novelraw Chapter 372: Heavenly Fire Sect, Eternal Radiance
Chapter 372: Heavenly Fire Sect, Eternal Radiance
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Silence found the situation puzzling.
An incident like this could not be ignored by Harmony Sound Temple.
“It’s truly infuriating! Those thieves chose to cause trouble while the temple’s masters were giving lectures. They’re planning to leave tomorrow!” someone said angrily.
Silence suddenly understood.
Every year, Harmony Sound Temple held five days of open lectures, welcoming both Buddhist and non-Buddhist attendees. During these lectures, all disciples, except those traveling or engaged in spiritual cultivation outside, were required to remain within the temple. This was precisely why those provocateurs dared to act so boldly in Pu Ran City, exploiting the temple’s inability to intervene.
In Pu Ran City, anyone with even a basic understanding of Buddhist principles was attending the lectures. Those left behind were non-believers who, though sympathetic to the temple, were furious at anyone attempting to rise by stepping on the temple’s reputation.
Originally, these troublemakers planned to leave tomorrow, and the people of Pu Ran City might have grudgingly let them go. However, no one expected the most formidable monk of Harmony Sound Temple, Silence, to return.
Their days of mischief were numbered.
“They’re still at the southern gate, holding a challenge! Silence, you must humiliate them thoroughly!” someone demanded.“Yes! Make sure they never dare cause trouble in Pu Ran City again!”
“Silence! Silence! Charge ahead fearlessly!”
Within moments, the crowd had come up with a slogan to cheer Silence on.
As a disciple of Harmony Sound Temple, Silence could not turn a blind eye. He glanced at Yu Zhao, apologizing, “I’ll need to take up some of your time.”
Though Yu Zhao was anxious, she understood this was an unavoidable duty for Silence. She reassured him, “No worries. I’m curious to see who’s bold enough to challenge Buddhism.”
Harmony Sound Temple was one of the One Sect, Two Schools, Four Factions. Besides its formidable strength, its extensive following also contributed to its significance.
Long Fei Fei and Hua Tu, always eager for excitement, were delighted at the prospect of watching the confrontation. They even egged Silence on, suggesting he go all out. If needed, they were willing to help defend Buddhism themselves.
While Silence neither accepted nor rejected their offer, the people of Pu Ran City were thrilled and praised the duo for their gallant and righteous spirit, calling them true gentlemen. Hearing this, Long Fei Fei and Hua Tu were so flattered they nearly started boasting even more. Fortunately, Yu Zhao intervened, swiftly silencing them with a slap each.
Thus, the group set off grandly toward the southern gate of Pu Ran City.
Their large and imposing entourage was impossible for the troublemakers at the southern gate to miss.
“Priestess, a large group of people is heading our way. Could they be coming for us?” someone asked nervously.
Dozens of men and women in white robes stood around a square platform. Each bore a red dot on their foreheads.
The woman referred to as the Priestess wore a black ceremonial robe. Her skin was as flawless as snow, and her ethereal aura was tinged with an unsettling charm due to the crimson lotus mark between her brows.
“Why panic? We’re here to spread our teachings. Let them come in droves—we only fear they won’t come at all!” the woman responded coldly.
The black-robed priestess commanded immense authority within her sect, and her words immediately quelled the group’s unrest.
Taking the lead, the priestess stepped to the forefront, her eyes burning with anticipation as the approaching crowd grew nearer. The larger the crowd, the wider the influence of the Heavenly Fire Sect, and the greater her chances of surpassing her peers to earn the favor of their leader.
She fervently wished for more spectators.
As the distance between the two groups dwindled, both sides got a clear look at one another.
The priestess’s heart sank.
Why were there three Nascent Soul cultivators among their opponents?
The priestess could easily discern their cultivation levels—after all, she herself was a Nascent Soul expert, one level higher than Yu Zhao. However, the youthfulness of these Nascent Soul cultivators was unnerving.
Moreover, among them was a Buddhist monk. His serene expression, steady gait, and the flawless prayer beads in his hands marked him as no ordinary practitioner.
He looked like a true enlightened monk.
The priestess’s gaze darkened. Tomorrow, she had planned to leave unscathed, but now her perfect plan was unraveling.
Yu Zhao and her companions also noticed the priestess and her white-robed followers. They were still trying to figure out their origins when Long Fei Fei exclaimed, “Huh?”
“Do you know them?” Yu Zhao asked.
Long Fei Fei whispered, “I’ve seen that woman in black before. If I’m not mistaken, she’s an elder from the Northern Dao Palace. Why would she leave such a prestigious position to join an evil sect?”
Although Long Fei Fei didn’t know the exact background of their sect, their behavior was clearly dubious, prompting her to immediately label them as part of an evil faction.
“Northern Dao Palace?” Yu Zhao raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Northern Dao Palace was the second most powerful sect in the Northern Region, surpassed only by the Heavenly Sword Sect. With two Divine Transformation cultivators as its guardians, its reputation was unparalleled.
“You’ve been to Northern Dao Palace?” Yu Zhao questioned.
Long Fei Fei hesitated. “Not really… I just passed by.”
Yu Zhao didn’t believe her. If she had merely passed by, how could she instantly recognize one of their elders? Most likely, she had sneaked in and taken something while she was at it.
Though Yu Zhao and Long Fei Fei spoke quietly, several people overheard their conversation, including the black-robed priestess.
Hearing her identity exposed, the priestess—Zhu Qing—felt a brief moment of unease but quickly composed herself. “Yes, I was once an elder of Northern Dao Palace. But after meeting the leader of Heavenly Fire Sect, I turned from darkness to light and joined the sect. Now, as the Grand Priestess, I am responsible for spreading the sacred flame!”
“Heavenly Fire Sect! Eternal Radiance!” her followers chanted in unison, their voices booming.
Long Fei Fei shook her head. “Bury them already; they’re beyond saving.”
Zhu Qing, however, was pleased by her followers’ fervor. Raising a hand to silence them, she declared, “I came to Pu Ran City to help more people bask in the light of the sacred flame and become new vessels for its fire!”
Her impassioned speech was met with hostility and disgust.
“We are people, not vessels!”
“Pu Ran City doesn’t welcome you! Get out of here!”
“What Heavenly Fire Sect? Just a lousy cult! Utter nonsense!”
Though Zhu Qing and her followers were visibly displeased, they were not surprised. The people of Pu Ran City had been antagonistic toward them from the start.
Because of this, they had shown no mercy in their arena matches. The more they injured their opponents, the angrier the locals became. This cycle of violence escalated relentlessly.
Silence had remained quiet throughout, but seeing the situation spiraling out of control, he finally fiddled with a prayer bead and calmly addressed Zhu Qing, “This humble monk, Silence, wishes to step onto the platform for a match.”
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