The opening of the barrier caused a shift in the expressions of all the cultivators present, especially the group of monks. Upon seeing the barrier shatter to reveal an ancient, weathered statue, their complexions changed drastically. Moments later, the ground trembled, and the faint sound of Buddhist chanting drifted through the air, bringing a profound sense of inner peace.
As everything came into sharp focus, Li Dai could clearly see the scene before her. Leaving aside the most striking Buddha statue, the hundreds of stone-carved monks sitting cross-legged beneath it made it obvious that this was a Daoist arena—a Buddhist sanctuary. The radiant spiritual light and the ruins themselves clearly belonged to the Buddhist school.
Sure enough, the white-bearded monk beside Master Puji exclaimed excitedly, "Abbot, could this be... could this be..." He trailed off at the end, leaving the words unsaid. The cultivators stretching their necks in hopes of catching some gossip ended up hearing nothing at all.
Chapter 597