Tianhuang Mainland. According to the ancient records of the Buddhist monasteries, they should be in Paradise.
Now that he thought about it, Paradise in the Buddhist monasteries might be a name for the upper world.
In the ancient era, a Carefree Flower landed on Tianhuang Mainland and was obtained by the Founder Master of Fahua Monastery. It was revered as an Utmost Treasure of the Buddhist monasteries and was passed down to this day. Eventually, it landed in his body and became a part of him.
As the name suggested, the Carefree Wood was a section of the Carefree Tree.
The Carefree Flower was merely a flower on the Carefree Tree and already possessed many mysterious powers.
What was the concept of a huge section of Carefree Wood?
Even Conjoint Body Mighty Figures would be tempted by such a huge section of Carefree Wood!
Elder Hui Xing continued, "For some reason, news of the appearance of this huge section of Carefree Wood in Southern Duel Sect spread and caused a calamity to befall the sect!"
"Why? Did some sect or faction or peerless expert snatch the Carefree Wood away?" Su Zimo asked with narrowed eyes.
"No."
Elder Hui Xing shook his head. "The one who attacked was not a faction of the cultivation world, but one of the Primordial Nine Races, the Blood Vine race!"
Su Zimo's eyes shone with a murderous intent!
Elder Hui Xing said, "The true form of the Blood Vine race is the Primordial Blood Vine. Although they're bloodthirsty, they're still plants. To them, the Carefree Wood is an absolute tonic and has a fatal attraction! "
"Not long after the news spread, the Blood Vine army killed their way to Southern Duel Sect."
Su Zimo said indifferently, "If I'm not wrong, Dapamkara Temple should not have helped, right?"
Elder Hui Xing chuckled bitterly. "How can they help? The Blood Vine race came with a menacing aura and even Dapamkara Temple alone can't defend against them."
"Humph!"
Su Zimo sneered.
Unable to defend against them? That was just an excuse.
It was nothing more than the fact that Dapamkara Temple was unwilling to get involved because it had nothing to do with them!
However, as one of the six Buddhist monasteries and a super sect of the cultivation world, Dapamkara Temple's attitude was chilling.
Su Zimo asked again, "What happened after that? What has Ming Zhen got to do with this matter?"
When they heard that, the monks of Dapamkara Temple looked ashamed.
A moment later, Elder Hui Xing said, "We didn't intend to step in. However, Ming Zhen insisted on heading to Southern Duel Sect."
"He said that even if we don't fight the Blood Vine race head-on, we have to think of a way to save some people. Most of the cultivators of Southern Duel Sect are innocent. Buddha is merciful and saves all living beings. We can't sit idly by. "
When he heard that, Su Zimo was silent.
"Amitabha,"
The monks lowered their heads in shame and chanted Buddhist proclamations.
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