Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 935 - 933: Taking Over Shaolin, Titled Buddha King! [Third Update]

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The vast expanse of Mount Shaoshi was eerily silent, devoid of any sound.

All the monks were stunned, staring at the youth who stood proudly in the void, receiving worship from the enormous and supreme Sakyamuni Supreme Buddha Statue.

Since the founding of Shaolin Temple,

the five ancestors of Shaolin have been the most revered entities for every monk of the temple.

Every monk at Shaolin Temple had to recite and memorize the Buddhist scriptures left by the Shaolin five ancestors before they could practice the secret techniques of the Buddhist martial arts.

Each and every monk at Shaolin Temple knew how important the five ancestors of Shaolin were to the temple.

And at the same time…

They also knew the exalted status that Supreme Shakya held among the five ancestors of Shaolin.

But today…

The supreme and omnipotent Sakyamuni Supreme Buddha Statue, left by their revered Supreme Shakya, was forcibly brought to its knees by a low roar from Xiao Yi.

This was akin to tossing their steadfast beliefs and faith onto the ground and trampling them viciously underfoot.

"How… how could this be possible?"

"How could the Supreme Shakya's Buddha Statue, the most exalted of all, truly kneel just because of a word from Xiao Yi?"

"I do not believe, I refuse to believe..."

Fa Kong's face shifted between light and dark as he roared at the Sakyamuni Supreme Buddha Statue, "Dharma Seal… Dharma Seal, what are you doing? Do you realize what you're doing? Get the statue back up, control the statue to get up..."

A voice of despair coming from inside the statue reached out, "Abbot brother, I… I've already tried my best! But the statue simply won't obey my commands, it… it… it…"

Dharma Seal's voice came to an abrupt halt.

Xiao Yi was seen stepping through the void, eventually standing atop the head of the Buddha Statue.

"How dare you act so recklessly?"

"Get off the statue's head immediately, you are desecrating the Supreme…"

The Shaolin Temple monks were furious, their eyes nearly bursting. This was one of the Shaolin five ancestors whom they worshipped daily with incense, how could they tolerate Xiao Yi trampling it underfoot?

Unmoved, Xiao Yi snapped his fingers lightly.

The Buddha Statue respectfully rose to its feet, facing the other four Supreme Buddha Statues, while Xiao Yi spoke calmly, "This is your last resort, isn't it? If you have no other tricks up your sleeve, it's my turn now!"

"Xiao Yi, contain your arrogance!"

"Though we do not know by what means you have subdued the Sakyamuni Supreme Buddha Statue, here we still have four Supreme Buddha Statues. Do you truly think you are the Buddha King, able to cover the sky with one hand?" Fa Kong's voice was trembling.

A tinge of regret was beginning to loom over him.

If only he had not been blinded by greed, and the unwillingness to see a young man rise above him,

he would have already accepted Xiao Yi's identity as the heir of Supreme Shakya.

And now…

Not only could Shaolin Temple have avoided the loss of top experts like Fa Yan, they would have also gained a strong fighter comparable to the Supreme Venerate Realm.

But there are no pills for regret in this world.

From the moment he made a move against Xiao Yi, trying to capture him and force out the secret scriptures, the outcome was already sealed.

"Buddha King? That title isn't too bad. Once I've taken charge of Shaolin Temple, my title shall be Buddha King!"

Xiao Yi gently stroked his chin, his lips curling up in a faint, radiant smile. However, before this, he would have to completely defeat Fa Kong and the others, bringing them to total submission!

He had no intention to kill Fa Kong and the others.

His purpose was to use Shaolin Temple to deal with Celestial Dragon Temple and the Celestial Dragon Supreme. Naturally, it was best to keep the strength of Shaolin Temple as intact as possible.

Of course.

If Fa Kong and the others continued to resist stubbornly to the end, Xiao Yi wouldn't mind slaughtering them all.

"You all want to obtain the legacy of my secret technique, don't you? Open your eyes wide and look carefully—this is the legacy you have been dreaming of acquiring…"

Xiao Yi's voice suddenly echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

Following that…

A golden light burst forth from the tip of his foot, being the energy of the Supreme Shakya sealed within the Divine Sealing Tree, and as this energy merged into the Buddha Statue,

Instantly.

The entire Buddha Statue seemed to come alive.

Rays of golden runes burst from its buddha eyes and rapidly withdrew back into the pupils, converging toward the center of its forehead. Eventually, they formed a golden vertical eye—behold, the Heavenly Eye!

"The Heavenly Vision ranked seventh among the thirty-six Secret Techniques?"

"Did he, he actually managed to bestow the Heavenly Vision upon the Buddha statue?"

"What kind of monster have we provoked?"

Fa Kong and the others felt an icy chill all over their bodies.

Heavenly Vision!

One of the thirty-six Secret Techniques of Buddhism.

Once cast, it pierces through the veils of the world.

Hum!

A silver light burst forth from that third eye, striking the Supreme Buddha Statue where Fazhen stood. The statue shuddered violently, and Fazhen and his companion were forcibly drawn out by the Heavenly Vision.

They stood before the statue, utterly bewildered.

Without Fazhen and his companion's control, the statue lost its divine radiance and stood there, frozen like a mere carving.

Following that...

Xiao Yi once again controlled the statue, launching numerous attacks.

Each one was the strongest among the seventy-two peerless skills or the thirty-six Secret Techniques, also long-lost techniques of Shaolin Temple.

Ksitigarbha Reincarnation Fist!

Thousand-Hand Guanyin Skill!

Mahavairocana Mantra...

Under this barrage of attacks.

The four Supreme Buddha Statues were completely stripped of their splendor, and Fa Kong and his peers were all forcibly extracted from them, standing rigidly like wooden statues under the command of the Heavenly Vision.

Though their consciousness remained clear, they were utterly unable to control their own bodies.

They could only watch as Xiao Yi approached them.

Xiao Yi's hands clasped behind his back, his calm gaze sweeping over the individuals before him, his mouth curling into a faint smile. His serene eyes finally rested on Fa Kong, and he spoke lightly, "Fa Kong, there are two paths before you now..."

Fa Kong's expression was grave as he watched Xiao Yi, saying nothing.

Xiao Yi smiled slightly, holding up a finger, "The first path, you continue to resist stubbornly, and I won't mind slaughtering you all. As long as the four Celestial Dragon Supremes remain, Shaolin Temple's status in the Western Province won't waver at all, and besides, I am confident I could persuade the four Celestial Dragon Supremes to endorse my succession!"

The expressions on Fa Kong and his companions' faces changed at once.

Fa Kong even scoffed, "Do you truly believe in such a fantasy? Would the four Supremes heed you?"

Xiao Yi replied indifferently, "With my mastery of the complete lineages of one hundred and eight gates, if I agree to offer all these lineages, do you think the four Supremes would support me?"

"You..."

Fa Kong's face turned exceedingly ugly. Although he was very reluctant to admit it, he understood that if Xiao Yi truly decided to hand over the lineages, the four Celestial Dragon Supremes would undoubtedly support him without reservation.

After all.

In the eyes of those four Supremes, as long as the doctrine of Shaolin remained unextinguished, it didn't matter who presided over it.

Fa Kong's face turned starkly grim, yet he had to suppress the fury in his heart and said through clenched teeth, "What's the second path?"

Xiao Yi was inwardly pleased.

As long as the other party spoke, he was nearly successful by a large margin!

Obviously...

Between being wiped out and living, Fa Kong and his companions knew how to choose.

After all.

No one who could cultivate to this realm would be a fool.

Xiao Yi raised a second finger, "The second choice, acknowledge me as king, with Shaolin Temple looking to me as the leader. In return, not only will I not kill you, but I will also pass on the exclusive techniques of Buddhism to you without reservation!"

Hum!

With these words, Fa Kong and his peers found it hard to remain composed.

Why did they attack Xiao Yi?

Wasn't it because they feared another young master lording over them? Wasn't it because they worried that Xiao Yi would not hand over the lineage?

With this in mind.

Fa Kong and the eight exchanged glances, brought their hands together in a salute, and reverently chanted Amitabha, saying in unison, "We greet you, Buddha King!"

Xiao Yi's mouth curled up slightly, his eyes sparkling brightly, "I am one step closer to leveling the Celestial Dragon Temple and severing their lineage!"