The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1535 - 1536: Sound of Purification

"Refining the Shariputra?"

Right now, even if he returns to the Buddha Gate, it is likely that the Daoist Saint Evil Buddha will return again; it’s just a matter of time. To overcome this crisis, refining the Shariputra is the only way. Ye Mo originally intended to bring the Shariputra back to the Lingwu Continent and attempt refining it there. Isn’t now the perfect opportunity?

Moreover, refining the Shariputra is not as simple as refining an ordinary object.

When the Ancient Buddha Dazang was cremated, twelve Shariputras were produced and distributed to twelve Buddha Gates within the Western Buddhist Realm Subspace. Each Buddha Gate possesses a Shariputra, given to those with a Buddha Yuan.

Refining a Shariputra allows one to inherit the legacy of the Ancient Buddha Dazang and significantly enhance one’s cultivation level. However, refining a Shariputra is not an easy task.

Nonetheless, with Master Ci En, a profound master of Buddhist Law, by his side offering guidance, Ye Mo has a certain degree of confidence in refining the Shariputra.

"Yes, since you have acquired the Shariputra, it means that the Ancient Buddha Dazang has acknowledged you. Using it for refinement is not out of the question."

Master Ci En nodded.

Typically, Shariputras are not used for refinement but are preserved within the Ancient Buddha Clan, essentially symbolizing the presence of the Ancient Buddha Dazang. It’s a profound significance. Now, due to urgent circumstances, Ci En allowed Ye Mo to refine it.

In fact, even without Ci En’s approval, Ye Mo would have used it for refining.

"Mm!"

Ye Mo nodded. The three of them once again stepped onto the Pure Land, returned to the Buddha Gate, and entered the Hall of the Myriad Laws.

The Hall of the Myriad Laws contains countless Buddha statues. Refining the Shariputra in the hall significantly increases the success rate. Master Ci En and the Saintess stayed beside him, observing Ye Mo’s refinement process. Should Ye Mo encounter any issues during refinement, they would offer guidance.

Ye Mo sat cross-legged at the center of the Hall of the Myriad Laws, surrounded by countless Buddha statues. For the refinement of the Shariputra, Ye Mo still chose to swallow it whole, engulfing the golden Shariputra in one gulp.

Immediately, Ye Mo’s brow furrowed tightly. At the moment he swallowed the Shariputra, he suddenly heard a series of bell chimes echoing in his ears. These chimes were different from the Vajra Bell’s sound, which was a material wave attack.

However, these chimes were extremely piercing. There were no visible changes around the Hall of the Myriad Laws, but the sound was clearly transmitted, penetrating through every pore, drilling into his body.

These chimes were not an attack but rather a purification.

Buzz!

Another sound echoed. Ye Mo’s mind, spirit, and flesh simultaneously underwent the purification of the chimes.

Only by completely cleansing the mind, spirit, and body can one truly savor what is known in the Buddha Gate as body purification, leading to a thorough purification necessary for the proper refinement of the Shariputra.

"What on earth is this sound? It’s terrifying; my flesh, spirit, and mind cannot bear it!"

Ye Mo’s face showed visible signs of pain.

The feeling was akin to being relentlessly sliced by a sharp sword, cutting through the spirit, mind, and body.

Day and night, the cutting continued. Ye Mo’s body was strong and could barely withstand it, but the chimes directly ignored his Soul Defense Immortal Artifact, as if stripping his spirit away.

Of course, the easiest to bear was the heart minion, which had undergone purification in the Butu Tower over the years, yet it wasn’t completely purified and was also affected.

And Hong Ling, being Ye Mo’s life-bound magic treasure, could sense Ye Mo’s pain as an Artifact Spirit and furrowed her brows, saying, "This chime is likely a purification sound, aiming to thoroughly cleanse your Essence-Energy-Spirit. If you can’t endure even this, you won’t be able to refine the Shariputra."

Hearing this, Ye Mo gritted his teeth. At this moment, only his willpower could help him endure the terrifying purification sound.

If he failed to endure it, let alone refining the Shariputra, even his life would be in jeopardy.

Thus, this attempt to refine the Shariputra would certainly come at a cost, a very painful one.

As time passed, the power of the chimes grew stronger, almost forcing Ye Mo to cry out.

"Master Ci En, what is happening to Ye Mo?"

The Saintess couldn’t help but ask.

Master Ci En pondered for a moment and said, "In the Western Buddhist Realm, the Ancient Buddha Dazang held a position specifically for striking bells. Ye Mo is now likely enduring the chimes of the Da Zang Bell. Such chimes, even I might not be able to endure. Only those whose Essence-Energy-Spirit have been truly purified can withstand them."

"What if they aren’t purified?"

The Saintess asked anxiously.

"If not purified, one must slowly endure the chimes until achieving complete purification. Otherwise, forget refining the Shariputra; one might even perish under the chimes of the Da Zang Bell!"

Master Ci En said as his brows furrowed tightly. These chimes were not offensive, but they carried an essence of purification. Even an immortal would find them hard to bear, let alone a secular being.

"Now, all we can do is see his fortune. For us, outsiders, this purification is also an opportunity. Successfully purifying is an enhancement in itself, and entering the Western Buddhist Realm would be without hindrance. If not purified, even a Great Luo Heavenly God would suffer upon hearing this sound in the Western Buddhist Realm."

Master Ci En continued.

Time slowly passed, lasting for three days and nights. The Saintess and Master Ci En remained by his side without leaving, while Ye Mo’s breathing grew noticeably heavier, his endurance reaching the brink of collapse.

However, Ye Mo’s expression began to relax.

Ye Mo’s spirit and mind had completely withstood the cleansing sound of the Da Zang Bell. Ye Mo, being a Perfect Soul Body, had already reached the Great Perfection of Spirit and was in a perfect state. After enduring for three days, he achieved complete purification. His mind, long purified in the Butu Tower, was now fully purified with the push of the Da Zang Bell over those three days.

Next was Ye Mo’s body.

Although his body is quite strong, initially, he could withstand the chimes of the Da Zang Bell with his robust physical strength. However, as the chimes grew increasingly intense, his respite was short-lived, and he began to suffer once again.

Buzz!

In that moment, ten golden dragon patterns were forced out.

"Master Ci En, what is happening? Ye Mo seemed fine just now, as if he was about to withstand the Da Zang Bell. Why does his expression look pained again?"

The Saintess appeared worried and puzzled.

"Does he have the Dragon’s Bloodline?"

Master Ci En observed the ten golden dragon patterns emerging on Ye Mo’s body and couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes, he belongs to the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan."

The Saintess nodded.

"It seems Ye Mo’s body won’t pass the test of the Da Zang Bell."

Hearing this, Master Ci En’s expression instantly turned grim.