The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1529: Chapter 1530: Retrieving the Sharira

Everyone began waiting. After a full incense stick’s time, the disciple emerged from the Buddha Statue of the Ancient Buddha Dazang, covered in dust, clearly having returned empty-handed.

Subsequently, several more disciples entered the Buddha Statue of the Ancient Buddha Dazang, only to return empty-handed again.

Over a hundred disciples went to the Buddha Statue of the Ancient Buddha Dazang, and all returned empty-handed.

Instantly, many people speculated that with so many unable to retrieve anything from the Ancient Buddha Dazang, it was very likely that the Shariputra was hidden inside, but retrieving it would not be easy.

"Let me try!"

At that moment, Saintess Jiumo Xin slowly stepped forward, ready to give it a try. Perhaps inside the Ancient Buddha Dazang, the Shariputra really existed.

"Don’t try!"

Ye Mo grabbed her arm and said, "The more obvious something is, the less likely it is."

"Don’t you know that what others think is most impossible is often the most possible? So many disciples can’t remove anything from the statue, maybe it really is the Shariputra!"

The Saintess did not heed Ye Mo’s advice and entered the Buddha Statue of the Ancient Buddha Dazang.

Though this was said, Ye Mo wasn’t sure if the Shariputra wasn’t inside the Buddha Statue, so he had a glimmer of anticipation on his face too.

Time passed by slowly, and many began to wait anxiously.

As for Master Ci En, his face remained expressionless. Instead, he hoped the woman in front of him could have a Buddha Yuan and acquire the Shariputra, so it wouldn’t fall into the hands of the Evil Buddha.

"That woman should be able to retrieve an item from the Ancient Buddha Dazang, but unfortunately, it’s not the Shariputra!"

Heretic Lord Daofa observed the scene before him, seemingly confident.

As everyone waited anxiously, the Buddha Statue of the Ancient Buddha Dazang suddenly emitted a golden light. The Saintess was blasted out from the ancient Buddha, stumbling back several steps, her face red and out of breath, clearly not having an easy time.

However, she was holding a scripture in her hand.

Emperor Tathagata Sutra!

This scripture made many disciples of the Ancient Buddha Clan envious since the Emperor Tathagata Sutra is a rare scripture within the Buddha Gate, and understanding it would surely accelerate one’s progress in Buddhist Law.

The Saintess looked at the scripture in her hand, feeling a bit disappointed since it wasn’t the Shariputra, but the Emperor Tathagata Sutra was also a scripture she very much wanted. Bringing it back to the sect would be considered a great achievement.

"Unexpectedly, the Saintess was able to acquire the Emperor Tathagata Sutra. It seems her Buddhist Law is quite profound, surpassing that of ordinary Buddhist disciples. If they could take this Emperor Tathagata Sutra back to their sect, the overall level of their sect’s Buddhist Law would be elevated significantly."

Heretic Lord Daofa said this with a faint smile, clearly appreciating Saintess Jiumo Xin.

The Saintess, holding the Emperor Tathagata Sutra, walked to Ye Mo’s side, looking a bit embarrassed: "It seems we can only rely on you. The Shariputra is our only chance."

"I’ll try my best!"

Ye Mo also sighed deeply. He wasn’t very confident in retrieving the Shariputra. He didn’t understand what the so-called Buddha Yuan truly was.

"You people with such low proficiency in Buddhist Law, I think you shouldn’t even try, not even worth a woman’s attempt."

As everyone was about to decide on another Buddha statue, Heretic Lord Daofa sneered disdainfully: "With such low proficiency in Buddhist Law, do you think you can retrieve the Shariputra? Laughable, to tell the truth, the Shariputra is inside the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang. Go retrieve it if you can!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Mo’s heart trembled and he was inexplicably alarmed. He immediately fixated his gaze on the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang, feeling an inexplicable resonance emanating from it.

"This feeling, the Shariputra really is in the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang!"

Ye Mo was greatly shocked, unsure whether this resonance was the so-called Buddha Yuan, but instinctively he knew it was correct; the Shariputra was indeed in the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang.

However, Ye Mo was puzzled as to how Heretic Lord Daofa knew the Shariputra was inside the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang. Could it be he also had this Buddha Yuan?

The disciples nearby, looking at the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang, hesitated. Since Heretic Lord Daofa belonged to the Evil Buddha camp, surely he had no knowledge of the Shariputra’s location. He was probably just toying with them.

Thus, the disciples who hadn’t started searching for the Shariputra began to disperse, finding a trace of connection with their masters.

"Ignorant fools, I’ve already comprehended the Great Relic Sutra; I can easily sense all Shariputras. The so-called Buddha Yuan is worthless before me. Today, I shall retrieve the Shariputra before their eyes and trample upon the Buddha Gate!"

Heretic Lord Daofa sneered coldly. His body moved swiftly towards the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang.

Seeing this, Ye Mo’s expression suddenly changed. His body shot out like a stream of light as both of them entered the Buddha statue simultaneously.

Having two people enter the Buddha statue simultaneously was a first during the Grand Martial Gathering.

Master Ci En watched this scene with furrowed brows. He did not know where the Shariputra was, but witnessing their actions gave him an ominous feeling.

The two of them entered the Buddha Statue of Heavenly King Fojiang and were transported into a dark space.

"Kid, you actually followed me in. Do you think you can get the Shariputra?"

Heretic Lord Daofa displayed a contemptuous expression, considering the man before him to be merely seeking entertainment, posing no threat to him.

"Whether I can get it is not just about talking!"

Ye Mo shrugged, ignoring Heretic Lord Daofa, and began observing the surroundings. However, the surrounding darkness rendered the space eerie.

Drip!

Then, as Ye Mo took a step, it seemed as if a droplet of water fell from the air, instantly illuminating the dark space. Ye Mo discovered he was standing inside a massive palace. This palace, with four sides, was surrounded by various Buddha statues of the Ancient Buddha Dazang, each in varying postures: sitting, lying, standing. There were a total of twelve Ancient Buddha statues, each ablaze with a flame, making them seem ready for immolation.

"These twelve Ancient Buddha statues’ immolation will reveal twelve Shariputras, but only one being genuine."

Heretic Lord Daofa reveled in excitement upon witnessing this scene. His target was the Shariputra, and acquiring it would elevate his Buddhist Law and cultivation, enabling him to transcend into the five paths and become a Buddha Immortal.