I was a charlatan in India

As mentioned before, the moment Mahata became a believer, he illuminated the surroundings like a torch.

From the perspective of the Shenhe River, it forms an even more magnificent and dazzling halo.

And this halo would occasionally flash suddenly.

After the connection was severed by the Shen River, Mahata pondered for a while and quickly found a new method.

He searched for lingams in the vicinity, and tried to visit each one he found.

Most people still respected this high-ranking monk from the capital, and at least did not turn him away.

As Mahadra approached the Linga...

Soon, he will be able to quickly pinpoint the Shen River by following its connection with the believers!

"Damn it, we don't have any deep-seated hatred for each other, why are you always targeting me!"

Shenhe became furious as he severed ties with his followers once again.

Damn it, how many believers have we lost already!

I've hung up on you so many times. It's obvious I don't want to see you. Don't you know how to be discreet?

Damn it, if I were to bestow a blessing upon him and teach him a lesson, how much energy would that require!

Now I can mobilize the power of ascetic practice, so don't treat me like a pushover!

The answer soon became clear.

Killing this Mahata once would require approximately eighty square meters of ascetic effort.

Eighty square meters...

Recently, many believers have been practicing asceticism in exchange for food, and Shenhe can really afford it.

Or rather, far fewer than one might imagine.

After all, coming from the modern world had almost exhausted Agni's ascetic efforts; the trouble was only caused by the disciples of Mahada.

In Shenhe's mind, winning over this eminent monk should have been even more expensive.

Are all the people in this world glass cannons, capable of attacking high and defending low?

But what does it mean to kill him "once"? Does it mean he can be resurrected?

The space did not respond.

Another believer's connection was captured by Mahata, and soon the other party began to probe along this clue.

"Is this never going to end?!"

"Bless him! Make your move! Teach him a lesson!"

However, Shenhe did not mobilize much energy, only about forty square meters, and aimed at Mahata, issuing the attack order.

He didn't want to push things too far.

Such a high-ranking monk must have a powerful backer; killing him directly would likely cause a lot of trouble.

Let's test the waters first, and hopefully the other party will know what's good for them!

Shot!

"As you wish!"

Shenhe gritted his teeth and issued the order to attack!

With his command, the power of his arduous cultivation surged into the Heavenly Prison like an arrow released from a bow!

Meanwhile, a storm was brewing in Varanasi!

The sky suddenly darkened, the sun and moon lost their light, as if even the light itself was afraid.

A dark, oppressive aura enveloped the entire city.

"What...what's going on?!"

Panic gripped the crowd, and even Mahata became tense.

Something big is about to happen!

Immediately afterwards, a golden light pierced the sky!

"Whoosh—!"

The clouds churned and were cleaved in two by the golden light, then lined up in a row like an array!

Immediately following, accompanied by profound Sanskrit chants, a majestic and indifferent golden vertical eye suddenly appeared, carrying a terrifying pressure that blotted out the sky!

It hung high in the air, slowly opening its eyes.

His gaze, as if it were tangible, instantly fixed on the Mahakasyapa in the courtyard below.

Mahata felt his whole body stiffen, as if he had been frozen into a thousand-year-old ice, and he was instantly unable to move!

Oh no, it's coming for me!

The entire city was in shock.

"What...what is that?!"

"The Heavenly Eye! It's the divine eye of the Great Heaven!"

"Destruction! The Eye of Destruction has opened! Is the end of the world here?!"

The earthenware pot in the vendor's hand shattered, the bathers on the Ganges River froze in the water, and the noblemen in their grand mansions turned pale.

Before divine power, all beings are equal.

No, it should be said that the older Brahmins were more afraid.

These golden vertical pupils are exactly the same as the wrathful appearance of the Great Deity recorded in the ancient texts!

This……

Is Varanasi about to be destroyed?

Many people have heard increasingly distorted rumors recently, and those who have participated in spreading these nonsense are even more terrified!

O God, forgive me!

"Divine punishment...this is divine punishment! There really is a god!"

The courtyard is a stress center.

Mahata was covered in cold sweat, feeling as if he were carrying a mountain.

There's no doubt that the other party got angry!

He was a cultivator, so he naturally knew about the existence of extraordinary powers.

He originally thought he had discovered a great master, and was eager to exchange ideas.

I did notice when the other party's link disappeared.

But regardless of their faith, devout believers are always a rare sight.

Therefore, he did not want to miss out.

Unexpectedly, after repeated probing, the other party became furious.

Judging by their imposing presence, they might not be easy to deal with!

...Indeed, I was too offensive. If I survive this time, I must correct this bad habit!

His usually placid face underwent a dramatic change for the first time; he clasped his hands together and quickly began chanting proverbs.

"Om!"

A brilliant and solid golden Buddhist light suddenly erupted from his body, growing without wind.

In an instant, it transformed into a semi-transparent giant bell phantom, firmly enveloping Mahata.

"Thump!"

As a grand bell rang out, the illusory image instantly solidified, with Sanskrit characters flowing across the bell and Buddhist chants faintly emanating from it.

At this moment, the vertical eye in the sky also exuded a powerful aura of destruction, with divine fire surging forth.

The black and red beam of light roared as it slammed into the courtyard where Mahata was!

Shenhe in the space was also dumbfounded.

He never expected himself to be so powerful.

Judging by the power of this giant light cannon, it's likely to blow up the surrounding buildings as well.

Oh no, my believer!

He didn't want to involve innocent people.

At this moment, the believers were terrified.

Oh no, could it be that I let this heretic into my house and incurred the wrath of the heavens?

He could only kneel on the ground and pray desperately.

In a flash, Mahata also caught a glimpse of the trembling believer behind him.

His instinct for self-preservation screamed, warning him to completely withdraw the Buddha's light from himself!

That attack was terrifying; if not handled properly, it could really be fatal!

Can……

This attack was mostly self-inflicted, causing innocent people to suffer, which also goes against his cultivation philosophy!

He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and began chanting Buddhist mantras.

"Duh!"

With a low shout, Mahata forcibly expanded the already formed golden bell phantom, splitting it into light and shadow, attempting to protect the believers and the courtyard together!

This action will undoubtedly weaken the already constructed defenses significantly.

But the next second, the believer vanished!?

The believer felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and then found himself in an unfamiliar space with a slightly sour and rotten smell.

This was grabbed by Shenhe and casually thrown into the small dark room where rotten fruit was stored.

Then, the divine fire roared in and struck Mahata hard!

"Snap... crack!!!"

The already dim golden bell shattered instantly, but even so, Mahakasyapa still sent out rays of Buddhist light to protect the courtyard as much as possible.

However, this is genuine divine power, which is undoubtedly a devastating blow to the Buddhist community, which still belongs to believers.

Soon, this attack shattered all his defenses, crushing them all!

"boom--!!!"

Completely crushing everything in its path!

Mahata stood frozen in place, slowly and incredulously lowering his head.

With this blow, his heart was pierced through!

All that remained was a hole the size of a bowl, and the surrounding area was charred and carbonized, with even the blood dried up!

Through the hole, one can vaguely see a messy courtyard behind it.

"Well……"

Mahata's throat bobbed, as if he wanted to chant his final Buddha's name, but only a mouthful of hot blood foam gushed out.

The light in his eyes dimmed rapidly, his shoulders swayed, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud!

In the sky, the majestic and terrifying giant eye slowly closed after faithfully fulfilling Shenhe's command.

The clouds were then allowed to close, and the sky gradually returned to normal.

It was as if that earth-shattering blow had just been an illusion for the entire city.

Within the space.

Shenhe's face was also pale.

It wasn't just because his arduous training had been greatly depleted, but also because the power and impact of this attack far exceeded his expectations.

What the hell? The so-called "killing" power of asceticism, could it mean instant death in one move?

With only half of its energy used, from any perspective, Mahakasyapa is already dead!

Oh no, this is a huge problem!

No, wake up! I don't want to get into trouble with the Sangha during Ashoka's time!

A high-ranking monk!

Holy monk!?

At the same time, Shenhe clearly felt a gaze that was highly similar in nature to the divine power he had just felt quickly lock onto him!