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As soon as the words left the Demon Emperor's mouth, he struck towards Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan was momentarily stunned, but then his wrists came together and spun, resembling a lotus flower blooming gracefully. A dazzling golden light surged from between his fingers, sweeping towards the Demon Emperor.
Hong Lian, hearing the sounds of battle outside the palace, hurried out. Upon witnessing this scene, she gasped in surprise, covering her mouth. A voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz slipped through her fingers: "No... name..."
Li Xiaonan frowned slightly and cast a hurried glance at her, feeling an inexplicable restlessness rising within him.
The golden light before him seemed to be affected by his emotions, showing signs of instability.
Seeing this, the Demon Emperor felt a surge of joy and punched down on the Light Barrier.
"Bang!"
The Light Barrier trembled lightly but did not collapse as the Demon Emperor had expected. Instead, he was repelled by the golden light.
Though Li Xiaonan's time in Buddhism had not been long, with Shariputra's assistance and insights gained from both his past and present lives, his cultivation had reached a level comparable to Qing An, placing him on the threshold of the Buddhist Realm.
Although the Demon Emperor had regained some of his strength, it was still far from his peak. Moreover, given that demons and Buddhas originated from the same source, it would be quite difficult for him to defeat Li Xiaonan.
With his ruthless mindset, he certainly would not back down easily. He shot a cold glance at Li Xiaonan and Hong Lian before quickly devising a plan.
Feigning injury, he fell to the ground, clutching his chest and said, "Why do you want to kill me?"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback. Inner Thoughts: What’s wrong with this guy? That counterattack just now only forced him back; it shouldn't have injured him.
Besides, he was the one who attacked first. Why does it sound like I’m trying to kill him?
Beside them, Hong Lian gasped and rushed to the Demon Emperor's side anxiously. "Dustless, are you alright?"
She glared at Li Xiaonan with indignation.
The latter was taken aback, a bitter smile creeping onto his lips.
So that's how it is... He wants Hong Lian to misunderstand me... The demon race really has a lot of tricks up their sleeves.
He was about to explain, "Hong..."
"Shut up! I never want to see you again, get lost!" Hong Lian shouted angrily.
Li Xiaonan was instantly stunned, his heart churning like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, first stirring up countless splashes, followed by layer upon layer of ripples that spread out, unable to return to tranquility.
The golden light protecting him dissipated completely.
He sighed and slowly turned away.
He had intended to bid farewell to Hong Lian, but he never expected the final meeting would end up like this.
It's better to leave... If she doesn't see me, she won't be angry anymore.
Li Xiaonan had already forgotten to pursue the matter with the Demon Emperor and disregarded the old monk's advice. Everything was cast aside, leaving only a lingering discomfort in his heart.
Behind him, the Demon Emperor smirked slightly, a cold smile forming on his lips, looking quite pleased with himself.
With a swift motion, he lunged at Hong Lian, his body shooting forward like an arrow released from a bowstring. His fingers curled into sharp claws as a mass of black Killing Intent gathered at his fingertips.
His inner thoughts: As long as this claw lands, even if this guy doesn't die, he'll definitely shed some skin.
Hong Lian stared blankly at the Demon Emperor rushing toward Li Xiaonan's back, still unaware that she had been deceived. She merely thought the Demon Emperor wanted revenge.
Despite how she had spoken to Li Xiaonan earlier, deep down she still didn't want him to get hurt. Therefore, she immediately shouted, "Nameless! Be careful!"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback and quickly turned around.
He saw the smile on the Demon Emperor's face growing more intense, and his right claw was only half a meter away. There was no time to dodge now.
In that moment, Li Xiaonan activated Buddha's Vital Energy and infused it into the Treasure-Defeating Robe. A dazzling light of Buddha radiated from the red Cassock just as the Demon Emperor's claw reached him.
When the black Killing Intent struck the Cassock's Buddha light, it emitted a hissing sound, and a wisp of blue smoke rose up.
The Demon Emperor let out a terrible scream and was sent flying backward.
Li Xiaonan clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, why must you go through this?"
"Why must I? Hahaha! You should try experiencing eternal damnation for yourself! Ever since I became self-aware, I have forgotten what goodness is. It is you—Buddhism—that abandoned me and cast me into this hell. Do you know how boring it is to be trapped here? I've even split myself into five parts just to play with myself! And now you come to ask me why I suffer?"
The Demon Emperor roared, his tone completely changed; he was no longer the lofty figure he once was, nor did he speak in four-character phrases.
It turned out that beneath the facade of the handsome and wealthy Demon Emperor, he was still a pitiful being at heart.
Li Xiaonan frowned and sighed, "Once I gather the four treasures of Buddhism, I will send you back..."
"Haha, what a joke! After all this time gaining my own life, why would I want to return to those people? Let me tell you, without me, those Bald Donkeys won't amount to anything. The true foundation of Buddhist affinity lies with me; thus, I am immortal. No matter how many times I die, I can always come back to life."
"You brat, let's battle for another three hundred rounds!" The Demon Emperor shouted as he lunged forward again.
Hong Lian furrowed her brows. From their conversation, she gradually understood that Dustless had deceived her earlier.
Yet she felt no hatred in her heart. Watching the two men grappling with each other made her worry for Dustless. She frowned and looked at Li Xiaonan, saying, "Nameless, show some mercy."
Li Xiaonan looked at Hong Lian with a worried expression, his brows furrowing involuntarily as he slowed the movements of his hands forming the hand seals.
In contrast, the Demon Emperor wore a triumphant smile, his long claws glinting with an evil light under the radiance of the red sun.
As the two fought, Li Xiaonan found himself at a disadvantage, mostly enduring blows. Every time he attempted to counterattack, Hong Lian would shout, "Dustless, be careful!" causing him to lower his hand once more.
After nearly an hour of being beaten, Li Xiaonan's spirit was on the verge of breaking.
A surge of anger welled up within him, something he had never felt since embracing Buddhism.
His posture leaned slightly back, and his gaze grew colder. He thought to himself: Why must I always be the one to suffer? Why does Hong Lian fail to distinguish between good and evil? Even if I owe a debt to the demon race due to my Buddhism, this is not how it should be repaid.
If I continue to endure this humiliation, what kind of person am I?
That long-lost human emotion quietly blossomed in Li Xiaonan's heart.
He clenched his fists and retracted the golden light of Buddhism, staring directly at the approaching Demon Emperor before delivering a punch squarely to his face.
The Demon Emperor staggered back two steps and laughed heartily, "Hahaha! You're angry now; your Buddhist light has shattered!"
"Shatter your head!" Li Xiaonan couldn't help but curse back.
He had retracted the Buddhist light simply for Hong Lian's sake, not wanting to upset her. But if he continued to swallow his pride like this, he simply couldn't do it anymore.
The only compromise left was to fight—he just wouldn't use Buddha's Vital Energy.
"Let me show you the power of Demon Invasion!" The Demon Emperor formed hand seals. Li Xiaonan looked on, feeling a strange familiarity; yes, it was one of the highest Buddhist techniques—All Laws Return to Origin—a legendary ultimate move.
His heart sank as he suddenly stepped back two paces, trying once again to summon Buddha's Vital Energy but realizing with shock that he couldn't move at all.
The Demon Emperor sneered, "Li Xiaonan, die! I was going to spare you for my daughter's sake, but since you've embraced Buddhism, you're utterly despicable. Now you can fully experience the anger and hatred of countless demons! Hahaha!"
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brows as countless demons pounced upon him, overwhelming him completely.
Hong Lian felt a sharp pain in her heart and cried out, "Don't!"
She wanted to rush towards Li Xiaonan but was blocked by the swarm of demons. In a hurry, she retaliated and moved closer to the Demon Emperor. "Dustless, please let him go. I don't know what grievances you have between you two, but I'm begging you to spare him."
The Demon Emperor sneered, "Let him go? Hmph! Who do you think you are to ask me for that?"
Hong Lian was taken aback. "I... I am your Hong Lian."
"Actually, I've always wanted to tell you that you've mistaken me for someone else. I've never said anything about waiting for anyone."
Stunned, Hong Lian fell to the ground, tears streaming down her cheeks.
The Demon Emperor crouched down and said, "Hong Lian, now I give you a choice: stay by my side and live, or die together with that guy."
Hong Lian gazed blankly at the Demon Emperor, whispering his name, "Dustless..."
The Demon Emperor smiled lightly and said, "I'll be waiting for you in the palace." With that, he turned and left.
Hong Lian looked at the dark mass of demons before her; her pupils suddenly constricted. She quickly sat cross-legged, not bothering to wipe away her tears. She pressed her palms together and slowly recited the Six-Character Great Bright Mantra that Li Xiaonan had taught her.
In an instant, it seemed as if the world had changed color. The Blood Sun above them transformed from a vivid red to a golden orange hue, illuminating the earth with Buddhist light.
Green smoke rose from the demons gnawing at Li Xiaonan, carrying away their demonic essence. Gradually, they transformed from demons into benevolent Buddhas' Envoys.
They sat cross-legged and began chanting the Heart Sutra, drawing in more and more demons until Li Xiaonan regained consciousness and found himself surrounded by Buddhas' Envoys.
Hong Lian stood up with a smile, her tears long dried by the wind.
Li Xiaonan silently gazed at her, feeling a bittersweet sensation in his heart. Images of various women gradually appeared in his mind, yet he could never make out their faces clearly.
He furrowed his brow and summoned the Seven-Level Pagoda to draw in the countless Buddhas' Envoys before slowly walking towards Hong Lian.
She stood there smiling at him, but that pure smile made Li Xiaonan feel a pang of heartache.
"You..."
"You..."
The two spoke simultaneously but fell silent, locking eyes for a moment before looking away.
Li Xiaonan bit his lip and said, "Thank you for saving me."
"I should be the one thanking you for showing mercy to Dustless."
"Leave him, Hong Lian... He is the source of all chaos in the demon realm..."
"Enough! I didn't save you for you to say these things. Hurry and leave the demon realm; we shall not meet again."
"Hong..." Li Xiaonan's outstretched hand lingered in the air as he watched the petite figure of Hong Lian depart, a faint smile appearing on his face. How could this little girl always deny herself the chance to speak?
He watched her go, contemplating whether he should chase after her.
At that moment, the Demon Emperor sensed the Buddhist light outside the palace and rushed out.
Upon seeing Li Xiaonan unharmed, his fury ignited. "Hong Lian, you..."
"Dustless, whether or not you are the one waiting for me, I will stay by your side in this life," Hong Lian said, narrowing her eyes with a determined smile.
Those who smile the hardest often bear deep wounds.
The Demon Emperor paused only for a second before striking Hong Lian with a palm.
The petite figure was sent flying, leaving a trail across the blood-red sky.
Li Xiaonan gasped and quickly caught her.
Hong Lian's face still bore a smile as she said, "Don't... hurt him... Even if he isn't that person... I still hope... he lives on..."
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