Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's inquiry, a trace of hesitation flickered across Sheng Rulai's face.

Revealing the Mountain Protection Array to unrelated persons is indeed a taboo.

Yet Sheng Rulai was eager to know about the situation of Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere after his half-year absence, and considering Mu Jinyu's expertise in restrictions, he suspected Mu Jinyu already had means to directly enter Mount Song but was concerned about his feelings, thus asking.

Therefore, after some thought, Sheng Rulai said, "If the Dragon Master has a way to enter directly, then proceed without concerning yourself with this humble monk's feelings."

"This humble monk used to be well-versed in Mount Song's Mountain Protection Array operations, but is unsure whether they have been altered during the half year of my absence."

Having said that, Sheng Rulai added another explanation.

"Alright."

Seeing Sheng Rulai's response, a gleam flashed in Mu Jinyu's eyes, and he immediately steered the flying boat straight towards Mount Song.

Indeed, the Mountain Protection Array of Mount Song seemed rather crude in his eyes. He had means to break through it; earlier inquiries were merely for Sheng Rulai's feelings.

With Sheng Rulai's words, there was no need for hesitation.

"Boom!!"

The flying boat swiftly charged through the blockade of Mount Song's Mountain Protection Array, entering the spiritual energy-filled Mount Song.

"Who is it?!"

When Mu Jinyu entered Mount Song, ordinary monks didn't notice the intrusion, but the abbots, archpriests, arhats, and vajras of Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere sensed the change instantly.

In the blink of an eye, whether high monks in red kasayas chanting Buddhist scriptures or shirtless martial monks practicing punches, all stopped their activities and either left the Zen temples or ascended from the martial arts arena.

Blocking the path of the flying boat.

"Who dares to trespass our Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere grounds?!"

"Amitabha, who is the visitor?"

Seeing so many monks detecting his entry, a hint of surprise crossed Mu Jinyu's eyes, but he paused the flying boat's advance.

He disabled the protective shield of the boat, revealing three figures standing on the deck.

"Dragon Master?!"

"Buddha... Buddha Head?!"

Those having sensed the anomaly and intercepted the flying boat were naturally the high echelon of Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere, who could not fail to recognize Mu Jinyu and Sheng Rulai.

Upon seeing the three figures revealed by the disabled shield, they gasped in shock.

"Amitabha..."

Sheng Rulai clasped his hands together, sighing with emotion.

"Buddha Head... you... how have you returned..."

"We thought you had already attained nirvana..."

However, unexpectedly, upon seeing Sheng Rulai's visage, the monks didn't feel excited or thrilled, only awkward and troubled.

Only Arahant and Master Ruyi, who once created the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument at the Dragon King Hall headquarters upon Mu Jinyu's invitation to resist disastrous erosion, showed exceptionally complex expressions.

This situation made Sheng Rulai's originally excited mood cool down instantly.

"Amitabha..."

A resonant chant rang out, soon followed by the sight of a temple atop Mount Song glowing brightly, instantly covering the entire Mount Song.

Indeed, a spectacle of Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere!

Then, a tall figure stepped out from the temple, draped in a red kasaya, with the Buddha's halo revolving at the back of his head, making his exact appearances indistinguishable.

Bathing in the myriad rays of Buddha light, the owner of the figure stepped down from Mount Song's peak to the assembly swiftly.

Only then did the thousand rays of Buddha light gradually dissipate, revealing an exceptionally handsome face.

The newcomer was a very young monk, appearing to be merely seventeen or eighteen based on appearance, but extremely handsome, tall and straight with perfect golden ratio proportions—notably the most charming man Mu Jinyu had seen thus far.

Moreover, the Buddha's halo rotated with layers upon layers, showcasing his profound Buddhist law, seemingly surpassing Sheng Rulai's previous level.

"Battle Buddha, long time no see."

The young monk gazed at Sheng Rulai with calm eyes and softly spoke.

Hearing this title, Mu Jinyu's brows slightly furrowed.

Any monk, when encountering Sheng Rulai, would respectfully refer to him as Buddha Head.

Except for this young man who directly titled him Battle Buddha, truly implying seaborne hostility.

Battle Buddha was the title garnered by Sheng Rulai in the past to display his prowess, supposedly showing respect, but since becoming Buddha Head, all monks called him Buddha Head, without exception.

Yet this individual deliberately addressed Sheng Rulai this way, indicating refusal to relinquish the Buddha Head position.

However...

Mu Jinyu felt something amiss vaguely; the young monk before him appeared to exude Buddha Light but carried an indefinable oddness.

Nevertheless, couldn't put a finger on it.

At this moment, Sheng Rulai scrutinized this unfamiliar monk.

He marveled at how Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere could produce such a Buddha's son but soon sensed something off.

Sheng Rulai's facial expression subtly shifted, stating, "You are... Peacock Ming King?!"

Peacock Ming King was a vicious peacock beast conquered by Sheng Rulai half a year ago, having grown monstrous in power after the Spiritual Energy Revival, later converted to a spirit beast and included within Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere as Protecting the World Ming King.

Unexpectedly, not seen in half a year, the entity transformed into a human with such terrifying and profound Buddha power, shocking Sheng Rulai.

"How... how did you transform into this form?!"

Sheng Rulai furrowed his brow inquiring.

Meanwhile, he glanced around the monks noticing their complex expressions, aware of the drastic change Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere underwent during his half-year absence.

Peacock Ming King remained composed, saying, "Under fortuitous circumstances, this humble monk consumed a Transformation Fruit, hence transforming into a human form."

Upon hearing Peacock Ming King's words, Mu Jinyu showed subtle reactions, then realizing why the entity appeared off earlier.

It turned out the being wasn't human but a demon beast morphing into human form.

Mu Jinyu knew long ago that ferocious beasts could attain spiritual wisdom at certain power levels, matching human intelligence, albeit fearsome, far inferior to demon beasts transforming into human forms.

Demon beasts required the Transformation Fruit to transform into humans successfully.

Yet in Kunlun Ruins, Transformation Fruits were extremely scarce, almost non-existent, never encountered a demon beast in human form.

Unexpectedly, upon returning to Huaxia, he witnessed a demon beast altered to human form.

Listening to Peacock Ming King's explanation, Sheng Rulai gazed complexly at him then asked, "Are you now the Buddha Head of Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere?"

He remembered distinctly the monk's earlier comment, believing he had attained nirvana.

Given the mistaken belief of his nirvana and Peacock Ming King's current overwhelming dignity, likely, the entity had overpowered and acquired Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere's new Buddha Head.

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