As Piaomiao was still sculpting a body on the lotus platform, Bodhisattva had already been released from the tower by Yuan Cheng.

Originally, Piaomiao, who had been demonized, was beaten all the way to near-death, and then imprisoned in the Buddha Tower for so long, being constantly cleansed and purified by the Buddha's light. By the time of release, Bodhisattva was already on the brink of death.

Yet he, such an existence, couldn't die... If it had been another Demon who could die, even one stronger than him, they'd have been reduced to ashes long ago under such circumstances.

Bodhisattva cast a resentful glance at the monks and trudged away.

In his current state, he's no match for the Ancient Buddha. A wise man knows when to retreat... once he heals, he'll return to show those bald donkeys a lesson. Perhaps even take down Zhao Changhe in the process... Bodhisattva never intended to give up on revenge against Zhao Changhe.

Wait for me!

His target of hatred also included Snow Eagle. Actually, Zhao Changhe and Piaomiao were absent from the ancient temple for quite some time. In the temple were only the Ancient Buddha and Cui Yuanyang, both at the Imperial Realm. The Ancient Buddha was obviously not a match for Snow Eagle, and was Cui Yuanyang's strength in the Imperial Realm even considered? It was clearly a great chance to enter, destroy the ancient temple, save people, and perhaps even kill Zhao Changhe, yet this cowardice, afraid of Zhao Changhe and Piaomiao like fierce tigers, missed the opportunity!

Indeed, those who usually hide in shadows lack the courage to face strong enemies. Had he dared to come, he'd know the ancient temple was empty!

Now it's too late for everything... truly a pity.

Watching the shadow of Bodhisattva leave with hatred, the Ancient Buddha sighed: "This was the best chance to suppress Bodhisattva for eternity, why do you listen so much to this King Zhao... What if this time the tiger is let go and Zhao's expectations aren't met, the future consequences will be endless, what to do then..."

Yuan Cheng said: "How could we want to release Bodhisattva... we have no choice, the Buddhist sect wants to revive in this world, we absolutely cannot offend King Zhao. With one command, he could probably purge us more thoroughly than the Late Emperor did."

The Ancient Buddha looked troubled and quite conflicted. After experiencing two major blows—the collapse of the heavens and the extermination of Buddha, the Buddhist sect truly could only tread carefully... Recalling the past prosperity of Spirit Mountain, one can only lament how the world has changed.

Yuan Cheng said: "Since Upper Buddha is so worried, why didn't you object or say anything in the first place..."

The Ancient Buddha smiled bitterly: "I don't know much about this King Zhao; what I fear is Piaomiao. You've not experienced the times of the Ancient God Demons and don't know what beings like Piaomiao represented back then, in the ancient times, I didn't even have the qualification to speak with her, she stood on equal footing with the Buddha... What's most incomprehensible is that on the Buddha Tower when Zhao questioned Bodhisattva, the demonized Piaomiao stood quietly behind him without making a sound, like a meek wife. I've been wondering if I am perhaps not fully awake..."

Yuan Cheng said: "We somewhat understand this feeling... Before the ancient gods and Buddhas could resurrect, watching him and the Vermilion Bird in love was the same feeling."

Ancient Buddha: "..."

He was silent for a long time before saying in a low voice: "It's different."

"Ah? We feel it's similar..."

"No matter what, Vermilion Bird is only under Emperor Ye's command, while among the few beings Emperor Ye never conquered was Piaomiao. Symbolically speaking, the territories under King Zhao's dominion now surpass those of Emperor Ye." The Ancient Buddha looked somewhat grave: "If the Heavenly Dao still existed, it would not permit such a being." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Yuan Cheng's heart skipped a beat, instinctively feeling these words were somewhat ominous, but when wanting to find Zhao Changhe to talk, he could no longer be found.

...

Bodhisattva reached his realm, surrounding Illusion Beasts turning into shadows and merging into the black mist, his weakened state visibly starting to recover quickly.

From behind came Snow Eagle's voice: "Weren't you captured? How did you return?"

Bodhisattva coldly said: "Don't wish for my return? Want to take over the forces here?"

Snow Eagle said: "They are controlled by you due to the Heart Demon, how could I take over, that's a joke. I'm just curious, with Piaomiao presiding and under the Soul Chain, how did you manage to escape..."

"I have my means to escape. Rely on you to save me?"

"It's not that I wouldn't save you, Zhao Changhe somehow always sensed where I was, losing the advantage of coming and going without a trace, going would be no different."

"But previously Zhao Changhe and Piaomiao were both journeying spiritually, not to mention saving me, it was the best chance to destroy Zhao Changhe's physical body! You should know, Zhao Changhe mainly cultivates Blood Evil Body Refining, his body is extremely important. Once destroyed, his strength would be decimated!"

Snow Eagle sighed: "You actually prioritize killing Zhao Changhe over saving yourself?"

Bodhisattva sneered: "Of course, Zhao Changhe is in mortal skin, even after body refining he's no more than postnatal flesh, very easy to kill. While I am not... "

Before finishing his words, a longsword silently pierced into his mist, and then the Sword Qi surged wildly, chaotically disrupting the Divine Soul.

Bodhisattva let out a miserable scream: "You're insane!"

"Really think you're immortal? Indeed, the world needs laws like yours, but it doesn't have to be you. Ye Jiuyou doesn't kill you merely to avoid passively taking over your laws, interfering with her own insights, but I don't care about that." Snow Eagle said calmly: "Originally you weren't my match, and I was wary you might be feigning weakness, but you are indeed weak to this extent, yet dare to appear defenseless before me..."

Bodhisattva's black mist twisted in pain: "You're no Innate Demon God, how could you assume my laws..."

"Wanna guess?"

"Are you... Destruction?"

"Right, since the last epoch, I've been waiting for today." Snow Eagle said calmly: "My laws have ultimately been overshadowed by Ye Jiuyou, my cultivation thus has a fixed upper limit, never able to break through. I have to find evil beyond her system to have a chance to stand on equal footing with her, you're the best choice..."