"Dang dang dang dang …"
At the highest point of the Ling Tai Mountain, a giant bell was rung first.
The giant bell was dozens of feet tall, like a bronze mountain, and was placed on the platform.
The old monk, Hui Ming, held a giant hammer and struck the giant bell firmly.
He was dressed very neatly today, in a black robe, purple kasaya, cloud socks and straw shoes, with purple-red prayer beads on his chest.
Below the platform, fifty thousand green-robed monks formed five neat square formations, surrounding it. Facing the platform were the experts of the ten Buddhist sects, the monks of the Western Main Altar, and the guests of the seven nations and the barbarians.
At this time, there were more than sixty thousand people on the platform. Fortunately, the platform was wide enough to accommodate everyone, so it was not cramped.
With the power of a level nine, the sound of the giant bell was so loud that it seemed tangible. Everywhere it passed, the rocks shook, the trees swayed, and the rivers boiled.
Even the drifting clouds in the sky were shattered into wisps of water ripples by the ringing of the bell, and the ripples continued to spread outwards.
For a moment, heaven and earth seemed to merge with the sound of the bell.
Everyone on the platform felt that every pore on their body was opened by the sound of the bell, and their bodies and minds resonated with it.
It was as if the entire Ling Tai Mountain had turned into a raging sea, and the raging waves surged violently, making people not know where they were or where they were. It was as if they were drowned in the sound of the bell.
Such a vast and majestic aura exceeded most people's expectations.
For a moment, everyone's expression changed. Only a Stage Nine powerhouse could remain unmoved and calm.
"The baldies are so powerful!" On the barbarians' seats, Hu Feifei, dressed in a red dress, moved her bald head to Shi Han's ear and whispered.
The sound of the bell reverberated, and Hu Feifei's voice was drowned out by the sound of the bell. She could only communicate with Shi Han with her divine sense.
However, the earth-shattering sound of the bell would seriously interfere with the divine sense. Hu Feifei could only move closer to Shi Han's ear.
Shi Han did not respond to Hu Feifei, not even moving her eyes.
This made Hu Feifei a little depressed, and she muttered, "What are you looking at? Your husband is standing next to Wuxiang. He's so cool! "
The sect masters and elders of the Buddhist sects were all present on the podium. Gao Zhengyang stood on the left side of Wu Xiang, the real core position.
Even though the monks standing on the platform looked young, they were all hundreds of years old.
Gao Zhengyang, who was not even twenty years old, stood in the middle. Although he had a calm demeanor, the vitality and sharpness of his body could not be concealed. He was completely different from the others. It was exceptionally eye-catching.
Hu Feifei, Shi Han, and the others were not the only ones who were paying attention to Gao Zhengyang. Experts from other clans and nations, regardless of whether they had seen him before or not, were all sizing him up.
Those who had met him, such as Yang Jiutian, Jiang Dongliu, and the other royal geniuses, all felt that Gao Zhengyang had changed a lot. However, their cultivation levels were too low, so they couldn't see any changes.
However, people like Princess Yuzhen and Prince of Wu An could clearly feel that Gao Zhengyang's divine qi was restrained. He was no longer as sharp as before. He was clearly stronger than last year.
Prince of Wu An looked more carefully and seriously. He had heard from Charm that Gao Zhengyang had killed close to twenty Level Nine experts in the Dragon Palace Ruins.
He naturally wouldn't doubt Charm's words, but he still couldn't understand how strong Gao Zhengyang was.
"There's no need to look anymore. He's stronger than when he was in the Dragon Palace." Charm could still maintain her composure, but the worry in her eyes couldn't be concealed.
"Stronger?" Prince of Wu An was extremely surprised. It had only been a few months since the battle at the Dragon Palace Ruins. How could Gao Zhengyang have improved so much?
When one's cultivation reached the Level Nine, every improvement required a lot of time and energy.
Based on Charm's description, Gao Zhengyang at the Dragon Palace Ruins had the strength of a Peak Level Nine. How could he have become stronger? Could he have advanced to the Sage level!
Charm could understand Feng Li's surprise. She explained, "He's not a Sage level yet, but his physical strength is obviously stronger."
Because she had fought with Gao Zhengyang at the Dragon Palace Ruins, Charm had an accurate assessment of Gao Zhengyang's strength. Gao Zhengyang's improvement could not be hidden from her eyes.
The other experts hadn't fought with Gao Zhengyang before, so they lacked an accurate assessment. Hence, they could only see that Gao Zhengyang was strong, but they couldn't make an accurate assessment like Charm.
"Then, should we continue?" Prince of Wu An asked.
Charm said calmly, "We can watch the show first. There's no rush to make a decision. "
Prince of Wu An couldn't help but look at Huo Tian Fa. Huo Tian Fa, who was sitting not far away, had a murderous look in his red eyes.
Huo Tian Fa didn't want to hide his intense hatred for Gao Zhengyang.
On the other side, Jueren stared at Gao Zhengyang blankly. He seemed to be absent-minded, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Yue Qingxue, Yue Guanshan, and the rest were sitting on the other side of Jueren. Yue Qingxue, who was wearing a black robe with golden embroidery, had a cold temperament. Compared to a year ago, she was more graceful and imposing.
It could be seen that Yue Qingxue's cultivation had also improved greatly. She was only one step away from Rank 9.
Feng Li was shocked. Although this improvement speed was not as fast as Gao Zhengyang, it was still monstrous.
Unfortunately, if it wasn't for Gao Zhengyang, Yue Qingxue would be Feng Nation's daughter-in-law.
As if sensing Feng Li's gaze, State Preceptor Yue Guanshan turned his head and nodded at Feng Li.
Yue Guanshan's hair and beard were all white, and he wore a luxurious purple and gold robe.
But Feng Li knew that this old man was cunning. He didn't like his character, so he nodded and looked away.
Yue Guanshan smiled and said to Yue Qingxue, "Feng Nation still wants to find trouble with him."
"Yes." Yue Qingxue replied softly and didn't say anything else.
"Actually, he came to find you three days ago. You went to listen to Jia Luo's lecture, so you didn't meet him. "
Yue Guanshan didn't care about Yue Qingxue's reaction and said.
Yue Qingxue frowned slightly. Why didn't this old man mention this earlier? Why did he only mention it now?
"Although Jia Luo is handsome, he always looks unreliable. Just like the monks from the West, they are outsiders after all. "
Yue Guanshan said leisurely, "If I had to choose, I would rather choose him."
Yue Qingxue still didn't say anything. In her heart, there was naturally no one who could compare to Gao Zhengyang. That day, she went to listen to the lecture because she didn't want to give him face. Also, she wanted to see the West's Buddhism. She didn't have any other intentions.
Yue Qingyun, who was at the side, couldn't help but say, "Gao Zhengyang is arrogant and rude. He isn't as gentle as Master Jia Luo and has an extraordinary temperament. Moreover, Jia Luo has the support of the West Buddhism. "
Yue Qingyun snorted coldly and said, "The entire West Buddhism State is a big state with billions of Buddhism disciples. Even the seven countries of the human race added up can't compare to them. Moreover, it's just the Buddhist Court on the Ling Tai Mountain. Gao Zhengyang also doesn't have any friends in the Buddhist Court. I heard that the ceremony this time is going to strip him of his position as the Sect Master … "
Yue Qingxue didn't seem to hear it at all. Her expression was indifferent.
Among the Western monks sitting at the furthest west, someone turned his head and looked at Yue Qingyun.
That person was extremely handsome. His azure blue eyes were like the blue sea and sky, vast and pure. His snow-white monk robe was spotless. Sitting among the monks, he was like a white lotus in a pond, exceptionally pure and beautiful.
Even from far away, he could clearly see Yue Qingyun. As his azure blue eyes moved, there was a strange charm to them.
Yue Qingyun's heart jumped when he was stared at. He actually felt shy and hurriedly lowered his head to avoid the other party's gaze.
That handsome monk didn't get angry. He smiled slightly and retracted his gaze.
"He is so handsome that he is like a demon." Yue Guanshan sighed and said.
"Master Jia Luo is said to be the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva. He was born with a pure body and isn't tainted by any filth."
"That is just a casual remark. Do you really believe it?"
Yue Guanshan was filled with disdain, "The baldies of the Buddhist Sect are the best at bragging."
As an expert of the Daoist Sect, Yue Guanshan looked down on the Buddhist Sect's bragging the most. Even though they spoke extravagantly, they were all lies.
In this aspect, the Daoist Sect was much more honest. Compared to the Buddhist Sect's bragging, they were far inferior.
Otherwise, with the strength of the Daoist Sect, how could the Buddhist Sect have the chance to develop believers?
Just like this Buddha Birthday Ceremony. To Yue Guanshan, it was just a gathering of the Buddhist Sect to brag. What did it have to do with the ceremony?
The Daoist Sect's ceremonies were split into dozens of levels. The highest level, the Primordial God Emperor Ceremony, lasted for 100 days.
All sorts of rituals were abnormally complicated and detailed. From the incense sticks to the offerings, from the scriptures to the attire, to the order of worshipping the gods, everything had to be carried out strictly according to the rituals.
To hold a lecture and discussion on the first day of the ceremony, Yue Guanshan felt that it was ridiculous.
It was like a wedding ceremony where the first ritual was to go to bed. It was intolerable.
"Such a ceremony is even more laughable." Yue Guanshan shook his head and said in disdain.
Yue Qingyun didn't have any particular inclination towards the Buddhist Sect and the Daoist Sect. He couldn't understand Yue Guanshan's disdain.
"The Buddha Birthday Ceremony has already begun. Today is the 49th day …"
Yue Qingyu, who hadn't spoken, suddenly said.
Yue Guanshan didn't get angry. Instead, he laughed, "You are indeed siding with Gao Zhengyang. Unfortunately, he can't hear it from above and won't appreciate it."
At this moment, Gao Zhengyang, who was standing on the stage, suddenly looked at Yue Guanshan.
Gao Zhengyang's gaze was deep and boundless. Yue Guanshan felt like he had fallen into an abyss.
Yue Guanshan's old face couldn't help but change. This Gao Zhengyang's senses were too sharp. He sensed it the moment his name was mentioned. Moreover, the changes of the Divine Decree were mysterious and unpredictable.
Just now when Yue Qingyun mentioned Jia Luo's name, the other party sensed it. However, with his cultivation, he couldn't hide it from Gao Zhengyang even when the Divine Decree was locked on.
Yue Guanshan also felt a little guilty. Gao Zhengyang was more powerful than he thought. He shut his mouth and didn't dare to casually tease him anymore.
Gao Zhengyang didn't look at Yue Guanshan for long. His gaze turned and fell on Yue Qingxue. There was also some warmth in his deep and serene eyes.
He and Yue Qingxue had just come out of the Tielin Sect together. They helped each other and relied on each other. Such a deep relationship wasn't something others could compare to.
Yue Qingxue also smiled gently at Gao Zhengyang. Her smile was very faint and disappeared in a flash. It was the first time she smiled since coming to the Ling Tai Mountain.
Gao Zhengyang and Yue Qingxue's flirting naturally couldn't be hidden from the many experts.
Even Hu Feifei noticed it. She pouted and said to Shi Han unhappily, "Your husband is flirting with a mistress in public. You don't even care."
Shi Han couldn't be bothered and didn't say a word.
Hu Feifei was even more displeased. Just as she was about to speak, Wu Xiang suddenly chanted from the stage, "As I heard …"
Once he spoke, all the monks in the Buddhist Court followed suit and chanted softly.
"As I heard. A Buddha in Shewei Kingdom … "
The chanting filled the air, sacred and grand. Soon, it merged with the earth-shattering sound of the bell.
If the bell just now was said to be earth-shattering, then coupled with the chanting, everyone's divine soul was about to be shattered.
Even a Level Nine expert didn't dare to be distracted at this moment.
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