The human side was filled with astonishment and shock, while the few Demon Venerables from the Myriad Demon Nation were utterly dismayed, looking as if they had seen a ghost.
The True Essence of the approaching person was far deeper than even the strongest among their group!
"This aura... is at least Source Realm Late-stage!"
"Damn it, how can the Dayu have a Source Realm Late-stage Martial Artist!"
"Not the Dayu, could it be Tianxuan or Qingluan?"
"That's impossible! None of the Three Kingdoms have Martial Artists above Origin Realm Fourth Layer!"
"Then this kid..."
"Who the hell knows which crack in the rock he crawled out of!"
The Demon Venerables' shock at Li Xuanxiao's Xuan True Essence was quickly replaced by alarm at the exquisite Buddhist Dharma he displayed.
As he drew closer, the sound of the Zen chanting grew louder and more magnificent.
The Demon Venerables of the Myriad Demon Nation were greatly alarmed, and just as they were about to act, they felt their minds completely seized.
Countless illusory monk figures materialized in the sky, their faces showing compassion and serenity as they chanted scriptures and shook their staffs.
The Zen sound immediately rushed towards them like a tsunami, inescapable, and the Demon Venerables were instantly enveloped by it.
At first, they could rely on their formidable willpower to resist, but soon, their eyes became vacant and lost their luster.
They felt as if they were adrift in an endless ocean, surrounded by boundless seawater in every direction.
They were like a solitary small boat, drifting alone amidst the ocean's storms.
A sense of emptiness, loneliness, and a lack of reliance surged into their hearts.
The Demon Venerables now desperately wanted to find a spiritual pillar to guide them out of the boundless sea of suffering.
And a grand and exquisite Zen sound resonated in their minds, like brilliant light in eternal night, showing them the way.
Their Battle Intent dissolved frantically, and an uncontrollable sense of sin washed over them.
The Demon Venerables looked at their own hands with expressions of disgust.
"What have we done?"
"How could we eat humans..."
"We actually wanted to take so many lives, we truly deserve death..."
"How can we wash away the sins on our bodies? Please guide us, Buddha."
The ten Demon Venerables froze on the spot, seemingly trapped in an emotional state from which they could not extricate themselves.
Some showed regret, some wept bitterly, and some were even beginning to circulate their Demonic Techniques, intending to die to prove their resolve...
Then, a solid golden giant boat appeared in mid-air, casting down a shower of compassionate Buddhist light everywhere.
The countless injured Martial Artists instantly felt as if they were bathed in spring sunlight, with a spring breeze caressing their faces.
They felt incomparably warm, tranquil, peaceful, and comfortable.
The Demonic Qi on their bodies was swept away, and their injuries healed rapidly; minor wounds recovered completely in moments.
The flesh and blood around major wounds began to writhe and mend frantically...
Abbot Fan Lu looked surprised. How long had it been? Benefactor Li's Buddhist Dharma had advanced so much again!?
He inwardly lamented, what a Mystic seedling; if he could only convert and join our Buddhist Sect, our Dharma would surely reach a higher level!
But alas, he cannot be converted...
Li Xuanxiao showed no restraint, unleashing the Major Achievement level 'Zen Sea Thunder Sound' simultaneously with the Transcendent level 'Universal Salvation'!
Whether it was offense, defense, or healing, everything was maximized instantly.
The situation on the field was instantly overturned and completely reversed!
The next second, everyone only saw the ten Demon Venerables kneeling in mid-air, their faces etched with endless regret and guilt.
The crowd didn't understand and thought the Demon Venerables were playing some trick.
The Demon Venerables all urged their True Essence, and immediately, towering Demonic Qi rolled out.
The Martial Artists present tensed up again, ready to fight at any moment.
However, every single one of the ten Demon Venerables aimed their Demonic Techniques at themselves...
Then everyone watched as the ten Demon Venerables fell one after another from mid-air like broken kites, crashing down and kicking up dust.
It was clearly not a staged fall...
"What the hell! What are they doing?"
"Why did the Demon Venerables suddenly lose their minds and destroy themselves?"
"You're overthinking it. How could Demon Venerables give up on life? Didn't you hear those waves of Zen chanting?"
"We heard it. It made us feel refreshed, and I even seemed to gain some insight into Martial Arts."
"That's for you. For the Demon Venerables, it might have been a maddening, life-threatening sound!"
"Use your brains for a second. Why didn't the demons self-destruct before Lord Li Xuanxiao arrived?"
"Lord Li Xuanxiao's control over Buddhist Dharma is too terrifying! He can precisely distinguish between friend and foe!"
There were clearly more than just these few people who shared the same confusion.
Many Origin Realm Martial Artist, including Ash Ink, were equally bewildered.
But they had more experience and exposure, and their understanding of Buddhist Dharma was deeper.
Naturally, they wouldn't panic like ordinary Martial Artists; their shock was much more specific.
They were clearly enveloped by the same Buddhist Dharma, yet under Li Xuanxiao's control, he could distinguish friend from foe without a single friendly fire incident!
Buddhist Dharma certainly doesn't recognize people!
The only possibility was that Li Xuanxiao, who cast the Dharma, was executing precise micro-management!
"This kid's level of refinement in casting Buddhist Dharma is simply too monstrous, isn't it?"
"Ash Ink, you seem very familiar with Lord Li Xuanxiao?"
The question came from a colleague in the Grey-Clothed Group.
Ash Ink clicked his tongue internally. Origin Realm Martial Artist were now addressing Li Xuanxiao as 'Lord.'
His growth rate was simply too fast!
Ash Ink nodded, speaking righteously: "Of course, he is my apprentice!"
"Don't brag. His Realm is much higher than yours. How can he be your apprentice?"
"Even if you claim him as your apprentice, it's still questionable whether he'd agree!"
Ash Ink wasn't angry at being exposed; he puffed out his chest: "You know nothing, he is my fishing apprentice!"
Hearing Ash Ink's words, the Grey-Clothed Martial Artist's mouth stretched wide to his ears.
"You can say anything else, but you had to bring up fishing."
"With your fishing skills, which are eternally fruitless, even calling you a fisherman is an insult to fishermen."
Ash Ink immediately got agitated: "Don't slander me!"
His colleague shook his head, not bothering to argue with him.
With the demise of the ten Demon Venerables, the crisis in the Royal City was completely resolved.
The Martial Artists seemed somewhat unable to believe it, remaining in place in a daze for a while.
The Royal City had dispatched so many Origin Realm Martial Artist to fight the demons, only to be suppressed and suffer heavy casualties.
Yet, Li Xuanxiao, alone, defeated them all with a single move?
It seemed too dreamlike!
A moment later, someone finally snapped back to reality. Regardless of how, Li Xuanxiao had saved them, saved the Royal City, and saved the Dayu.
That was an undeniable fact!
Numerous Martial Artists looked up, silently gazing at Li Xuanxiao with expressions of respect and adoration.
This is what a Dayu Martial Artist should be!
This is a Dayu Hero!
This is the role model for our generation!
Li Xuanxiao's tall figure was reflected in countless pairs of eyes.
Countless Martial Artists and common citizens of the Royal City firmly imprinted Li Xuanxiao's actions today in their hearts.
"For the rest of my life, I will take Lord Li Xuanxiao as my example and cultivate the Martial Dao with greater diligence!"
"Lord Li Xuanxiao is my future goal; sooner or later, I will be this strong too!"
"Besides strength, this loyal heart to protect our home and country is truly moving."
In the air and on the ground, numerous Martial Artists expressed their gratitude to Li Xuanxiao in their own ways.