Chapter 1886: Buddhist Ridge (1/2)
One shouldn’t be criticized for choosing survival over all else during perilous times.
“Yes, self-preservation.” Li Qiye gently nodded: “It is rational; many people would do so as well.”
Li Qiye became quiet with a slightly disappointed expression after saying this.
The princess became a bit uneasy after seeing his att.i.tude: “Young n.o.ble, did I say something wrong?”
Li Qiye looked up and gently shook his head: “No, you’re right. Self-preservation is instinctive; any living being would do so. However, it is easier said than done on that day. One must pay a great price.”
He turned back towards the horizon with a pensive stare. The princess didn’t quite understand the vague comment.
After a while, Li Qiye continued: “Even a so-called ‘savior’ would fence for themselves. It’s already commendable that they do not sacrifice the heaven and earth and all existences. This type of masters should be praised.”
“Sacrifice everything!” The princess murmured in rumination and thought about the tales he told before. She thought of a terrorizing possibility, causing her mind to tremble!
In just a wink, she realized why Li Qiye kept on repeating, “don’t wait for a world savior!’
“Alright, no need to talk about this any longer.” Li Qiye withdrew his gaze and chuckled: “The reason why gra.s.ses can grow here is because many supreme overlords have blessed this place with their protection; trillions of existences shared an indomitable belief. This protective power and faith allowed this place to have life. However, the annihilative force was unimaginable and impossible to stop. Even the strongest of protection and endless faith couldn’t protect this world. These gra.s.ses are barely surviving. Unlike the gra.s.ses outside, they are born weak from the tribulation.” Li Qiye sighed and didn’t add anything else.
The princess became immersed in the might of this epoch and its amazing existences. Alas, they still became broken in the end.
“Come, to Buddhist Ridge we go.” He continued forward.
The ridge wasn’t too far from Imperial Change, only one hundred thousand miles. However, it was only the beginning of the plain. Only by crossing this path would one finally step into the plain and truly bask in its magicalness.
This was a majestic mountain range spanning for thousands of miles. But the shocking part wasn’t the geography, the buildings on top were much more magnificent.
Countless broken walls and ruins laid on top as far as the eyes can see. These ancient Buddhist temples were wonderful once. There was one, in particular, spanning for ten thousand meters. Just one pillar from it could reach the sky. Alas, they were mere ruins now. Only broken tiles were left behind in this tattered world.
Nevertheless, one could still imagine how lofty the place used to be. Perhaps this was a Buddhist kingdom with numerous holy monks cultivating and meditating. Unfortunately, all ceased to be here.
On this mountain was a stony path full of steps, starting at the base all the way to the pinnacle.
The two were right below in front of the path. While staring at it, one got the sensation that this was the path towards the grand dao. Though they no longer had the colorful lights a.s.sociated with power, people would suddenly have a vision of many beings kneeling and wors.h.i.+pping in this place; one bow for each step.
“I, I just saw something.” The princess said with uncertainty. At her level, she wouldn’t see illusions easily due to her firm dao heart.
“That’s normal.” Li Qiye said: “If you were born in that era, when you stand here, not to mention your current cultivation, even as a low-level high G.o.d, you would already be on your knees, more than happy to kowtow once each step. Alas, too much time had pa.s.sed and the destruction here was too much. It had destroyed the enlightenment here. Otherwise, you would be a Buddhist right now.”