Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 1317: Chapter 573: Passing Jade Butterfly? No, This Is the Qin Battle Edict!

Upon hearing Ying Zheng’s words, Xuanzang’s face remained calm, but his eyes shone with resolute determination without a hint of hesitation. He immediately clasped his hands together and replied in a voice as loud as a bell, "For the westward journey of the Great Qin Buddhism, to relieve the suffering of all beings, I would die without regret."

"If it fails in one lifetime, then I’ll try in the second."

"If it fails in the second, then the third."

"Until the Great Qin Buddhism is brought westward."

Each word from Xuanzang was sonorous, as if containing the force of thousands of pounds, echoing within the Heavenly Palace where only he and Ying Zheng were present, demonstrating his determination.

"Good."

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, his eyes reflecting a hint of appreciation, and said no more. The slight curve of his lips seemed to silently convey his approval of Xuanzang’s firm resolve.

Just then!

"Xuanzang’s heart has never changed through each of his lifetimes."

A steady and authoritative voice wafted over from the side.

Xuanzang quickly looked up and saw a man in a black king’s robe walking toward him with measured steps.

The man seemed to lack the imposing aura usually emitted from authority, yet carried an innate majestic presence that could not be ignored.

It wasn’t Zhao Feng.

Who else could it be!

"Disciple pays respects to the Crown Prince."

Upon seeing Zhao Feng, Xuanzang showed no hesitation and immediately offered a respectful salute.

Although this was his first encounter with Zhao Feng in this lifetime, being able to walk freely in the heavily guarded Heavenly Palace, dressed in a robe symbolizing noble status, Zhao Feng was the only one in all of Qin with such qualifications.

"No need for formalities." Zhao Feng wore a gentle smile and lightly raised his hand, signaling Xuanzang to rise.

Upon seeing Zhao Feng’s arrival, Ying Zheng wore a slight smile and said, "You returned from seclusion quite quickly."

"A great calamity arises."

Zhao Feng chuckled, turned his gaze to Ying Zheng, and replied seriously, "One must seize the time."

"Xuanzang has already realized the heart to journey west with the intent to propagate the teachings, Feng’er, what have you to say?" Ying Zheng asked Zhao Feng with a smile, his eyes full of inquiry.

"Along the westward journey, there will undoubtedly be many dangers."

Zhao Feng calmly set his gaze on Xuanzang, "Even though they are protected by Wukong and others, this alone is still not enough."

Saying this.

Zhao Feng paused slightly, a gleam of deep intent flashing in his eyes as he continued, "Since you are someone sent by Qin, representing the supreme might of Qin, how could you be a mere mortal monk with little power?"

As he finished speaking, Zhao Feng lightly waved his arm, and a Shariputra emitting brilliant golden Buddha Light instantly appeared in the palm of his hand.

This Shariputra was dazzlingly bright, like a tiny golden sun, illuminating the surrounding space as bright as day. Within the emitted Buddha Light, there seemed to be infinite mysteries and immense power of Buddhist Law.

As Xuanzang’s gaze fell on the Shariputra, an indescribable marvelous feeling surged from within his heart.

It was as if this Shariputra before him shared an extremely close, almost innate connection with him, as though the two were inherently one and never separated.

"Xuanzang, you have already reincarnated ten times within Qin, and now this life is your tenth."

Zhao Feng gently gazed at Xuanzang, speaking slowly, "Each time you passed away, I specifically arranged for someone to carefully collect the Shariputra you cultivated, and each lifetime’s accumulated Buddhist cultivation resides within."

"In this life, your master only allowed you to study Buddhism but not cultivate Buddha Power. The fundamental reason lies in the fact that you do not need to cultivate Buddha Power anew because it has all been condensed into this Shariputra over nine lifetimes."

"You have only to integrate it into yourself, allowing this majestic Buddha Power to become your own, transforming into your unique great strength."

"Xuanzang." Zhao Feng’s expression became increasingly solemn as he continued, "Relax your body."

"I shall assist you in merging with this Shariputra."

Zhao Feng’s voice carried an indomitable confidence.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Zhao Feng waved his hand again. The Shariputra in his palm flashed with light, transforming into a brilliant golden stream of light, flying straight towards Xuanzang.

"Yes."

Upon seeing this, Xuanzang did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately sat cross-legged, slowly closing his eyes, adjusting his breath, allowing his mind and body to immerse in a realm of tranquility and calm, relaxing completely.

To him, there was an unreserved trust in Zhao Feng, a firm belief that Zhao Feng’s action would surely be of great help to him.

Of course.

Perhaps it was also a trust rooted deeply within his soul.

Zhao Feng’s gaze was focused, closely watching the Shariputra as it flew towards Xuanzang, manipulating it to gradually merge into Xuanzang’s body.

After all, this Shariputra was cultivated in Xuanzang’s past life, and naturally, it would not present much resistance to him.

In the blink of an eye, the Shariputra disappeared into Xuanzang’s body through the top of his head.

Swoosh!

In an instant, a powerful Buddha Light erupted from Xuanzang.

The Buddha Light was gentle and warm, like a layer of holy radiance enveloping him, making him appear as a Buddha descended to the world, exuding an aura of compassion and harmony.

At the same time.

The erstwhile Buddha Powerless Xuanzang now felt his Buddha Power rapidly increasing at an astonishing rate.

To him, it was a miraculous transformation, as he integrated the Buddha Power accumulated over his nine past lives within himself.

Time quietly passed by.

Everything around seemed to freeze, with only the Buddha Light constantly flickering on Xuanzang and the subtle spiritual power fluctuations caused by the increasing Buddha Power proclaiming the progress of this integration.