Chu Li asked thoughtfully, "What are these Celestial Beings doing down here?"
Fa Yuan looked up at the sky and whispered, "From what I know, it's to train disciples. As long as they become Grandmasters, they'll be able to step into the Outland and become a powerful ally."
"What powerful ally does the Outland need?" Chu Li frowned, "I know there's been a huge change in the Outland but I don't know what it is."
"I don't know either." Fa Yuan shook his head, "But I do know that the Outland is in desperate need of manpower. That's why the Celestial Beings are desperately searching for manpower to train Grandmasters as soon as possible."
Chu Li said, "Becoming a Grandmaster can't be done quickly. It requires comprehension and the Surpassing State."
He was lucky to be able to break through and become a Grandmaster, but the others needed to be in the Surpassing State, and the Surpassing State was extremely limited in the world. Every single one of them was a unique resource of the famous sects, and they would never lend it to others. It was extremely secretive, and only the core disciples knew about it. Some sects only had one or two people who knew about it.
Fa Yuan sighed, "That's why the world will be in chaos."
Chu Li said, "As an Enlightened Master, you have to deal with a lot of things."
"That's right." Fa Yuan looked solemn and sighed, "I have a long way to go. I'll need Brother Chu's help when the time comes."
Chu Li waved his hand and smiled, "I'm far away and can't help here. I can't count on you, Fa Yuan."
"The peace of the Ji Dynasty needs me and His Majesty's protection," Fa Yuan said seriously, "Brother Chu, you're also a citizen of the Ji Dynasty. You shouldn't just stand by and watch."
Chu Li sighed, "I'll help if I can. You just said that you won't let me kill more Celestial Beings."
Fa Yuan smiled, "Brother Chu can't but I can. Brother Chu, you just need to help, you don't have to kill them yourself."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows, "Becoming an Enlightened Master means you can kill Celestial Beings?"
Fa Yuan said slowly, "An Enlightened Master killing a Celestial Being is not a sin. On the contrary, a Celestial Being killing an Enlightened Master is a sin!"
Chu Li frowned and thought about the relationship.
It seemed that Enlightened Masters had a higher status than Celestial Beings but their martial arts were usually not as good as Celestial Beings. Otherwise, the Outland would not have increased the Enlightened Masters' martial arts by several times just to deal with Celestial Beings.
Chu Li said, "This time, the Celestial Beings will come to cause trouble. What measures does your temple have to deal with them?"
"Sigh." Fa Yuan sighed and shook his head. "What a sin. If the Celestial Being really wanted to make a move, no matter how many people there were, it would be useless. Yet, all the Senior Brothers and Seniors insisted on making a move."
Chu Li frowned and said, "In my opinion, we should ask them to withdraw so that they won't be distracted."
"I will convey Brother Chu's opinion." Fa Yuan nodded lightly.
Chu Li said, "But it's strange too. The news of Master Liao Ming's ascension should be kept a secret."
Fa Yuan pointed at the sky.
Chu Li came to a sudden realization. He scoffed and said nothing more.
It was obvious that the news was passed down from the Realm Beyond Heaven. To be able to pass down such secret information, there was simply no way to keep it a secret.
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The tallest pagoda in the Great Leiyin Temple was like a sword piercing the sky.
Moonlight sprinkled down from the sky, and the moonlight was like water. The three people on the top floor of the pagoda seemed to be draped in a light veil.
The three of them were sitting cross-legged in the middle, forming a triangle.
Master Liao Ming wore a purple gold robe. His snow-white beard was neatly combed without a single strand of hair out of place. His eyes were slightly closed, and he looked solemn. He bathed in the moonlight without moving, as if he did not know the passage of time.
Fa Yuan also wore a purple gold robe. From now on, he was the strongest person in the Tempest Temple, and also the pillar of the Tempest Temple.
To Fa Yuan, this was too much of a burden. Master Liao Ming ascended to the Enlightened Master's position at the age of ninety-three. At that time, he was already very experienced. He had enough wisdom and experience to handle any situation.
On the other hand, Fa Yuan was only twenty-six years old. Although he had been training in the mortal world, he lacked ten years of experience.
Chu Li sat beside the two of them. He was as calm as still water, with the Taming Tiger Divine Sword on his knees. Tonight, he might have to go on a killing spree.
The surroundings of the pagoda were filled with grey-robed monks. Each of them stood upright like a pine tree, with their palms pressed together motionlessly. It was as if they were statues of Buddha standing beside the pagoda, creating a solemn atmosphere.
"Kaboom!" A sudden clap of thunder sounded in the sky. The sky was clear and cloudless, and the bright moon was not obscured. This clap of thunder was a little strange. It shook the entire sky, and the Tempest Temple seemed to be shaking.
Chu Li looked up at the sky.
Master Liao Ming also looked up at the sky. After a moment of concentration, he pressed his palms together and sighed. "It's time, Fa Yuan. The Tempest Temple will be in your hands from now on."
"Don't worry, Honorable Master." Fa Yuan pressed his palms together.
Master Liao Ming pressed his palms together at Chu Li. "Thank you, Almsgiver Chu."
Chu Li pressed his palms together. "Master, you don't have to be so courteous."
"If that's the case, then I'm going to ascend to heaven." Master Liao Ming stood up and slowly floated into the void. He looked at the monks on the ground, pressed his palms together, and chanted the name of Buddha. "Amitabha!"
"Amitabha!" The monks chanted the name of Buddha in unison. It was grand and solemn, and it made people feel deep veneration.
Chu Li looked up at Master Liao Ming.
His body began to emit light, and soon, it was as bright as a moon.
The light was gentle at first, but it gradually intensified.
Suddenly, a pillar of light descended from the sky. It was as bright as the sun, shining directly on Master Liao Ming's body. At the same time, it shone on Fa Yuan who was sitting on the pagoda.
Fa Yuan's purple gold kasaya fluttered and gradually floated up. It was lifted up by an invisible force and reached the same height as Master Liao Ming. The two of them stood side by side, bathed in the scorching light. They could be seen from a few miles away in the night sky.
As Chu Li stood below, he could also feel the spiritual energy from the Outland that was almost tangible. Moreover, this spiritual energy was extremely strange. It was different from ordinary spiritual energy and he could feel his cultivation level rising rapidly just by standing below it.
He looked down at the monks under the pagoda and saw them retreating as if avoiding snakes and scorpions. They gave way to the area where the light shone.
Chu Li came to a sudden realization. Not everyone could absorb the spiritual energy of the Outland. Fa Yuan was able to absorb it because he was the Enlightened Master chosen by the Outland. Chu Li himself was able to absorb it because of the Supreme Titanium Supreme Scripture and the Indestructible Body of Titanium.
"Stop!" Suddenly, a shout was heard.
Then, nine figures passed by the monks. Their bodies shone brightly and shot above the pagoda. They were about to rush towards Fa Yuan and Master Liao Ming.
Chu Li scoffed. As Monk Liao Ming expected, there were really Celestials disturbing them.
He appeared in front of Fa Yuan in a flash. He slowly pulled out his long sword and fully displayed the power of the Heaven Killing Three Forms.
The power of the sword shrouded in all directions. The nine Celestials felt the murderous aura. It was as if a sword was stabbing at them. Everyone felt the same. Their bodies could not help but stagnate as they floated down.
Chu Li stood in the void and looked down at the nine of them. He sneered. "If you want to die, then do it!"
"Who are you?" A glowing figure shouted.
His voice was like a bronze bell that resounded in the night sky. It could be heard from a few miles away.
Chu Li said coldly, "Chu Li!"
The nine Celestials' expressions changed slightly.
Chu Li said, "If you dare to cause trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless. I don't care about the few of you!"
"Chu Li, do you know the consequences of killing a Celestial?" One of them shouted.
Chu Li said lightly, "I've killed them. Who cares about the consequences? Scram now!"
"Good! Good! "That person shouted." Let's see how long you can be arrogant! "
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