Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 881 - 879 Tian Yun Temple, Demon Arhat

"Amitabha Buddha!"

With the echo of the Buddhist chant, a monk dressed in a blood-red kasaya, with a kind face and benevolent eyes, walked out with a grin, full of admiration, "Truly worthy of Director Xiao, even with the monk's extra caution, you still discovered me!"

"Hmph!"

Little Lin snorted coldly, his disdain for monks profound, having seen the true nature of these so-called Buddhist monks at the Hanging Temple, and said icily, "Bald donkey, what are you following us for? Do you want to end up like Luo Feng?"

Monk Xue's face stiffened, a deep unease flashing in his eyes.

The horrifying state of Luo Feng's death was still vivid in his mind!

Monk Xue hastily said with a smile, "Misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding! The monk is nothing like that Luo Feng..."

Xiao Yi said indifferently, "What are your intentions for following me?"

Monk Xue quickly said, "Director Xiao, do you know the purpose and origin of that metal piece?"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi frowned slightly, fixing his gaze on Monk Xue, "Could it be that you know?"

Monk Xue smiled proudly, a hint of arrogance in his voice, "Of course I know a thing or two. This object is part of a map, indicating the path to the Hall of Longevity! Moreover, there are a total of eight pieces, and the one in Director Xiao's possession is indeed the fifth map fragment..."

Monk Xue looked at Xiao Yi expectantly, as if he anticipated a shocked expression from him.

However...

Faced with this news, which could stir up a commotion among all the powers in the Qingtian Realm, Xiao Yi remained as calm as a still well, a serene tranquility on his face, and said lightly, "Are you done?"

"Ah?"

Monk Xue nodded subconsciously.

Xiao Yi uttered, "Since you're done, then scram. If you appear before me again, you'll meet the same fate as Luo Feng!"

He gestured to Little Lin with a wave and turned to leave.

"..."

This left Monk Xue completely dumbfounded. Wasn't it unreasonable? Who in this world could resist the temptation of the Hall of Longevity?

Watching Xiao Yi and his companion getting further away, Monk Xue was as anxious as ants on a hot pan. With a resolute heart, he blurted out, "My Tian Yun Temple possesses the first map fragment..."

Xiao Yi and his companion halted abruptly.

Monk Xue only saw the pair become blurs before they turned into two streaks of rainbow light, appearing instantly before him as swift as thunder and not giving time to cover one's ears.

As their eyes met...

Xiao Yi's gaze, as if it could pierce through hearts, made Monk Xue's heart pound rapidly.

In just that brief moment of staring, beads of cold sweat the size of peas rolled down his forehead.

Xiao Yi asked expressionlessly, "Why are you telling me all this?"

There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Nor would pies just fall from the sky.

He certainly didn't think Monk Xue was so idle as to follow them all this way just to share this intel.

Huff!

Huff!

Monk Xue took a few deep breaths before he could force out an awkward smile and said, "Our temple's Abbot has dedicated his life to studying the Hall of Longevity, trying to locate it. Therefore, upon learning the news of this map fragment, the monk managed to enter the auction through the Crown Prince's connection. I never expected such a treasure to end up in Director Xiao's hands in the end, but the monk couldn't bear to see the Abbot disappointed, so I followed you all the way here. I hope that Director Xiao would accompany me to Tian Yun Temple and lend this map fragment to the Abbot to peruse..."

Xiao Yi remained silent.

But Little Lin, not sparing any face, scoffed with irony, "Who do you think you are? Such a treasure, and you think you can just borrow it?"

"No no no, you misunderstand!"

Monk Xue shook his head hastily, his face obsequiously saying, "It's not a loan for nothing! The monk is willing to trade it for the map fragment from my Tian Yun Temple, only to allow the Abbot to study it briefly before naturally returning it! What do you think?"

"Trade?"

Little Lin blinked in surprise, looking at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi touched his chin, the corners of his mouth curling up ever so slightly with a subtle cold smile, and said lightly, "Well then, let's take a trip with you!"

Monk Xue was overjoyed, "Thank you for your great kindness, Director Xiao. This poor monk will never forget it! Please, follow me..."

A party of three soared through the air, heading straight for the Tian Yun Temple.

...

Tian Yun Temple.

Situated within the Tianyun Mountain Range, it was said that the old abbot of Tian Yun Temple was once a disciple of the Supreme Buddha Sect in the Western Province. He later fell into the demonic path and became a demonic monk, which led to his expulsion by the Buddha Sect.

He eventually ended up in the Southern State and founded the Tian Yun Temple.

Although the way of the demonic monks was taboo in the Western Province and intolerable to the Supreme Buddha Sect,

it encountered no such opposition in the Southern State.

Instead, many with sinister dispositions were drawn to the demonic monks' rapid cultivation methods and powerful techniques.

As a result, the current Tian Yun Temple has also become a top force in the Nantian Dynasty.

It holds more power than even the top-tier families, by more than a slight margin.

Especially that old abbot at the Fifth Layer Heaven Honor Realm, who is enough to make other powers extremely wary.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Amidst the urgent sounds of slicing through the air,

Xiao Yi and his party of three entered the Tianyun Mountain Range and could see, from afar, the temple nestled within the middle of the mountain range.

The entire temple was resplendent with gold; its walls, both inside and out, were coated with dazzling gold paint.

Within the Great Buddha Hall at the center of the temple, there sat a colossal Buddha statue, a hundred meters tall, made entirely of gold. The statue's august aura was imposing and majestic.

However, beneath it was not a golden lotus seat but a black lotus platform emitting a strange aura.

This was the Black Lotus Buddha – the deity worshipped by the demonic monks!

Dong, dong, dong!

A series of loud, resounding bell tolls emanated from the temple, echoing throughout the Tianyun Mountain Range.

A radiant light burst from the depths of the temple, soaring skyward – myriad beams of light and thousands of auspicious streaks mingled with the mist of celestial clouds, creating a scene akin to an Immortal Realm.

Eighteen figures ascended simultaneously.

Each was clothed in blood-colored kasayas, some wielding Subdue-Demon Staffs, others holding Jingang Wheels, or carrying purple-gold bowls...

Each was surrounded by a halo of Buddha's light, their divine bearings like high monks on the path to enlightenment.

These eighteen were all experts from the Longevity Secret Realm.

Monk Xue, with a look of pride on his face, said to Xiao Yi with a smile, "It looks like the old abbot has sensed your arrival and has specially sent the eighteen Demon Arhats to welcome you two!"

Monk Xue gave a knowing glance to the eighteen figures before him.

The eighteen Demon Arhats immediately understood.

Each one of them radiated intense Buddha's light, especially the two leading Demon Arhats, known for subduing dragons and tigers, who had images of demonic dragons and tigers roaring behind them, emitting earth-shaking roars and deafening howls.

Their presence was tremendous!

Such powerful aura was enough to deter all around.

With a smiling face, Monk Xue said, "Director Xiao, these eighteen Demon Arhats of my Tian Yun Temple are quite remarkable, aren't they?"

Xiao Yi glanced at him and said without expression, "Where is your temple's old abbot?"

Not even eighteen Earthly Honor Realm powerhouses before him could make Xiao Yi flinch.

What would he care for these measly eighteen Human Venerate Realm Demon Arhats?

"..."

Monk Xue's face stiffened.

He had hoped to intimidate Xiao Yi and showcase the power of Tian Yun Temple, but once again, his plans came to naught.

"You wretched thing, keep smirking for now. Just wait until later, when I'll have you kneeling and begging this poor monk..."

Monk Xue thought viciously to himself, but his face bore a radiant smile as he said, "The old abbot is within the temple. Please, follow me!"

The group headed straight into the depths of the Tian Yun Temple...