The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1176 - 201: True Self, Heart of Origin

Radiance, reaching everywhere.

All things are annihilated under the divine light, and even the Buddha and Demon energy fades away beneath its glow.

The Buddha Demon Technique of Ximie Tianlai was destroyed by the divine light, exposing even his own being beneath its brilliance.

"Wah—"

Ximie Tianlai spat out a red pill.

What shocked him more was the crack of blood between his chest and abdomen.

The Unbreakable Body of Tathagata that Ximie Tianlai possessed was flawed. This body was connected to the Step Lotus that was one with him and acquired through devouring.

However, before being consumed, Step Lotus deliberately left a flaw. That was the scar between the chest and abdomen, and as the Buddha Body was devoured, it transferred to Ximie Tianlai as a fatal flaw on his body.

Striking this scar could break the Unbreakable Body of Tathagata.

However, at this moment, Ximie Tianlai's wound was not because the flaw was struck, but because the Unbreakable Body of Tathagata could not withstand the divine light, causing this weakest point to break from internal pressure without external attack.

The divine light continuously radiated, spreading to all directions like the previous darkness, covering everything under its illumination.

Ximie Tianlai had no means of approaching even the body of Qing Yu.

Of course, approaching was of no use. Ximie Tianlai had already faced Qing Yu's fists and feet earlier. Suffice to say, perfect and flawless—for as far as Ximie Tianlai knew, there was no one whose technique could surpass Qing Yu's.

Invincible technique, the foundation of the Primordial Technique was also at the extreme peak; the True Body, the union of the Candle Dragon and the Saint and Demon Embryo, was seamlessly as one; such a person was truly terrifying.

"Truly a terrifying constitution, terrifying person!"

Ximie Tianlai retreated repeatedly, yet the demon runes on his face burned all the more brightly, "But I am not one to resign myself to fate."

"Ha!"

In a low growl, an avatar reappeared, both the white-robed Buddha Body and the black-robed Devil Body stood shoulder to shoulder, once again harnessing the Buddha and Demon Technique.

"Seven Evil Tuli—"

"Seven Buddhas Eradicate Sins—"

Both bodies shouted together: "Alan Saint Seal / Brahma Sea Strike."

Buddha energy and demon aura united once more, Ximie Tianlai using both bodies to wield the supreme esoteric Buddhist and Demon arts together, both bodies extended their palms, the Buddha Demon Seal countered the radiance, charging towards the source of the divine light.

"The Buddha Demon Technique is indeed exceptional."

In Qing Yu's eyes, dragon patterns spiraled, and a shadow of a dragon-headed snake-bodied Demon God loomed around him. The dragon's head slowly lowered, faintly merging with Qing Yu, with the divine light in the eyes growing ever more intense.

In an instant, the light surged again, two beams of Candle Dragon light shot from his pupils, directly striking the Buddha Demon Technique.

"Boom—"

Heaven and earth shattered as the collision erupted, unrestricted by above, below, left, or right, all directions, it was a scene of chaos, the destructive currents tearing everything apart.

In the place where the Qi Force clash was most intense, a slender white hand slowly reached out, tearing the current, followed by a shadow with white hair and black clothing emerging.

"The Buddha Demon Technique is indeed remarkable, but unfortunately on the foundation, even your Buddha Demon fused Unbreakable Body of Tathagata cannot contend with me."

Stepping through the extraordinarily perilous current, Qing Yu advanced towards Ximie Tianlai.

At this time, Ximie Tianlai was already seriously injured and in grave danger, the Unbreakable Body of Tathagata was broken, causing his injuries to worsen unabatedly.

"What a pity, if not for this scar left by Step Lotus, I could still have exchanged a few more moves."

Saying this, Ximie Tianlai shook his head, "But what good would a few more moves do, ultimately I'm not your match. However, witnessing such a terrifying True Body, merging Holy and Demonic aspects into one, at least brings some comfort to my heart."

Ximie Tianlai detested the selfish greed of humanity and denied the existence of Buddha and divine miracles. He wholeheartedly sought to incite disasters, to establish a new belief.

The existence of Qing Yu may not fulfill Ximie Tianlai's wish to establish a new belief, but he can bring unprecedented catastrophe to selfish humans.

To die at Qing Yu's hands is not a bad outcome for Ximie Tianlai.

At the very least, it's not to die by Step Lotus' hand.

"At least, this time, I am not defeated by you."

"Step Lotus!"

With the last shout, consciousness dissipated, and under a palm from Qing Yu, Ximie Tianlai perished.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for killing Five and a half stars villain Ximie Tianlai, acquiring item: You Tan Prayer Beads (Five and a half stars), Martial Arts: 'Seven Evil Tuli' (Five and a half stars), 'Seven Buddhas Eradicate Sins' (Five and a half stars)... (Next, martial arts won't be watered down.)"

The Martial Arts Enlightenment belonging to Ximie Tianlai was transmitted into Qing Yu's mind, not only the Demon Technique but also the true intent of the Buddhist Law.

"All law, all truth, are unattainable."

The Buddhist Law and Demon Intent played out completely in Qing Yu's mind and heart.

Qing Yu observed the insights of Ximie Tianlai's lifetime, the Brahma Seal appeared suddenly at the center of his brow, swirling with inexplicable radiance.

"Impermanence, all things have no self, Nirvana Silence, the root explanation of the Three Dharma Seals is to let the practitioner discard all karmic obstructions and reach the other shore. And within this, the 'I' is the root."

Above and below the heavens, only I am supreme.

The "I" here refers to the omnipresent, utterly free "great self," "true self," namely "perma-bliss and purity" of oneself.

The true essence of Buddhist practice is to break free from the worldly Sea of Suffering, to discard karmic obstructions, and see the true self.

"Thus, the Three Dharma Seals do not make practitioners abandon personal emotions, being unmoved by all things, but to see through to the true self, to hold to one's original heart, unwavering and undamaged, eternally free."

"Step Lotus dividing the malicious body Ximie Tianlai initially was for achieving this eternal freedom mental state reaching the other shore. He believed that abandoning the malicious heart discarded karmic obstructions, not knowing that both the good self and bad self are the self; when he abandoned the bad self, the 'I' was no longer complete."

"When understanding this heart, Ximie Tianlai and Step Lotus finally reached unity, where Ximie Tianlai was Step Lotus, realizing the true self. But by then, Step Lotus' destiny was running out, about to enter reincarnation."

"All his gain fell into my hands after all."

Qing Yu's gaze was radiant, as if washing away a layer of mundane dust, his mental state even more perfect.

He was already of high mindset, now grasping the true meaning of the Three Dharma Seals, having wiped away the last layer of dust, achieving true eternal freedom.

The true self and true nature, the teachings of Buddhist practice can be deep or shallow, as long as one holds to their true self and true nature, undisturbed by external worries, not giving birth to inner demonic illusions, then the mental state is achieved.

However, with the tumult of the mundane world and desires blinding the heart, to eternally guard this heart is harder than ascending to the heavens.

In other words, as long as this heart is eternally preserved, being in the Sea of Suffering is like the Other Shore, nowhere in the world is not free.

"My true heart is to stand at the highest peak of this world, from beginning to end, never changing. The Three Dharma Seals have always been in my heart."

Qing Yu waved his hand, the purifying light washing over the surroundings, where he stood was a Pure Land of the Buddhist realm.

At this moment, he resembled a Buddha even more than those great virtues of Buddhism.