Chapter 170: Chapter 168: Ksitigarbha King Repels the Nether River_3 Chapter 170: Chapter 168: Ksitigarbha King Repels the Nether River_3 Nether River knew that it would be difficult for the two fighters to determine a victor in a short time. A war of words to sway Ksitigarbha King’s resolve would be beneficial, wouldn’t it offer a better opportunity?

“He is the Future Buddha, who shall be born in the Western Ultimate Bliss World, establish the Ten Directions Country, and liberate all sentient beings with infinite merit. How could he die here? I am his protector, and if you wish to kill him, you must kill me first,” Ksitigarbha King declared firmly, eyes fixed intently on Nether River.

“Pah! Stubborn old monk!” Nether River couldn’t help but hurl an insult.

Seeing that the eleven Ancestral Witches were pressuring the Blood God Child, he then threw the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag and the Yuan Tu Sword to his disciples Indra and Lutuoluo, shouting, “Use my magical treasures to aid my Blood God Child avatar in suppressing these eleven Ancestral Witches, and don’t let them break free!”

This turn of events was quite unfavourable for Nether River. He had easily held his own against Wukong alone, and taking his life would have been quite simple, but Ksitigarbha King’s betrayal, coupled with Diting’s, left him outmatched, with two Sect Founders against him. Now, he had to deal with Ksitigarbha King on one side and the eleven Ancestral Witches on the other, which was quite embarrassing.

“I must quickly repel Ksitigarbha King and then kill Sun Wukong! I intend to slaughter all beings below the heavens, and those of the Eastern Lands’ Taoist Sect will certainly object. It is likely that soon they’ll call upon another Taoist expert. Guang Chengzi, Cloud Child, Jade Tripod Real Man, and Grand Mage Xuandu, those small fry old ancestors, I naturally do not fear, but being hindered by Ksitigarbha King, if they also take action, it will indeed be very tricky and troublesome!”

Nether River calculated swiftly in his mind that his own slaughter of the people of the world was in line with his nature but was rejected by outsiders. After all, such an act of massacre had far-reaching karmic consequences. To kill the people of the world was to destroy the foundations of their Sects! Saints, due to sentiment, would not take action, and Nether River had little regard for the others. However, getting entangled by Ksitigarbha King and the Ancestral Witches, having those usually insignificant “small fry” jump out and take potshots would indeed be an annoying problem!

“Blood Shadow Divine Thunder!” Nether River Patriarch exclaimed softly, fingers flashing like lightning as he flicked them continuously.

Beads of red light gathered at the tips of his fingers and then he shot them out, transforming into orbs of Divine Thunder raining down on Ksitigarbha King.

These Blood Shadow Divine Thunder orbs, refined from the impurities in the Asura Blood Sea, could taint a person’s Magical Treasure and Primordial Spirit, and were quite powerful! But Ksitigarbha King was the bane of such things, utterly fearless. The Nine-Ringed Monk’s Staff erupted with a myriad of Buddha’s Light, revealing the manifestation of Amitabha Buddha. His hands pressed together, he chanted a Sanskrit hymn.

“Thus have I heard… Everything arises from causes and conditions…” Buddha’s Light rose, repelling the bloody glow.

Nether River seized the opportunity to strike with his sword, unleashing a surge of Sword Aura that opened a large wound on Ksitigarbha King’s left arm, spraying dark golden blood.

“Back off quickly!” Nether River’s eyes reddened with rage.

“Dream on!” With just two words, Ksitigarbha King formed a Wisdom-Fist Seal and struck out, bursting with fierce punches.

Ksitigarbha King was also angered!

This punch had no trace of softness, only rigidity and rage. Even a Bodhisattva has moments of wrathful gaze, subduing demons and evil!

Nether River held his sword horizontally, forming Sword Aura to meet the punches, feeling numbness in his arm but managing to slice through the punches. His sword struck Ksitigarbha King’s fist again, which then exploded, flesh torn and bone revealed, the bones too were a dark golden color.

“What an incredible body, truly remarkable, having refined the Buddhist Golden Body to such a level, it’s likely just one step away from matching the Ancestral Witches’ Immortal Body!” Nether River was inwardly astonished. Ksitigarbha King had gained tremendous benefits in Reincarnation, and if Tathagata were to find out, he would probably regret it deeply.

The dark golden blood that spurted from Ksitigarbha King suddenly paused midair for a moment before rushing toward Nether River’s face.

“Ksitigarbha King, have you lost your mind!” Nether River exclaimed.

As it turned out, Ksitigarbha King had divided a part of his Primordial Spirit Thoughts, emulating the Demon Tribe’s Corporeal Disintegration and Divine Thought into Thunder Dharma Gate, turning the dark golden blood into Divine Thunder! However, while greatly increasing the lethal power, it also harmed his own Primordial Spirit, damaging his very foundation, leading to a decrease in Cultivation Level and Mana.

Only then did Nether River confirm that Ksitigarbha King’s words were not false, and if he wished to kill Wukong, he really would have to step over his corpse!

A Sect Founder’s battle is not to be taken lightly. Although not causing heaven and earth to collapse like a Saint might, it was still extremely perilous. To completely defeat Ksitigarbha King, Nether River wasn’t completely confident! After all, controlling the Blood God Child on one hand and battling on the other was too disadvantageous. If it weren’t for the Ancestral Witches’ involvement, he was confident in winning. Moreover, if Ksitigarbha King faced disaster, the Diting Divine Beast would likely come killing without hesitation, perhaps even using that corporeal disintegration and Divine Thought into Thunder technique…

The more Nether River thought about it, the more stifled he felt, truly unwilling to accept this!

With a thunderous roar, he cast a spell to envelop himself, the free Mara, the Blood God Child avatar, as well as Indra and Lutuoluo, before entering the Blood River. The Blood River surged tumultuously as it retreated toward the Western Direction, clearly intending to retreat back into the Asura Blood Sea.

Ksitigarbha King couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief. Seeing Nether River leave, the Ancestral Witches also didn’t pursue but stayed in place, sitting down to meditate and recuperate.

“I’m not reconciled!” Nether River couldn’t refrain from bellowing towards the sky, the opportunity for enlightenment right before his eyes. Who knew that Ksitigarbha King would suddenly turn against him, entirely unexpected.

This was a perfect opportunity. The Buddhist Sect was currently preoccupied with their own issues, and the Taoist Sect had few who could match Nether River, making it a perfect opportunity to slay everyone under the heavens and become enlightened as a Saint!

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