Li Xiaotian’s question, if it got out, would likely bring down the wrath of the Medicine Buddha Sect’s experts upon them in an instant.
How many Emperor-level experts did the Medicine Buddha Sect have? What was the layout of their sect’s mountain gates? These weren’t trivial matters. They were all secrets of the Medicine Buddha Sect!
If someone asked such questions, and then claimed to have no ill intentions towards the Medicine Buddha Sect, who would believe them?
“Sir, the information you are asking about are all confidential matters of the Medicine Buddha Sect, and are strictly not to be disseminated. My status in the eastern district of Buddha State is too low, and I have no right to know such things.”
Almon wore a tearful expression, his forehead already covered in sweat.
“You don’t know? Or you dare not say?”
Li Xiaotian spoke unhurriedly, his eyes narrowed. Simultaneously, a surge of energy enveloped the entire private room, isolating it from the outside.
Sensing the anomaly in the room, Almon’s face instantly turned pale. He immediately knelt down on both knees and looked at Li Xiaotian with a panicked expression, pleading.
“Sir, spare me! I truly do not know! I beg for your forgiveness, sir!”
At this moment, Almon deeply regretted coming to Glass City, and regretted coming to find Li Xiaotian after hearing his transmission.
He knew some information about the Medicine Buddha Sect, but he dared not speak it! If he did, and the experts of the Medicine Buddha Sect found out, he would surely die!
However, if he didn’t speak, this was Glass City, the territory of the Medicine Buddha Sect. He, a Sect Master of a Buddhist sect, would not be killed by Li Xiaotian!
“King, it seems this monk knows nothing. Why not kill him and be done with it? Later, we can capture another monk in the city and ask them. I don’t believe other monks would know nothing?”
Long Fifteen said with a cold laugh, his eyes filled with killing intent. His murderous gaze was locked onto Almon, as if he would strike immediately if Li Xiaotian gave the order.
Although An Mei beside him remained silent, her killing intent was even stronger than Long Fifteen’s.
“Don’t kill him!!! Sir, spare me!!!”
Almon instantly panicked. The intense killing intent was palpable, not fake. This meant Li Xiaotian might very well kill him on the spot.
He was, a little afraid!
“Spare you? If you don’t say anything when I question you, what use is there in keeping you? Do you think I dare not kill you? Heh, there is no one in this world that I, Li Xiaotian, dare not kill!”
Li Xiaotian sneered, his tone gradually turning icy.
Instantly, Almon felt as if he were being stared at by a ferocious beast. His whole body turned cold, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.
He was truly going to kill him!!!
Suddenly, Almon shuddered. He recalled the rumors about Li Xiaotian. His current reputation was forged through bloodshed!
Although this was Buddha State, and it was the territory of the Medicine Buddha Sect, it was important to remember that Li Xiaotian had once been an enemy of the world in Flame State, yet he had still managed to strike fear into those ancient sects!
“Sir!!!”
Upon realizing this, Almon let out a loud shout and continued.
“The information you asked about is too specific, and I truly do not know it. But I do know some other things!”
“Speak. Tell me everything you know. We’ll see if it can save your life.”
Li Xiaotian said lightly, his killing intent receding slightly.
Feeling the change, Almon breathed a sigh of relief but did not dare to delay. He tidied his thoughts, took a deep breath, and said.
“The number of Emperor-level Sacred Buddhas in the Medicine Buddha Sect, I truly do not know. Moreover, this is the foundation of every sect. Even our Thunderfire Buddhist Sect, some of our openly acknowledged Emperor-level Sacred Buddhas have others hidden in secret, never publicized.”
Li Xiaotian remained impassive, saying nothing. He knew all this, of course. However, if he hadn't scared Almon a little at the beginning, the man would certainly not have honestly revealed the information he wanted.
Almon glanced up at Li Xiaotian. Seeing that he made no move, Almon patted his chest and continued.
“However, I do know of several powerful Sacred Buddhas in the Medicine Buddha Sect, including the current Glass Bodhisattva of the Medicine Buddha Sect. He is a Hegemon-level expert!”
“I heard that this Glass Bodhisattva was already an elder Hegemon-level expert in ancient times. Logically, it should not be difficult for him to break through to the Heaven-level. Why is he still only Hegemon-level?”
Li Xiaotian asked. Based on his own deductions, this Glass Bodhisattva’s strength was likely comparable to Dao Xuan and Jian Chen, top-tier Hegemon-level experts! Not inferior to Heaven-level!
“Sir, it is true that the Glass Bodhisattva could have broken through to Heaven-level at any time in ancient times. But it was the late ancient period, and the heaven and earth energy was depleted. The Medicine Buddha saw a glimpse of the future, which is now. The stronger one becomes, the harder it is to emerge. Therefore, he had the Glass Bodhisattva suppress his realm to protect the Medicine Buddha Sect now. Only when the heaven and earth are perfected will the Glass Bodhisattva attain the Bodhisattva fruit status.”
Almon answered honestly.
Hearing this, Li Xiaotian nodded slightly. Indeed, this Glass Bodhisattva was not weak. If he had tried to infiltrate the Medicine Buddha Sect to obtain cultivation methods from the start, he would likely have been discovered by him.
“First Sacred Buddha, then Bodhisattva. Why does this Glass Bodhisattva’s title sound less impressive than your title of Sacred Buddha? You are a Sacred Buddha, and he is merely a Bodhisattva.”
Long Fifteen frowned and muttered softly.
“Ahem, this sir, the Glass Bodhisattva is a true Bodhisattva. He can attain the Bodhisattva fruit status at any time. My Sacred Buddha title is a false one. According to ancient rules, I am not qualified to possess such a title.”
Almon coughed dryly and said, his face somewhat constrained, then explained.
“In ancient times, only those who reached the Heaven-level were called Bodhisattvas. Of course, some powerful Hegemon-level experts could also have the title of Bodhisattva. Those below Hegemon-level were not qualified to have titles.”
“The appellation ‘Sacred Buddha’ also originated after the revival of heaven and earth, as a title given to us by those lowly commoners and believers. In their eyes, anyone with great strength is a Sacred Buddha.”
“Heh, so in the end, you were just seeking psychological comfort. When they called you Sacred Buddhas, you didn’t refuse, and instead, you continued to address each other as such.”
Long Fifteen mocked. To put it bluntly, these monks were indulging in wishful thinking. Their strength had not reached the realm to earn titles, but they were very envious in their hearts. After awakening, hearing others address them this way, oh! It felt quite good, and so they deliberately perpetuated this misnomer.
“Sir, you jest.”
Almon replied awkwardly. Long Fifteen’s statement had essentially torn away the fig leaf of all the Emperor-level Buddhist cultivators. Everyone knew this, but there was a tacit understanding to not point it out. Moreover, no Heaven-level experts had awakened in Buddha State yet, and no one had challenged the titles of these Emperor-level Buddhist cultivators, so everyone turned a blind eye and let it continue.
“Continue speaking. What astonishing feats did this Glass Bodhisattva accomplish in ancient times? Tell me everything you know related to him.”
Li Xiaotian said. If he were to obtain cultivation methods, he would have to face this Glass Bodhisattva.
Hearing Li Xiaotian’s words, Almon’s heart tightened. As expected, this great devil was going to make a move against the Medicine Buddha Sect, otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked so many details.
“The Glass Bodhisattva possesses a divine glazed golden body. Within the same realm, his golden body is invincible, even superior to the Vajra body of the Buddhist school by one level.”
Almon tidied his thoughts and began to speak.
“In ancient times, the Glass Bodhisattva broke through to the Hegemon-level in just five hundred years. At that time, there were continuous battles between the human and demon races. The Glass Bodhisattva alone slew three Hegemon-level demon beasts and safely escaped from the pursuit of a Heaven-level demon beast. At that time, he shocked the world. The Medicine Buddha also bestowed upon him the title of Bodhisattva as a result.”