Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 942 - 940: A Misstep Turns Out Right?! [Third Update]

Lord Tie fumbled with confusion.

Indeed, he had never heard of any "Buddha King" title within Buddhism. Yet now, seeing Xuan Cang and Guang Liang—who once seemed invincible and haughty—showing such great respect towards Xiao Yi.

For a moment,

It felt to him as if he had been slapped multiple times across the face.

"Both leaders of major Buddhist Nations hold such reverence for this Buddha King, and yet Lord Tie knows nothing?"

"Maybe it's not that he doesn't know, perhaps his faith isn't truly with Buddhism, so he simply doesn't care about a so-called Buddha King?"

"Not caring about the Buddhist faith? Could it possibly be that he truly is from the Demonic Path?"

Lord Tie was oblivious to the fact that within the crowd, a child and a hunchbacked old man were quietly spreading rumors. Having sparked this speculation among the congregation of Ten Thousand Dragons City, the duo then vanished without a trace.

These two were naturally Little Lin and Monk Jie Se.

Both were not inferior in power to Lord Tie, and they had long infiltrated Ten Thousand Dragons City.

At this moment.

In the narrow alley leading to the lord's mansion in Ten Thousand Dragons City, Little Lin and Monk Jie Se exchanged glances: "We must hurry to the lord's mansion, the boss hasn't given us much time!"

"Don't worry, master, this old monk has already found out everything!" Monk Jie Se earnestly said.

The two then quietly disappeared.

At the same time…

The whispers among the crowd grew louder and louder, causing Lord Tie to notice the discussions. His face turned extremely unsightly, filled with indescribable grievance: Am I from the Demonic Path? Have your brains been kicked by a donkey? I am a staunch follower of Celestial Dragon Temple, blessed by the Celestial Dragon Supreme's grace. How could I possibly belong to the Demonic Path?

And this Buddha King, I really haven't heard about it at all!

"How dare you, Lord Tie! Seeing the Shaolin Buddha King and you won't salute?" Xuan Cang said with a stern voice.

Amitabha!

Guang Liang placed his palms together, chanting the Buddha's name: "Xiao Buddha King is a paragon of Buddhism, a beacon of righteousness, a noble existence comparable to Buddha Supreme. Lord Tie, is this how Celestial Dragon Temple treats the Buddha King?"

A paragon of Buddhism?

A beacon of righteousness?

A noble existence comparable to Buddha Supreme?

Lord Tie was dumbstruck, looking at the resolute expressions of Xuan Cang and Guang Liang, even beginning to doubt himself: "Could it be, the Buddhism I believe in is a fake? Otherwise, why have the monks from Celestial Dragon Temple never mentioned the existence of a Buddha King to me?"

However,

As a staunch follower of Celestial Dragon Temple, he naturally wouldn't waver in his faith easily, shaking his head: "Impossible, Celestial Dragon Temple is definitely the orthodox Buddhism. This Buddha King must not be an orthodox title of Buddhism; otherwise the monks would definitely have informed me!"

At that moment…

Xiao Yi joined his palms together, smiled gently: "Amitabha, these are just empty titles, Lord Tie need not mind. Abbot Xuan Cang, Abbot Guang Liang, you should not blame Lord Tie for this!"

"Following Buddha King's edict!" Xuan Cang and Guang Liang hurriedly responded respectfully.

Lord Tie's face showed a tint of shame: "I showed not an ounce of respect towards the Buddha King, yet he is actively exculpating me. Truly deserving as a paragon of Buddhism, a beacon of righteousness. And here I was doubting his very identity? That's simply… lower than pigs and dogs..."

If Xiao Yi were aware of Lord Tie's thoughts, he would certainly burst into laughter.

This silly fellow!

The title Buddha King was just coined by him casually. There isn't a second Buddha King in Buddhism. Moreover, Xiao Yi's effort to absolve Lord Tie was merely to make actions more convenient later on.

Who would have imagined that Lord Tie might nearly waver in his faith because of this?

Amitabha!

Xiao Yi joined his palms together, lamenting for the people compassionately: "Xuan Cang, Guang Liang, and Lord Tie... My arrival here as the Buddha King is to advise against stirring unnecessary disasters. The disputes between Buddhist and Daoist sects are merely differences in perspective, yet if they provoke wars that annihilate nations, the innocent believers will be the ones who suffer most. You must restrain any destructive thoughts!"

Within Ten Thousand Dragons City.

Millions of followers became teary-eyed: "Look, this is indeed a true paragon of Buddhism, a beacon of righteousness! He doesn't seek his own benefits nor cares about the propagation of Buddhism, but considers us insignificant followers?"

"From now on, Xiao Buddha King will definitively be one among the Buddhas I hold faith in!"

"This is indeed a true Buddha, seeking no rewards, yet dedicating his heart for us all..."

Conversations among the followers whispered on.

Every gaze towards Xiao Yi was filled with gratitude and sincerity.

Lord Tie showed a look of shame, joined his hands in a Buddhist gesture, and responded while speaking apologetically: "Xiao Buddha King is right, indeed we should not involve innocent believers!"

Xuan Cang nodded and said: "Hearing a single word from Xiao Buddha King surpasses a hundred years of Buddhist practice, Xuan Cang admits his mistake!"

Guang Liang also adopted a humble and repentant demeanor.

Xiao Yi hummed in response and cast an inexplicable look towards Xuan Cang.

Xuan Cang got the hint and said: "Xiao Buddha King, although it's true that we have erred by initiating a war that leads to a nation's destruction. However, we did so because we cannot tolerate how Celestial Dragon Temple outwardly preaches the Buddhist path while misleading followers, and secretly engages in despicable demonic practices..."

Guang Liang righteously said: "Brother Xuan Cang is right, all of us are doing this for the believers, for Buddhism..."

"Indeed, I have heard about Celestial Dragon Temple practicing demonic arts in secret, but after all, there is no concrete evidence, and the mere presence of a demonic cultivation site at Luo Feng Slope is hardly convincing!" Xiao Yi said with a troubled expression.

Xuan Cang spoke: "Please be assured, Xiao Buddha King, naturally we would not just connect Celestial Dragon Temple with demonic paths because of one cultivation site!"

"Oh? So, Abbot Xuan Cang, you have obtained new evidence?" Xiao Yi raised his eyebrow.

"Exactly!"

Xuan Cang nodded firmly, pointing angrily at Lord Tie, "The evidence lies within the mansion of Lord Tie. I've received information that Celestial Dragon Temple has turned Ten Thousand Dragons City into a gathering place for believers to cover up the demonic practices they execute in secret. They have set up a huge demonic cultivation site underground in the mansion!"

"Nonsense, I have been stationed in Ten Thousand Dragons City all this time and never discovered any demonic cultivation site..." Lord Tie said furiously, his face turning red and his eyes flashing with rage.

He was sincerely aggrieved!

Lord Tie was a true hardcore Buddhist follower, firmly believing that Celestial Dragon Temple had absolutely nothing to do with demonic paths.

Xiao Yi said: "Abbot Xuan Cang, how about this..."

Xuan Cang spoke emphatically, word by word: "Xiao Buddha King, I, Xuan Cang, dare to pledge with my life and Buddhist soul that there indeed is a demonic cultivation site beneath the mansion of Ten Thousand Dragons City. If this statement has even the slightest falsehood, may the Buddhist thunder strike me and shatter my Buddhist soul..."

Hiss!

That was indeed a grave oath!

Above the sky, clouds churned and thunder boomed.

This made the powerhouses of Ten Thousand Dragons City reveal shocked expressions, and they couldn't help but believe it a bit.

Such was an oath on one's Buddhist soul and life!

Who would dare to gamble with their life if they weren't completely sure?

Xiao Yi's expression became serious as he looked towards Lord Tie, whose expression was fluctuating.

Lord Tie's face changed continuously.

He was sure of his innocence, absolutely uninvolved with demonic paths, but... Xuan Cang's dire oath left him uneasy; who would dare to use their life for an oath if not truly confident?

"Lord Tie, it's said that one can know faces but not hearts, and what more for a colossal entity like Celestial Dragon Temple? Perhaps, some tactics they conduct in secret are unknown to you..." Guang Liang said in a low haunting voice.

This made Lord Tie shudder: Right, I'm indeed innocent, but who knows if those people from Celestial Dragon Temple are all clean? If they really were hiding a demonic cultivation site in Ten Thousand Dragons City without my knowledge, and I vouched with my life, wouldn't I be wronged if I died?

At that thought.

Lord Tie spoke: "I, too, dare to swear with my life, I, Lord Tie, am guilt-free and have never been involved with demonic paths. However, to demonstrate my innocence, I am willing to let Xiao Buddha King inspect Ten Thousand Dragons City to prove that Celestial Dragon Temple has absolutely nothing to do with demonic paths..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

But at that moment...

Suddenly, from the direction of the mansion, there came a booming sound that shook the heavens, instantly spreading throughout Ten Thousand Dragons City, followed by the underbelly of the land rolling like a burrowing dragon.

The ground roared, and huge rifts spread all over the city.

Buildings collapsed one after another.

Amid the rolling dust,

a towering Demonic Qi shot straight into the sky.

Faintly visible, two figures in utter disarray burst out from the dust, led by Little Lin, who ran towards Xiao Yi, dragging a mouthful of blood and Monk Jie Se in a sorry state.

While running, Little Lin yelled: "Oh my god, there's really a demonic cavern underground, boss, save me..."

In the void.

Xiao Yi, watching the demonic Qi filling the sky, said blankly: "There's really a demonic cavern underground? Did we hit the mark unintentionally? Damn… Celestial Dragon Temple, and Celestial Dragon Supreme, it seems heaven wants to destroy you!"