This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

It's hard to imagine that in that place of carnage, where black mist and blood intertwined and permeated the air, resembling a hellish battlefield, the sudden sound of sacred Buddhist chants, like heavenly music, created a stark contrast.

The group from Burning Ash Temple were the first to sense this abnormality.

The young monk Miaowu, who had already suffered severe injuries, felt a sudden tremor in his heart the moment Xiaoxingchen stepped into the Mirror Flower Water Moon, as if he had been struck by lightning.

The image of Pigsy behind him began to sway automatically without any wind, and a huge pig's head appeared on its own, as if it had awakened from a deep sleep.

People even saw a hopeful light shining on the face of the Dharma image, which made people wonder if the Dharma image was alive.

After Bajie's Dharma form appeared, he actually clasped his hands together and respectfully bowed to the cross-legged Buddha figure before Xiao Xingchen. If Xiao Xingchen were to see this scene, he would surely be filled with countless thoughts and reflections. The young monk Miaowu was greatly shaken. Ignoring his injured body, he immediately tried to rush out, but was pulled back tightly by Hua Xiaolou.

"Don't be impulsive. The danger ahead is unfathomable. You've seen this mysterious array diagram yourself; it's no ordinary object. We can't be hasty." Hua Xiaolou's voice carried a hint of urgency and worry.

"You don't understand, you don't understand, we've really found it, we've really found it!" the little monk excitedly repeated this phrase over and over.

"What did they find? What exactly is the Silent Temple searching for?" This question arose in many people's minds.

"Of course I'm looking for the Silent Temple, what else do you think I'm looking for?"

Miaowu remained tight-lipped, revealing nothing even when pressed for details, only relentlessly pursuing the illusory and unreal world.

With Miaowu leading the way, the main group officially caught up with Xiaoxingchen and his group.

The situation was different for the Shen family. With the appearance of Tai Chi, all the major families in Yun Shen stopped in their tracks and remained motionless.

"Why, we've come this far, why are you retreating?" Shen Qiushuang was furious. After sacrificing so many lives, they actually backed down.

"Old Shen, you've seen it too. Didn't you think of anything when this array diagram appeared?" the Wei family patriarch asked solemnly.

“Although our Yun Shen family is forbidden from leaving, we still have a place to live. For thousands of years, our principle has been to not touch things we can’t afford to offend. With the appearance of this yin-yang fish, haven’t you noticed that this place is not as simple as you say? Can we really go and touch it?”

“Yes, Old Shen, money can be tempting, but look at us, we’ve suffered such heavy losses without even seeing what that demon tower looks like. How can you be sure we’ll come out once we’re actually inside?” the old man from the Lu family chimed in.

The old men all looked wary and guarded their surroundings. It wasn't that they were afraid, but rather that in the face of something mysterious, those who weren't at a higher level would only face one outcome if they rashly tried to make contact.

"Hmph, years of imprisonment have broken your spines. Since none of you wish to come, my Shen family will not force you. We can go on our own." Shen Qiushuang sneered, giving them no room for explanation, and leaped away.

Behind them, the Shen family members naturally followed closely, leaving the other Yun Shen families looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Old Shen is going to suffer a great loss,"

"So, Lao Wei, have you discovered something?"

"Yes, the Buddha's light has appeared. This isn't a place to suppress demons; it's a place to suppress a Buddha," the Wei family patriarch said slowly, watching the Shen family members' departing figures.

"What? Buddha?"

These words sent a shiver down the spines of everyone who remained. While Buddhas were often mentioned in legends, in reality, Buddhas were rarer than demons.

There are countless temples in the world, but almost none can truly be called Buddhist temples. Therefore, people generally laugh off rumors about Buddhism, considering them exaggerated.

Although the great demons were suppressed, their existence can still be traced back to ancient times, and myths of great demons battling the heavens circulate in the Nine Heavens. These legends allow people to directly perceive the existence of demons. However, there are almost no detailed records about Buddhas.

The unknown is what's frightening, which is why many people choose to keep their distance from Buddhism.

“Yes, how could a Buddha be suppressed here? And why hide it with the excuse of suppressing demons? I think we should leave quickly, otherwise once a Buddha awakens, we will all be brainwashed and submit to him. Buddhist power is a belief, and I don’t want to be someone else’s puppet.”

The Lu family patriarch wanted to ask something more, but the Wei family clearly had no intention of saying anything more. They retreated directly towards the exit. Fortunately, the Shen family moved slowly, which prevented them from getting far from the exit. The Wei family believed that retreating now was a wise choice.

"They're all cowards, Ancestor, please don't mind them,"

Shen Hao, along with the people from the water, followed closely behind the Shen family patriarch, their faces filled with resentment.

"It doesn't matter. Anyone who follows us is an ally. What the Shen family possesses, you can also possess."

Shen Qiushuang was also furious. He had not expected the Wei and Lu families to withdraw, and even felt a sense of betrayal.

The people in the water whispered and murmured behind them.

"Elder, I did not detect any great demon's inheritance here."

Yun Xiyao possesses the inheritance of the Demon Emperor and has an innate affinity for great demons. However, as she travels, she increasingly feels that this place has no connection with great demons.

"How could that be? This is the Yong'an Ancestral Temple, a place to suppress great demons. That is an indisputable fact."

Shangguan Yun became suspicious.

“I don’t quite understand either, but the sudden withdrawal of the people from Yun Shen just now might be because they sensed something. We must change our strategy. I have a feeling that disaster is imminent. Please believe me, I am about to enter the seventh realm, and my perception of the outside world is much more acute than yours.”

Yun Xiyao's words made Shangguan Yun frown, looking around with a puzzled expression, wondering if the information was wrong.

"No need to worry. Even if we encounter any difficult problems, we can handle them with ease. If you encounter an insurmountable predicament, Xiyao, you should leave first and don't worry about us."

Shangguan Yun's attitude was firm, and Yun Xiyao could not say anything more. However, she was secretly on guard. There was an aura here that she found extremely disgusting, as if it concealed endless dangers.

She didn't even think deeply about what kind of aura could make a demon feel disgusted.

The sudden appearance of Buddha's light not only caused a sensation in the black mist, but the golden light also pierced through the void, illuminating Yong'an as if it were a fairyland. Waves of Buddhist chants spread out, making the entire Yong'an seem like a fairyland.