Chapter 197: The Buddhist Nation Reopens, A Vast Whirlpool
Northern Desert.
Three young people who were traveling stopped in their tracks.
The light from the distant horizon radiated brilliant Buddhist light.
Seeing this scene, cold sweat immediately flowed down Tianxuan’s forehead.
Noticing this, Chen Shisan curiously asked, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Gululu!”
Struggling to swallow, Tianxuan slowly asked, “Shisan, did Xiancha tell you where he would meet us?”
“Xiancha didn’t mention that to me, besides, didn’t we agree to go to the Buddhist Nation together to wait for him?”
Hearing this, the corners of Tianxuan’s mouth twitched, and he bitterly smiled, “That was the original plan, but now we might need to change it.”
“It’s probably better if we don’t enter the Buddhist Nation.”
“What are you afraid of?”
Seeing Tianxuan’s fearful expression, Qian Bao’er couldn’t help but speak up.
“If I’m not mistaken, the anomaly ahead should be a sign that the Buddhist Nation is reopening.”
“But even if the Buddhist Nation is reopening, there’s no need for you to be this scared.”
“We’re just going to wait for Xiancha, not to attack the Buddhist Nation.”
Faced with Qian Bao’er’s words, an agitated Tianxuan scolded, “What do you know? Do you really think the Buddhist Nation is that easy to enter?”
This sudden scolding startled Qian Bao’er.
At this moment, Tianxuan also realized his tone.
“Miss Bao’er, I apologize for my rudeness earlier, but there are things you truly don’t understand.”
“The Wanfeng Merchant Association was established too recently, so you have no real understanding of the Buddhist Nation in the Northern Desert.”
Hearing this, Qian Bao’er crossed her arms and disdainfully replied, “Then tell me, what makes the Buddhist Nation in the Northern Desert so powerful?”
Glancing at Qian Bao’er’s attitude, Tianxuan frowned at the distant Buddhist light.
“Miss Bao’er, I don’t blame you for your reaction.”
“Since Emperor Huangtian bore the Heavenly Mandate, all forces have been recuperating.”
“Especially after Emperor Huangtian ascended, countless new powers emerged like bamboo shoots after rain.”
“Each of these forces has its own points of pride, and the Wanfeng Merchant Association can truly look down on others across three continents.”
“But all of this is based on the old established powers not taking action.”
“Once the old established powers decide to intervene, even the Wanfeng Merchant Association will have to bow its head.”
Upon hearing this, Qian Bao’er’s doubtful emotions surged even more.
The Wanfeng Merchant Association spans three continents, and it’s rare to find an opponent.
How could a Northern Desert Buddhist Nation, which has been hiding for thousands of years, compare to the Wanfeng Merchant Association?
“Is it really that exaggerated?”
“Strength does not necessarily grow with time.”
Seeing that Qian Bao’er still did not realize the seriousness of the issue, Tianxuan pressed his lips together and spoke.
“Miss Bao’er, the Xuan Bird Clan was defeated by the Wanfeng Merchant Association.”
“As the victor, how would you assess the strength of the Xuan Bird Clan?”
To this question, Qian Bao’er raised her head and thought for a moment before answering.
“Although the Xuan Bird Clan was defeated by the Wanfeng Merchant Association, I must admit that you guys are indeed strong.”
“We also spent a long time preparing to defeat the Xuan Bird Clan.”
Receiving this response, Tianxuan nodded, “Miss Bao’er, your evaluation is quite fair.”
“Let me share something else with you: the Xuan Bird Clan that the Wanfeng Merchant Association faced had only half of its former strength.”
“As for why the Xuan Bird Clan’s current strength has diminished, you should understand that very well.”
“Since Emperor Huangtian fought against the Demon Clan in the Western Continent, the Xuan Bird Clan was also part of the Demon Clan.”
“You wouldn’t think that the Xuan Bird Clan came out of that great war unscathed, would you?”
Once this was said, Qian Bao’er could not help but become serious. Earlier, she had been bantering with Tianxuan because of her youthful pride.
Now that the conversation had reached this point, if she didn’t take it seriously, it would be pure foolishness.
“I get your point. If the Xuan Bird Clan’s strength had doubled back then, the Wanfeng Merchant Association really might not have been able to defeat you.”
“So you’re trying to tell me that the Northern Desert Buddhist Nation’s strength is several times stronger than the former Xuan Bird Clan?”
“It’s not a matter of how many times stronger.”
Saying this, Tianxuan paused, seemingly pondering a more appropriate example.
“Let me put it this way, according to the records of the Xuan Bird Clan’s classics.”
“Our Xuan Bird Clan had a senior who dedicated himself to the Buddhist path and became a guardian for the Northern Desert Buddhist Nation.”
“And this senior’s strength had reached the peak of the eighth realm.”
“Using the current realms for comparison, it’s roughly equivalent to the peak of the Lamp of Life Realm, and he brushed against the Divine Realm.”
“Hiss~”
As soon as these words were spoken, Qian Bao’er couldn’t help but gasp in shock.
A peak master of the Lamp of Life Realm was quite rare in the Wanfeng Merchant Association.
Yet, this top-tier master in the Northern Desert Buddhist Nation is merely a guardian? That’s somewhat exaggerated.
Thinking of this, Qian Bao’er’s mouth twitched.
“A peak master of the Lamp of Life Realm as a guardian sounds unlikely.”
“If the Northern Desert Buddhist Nation is really that strong, then why was it suppressed by Emperor Huangtian’s one statement for so long?”
“Because that statement was made by Emperor Huangtian!”
“The Northern Desert Buddhist Nation has closed its doors for so long not because they aren’t strong enough, but because Emperor Huangtian is too strong!”
Upon hearing this, Qian Bao’er was rendered completely speechless.
She had never witnessed the era of Emperor Huangtian.
All the information she had was gathered from hearsay.
With only hearsay to rely on, Qian Bao’er truly could not imagine what kind of strength a person could possess to suppress the world.
Successfully making Qian Bao’er aware of the strength of the Northern Desert Buddhist Nation, Tianxuan looked solemnly at the distant view.
“The reopening of the Buddhist Nation indicates that significant events are about to occur.”
“In my estimation, the Buddhist Nation will soon become a massive whirlpool.”
“Once caught in it, the only outcome is to be crushed to pieces. Our strength is not even enough to be considered cannon fodder.”
“So for the sake of safety, I suggest we…”
“Your analysis is spot on; I like it.”
Before Tianxuan could finish his words, a familiar voice reached the ears of the three.
Searching the area, Tianxuan noticed the voice came from behind Chen Shisan.
“Sir, how are you here?”
Looking at the suddenly appearing Chen Changsheng, Chen Shisan’s eyes were filled with surprise.
“I’ll explain that in a moment; let’s talk about the main issue first.”
Chen Changsheng pointed into the distance and said.
“We’re about twenty thousand miles from the Buddhist Nation, and your task is simple.”
“Walk these twenty thousand miles, enter the Buddhist Nation, and then find me.”
Tianxuan: “……”
So all the things I just said were in vain.
Moreover, knowing your character, you most likely won’t help us.
