To be honest.
Everyone present, whether it was Eastern Peak Great Emperor Zhuge Yun, Duke Lingyin, Blue Tusk Ghost King, or Blood Toad Monster King, were all particularly wary of the existence of Floating Life Imperial Lord.
Because everyone knew that Floating Life Imperial Lord possessed profound and unfathomable creation. Not to mention his domineering treasure body, he also held a Great Dao Primordial Supreme Treasure in his hands. Most importantly, Floating Life Imperial Lord possessed the legendary Great Dao Primordial Chaos Creation. Every move and every technique contained the infinitely profound power of Primordial Chaos. With this alone, he could laugh proudly between heaven and earth, with no one daring to provoke him.
Of course.
Wary as they were, wariness did not equate to fear.
If they were truly afraid, Eastern Peak Great Emperor and the others wouldn't dare to so brazenly snatch the Seven-Colored Lotus from Eternal Life Pavilion's hands today.
It wasn't that they didn't know Floating Life Imperial Lord was also in the Primordial Black Hole.
But so what?
As long as they seized the Seven-Colored Lotus and made a clean getaway, what could Floating Life Imperial Lord do even if he came looking for them later?
One must know that behind Eastern Peak Great Emperor stood the Great Sun Radiance Emperor, whose mere stomp could shake the Nine Heavens three times. Behind Blue Tusk Ghost King was the ghost path overlord Green Lamp Ghost Emperor. And behind Blood Toad Monster King was the legendary Black Mountain Old Monster. They simply did not fear Floating Life Imperial Lord.
However, that being said.
If Floating Life Imperial Lord was also in this Primordial Ancient Ruin and could appear at any moment, then they would have to reconsider carefully.
If earlier, Water Moon Bodhisattva and the Black Mountain Five Monsters stepping forward had made Eastern Peak Great Emperor and the others hesitate...
Then when Empress Water Mirror informed them that Floating Life Imperial Lord was also here, Eastern Peak Great Emperor and the others were no longer just hesitant; they were plunged into a dilemma.
Watching this scene.
The members of Eternal Life Pavilion, like Lixin Xianzi, were not overjoyed. They all knew Empress Water Mirror was intentionally trying to intimidate Eastern Peak Great Emperor and the others. In truth, Floating Life Imperial Lord was not here. As for where Floating Life Imperial Lord was now, they didn't know, and neither did Empress Water Mirror.
This couldn't help but fill Lixin Xianzi with immense worry. Especially since the longer the current situation dragged on, the more dangerous their predicament became.
"Martial Aunt, what should we do now?"
Lixin Xianzi couldn't help but send a secret transmission to ask.
"We can only watch and wait for changes."
Yes.
They could only watch and wait for changes; there was no other way.
Although they couldn't investigate the Seven-Colored Lotus's condition in detail, and Qingqing had lost consciousness, Empress Water Mirror, with her vast experience, could more or less tell that Qingqing was currently fusing with the Seven-Colored Lotus. Under such circumstances, Qingqing absolutely must not be disturbed by any external factors. The slightest mishap, and Qingqing might turn to ashes.
Therefore, the only thing they could do now was watch and wait, protecting Qingqing at all costs.
As the saying goes, fear attracts what you fear.
The people of Eternal Life Pavilion all knew that the longer they dragged things out, the worse their situation would become. Sure enough, at this moment, a large group of people was majestically flying towards them.
It was a group of monks.
There were both Buddhas with profound Buddhist Dharma and Golden Body Arhats.
Leading them was a handsome youth in white robes whose gender was indistinguishable.
The white-robed youth had his hands clasped behind his back, a faint smile hanging at the corner of his mouth. An aura of profound Buddhist light, like a halo, emanated from his entire being. His eyes seemed capable of seeing through all things in the world, and he appeared especially sacred, like a holy messenger of light.
Seeing this person, the expressions of everyone present changed slightly.
They all recognized this white-robed youth. He was one of the Eight Marvelous Dharma Bodhisattvas under the Western Buddha Emperor Miao Rulai—Pure Robe Bodhisattva.
Another troublesome figure.
Seeing Pure Robe Bodhisattva's arrival, not only did Empress Water Mirror of Eternal Life Pavilion inwardly exclaim 'bad news,' but even Eastern Peak Great Emperor, Duke Lingyin, and the others also secretly cursed their luck.
For Empress Water Mirror, Pure Robe Bodhisattva's appearance undoubtedly meant another powerful enemy.
For Eastern Peak Great Emperor and the others, it also meant another competitor.
Moreover, they all knew that although this Pure Robe Bodhisattva was called a Bodhisattva, his character was far from having a Bodhisattva's compassionate heart. On the contrary, he was a sinister, ruthless, and vicious individual.
As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. The Western Heaven Buddha Emperor Miao Rulai was an arrogant, domineering, and merciless existence. The Eight Marvelous Dharma Bodhisattvas under him were no good eggs either; often, they were even more demonic than demons and more fiendish than fiends.
"What a pure and holy Seven-Colored Lotus."
Pure Robe Bodhisattva flew closer while gazing at the Seven-Colored Lotus suspended in mid-air. His eyes were like those appreciating a peerless masterpiece, and he sighed in admiration repeatedly. He closed his eyes, as if sensing something, and said, "Hmm...
Excellent!
Excellent. So pure and holy, it could almost rival the Lotus Holy Throne of our Buddha's Greatly Compassionate, Greatly Merciful Guanyin Bodhisattva."
As he spoke, he opened his eyes again, his gaze sweeping over the faces of Empress Water Mirror, Eastern Peak Great Emperor, and the others one by one. A faint, slight smile appeared as he said, "Heh, I didn't expect to see quite a few familiar faces here."
"Duke Lingyin, Brother Zhuge, it's been a while."
Duke Lingyin was a long-bearded elder dressed in a blue robe, looking rather immortal and dignified. He glanced at Pure Robe Bodhisattva, stroking the long beard on his chin, and said, "So it's Pure Robe Bodhisattva. Long time no see."
Beside him.
The middle-aged man in purple robes who looked immensely imposing was Eastern Peak Great Emperor Zhuge Yun.
Zhuge Yun stood in the air, also with his hands clasped behind his back, his majesty inspiring awe without anger. Purple energy swirled around him, endlessly changing and profoundly mysterious, slowly rotating around Zhuge Yun. At times it resembled a purple dragon, at others a purple phoenix, sometimes like a purple sun, and other times like a purple moon, even mirroring the chaotic vortex currents filling the sky above.
He glanced at Pure Robe Bodhisattva, but it was just a glance. He did not respond, not even bothering to acknowledge him.
Firstly, he had no friendship with Pure Robe Bodhisattva.
Secondly, his Purple Cloud Immortal Realm had no dealings with the Western Heaven Buddha Realm.
Neither of these were the most important point. What mattered was that it was well known that the Great Sun Radiance Emperor and the Western Heaven Buddha Emperor Miao Rulai had long been at odds, even enemies.
As one of the Five Peaks Great Emperors under the Great Sun Radiance Emperor, Zhuge Yun naturally looked down upon Pure Robe Bodhisattva, who served under the Western Heaven Buddha Emperor Miao Rulai.
Pure Robe Bodhisattva didn't seem to mind this. Instead, he turned his gaze to Empress Water Mirror and said with a smile, "Empress Water Mirror, this humble one congratulates your Eternal Life Pavilion disciple on obtaining this fortune."
Empress Water Mirror knew exactly what kind of person Pure Robe Bodhisattva was. Naturally, she understood that his 'congratulations' were likely not so simple.
"This Seven-Colored Lotus is so holy and has manifested in this Primordial Ancient Ruin. It must be a Great Dao Primordial Holy Treasure. If your disciple can fuse with it, her future achievements will likely be no less than those of Floating Life Imperial Lord."
"Hehe!
It seems the Eternal Life Pavilion of this era is destined to soar to great heights. With Floating Life Imperial Lord alone, your Eternal Life Pavilion already overshadows the other Seventy-Two Blessed Lands. If today your disciple fuses with the Seven-Colored Lotus, it would mean a second Floating Life Imperial Lord is about to emerge. Your Eternal Life Pavilion will inevitably become the leader of the Seventy-Two Blessed Lands. Even the Thirty-Six Cave Heavens would likely view your Eternal Life Pavilion with trepidation."
"Here, this humble one offers my early congratulations to your Eternal Life Pavilion."