When he emerged from the Nine Heavens of Buddhism, it was already dark. Li Xiaotian was in a daze. To be honest, his only gain from meeting with Supreme Anan was the Buddhist sect’s Heart Calming Incantation.
As for everything else, it had nothing to do with him.
Supreme Anan meeting him this time was, to put it bluntly, to confirm whether the Demon Lord had truly perished.
He had expected the other party to bring up the matter of the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect, but the other party never mentioned it from beginning to end.
However, the fact that the other party was willing to impart the Heart Calming Incantation to him at the end was somewhat unexpected, even making him feel flattered.
After all, the ancient Demon Lord was willing to be a menial monk in the Buddhist sect to obtain the Heart Calming Incantation, but he ultimately failed.
And he, having done nothing, received the Heart Calming Incantation from Anan.
Could it be that the other party saw potential in him? Was investing in him? Li Xiaotian pondered, believing this to be the only possible explanation.
Otherwise, even for Buddhist disciples, only those in the inner sect had the qualification to access the Buddhist sect’s Heart Calming Incantation. He was an outsider; why would the other party give it to him?
“Benefactor Li.”
A San flew over from a distance, his face serene.
“How long have I been inside?”
Li Xiaotian asked, deciding to stop thinking about it. In any case, he had obtained the Heart Calming Incantation, and his brothers would be saved.
“Less than half a day. Benefactor Li, would you like to rest?”
A San replied, his eyes showing no curiosity, as if he were not interested in the content of Li Xiaotian’s meeting with Anan at all.
“Half a day.”
Li Xiaotian murmured, his brow furrowing. He felt as though he had experienced a long time in the Nine Heavens, at least a full day, yet only half a day had passed in the outside world.
Time is different! Li Xiaotian thought.
Li Xiaotian did not linger in the Buddhist sect after that. He took his leave and rushed towards the direction of the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect.
He had left in such a hurry, he didn’t know how heavy the Dragon King Hall’s casualties were, nor about his brothers in the demon soldier legions. He needed to teach them the Heart Calming Incantation quickly.
Moreover, by engaging in a conflict with the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect this time, he had angered all the powers in Buddha State. With the Dragon King Hall currently lacking a strong protector, it would be troublesome if some powers in Buddha State decided to cause trouble now.
At this moment, Li Xiaotian was unaware that all the major powers in Buddha State, no matter how hostile they were towards him, dared not move against him and his Dragon King Hall.
This was because the news of Bodhisattva Anan summoning him had already spread throughout Buddha State.
The supreme powerhouse of Buddha State personally summoned Li Xiaotian, who had incurred the wrath of everyone in Buddha State.
Anan’s action was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand ripples.
It made all the major powers in Buddha State temporarily suppress their animosity towards Li Xiaotian, as no one dared to offend him at the risk of displeasing Anan.
Although they did not know what Anan discussed with Li Xiaotian.
In the western part of Buddha State, the Great Snow Mountain was now shrouded in a hazy light curtain, rendering the figures of the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect indistinguishable.
Outside the light curtain, the Dragon King Hall, sprawling for dozens of miles, was encamped.
In the shadows, many powerful individuals from Buddha State were constantly watching this area, but no one dared to provoke them.
Even though they knew that Li Xiaotian was not present and there were no strong protectors in the Dragon King Hall.
Li Xiaotian’s figure streaked across the night sky like a faint light. He did not temporarily conceal himself and ignored the powerful figures watching from the shadows.
“It’s Li Xiaotian! He’s back!!!”
“Bodhisattva Anan let him return, and didn’t hold him accountable!”
“Phew! Fortunately, we didn’t act rashly and trouble the people of the Dragon King Hall.”
In the darkness, countless powerhouses whispered, some feeling a sense of lingering fear.
After Li Xiaotian left, many Buddhist factions had intended to attack the Dragon King Hall to defend the honor of Buddha State.
But before they could act, the news of Bodhisattva Anan summoning Li Xiaotian spread, forcing them to hold back their anger.
Originally, many of these hidden powerhouses were waiting for Li Xiaotian. If Li Xiaotian had not appeared, it would have meant he was suppressed by the Buddhist sect, and then the people of the Dragon King Hall would be at their mercy.
But now that Li Xiaotian had appeared, they no longer dared to make a move and would never conflict with Li Xiaotian again.
This was because Bodhisattva Anan had summoned him, and after he had killed so many people from the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect, he was not blamed. This indicated that Li Xiaotian held significant importance in Bodhisattva Anan’s heart.
“I can’t believe he returned unscathed. A person from another state, acting so arrogantly in our Buddha State, yet he’s completely fine.”
Someone said with a bitter laugh, some self-mockery. Buddha State had truly lost face this time.
“Bodhisattva Anan has his own plans. His not holding Li Xiaotian accountable doesn’t mean he permits Li Xiaotian to act recklessly in Buddha State. Perhaps the Bodhisattva sees that Li Xiaotian will atone for his mistakes in the future, which is why he let him go!”
Someone explained, offering their own speculation, but of course, it was just an excuse to deceive themselves.
“Who would have thought that the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect, one of the Four Great Sects of Buddha State, would be forced to seal its mountain by him? Ridiculous, truly ridiculous!”
Someone gritted their teeth, feeling resentful.
At this moment, Li Xiaotian appeared above the Dragon King Hall’s camp. Instantly, all the warriors in the Dragon King Hall gathered on the ground.
“King!!!”
“The King has returned!!!”
“King! We won this battle!”
“King, the Dragon King Hall will surely win!!”
In the camp, countless warriors shouted excitedly. They had followed Li Xiaotian through countless battles, never considering who their opponents were or what the outcome would be.
They only knew that as long as the King gave an order, they would fight!
Following their King, regardless of the process, they would ultimately emerge victorious!
“The Dragon King Hall welcomes our King’s return!!!”
For a time, tens of thousands of Dragon King Hall warriors shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.
Li Xiaotian stood in the air, sensing the total number of Dragon King Hall members, a flicker of apology flashed in his eyes.
Although the Dragon King Hall had won this battle, they had also suffered heavy casualties, with a loss rate of one-third!
While the opponent this time was extraordinary, winning this war was already a great achievement.
Yet, his heart was still filled with sorrow, and he felt deep guilt towards the fallen warriors.
Looking at the tens of thousands of excited eyes below, Li Xiaotian took a deep breath and then spoke.
“We won this battle!!! The Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect, one of the Four Great Sects of Buddha State, was defeated by us!”
“In this battle, more than half of the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect’s strong practitioners perished, their Sect Master fell, and their foundation suffered heavy losses! We forced the Pure Bliss Buddhist Sect to seal its mountain for self-preservation!”
“Brothers, this time, we created a miracle! I, Li Xiaotian, feel extremely honored, because I have a group of brothers who are willing to go through fire and water with me, and that is you!”
“You are my confidence! My trump card! The courage that allows me to dare to strive, dare to kill, and dare to fight!”
“My King is invincible!!!”
As soon as Li Xiaotian finished speaking, someone in the crowd shouted.
“Invincible! Invincible!! My King is invincible!!! The Dragon King Hall is invincible!!!”
Immediately after, all the Dragon King Hall warriors roared, each one incredibly excited.