CHAPTER 2934: CHAPTER 2932: FAREWELL, PUJUE

"Then I’ll go and check it out!"

Given the significance to this Holy Kingdom, Ethan Smith dared not underestimate it.

It’s important to understand that the power of faith of living beings is the cornerstone of the entire Holy Kingdom.

This is also why Xeno Johnson’s strength ranks among the top three; if not for him and Divine Twilight Lolita arriving in the Path Profound Holy Kingdom, even the top five Holy Lords of Different Races combined would not dare to invade Mount Kunlun lightly. Such is the terror of this power.

However, the power of faith cannot be allowed to touch one’s body.

This power involves intense karma and thus can only be utilized through Taoist energy control techniques.

Even some powerful demon races, who pride themselves on their physical prowess, can only let it flow within their bodies, with no precedent of absorbing such power.

It’s akin to a poisonous dagger, which can be wielded but not considered part of one’s cultivation.

"Moreover, the last time I released a few souls from the Divine Enthronement, they seemed affected by this power and escaped the control of the God-Sealing Panel."

Ken Middleton frowned slightly.

"Brother Ken, let me go this time. If anything arises that I can’t handle, I’ll notify you. No need to worry."

Ethan Smith knew that Ken Middleton must have reached a critical moment, for he would have quietly solved it otherwise and would not have sought him out.

"Alright."

Ken Middleton nodded.

The Hackberry Lock passed through his body, bringing him into the God-Sealing Space.

He indeed needed to race against time; otherwise, he might suffer a backlash instead.

If these Ancient Souls of the Divine Enthronement lost the restriction of the God-Sealing Panel, they would likely be the first to be shattered.

"Old Master, it’s been a long time."

Everything before him rippled like water, and in the turbulence, it seemed like water stirred on a calm lake.

The surrounding space began to compress and fluctuate, refracting light into seven-colored radiance.

Ethan Smith was startled, yet he felt a familiar scene.

This was the Other Shore person who had previously gifted him the two ’restart’ bracelets.

"Old Master, is this journey for those from the descending Buddhist sect?"

Ethan Smith speculated faintly.

"Exactly so, but the karma involved this time is too great, hence I’m compelled to seek you out again. Just call me Pujue, my friend."

Ethan Smith didn’t speak; the large karma also implied that the visitors this time would not be easy to deal with.

Although Frederick Cohen would definitely take action as it involved him, if he could acquire more Dharma Treasures, it would certainly be ideal.

"In the past, the world of Hominini also had its fluctuations, but never such a colossal change. The Hominini forcibly concealed the heavenly secrets, altering this tendency with the Time Master’s power. However, an excess of strength will overflow; even when a river is blocked by a dam, there will still be waves that spill over."

The old monk seemed unhurried, speaking in a slow and steady tone as if telling a small story.

Ethan Smith listened quietly, without interrupting, speculating that the monk’s forthcoming words would be the crux of his message.

"As the price of such a major shift, other forces are bound to descend. Overall, most will not be too exaggerated, but the will of the Path of Heaven is inscrutable. Perhaps certain irresistible forces have already descended; this is the Path of Heaven’s pardon, which can mobilize the original power of this plane."

Path of Heaven’s pardon, Ethan Smith murmured.

He understood that each plane indeed had such suppression.

This is also a trend for maintaining balance between Heaven and Earth, and now this power is about to arrive here.

Fearfully, for them, it isn’t particularly good news.

For in the last Astrological Calculation of Destiny, they were the only ones who gained benefits.

And in terms of balance and counterattack, being the storm’s center, they would likely attract special attention.

"How does their power compare to Morning Frost of the Path Profound Holy Lord?"

Ethan Smith asked with a solemn expression.

"The powers of different planes cannot be compared; the Other Shore is already of the highest level, and no one can estimate the extent of the Path of Heaven’s pardon. Overall, it is better to be a bit pessimistic. Their power source is the power of faith. In terms of utilizing power, you are certainly not their match. The longer it drags on, the lower your odds of success."

"As compensation, I will block certain forces on the planes where I’ve intervened before, granting you more time to address the situation."

The old monk chuckled lightly, and the entire space’s fluctuation suddenly returned to normal.

Concurrently, Ethan Smith felt a layer of obscure suppression on him diminish significantly.

It seemed that even the Demon Infant on his forehead withdrew slightly, but Ethan Smith showed no sign of relaxation.

This was the Curse of Desolation and Extinction, the strongest backlash of Time Power.

The Buddhist School emphasizes karma and retribution, allowing the old man to act in light of such circumstances—what kind of character could the person from the descending Other Shore be?

"Hey, Ethan Smith!"

As Ethan Smith pondered, Sithur Fatty suddenly shouted, rousing him.

Two people had unknowingly appeared before him.

Azure Cloud, Luna Snow.

"When did you arrive?"

Ethan Smith asked with slight surprise.

He had been engulfed in that misty space while exchanging with the elder and didn’t know when the two arrived.

"I say, what are you daydreaming about? We’ve been here for nearly half an hour; you suddenly started zoning out, even ignoring us when we spoke to you. At first, we feared you were in sudden enlightenment and didn’t dare disturb you."

Sithur Fatty said with irritation, realizing later that Ethan Smith was merely daydreaming.

But it happened faster than expected; this time, with the Other Shore person coming here, it seemed that Luna Snow was key.

Before this, the old man had appeared once due to Luna Snow.

Appearing twice for her, and even at the risk of being afflicted with the Curse of Desolation and Extinction—what was this woman’s origin?

Ethan Smith stared at Luna Snow. With his current Divine Soul Power, he could perceive many of Luna Snow’s secrets, but nothing special stood out.

"Ethan, my friend, something big happened. Buddhist missionaries appeared in Rainbow Glow, Green Peak Mountain, and Winterfell, and are already subtly reaching central cities, including Ethereal Soaring City. Buddhist missionary sparks have even appeared there; this is all the information!"

As Azure Cloud spoke, his hand slightly trembled with a lack of control.

He once saw those ’converted’ into Buddhist followers—they were practically no different from zombies.

Countless brainwashed devotees wholeheartedly worshiped Buddha statues, chanting scriptures and burning incense.

Even infants starved in their beds while their parents remained indifferent, and numerous formidable Path Spirit experts became one of them too.

Ethan Smith received the intelligence Azure Cloud handed over.

His brows furrowed slightly; the situation was more severe than he imagined.