Chapter 609 After the War, Heading to the Western Regions
The soul cultivators in Canghun Domain had already received the news, because Gu Jiuchen had an insider in the Buddhist sect, so he could quickly get the news of all their actions.
At the first time, Gu Jiuchen arranged for people in the sect to contact the major sects. This small-scale battle of the Buddhist sect invading Canghun Domain has never ended.
Even though the Buddhist sect failed several times, it still had a thief's heart, which made Canghun Domain very confused and didn't know why they were so persistent.
In their opinion, there is no benefit in attacking a domain.
It is impossible to seize the resources of a domain, because each domain has its own incarnation masters and domain masters.
Although these mysterious super masters will not participate in the battle, they will not allow the incarnation masters of other domains to participate.
This alliance was still very successful. Canghun Domain had been prepared long ago. Soul arrays were arranged in various invasion areas. The masters of the Buddhist sects in the Wilderness Domain and the Western Regions will be hit hard by the soul array when they invade Canghun Domain this time.
Since the day when the Buddhist army came to the border, the sky of the Canghun Realm has been covered with a layer of light haze, as if it is the deepest worry between heaven and earth.
Gu Jiuchen stood on the top of the realm, dressed in white clothes more beautiful than snow, with eyes as bright as torches, staring at the Buddha light slowly approaching in the distance, but there was no fear in his heart, only determination and resoluteness.
"My fellow disciples, today's battle is not for personal grudges, but to protect our common home - the Canghun Realm. Although Buddhism is strong, justice and faith are better than thousands of Buddhist teachings." His words, through the blessing of soul power, turned into waves of sound waves, stirring the hearts of every soul cultivator, arousing the passion and pride in their hearts.
With Gu Jiuchen's order, the soul formations that had been arranged long ago were activated one by one.
These soul formations are the result of the hard work of the ancestors of the Canghun Domain. They contain endless soul power and mysterious formations. They are hidden in the mountains and forests, or in the streams. At this moment, they are like a sleeping dragon awakened, blooming with dazzling light.
Above the sky, lotus flowers condensed by soul power slowly bloom, each of which contains enough power to shake the mountains and rivers.
They rotate and intertwine, and finally weave a huge soul net in the air, covering the entire Canghun Domain. This is the most powerful defense method of the Canghun Domain-the Ten Thousand Souls Locking Heaven Formation.
"Hmph, a mere soul formation, you also want to stop my Buddhist army?" The leader of the Western Region Buddhists, an old monk with a kind face but sharp eyes, snorted coldly, put his hands together, closed his eyes and chanted, and the Buddha's light around him was so strong that it seemed that there were thousands of Buddha shadows surrounding him. It was the supreme magical power of Buddhism "Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage to the Emperor".
However, facing this powerful Buddhist magic, the Ten Thousand Souls Locking Heaven Formation was not afraid, but became more stable.
The lotuses condensed by the power of the soul burst into countless tiny soul fragments at the moment of contact with the Buddha's light, like sharp blades, cutting the Buddha's light and weakening it one by one.
"How is it possible!" The old monk's face changed drastically. He never expected that this seemingly fragile soul formation would have such amazing power. But the battle was coming, and he could not think too much. He could only bite the bullet and lead the Buddhist army to break through by force.
For a time, in the Canghun domain, the drums of war were beating and the shouts of killing were deafening.
The soul cultivators and the Buddhist disciples launched a fierce battle on this ancient land. The sword light collided with the Zen stick, and the soul power and the Buddhist law were intertwined. Every battle was thrilling and dazzling.
And at the core of this battle, the duel between Gu Jiuchen and the old monk attracted everyone's attention.
The two men moved like lightning across the battlefield. Every time they fought, the sky and the earth changed color, as if even the space was trembling.
"Donor Gu, although you have a high level of cultivation, you are stubborn and will eventually fall into a place of no return." The old monk looked solemn, and he formed a seal with his hands. A huge golden Buddha statue slowly rose from behind him, shining with Buddha's light, trying to suppress Gu Jiuchen.
"Old bald donkey, although you are a Buddhist who is compassionate, your actions today are caused by greed. I, Gu Jiuchen, swear to protect the Canghun Realm until my death, so why should I fear the eternal damnation!" Gu Jiuchen shouted angrily, and the soul power in his body boiled, turning into a giant dragon, rushing straight into the sky, and colliding with the golden Buddha statue.
The loud noise shook the sky, and the sky and the earth changed color.
Although the golden Buddha statue was strong, it still cracked under Gu Jiuchen's desperate attack.
Seeing this, the old monk turned pale and retreated violently, obviously seriously injured.
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" The old monk knew that if the battle continued, the Buddhist army would be annihilated, so he had to reluctantly order a retreat.
However, how could the retreat be so easy? The Ten Thousand Souls Locking Heaven Formation had already locked their breath. No matter where they fled, they could not escape the bondage of this big net.
In the end, in this thrilling battle, the Western Buddhist army suffered heavy losses and was forced to withdraw to the Western Region.
And the Canghun Domain, under the leadership of Gu Jiuchen, once again proved its strength and indomitable spirit.
After the battle, there was jubilation in the Canghun Domain, and the soul cultivators celebrated this hard-won victory.
However, Gu Jiuchen's heart was not relieved at all. He knew that although this battle temporarily repelled Buddhism, the conspiracy and greed behind it were far from over.
"Gu Daoyou, should we pursue the victory and completely eliminate the threat of Western Buddhists?" An elder of the sect proposed with fighting spirit.
Gu Jiuchen shook his head, his eyes deep: "Buddhism is a huge force, it cannot be eliminated overnight. Moreover, although they were defeated this time, they were not seriously injured. If we pursue them rashly, I am afraid we will fall into their trap."
"What is your plan, fellow Taoist?" the elder asked.
"Strengthen defense and investigate the true purpose of Buddhism in the Western Regions at the same time. Although the war has ended, the Canghun Domain has not calmed down because of it.
The night is falling, and the stars are dotted in the sky. Gu Jiuchen stands alone on the top of the domain, looking at the sky in the distance that has been temporarily retreated by the Buddha's light, but his heart is full of ups and downs. He knows that the real challenge is often hidden under the seemingly calm appearance.
"It's late at night, you should rest." A maid in green reminded softly, holding a warm lamp in her hand, adding a bit of warmth to this cold night.
Gu Jiuchen tilted his head slightly, looked at the maid with a soft look, and said softly: "You go to rest first, I need to think about something else. "
The maid bowed respectfully upon hearing this, and turned away, leaving Gu Jiuchen alone immersed in deep thought.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, his soul power slowly spreading, trying to capture the subtle changes hidden in the dark.
A few days later, in a hidden cave in the Canghun domain. Gu Jiuchen and several elders of the sect sat together. There were several volumes of ancient books on the table, which recorded the intricate grievances and hatreds between Buddhism and various realms.
"According to ancient books, although Buddhism is compassionate, it has become more and more secretive in recent years, as if there are secrets that cannot be told." A white-haired elder said in a deep voice, revealing a trace of worry between his brows.
"Yes, I have also heard that there seems to be an unknown force inside Buddhism, which is quietly changing their way of doing things. "Another elder took over the conversation, his eyes flashing with solemnity.
Gu Jiuchen nodded, pretended to be in deep thought, and then said in a deep voice: "We must find out the source of this power as soon as possible, and the real purpose of the invasion of the Western Buddhist Sect. Otherwise, the Canghun Territory will never have peace."
Although he said so, he knew very well in his heart that the Buddhist Sect wanted to find the Gathering Spirit Buddha Beads, so they made such a big fuss, but he couldn't say it out loud, thinking that the Gathering Spirit Buddha Beads were in his hands.
It can only confuse many cultivators in the Canghun Territory. Even if they are told the real situation, it can't change the situation of the Buddhist Yao invasion.
After speaking, he stood up with a firm look: "I decided to go to the Western Territory in person to explore the secrets behind the Buddhist Sect."
As soon as these words came out, all the elders showed surprise on their faces, but then turned into admiration.
They knew Gu Jiuchen's cultivation and wisdom, and they understood the difficulties and dangers of this trip.
"Daoyou, this trip is extremely dangerous, and you need to plan it carefully. "An elder advised worriedly.
"I have made up my mind, so you don't need to say anything more." Gu Jiuchen waved his hand, his tone unquestionable, "I will bring a few trusted disciples with me. You need to guard the Canghun Territory here to prevent any accidents. "
After several days of preparation, Gu Jiuchen and his party set out on their journey to the Western Regions.
Along the way, they crossed mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at the edge of the Western Regions after untold hardships.
The Western Regions are full of yellow sand and have a harsh climate, which is completely different from the green mountains and clear waters of the Canghun Region.
Gu Jiuchen and his party hid their bodies and quietly sneaked into the hinterland of the Western Regions to begin their exploration journey.
However, the defense of the Buddhist sect in the Western Regions was much tighter than they had imagined.
Under the Buddha's light, countless Buddhist disciples patrolled the streets and alleys, and there were also eminent monks sitting in major temples to protect the peace of this land.
Gu Jiuchen knew that forcing in was not the best strategy, and he had to use his wits to take it.
They used the special abilities of soul cultivators to quietly sneak into a seemingly ordinary temple, trying to find clues from inside.
Inside the temple, ancient trees towered, Buddhist chants lingered, and it was a solemn and peaceful scene.
However, under this tranquil appearance, Gu Jiuchen keenly sensed a hint of unusual breath. His soul power surged, and he quietly explored every corner of the temple.
Finally, in the deepest part of the temple, he found a secret dungeon.
In the dungeon, several ragged and haggard monks were imprisoned. Although these monks' cultivation was not high, their eyes flashed with unyielding light.
Gu Jiuchen's heart moved, and he quietly approached the dungeon and communicated with them with soul power.