Chapter 1897: Qin Baili and Jin Ge

　　After a long time, the dragon-cat brought its fuzzy palm in front of Li Qiye and said: “We couldn’t bring Buddhism to everyone but this is a chance right now. We won’t ask you to plant it then, only hoping for you to find him and give it to him. I’m sure he will tell you what you want to know.”

　　The person the dragon-cat was referring to was naturally the surviving Golden Buddha, the only one who survived from the epoch.

　　“That I can help you with.” Li Qiye nodded and accepted the seed.

　　“The grand dao is difficult; same with the myriad ages. We’ll see if you can persevere. Please don’t fall into the darkness like the rest of the wise sages.” The dragon-cat placed his palms together and bowed towards him.

　　“One can only say that their dao heart wasn’t firm enough.” Li Qiye calmly said: “It was strong enough for them to reach invincibility and opened an unprecedented path for them, but not enough to save them from themselves! Without a firm dao heart, them having more power will only cause trouble to the ages.” 

　　“So many living beings but how many actually end from starting? Everything starts and ends with greed.” The dragon-cat sighed sentimentally. [1]

　　“You mean others have come here already?” Li Qiye noticed something and asked: “Looks like your Buddhist Plain is still quite popular and precious.”

　　“I’m only a lingering intent, not precious at all. Just have a few items that they desire, that’s all.” The creature said.

　　“That’s true.” Li Qiye smiled: “Crossing the river of time to see the acc.u.mulation of faith. So many desires immortality and believes the popular adage of reaching the other sh.o.r.e and obtain the auspicious fruit of the living! But they think they are worthy?!” The smile turned into a snort of derision at the end.

　　“The auspicious karmic fruit is no longer around, so no immortality. But those with greed in their heart hope for such a thing.” The creature responded.

　　“Even if your other sh.o.r.e and karmic fruit were still around, hah, if they want it, they must ask me for permission first! Hiding inside the river of time was one thing but they want immortality too?! One day, I’ll flatten them all!” Li Qiye was usually calm but his words carried great fanfare this time around.

　　“You can’t hide your compa.s.sion for the other beings or you wouldn’t care about this.” The creature smiled.

　　“No, not for living beings. They simply want to stand in my way so I will show no mercy, not caring or showing respect for their history.” Li Qiye smiled and said.

　　“I’m sure you can do it.” The creature said: “The end of the world is far away. Take your time, be prudent. Perhaps the destruction and new cycle won’t come in the future; the real answer is in the heart.”

　　“Take care.” Li Qiye nodded and turned to leave.

　　After returning to the old shrine, he sighed while looking at the eight Golden Buddhas. Death was the final outcome for these apex existences of an epoch. How many actually remembered them now?

　　He smiled, mocking himself and said: “Savior, that has never been my thing! Only death and ma.s.sacre. If there must be a new world, let it be born from blood.”

　　Alas, the dragon-cat was right. There was still a long way to go before reaching the end of the world.

　　“Buzz.” Next, the wall of the shrine lit up with the fluctuation of s.p.a.ce. The princess was pushed out.

　　“Young n.o.ble.” She revealed a kingdom-topping smile after seeing him.

　　“Not a bad fortune, this is a grand creation.” He looked at her and nodded.

　　“It is all thanks to your guidance. I wouldn’t have this without you.” She happily bowed towards him.

　　She did obtain an amazing fortune this time, increasing her enlightenment by quite a bit and allowing her to take a unique path. He nodded and accepted her grand gesture.

　　Meanwhile, the Golden Shrine was still as lively before. There were even more cultivators in front of it. However, they weren’t here to get the treasures, only to watch the fun.

　　In fact, many have given up about these treasures because quite a few have tried already without success. Even some High G.o.ds have died here.