The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1274 - Chapter 1274 Chapter 1373 Burning Lamp Buddha

Chapter 1274: Chapter 1373: Burning Lamp Buddha Chapter 1274: Chapter 1373: Burning Lamp Buddha Cangyunzi looked at the high-level leaders of the three sects gathered here and told them about the events in Qian Country without any concealment.

Although many of the attendees had already received the news, after listening to Cangyunzi’s narration, the brows of the high-level leaders of the three sects were tightly furrowed, and the atmosphere appeared extremely solemn.

“Cangyunzi, is that person’s strength really so formidable?” Not far away, Situ Yue, a top expert of the Confucianism Sect, asked with a face full of disbelief.

Situ Yue and Cangyunzi, top experts of the Confucianism Sect and Taoist Sect, had few rivals in the world. Even when facing the Three Emperors, they were not at a disadvantage.

Now, Cangyunzi said that there was an extremely powerful person in Qian Country, more terrifying than the Three Emperors. This sounded almost too mystical.

“Perhaps even if you and I joined forces, we could not compare to that person.” Cangyunzi simply said this.

Situ Yue’s face immediately turned ugly. Although she was reluctant to believe it, Cangyunzi would not talk nonsense here. It was very likely just as Cangyunzi had described.

But this was a very bad situation for the three sects. The three sects were currently aggressively advancing, and just as the situation was looking promising, the emergence of such a powerful figure posed a significant threat.

Moreover, with the Buddha Head missing and unlikely to return any time soon, without the Buddha Head to support them, what could the three sects use to confront this mysterious powerhouse?

“Three Heroes of Tao Sky, Female Swordsman of Confucianism Sect, and Dragon Elephant Arhat have already perished, and the other three have been captured. Should we attempt a rescue?” Someone from the Confucianism Sect spoke up.

“Of course we must rescue them. We have just so many top experts in the three sects; we cannot afford any more losses.” A person from the Buddhist Sect said.

“But how should we carry out the rescue? Elder Cangyunzi has already said that even he cannot contend with this mysterious powerhouse, and sending anyone else will only increase casualties.” A person from the Taoist Sect said.

After this person spoke, the hall immediately fell silent, and the others did not know what to say.

Situ Yue’s eyebrows were tightly knit as she looked at Cangyunzi and asked, “What do you think we should do?”

Cangyunzi had already formed a plan and immediately said, “You and I will travel together, return to Qian Country, and confront that person once more.”

Situ Yue said, “Did you not mention that even the two of us together are no match for that person?”

Cangyunzi nodded, “Indeed, so we need to ask for assistance from a top expert from the Buddhist Sect.”

“I see,” Situ Yue said and looked toward the people from the Buddhist Sect.

Cangyunzi also looked at the people from the Buddhist Sect and said, “Although the Buddha Head is temporarily missing, Burning Lamp Buddha is still present. He can lend a hand; please, people of the Buddhist Sect, bring out Burning Lamp Buddha.”

The people from the Buddhist Sect showed difficult expressions. They did not want to involve Burning Lamp Buddha, who had long withdrawn from worldly affairs, devoted himself entirely to Buddhism, and hardly managed the affairs of the sect anymore.

“There is no need,” they suddenly heard an old voice. Immediately, the entire Three Alliances Hall was illuminated with Buddha Light, accompanied by the chant of thousands of monks, and an old monk wearing a gray robe slowly walked into the hall.

Behind this old monk, three ancient lamps floated, with faint flames within them, yet they seemed to set the entire Three Alliances Hall ablaze, drastically raising the temperature.

Seeing this old monk’s arrival, everyone in the Three Alliances Hall stood up, including both Cangyunzi and Situ Yue.

The people from the Buddhist Sect were particularly shocked; they had just been wondering how to coax Burning Lamp Buddha, who had long withdrawn from secular matters, to come out, and now here he was, appearing on his own.

“Greetings to Buddha!” everyone from the three sects bowed together, showing great reverence, especially the members of the Buddhist Sect, who showed deep respect for Burning Lamp Buddha.

“Buddha, senior, we were just about to ask for your guidance,” Cangyunzi approached and bowed deeply to Burning Lamp Buddha, performing the bow reserved for the younger generation.

Situ Yue did the same. Although her expression remained cold, people from the Confucian Sect place great emphasis on propriety.

Burning Lamp Buddha’s face was very aged, almost as if he was nearing his last breath, his body emanated a heavy sense of twilight, like someone on the verge of death.

It was like the three ancient lamps behind him, their flames flickering weakly, seemingly ready to extinguish at any moment.

If Fang Lin had been there, the sight of the three ancient lamps floating behind Burning Lamp Buddha would have greatly astonished him.

Because these three lamps were none other than The Ancient Lamp of Flame God.

Fang Lin had one of The Ancient Lamps of Flame God, which he had obtained from Xuan Emperor and had been using ever since.

Later, Sky-Swallowing Fox had also used three Ancient Lamps of Flame God. After Sky-Swallowing Fox was defeated by Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the three Ancient Lamps of Flame God were obtained by him.

The Ancient Lamp of Flame God was an ancient treasure of Flame Emperor, with seven in total. Four were in Nine Countries, and the remaining three were all with this Burning Lamp Buddha.

Burning Lamp Buddha held a very high position in the Buddhist Sect; even the prominent Buddha Head had to bow as a junior in front of him.

Situ Yue and Cangyunzi, who were contemporaries of Buddha Head, also considered themselves juniors in the presence of Burning Lamp Buddha.

During his most glorious days, Burning Lamp Buddha was known as the foremost figure of the three sects. It was he who discovered Buddha Head when he was still a young novice and, seeing that he had great potential, personally taught him the teachings of Buddha, leading to what Buddha Head is today.

One could say that Burning Lamp Buddha was Buddha Head’s mentor. Even though he no longer dealt with the affairs of the three sects, everyone from the sects maintained their utmost respect for him.

“Buddha, we are troubling you,” said Cangyunzi.

Burning Lamp Buddha’s face twitched slightly, as if he was smiling, though the other half of his face remained rigid, creating a somewhat grotesque appearance.

Everyone present from the three sects knew that Burning Lamp Buddha had sat in meditation for nine hundred ninety-nine years, emerging with profound Buddhist teachings but also the unfortunate affliction of a paralyzed half-face.

Even with his profound cultivation, Burning Lamp Buddha could not heal his own half-face, which was the price he paid for grasping the profound teachings.

“Buddha Head is not here; if this old monk didn’t come forward, I fear you all would have complaints,” Burning Lamp Buddha said, his voice hoarse, but when every member of the Buddhist Sect heard his voice, a devoted expression appeared on their faces as if every word from Burning Lamp Buddha contained profound Buddhist teachings.

“Buddha, the younger generation is ashamed for not being able to save Dragon Elephant Arhat,” Cangyunzi spoke, his voice conveying regret.

Burning Lamp Buddha shook his head, “It’s okay, this is Dragon Elephant’s destiny.”

After saying this, Burning Lamp Buddha turned his gaze to Situ Yue, “I wonder how your master is? I have not ventured out for many years and haven’t visited him for a long time.”

With a solemn bow, Situ Yue responded, “Buddha, your concern is appreciated. My master is well.”

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