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Chapter 50: The Compassionate One Appears

Countless ordinary people gathered in Shuangliu Lane, yet not a single one dared to speak.

After all, it involves demons and monsters, which affects the safety of the people of Luoning City.

Ordinary people dared not be careless in the slightest.

They stared intently at Xu Xian and the three monks of Pudu Temple, hoping that the two sides could reach a conclusion.

The monks of Pudu Temple sharpened their gazes and shouted sternly, "You audacious fiend! How dare you utter such outrageous words! Do you know your crime?"

Xu Xian sneered, "Pudu Temple, a sacred Buddhist site, has actually colluded with demons and evil spirits. Do you know your crime?"

The monks of Pudu Temple felt a chill run down their spines.

They tried to use their magic to disturb Xu Xian's mind, hoping to make him change his mind.

Unexpectedly, the monks' magical powers vanished without a trace, having no effect on Xu Xian whatsoever.

Clearly, the fortune teller Xu in front of them was not a charlatan, but someone who truly possessed some skills.

This is troublesome.

The monks knew that if the rumors of evil spirits emanating from Pudu Temple were to spread, it would have an extremely negative impact on the abbot.

Currently, Abbot Pudu Cihang is making preparations for his trip to Beijing, and absolutely no mistakes can be made.

Thinking this, the three monks simultaneously gripped their staffs, slammed them into the ground, and chanted, word by word, "Om Mani Padme Hum!"

The onlookers became excited as they saw the three monks chanting incantations.

Some knowledgeable people whispered, "This is the six-syllable mantra of Buddhism, which can subdue demons and monsters! It seems that this Master Xu has some issues."

This statement resonated with most people, but a small number of them countered, "I don't think so; it all depends on how Master Xu handles it."

Ordinary people couldn't see the intricacies involved, but Xu Xian knew that these three monks truly possessed some magical powers.

In his eyes, the six-syllable mantra had transformed into a golden swastika symbol, pressing down on him!

Xu Xian made no move, while Bai Suzhen behind him looked up at the swastika symbol.

There was no sound or any fluctuation.

Under Bai Suzhen's gaze, the swastika symbol vanished as quickly as ice meeting the blazing sun.

The three monks were all greatly alarmed to find that their supernatural powers had failed.

Xu Xian laughed and said, "Since you've allied yourselves with demons and evil spirits, the Great Bright Mantra will naturally lose its effect."

These words struck like a heavy hammer blow to the hearts of the onlookers.

They did hear the monk chant the six-syllable mantra, and thought it would be able to suppress Xu Banxian.

Unexpectedly, this half-immortal Xu showed no abnormality whatsoever, and instead pointed out the monk's flaw in a single sentence.

There are only two possible outcomes now.

Either Xu Banxian was an extremely powerful demon, and the monks of Pudu Temple were completely unable to subdue him.

Either Pudu Temple really has a problem!

At this moment, the seed of doubt has been planted.

Xu Xian wanted this outcome; he wanted to force Pudu Cihang to come out and fight him, thereby revealing Pudu Cihang's demonic nature.

As long as Bai Suzhen is by his side, Xu Xian will never lose!

While the three monks were stunned, the Putuo Temple in the distance suddenly emitted a sky full of Buddhist light.

Everyone was stunned, their eyes becoming extremely devout.

They bowed in the direction of Putuo Temple, chanting Amitabha Buddha.

At the same time, ethereal chants resounded in the hearts of these mortals, giving them a sense of profound clarity of mind.

It seems that he is about to have a complete awakening.

Sensing the Buddhist light and chanting, Xu Xian sneered, "Indeed, you have some skills; worthy of being called a thousand-year-old centipede!"

People around prostrated themselves on the ground in worship, welcoming the arrival of the compassionate Bodhisattva.

Xu Xian waited quietly, saying nothing more.

The ethereal chanting grew closer, and the dazzling Buddhist light filled the sky.

A moment later, the eight guardians of Pudu Temple carried the sedan chair to the outside of Shuangliu Lane.

From inside the sedan chair, the voice of Pudu Cihang could be heard from afar.

"Demon, reveal your true form at once!"

The words were interspersed with countless Sanskrit chants.

Xu Xian knew that this was the divine power of Pudu Cihang—the deadly Brahma chant!

Bai Suzhen released her own magical power to completely block out the deadly chanting.

For a time, Bai Suzhen's and Pudu Cihang's magical powers were intertwined, and it was difficult to determine who was superior.

Pudu Cihang was taken aback when he saw that the deadly chanting had lost its effect.

He could sense that Xu Xian's cultivation level was not high, while Bai Suzhen's cultivation level was quite extraordinary.

If he maintains his appearance as Pudu Cihang, it will be difficult to deal with the two of them in a short period of time.

Although Pudu Cihang did not understand why Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen were going against him, he knew that he could not let them have their way.

Therefore, he put his hands together and recited Buddhist scriptures.

Bai Suzhen was about to make a move when Xu Xian stopped her: "His supernatural powers may be captivating, but they cannot affect you or me. His true target is the mortals here."

as predicted.

As Pudu Cihang chanted the scriptures, the eyes of the mortals present became dazed.

They stood up unsteadily, staring intently at Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen.

"evildoer……"

Bai Suzhen frowned slightly as she looked at the mortals. "My lord, what should we do now? Should we make these mortals lose consciousness?"

"That would fulfill the wish of Universal Salvation."

Bai Suzhen was taken aback, then immediately understood.

Based on the strength he has demonstrated, he is only slightly inferior to Pudu Cihang.

To suppress himself and his official, he must reveal his true demonic form and use the centipede demon's supernatural powers.

However, given the sheer number of mortals present, he dared not reveal his true form.

The monster wanted to use him to temporarily eliminate these mortals.

Bai Suzhen looked at Xu Xian and asked softly, "What should we do?"

"It's alright. The Universal Salvation and Compassionate Journey is currently collecting merits and vows, and it wouldn't dare to completely control the thoughts of mortals. It's just a smokescreen, and it's not difficult to break through."

Xu Xian picked up his whisk, flicked it lightly, and muttered an incantation under his breath.

In the blink of an eye, dark clouds gathered over Shuangliu Lane, and soon a torrential downpour began.

The rain poured down, quickly soaking the mortals in the area.

The mortals were momentarily dazed, and their eyes cleared.

They didn't know what was happening; all they could see was Pudu Cihang and Xu Xian facing off.

Ordinary people vaguely felt that Pudu Cihang was not as kind and benevolent as he appeared.

Pudu Cihang, on the other hand, set his sights on the whisk in Xu Xian's hand.

His eyes lit up, and he thought to himself, "What a wonderful treasure!"

If one could obtain this item, it would definitely greatly increase one's strength.

Thinking of this, he was about to make a move when he seemed to suddenly sense something.

Pudu Cihang puts his hands together in prayer and chants Amitabha Buddha.

Xu Xian also withdrew his magical powers and waited quietly.

A moment later, an official sedan chair appeared outside Shuangliu Lane, and a rather wealthy-looking official stepped out of the chair.

It is indeed the Prefect of Luoning!

The mortals present immediately kowtowed and addressed him as "Your Excellency."

Pudu Cihang clasped his hands together and bowed in respect.

Xu Xian simply sang "Yes" without making any further comment.

The Prefect of Luoning looked at the crowd, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got down to business: "Since both of you call the other a demon, let's hold a ritual tomorrow to set the record straight!"

Pudu Cihang immediately said, "Amitabha, that's excellent."

Xu Xian smiled and nodded, "Of course."

The prefect said, "Very well! Please invite the two sorcerers to the Luoning Prefectural Office for their magical duel tomorrow at noon. The people are welcome to come and watch. It is already night, so everyone may disperse."

With the prefect speaking, no one dared to linger any longer, and they all dispersed.

However, they had made up their minds to go to the government office tomorrow to witness the supernatural powers of the two monks.

Pudu Cihang returned to Pudu Temple in a sedan chair.

Xu Xian waved his whisk and left with Bai Suzhen.

Qingyue hesitated for a moment, then followed Xu Xian.

"Master Xu, is the Compassionate One who saves all beings really a demon?"

Xu Xian laughed and said, "We'll see tonight."

"W-what do you mean?"

Xu Xian looked in the direction of Pudu Temple and said, "That evil monk will send someone to kill me tonight, and tomorrow he will claim that I fled in fear."

Qingyue covered her mouth: "Then, what should we do?"

Xu Xian looked at Qingyue: "Have you ever eaten roasted centipede?"