Chapter 1626: Chapter 116 Stick Whack_4

“What does this mean?”

On the side, Zhao Jie’s eyes reflected both admiration and envy as he whispered:

“The monks of Xituo Continent differ slightly from you cultivators. In normal cultivation, when one reaches Class VI, the Ascension Tribulation will descend, guiding them to the Heavens. But for those with profound Buddhist roots, upon entering Nirvana, they will be guided by the ‘Reincarnation Pool’ of the Heavens, initiating yet another lifetime…”

Wang Ba could not help but show a look of surprise and blurted out:

“Doesn’t that mean anyone can…”

Zhao Jie, however, seemed to anticipate what Wang Ba was about to say and shook his head:

“To transform from Buddha to demon, and from demon into Buddha… could be considered a shortcut, but few can walk this path successfully. Still, Tan Yue, perhaps you could give it a try.”

“Indeed, though your Buddhist nature may not match that of my disciple, whom I have never met, you possess a rare compassion and kindness. Should you be willing to join my Buddhist sect, I can accept you as a disciple on behalf of my master.”

The projection of Master Xin Yuan smiled faintly as he spoke.

Wang Ba, however, had regained his composure. Looking at the figure, he asked seriously:

“Master, have you also seen the great tribulation of the future? Could you tell me what calamity this tribulation stems from?”

The projection of Master Xin Yuan shook his head lightly at these words:

“It is not that I do not wish to speak but rather that I cannot see through it. I only know that this tribulation is one that will engulf the entirety of Little Cang World. None of the continents will be spared, but as for its exact origin, I do not know.”

“Still, when tribulations come, worrying serves no purpose. Tribulations inevitably arise either inside or outside the realm. Even if you are fixated on knowing, what would you do with that knowledge?”

“At times, what you must do is simply open your heart and continue forward.”

Wang Ba was momentarily stunned, but in that instant, he suddenly awakened.

He had been consumed by Xuan Yuanzi’s words about the great tribulations of heaven and earth, his spirit preoccupied, and this had slowed down his cultivation.

But as long as he himself was strong enough, no matter how great the tribulation, he could bear it all on his own.

“Thank you, Master, for your guidance.”

The projection of Master Xin Yuan remained silent, smiling mysteriously as his form grew increasingly faint and illusory.

“Master!”

Zhao Jie’s expression changed in shock.

Master Xin Yuan’s projection remained calm as he replied:

“I am but a wisp of demonic thought. Now that the demonic intent has dissipated, and I have awakened as a Buddha, it is time for my Nirvana. However…”

He cast a glance at Wang Ba and Zhao Jie, his gaze contemplative, before merging directly into the pulsating chest cavity of Xin Yuan’s corporeal body nearby.

At this moment, the demonic thought fused with the body. Xin Yuan immediately opened his eyes and pushed the Vajra Pestle in front of Zhao Jie with a casual motion.

“I entrust this treasure to you, to deliver it to my disciple on my behalf.”

Zhao Jie hurriedly accepted it with both hands. As for the ‘disciple,’ it was evidently the Reincarnated Buddha Lord, far away on Northsea Continent.

Although they had never met, nor were they supposed to know of each other, it was only natural that an enlightened being who had achieved Dao would have such mysterious abilities.

Afterward, Xin Yuan took out a cloth pouch and handed it to Zhao Jie:

“This contains the treasured artifacts of Xituo Continent accumulated over the years. You are to safeguard it, and you may use any of the treasures as needed.”

Zhao Jie’s expression changed drastically. He was about to decline, but upon sensing Xin Yuan’s gaze, he solemnly accepted it.

Xin Yuan nodded in satisfaction before turning his gaze toward Wang Ba.

His serene eyes seemed to perceive something, and he frowned slightly.

“The dilemmas you currently face, I am powerless to resolve…”

He paused, then reached into the folds of his simple white monk’s robe and retrieved what looked like an ordinary stone bead.

With a gentle flick, the bead landed in Wang Ba’s hand.

Wang Ba looked slightly surprised:

“What is this…”

Xin Yuan responded calmly:

“This is a Class V Sea Pearl. Perhaps it can resolve some of your troubles.”

“A Class V Sea Pearl?”

Wang Ba’s heart stirred.

In his sect, there were two such pearls, one housed in Taihe Palace and the other in Chunyang Palace.

However, both pearls had long since been drained of their power, and no one knew when they might be restored for use. As a result, Wang Ba had yet to utilize a Class V Sea Pearl himself.

Recalling the predicament Daoist Yuanci had been unable to escape from earlier, an idea struck him.

Without hesitation, he accepted the treasure.

Just as he was about to express his gratitude, Xin Yuan’s corporeal body suddenly trembled. The projection of Master Xin Yuan emerged once more in an instant, appearing directly in front of Wang Ba and placing a hand on his shoulder.

“Master…”

Both Wang Ba and Zhao Jie’s expressions changed simultaneously.

But in the next moment, Master Xin Yuan’s projection waved a hand, causing Zhao Jie to stumble backward. A gust of fierce wind followed, and when Zhao Jie regained his balance, he was shocked to find himself standing on the coastline where he had first arrived at Xituo Continent!

As he looked up, there was no longer any sign of Master Xin Yuan or Wang Ba.

At the same time.

In the vast, dim expanse outside the realm of Little Cang World.

From a barely visible opening that wriggled incessantly along the membrane of the realm.

A pure, radiant Buddha’s Light enveloped a figure as it shot out from within, then descended above the opening.