The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 466
Chapter 466: Imprisoning a God
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Abbot Shi Kong nearly tumbled off his lotus seat.
Their Buddha’s Child!! Why had his hair turned golden?!
Just the thought of it—Buddha’s Child radiating golden locks while preaching salvation—made him wish he could gouge out his own eyes!
“You…” Shi Kong felt his years of cultivation crumble; his composure was on the verge of collapse.
The leader of their entire Buddhist realm—a golden-haired Buddha’s Child?! How could he possibly hold his head high?
The Three Realms would mock them!
Though monks should not be concerned with worldly reputations, dignity was still essential!
“The body is but a vessel; do not be attached to mere appearances,” Xie Yu Zhou said with a serene smile.
[Mind your own business!]
In his dreams, Xie Yu Zhou endured the ceaseless bombardment of Buddhist teachings, expressionless.
As the night deepened, Lu Chao Chao dressed herself.
She perked her ears, catching the faint sound of weeping from outside. Silently, she crept toward the screen and peeked out.
“Wuwuwu… A man does not shed tears easily, unless his heart is truly broken.”
“Little flower demon, you deceived me!”
“I have decided! I will never trust a woman again in this lifetime!”
Lu Chao Chao covered her mouth, stifling her laughter.
She glanced around. Hm? Where was her dog?
Windchaser had been lying by the bed earlier, but now he was nowhere to be seen.
Oh well. If Windchaser were in danger, she would sense it.
Gathering her breath, Lu Chao Chao leapt into the night. Her form transformed into a wisp of wind, soaring across the inn and toward the City Lord’s Mansion.
Outside the City Lord’s Mansion.
Fierce guardian paintings adorned the massive gates, each depicting ancient, savage beasts from ages long past.
The moment Lu Chao Chao stepped before the doors, one of the beasts lunged from the painting, manifesting as a vicious shadow.
“Scram!” Lu Chao Chao glared, her twin pigtails colorful and wild.
The roaring beast instantly whimpered.
With a swift smack to its head, she chided, “A thousand years have passed, and you still can’t tell who’s in charge?!”
The once-mighty creature flattened itself at her feet, meek as a kitten.
Lu Chao Chao swaggered through the entrance.
The moment she stepped into the mansion, she felt herself caught in a formation.
She shook her head slightly.
‘Be careful,’ the guardian beast weakly transmitted its thoughts. ‘This formation stirs the deepest desires in one’s heart. Many cultivators have perished here, unable to escape.’
Lu Chao Chao had yet to grasp the formation’s power.
Then, suddenly, an overwhelming flood of roasted chicken drumsticks surrounded her.
The fragrance was so intense her mouth watered uncontrollably.
“This formation… truly formidable.” It took consuming over ten drumsticks and retching from overeating before she crawled her way out of the array.
The guardian beast gaped in shock.
‘You don’t crave wealth? Power?’
‘You once stood at the pinnacle—do you feel no longing for it?’ The remnants of the beast’s soul whispered.
‘I have guarded this place for a thousand years. You are the only one… utterly devoid of desire.’
“Stop dismissing drumsticks as a mere craving!” Lu Chao Chao clutched her stomach, nauseated at the thought of another bite.
“Little beast, why do you serve as a guard for cultivators? I remember you as an ancient fiend, proud and mighty.”
‘The City Lord of West River trapped me here, forcing me into servitude.’
Lu Chao Chao contemplated, “I sense the presence of a deity in this place. If you help me find the source, I will sever the chains binding you.”
The beast’s soul radiated joy.
The City Lord’s Mansion was well-lit, yet a peculiar chill lingered in the air.
‘The City Lord of West River has not ascended, yet his body carries a faint divine aura. They call him half-human, half-god.’
Lu Chao Chao frowned. “A god is a god. How can one be half?”
Unease prickled at her heart.
Guided by the beast’s soul, she evaded patrolling cultivators. The deeper she ventured, the denser the divine energy became.
‘That area is forbidden. A barrier prevents me from entering.’
‘The City Lord is well-connected with powerful figures. They often gather in the forbidden zone. The secrets you seek lie within.’
Sensing her hesitation, the beast’s soul traced a finger across the boundary of the forbidden area.
A tiny flame flickered at its fingertip—an aura of Heavenly Fire.
A flame that could consume all things.
Since ancient times, Heavenly Fire had been the domain of the gods.
With a soft pat on its spectral form, Lu Chao Chao extinguished the flame. She then stretched out a single finger and lightly prodded the barrier.
Her fingertip passed through with ease.
She paused.
The beast’s soul murmured, ‘Strange… how can you cross the barrier? This is a Life-and-Death Seal—no being in the Three Realms should be able to enter.’
This barrier had been formed by the joint efforts of three True Monarchs from the Spirit Realm!
A dense mist cloaked the forbidden zone, shrouding its secrets in mystery.
The divine energy was unmistakable.
It was Chong Yue’s energy.
A strong presence of Chong Yue.
The Sunshine Sword materialized in her grasp.
For once, the young girl’s expression turned grave as she advanced, step by step.
Until she saw it.
A vast, translucent white jade platform.
Six dragon-carved jade pillars surrounded it, flickering with arcs of Heavenly Lightning, crackling with a terrifying aura.
Chains forged of Thousand-Year Cold Iron coiled around the pillars.
And in the center of those chains—a man in white robes.
His head hung low, his once-snowy robes now stained crimson. Shackles bound his wrists and ankles, while two iron chains speared through his chest, blood dripping onto the jade platform, fueling an intricate formation beneath his feet.
Lu Chao Chao’s blood ran cold. A suffocating rage surged from the depths of her soul.
Her breath caught as she locked eyes on the figure at the center.
She stepped forward.
The formation glowed brighter, divine energy rushing into her body.
Tears welled in her eyes, her voice trembling. “Chong Yue…”
“Is that you, Chong Yue?”
She was on the verge of breaking.
For the first time, Lu Chao Chao felt utterly helpless, at a complete loss.
The man stirred, his chains rattling as he slowly lifted his head.
His sharp brows arched, his gaze weary yet unwavering. His nose was straight, lips pursed—but his eyes burned with fierce light.
“Chao… Chao…” His voice was weak, barely a whisper.
But he had called her name.
“Chong Yue!!” Lu Chao Chao lost control, launching herself forward, trembling hands brushing away his disheveled hair.
The small girl sobbed uncontrollably. No wonder her Crown Prince Brother had suddenly fallen unconscious!
“How dare they?! How dare they?!”
Imprisoning a god!
They had imprisoned a god!
The wretched creatures were attempting to steal his godhood!
Lu Chao Chao raised her sword and swung at the chains.
The small sword in her hands transformed into a colossal blade of light, slicing through the night sky with a thunderous crack.
The unbreakable chains shattered.
All of West River City bore witness to the terrifying stroke of her blade.
“They all deserve to die!”
“They truly deserve death!!” Lu Chao Chao gently laid Chong Yue on the ground, the mark on her forehead blazing crimson.
Standing tall at the center of the jade platform, her dress billowing in the night wind, she looked truly terrifying.