novelaction Chapter 337: Lighting the Lantern to Break the Plague Formation
Chapter 337: Lighting the Lantern to Break the Plague Formation
It was an old man in a Taoist robe, holding a dustpan, with a strange face and eyes that revealed wisdom and majesty. He was the deputy leader of the Chan Sect - the Taoist Master Ran Deng.
"Manjusri pays homage to Master Dipankara."
When Manjusri Bodhisattva saw the Taoist Master Ran Deng, he was immediately delighted. He knew that with Ran Deng's quasi-saint cultivation, he would be able to easily break the plague array.
"Manjusri, no need to be polite." The Taoist monk Ran Deng smiled slightly. That smile was warm and gentle, as if it could dispel all the haze in people's hearts. "I received your message and came to help you."
At this time, Lu Yue was in the plague array, watching this scene coldly.
When Manjusri mentioned the word "burning lamp", his heart suddenly tightened and a solemn look involuntarily appeared in his eyes.
Lu Yue knew very well that not only had the Taoist Master Ran Deng gone to Zixiao Palace to listen to teachings with his master, the Taoist Master Tongtian, but his cultivation had also reached the level of a quasi-saint.
Even he didn't dare to provoke such a powerful person easily. However, at this moment, the arrow was on the string and had to be shot.
"Humph, Randeng, I didn't expect you to come here in person."
Lu Yue sneered, trying to hide his inner panic, with a hint of provocation in his voice, "Before this, Manjusri Bodhisattva made a bet with me, betting on whether he could break my plague array."
"Since this matter has its own way, why do you have to meddle in it?"
Upon hearing this, Master Ran Deng shook his head slightly and waved the whisk in his hand lightly, as if he could brush away all the dust in the world.
"Lü Yue, you are also a disciple of the saint. No matter what I say, I am still your senior."
"You actually called me by my first name. You really don't understand etiquette and are disrespectful."
"I don't know if it's your fault, or if the Sage Shangqing failed to fulfill his duty of teaching?"
When Lu Yue heard Ran Deng mentioning his master Tong Tian, his face darkened and he was furious. He sneered and said in a deep voice:
"Randeng, don't talk nonsense here! How can you casually use the name of my master?"
"Although you are the deputy leader of the Chan Sect, you should not be so rude! Although I, Lu Yue, am not as advanced as you, as a disciple of the saint, I should protect the reputation of my master and not allow you to tarnish it in the slightest!"
Upon hearing this, Master Ran Deng frowned slightly, but then he regained his warm and gentle smile, as if Lu Yue's anger had no effect on him.
He shook his head gently, his voice revealing a bit of helplessness and sigh:
"Lü Yue, why are you so excited? I am just discussing the matter at hand and have no intention of offending the Holy Saint."
Randeng paused, thought for a moment, and continued:
"Besides, the formation you set up is too sinister and unnatural. People who practice cultivation should be compassionate and value harmony."
"If this formation continues to operate, it will not only hurt innocent people, but may also cause a greater disaster."
"Since I'm here, I can't let this formation continue to operate, so as to avoid causing unnecessary impact."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yue sneered even more. His laughter was like an ice blade in the cold wind, sharp and piercing.
His eyes revealed disdain and ridicule, as if he wanted to shatter the seemingly noble words of Master Ran Deng one by one, leaving them nowhere to hide.
"Ran Deng, you have really learned the sanctimoniousness of the people of the Chan Sect. What you said about compassion and harmony, don't you think it's particularly ridiculous when it comes out of your mouth?"
Lu Yue sneered repeatedly, and the laughter echoed in the plague array, carrying an indescribable coldness and sarcasm.
His eyes were as sharp as torches, staring intently at the Taoist Master Ran Deng outside the formation, as if he wanted to take in his every move.
"Randeng, you, the people of the Chan sect, always talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, but you do things that are contrary to morality."
"What are you talking about, obeying the will of heaven and changing the wise leader? Isn't it just for the selfish interests of your Chan sect?"
"You aided the rebels, causing chaos in the world and displacing the people. Is this what you call compassion?"
Lu Yue's words were filled with anger and dissatisfaction; his voice echoed in the formation, as if to tear the entire space apart.
Upon hearing this, Master Ran Deng's expression remained calm. He shook his head slightly, with a hint of helplessness and sigh in his voice:
"Lü Yue, our Chan sect has always followed the will of heaven, put the people of the world first, and have no selfish thoughts."
"The King of Shang has no virtue, and the phoenix sings in Mount Qishan. This is destiny, and it cannot be changed by human power. We help the Great Zhou so that the world can return to peace as soon as possible and save the people from the suffering of war."
"As for the self-interest you mentioned, I can tell you clearly that the Chan Sect has never had such thoughts. We all act based on morality and for the people of the world."
Hearing this, Lu Yue sneered even more, as if he did not believe what Master Ran Deng said. He waved his hands, and the poisonous fog in the plague array became even thicker.
His voice echoed in the formation, full of threats and provocations:
"Randeng, please stop your flattery here. You, the people of the Chan sect, always say one thing and mean another. You talk about morality and justice, but in fact you are extremely hypocritical."
"If you want to break my plague array today, then show your true ability and stop pretending to be kind and righteous here!"
Taoist Master Ran Deng smiled slightly. He was not angered by Lu Yue's anger and provocation.
He walked forward slowly and entered the plague array. His voice echoed in the array, clear and powerful:
"Although you are dissatisfied with me, for the sake of the Holy Saint Shangqing, I will not bother with you."
"I advise you to withdraw from this formation as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will have to break it myself."
Taoist Master Ran Deng walked slowly forward, and every step seemed to be on nothingness, but he steadily passed through the strange airflow that distorted the space outside the plague array.
"As for the consequences, they are serious!"
As the words of the Taoist Master Ran Deng fell, he gently waved the dust in his hand, and the dust turned into a bright light, instantly penetrating the layers of fog of the plague array.
"Ran Deng, you underestimate me too much! Today, I will let you see the true power of my Plague Array!"
Lu Yue sneered and shook the plague umbrella in his hand quickly. The plague array was suddenly filled with wind and clouds, and poisonous fog filled the air. Various plague auras gathered into hideous shadows, roaring and rushing towards the Taoist Master Ran Deng.
"Lü Yue, since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for taking action."
The voice of the Taoist Master Ran Deng sounded in Lu Yue's ears, carrying with it a hint of unquestionable majesty.
As soon as he finished speaking, he lightly tapped the dust in his hand, and a purifying light instantly shot out and hit the center of Lu Yue's formation.
Lu Yue was horrified and quickly used his spiritual power to resist. At the same time, he seized the opportunity and switched the Plague Umbrella in his hand into the Plague Sword. He swung it violently again, and a powerful plague force turned into a black tornado, attempting to draw the Taoist Master Ran Deng into it.
However, it seemed as if the Taoist Master Ran Deng had anticipated all this. He flashed again and easily avoided the attack of the black tornado.
"Humph, you are trying to hit a rock with an egg. You are overestimating your own strength!"
After saying this, Randeng flipped his hand, and a bright light bloomed from his palm. A ruler with a faint cold light, simple and mysterious, suddenly appeared in his palm.
It is the top-grade innate spiritual treasure - Qiankun Ruler.
“Lü Yue, although you have the Plague Formation to protect you, today, I will let you see how big the gap is between a Quasi-Sage and a Taiyi Golden Immortal!”
Taoist Master Ran Deng held the Qiankun ruler in his hand, his tone was cold, but it carried an unquestionable power.
He waved it lightly, and mysterious runes suddenly flowed on the Qiankun ruler, emitting dazzling light, as if it could communicate between heaven and earth and move the universe.