Chapter 1086: A Different Great Buddha Temple

Three years ago.
The aftereffects of the Century Wedding still lingered, when the four top factions united and mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops to march into the Western Regions. This swift action immediately caused shock and concern throughout the martial arts world of the Central Plains.
Although the behavior of the First-Class Hall during the Century Wedding was no less than a direct provocation to Mu Family Lord Kai Xin, the speed at which they made arrangements and took action still surprised many. Amidst gasps of awe, massive armies set out from various parts of the Central Plains and gathered at the border of the First-Class Hall…
Over several days, people on the website gradually revealed the latest figures on the troops deployed by the four top factions. Starting from nearly 100,000 at first…
the numbers stabilized, with just the Mu Family alone deploying over 200,000 troops drawn from various branches. Leaders from different regions such as Yin Hu, Xiao Bei, Mo Mo, Bao Long, and Ren Jie personally led these troops, stopping in Jiu City—the city closest to the Western Regions.
Successively, 150,000 troops from the Heroism Gate…
100,000 troops from the Wind and Rain Alliance, nearly 100,000 troops dispatched by the Wind-Attacking Tower, and even those from well-connected families who volunteered during the Century Wedding sent over 200,000 troops each. In total, over 800,000 troops filled the Western Regions cities, which were usually known for their low population density, making them extremely crowded! The unprecedented scale terrified the local gangs, who stayed at a distance, afraid to get involved in this “battle between gods.” Those who usually liked to stir up trouble were under strict surveillance and warnings, for fear of suffering a devastating massacre.
The number of troops mobilized from various parts of the Central Plains for this operation was the largest in history…
It was not only the largest-scale conflict initiated by players on their own but also the most highly anticipated one.
When Western countries saw the REP values continuously posted online, many could hardly believe that a few gangs could gather as many players as several entire continents.
The vast, dark army on the plains resembled a battlefield!
Though there were no cries of battle, the oppressive atmosphere already spread the scent of war throughout the Western Regions…
…
In the east of the Western Regions, the First-Class Hall’s defense force of no more than 150,000 troops in the border city seemed like a flimsy paper wall facing an enemy five times larger and far more formidable.
As battle loomed, the initiator of this war—Mu Family Lord Kai Xin—was actually at the Great Buddha Temple, thousands of miles away…
Accompanying him was naturally Xiao Yu Yan, who had just married and become Lady Mu.
The two stopped only after reaching outside the group of thousand Buddha statues at the Great Buddha Temple.

Xiao Yuyan, dressed in military attire, glanced inside warily before turning back and saying, “Since the Evil King entered the Great Buddha Temple, this place was popular among players for a while. Many tried their luck to take up his legacy, but none succeeded—instead, they lost their lives.” She paused, then added with a happy and confident smile, “These past few days, I’ve helped you complete many key tasks. Now it’s up to you.”

“Are you taking credit from me, my lady?”

“…I don’t even want to deal with you. I’ll go wait over there… Ah!” Before she could finish, Kai Xin pulled her into his arms.

As the wife of the Mu family’s head, Xiao Yuyan had trained hard in the gang’s prison for months. With Kai Xin’s personalized guidance, she had made significant progress, her strength now comparable to that of a Silver Fox. With a cry, she twisted and broke free from his embrace…

“Hmph.”

Xiao Yuyan’s pride didn’t last more than a second before a powerful force pulled her back, holding her tightly. “You’ve grown too bold—daring to dodge even a light touch from your husband. You deserve a punishment.”

“You’re being unfair. If you’re so good, don’t use the True Dragon Ten Styles…” Xiao Yuyan’s face turned red as she glared fiercely at Kai Xin, who was secretly patting her buttocks. She struggled, still determined to compete with him.

“I’m not stupid enough to fight my own wife.”

Kai Xin’s bold response and actions made Xiao Yuyan want to bite him to vent her anger.

“By the way, I forgot to tell you,” Kai Xin changed the subject. “Xin, the information and intelligence you’ve gathered for me have been very useful. Now, the main headquarters of the First Rank Hall in the capital has been completely isolated by me. The resource points that used to belong to the First Rank Hall, the Blood Alliance, and the twelve major gangs in the surrounding cities have all been distributed to the gangs in those cities. Now I finally have the confidence and resources to confront the First Rank Hall.”

“Hmph.”

Still upset about being outdone, Xiao Yuyan turned her face away, ignoring Kai Xin.

“Alright, my dear wife. I was wrong.”

“My dear wife, could you please organize all the information from north of Dingfeng City and around Baokang? Without your information, the resource points and subscription plans wouldn’t progress so smoothly. But there’s still a danger… If the Evil Emperor realizes the threat I might pose, he might order the Wild Wolf Organization to act sooner, or even send more experts to the Central Plains.”

“If you’re distributing all the resource points now to build up strength, it would be strange if the Evil Emperor still didn’t see your threat,” Xiao Yuyan said angrily before finally speaking. After that, she glared at him irritably.

“I’ve sorted out the information for you, but… you need to be extremely careful too. Everything you have now isn’t stable, and there might be spies from Yipin Tang and the Wild Wolves. You’d better take control of your finances yourself! Only by securing this can you have a chance and the strength to confront the Evil Emperor.”
The serious words made Kai Xin take it more seriously. It was true—Meng Yun was best at using any means necessary.
“Don’t worry about that. Jinxiu Shanhe was just established, with many problems still unresolved, and positions aren’t fully arranged… Those gangs only recognize me; all funds are signed for by me alone. Besides, I have several personal REPs in the top ten of the paid channels, so they trust me. There’s no issue with finances.”
“Once finances are secured, we need to develop further; otherwise, it’s just dead money. Have you thought about copying this system over here?”
“It’s not the right time yet.”
Kai Xin shook his head outright, rejecting Xiao Yu Yan’s suggestion: “The situation inside is unstable, and you mentioned spies too. I can’t take risks. Moreover, Meng Yun is the originator of this system. As soon as it’s introduced, she’ll be able to spot many flaws immediately. No, I need to create a separate system… Even if it’s temporary, I can’t use the system created by Meng Yun.”
“The situation over there is complicated, and I haven’t seen it with my own eyes, so I can’t help you,” Xiao Yu Yan said regretfully.
“It’s okay, Xin Er. You’ve already helped me a lot. I’ll discuss the system details with Ji Feng slowly…” Kai Xin returned to a serious tone.
While comforting Xu Xin verbally, he knew in his heart that he currently had an advantage over others!
Now, not only did he have people offering advice, but he also had a large team responsible for continuously gathering information. Just this strength was more reliable than a hundred resource points.
Xiao Yu Yan stood gracefully outside the Thousand Buddha Group, her eyes filled with gentle light as she watched Kai Xin walk into the formation until his figure disappeared. Only then did she climb onto a nearby broken wall.
Step! Step!
“Mum… um… Ah… Mi… Tu… Fo…”
Walking slowly among the Thousand Buddha Group, an invisible Sanskrit chant kept echoing in his ears!
As Kai Xin went deeper, the countless Buddha statues around him seemed to come to life, pouring pure Sanskrit chants into his ears continuously.
It was somewhat similar to when Kai Xin first entered the Thousand Buddha Group, but clearly different.
Kai Xin frowned slightly.
The Sanskrit chants around him had no aggressive intent, but as he went deeper, the volume increased noticeably.
It was strange.

The increasing sound waves not only failed to irritate anyone but instead brought a sense of calm detachment…
The state of mind rapidly became peaceful and serene!
Naturally, Happy entered the state of “Moon over a Still Water,” with the “Nine Yang Divine Skill” automatically enhancing his abilities, combined with the heightened sensitivity developed through mastering the “Sinew Transformation Scripture.” All sounds and movements within a 200-meter radius—such as the rustling of grass, birdsong, and insect noises—were clearly perceived in his mind, not missing a single detail.
Everything happened in a most mysterious way.
Layers of sacred chants spread like ripples across Happy’s tranquil heart, as if some wonderful force was cleansing his spirit.
“How is this possible?”
Happy suddenly realized the changes within himself. Amidst his clear mind, the system even indicated that his willpower, a truly precious attribute, had improved slightly!
Taking a deep breath, Happy could hardly believe his own ears and eyes.
But soon he came to terms with it.
Perhaps the Thousand Buddha Group inherently had the ability to strengthen one’s willpower, but it required reaching a certain state—such as the peace of a still water. It was likely precisely because of this effect of the Thousand Buddha Group in the Great Buddha Temple that the Evil King chose to suppress his demonic nature here…
Yet who would have thought that the Evil King would discover the secrets left by the ancient divine monks and find the four ultimate techniques of the Heavenly Human Realm they had left behind?
As he pondered, Happy’s thoughts grew more complex.
Distracted and lost in thought, he walked to the center of the Thousand Buddha Group and came to stand behind a middle-aged man with a straight posture and an air of refinement, dressed in Confucian-style robes. Though it was only his back, the moment Happy looked up, he sensed an irresistible aura emanating from him—like the shock and awe of seeing a towering mountain suddenly appear before one!
Taking a deep breath, Happy quickly regained his composure.
“But, Senior Evil King…”
When people from the martial world meet, courtesy comes first—this was also a principle Happy always followed. He bowed slightly, neither overbearing nor humble.
As soon as he spoke, the Evil King moved and slowly turned around:
“The Blue-Robed Man from Gusu.”
His expression was calm, making it hard to believe that this seemingly refined and gentle middle-aged man could be the leader of the demonic sect that so many righteous people wanted to eliminate.
“Have you come here to find me?”
“That’s right,” said Happy. “The supreme techniques left by the divine monks of the Great Buddha Temple should not fall into the hands of the demonic sect. They are like pearls covered in dust. I’ve come here at the request of Cihang Jingzhai, asking you to leave this place.”
“Oh? Someone from Cihang Jingzhai has come too?” The Evil King seemed to think of something sad, a faint sadness flashing in his eyes:
“I wonder who it is?”

The sound rolled forth; in an instant, the sacred chants within the assembly of thousands of Buddhas seemed to be suppressed, and the Evil King’s face was also shrouded in a fierce aura.