Distant observing gods watched the battlefield with expressions of shock.
The powerful forces emanating from it made them feel a sense of dread.
The mere thought of their own past attempts to seize opportunities sent shivers down their spines, filling them with post-fear.
If they had truly participated in the scramble, they would not have been able to withstand even a single blow from that immense power.
Their most likely fate would have been to be reduced to two-dimensional beings, sealed within dimensional scrolls.
"I originally thought that Daoist would lose, but I didn't expect him to have hundreds of reinforcements."
"Indeed, I thought the Buddha's Son's side was quite strong, with nearly thirty god-level existences. But now I realize the Daoist's side has more people."
"Who do you think will win?"
"It's hard to say. The Buddha's Son's realm is clearly terrifying, possibly a peak god-level expert, and the Bodhisattva is not to be underestimated. The Arhats are all at the late god-level, so the Bodhisattva is likely at the peak as well."
"The Daoist's hundred individuals are all at the late god-level. Their sheer numbers make it difficult to predict the outcome of this battle."
"Look, the Bodhisattva has made a move!"
"............"
The gods turned their gaze and saw the Bodhisattva on the chariot rise and walk towards the battlefield.
Lin Yu also noticed this. He cast a glance at the approaching figure, who looked at him with a calm, unperturbed expression.
It was as if the sky falling would be no great matter. Truly, those who cultivated to the Bodhisattva level had hearts as firm as stone.
He moved through the void, leaving footprints that seemed to form a frozen path in the expanse.
This spectacle, so awe-inspiring, filled the watching gods with longing.
At the edge of the battlefield, the Bodhisattva stopped.
"I often hear the Immeasurable Buddha speak, saying that the mortal world is hell. Those who transcend the mortal world, awaken to all kinds of dharmas, and become greatly enlightened can be called awakened ones, also known as Buddhas! I have cultivated for ten thousand eons, yet still cannot attain enlightenment!"
"This is a great regret!"
"A moment of reflection, esteemed Daoist, please pardon my ramblings!"
"Today, I have come to escort you to the realm of the Netherworld and reincarnation. I ask that you do not resist!"
After his poignant reflection, and about to send his clones into reincarnation, Lin Yu became immediately vigilant.
A celestial being raised his cleaver and severed the heads of seven dog gods.
Then, in a similar fashion, he swiftly eliminated all the child attendants. Watching their bodies float in the void, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
However, he soon spoke with confusion.
"Something is wrong. The system hasn't prompted me for upgrade points!"
Since the system had not prompted him, it meant they were not truly dead.
He looked up and indeed saw the Bodhisattva holding a jade vase, its opening tilted downwards, pouring a cascade of silver light onto the corpses.
In an instant, their souls returned, and they were resurrected.
This sight stunned not only Lin Yu but also the watching gods.
"Good heavens, what kind of divine artifact is this that can revive the dead!"
"I clearly saw their souls shatter moments ago; they should have completely dissipated."
"I understand now. The water in this Bodhisattva's jade vase can reverse time!"
"No, no, that water must be some kind of supreme treasure that can gather dispersed souls and revive the dead. However, it likely cannot be used indefinitely; there must be usage limitations."
"The method of reversing time is likely beyond the grasp of god-level beings!"
"Look, they are fighting again!"
"........."
After a moment of astonishment, Lin Yu became interested in the jade vase held by the Bodhisattva.
Therefore, he commanded all his clones to focus their attacks on the Bodhisattva.
Boom, boom, boom!!!
With the combined assault of hundreds of integrated clones, the Bodhisattva's expression changed dramatically.
He immediately summoned the Arhats, child attendants, and dog gods, ordering them to form a defensive line.
Although they managed to hold the line for a moment, defeat was only a matter of time.
The Bodhisattva waved his hand, and a alms bowl flew into the sky.
"Prajna Three Spirits Bowl, open!"
The alms bowl emitted powerful suction, attempting to draw in all the incoming attacks.
Hum!
Suddenly, while they were distracted, a hundred dimensional scrolls swept in from all directions.
Although this skill had a significant initial animation, its advantage was that once one was reduced in dimension, it was almost impossible to turn the tide of battle.
"Not good! We've fallen into a trap!"
The Bodhisattva was also shocked. Despite his formidable abilities, his face turned grim.
He quickly chanted an incantation, and a golden Buddhist radiance rose into the sky, shielding them and stabilizing space.
Boom!
The hundred dimensional scrolls swept forward.
Just as they were about to engulf them, they were all blocked by a beam of Buddhist light. The space affected by the light was exceptionally sturdy, and the dimensional scrolls were held at bay.
Lin Yu sighed, "As expected, they are not to be trifled with. They can actually withstand the power of the dimensional scrolls, but how long can you hold on?"
He ordered his clones to continue their assault.
During the stalemate, he commanded his remaining clones to hasten their arrival.
He had 250 million clones, and only 100 million had arrived on the battlefield; 150 million were still on their way.
Upon receiving the command, the remaining clones immediately set off.
They teleported through space, their speed astonishing, appearing on the battlefield within a few flashes.
However, for experts, a single second was a considerable amount of time. As the Bodhisattva and his companions were about to be reduced to scrolls,
suddenly, a sigh echoed.
"Alas~"
A sigh resounded through the void, reaching the ears.
The gods looked up and saw a young monk, bathed in Buddhist light, descend gently from the chariot.
Wherever he passed, golden lotuses bloomed, filling the sky with golden light. Behind him, it seemed as though Buddhist scriptures were being recited, and a golden ocean surged, a wondrous spectacle.
This scene deeply moved the gods.
The illusory vision that appeared made all the deities yearn, as if it were the Pure Land, a place where eternal peace and blessings could be enjoyed.
The Buddha's Son stopped and looked up, "I acknowledge your strength, esteemed Daoist. However, ganging up on a single opponent is truly a characteristic tactic of the Daoist sect!"
His tone, tinged with sarcasm and disdain, was clearly intended to belittle the Daoist sect and provoke Lin Yu.
But what he didn't know was that Lin Yu was neither of the Daoist nor the Buddhist sect.
Whichever sect was useful, that was the sect he would adopt, constantly shifting.
Seeing that Lin Yu did not respond, the Buddha's Son sighed again and raised his arm.
Golden light began to manifest, forming a golden point of light above his palm.
"The Buddha said, in a single drop of water, there are forty-eight thousand insects. I say, within a single grain of dust, a world is contained!"
"Dust Realm."
As the words fell, the point of light in his hand flew out and charged into the dimensional scrolls.
Soon, Lin Yu's expression shifted slightly. This speck of dust was too peculiar; it could not be reduced in dimension. He could only watch helplessly as the dust crashed and charged within the dimensional scrolls.
In the blink of an eye, dozens of dimensional scrolls exploded.
Lin Yu could only retrieve the dimensional scrolls and retreat a hundred miles, watching vigilantly from afar.
The Bodhisattva and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Moments ago, they had glimpsed death. Fortunately, the Buddha's Son had intervened and saved their lives.
"Thank you, Buddha's Son, for your rescue. We failed to carry out your command. We beg for your punishment!"
Buddha's Son: "It is not your fault that the demonic Daoists attacked you. Now that I am here, I shall turn them to dust and make them vanish!"