Yinshan Record

Chapter 296 Elsewhere, cunning will not lead to ruin.
"Father!"

The entire Chang family had long since abandoned the large ship and quietly landed on land, where they were now standing on a hilltop not far away, observing the scene.

Although the group's cultivation was insufficient and they could not discern the power of the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, the sight of the group of lesser demons turning into ice dust still terrified the Chang family father and daughter.

This……

Is this the power of immortals?
The chanting seemed to awaken something deep within the bloodline of the Chang family of Licheng.

It seems that at some point in time, they too were bathed in this vast Buddha light, experiencing the joy of liberation and enlightenment.

Alas, Namo Lion-Blue-Lotus Tathagata.

A Buddhist chant silently rose in his heart, and a hint of darkness flashed across the face of the Chang family patriarch.

The chanting of Buddhist scriptures filled the air, karmic fires rose, sword energy surged, and demons roared.

Chaos, upheaval, and crisis.

The head of the Chang family frowned, unsure of where to go.

Come on, the family's foundation, which was moved to the East China Sea, is still on the ship.

They could stay, but how could ordinary people like them find a place to settle down on this battlefield?

"But, but Ouyang...Young Master Ouyang...he..."

The head of the Chang family looked ahead, where karmic flames surged, and Su Che's figure became increasingly elusive, yet he was still engaged in fierce combat.

"Father, please make a decision soon. I'm afraid this whole thing is aimed at Young Master Ouyang."

"Leave"—it's easy for you to say.

Back then, Young Master Ouyang stood up for his own ship and fought against the demons. If he abandons them now, how can they ever meet again?
The youngest daughter's repeated calls finally made the Chang family patriarch make a decision.

The Chang family relied on the East Sea Sword Palace, but it was a pity about the treasures on the ship.

However, it doesn't matter. Once we reach the East China Sea, given some time, the Chang family of Licheng may well be able to make a comeback.

"My dear girl, let's set off now. Don't forget what the clan has done for you today!"

The wealth accumulated by the Chang family over generations is still on that ship.

The head of the Chang family said this, and with a wave of his hand, he regained the aura of a clan leader who had the whole family bowing down.

"Don't hesitate any longer, let's switch to the land route. Even if we have to beg for food, we'll climb to the East China Sea."

"master."

Chang Qi, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"how?"

Normally, the head of the Chang family might have been in the mood to put on a show of filial piety with his adopted son, but now, at this critical juncture that determines the life and death of the entire clan, he had no time for such things.

"Let the son stay."

"Ok?"

“The account books are still on the ship. I’ll leave them here and go find the master once the storm has passed.”

At this stage, who cares about ledgers?

Changpan glanced at his adopted son, seemingly trying to figure out what the dark-skinned man was thinking.

Fine, let him stay if he wants.

"Then please."

Chang Qi slowly bent down and knelt, respectfully kowtowing three times to the head of the Chang family.

"Changqi thanks you for your great kindness over the years. If I am unable to be by your bedside to fulfill my filial duties in the future, please forgive me."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

Even now, they still hope I die.

The head of the Chang family glanced at his adopted son and quickly told his family to set off.

The Chang family father and son settled things, but Su Che felt an unexpected sense of joy.

In mid-air, Madam Xue and Shichananda chatted and laughed, which gave Su San Gongzi a sense of seeing through the clouds.

Unexpectedly, this Lady Xue was also involved in this matter.

I feel quite connected with this person.

I first met Madam Xue at the Kulin Temple, and we established a good relationship from the start. Later, when things changed at Xuanshan, Madam Xue helped with the paperwork. Eventually, she petitioned the Liang Dynasty court to grant her the title of Goddess of the Canglang River.

Lady Xue received an imperial decree and set up her position on the Canglang River, but unexpectedly she got entangled with Śikṣānanda.

Wonderful, wonderful.

It is true that the Liang Dynasty had long-standing ties with Buddhism, but who says that Madam Xue only had herself as a connection with the Liang Dynasty?
The imperial court, the Buddhist community, the Canglang River, and Lady Xue are now completely connected.

The Buddhist sect had long been colluding with the imperial court, and Madam Xue's ambition to follow the path of the gods was a fact that had been established for many years; it was hardly a secret.

Lady Xue, a veteran of many years of demonic cultivation, has likely been plotting against the imperial court for many years.

With the imperial court as the central authority, it's not impossible for Lady Xue to join forces with Buddhism.

Anyway, she's going to become a god, so it doesn't really matter who helped her achieve that divine status.

Indeed, Madam Xue initially joined our side without hesitation, so it's only natural that she would switch allegiances now.

I was blinded by my own limited perspective and failed to see the bigger picture.

It is likely that long ago, the imperial court, the Buddhist community, and people like Madam Xue who sought "advancement" had already formed a united front.

It's a real pity for the people living along this great river.

Su Che understood the crux of the matter and wasn't particularly angry.

It's simply a matter of killing a few more people or a few fewer people.

What's so special about it?

Siksananda chuckled softly.

"In the end, it was Madam's discerning eye that made this humble monk fall for her tricks. Well done, well done."

The giant purple-gold arm slammed down, pressing down on Master Heng with immense force.

Red lotuses fluttered, and Master Heng was left with only a broken body attacked by karmic fire. His schemes were exposed by Madam Xue, but his face remained unmoved.

"I thought I had known the lady for many years, but I didn't expect her to put everything in the bowl, whether it was dirty or clean."

With that, it spat out a mouthful of pure demon essence cultivated over many years. Its color was deep, like a dark star, condensed like a bright pearl, and carried a deep chill.

This item is the foundation upon which Master Heng has cultivated for many years, and the basis for his future attainment of the Golden Elixir.

Master Heng slowly extended his hand, which was burning with the red lotus karmic fire, and firmly grasped the pure demon essence.

burst.

A cold wave swept through, and the wind howled.

A chilling wave, based on this pure demonic essence, surged outwards like waves, a gale, and a raging fire.

Thousands of years of painstaking effort, the lonely elegance of bygone years—all are contained within this.

"I am a wanderer who roams freely on the rivers and lakes; why should I entrust my life to the vast ocean?"

"Old turtle, watch me set an example with you!"

The primordial energy of heaven and earth surged, as a great demon who was only half a step away from condensing a elixir risked everything.

She is indeed fierce.

Siksananda chuckled inwardly.

He had seen many such stubborn people in the hungry ghost realm, who endured humiliation and cultivated diligently, wanting to challenge the order set by Buddhism and escape the cycle of reincarnation. But in the end, they all became forgotten jokes.

"Moo!"

Siksananda recited the mantra and formed the Fearless Lion Mudra with his hands.

A lion's roar seemed to echo through the void.

The swastika symbol spun in the air, and white lotuses bloomed and faded endlessly. This master of the Rejuvenation Pill, who had condensed a relic, actually used his own pure cultivation power to forcefully suppress Master Heng's attack, which had sacrificed all his cultivation.

"Master Heng, wait for me on the road for a moment!"

At a call, the unmoving Mr. Gong suddenly appeared, revealing that he had been lurking around Śikṣānanda all along. His sudden appearance brought the two within ten zhang of each other.

A shadowy figure leaped out from his body like an arrow released from a bow.

"Come die!"

(End of this chapter)