The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1227 - 252: Undercurrents Rising

Mystical Sect.

Mystery within mystery, the Door of All Wonders, this is the Mystical Sect.

The Mystical Sect emphasizes achieving transcendence, imitating the natural world, taking the creation of nature as the object, and practicing the work of understanding the Dao and cultivation.

Developed by Qing Yu through the simplification of his own creation skills, it integrates ancient Qi cultivator methods to form the foundation of cultivation in the Mystical Sect.

Rising from the Northern Zhou, it spread across the entire world with the support of the Northern Zhou Court, directly threatening both the Taoist and Buddhist sects.

After all, now with the multiple purges by Qing Yu, there are only a minority who dare to fully oppose Qing Yu.

The majority are fence-sitters, after all, those who would sacrifice their lives for White Jade City and the Dao Ancestor are ultimately few.

As for the Buddhist sect, it can only be described as being in a state of massive disrepair.

During the battle at the Great Zen Temple, the Buddhist backbone was completely destroyed, turning the area around the Great Zen Temple for a hundred miles into a disaster zone, with calamities one after another. Even if there were temples that returned to the Taoist sect in rebellion, it is difficult for Buddhism to rise again.

However, in terms of common believers, Buddhism has an advantage, gaining many followers among the populace.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, the Demon Path is also in action.

The new Demon Path is based on the lineage of demon blood passed down by Qing Yu, refining the demon blood through the Blood Refining Martial Way, also practicing the Human Immortal Martial Arts recently unified by Qing Yu, aspiring to elevate to the Divine Demon Body, this is the current Demon Path.

The Mystical Sect and the Demon Path represent the saint and demon aspects of Qing Yu, consolidating the teachings he passed down.

Moreover, these two have merged the Qi cultivator heritage and Blood Refining Martial Way, which can be considered an ancient lineage. If you really think about it, they have quite a connection with the Dao Ancestor, since the Dao Ancestor initially was a Great Success in Qi cultivation.

This has allowed them to ride the wave of popularity, ensuring they aren't outdone in the length of lineage.

The emergence of these two teachings signifies Qing Yu's direct confrontation with the two paths of Buddhism and Taoism.

Thus, first Yanmo Hanba leads the demon army to slaughter and infiltrate the dual forces of the Northern Zhou, from north to south, with the latent intent to level the newly conquered territories.

Following that, the Mystical Sect with Shenxiao Dao and Zhenwu Sect at the forefront, began hunting down traitors, of which the most fiercely killed were those rebellious monks.

These monks, who originally kept their hair and acted as scholars, now returned to monastic vows, yet again assumed the role of monk. If that's the case, Lin Zixiao and others didn't mind decapitating them, so they would no longer be bothered with growing long hair.

The troops were divided into two routes, slaughtering in both directions. From north to south, the heads of traitors could be forged into a mound.

The bloodshed on this journey made those watching from the sidelines shiver with fear, unable to sleep day or night. At this moment, they recollect the terror of Qing Yu, recalling the purges from a few years ago.

Clearly, it has only been a few years since that bloody massacre, yet these people habitually forgot the bloodshed of that time, needing a similar event to rekindle their memory.

One can only say, people are forgetful.

"Amitabha."

In Baima Temple, the current head of Baima Temple, Zhen Ding, softly recites a Buddhist name, "It seems Lord Qingyu has returned."

In the past eight months, the Northern Zhou has mainly been retreating, even allowing Buddhism to revive without taking any significant action. Now with their sudden change in behavior, starting to purge traitors, it can only mean Qing Yu has returned.

And...

Zhen Ding unconsciously accelerated the motion of his prayer beads, forcibly suppressing the astonishment in his heart.

Qing Yu is quite likely to have broken through, becoming the third Tao Realm in history. Otherwise, the reaction of the Northern Zhou wouldn't be so intense.

Zhen Ding is fairly confident in this speculation, but he dares not speak it out. Speaking it would not only strike a blow to the freshly revitalized Buddhism's morale but also expose his own fear.

"Qing Yu has achieved the Tao Realm."

A voice suddenly came from behind, stating the fact that Zhen Ding dared not say.

"Buddha's Son."

Everyone in the hall turned towards the source of the voice to pay their respects, intoning the name "Buddha's Son."

The Buddha's Son radiated Buddha Light, his form indistinct, emanating an invisible yet majestic aura, "The Buddha has conveyed a message to this humble monk, Qing Yu has achieved the Tao Realm. The actions of the Northern Zhou should be under his command."

"Has the Buddha descended to the world?" Zhen Ding asked with unsurpassed delight, as did the others.

Compared to Qing Yu achieving the Tao Realm, they are more concerned with the Buddha's descent. Eight months ago, the Pure Land opened wide, and this Buddha Son descended from the Pure Land, bringing the Buddha's decree.

It was precisely because the Buddha Son testified to the Buddha's descent that those within Buddhism who had joined the Taoist ranks developed thoughts of rebellion.

The Buddha is their conviction.

Now that the Buddha has sent another message, doesn't this prove the Buddha has finally descended to the world?

With thoughts of the Buddha's presence, the worried individuals finally found peace.

How does Qing Yu achieving the Tao Realm compare? Why wouldn't the Buddha be the same? Compared to the newly achieved Qing Yu, how could the Buddha, who has stood at the Tao Realm for millennia, be afraid?

Although measuring strength with time is a foolish practice, for mortals, even for martial artists like them, time is the most precious thing.

To measure strength with their most valuable resource is instinctual.

Moreover, the Buddha, long deified, and a mortal who witnesses the other's rise, anyone would instinctively lean towards the Buddha.

"No need for concern regarding Qing Yu; the Buddha will handle him. We must deal with the demonic Dao and Demon Path under Qing Yu's command," the Buddha's Son said.

Warriors against warriors, kings against kings, at present Qing Yu is not someone they can contend with; only another Tao Realm can match him.

However, even setting aside Qing Yu, the Northern Zhou's warriors are not easy to confront.

The current Northern Zhou is a monstrous integration of the Mystical Sect, court, and Demon Path, holding the most warriors in the world. Relying solely on Buddhism's resources, it is tough to resist the opposing forces.

So...

"Join forces with the Taoist sect. Their desire to eliminate Qing Yu is no less than ours. The Zhang clan of Dragon Tiger Mountain and that Instructor Pei saved by the Dao Ancestor hold deep grudges against Qing Yu and the Northern Zhou."

Within his calm speech, the Buddha's Son's Buddha Light slightly withdrew, revealing a youthful and delicate face.

"At least when it comes to confronting Qing Yu, we and the Taoist sect are in the same trench. For now, let's focus on eliminating the Northern Zhou first."

"Yes, Buddha's Son," the monks responded in unison.

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Facing the current Northern Zhou, even the Buddhist and Taoist paths, fighting for millennia, must put aside their grievances.

At least until the Northern Zhou is eliminated, they will be the best of allies.

The Buddha Light surged again, concealing the Buddha's Son's familiar visage, "Dismissed. This humble monk will begin cultivating."

The monks took another bow and quietly left.

In the great hall, only the Buddha's Son remained in meditation.

"In the end, this humble monk survived, perhaps I should thank you, Qing Yu..."

After this voice, the hall fell into complete silence.