Otherworld Merit Upgrade System

Chapter 126 Thunderclap in the Nine Heavens

Chapter 126 Thunderclap in the Nine Heavens

The Arhat Formation, also known as the 108 Arhats Subduing Demons Formation, is a formation passed down from ancient times by Leiyin Temple.

Legend has it that 108 Arhats set up a grand formation before the Buddha, capable of slaying immortals above and destroying demons below.

Whether these ancient legends are reliable or not, no one knows, but the power of the Arhat Formation is undeniable.

The 108 Arhats Formation of Leiyin Temple is set up by 108 monks at the Acupoint Realm. Even a strong person at the Second Level of the Dharma Aspect Realm would not be able to escape it easily.

The group of eighteen people, including Xu Sheng, had set up a formation that was a simplified version of the Arhat Subduing Demon Formation. It was called the Lesser Arhat Formation, or the Bronze Man Formation.

At Xu Sheng's command, the seventeen monks dispersed, forming an impenetrable formation that surrounded Lin Fei.

"What are you doing?" Yuan Daotong suddenly shouted, "This is my Yuan family's territory, how dare you monks run amok?"

"Amitabha, Benefactor Yuan, forgive me!" Xu Sheng said expressionlessly, "This man is a great enemy of our Buddhist community, and every Buddhist in the world has the right to kill him. In the future, the abbots of our temple will definitely come to the Yuan family to give them an explanation. However, today, this humble monk is determined to take this man!"

Before Yuan Daotong could speak again, Xu Sheng shouted, "Benefactor Yuan, if you don't want to damage the harmony between our temple and the Yuan family, please step aside. Otherwise, don't blame this humble monk for being ruthless!"

"No mercy?" Yuan Daotong laughed in anger. "Hmph, do you really think the Yuan family of Jiangling is made of clay?"

Although Leiyin Temple was a leading Buddhist sect in the Southern Tang Dynasty and one of the most powerful, the Yuan family of Jiangling was also one of the three great families of the Southern Tang. In the past, Yuan Daotong might have given these monks some face, but today, he would never allow them to take Lin Fei away.

Yuan Daotong, who always seemed lazy, was now exuding a sharp killing intent.

His eyes gleamed, as if he had become a different person than usual: "Very well, since you monks are so arrogant, then today I, Yuan, would like to see just how capable your Southern Tang Buddhist sect really is!"

Leiyin Temple was indeed powerful, but the Yuan family of Jiangling was definitely not to be trifled with. Just as Yuan Daotong was about to fight these monks, a hand landed on his shoulder.

"Brother Yuan, since these monks have come to see me, let me play with them for a bit!" Lin Fei chuckled. "You are, after all, the host of this place. If you were to fight with these monks, people would say that the Yuan family has failed in its hospitality."

Lin Fei didn't want Yuan Daotong to make a move because he didn't want to owe the Yuan family a huge favor so soon. Although these monks were powerful, none of them were at the Dharma Aspect Realm, so they might not be able to defeat him.

“Brother Dao, this Xusheng is quite capable, and his Arhat Formation is no joke.” Yuan Daotong still seemed a little worried: “Brother Dao, don’t be arrogant, lest you suffer a loss at the hands of these monks.”

"Don't worry." Lin Fei smiled confidently. "I'm confident I can handle these bald monks."

Yuan Daotong nodded: "Very well, I will stand by and support you, fellow Daoist!"

After saying this, Yuan Daotong stepped aside and secretly began to prepare—if Lin Fei could really handle these monks, that would be ideal. If Lin Fei suffered a loss, he wouldn't stand idly by.

Now is the perfect time for the Yuan family to do Lin Fei a huge favor. Although he doesn't know why his father values ​​Lin Fei so much, the ever-shrewd Yuan Daotong certainly won't let this opportunity slip by.

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Seeing Yuan Daotong step aside, the senior monks breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were determined to bring Lin Fei back to Leiyin Temple no matter what, they didn't want to offend the Yuan family of Jiangling to the death unless absolutely necessary.

"Very well, since you have the courage to face my Arhat Formation alone, you are quite a figure!" Xu Sheng nodded and said, "After you go up the mountain, this humble monk will put in a good word for you with the abbot. Perhaps you will even have the opportunity to become a disciple of my Leiyin Temple, which would be a great fortune for you!"

Lin Fei had just left the Taoist temple and didn't want to go into the Buddhist temple again, so he sneered and said, "Let's talk when you monks can walk out of the Yuan family's gate!"

Xu Sheng stopped wasting words with Lin Fei and shouted, "Junior brothers, form the formation! This Buddha Enemy has received the true teachings of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, don't underestimate him!"

At Xu Sheng's command, the seventeen monks beside him each took out a ritual implement and held it in their hands.

There were demon-subduing staffs, golden alms bowls, and soul-stabilizing prayer beads. The seventeen monks each held different ritual implements, and together they set up this renowned Arhat Formation.

The leader, Xu Sheng, pulled out a Vajra Pestle and shouted, "Arhat Formation, subdue demons and monsters!"

The ritual implements held by the eighteen monks simultaneously emitted a dazzling golden light, forming a massive golden light shield that completely enveloped Lin Fei.

The light barrier emanated intense true energy fluctuations, almost comparable to those of a Dharma Aspect Realm expert. For Lin Fei, with his Acupoint Realm cultivation, breaking through it by force would be virtually impossible.

Even Yuan Daotong, who was watching from the side, felt a surge of tension in his heart: "The Arhat Formation of Leiyin Temple is truly worthy of its reputation. If the small Arhat Formation with only eighteen people is so formidable, how many people in the world, apart from those at the Celestial Realm, could withstand the Arhat Formation set up by one hundred and eight people at the same time?"

Yuan Daotong was even secretly worried for Lin Fei and was prepared to step in to rescue him at any time.

The golden light shield grew brighter and brighter, and above it, the image of a golden Arhat began to vaguely appear.

That golden Arhat, holding a vajra, stood with one foot on a dragon and the other on a tiger, appearing majestic and awe-inspiring. The aura emanating from him was in no way inferior to that of any expert at the first level of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

There is an insurmountable gap between the Acupoint Realm and the Dharma Aspect Realm. Even the strongest Acupoint Realm expert, even the number one ranked on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, may be able to contend with a Dharma Aspect Realm expert for a short time, but defeating a Dharma Aspect Realm expert is absolutely impossible.

"Buddha's enemy, Mingxin, before my Arhat Formation, why don't you quickly surrender!" Monk Xusheng suddenly roared. This lion's roar, combined with the angry Arhat phantom, was even more shocking.

With this loud roar from the monk Xusheng, several cracks appeared in the ground beneath his feet. If someone had a lower level of cultivation, they would probably have immediately knelt down and worshipped the illusory Arhat figure.

Just then, a thunderous sound suddenly rang out from the heavens.