Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader-Chapter 1360 - 1046: Taming the Fire Qilin! Equality for All Beings
Four days later, a burst of galloping horse sounds roared like muffled thunder, coming closer from afar, heading straight from the Song Country official road towards Hangzhou.
The thundering hooves kicked up a cloud of dust, swirling like a whirlwind, revealing row upon row of strong cavalrymen at the forefront, dressed in animal skins with open chested strong clothes, and wearing hats marked with long eagle feathers, each one broad-shouldered and robust.
"Black Wind passing through, make way quickly! Apologies for any offense!"
The leader, a burly man, shouted loudly, raising his horsewhip high in the air, swinging it in the air, then striking down heavily on the horse’s rump, making the strong horse neigh in pain and run even faster.
The following elite mountain bandits from Black Wind Village all imitated the shout, their voices spreading far along the official road, with the sound of horsewhips crackling, each fearless rider like a gale sweeping through, clearing the way.
The merchants and Martial World people on the road, who had already heard the shouts, saw this vanguard force and respectfully avoided them, whispering and pointing.
In Song Country, no one does not recognize where such attired heroic men come from.
Knowing this, they showed extraordinary respect, and made way willingly.
Once the road was clear, an even larger convoy immediately followed.
The convoy thrived, with eight strong Da Wan Steeds towing a massive cart rolling smoothly along mid-way in the convoy.
On the cart, a giant iron cage was fixed, with fierce fire dancing wildly in the wind, within which lay a mighty beast unmoving, its chest and abdomen clinging to the cage floor like glued, hiding its massive hoof and claws, radiating a palpably terrifying aura.
At this moment, at the front of the cart sat a extraordinarily robust man in black, wielding a broad red-hot saber emanating intense heat, sitting imposingly like a Demon God opposite the giant beast.
Rumble rumble rumble——
The convoy swiftly moved past, the air temperature gradually rising along the way, with the sounds of flapping wings echoing from distant mountains and forests, as large numbers of birds, sensing the terrifying threat, fled their nests.
Pedestrians and merchants on either side of the road only felt as the convoy approached, the temperature rose, a rolling heat wave accompanied by hot wind hit their faces, the air seemed to twist, almost visibly filled with floating dust, making their foreheads sweat from the heat, yet a chilling sense of doom gripped them.
Martial World people who already knew the news were shocked, realizing the rumored fierce Fire Qilin beast was as terrifying as feared, with a mix of awe and fear, craning their necks to see inside the convoy surrounded by cavalry.
Ordinary citizens and merchants unaware of the news were anxious and uneasy, discussing what events transpired.
Suddenly, a repressed, low roar akin to muffled thunder bursting in a pipe suddenly erupted from the convoy, full of impatience and fatigue, yet still overwhelmingly mighty.
This roar was like a sudden gust of hot wind on flat ground, making everyone who heard it experience ringing ears, accelerated blood flow, weak limbs, and near heart stop, almost collapsing to the ground.
The convoy horses panicked, neighed wildly, and stood up, halting movement.
"Whoa!"
"Whoa!"
"Calm down, calm down! Settle down!"
The cavalrymen appeared accustomed, immediately pulling reins to calm the horses, reorganizing the chaotic formation.
At this moment, a cold snort accompanied by an even stronger aura of authority suddenly burst from that robust man’s imposing figure on the cart.
All nearby felt as if a fierce wind hit them, their skin tightened, vision darkened, as though witnessing the current Emperor’s gaze and rage, nearly bowing in worship, all neighs, exclamations, and even distant bird songs instantly vanished, leaving the silence that could hear a pin drop.
This feeling came quickly and went quickly.
Jiang Dali, in a flash, exhibited his Divine Power, then quickly withdrew it, achieving mastery in releasing and retracting at will.
The first to bear the brunt of this Divine Power was the Fire Qilin, its pupils gradually showing struggle, occasionally emitting a soft howl, then a majestically low roar as if its ferocity suddenly rose, its eyes occasionally flashing away from Jiang Dali.
Jiang Dali knew that this beast had begun to develop respect for him, unwilling to meet his gaze was one such manifestation, only a little away from truly taming the Fire Qilin.
Over these four days, he wielded his Divine Power twice daily to intimidate the Fire Qilin en route.
Each time after intimidation, he would release the Breaking Realm Pearl, allowing the Heavenly Monk Primordial Spirit to influence and lecture the weary, skittish Fire Qilin.
The duo’s seamless cooperation caused the Fire Qilin to not only weary from the journey and environment but also suffer unceasing dual torment, appearing unable to withstand much longer.
At this point, Jiang Dali also gained a clear understanding and mastery of the power of his Divine Power Martial Arts.
Utilizing the formidable martial art of Divine Power, he can consolidate the dragon energy, demonic qi, and even the Emperor’s aura within him, transforming it into a powerful divine momentum that strongly intimidates his enemies.
This intimidating force is not as simple as one plus one plus one equals three, but rather its power increases geometrically, inflicting numerous special effects such as "mental breakdown," "spiritual collapse," "dizziness and unconsciousness," and others on the enemy.
Jiang Dali once, during an experiment, had both Huiqi Monk and Dongfang Bubai by his side to experience it.
And the result of the experiment was—these two top-notch experts, even when merely brushed by the residual force, were intimidated for one to two breaths before they could shake off that state of mental shock, and even afterwards, they were left traumatized, lingering with psychological shadows.
This is sufficient to imagine the terrifying power of the martial art recorded in the "War God Chronicles," though unfortunately, each time this martial art is deployed, one’s spirit and mind are also consumed, as if having been through several great battles, leaving one quite exhausted.
Therefore, even though Jiang Dali is energetic and fond of battle by nature, he can currently only perform it twice a day.
And the Fire Qilin, after being subjected to nearly ten intimidations over four days, is now on the brink of spiritual collapse, on the verge of mental loss, filled with psychological shadows towards Jiang Dali.
At this moment, the Fire Qilin tiredly avoids his gaze, trying to close its eyes and nap.
Without hesitation, Jiang Dali once again opens the Breaking Realm Pearl, letting the Heavenly Monk within begin to preach to the Fire Qilin, continuing the frequent harassment.
"Amitabha! A single foolish thought ends Bodhi, a single wise thought births Bodhi... Fire Qilin patron, this monk greets you, deeply admiring your unyielding spirit, but be warned that pointless persistence is a sin, and pointless defiance is ignorance.
Why not let go of yourself, and others as well, awaken the good conscience within you once as an auspicious beast, do not be obstinate... Know that all beings are equal, we will not despise you for being a beast, even if you consider yourself a beast, we will adore you as family, as long as you lay down the killings and fury, and peacefully communicate with us...
Come, come, come... recite with me once—Namo Amitabha Buddha!"
The waves of the Heavenly Monk’s Primordial Spirit conveyed a long message of edification, making Jiang Dali break out in a sweat, with veins bulging on his arms, wanting to punch this monk and say, "Oh, go to hell!"
"Roar!"
The Fire Qilin’s tired eyes flashed with anger and impatience, immediately trying to turn its head, but the jingling chains restrained it, unable to escape no matter how it tried.
"Keep listening! When you are finally willing to submit to me, I will release you! As the village chief, I’ve always persuaded with reason, I just don’t believe you, Fire Qilin, are really so unreasonable."
Jiang Dali snorted coldly, thrusting the Great Strength Fire Qilin Saber before the fiery, impatient eyes of the Fire Qilin, keeping the pesky Heavenly Monk at a distance, continuing to edify the Fire Qilin.
The Heavenly Monk had long taken on the task of edifying the Fire Qilin, and despite the continuous chatter over four days, was very tired, but still highly cooperative now.
The main thing was that he now felt a sense of mission and was extremely gratified that Jiang Dali finally recognized his Buddhist principles and ability, representing that Jiang Dali had started to accept Buddhism, no longer resisting like at the beginning, thus promoting the spread of Buddhism.
What’s more admirable is that if the fierce beast Fire Qilin is tamed, it would also be a meritorious deed, hence the Heavenly Monk was full of energy, tirelessly dedicating his heart and soul to reform this beast.
He continued with sincerity, transmitting the waves of Primordial Spirit, "Fire Qilin patron, were you just feeling impatient, wanting to escape your mistakes, you are wrong again, which is knowing the mistake and repeating it, leading to Avici Hell, this mistake will always accompany you, transforming into the sin of cause and effect, hard to extricate from, why prolong suffering?
Be aware that whatever happens, we must face it with a smile, without complaints. Calmly, naturally, going with the flow. What determines a life’s change is only that moment the flower blooms in a hundred years...
Know that life has eight sufferings: birth, aging, illness, death, separation from loved ones, long-lasting resentment, unmet desires, and inability to let go.
Though you are a beast, in front of the Buddha, all beings are equal, you cannot escape these eight sufferings either, why prolong suffering?
Come, come, come—recite the revered name of our Buddha with me: Namo Amitabha Buddha!"
"Roar!"
The Fire Qilin suddenly stopped all actions, turning its head to Jiang Dali, letting out a low mournful sound, its tone rising and falling, remarkably gentle, as its dragon head lowered, its large lantern-like eyes rolling out hot tears.
The moment the hot tears rolled out, they were vaporized by flames, yet caught by Jiang Dali’s eyes, who couldn’t help but be overjoyed, leaping to his feet.
"Excellent! Hahaha! Excellent! Fire Qilin, you’ve finally decided to submit to this village chief!"
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(Additional update, a few minutes late, but still released, asking for end-of-the-month double monthly ticket)
