Urban Martial Saint

”What’s the matter with the Sea of Suffering Formation?” Ye Qing wondered. He had heard the Wolf Monk mention it before, but he hadn’t had the time to learn more. Seeing the Bloody Monk’s expression now, he suddenly became curious about this Sea of Suffering Formation.

Next to him, Helian Tiehua said, ”The so-called Sea of Suffering Formation isn’t really a formation, but rather a secret skill of the Buddhist Sect, capable of artificially creating illusions to control people’s thoughts. As the saying goes, ’The sea of suffering has no bounds, turn around and find the shore.’ In the Buddhist Sect, the sea of suffering means endless suffering, all the worries of human life. Buddhism preaches that all of humanity suffers, this world is a sea of suffering. Only by letting go of everything can one leave the sea of suffering and emerge from endless difficulties. The Sea of Suffering Formation can create illusions, making people endure infinite pain, to gain insight and realize enlightenment, achieving Buddhahood on the spot!”

”Such a cultivation technique exists?” Ye Qing was astonished. He couldn’t help but recall the final challenge in the Demon Hiding Cave in Mount Beimang. That challenge also trapped people in illusions, provoking a person’s inner weaknesses, thereby achieving the control over their thoughts. So, in that sense, this Sea of Suffering Formation has some similarities to that final challenge in the Demon Hiding Cave.

”Of course it exists. Back in the day, I was deceived by Shijia using this Sea of Suffering Formation into joining the Buddhist Sect!” the Bloody Monk said indignantly.

Ye Qing was speechless for a moment. So, the Bloody Monk had joined Xiaolin Temple because of this reason. In that sense, it seems Shijia kind of tricked the Bloody Monk.

The Wolf Monk spoke, ”Bloody Senior, Shijia Senior mentioned that you have a connection with Buddhism, which is why he took you in. Once you join the Buddhist Sect, talk of deception doesn’t apply; everything is a matter of the heart!”

”Nonsense!” The Bloody Monk glared at the Wolf Monk, saying, ”You speak nicely, but since becoming a monk, haven’t you killed fewer people than I have?”

”Killing people is killing people, following Buddha is following Buddha; they cannot be spoken of in the same breath!” the Wolf Monk replied softly, ”Actually, over these years, Senior, although you have killed countless people, you still have Buddha in your heart, don’t you?”

Everyone in the room exchanged puzzled looks. The Wolf Monk’s words were somewhat artistic. Killing people and talking about following Buddha? Isn’t that nonsense?

Listening to the Wolf Monk, the Bloody Monk frowned a bit but did not argue back. Turning to Ye Qing, he spoke in a solemn tone, ”The Sea of Suffering Formation is a forbidden technique of the Buddhist Sect. Each time it’s used, it consumes the user’s life force. Is the old bald thief tired of living? He’s over two hundred years old and still fighting like this; doesn’t he fear death?”

”The Sea of Suffering Formation actually consumes a person’s life force!?” Ye Qing’s eyes widened. So Shijia was using his life to help them by keeping the Corpse Ghost Dragon at bay for three hours.

”Otherwise, how could he trap the Corpse Ghost Dragon?” the Bloody Monk said coldly, ”The Corpse Ghost Dragon’s power hasn’t fully recovered, but there’s no way Shijia could have restrained him. By using this forbidden technique, he can trap the Corpse Ghost Dragon, but Shijia himself suffers severe damage. So don’t expect that he can use the Sea of Suffering Formation to trap the Corpse Ghost Dragon next time!”

Ye Qing frowned, knowing that even if Shijia was willing to use the Sea of Suffering Formation again, Ye Qing wouldn’t allow it.

”To deal with the Corpse Ghost Dragon, relying on just us is far from enough!” the Bloody Monk looked up at Helian Tiehua and said seriously, ”If Shen Tianjun could wake up, and that masked person could come help, plus Ding Lianshun and Yin Xianzi, then maybe we’d stand a chance. So, I suggest, the most critical thing now is to first revive Shen Tianjun!”

Helian Tiehua slowly nodded, saying, ”What the Bloody Sect Leader says is very true. However, Shen right now is under the Body Control Curse from the Corpse Ghost Dragon, and we currently don’t have a solution to save him.”

The Bloody Monk said, ”Trying to save Shen Tianjun isn’t that difficult.”

”Does the Bloody Sect Leader have a method?” Ye Qing rose immediately, his face filled with excitement. If they could awaken Shen Tianjun, it would be a huge joy.

”There are two people who can save Shen Tianjun.” The Bloody Monk glanced at Ding Lianshun, saying, ”One is Ning Qianshu from the Twelve Green Halls, and the other is Bai Li Xi. Ning Qianshu is currently in Huaxia. If Ding Lianshun asks him, he might really come over. If you don’t want to ask Ning Qianshu, then you’ll have to find Bai Li Xi.”

Everyone exchanged looks. Suddenly, Huangfu Ziyu said, ”Then let’s find Bai Li Xi!”

Ding Lianshun chuckled bitterly, knowing that Huangfu Ziyu directly ruled out Ning Qianshu because none of them trusted Ning Qianshu. Although they’re temporarily united against the Corpse Ghost Dragon, the enmity between the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance and the Twelve Green Halls still exists. If Ning Qianshu were to do anything to Shen Tianjun, it’d be trouble; naturally, Huangfu Ziyu wouldn’t trust Ning Qianshu.

”Looking for Bai Li Xi is just perfect,” the Bloody Monk said, ”Medicine King Mountain is about to open, and if you go there to find him, you will meet him.”

”Oh, I forgot about this matter!” Ye Qing suddenly slapped his forehead, saying, ”Medicine King Mountain is about to open, I must go there and take a trip!”

Ye Qing held a Divine Doctor’s Order, which was an invitation to Medicine King Mountain. Ye Qing had long been preparing to go to Medicine King Mountain. However, the appearance of the Corpse Ghost Dragon had diverted Ye Qing’s attention entirely to this matter, nearly forgetting about the plans for Medicine King Mountain.

”When is Medicine King Mountain going to open?” Huangfu Ziyu asked.

”Should be tomorrow!” Ye Qing replied.

”So that means we must rush to Medicine King Mountain now?” Huangfu Ziyu said in surprise.

”Yes!” Helian Tiehua nodded and looked at Ye Qing, saying, ”If you’re going to Medicine King Mountain, I’ll arrange a private plane for you. It’ll be more convenient.”

”That would be best.” Ye Qing pondered for a moment and said softly, ”However, my concern is, once we head to Medicine King Mountain, the Corpse Ghost Dragon may seize this opportunity to attack Shenchuan City. If we all go, and the Corpse Ghost Dragon takes advantage of the situation to attack Shenchuan City, I’m afraid it’ll be dangerous.”

”Don’t worry; during this period, he won’t come to Shenchuan City.” Helian Tiehua said, ”The people I dispatched to Xi Hang have reported back that the Corpse Ghost Dragon isn’t heading towards Shenchuan City but is going to Medicine King Mountain. I think he wants to seize the legacy left by Divine Doctor An Shiping!”

”What?” Ye Qing’s eyes widened, ”The Corpse Ghost Dragon is also going to Medicine King Mountain? Can Bai Li Xi protect Divine Doctor An Shiping’s legacy?”

”You don’t need to worry about this.” Bloody Monk said, ”Divine Doctor An Shiping, after all, was a person who entered the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, and Medicine King Mountain is still sealed. Unless someone holds the Divine Doctor’s Order, nobody can enter. Even if the Corpse Ghost Dragon goes to Medicine King Mountain, I reckon he’ll be running around aimlessly!”

”Really?” Ye Qing was still somewhat skeptical. Divine Doctor An Shiping had been dead for decades, and whether his Medicine King Mountain could stop the Corpse Ghost Dragon was doubtful. Even if An Shiping were alive, he surely wouldn’t be a match for the Corpse Ghost Dragon!

”I heard from the Heavenly Master that before the Corpse Ghost Dragon entered the Demon Hideout Cave, he once went to Medicine King Mountain. But he wandered outside for a long time and couldn’t even enter the mountain, eventually giving up.” Ding Lianshun said softly, ”Divine Doctor An Shiping not only learned peerless medical skills within the Heaven Earth and Man but also the top-level formations. Medicine King Mountain was sealed with a precise Taoist Formation by Divine Doctor An Shiping. Although the Corpse Ghost Dragon is powerful, he doesn’t understand Taoist formations and can’t enter Medicine King Mountain.”

”If that’s true, there’s hope we can save Uncle Shen by entering Medicine King Mountain.” Ye Qing paused, then continued, ”By the way, bring Yin Xianzi along. With Bai Li Xi’s medical skills, he should be able to cure Yin Xianzi too.”

”I’m definitely going.” Ding Lianshun nodded. Actually, he was well aware that he wasn’t going to seek Bai Li Xi this time. With Medicine King Mountain opening, Ning Qianshu would surely be there too. Ning Qianshu was from the Twelve Green Halls; finding Ning Qianshu would be much easier than looking for Bai Li Xi.

”Since that’s the case, it’s settled!” Helian Tiehua nodded, ”Ye Qing, you guys get ready. I’ll arrange the plane to Medicine King Mountain for you. Time is tight, it’s best to go quickly and ideally enter Medicine King Mountain before the Corpse Ghost Dragon.”

”Wait a moment.” Ye Qing quickly stopped Helian Tiehua, ”Going to Medicine King Mountain, I need to take a friend with me.”

”A friend?” Helian Tiehua was slightly surprised, looking at Ye Qing, ”What friend?”

”A doctor friend!” Ye Qing replied softly, referring to Lin Tianyou.

Back then, Bai Li Xi issued two Divine Doctor’s Orders, one for Ye Qing, and one for Lin Tianyou. Ye Qing had always wanted Lin Tianyou to visit Medicine King Mountain and see if he could acquire Divine Doctor An Shiping’s legacy. It wasn’t essential. For Lin Tianyou, learning more exquisite medical skills would be his happiest achievement.

Now, with Medicine King Mountain opening soon, Ye Qing certainly wanted to bring Lin Tianyou along. Despite the presence of the Corpse Ghost Dragon making things perilous, Bai Li Xi had mentioned that to open Medicine King Mountain, one must gather all Divine Doctor’s Orders; missing even one wouldn’t work. Without Lin Tianyou, Medicine King Mountain might not open.

Helian Tiehua did not specifically inquire further. He was well aware of Ye Qing’s character, knowing that Ye Qing did things with a sense of propriety. If he needed to bring someone, that person would certainly be useful, and Helian Tiehua would not obstruct.

While Helian Tiehua was arranging the plane, Ye Qing quickly contacted Lin Tianyou. Lin Tianyou was also concerned about this matter because, considering the timeline, Medicine King Mountain was about to open. He thought Ye Qing was not planning to go to Medicine King Mountain. Getting Ye Qing’s call, he felt relieved and promptly rushed to meet Ye Qing with his belongings.

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