Chapter 33: The Truth Only Shines Within the Radiance of Buddha’s Teachings

"Hmph!" Shan Jingshou snorted and turned his head away, refusing to speak, putting on a strong front that seemed a bit rebellious. Bai Qige, unfazed, said kindly, "It seems you are a bit stubborn, young man. But that’s okay; I like people like you who refuse to change. It’s much more challenging to help someone like you, and it feels so rewarding when you succeed!"

Shan Jingshou grunted in anger again. As a young man full of spirit, he felt deeply dissatisfied with this old monk who used despicable means to harm everyone. He stubbornly said, "Don’t get too proud. You can beat or kill me, but if I frown even once, it won’t count as victory for you. Even if you kill me, it doesn’t mean you’ve won. The organization will chase you down to avenge today’s humiliation."

"Hehe, young man, over the past few days, I have learned a lot about your Bloody Earth from various channels and found some interesting revelations. Even if I were to kill you and those so-called Seven Holy Spirits, Bloody Earth would still exist because the true foundation and strength of Bloody Earth are not in your hands; they are all controlled by your father."

From Ye Xiao’s memories, it was discovered that the structure of Bloody Earth had Shan Jingshou as the leader, who then searched for several Psychics to form the Seven Holy Spirits. Later, Shan Jingshou borrowed thugs from his father’s gang. These three simple tiers made up Bloody Earth.

However, for the past four days, Bai Qige had been continuously disrupting their activities while secretly contacting the undercover thugs he had brainwashed into puppets through Mind Devil Transformation and Soul Interference. He discovered some intriguing things that were not in Ye Xiao’s memories. The organization Bloody Earth seemed to harbor hidden secrets. During the second-to-last disruption led by Bai Qige along with Mugang Xian and the others, he faintly confirmed this point. He was suddenly attacked by a secretive Psychic who did not belong to the Seven Holy Spirits. An unexpected stiffness overcame him, causing him to be struck multiple times by gangsters wielding knives and pipes. Of course, with the defense of Myriad Illusions Sky Slash, these were nothing. However, after that devastating blow, the Psychic vanished without a trace, and Bai Qige could find no clues or evidence left by that person. Apart from the fleeting moment of realism during the attack, everything else felt dreamlike. Such behavior and technique had the flavor of a professional assassin.

On the last day of the disruption, Bai Qige paid careful attention and indeed found signs of a hidden presence, but he couldn’t catch that person. These clues converged, reminding Bai Qige of a question that had lingered in his mind since he acquired Ye Xiao’s memories.

Shan Jingshou’s father, known in the underworld as Mountain Fox, built a powerful criminal organization in Deep City from nothing. With his ruthless nature and skilled manipulation, he ensured the organization thrived and grew stronger, so he could not be foolish. Why would he provide manpower and allow his son to create a near-joke of a Supernatural Organization while turning a blind eye to its flaws and shortcomings? After pondering over it, Bai Qige felt there were inconsistencies that warranted further inquiry.

Bai Qige’s words caused Shan Jingshou’s expression to change suddenly. Seeing this clear reaction, Bai Qige knew he had stumbled upon some truths. It seemed that Bloody Earth was not so straightforward, or perhaps Shan Jingshou’s father was not such a simple character, but these thoughts would come later. Right now, it was more important to "convert" Shan Jingshou.

"You possess a superpower that ordinary people lack, and you believe yourself to be a Chosen One. With your little followers around you, you feel powerful and mighty. This belief has led you to think that Psychics are the chosen ones, born above mortals, and you’ve aspired to overthrow the world and rule humanity through Psychics. While that may sound a bit dramatic, to be honest, I do not dislike your idea. In fact, I admire your ambition. After all, if a person lacks dreams, how are they different from a dead fish? Throughout history, many brilliant and talented individuals emerged because they refused to be mere fish. They ultimately walked the path of changing everything with their own strength to create an ideal world. This is how great leaders, enlightened beings, and Buddhas came into existence. So, I have high hopes for your ideals! I even decided to lend you a hand!"

Although Shan Jingshou did not like Bai Qige and doubted his words, hearing such praise softened his expression a bit. Bai Qige continued, "Young benefactor, you established a Supernatural Organization and are involved in petty crimes, yet you want to change the world and rule all of humanity. That seems a bit unrealistic, so I have decided to help you outline a concrete and actionable plan with great wisdom to set you on the path of Psychic domination of humanity!"

After saying this, Bai Qige sprang into action. He picked up the two packages of "Buddha’s teachings," took out their essence, and bound them to Shan Jingshou and one of the Psychics. At that moment, Shan Jingshou was already somewhat panicked and asked, "What are you trying to do?"

"Haha, my Buddha teaches that in the face of the radius of an explosive blast, oh no, the shining truth of the Buddha’s teachings, all carbon-based life forms are mere weak ants! As long as there is enough power in the teachings, nothing is insurmountable. If there is, it merely means the teachings aren’t strong enough! My plan is this: first, send a Psychic to the government’s official institution, then detonate it, creating a shockwave with the brilliance of the teachings, followed by another going to the military sector to continue showcasing the profound teachings. We will create a sensational news story…"

Chuckling, Bai Qige continued, "Then, in the name of Bloody Earth, we will announce to the world that we take responsibility for this matter. Next, we will publicize the ideas of Bloody Earth, raise a banner of rebellion, and boldly declare war against the Yanhuang Empire and the whole world. We will directly rise up and revolt because a snake in the gutter, no matter how poisonous, cannot amount to anything. Only by enduring wind, frost, rain, and thunder can one be qualified to establish a kingdom and become a true dragon! Young man, doesn’t this path perfectly align with your aspiration of Psychic domination of all humanity? I believe in you! By the way, you don’t have to pay a consultation fee for the development plan. Once I complete this grand task, I plan to retreat to the mountains and never step into the mundane world again!"

"You, you, you can’t be serious!" After hearing Bai Qige’s words, Mugang Xian and the others were all taken aback, while Shan Jingshou’s expression fluctuated as if he had suddenly learned the skill of changing faces.

"Hehe, there’s nothing I can do. Shan Jingshou’s threat is too powerful. It makes me think that Bloody Earth, hiding in the dark, possesses an incomprehensibly strong potential. I feel a bit apprehensive and plan to support Bloody Earth, assisting them in conquering the world, taking down the United Nations, and creating an empire at the end of the century. If I succeed, I might become a world-class master and enjoy wealth and glory!"

Even though it sounded casual, Bai Qige’s eyes and expression conveyed seriousness. Shan Jingshou realized Bai Qige was not joking, and with explosives already tied to himself, the old monk prepared a hood, likely planning to take him away soon to present him to the city government as an embodiment of the true essence of Buddhism. Shan Jingshou carefully considered it, with phrases like "a wise man avoids immediate trouble" circling in his mind, and then he declared firmly:

"Master, no need to say more. I have decided to join the Xiangbei Basketball Club and play basketball with you all!"