Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8503: Level up _1
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After the talisman took shape, Zhao Hai noticed his Dharma form glowing brighter. Next, the Buddha within his Dharma form abruptly ingested the truth. "Lin. Bing. Dou. Zhe. Jie. Formation. Row. Forward. Xing!" With the nine-word mantra chanted, nine hand seals materialized in a flash. Simultaneously, nine massive golden characters emerged before the enormous Buddha. Ultimately, the characters fused with the seals, transforming into nine radiant golden orbs. Every orb bore a character, followed by its corresponding seal. Gradually, the orbs' glow dimmed as they returned to orbit around the colossal Buddha's form. The Buddha's look stayed the same, seated upon a lotus that continued to sprout from the vast heaven and earth talisman. Yet, the Great Buddha still clutched a miniature heaven and earth talisman. A closer inspection revealed this smaller one as a condensed form of the larger talisman beneath.
As the nine orbs' light subsided, Zhao Hai's thoughts sharpened. Simultaneously, boundless energy surged into him. Closing his eyes, Zhao Hai perceived the influx. He quickly discerned that the heaven and earth talisman held by the Buddha absorbed the energy first. From there, it flowed into the grand talisman via the small one in the Buddha's grasp, then onward to the nine orbs. This formed a continuous loop as the orbs channeled back into his frame.
By then, Zhao Hai grasped that he could wield this energy straight in combat. Having achieved initial mastery of the Golden Lotus Nine Changes Sutra, he now could unleash Dharma power merely through incantation. The nine-word mantra encapsulated every cultivation technique he had learned plus his insights into them. His Dharma power had condensed over a hundredfold compared to earlier. Presently, his magical energy had liquefied. Naturally, this was just its manifestation. In truth, his magical energy had solidified far beyond its previous state.
Still, Zhao Hai remained immersed. He recognized his transcendence energy required further consolidation. More energy had to be drawn in to solidify it, alongside bolstering his own might. Just then, a tremendously potent death energy invaded his form. Yet, it inflicted no damage thanks to a lingering spark of life within. In the end, the death energy merged fully with him. Zhao Hai sensed a sharp ache in his left index finger, like something embedding there. Afterward, immense force erupted from his left index finger, racing through his whole body instantly. His skeleton and protective layers underwent refinement anew. But soon, the giant bloodline in his veins activated. This giant bloodline started devouring the power. Zhao Hai felt as though the giant bloodline inside him had ignited.
The giant bloodline's might proved overwhelmingly fierce. Zhao Hai experienced his body igniting like a blaze. With each inhalation, his form seemed to swell. At last, he sensed himself turning into a giant.
During this, his Dharma power shifted once more. Innumerable crimson rays poured into the Buddha's figure. The Buddha's physique altered accordingly. Previously clad in a Kasaya with a serene face, exuding tranquility and serenity. Now, transformations gripped the Buddha. Though still draped in the Kasaya, his frame gradually revealed robust, unyielding muscles. These grew increasingly resilient, and his stature expanded. Before long, the Great Buddha appeared as a towering entity upholding heaven and earth.
Remarkably, as the Buddha enlarged, the lotus beneath him, the talismans supporting the lotus, the talisman in his hand, and the encircling nine-word truth beads all scaled up too. Zhao Hai's Dharma form expanded without bounds. After what felt like eternity, the expansion halted. Then, the Buddha contracted bit by bit, reverting to its prior dimensions. The Buddha's muscles softened back to normal. All aspects restored to their initial state, as if no alteration occurred.
Nevertheless, Zhao Hai understood profoundly that matters had transformed entirely. He could now assume giant form whenever desired. In giant mode, his physique gained immense durability, his power boundless. This giant transformation's strength rivaled invoking the nine-word mantra. Moreover, he could chant the nine-word mantra while giant, amplifying his prowess tremendously—his ultimate condition.
Zhao Hai stayed motionless, meditating silently while drawing in external energies nonstop. Concurrently, he purified the incoming death energy. The heaven and earth talisman in the Buddha's hold gradually absorbed the death energy. It then seeped into the grand talisman, proceeding to the nine beads. Finally, it converted to usable energy streaming into Zhao Hai ceaselessly. His internal energy reservoirs filled steadily. The freshly added Dharma power solidified remarkably. One must note this Dharma power had endured repeated forging by Zhao Hai's own forces, rendering it exceptionally dense and potent.
After an indeterminate period, the death energy integrated completely with his being. Zhao Hai's energies reached full capacity. He exhaled deeply and gradually lifted his eyelids. Upon opening them, he found Laura and the rest gazing at him anxiously.
Laura and her companions had fretted greatly over Zhao Hai lately. The Bloody Massacre Sect's destruction struck him hard, particularly witnessing him weep before the energy whirlpool where Bloody Massacre Island once stood. It truly alarmed them.
For years, Laura and others had trailed Zhao Hai across realms. Never had his affiliated power endured such devastation. So long had passed since so many of his kin perished. Ages since he shed tears like that; they couldn't even recall. But here, it all transpired. How could they not grow tense?
Laura and the group realized Zhao Hai aimed to ascend to Island Lord realm. They dreaded any mishap befalling him. Such an outcome would prove catastrophic. Thus, their worry mounted. Since his breakthrough to Island Lord, they had vigilantly watched over him here, monitoring his state. Thankfully, he emerged unscathed, eyes open.
Warmth filled Zhao Hai seeing Laura and the others. Smiling, he rose and embraced them, then spoke, “I’ve caused you concern. Rest easy, I’m alright. With so much chaos outside presently, I can’t linger to keep you company. I’ll return soon to stay with you.”
Laura and the rest nodded in agreement. Laura grinned and replied, “We’re relieved you’re safe. We feared for you. We understand the turmoil outside, with countless experts in this realm and upper realm observers. Frequent returns might alert those upper realm folks. We’re content just staying near you always. What more could we want? Was your advancement unique from others’?”
Zhao Hai chuckled. “How’s it unique? Forgot our location? This is our space. No heavenly tribulation strikes here. Once outside, I’ll face it then. Fine, I’m heading out. You return too. Oh, craft me a vessel. Incorporate every spiritual and mechanical art. Include an expansive internal space for plant growth, larger scale. Design freely as you like.”
Upon hearing Zhao Hai, Laura and the others responded with eager enthusiasm. They spun and departed. Zhao Hai watched their retreating figures with heartache. He knew he had disappointed them. He couldn’t yet bring them to the Blood Sea Realm. This very notion drove him to ceaselessly enhance his abilities. He refused to relax. He yearned for the day he could lead Laura and the others freely, traversing realms without peril.
With these thoughts, Zhao Hai balled his fists. He trusted that eventually, he’d claim supremacy across the cosmos. Then, he could wander with Laura and the group unhindered. None could bar or endanger them.
Zhao Hai sighed lengthily. He shifted and exited the spatial domain. Heading directly to the blood lotus, he entered it and froze in astonishment. The blood lotus's spatial domain had broadened anew, over tenfold its former size. Its expanse now matched the Blood Slaughter Sect's grandest island. Alterations appeared too. No longer level ground. Mountains, lakes dotted the landscape. Forests sprawled, alongside dormant volcanoes. Though inactive, Zhao Hai sensed Earth Fire simmering within. Snow-capped peaks rose as well. This domain resembled a miniature realm.
Zhao Hai realized the blood lotus had leveled up too. During its upgrade, it drew spatial essence, causing these shifts. Yet, this benefited him greatly. The enhanced blood lotus grew mightier. Still, he intended no entries for others. Had he, he wouldn’t request Laura and others design a fresh vessel. The blood lotus served as his Natal Dharma Treasure, virtually an extension of himself. He preferred few know its internals or access it. This sanctuary was solely his—or more precisely, shared with Laura and the rest.