As Almond recounted, a sharp glint flashed in Li Xiaotian's eyes. The Glazed Bodhisattva, at the Overlord stage, had consecutively slain three demon beasts at the Overlord stage and then retreated unscathed from a Celestial-grade demon beast.
Such a record was enough to showcase the opponent's formidable strength, undoubtedly a top-tier Overlord.
"This is a bit troublesome," Li Xiaotian mused with a slight frown. His current strength was sufficient to deal with ordinary Overlords, but he was no match for the top-tier ones.
However, he had to face the Glazed Bodhisattva this time. He needed to obtain the Purification Mantra from the Medicine Master Buddha Sect.
"Besides that, there's also the Sect Master of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect, Venerable Shijia. His strength is at the peak of the Emperor stage, but Shijia Venerable's power is not comparable to someone like me at the peak of the Emperor stage," Almond continued, a hint of embarrassment on his face. While both were at the peak Emperor stage, he was far inferior to Venerable Shijia; ten of him probably wouldn't match one Venerable Shijia.
"Venerable Shijia is said to have been able to reach the Overlord realm long ago, but he wishes to find a powerful Bodhisattva fruit position to attain enlightenment, so he has delayed his breakthrough. It is rumored that although Venerable Shijia is not at the Overlord stage, it is difficult for ordinary Overlord experts to defeat him."
After saying this, Almond glanced up at Li Xiaotian. An Emperor stage expert defeating an Overlord, and Venerable Shijia at the Emperor stage being able to fight Overlords – they were likely cut from the same cloth.
After a long while, Almond emerged from the room drenched, exhaling a long breath as if his body had gone soft.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Almond left without looking back. At that moment, he had made up his mind: no matter what happened next, he would remain uninvolved. After attending the Grand Ten Thousand Buddhas Assembly, he would immediately return to his sect and enter secluded cultivation, vowing not to emerge until he reached the Overlord stage. The outside world was simply too dangerous.
The room fell silent. Li Xiaotian furrowed his brow slightly.
His current impression of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect was singular: they were strong! Exceptionally strong!
Within the entire Medicine Master Buddha Sect, apart from the Glazed Bodhisattva, there were five other individuals who could pose an obstacle to his plan.
If he wanted to obtain the cultivation techniques of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect, he would have to face these six top experts.
The odds of victory were too slim.
"Big Brother, can we reveal our identities and discuss with the Medicine Master Buddha Sect to see if we can exchange for their cultivation techniques?" Long Shiwu asked, a hint of worry in his heart. Apart from Li Xiaotian, while he and An Mei were strong, they were still far inferior to those seasoned peak Emperor stage experts. Their cultivation time was too short.
"They won't agree," Li Xiaotian replied, shaking his head. Every sect's cultivation techniques were core secrets, never to be shared. It wasn't just the Medicine Master Buddha Sect; even if a knife were placed at Almond's throat, he likely wouldn't reveal the techniques of his Thunder Fire Buddha Sect.
This was heritage, something the ancient powers valued immensely.
"It's not that there's no way," Li Xiaotian said unhurriedly and continued.
"On the day of the Grand Ten Thousand Buddhas Assembly, the Glazed Bodhisattva will appear to lecture, and other experts from the Medicine Master Buddha Sect will also be present. At that time, the Medicine Master Buddha Sect should only have one or two experts guarding the sect. This is an opportunity!"
He planned to take advantage of the absence of most of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect's experts to infiltrate and find a way to obtain the cultivation techniques.
Of course, this was still extremely dangerous, as the Medicine Master Buddha Sect was located next to Glazed City. Any disturbance would result in their experts instantly returning to the sect.
Moreover, with numerous Buddhist experts present that day, if Li Xiaotian were discovered, he would not only face the experts of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect.
However, this was a rare opportunity. If successful, he would obtain the Medicine Master Buddha Sect's cultivation techniques at the minimal cost!
"Big Brother, should An Mei and I cause a scene in the city to attract their attention?" Long Shiwu offered, knowing he couldn't change Li Xiaotian's mind and thus choosing to cooperate.
"No need. They don't know I've arrived in Buddha State yet. If you reveal yourselves and expose your identities, even if we obtain the techniques, they will suspect me." Li Xiaotian shook his head and refused. Furthermore, his target was not just the Medicine Master Buddha Sect; he intended to obtain the techniques of the other three sects as well. If the people of the other three sects deduced his intentions, his subsequent actions would become more difficult.
"In these few days, you two should gather more information about the Four Great Buddha Sects in the city, and also inquire if other Buddha sects have any mantra techniques comparable to the Purification Mantra. Leave the matter of the Medicine Master Buddha Sect to me," Li Xiaotian instructed. Acting alone, he was confident he could escape even if discovered.
It was unavoidable. While the brothers of his Dragon King Hall were not weak and were progressing rapidly, there was still a gap compared to these ancient experts.
However, he believed this gap would be closed in a very short time. After all, with Long Shiwu and the others' cultivation speed, it wouldn't be long before they reached the peak Emperor stage, and at that point, his Dragon King Hall would fear no force.
Before long, Ma Hao had found lodging. It was a civilian house in the city, with no cultivators around, providing a quiet environment.
Li Xiaotian, meanwhile, began his secluded cultivation to prepare for his upcoming plan. Although he was now an Overlord, there were still many shortcomings in his utilization of the Devouring Great Dao.
He could not fight using Great Dao laws, and his methods were limited. If he were to clash with the Glazed Bodhisattva, the latter, being an established Overlord, would give him a significant disadvantage.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed. Tomorrow was the day the Grand Ten Thousand Buddhas Assembly would commence. On this day, Glazed City was bustling with activity, with countless figures shimmering like glowing orbs descending upon the city.
"Roar!"
A beast's roar echoed from the horizon. A young monk, clad in white, was seen sitting cross-legged on a six-legged white elephant, slowly approaching.
He clasped his hands together, a slight smile on his lips, and a halo of white light shone behind him.
"It's the Buddha Son! The Buddha Son has arrived!"
Within the city, experts exclaimed in excitement, transforming into streams of light and flying high into the sky.
"May Buddha bless us. The Buddha Son has graced the Grand Ten Thousand Buddhas Assembly; the Buddha Ancestor still remembers us."
In the city, numerous experts from the Buddha sects, their faces filled with excitement, ascended into the sky.
If Li Xiaotian had noticed this scene at that moment, he would have certainly recognized the identity of the approaching figure.
He was none other than the Buddha Son of the Buddhist sect, Asan!
Asan's arrival represented the attitude of the Buddhist sect and, by extension, the Buddha Ancestor.
Although his strength was only at the peak Emperor stage, he was the Buddha Son of the Buddhist sect, with an extremely high status. If nothing unexpected happened, he would lead the Buddhist sect in the future and command the entire Buddha State.
Concurrently, the Glazed Buddha Sect also radiated Buddhist light, and several figures instantly ascended into the sky, arriving before the Buddha Son Asan.
Leading them was a monk with a delicate appearance, skin as fair as jade, and an exceptionally handsome countenance.
He was bathed in a faint, multi-colored glow, his lips curved slightly, his features benevolent – it was none other than the Glazed Bodhisattva.
"Amitabha, we welcome the Buddha Son!"
The Glazed Bodhisattva spoke slowly, his voice like heavenly music, bringing a sense of clear-mindedness and spiritual tranquility to those who heard it.
"We welcome the Buddha Son and pay our respects to the Glazed Bodhisattva!"
In the sky above, experts from various sects in Buddha State clasped their hands together, paying their respects to Asan and the Glazed Bodhisattva.
"This humble monk pays his respects to the Bodhisattva! And greets all Venerables!"
Asan alighted from the back of the six-legged white elephant and bowed to the numerous Buddha State experts in the sky.