The Book Soul Chronicles: Godslayer

Suddenly, the word "run!" popped into her mind, and this premonition grew stronger and stronger.

Trusting her instincts, she seized the opportunity, immediately withdrew from the fight, and shouted to the other two cat demons, "Run!"

After saying that, she planned to leave immediately, but unexpectedly, a handsome monk appeared silently and blocked her way.

The monk before me held prayer beads in one hand in front of his chest, a kind smile on his face, radiating a gentle divinity from within.

But the cat demon felt that the person in front of him was too strong, terrifyingly so, and he didn't even know how the person appeared in front of him.

She didn't see a compassionate monk, but rather a demon. She had a premonition that she would die today.

Miao Lian smiled and said, "Benefactor, where are you in such a hurry? This humble monk has something to ask you."

Not only the cat demon, but even Xiao Liang and the other two found him terrifying. He smiled so kindly, but he gave off a sense of danger.

Moreover, appearing out of thin air is something no human could do, which further solidified Xiao Liang's belief.

The other two cat demons who tried to escape were also injured by Bai Yao.

The three women stood together, surrounded by several people outside. The situation was clear; they couldn't escape today.

The three cats made it clear that they couldn't retrieve their remnant souls today, and they would be punished by the Madam upon returning. They had all been cursed with a soul-devouring curse and could not disobey the Madam's orders, otherwise their demonic spirits would shatter and disappear from the world forever.

The two women stood crouching together, surrounded by several people outside. The situation was clear; they couldn't escape today.

The three cats understood clearly that they couldn't retrieve their remnant souls today, and they would be punished by the Madam if they went back. They were all under a Soul-Eating Curse and could not disobey the Madam's orders, otherwise their souls would shatter and they would disappear from the world forever.

The black cat demon gritted her teeth. They only had one choice: escape or die.

"Fight them!"

After saying that, the three cat demons immediately made a decision. The other two directly transferred their demonic power to the black cat in the lead and took on cat forms, merging with the black cat.

The monster's power increased dramatically, and its size grew several times larger.

The first thing that came out was a sharp, mixed voice from three people: "You filthy monk, there are so many people in the world for you to save, why did you choose to save him? You have harmed the three of us sisters like this, do you not have a knife in your heart? Do you not have lives in your hands? How could Buddha favor a villain like you?"

The cat demon's words startled both Xiao Liang and Bai Yao, who were both worried about Miao Lian.

Xiao Liang was worried that Miao Lian didn't understand cultivators, but he understood Buddhism and was probably not far off. He had heard of Buddhist cultivation of the mind, and the cat demon's words might influence him.

Bai Yao knew that Miao Lian cultivated the Path of All Beings and was easily influenced by emotions, especially since Miao Lian was currently building her foundation. She worried that the cat demon's words might sow the seeds of future trouble.

At the same time, both of them cursed inwardly, "Shameless! They can't beat you, so they resort to psychological warfare, trying to destroy your moral compass!"

Unlike Xiao Liang and Bai Yao's nervousness, Miao Lian simply smiled casually.

He slowly began to speak, "Why do you think Buddha only saves those with affinity? Only those with affinity can be saved, and affinity is predetermined. Severing karmic ties and traversing the mortal world is their hardship, and also our tribulation. It's simply a matter of mutual fulfillment!"

He then chuckled softly and continued, "All you know so far is that Buddhism emphasizes compassion. But you should also know that even the universe has its limits, and compassion must have its boundaries."

“In my eyes, compassion can reside in the heart, and it can also be wielded with a knife. It can be decisive in killing to protect my compassionate heart, or it can sever shackles and grant life.”

"Everything is in my hands and can only be controlled by me. My fate is in my own hands, and my actions are my own. I am who I am, and I am the Way."

After Miaolian finished speaking, her whole body radiated Buddhist light, and her body involuntarily floated into the air, enveloped by a golden lotus flower, with a continuous stream of golden light converging on her.

Everyone stared in disbelief at what was happening; it was completely beyond their comprehension.

Fuming stammered to Wenfeng beside him, "Senior Brother, is he about to become an immortal? Oh my god, I can't believe I'm seeing an immortal in my lifetime!"

Wen Feng swallowed hard and said, "I guess so! I don't know either! But I'm sure he's not human. No, is he an ordinary person?"

Fuming continued, "How could an ordinary person appear out of thin air like this, and even walk so far in one step?"

They hadn't forgotten that Miao Lian appeared directly in the air in front of the demon cat, blocking the black cat demon from escaping. With just one step, she suddenly appeared on the ground from the air.

Their naked eyes couldn't perceive how fast he was moving. Standing in the air, they could deceive themselves into believing he was a powerful illusionist using some kind of prop.

The scene before them was so vivid that there was absolutely no possibility of cheating. This completely overturned their understanding. Apart from becoming an immortal, they could not find any other relevant information in their minds.

At this moment, Bai Yao, who was standing nearby, exclaimed in surprise, "The foundation of the Dao has been successfully established! The mage's Dao foundation is about to be formed!"

The two people next to him looked confused and puzzled.

My mind kept wandering to the question, "The foundation of the Dao? Building the Dao? What are these things? How come I don't know anything about them? This world suddenly feels so unfamiliar."

They not only thought this way, but they also asked it.

However, Bai Yao did not answer them, but continued to look at Miao Lian.

Xiao Liang was also curious, but seeing Bai Yao's reaction, she must know something. But since she was willing not to say, he naturally wouldn't ask, and he also looked at Miao Lian.

Bai Yao was a little worried. She had only heard of building a Dao before, and this was the first time she had ever seen one. Fortunately, Miao Lian had set up a large array centered on the Fang residence to catch the cat demon, fearing that it would affect mortals.

Therefore, they cannot see the changes in the Fang family mansion now. Even if they could, the formation would take effect within its range and erase their memories.

Just then, Sheng Hui, who was in the distance, sensed the Dao essence and suddenly opened his eyes.

"Someone is building a path, and the aura I sense is that of the Mystic Lotus!" A rough voice rang in Sheng Hui's ears.

Sheng Hui also sensed a strong Dao aura. Just as Sheng Yan had said, Miao Lian was building the Dao. He looked in the direction of Miao Lian, seemingly lost in thought.

A young monk who looked to be only a teenager listened intently as his master spoke, then leaned his head slightly toward his fellow disciple.

He whispered, "Senior brother, do you think if our eldest brother successfully establishes his foundation this time, it will cause a sensation throughout the entire Sky Realm? We'll be recognized wherever we go, and people will keep asking us all sorts of questions and bothering us."

Miao Hui, standing beside him, twitched her lips, speechless at his actions, and finally looked at Miao Zhen with an indescribable expression.

Then he said directly, "Junior brother, you can actually just use telepathy. You don't need to get close to me; everyone can hear you."

Miao Zhen glanced at the screen, then at the right, and thought her senior brother was right. Then she resumed her serious, adult-like demeanor, as if the incident had never happened.

Like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, Miaozhen earnestly brainwashed herself, "That's right, as long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed!"

The other fellow disciples and their master, Sheng Yen, clearly heard their conversation and witnessed the whole process, and they were all speechless.

"Why is this kid getting dumber as he grows up? Could it be that I didn't teach him well and he's gone astray?" Sheng Yan fell into deep self-doubt.

Sheng Hui also came to his senses and exchanged a glance with Sheng Yan beside him. Both of them had mixed feelings of joy and worry in their eyes.

Sheng Hui said, "Let's go!"

He was the first to get up and fly out, followed closely by Sheng Yan, and the other disciples immediately reacted and followed.

Miaolian's successful cultivation of the Dao is a good thing for Buddhism. Having such a talented Buddhist disciple will surely cause a sensation throughout the entire Celestial Realm and enhance the prestige of Western Buddhism, so that the Central Plains Daoist sect will no longer be the only dominant force.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the three major sects seem to be getting along peacefully on the surface. In reality, there are turbulent undercurrents, and no one wants to be suppressed forever.

They will unite in the face of external enemies, but once the external enemies no longer pose a threat, they will secretly distrust and check each other in order to maintain a superficial peace.

They headed towards the direction of Miaolian. In fact, not only they sensed it, but all the high-level cultivators felt it; someone was building a Dao.

They were also full of surprise, because this foreshadowed a major change in the cultivation world, and they had to reconsider their stance, especially some of the smaller sects.

At this moment, the golden lotus on Miaolian's body slowly opened, revealing Miaolian's figure. His eyes were closed, and his whole being exuded holiness, making people feel that he was unapproachable at first glance, and giving them the urge to kneel down and become his devout believers.

Once the golden lotus fully unfolded beneath Miaolian's feet, the foundation for her Dao was complete. Miaolian opened her eyes, and in them appeared a miniature version of the golden lotus, identical to the one beneath her feet. A powerful pressure swept over everyone.

"No---"

The cat demon let out a miserable cry and was instantly reduced to ashes by the oppressive aura imbued with Daoist power. Clusters of white light shot into the sky, with only one drifting into the room.

They committed too many evils, and although they were coerced, they still bear the burden of their sins. Heaven has given them a chance, but they still have no intention of repenting and have missed this opportunity.

The Buddhist tradition of only guiding those with affinity is not just a saying; these women are indeed "those with affinity."

Unfortunately, they resented the injustice of fate, people, and Miaolian until their deaths, but never reflected on themselves or questioned their own actions, which caused them to miss a tremendous opportunity.

The cat demon vanished into thin air, and everyone else couldn't withstand the pressure, collapsing to their knees as if a mountain was pressing down on them, unable to utter a sound. Even Bai Yao, the thousand-year-old fox demon with accumulated merit, couldn't escape it and was completely suppressed.

Although she was also a demon, the reason she was able to escape the fate of the cat demon was ultimately due to her own actions.

Bai Yao not only worked diligently and cultivated assiduously, but also had two extraordinary encounters and accumulated merit, which gave her the potential to become an immortal. The Daoist essence did not destroy her, but instead gave her a wisp to help her recover from her injuries. At the same time, it guided her into the Dao, enabling her to overcome tribulations and ascend to immortality as soon as possible.

The others were horrified. They had expected a fierce battle, but they were the ones who experienced it firsthand. The other side simply stood there, didn't even make a move, and the battle was over. It's truly infuriating to compare yourself to others.

They were still kneeling on the ground when Miaolian began to control the Dao energy within her body. Soon, everyone on the ground felt a lightness in their bodies. Before they could recover, several figures suddenly appeared beside them.

The people on the ground looked closely and realized they were a group of monks. The two monks in the lead were a young man dressed in monastic robes, but his eyes revealed a sense of vicissitude that did not belong to his appearance. However, this made him look kind and compassionate.

The other one was burly, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He wore a string of Buddhist beads around his neck, each bead the size of a fist. He had a fierce look on his face and didn't look like someone to be trifled with. If it weren't for his Buddhist disciple attire, people would have thought he was a local tyrant.

Before the people on the ground could recover from Miao Lian's oppressive aura, they were overwhelmed by the oppressive aura emanating from the two people in front of them, making it hard to breathe.

All the visitors looked at Miaolian in the air. Miaolian still kept his eyes closed, constantly controlling the Dao essence in his body, and the surrounding golden light kept being drawn into his body.

Finally, the lotus flower beneath his feet shrank continuously, eventually drifting towards the red dot between his eyebrows. A flash of golden light appeared, and the red dot disappeared, replaced by a golden lotus flower in the shape of a budding flower.

It reduced his original allure and added a touch of divinity, making him look more holy and benevolent, like a god from the heavens fallen to earth, inspiring awe.

Miaolian opened her eyes, looked at the person on the ground, and walked through the air to the group of monks.

He gestured with his hands, saying, "Amitabha! My two senior uncles, fellow disciples!"

"Amitabha!"

The monks returned the greeting in unison.

Sheng Hui also said happily, "Your success in building your path is truly a cause for celebration! My nephew is indeed exceptionally talented, and we have not failed our senior brother's trust."

Miaolian said, "Miaolian's achievements today are largely due to the guidance of my senior masters and the care of my fellow disciples."

Miao Lian spoke these words from the bottom of his heart. He was exceptionally talented, and after entering the sect, no one looked down on him or was jealous of him. On the contrary, they took good care of him and respected him greatly, for which he was very grateful.

However, this wonderful atmosphere was interrupted by a single sentence: "Can you put down your flattery for a moment and take off the burdens on us? We're being crushed!"

Only then did they realize that in order to get here in time, they had used their spiritual power to resist the Dao aura emanating from Miao Lian. After that, they were busy checking on Miao Lian and forgot that they were in the mortal realm, not the cultivation world.

They also forgot that they were mortals and could not resist. Fortunately, they only used a little bit of spiritual power; if they had used any more force, they might have crushed them into mincemeat.

The group quickly withdrew their spiritual energy. Some of the people kneeling on the ground were already injured, and now they couldn't hold on any longer. Fuming's eyes rolled back and he fainted. The others didn't look too good either.

Several Buddhist disciples looked embarrassed, and the disciples next to them quickly took out pills to feed them.

Miao Lian could also sense that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she changed the subject, "Uncle-Master, although I have established my Dao foundation, my karmic ties in the mortal world are not yet severed, and I still need to understand the cause and effect of this matter."

Sheng Hui also knew that Miao Lian had informed him long ago, and replied, "Of course, but you have already attracted the attention of others. For your safety, we must stay by your side."

Miaolian replied, "Yes!"

This matter can be considered closed.