Chapter 323: In a Rush

“Your Highness, Holy Son, there is no need to worry. Using the Return-Light Buddha Art, I have temporarily restored my strength to its Peak period and repelled these demonic cultivators.”

“The Golden Light Gu is still safely sealed within the temple and has not fallen into the hands of the demonic sect.”

“Now, all those participating in the Legacy trial have arrived and are waiting in the Legacy Hall. Your Highness, Holy Son, you are the last one. Since you have arrived, we can finally begin the final Legacy trial.”

So the Undying Monk was experiencing a flash of brilliance before death; no wonder his complexion had improved so much.

However, what left Lin Jing speechless was that he wasn’t worried about the Gu God Sect snatching the Golden Light Gu. Instead, he was focused on who the Gu God Sect had sent.

If the Sect Master who controlled the Yang Gu and the Protector Elder who controlled the Wind Gu had left their home base and come to this Western Desert, Lin Jing’s next order might just be to have the Thunder Dragon Old Ancestor hunt them down and seize the Strange Gu.

Compared to obtaining the Golden Light Gu, getting three Strange Gu in one go would be so satisfying. Since it hadn’t been many days, maybe the other party was still in the Western Desert! However, with the three powerful Buddhist experts of Golden Light Temple now guarding the place, they certainly wouldn’t dare to return.

“You used the Return-Light Buddha Art, doesn’t that mean—” The Thunder Dragon Old Ancestor looked at the Undying Monk. Humans were truly fragile; it was fortunate that it was of the Dragon Clan, with a relatively long lifespan.

However, while it was still sighing, it didn’t know it would soon be working overtime like a beast of burden again. Having not faced an Empty Profound Ghostly Object, the Holy Son had already mentally arranged for it to face an Empty Profound Gu cultivator instead.

“It is no matter. Everyone eventually dies. Using the Return-Light Art merely accelerates that process. Given my current condition, presiding over the completion of the Golden Light Gu Legacy is still not a problem.” The Undying Monk smiled and said.

At this moment, Abbess Jingxin and Great Master Wumo were both observing Lin Jing’s situation. They sensed a powerful ghostly force emanating from him.

They couldn’t help but look at the Thunder Dragon Old Ancestor, wondering what kind of ghostly object Lin Jing had sealed by borrowing the power of the Thunder Dragon Old Ancestor.

Facing the gazes of the two Void Profound Buddhist cultivators, the Thunder Dragon Old Ancestor curled its lip. These bald donkeys surely didn’t understand what a Child of Luck was.

Honestly, it hadn’t held much hope at the beginning that Lin Jing could Seal an Empty Profound Ghostly Object, but who knew, in the end, he didn’t even need to fight. These guys were in for a big surprise.

“Since that is the case, let’s not keep the other prodigies waiting.” Lin Jing was also impatient to begin the final trial.

Meanwhile, at the Golden Light Temple’s Legacy Hall, several Buddhist prodigies who had completed the previous trials were gathered here. Their cultivation levels ranged from the Golden Core Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage.

The Martial Emperor City monk Qin Siyuan, whom Lin Jing had fought before, was also here. After not seeing him for a while, his cultivation had even broken through from the Golden Core Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage; one wondered if he had been stimulated by Lin Jing.

However, among the group of prodigies, Qin Siyuan was not the one receiving the most attention. Besides him, a monk with flames burning on his bald head was the most conspicuous among them. The Son of the Sun, Dao Hui, possessing an Innate Sun Divine Body, was a Disciple of the Sun Temple.

“Great Master Dao Hui.” A young dharma master looked at him and said, “I thought your Sun Temple wasn’t interested in the Golden Light Gu. It seems I have absolutely no hope this time.”

“I simply do not wish for Buddhist items to fall into the hands of the Yao Race.” The Son of the Sun, Dao Hui, opened his eyes and spoke slowly.

“After all, the Demon Court Holy Son has also come to covet the Buddhist Legacy this time. We cannot let him have his way. I heard that a Buddhist Prodigy on the gold list was defeated by him, so I knew I had to come.”

Beside him, Qin Siyuan narrowed his eyes, feeling attacked. He looked at Dao Hui. “First, I didn’t lose. Second, the Golden Light Gu is a creation of the Demonic Sect; what kind of Buddhist Legacy is that? As the number one Buddhist Prodigy, get into the top ten of the gold list first before you talk. Why are you putting on such an act here?”

“Calm down, calm down.” The other Buddhist prodigies smiled bitterly; they knew they would start arguing.

Everyone knew that Dao Hui didn’t like this monk who had become a monk halfway through his life, Qin Siyuan. After all, Qin Siyuan had broken precepts many times and didn’t seem to take Buddhism seriously, nor was he sincerely devoted to the Buddha. However, because his talent was too great, the Buddhist sect was somewhat reluctant to give up on this Genius Buddhist cultivator.

“Now that my Sun Sutra has reached Major Achievement, I will soon be able to reach the Soul Transformation Stage. After I reach the Soul Transformation Stage, the Buddhist sect will naturally have a place in the top ten of the gold list.” Dao Hui was indifferent to Qin Siyuan’s provocation.

“The Sun Sutra at Major Achievement!” The Buddhist prodigies were startled. The Sun Sutra was the Sun Temple’s town-temple Cultivation Technique. It was said that once cultivated to Major Achievement, one could enter the Burial Immortal Volcano and use the Burial Immortal Fire to reach the Soul Transformation Stage. At that time, Dao Hui might really be able to enter the top ten of the gold list.

“It’s not like there are no Nascent Soul cultivators in the top ten; do you really need to reach the Soul Transformation Stage to get in? The Demon Court Saintess entered the top ten while in the Nascent Soul Stage, didn’t she? Don’t embarrass the Buddhist sect. The Demon Court Holy Son has arrived outside as well. Losing to the Demon Court Saintess is one thing, but if you lose to the Golden Core Stage Demon Court Holy Son next, let’s see what excuses you have then.”

Qin Siyuan hated the sanctimonious appearance of some Buddhist Disciples. He took out a chicken leg and started eating again.

“Just a Golden Core cultivator.” Dao Hui glanced indifferently at Qin Siyuan. Meanwhile, Lin Jing, whom everyone was waiting for, arrived at the Legacy Hall under the guidance of the three powerful Buddhist experts.

The gazes of several Buddhist prodigies immediately fell upon Lin Jing. Feeling the numerous hostile gazes, Lin Jing was indifferent.

He looked at the Undying Monk and said, “I remember, Senior, you said that the final trial is a competition to see who has sealed the strongest ghostly object, right?”

“Yes.” The Undying Monk nodded.

Lin Jing looked at his old acquaintance Qin Siyuan and smiled, saying, “That Shura, you didn’t fully unseal the guy inside you last time. What level is it?”

Qin Siyuan frowned and said, “Sealed within my body is a Soul Transformation Peak battle ghost. You escaped by Luck last time, but if we fight again, you won’t be so lucky.”

“Soul Transformation Peak, huh—” Lin Jing scanned the area, and finally, his gaze lingered for a few seconds on the monk with flames burning on his head.

“Just as I sensed. Among those present, he should be the one with the strongest ghostly object sealed inside. The ghostly object inside him has likely reached the half-step Void Profound level and has already begun the process of Void Refining.” Lin Jing looked at Dao Hui.

Now, Lin Jing’s Divine Sense, having been strengthened by the supreme treasure Heavenly Demon Scroll and nourished by multiple Void Profound entities, had reached a terrifying level. Even these few Void Profound Buddhist cultivators might not necessarily have stronger Divine Sense than him.

“What do you mean?” Qin Siyuan frowned and asked.

Lin Jing smiled slightly and said, “My meaning is, if the opponents are all at this level, then there is no need to continue. Senior Undying Monk, the ghostly objects inside them are all too weak. It seems this Golden Light Gu is indeed meant to be handed over to me.”

“Let’s end this as soon as possible. I am in a rush. Besides the Golden Light Gu, I still need to pursue the Gu God Sect and recover the remaining Gu.”

“Your Highness, Holy Son, you—” When Lin Jing said these words, the Undying Monk was stunned, but the next moment, everyone present changed color. This included Great Master Wumo and Abbess Jingxin, who all revealed expressions of disbelief.

“I have already sealed one of the three great Void Profound Ghostly Objects recorded by the Buddhist sect, the Ghost Bride, into the buddha-demon pearl. I think there should be no one present who has sealed a higher-level ghostly object than mine. Since that is the case, why not simplify everything?”

He summoned the buddha-demon pearl. Inside the transparent buddha-demon pearl, a Ghost Bride in a wedding dress, bound by Buddhist chains, entered everyone’s line of sight.

“How is this possible?” The Undying Monk was stunned. This defied logic. Even if this Demon Court Holy Son was not a Beast Master but a Ghost Controller, there was no reason he could Seal an Empty Profound Ghostly Object!