Follow the path of Dao from infancy - Chapter 761

Chapter 761: Chapter 150: Rage, Hundredfold Suppression! (Requesting Monthly Pass)

The Boundary Stone reflected the battle on the platform, while in the Buddha Hall, the Dharma Aspects of the three great Saints sat majestically.

The Buddha Venerate smiled and said, “They will represent our Canglan Realm in the battle. This title of first place must come with some benefit. Our Buddhist sect is willing to offer the incense of fifty cities. Do you two have anything to add?”

Hearing the Buddha Venerate’s words, the Literary Saint and Sword Saint glanced at him. As fellow Saints who understood the principles of the Saint Path, how could they not see that among the many Heavenly Prides participating this time, the Twin Buddha Children were the most formidable, clearly surpassing the others by a large margin? The title of first place was very likely to end up in their hands.

This was the master’s opportunity to collect incense for his disciple.

But to have them provide a gift as a backdrop… The Literary Saint smiled and said,

“I am willing to give thirty cities’ incense for the second place!”

He had quite a bit of confidence in Lin Shuhai’s strength; the only obstacle was Chi Guang.

Giving the first place to you and the second to me made a lot of sense.

The Sword Saint’s eyes flickered, and he said indifferently, “Since you both have such interests, I’ll give twenty cities’ incense for the third place.”

The other party was going to give his disciple fifty cities’ incense, which he couldn’t stop. But each giving to their own disciple was fair.

However, the Sword Saint wasn’t entirely sure if Haoyue could secure third place, given the many obstacles in Haoyue’s path. Besides Chi Guang and Lin Shuhai, there was also Qingfeng.

*If it weren’t for the Sword Master previously mentioning that Li Hao was not yet thirty, with only a short time for cultivation, considering the previous instance where Li Hao defeated Haoyue with a single stroke, it seemed clear he had reserved strength and might even have a chance to fight for second.*

Seeing their thoughts, the Buddha Venerate sighed gently and said, “There are ten slots for this journey to compete against All Heavens and battle for the top hundred positions. Those who make it to the top ten from all realms are one in a million talents. Perhaps only one can progress, and only by concentrating the incense resources can we nurture the most outstanding Heavenly Pride.”

The Literary Saint and Sword Saint’s eyes focused slightly as they looked at him.

“Since both of you are willing to offer fifty cities’ incense each, making it a hundred cities, which is enough to light thirty minutes of incense, why not grant it all to the first place? This could ignite their determination to compete. If your esteemed disciples can take the first place, I’ll heartily congratulate you.” The Buddha Venerate said.

The Literary Saint’s face turned somber. Having said so much, they could see the Buddha Venerate’s determination.

“I have long heard of how devoted the Buddha Venerate is to his disciples. Today, I have truly witnessed it.”

The Literary Saint said with a light laugh, but his words carried a hint of sarcasm.

The Sword Saint said indifferently, “If the second and third were only slightly defeated, the difference in rewards might discourage them.”

The Buddha Venerate replied, “In Martial Arts, defeat is defeat. There is no such thing as a slight defeat. In life and death situations, a fine line separates the two.”

Seeing the other party speak up for his disciple to such an extent, the Literary Saint and Sword Saint did not continue to speak.

Shortly, after Chi Guang finished his battle with Zhao Qingshu, the Buddha Venerate announced the reward for first place in a booming voice.

Upon hearing the incense of a hundred cities, many audience members’ eyes lit up.

Chi Guang’s eyes showed a fervent look. For the three great Saints to jointly offer the incense of a hundred cities, he was determined to win!

In another corner of the audience, Lin Shuhai’s eyes also glimmered with light, and a smile appeared on his lips.

The Haoyue Saint Son furrowed his brows, a hint of hostility in his eyes. To be honest, he wasn’t very confident about securing first place. Losing to Qingfeng earlier had caused cracks in his Dao Heart, which only closed through his master’s help, elevating his Sword Intent to a higher level. Yet, even so, after meeting the Twin Buddha Children, his confidence waned again.

The once boundless arrogance of this Heavenly Pride seemed to have been sliced away by that single stroke on the Saint Mountain of Sword Ancestor Holy Land.

But such a massive temptation, the incense of a hundred cities, was worth hundreds of years of cultivation!

This kind of incense was usually firmly held by the Saints, akin to taking money from a Saint’s pocket, which was exceedingly difficult. Acquiring the incense of a hundred cities wasn’t easy!

“If only I had ten more years…”

Haoyue’s eyes showed a strong glimmer, inwardly cursing the fleeting nature of time.

Besides them, other Heavenly Prides also showed envy in their eyes. Unfortunately, the reward was only for the first place. Although they all had the pride of Heavenly Prides, they weren’t blindly confident.

And the Buddha Venerate’s words spread, transmitted through the reflection from the Boundary Stone, reaching the entire Canglan Realm.

For a while, countless people praised the great virtue and generosity of the three great Saints, and in the cities of each Dynasty, many more followers of the three great Saints emerged, adding incense fire for them.

Li Hao felt a bit surprised when he heard the Buddha Venerate’s words. The incense of a hundred cities was enough to light thirty minutes of incense, shortening his path to Incense Sainthood by another hundred years.

This was a hundred years, an extremely long time for him, equivalent to a mortal’s life.

Soon after the battle with Chi Guang concluded, the third match began, between Bian Ruxue and Li Qingyi.

Li Qingyi, hearing the Buddha Venerate’s words, knew she stood no chance, especially against Senior Brother Lin Shuhai, whom she couldn’t possibly defeat, yet she still felt invigorated, sensing the importance the three great Saints placed on this battle.

“Be careful, your opponent is the youngest saintess within the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.”

“Though young, her master is the Sword Saint. However, it’s said she is only in the Four Extremes Realm.”

Other Saint Heirs quietly told Li Qingyi, passing on the collected information.

Among the many saintesses of the Literary Ancestor Holy Land, Li Qingyi was beloved, due to her father being the Literary Saint, giving her an extraordinary status. And this little girl was a bit innocent, her personality lively and enthusiastic, endearing herself to others.

“Okay!”

Hearing her senior brothers’ and sisters’ instructions, Li Qingyi nodded firmly, because reaching this stage was no simple feat.

Soon, two graceful figures floated onto the stage, the array merged and closed off.

Seeing the two peerless beauties about to clash, cheers and excitement arose from the audience.

This time, Li Qingyi did not disguise her identity as she did during her bout with Li Hao, instead wielding her true strength.