Chapter 2218 - 1194: The Perseverance of the Strong (Part 3)

In Yang Xiao’s vision, Cannibal Buddha stood unmoving, didn’t even turn his head, merely raised his hand lightly with his back turned, and caught the edge of his blade. His fingers were like iron pincers, firmly controlling the knife.

At this moment, Yang Xiao’s heart was on the verge of collapse. He was certain that even a Half-step Nether Realm Envoy would be severely wounded from this strike.

Yet, in the face of this series of meticulously prepared killing moves, Cannibal Buddha’s performance couldn’t be described as merely effortlessly handling it; it was a complete dimensional reduction strike.

The gap between them was beyond words, and the Ghost Sleeve Robe, which he had been so proud of, hadn’t played any role from start to finish.

After careful observation, Yang Xiao confirmed that Cannibal Buddha hadn’t merely caught his blade bare-handed; he had also utilized spiritual power. A thin layer of pale yellow sand appeared on the fingers that gripped his blade.

It was these sands that suppressed his blade.

Before Yang Xiao could devise a plan, in the next second, countless sands erupted from those fingers, in the blink of an eye covering his entire knife. Subsequently, his connection with the Ring-Headed Saber was completely severed.

Yang Xiao staggered back, shocked in his heart. If he hadn’t retreated quickly, he might have been engulfed by the sands.

No, it seemed his father never intended to act against him, otherwise retreating quickly would have been futile; the knife served as an example.

Those sands were related to Cannibal Buddha’s abilities, Yang Xiao clearly recalled that during his encounter with Magic Sect’s Vajra, Cannibal Buddha descended from the heavens like a deity, bringing with him a storm of yellow sand, and with just one punch, scattered the Vajra known for invincible defense.

The Demon Sect’s Vajra was dispersed by a sandstorm, leaving no remains.

"Nice little trick, continue." Cannibal Buddha turned around, casually wiped the knife engulfed in yellow sand, and instantly the sand dispersed and vanished, then tossed the knife back to Yang Xiao, indicating calmly for him to continue.

"Dachaya, remember, this knife is truly a blade of the strong, sneak attacks cannot showcase its true advantage; if it were a direct confrontation, you wouldn’t lose so badly."

"Do not focus all your energy on your enemies, you should concentrate on the blade itself, try to feel it, understand it."

"No matter what kind of strong adversary you face, do not be afraid, even less so terrified; to become a strong man, first you need to have the heart of a strong man."

"Attack me head-on, and look into my eyes." Cannibal Buddha slowly raised his left hand, his left arm instantly covered in yellow sand, as if donned in a layer of armor.

An unprecedentedly powerful spiritual force unfurled slowly before Yang Xiao, initially breaking through Half-step Nether Realm and Nether Realm with extreme speed, then continued ascending, shattering the heights of Elder Sheng and Nalin Commander.

It didn’t stop there; Yang Xiao trembled, a few seconds later he completely lost sense of the opponent’s strength level, as if facing a black hole capable of devouring everything.

In the face of this overwhelming force, Yang Xiao couldn’t muster a shred of resistance; if the opponent weren’t his adoptive father Cannibal Buddha, Yang Xiao would have turned and fled within seconds.

Even now, Yang Xiao struggled to stand steadily; his hand holding the knife began to tremble uncontrollably, his mind blanking, he ... he wanted to kneel.

The oppressive force Cannibal Buddha projected far surpassed all the masters he had encountered, incomparable to Second Demon Uncle, Elder Sheng, and others.

The experts of the Jiu Mountain Family couldn’t compare, though Jiushan Cangxuan perhaps could, but he had never revealed his full strength in the presence of a junior, nor was there any need.

At this moment, let alone attacking, Yang Xiao even lacked the courage to turn and flee; he finally realized the despair Magic Sect’s Vajra felt in the final moments.

Breathing became rapid, heartbeats chaotic, without needing a fight, if suppressed for a while longer, Yang Xiao suspected he might die suddenly.

"Yang Xiao! Are you afraid now?" Cannibal Buddha’s voice was like a thunderclap, seeming to shatter one’s heart and soul, "If it’s only this, then you’re unworthy of being the young priest of the Esoteric Sect, much less of being my son. To prevent disgrace brought to my sect by you, I would rather kill you."

Yang Xiao: "!!!"

Before the words faded, Cannibal Buddha’s aura changed, a murderous intent surged forward, dense enough to nearly crystallize, Yang Xiao even smelled blood.

Stepping forward, Cannibal Buddha’s gaze turned fierce, a terrifying yellow sandstorm erupted around him, switching completely from defense to offense.

Only at this moment did Yang Xiao fully comprehend the terror of this Esoteric Priest; previously, he had forgotten the notorious reputation due to their amicable interaction.

In the lawless and chaotic regions of Myanmar and Thailand, bearing the infamous name of Cannibal Buddha, one must be truly terrifying.

Without any further words, Cannibal Buddha lifted his fist, the size of a sandbag, his eyes devoid of emotion, the fist carried supreme might, swinging down towards Yang Xiao.

At this moment, the Soul-Capturing Mirror had already failed, Yang Xiao couldn’t call upon the suppressed Ghost Lantern, now all he held was this one blade.

Yellow sand rushed forward, like knives cutting his face, the feeling of impending death fully awakened the ferocity within Yang Xiao, he let out a shout, clenched the hilt of the knife with all his might, red-eyed, charging towards Cannibal Buddha through the yellow sand and fist capable of shredding everything, swinging down fiercely with his blade.