Li Jing sits crossed-legged upon the Lotus Throne, fingers interlaced, forming one Great Handprint after another.
As he completes each gesture, the Buddha Light around him intensifies.
The Golden Buddha behind him comes to life, as if it's about to animate.
Watching Li Jing slowly awaken, Zen Master Da Yu also fills with satisfaction and hope. At that moment, the sounds of a skirmish suddenly erupt from outside.
Yan Chixia and the others unconsciously look up.
"Not good!"
"It's the Lord of the Dead City, the Nine-Time Evil Ones. Damn, how did they all come together!?"
The daunting aura of the demons outside causes Zen Master Da Yu's face to turn pale, his eyes betraying a hint of anxiety.
"Master!"
"Don't worry. As long as I am here, I will not stand idly by!"
Seeing Zen Master Da Yu's gaze fixed on Li Jing the whole time, Yan Chixia immediately steps forward to volunteer.
"This—"
