Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Upon witnessing this scene, Zha Jiedunzhu could no longer sit idly by. After all, Ananda was the reincarnation of a living Buddha and was extremely important to both the Great Yuan and the Dragon Elephant Buddha Sect of the Great Snowy Mountain. He could not possibly stand by and watch Ananda die.

But just as Zha Jiedunzhu was about to take action, he sensed a terrifying aura locking onto him from the unknown.

This lock targeted not his physical body but his spirit.

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Feeling this aura, Zha Jiedunzhu furiously turned to look in the direction of the Qintian Monitor.

Meanwhile, seizing the opportunity, Gu Chen's figure flashed, once again catching up with Ananda. He threw a punch without giving him the slightest chance to catch his breath.

"Om!"

Suddenly, a world-shaking Buddhist chant echoed between heaven and earth. Everyone present, no matter who, was at this moment in a trance, as if a Buddha had risen in their minds, and their vision filled with boundless light, as if the true Buddha was creating the world!

The six-syllable mantra, the supreme secret teaching of the Sumeru Buddhist Sect!

This method was even more superior to the Lion's Roar and the Great Vajra Wheel Seal previously displayed by Ananda. Even within the Sumeru Buddhist Sect, it was among the most precious teachings.

In the entire Dragon Elephant Buddha Sect of the Great Snowy Mountain, only this one method of the six-syllable mantra had been obtained, and it was still incomplete.

Nevertheless, as soon as the "Om" syllable was uttered, Gu Chen, who was the first to bear the brunt, had his body muscles crack and blood subtly flow, which was unimaginable!

For Gu Chen's physical body had reached the indestructible state of Vajra and set foot on the path of physical sanctification. Now, even divine weapons could not easily cut through his flesh. However, a single Buddhist chant from the gravely injured Ananda nearly shattered him on the spot, blowing him to pieces.

Fortunately, Gu Chen not only possessed an extraordinary formidable body but also the protection of the Superior Martial Skill, the Vajra's Indestructible Divine Power, which is why he was able to withstand this Buddhist chant.

As for Ananda, having uttered the chant, his face turned deathly pale, devoid of any color, which clearly showed how much the "Om" word drained him.

Ananda, seeing that he hadn't been able to kill Gu Chen, also showed regret on his face. After all, this method was incomplete, and his cultivation was insufficient. He couldn't unleash even a tenth of the method's power. Forcing its use only exacerbated his injuries.

Even amongst the teachings of the Sumeru Buddhist Sect that could be described as world-subduing, the six-syllable mantra, even if Ananda was the reincarnation of a living Buddha, was not something he could employ at his current stage without suffering backlash.

"Sending you on your way!"

Gu Chen coldly shouted, his eyes blazing, and blood energy surged from his pores, tinting the surrounding void a faint golden color.

Immediately afterward, a massive and awe-inspiring Vajra Phantom emerged from behind Gu Chen, with a supreme aura as if descending from the heavens. Gu Chen clenched his fist and struck at Ananda before him.

"Pff!"

Struck by Gu Chen's punch, Ananda's entire body was sent flying, like a sandbag with no power to fight back.

The biggest mistake Ananda made was engaging in close combat with Gu Chen. If he had relied on his cultivation and the robust Gangqi of a different kind to attack from a distance, this battle might not have ended so tragically for him.

But now, it's all in vain.

"Gu Chen!"

At that moment, a piercing voice invaded Gu Chen's mind, causing his movements to freeze instantly, as he stood dumbfounded, with blood subtly seeping from his seven orifices.

"How dare you!"

Seeing this, King Huai immediately shouted in anger, naturally realizing that it was Zha Jiedunzhu who had attacked and wounded Gu Chen.

Zha Jiedunzhu, seeing that Gu Chen still wasn't dead, his expression suddenly turned gloomy. Just now, there must have been a master of the same realm who made a move to obstruct him. Otherwise, even if Gu Chen had developed an indestructible Vajra body, as a top-tier grandmaster, a single shout from him would have sufficed to take Gu Chen's life.

"To dare to commit violence in the presence of this prince!" The Crown Prince was also instantly furious. Gu Chen's significance to Da Xia was self-evident, and with Zha Jiedunzhu wanting to kill Gu Chen, the Crown Prince naturally would not agree.

"Zha Jiedunzhu, you have crossed the line!"

At that moment, the heavens and earth suddenly changed color as a voice, as if coming from beyond the skies, reverberated throughout the area.

The voice was authoritative and ancient, filled with a power that excited the Crown Prince tremendously. He cried out, "Tower Supervisor!"

Indeed, this voice belonged to the Tower Supervisor of the Qintian Monitor.

This Tower Supervisor of the Qintian Monitor had been stationed at Bagua Building's Star Gazing Platform for over twenty years, and this was the first time he had made his voice heard!

Upon seeing this, King Huai's pupils flashed with a strange light.

The eldest prince was also puzzled and, at the same time, cursed inwardly. Why would the Tower Supervisor intervene now, after so many years at the Star Gazing Platform? Could he not wait a moment longer?

As for Uncle Dingyuan and Marquis of Wuwei, they had long since fallen silent, their expressions impassive, their thoughts unknown.

"Tower Supervisor!"

Zha Jiedunzhu roared as his surging energy soared to the heavens, shattering the clouds above. He seemed to transform into the sovereign of the world around him, his energy exceptionally fierce. If it were not for Master Gongsun's interference, all those nearby might have found themselves kneeling on the ground.

Of course, Zha Jiedunzhu had no intention of targeting them, but even so, Master Gongsun's face turned red with the strain of holding him back.

After all, Zha Jiedunzhu was a whole major realm above him; the gap between the two was vast.

"Zha Jiedunzhu, you're seeking death!"

At that moment, from not far away, a cold voice came from the Jing Tian Department. A figure soared to the sky with overwhelming might and, within moments, arrived in front of Zha Jiedunzhu.

It was Qin Wu, the deputy leader of the Jing Tian Department!

At this time, Gu Chen also recovered somewhat. Having been struck by Zha Jiedunzhu, even with the Tower Supervisor's protection, he still felt like his head was splitting.

Gu Chen's expression was grave and his eyebrows furrowed. Naturally, it was no pleasant affair to be targeted by a top Grandmaster. His eyes were cold and harsh. Now, he could not possibly be Zha Jiedunzhu's match, so he directed all his killing intent towards Ananda, who was not far off.

Sensing Gu Chen's boiling thirst for vengeance, Ananda's color changed, and he turned to run.

"The Buddhist doctrine speaks of the cycle of the six realms; today, I will send you, this living Buddha's reincarnation, to hell to enter the cycle!"

Gu Chen let out a long howl, his body bursting with golden light. His waist's Blood Shadow Sword unsheathed directly, charging through the air towards Ananda.

Hum!

At that moment, Ananda also had a divine weapon to protect his body; a begging bowl rose up in the air to meet the Blood Shadow Sword.

The two clashed mid-air, their collision splashing divine lights throughout.

"Die!"

Gu Chen's figure flashed, he formed a fist seal and struck forward, his intention to kill towering to the skies, like thunderbolting past Ananda's back.

Spurt!

Ananda was grievously wounded, his power reduced to less than one-tenth. Even the protective Buddhist light couldn't save him. As Gu Chen's fist seal struck, Ananda exploded on the spot into a cloud of blood mist.

"No—Ananda!"

From a distance, Zha Jiedunzhu's heart-wrenching roar could be heard.

Seeing Gu Chen decisively slay Ananda, the living Buddha's reincarnation proclaimed by the Great Yuan, all present were shocked, and many immediately turned pale.