If Qing Yu was not mistaken, those bits of black light each represent a person's spirit soul.

Constantly, Papiyan absorbs spirit souls to grow stronger in battle.

Moreover, the fight with the Sword God is also a way to refine spirit souls. From Qing Yu's perspective, the Sword God seems to be using Papiyan's golden body to hone his blade, while Papiyan uses the Sword God to refine spirit souls.

Both sides are indeed taking what they need.

"I recall you mentioning before that Fantian's Buddha Light can brainwash martial artists below the Divine Origin Realm and the general populace, turning them into Papiyan's fanatic followers, right?" Qing Yu asked.

"Correct." Lan Cang nodded in confirmation.

"Then I guess that's right..."

Those brainwashed by Fantian serve as fodder for Papiyan. The widespread battle between Papiyan and the Sword God is like a human-shaped calamity, leaving countless dead and injured in their wake.

The brainwashed people, once killed, leave behind a trace of spirit soul that resonates with Papiyan, absorbed into his being, much like rice being digested.

"Demon Buddha, truly worthy of being such." Qing Yu shook his head and said.

This could already be described as "living for Papiyan, dying for Papiyan," for their value has been extracted to the extreme.

Although Qing Yu is also skilled in similar evil skills like the Heavenly Demon Slaying God Method and Heavenly Demon Technique, he rarely uses them as he is better at absorbing primordial energy.

And, unlike Papiyan who spares no one on his own side, Qing Yu would only do so if necessary. Among the dead and injured, there were also many Peacock Remnants.

"Daoist Master, do you think Papiyan will prevail over the Sword God?" Lan Cang suddenly asked.

"I don't think so; Papiyan's fodder is nearly exhausted." Qing Yu replied.

Although Papiyan's strength is still increasing, the rate of increase has dwindled. It's clear that spirit souls are running low, and Papiyan is almost out of resources.

'But if there's more fodder, Papiyan's strength can still rise.' Qing Yu thought to himself.

The legendary Three-faced God that forced the Heavenly Dao to open its doors for the Buddha's breakthrough—Papiyan has yet to reach the peak of the Three-faced God.

His current strength, rather than increasing, is more like recovering. As long as he keeps absorbing the spirit souls of followers, he will eventually return to the peak of the Three-faced God.

'Why do I feel like Papiyan is more like the one to start the great tribulation than us Nine Heavens?'

Thinking of this, Qing Yu couldn't help but grumble internally.

They, the Nine Heavens, have also been the cause of much devastation, but their efficiency does not match Papiyan's.

Look at this: a sweep of Buddha Light, and all below Divine Origin Realm essentially become fanatic followers, offering their lives and essence to Papiyan.

If no one intervened, allowing Papiyan to roam the world, perhaps the restrictions of heaven and earth would open up.

'But, if that were to happen, Papiyan would undoubtedly be the first to ascend to the Tao Realm, and upon his ascension, our lives and deaths would inevitably be controlled by him.'

This is a very dangerous individual, Qing Yu is now clearly aware of that.

Thinking of this, Qing Yu decided to eliminate this scourge.

The world would be better off without such a menace. According to Qing Yu's plan, taking things step by step is the safest approach.

Papiyan's existence is undoubtedly a major variable.

"Amitabha Buddha, Daoist Master, it's better not to rashly resort to conflict."

Brahma sound echoed as an elderly and a young monk floated over, blocking the path between Qing Yu and the battlefield.

"Shi Jue?" Qing Yu's eyes surged with blood as he saw the constantly changing primordial spirit beneath the youthful visage, "All Living Beings, you are Xinyuan."

"I didn't expect that Shi Jue would be body-seized by your split spirit. Ha, the delightful tales passed down through the Buddhist sect of teacher and disciple, who could have thought would be so ironic." Qing Yu sneered.

Xinyuan and Shi Jue, both masters in Buddhism; although Shi Jue was previously not a master in Martial Arts Realm, his understanding of the Buddhist Scripture was instantaneous, akin to a reincarnation of the Buddha.

It is thus that Shi Jue was dubbed "Little Buddha," renowned within the Buddhist community. This master and disciple duo, both venerable monks, constituted a well-told tale.

Yet now, a very ironic turn has occurred, as Xinyuan, a Buddhist master, has seized Shi Jue's body. The delightful teacher-disciple tale is likely to turn into a scandal.

"Shi Jue is not Xinyuan, but Xinyuan is Shi Jue."

Only to hear Xinyuan shake his head, "Now, I am Shi Jue; he and I, are without separation."

"Without separation indeed." Qing Yu laughed coldly, reluctant to debate further on this.

The so-called lack of separation, in plain terms, means making Shi Jue one of Xinyuan's All Living Beings. Shi Jue's primordial spirit has now been merged by Xinyuan. Cruelly said, Shi Jue was devoured by Xinyuan.

To be so nonchalant in speaking of no separation, Xinyuan's composure and mind are indeed impressive to Qing Yu.

Make no mistake, this so-called admiration is not sarcastic. Qing Yu genuinely respects Shi Jue's inhuman nature, as regardless of its defiance of norms, achieving such feat without a hint of hostility speaks to the cultivation of one's mental state.

Such ruthless actions generally breed tremendous hostility; Xinyuan produces none, demonstrating his capability.

Qing Yu does not agree with this nature, but is forced to praise Xinyuan's depth.

"Enough chatter; are you certain you want to prevent my righteous act of defeating a Buddha's enemy? Such righteous intent is quite rare. Besides..."

Qing Yu glanced at the two monks blocking his path, "Do you really think you can stop me?"

Even if Xinyuan stays behind in Shi Jue's body, so what? His original self has entered the Pure Land. Whatever cultivation Shi Jue had, Xinyuan now possesses.

One Divine Communication, no matter how strong, can be no stronger than the previous incarnation of Xinyuan as the Dao Ancestor at Xuan Du. Even with Wula, it's nothing.

"Daoist Master has close ties with Yi Yeshu, doesn't he understand the principle of Buddha and Demon providing mutual growth? The stronger the Demon Buddha, the more it stimulates the power of Buddhism." Xinyuan smiled.

What nonsense about the power of Buddhism—did Qing Yu never practice Buddha Skill?

If practicing both Buddha and Demon martial arts, then mutual growth is possible, but the Demon Buddha and Buddhism—one is an individual, the other a system and sect—claiming mutual growth is pure nonsense. This is not some mystical fantasy world.

"Indigo Sea."

Without further words, Qing Yu took action, unleashing an endless torrent of Qi Force, creating waves of spatial ripples, fierce and unmatched.

"Buddha's Pure Land."

Surprisingly, it was not Wula who countered Qing Yu's attack, but Xinyuan. Seeing him spread his palms, it seemed as though a Buddha Country expanded rapidly on his hands, majestic Pure Land and serene Buddha Light instantaneously manifested in front of both sides, enveloping Xinyuan and Wula.

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