After a while...
The crowd was stunned, their legs still weak, and they barely managed to support each other as they stood up.
Someone said, "He's gone."
"What?"
The person walked over and slowly wiped away the image of Ming Zhitian.
"He's really gone? But... why is his image still here?"
"The image remains because his divine power is so immense and his speed so great that space has collapsed. It couldn't keep up with his speed, hence the lingering image."
Nine Heavens Divine Realm—
Ming Zhitian descended with a roar, followed by the Main God's subordinates, the Wandering God and the God of Angels, both with massive angelic wings!
"Who dares trespass upon my Nine Heavens Divine Realm?!"
Ming Zhitian pointed a finger! He blew one person up, then slapped his hand, blowing up another!
Several people were dumbfounded! Before they could react, Ming Zhitian unleashed a continuous stream of finger strikes! He annihilated them in an instant!
"Sea Shifting Buddhaless..."
"!"
Ming Zhitian couldn't help but look up. He saw a barefoot monk descending slowly through the air, accompanied by an old acquaintance.
His Angelic Holy Soul eyes were given by this person, the Ancient Immortal Emperor!
Master Shikong bowed to Ming Zhitian in a Buddhist manner: "Sea Shifting Buddhaless... Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Why do you insist on creating more bloodshed? Benefactor Ming, taking a step back opens up a wider world, and enduring for a moment brings peace and tranquility..."
Ming Zhitian cupped his hands in respect, after all, this was his benefactor who had saved him multiple times: "Junior Ming Zhitian greets Master Shikong, and greets the Immortal Emperor."
The Ancient Immortal Emperor spoke in a flowery manner: "Sea Shifting Buddhaless... The mortal world is long irrelevant to me. All seas are empty. I have long since joined the Buddhist sect under Master Shikong. My current monastic name is Qiong Chi."
Ming Zhitian smiled slightly, respecting his decision: "What a coincidence, my alias is also Qiong Chi, but it's the 'Chi' from 'Chi Dao' (Red Path)."
The two said, "Sea Shifting Buddhaless..."
Ming Zhitian asked, "What brings you two here? Is it related to the Main God?"
"Sea Shifting Buddhaless..."
Master Shikong said: "Indeed, Benefactor Ming, aren't you curious why I have repeatedly saved you from dire straits? It was the order of the Main God, who is also my master, Lord Buddha."
Ming Zhitian had clearly not guessed that the Main God was his master: "I see. Why would he do that? Do we know each other?"
Master Shikong shook his head: "This humble monk does not know. The intentions of Lord Buddha are not for us mere disciples to fathom."
Ming Zhitian's interest was piqued: "So, are you planning to take me to find the Main God?"
"Not at all, not at all." Master Shikong shook his head slightly, pressing his palms together: "Sea Shifting Buddhaless... I am here to stop you from entering."
Ming Zhitian tensed up, as if facing a formidable enemy, and took a step back: "Since that is the case, then let us fight."
Master Shikong also felt it was a necessary action: "Benefactor Ming, I hope you will not blame this humble monk. You can still turn back now. Lord Buddha is not someone you can contend with."
Ming Zhitian waved his hand: "No need to say more. I am not a weakling to be easily crushed. Come!"
Master Shikong also sensed a different aura: "Qiong Chi, go and engage Benefactor Ming."
"Yes, Master." The Ancient Immortal Emperor stepped before Ming Zhitian: "Sea Shifting Buddhaless..."
Ming Zhitian said nothing more and conjured a hand seal: "Diamond Fireball!"
A terrifying, all-conquering strike! It instantly shattered space and the black hole's magnetic field!
The Ancient Immortal Emperor dared not be careless and unleashed a palm strike, carrying a Mara Golden Buddha behind him!
"Bang!..."
Ming Zhitian's Peach Blossom Palm instantly inflicted heavy damage on him!
"I lost!"
"Ugh, cough!"
Master Shikong supported him from behind. The Ancient Immortal Emperor was ashamed: "I'm sorry, Master, Qiong Chi has been defeated."
Master Shikong clearly expected this: "It's alright, you did your best."
Ming Zhitian: "You only lost to these Angelic Holy Soul eyes of mine. There's no shame in that."