Sign In Buddha’s Palm

Chapter 265: Sign In, [Earthbound Art]!

Chapter 265: Sign In, [Earthbound Art]!

Edited by: Mochiusagi

The Artifact Spirit of the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp was ‘scared’ by the [Buddha’s Palm] and hid in the deepest part of the lamp.

However, the Ancestors did not know of this. In their view, logically speaking, the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp should have only been able to recover after hundreds of thousands of years.

However, for Su Qin, all he needed to do was to ‘appease’ the Artifact Spirit, using the [Buddha’s Palm]’s aura, and draw it from the depths of the lamp. It basically required no effort.

Using the [Buddha’s Palm] this way, a singular strand of aura, will not consume a lot of Su Qin’s energy.

Not only that, but when the lamp was enveloped by the [Buddha’s Palm]’s aura, it seems to have undergone some transformation. The entire lamp’s body burst out with a bright Buddha’s radiance, quickly illuminating the entire Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall.

Just as the [Buddha’s Palm] can destroy life, it could also bring life.

For thousands of years, many Venerables of the Shaolin Temple had mastered a certain form of the [Buddha’s Palm].

But no matter which Venerable, the [Buddha’s Palm] they mastered was an empty shell without any meaning.

Only Su Qin, who had obtained the complete [Buddha’s Palm]’s nine forms from the Great Strength Hall, had the ‘real’ [Buddha’s Palm], which was passed down by the Buddha himself.

Only if there’s meaning, then the [Buddha’s Palm] would be able to burst out with mighty power. Otherwise, it would only be considered a more powerful Buddhist Divine Art.

For example, Arhat Pao, who had sealed the Demon Buddha with the [Buddha’s Palm] more than 900 years ago.

If Arhat Pao had grasped the true meaning of Buddha at that time and was able to use all of the power contained in the [Buddha’s Palm], the Demon Buddha wouldn’t have been able to get rid of the seal, no matter how many times he powered up. Let alone release a trace of Demonic Will and spread destruction in the Shaolin Temple.

“Here.”

Su Qin took a look at the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp, before throwing it to the 6th Ancestor.

Although the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp was a treasure of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, in the eyes of Su Qin, it was just so so.

Although it took Su Qin some time to break the Buddha’s radiance created by the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp, Su Qin was only utilizing his body.

If Su Qin had made an all-out effort and used some of his trump cards, the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp wouldn’t have lasted long. Hence, it was nothing for Su Qin.

“World-Honored One.”

“The All Souls Buddha’s Lamp has been enlightened by the World-Honored One and is the World-Honored One’s possession. How can the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall receive it?”

The 6th Ancestor turned pale with fright as he held the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp, which was emitting Buddha’s radiance, with trembling hands.

Currently, the Buddha’s radiance emitted by the All Souls Buddha Lamp became more profound. The 6th Ancestor had a feeling that the All Souls Buddha Lamp would be able to return to its peak.

“World-Honored One, please take the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp back.”

The 7th and 9th Ancestor echoed in a low voice.

Even if they had the courage, they would not dare to snatch things from the World-Honored One. All of the imprints of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall in the lamp had disappeared, how dare the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall still accept it?

“You guys don’t want it?”

Su Qin hesitated, before finally taking the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp. Although it was of little use to him, it can at least be used to protect places like the Shaolin Temple.

For example, the Underground Palace that Su Qin uses for his seclusion. The All Souls Buddha’s Lamp would fit well.

“Okay.”

“In that case, I’ll leave first.”

Su Qin glanced at the 6th, 7th and 9th Ancestor, and indifferently said.

He came here to deter the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, so that they will not mess around in the Tang Empire in the future. At the same time, to also deter the other Major Sects that’s in the Western Desert.

When Su Qin entered the Western Desert, he deliberately did not restrain his aura. He even especially stimulated it, as he punched through the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp’s Buddha’s radiance. Surely, this would shock the other Major Sects in the Western Desert.

Not to mention that he used the [Buddha’s Palm], which muddled the Internal Qi and blocked the sight from the peeping toms. The above should surely make them wary.

“The World-Honored One is leaving?”

The 6th Ancestor was slightly surprised.

They finally saw a true World-Honored One and accomplished something that the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall had not done for thousands of years. How could they be willing to part with Su Qin so quickly?

“World-Honored One, there is a big secret here…”

The 6th Ancestor seemed to have thought of something and said quickly.

“A big secret?”

Su Qin looked at the 6th Ancestor and raised an eyebrow.

Although under Su Qin’s [Buddha’s Palm], the 6th Ancestor could not resist to the point of being forced to kneel down, the 6th Ancestor was still extremely powerful. Even if his qi and blood had decayed, he’s way better than other Peak Legends, like Ancestor Chi Yuan.

If Su Qin didn’t have the [Buddha’s Palm], he would have needed to use a few tricks up his sleeve to defeat the 6th Ancestor.

If the 6th Ancestor wanted to flee for his life, Su Qin would have needed to waste more effort.

No matter what, defeating and killing were two completely different concepts.

With a slightly stronger strength, one can defeat the enemy, but if one wants to kill, one would need to have an overwhelming strength that can crush the enemy.

Based on the level and experience of the 6th Ancestor, there were definitely not many things in the world that could make him call it as, ‘a big secret.’

“Speak.”

Su Qin was interested.

“The reason why we chose to build the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall here, is because we found an Earth Element Source!”

The 6th Ancestor said solemnly.

“An Earth Element Source?”

Su Qin’s expression condensed slightly.

World’s Essence Qi, generally speaking, was divided into various elements such as Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Darkness, Light and Thunder.

Of course, for Martial Artists, they don’t care about the type of elements of the World’s Essence Qi. Even a Peak Legend would have no need for the types of elements of the World’s Essence Qi.

But once one reaches the Earth Immortal Realm or Great Arhat Realm, one would need to choose an element to cast the foundation.

According to the ancient records, when a Peak Legend breaks through the shackles and enters the Land Immortal Realm, he would fall into a mysterious state. His mind would merge into his sea of thoughts, so as to choose an element to merge with that suits himself.

The reason why Earth Immortals were so strong, was that other than having a Great Domain, they had already integrated with a certain element of the Heavens and Earth.

For example, the True Monarch of the Eastern Sea was an Earth Immortal with the Fire Element.

An Earth Element Source, as the name suggests, is where Earth Element converges. For a Peak Legend, who wanted to walk in the path of the Earth Element, the Earth Element Source was definitely a fortuitous encounter. It makes breaking through the shackles smoother and sensing the element easier.

Even in the last prosperous era, an Earth Element Source was extremely rare. One might encounter it by luck, but it was not to be sought for. In terms of value, it was more valuable than the “Spirit Spring” on Ying State Monster Island.

“Take me there.”

Su Qin thought for a while, then said.

In the jade stone record left by the True Monarch of the Eastern Sea, he highly praised this kind of element source. Su Qin even felt that if he found a Fire Element Source, maybe he would have taken the final step long ago.

“As the World-Honored One wishes.”

The 6th Ancestor bowed.

Next, the 6th, 7th and 9th Ancestors dismissed the disciples and brought Su Qin to the back of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall.

Behind the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall was the vast and silent desert, but beside it was an extremely unremarkable, small valley.

The valley looked very ordinary, it was simply made up of yellow sand grains. Even Su Qin, at first glance, did not find any special features of this valley.

“Huh?”

Su Qin’s pupils slowly turned, as he stared at the valley with a hint of surprise on his face.

“World-Honored One, that small valley is the Earth Element Source.”

When the 6th Ancestor saw that Su Qin had already discovered the valley even before his introduction, his expression became more respectful.

Whether it was the Earth Element Source or other element sources, their aura was extremely restrained, as if they had completely integrated into the void. Unless you actually entered their scope, it was impossible to find anything unusual.

Even the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall only discovered the Earth Element Source as a complete coincidence. After the 9th Ancestor came to the battlefield, he happened to walk into the Earth Element Source.

But even then, the 9th Ancestor was cautious, and first confirmed his suspicions.

Due to this, the nine ancestors of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall specially let the 6th and 7th Ancestor come over. Even making them even bring the All Souls Buddha’s Lamp as well.

Otherwise, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall wouldn’t have sent three Ancestors this early in the recovery of vitality.

“I see.”

Su Qin’s [Eyes of Truth] was running at full capacity along with the [Celestial Eyes]. In an instant, the valley in front of him has changed.

The valley that was originally less than a mile in size suddenly began to expand, as if it turned into a sun composed entirely of Earth Elements, illuminating the entire Western Desert.

After a moment, Su Qin slowly closed his eyes and opened them again after a short while. The valley also returned to its original state.

The scene that Su Qin saw just now did not actually happen, but instead it was a glimpse of its essence.

“This Earth Element Source has existed for thousands of years, right?”

Su Qin looked at the valley and asked with a thoughtful look.

“World-Honored One, the birth of every element source requires a lot of time, ranging from thousands of years to as many as tens of thousands of years, before it can form successfully.”

“As for this specific Earth Element Source, I think it has been around for at least thousands of years…”

The 6th Ancestor said cautiously.

“Thousands of years…”

A smile appeared on Su Qin’s face.

Having existed for so long, it should have accumulated a lot of “Dao Accumulation”…

Su Qin’s eyes lit up.

Ordinary places, even if they existed for tens of thousands of years, don’t have much ‘Dao Accumulation.’ The reason being that these places simply cannot hold ‘Dao Accumulation.’

But the element sources, such as this Earth Element Source, was definitely not an ordinary place.

If even the ancient capitals of the ten dynasties like Chang’an City can allow Su Qin to Sign In for a long time, there was no reason that the Earth Element Source can not.

“It just so happens that today’s Sign In is still not used…”

Su Qin glanced at the 6th, 7th and 9th Ancestor, then slowly walked to the front of the valley.

“This is the Earth Element Source…”

Su Qin looked at the valley. In the eyes of an ordinary person, the valley was simply an ordinary valley, but Su Qin felt a heavy pressure coming from it.

Though, Su Qin just ignored the pressure and instead silently said in his heart: “System, Sign In!”

[Congratulations to the host for Signing In successfully! Obtained the Magic Power ‘Earthbound Art.’]