Upon witnessing the sudden appearance of this massive White Snake, Sheng Rulai's body stiffened for an instant as he was slightly startled.
"Ah!!"
"What on earth is that thing?!"
"It's a snake demon, run!!"
"Help me, save me..."
At this time, about a dozen people scattered around the West Lake, upon seeing the massive White Snake suddenly surge from the water, let out piercing screams that nearly ruptured eardrums.
Although the dark unrest had left most tourist attractions bleak, with hardly anyone daring to venture out for fear of danger,
the status of West Lake was ultimately different, and there were still people who came to visit, albeit only a few dozen in number.
Seeing the sudden emergence of the enormous White Snake, they all believed it to be the reappearance of demons. Those with less courage went weak at the knees, too terrified to run.
Some even lost control of their bladder!
Those who had barely mustered some courage amid the dark unrest now had pale faces, suppressing their fear and breaking into a run!
For they knew that being afraid in the face of danger was useless; only taking the right actions and measures would give them a chance to escape death.
And in the current situation, it was clear that staying calm wouldn't scare away the White Snake. Running away and leaving the stragglers behind as the snake's dinner was their only chance of survival!
"Hiss!!"
The White Snake's icy gaze filled with endless chill, ignored the screams and departures of the bystanders, focusing solely on the Leifeng Pagoda in Sheng Rulai's hand, slightly opening its mouth and flicking its tongue, emitting a warning hiss!
"Hm? Audacious monster! How dare you cause trouble under the bright sky and the vast heavens!"
Having been startled momentarily, Sheng Rulai quickly regained his composure amid the screams of the bystanders. With a sharp glint in his eyes, he let out an authoritative roar!
"Hiss!!"
"Hah!!"
The White Snake, seeming to understand Sheng Rulai's reprimand, displayed flames of anger burning within its beautiful icy eyes.
After flickering its tongue a few times, it suddenly opened its huge, gaping mouth and lunged at Sheng Rulai.
A pungent and overwhelming odor immediately assaulted Sheng Rulai's nostrils!
"Ignorant of your place! You even dare to strike at this monk!"
Sheng Rulai, seeing the White Snake's attack, felt no fear.
He remained calmly in place!
Because this White Snake was not one of the demons from the darkness, which only gold and Magic Artifacts could scarcely restrain, and even God Realm powerhouses could not handle them. This White Snake was merely an enlightened Ferocious Beast, its power nearing the God Realm, but it was by no means his match!
"Hah!"
As the vast White Snake's chilling jaws were about to crush him, Sheng Rulai let out a light shout, then forcefully summoned his Buddha Yuan and executed Profound Buddhist Dharma, causing a brilliant golden light to appear in his hands!
The dazzling Golden Light made it difficult for anyone to look directly. Even more importantly, it radiated Upright and Magnanimous Energy. On closer look, one could see that each of Sheng Rulai's palms bore a Swastika glowing with Buddha Power!
With this Swastika, all kinds of evil spirits dare not approach him; the lighter consequence would be severe injury, while the more severe would result in their souls scattering!
"Go!"
With one hand holding the Leifeng Pagoda and the other striking out, Sheng Rulai sent the Swastika Buddha Seal flying towards the White Snake's gaping mouth!
"Boom!!"
Just a meter away from Sheng Rulai, the White Snake's gaping mouth was suddenly struck by the Buddha Seal, exploding like a grenade inside its mouth, splattering blood and flesh everywhere!
"Hiss hiss!!"
The White Snake let out a mournful hiss, its former ferocity gone without a trace, and it quickly retracted its body, aiming to return to the depths of West Lake!
"Where do you think you're going!!"
Sheng Rulai wouldn't let the monster get away; with the advantage on his side, he immediately struck out with another palm towards the White Snake!
"Bang!"
"Clang!!"
However, this time even though his Swastika Buddha Seal hit the White Snake, it did not inflict any substantial damage. Instead, upon striking the snake scales, it sounded like the clashing of gold and iron, sparks flying everywhere, leaving only a mark on the pale white snake scales.
The White Snake, in pain, let out a hiss and, seizing the opportunity, retracted its head. Its massive body, like a dragon returning to the sea, plunged back into West Lake!
"Splash splash!!"
Sheng Rulai stood on the shore and saw a nearly hundred-meter long snow-white snake shadow swimming a few times beneath West Lake before gradually sinking down, disappearing without a trace!
"Hmph!"
Seeing the White Snake elude capture, Sheng Rulai snorted coldly, his visage imposing, resembling a wrathful Vajra, devoid of his usual Confucian gentleness and amicability!
For he understood that although this White Snake was not Bai Suzhen, that legendary thousand-year-old Snake Spirit, it was still a Snake demon that had cultivated to form. If left unchecked, it would certainly endanger the nearby commonfolk!
"Ha!!"
Sheng Rulai's face was resolute, suppressing the raging fury within. Then, with a tap of his toes on the ground, his figure abruptly soared into the sky. In only a few strides, he had traversed to the center of West Lake!
Suspended in mid-air over West Lake, Sheng Rulai held the Leifeng Pagoda in one hand and pinched and twisted the Buddha Seal with the other while chanting the Buddhist mantra:
"Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon..."
"Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon!!"
"Tathagata of the Earth Treasury..."
"Tathagata of the Earth Treasury!!!"
"Prajna-Paramita of All Buddhas..."
"Prajna-Paramita of All Buddhas!!!"
"Prajna Paramita Om!"
"Prajna Paramita Om!!!!"
The profound Buddhist sounds descended!
Instantly, Buddha's Light burst forth from the Leifeng Pagoda in Sheng Rulai's hand, radiantly splendid and boundless. Then, spinning slowly, it drifted away from Sheng Rulai's left palm!
The tiny Leifeng Pagoda Magic Treasure, in the midst of its flight, continued to grow in size until it ultimately transformed into a monolith the same size as the pagoda built by mortals atop Leifeng Mountain!
"Go!!"
Sheng Rulai gestured as if picking something delicate with a finger, pointing toward West Lake below while uttering a commanding shout!!
"Boom!!"
Upon receiving Sheng Rulai's command, the Leifeng Pagoda slowly rotated downward, a formidable and boundless terrifying aura cascading forth like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami surging!
"Rumble!!!"
Skies of splashing water stirred, and ultimately the vast waters of West Lake were mysteriously drawn up to the heavens, leaving behind only ground scattered with fish and shrimp, along with a massive White Snake at lake's bottom, shivering in the muddy silt!
"Go!!"
Sheng Rulai caught sight of the White Snake, his mouth curving with a cold sneer, having no intention of letting the White Snake go. With a flick of his finger, the Leifeng Pagoda pressed down toward it!
"Master, please spare my life..."
At that moment, a soft and helpless voice suddenly resonated within Sheng Rulai's mind.
"Hm?!"
Upon hearing this voice, Sheng Rulai, while still directing the Leifeng Pagoda to suppress the Snake demon, turned his head to look around, trying to see who was telepathically pleading for him to spare the monster.
However, as he turned left and right, he saw no one. The several pedestrians who had been frightened by the manifestation of the White Snake had long since run off.
"Master, it's me, I am the White Snake!"
At this time, that tender frightened voice echoed once again within Sheng Rulai's mind.
It was filled with panic!
"Hm? The White Snake?!"
Sheng Rulai, hearing this, showed a slight change in expression and turned to look at the White Snake at the bottom of the lake, too afraid to move!
"Is it you speaking, Snake demon?!" Sheng Rulai demanded.
"Boom!!"
Just then, the Leifeng Pagoda had precisely descended to a position just above the lakebed. The bottom of the pagoda opened up, suddenly emitting a brilliant golden light that enveloped the hundred-meter long body of the White Snake. In a flash, the Snake demon was absorbed into it!
Splash!!!
The waters of West Lake, which had been drawn up into the air by the Leifeng Pagoda, fell heavily downward as Sheng Rulai relaxed his control, kicking up skies of water spray in an extremely magnificent scene!
"Snake demon?!"
Receiving no further reply, Sheng Rulai couldn't help but issue another questioning shout.