Xianye

Chapter 488 Buddha Country
Chen Heng was startled, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The robe was adorned with deep lightning patterns, illuminated by the sun, moon, and stars, densely woven like a shuttle, shimmering and gleaming, as if commanding the four seasons and five elements to follow the Dao, transforming and giving birth to all things. A familiar and lofty artistic conception clearly originated from the same source as the Taiyi Divine Thunder.

Although the style of the robe is ancient, it does not resemble contemporary items.

However, it is likely that any true disciple of Yu Chen who sees the appearance of the thunder pattern and senses that familiar aura will not find it difficult to connect it with their own sect.

Chen Heng composed himself and tried to take a closer look, but his eyesight suddenly failed him, and all he could see was emptiness.

In the blink of an eye, the figures of the monk and the Taoist priest vanished into thin air, as if they had been separated by thousands of miles in an instant.

He calmed himself down and looked around, only to realize that he had come to a vast, boundless wilderness.

Just now, when Chen Heng plucked the fully manifested blue lotus at the summit, he felt a series of loud bangs in his ears. Before he could react, he was enveloped by a shimmering light that seemed to come from nowhere, and was instantly sent flying away from his original spot.

He vaguely sensed that the clear light had carried him through the void and was no longer within the Mowu Continent or even the Hongjing Heaven.

That spot...

After a moment's thought, Chen Heng transformed into a streak of crimson sword light and soared into the sky, choosing a direction ahead before flying away.

Along the way, he saw countless tall, withered, and dead Ashoka trees, so dense that they almost covered the sky and the earth, a sight to behold.

The pagodas, cities, temples, and gardens along the way are all made entirely of Jambudvipa gold, a rare and precious material, making them magnificent, unique, and exceptionally majestic.

But there was no sign of life there, only a desolate wasteland.

It is unknown how much time has passed, but although those grand buildings appear to be intact, they have actually deteriorated in secret, and the internal restrictions no longer exist.

Chen Heng simply pushed lightly from close range, and in a few breaths, all the city walls and towers collapsed silently, turning into dust that was indistinguishable to the naked eye and slowly disappearing, like a mirage, just an illusion.

Another half hour passed, and when Chen Heng saw a huge golden mountain that was almost as tall as the sky and seemed to be soaring into the sky, he pressed his sword light down slightly and hovered it above the clouds.

Although what lay before him was a broken mountain range, it almost occupied his entire field of vision, stretching endlessly to an unknown destination, and was extremely vast.

To the west of the mountain, auspicious clouds and fragrant mist swirl.

The massive mountain wall has been meticulously carved into a series of stone chambers, stacked one on top of another like a tower, appearing deeper and more profound when looked up, and solemn when viewed from above.

Inside those thousands of stone chambers were solemn statues of monks, arhats, Dharma kings, and bodhisattvas, their expressions lifelike and indistinguishable from real people.

But what truly catches the eye is the large Buddha statue in the uppermost stone chamber.

The Buddha statue is over ten thousand feet tall, seated cross-legged on a thousand-petaled lotus, wearing a jeweled crown, with a body as golden as gold, a compassionate and dignified face, palms outstretched downwards, fingertips pointing downwards, in the gesture of granting wishes, said to be the one who has cleansed himself of worldly calamities.

On either side of the Buddha is a bodhisattva, each with a canopy and tassels on their head, holding a vase or a mirror.

Although both are of the Buddha's name, Fuzhi, it still cannot match the inexplicable awe it evokes.

Although it was just a lifeless statue, when Chen Heng's eyes met those of the Buddha, he felt a sudden silence around him, as if all his thoughts had been swept away. Then, a sense of peace and joy filled his heart, making him feel comfortable and satisfied all over.

Breaking through obstacles and hindrances, fulfilling wishes as vast as the sea, a single thought illuminates the ocean, and the sea of ​​wishes across three lifetimes is at peace.

The Zen scriptures say:
Wherever the wish-granting mudra points, those who seek longevity will obtain longevity, those who seek wealth will obtain wealth, and those who seek children will obtain children, just as a wish-granting jewel manifests its color upon thought!
At this moment, Chen Heng felt as if a sliver of the mysterious barrier had been pried open, and endless profound insights and mysteries flooded into his mind, making him feel as if he were walking on soft clouds and light mist, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of floating and intoxication.

With a flick of his wrist, he unleashed the Taiyi Divine Thunder, instantly shattering all obstacles in his path. Its divine might was immense, and its roar shook the entire world!

He opened his palm, and there lay the coveted Xudu Great Pill, which had been the object of envy and desire for countless talents throughout the land. Chen Heng only needed to tilt his head back slightly to swallow it safely.

From this day forward, the prosperous destiny of Xudu Datian will belong to him and be used by him!
In a daze, it felt as if hundreds of years had flown by, time passing like an arrow...

He seemed to have cultivated the "Great Qian Yuan" Dharma form, defeated a group of true disciples including Ji Fakai, and successfully entered Xiyi Mountain, becoming the next Daoist of Yu Chen.

He seemed to have gathered all the fragments of the Avici Sword, causing this renowned ancient killing sword to once again reveal its ferocious power.

He seemed to have overcome the illusion of returning to emptiness and was about to face the three calamities of pure Yang. He seemed to have cultivated the supreme profound classic, able to easily pluck stars and seize the moon. He seemed to have entered the gate of all wonders and glimpsed all kinds of ancient secrets...

These thoughts are clearly delusions, yet they inevitably draw people in, making it impossible for them to extricate themselves.

Just as Chen Heng felt that he had obtained the secret technique of "using a branch to seize the trunk", he led the crowd as the leader of Yu Chen Sect to break through the Rongcheng Life Cave in the water. After a fierce battle, he finally killed Chen Yushu with his own sword.

At this moment, Chen Heng's body trembled for some unknown reason, and a few breaths later, he suddenly opened his eyes.

His eyes shone brightly, as if he had broken free from that whimsical idea and returned his mind to its clear and bright state.

"How can such a momentous matter be accomplished through illusionary arts? Sooner or later, I will do it myself!"

Chen Heng flicked his sleeves, shook his head, and laughed loudly.

He then took a moment to reflect and realized that since his gaze had met that of the Buddha statue, and he had been lost in all sorts of wishful thinking, he had unknowingly remained in the same spot for half a day.

This field has no distinction between day and night; it is always bathed in light...

"The Pure Land of Buddha?"

As Chen Heng recalled the various things he had seen along the way and the enormous grotto before him, a conjecture arose in his mind.

The concept of destiny and human relationships mentioned by the Taoist Kongkong is not only related to Yu Chen, but also somewhat connected to Buddhism.

He then summoned the Great Evolution Sun Chariot, and with a surge of his magical power, the chariot instantly parted the clouds and mist in the sky, heading straight for the large Buddha statue at the top.

However, things are different here than before; the vast broken mountain is now enveloped by a solid barrier.

Even with his supernatural powers, Chen Heng couldn't enter the mountain to investigate, let alone move the vegetation and rocks. Neither the Five Elders Heavenly Officials' Great Handprint nor the Purple Clarity Divine Thunder could achieve any effect.

However, even at this distance, he was able to see clearly that there was a barely perceptible finger mark between the eyebrows of the enormous Buddha statue.

The fingerprints seemed to run straight through the Buddha's head from front to back, leaving a void in the radiant and perfect aura that could never be mended.

And perhaps this is precisely why he was able to break free from that wishful thinking.

"..."

Chen Heng took a deep look, and finally, seeing that it was impossible to enter the mountain, he didn't linger any longer. He patted the golden carriage, and with a burst of brilliant light, it rose into the sky, and his figure disappeared.

This land, which seemed to be a Buddhist paradise, was so vast that it was beyond imagination, truly boundless.

Chen Heng had been flying for about two days and nights, but he was still far from reaching the border of this Buddhist paradise. As for what he saw along the way, there was nothing new, mostly pagodas, gardens and the like.

Although they are magnificent in decoration and exquisite in design, without exception, they are all just superficially glamorous.

It was as if he were the only living being left in this vast world, while everything else was shrouded in a heavy, lifeless aura...

On this day, Chen Heng suddenly heard a rustling sound like thunder.

He seemed to be deep in thought, and hurriedly followed the sound. Half an hour later, he finally approached a valley full of flowers, grass, and lush trees.

This valley is truly vibrant with life, with rocks and streams everywhere, creeping vines and old creeping figs, and even deer and roe deer frolicking and playing in the deep forest. Flocks of cranes fly past, lingering in the sky for a long time.

Upon arriving here, one immediately feels the vastness of the sky, the clarity of the clouds, and the gentle breeze and soft water.

This view, stretching as far as the eye can see, unconsciously broadens one's mind.

However, Chen Heng's attention was not on the mountains and rivers, but on the monk and the Taoist priest deep in the forest.

"So it's here?"

Chen Heng thought to himself.

When Qingguang first brought him to this Buddhist paradise, he caught a glimpse of the monk and the Taoist priest from afar, and even noticed that the Taoist's robes clearly belonged to the Jade Emperor.

But after only a fleeting glance, before they could see anything more, the figures of the monk and the Taoist priest vanished again.

Now that they have finally met again, Chen Heng saw that the Taoist, who seemed to be a senior member of the sect, was about thirty years old, with long eyebrows and bright eyes, and a handsome appearance. He could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary person.

Although the Taoist priest lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes, he still possessed a boundless and awe-inspiring majesty, as if he could encompass the entire universe.

Like the creator god, able to dominate all things and nurture everything!
However, just as Chen Heng was about to step forward, a gentle breeze blew by, and he saw that the Taoist's figure had become blurry, clearly just an illusion rather than reality.

"..."

Chen Heng stopped in his tracks, pondered for a moment, and then shifted his gaze.

In the distance, the monk in the west seemed to be a real person of flesh and blood, but this one seemed to have already passed away, and no life force could be found in him.

Although the monk's appearance was exactly the same as the Buddha in the stone chamber who had made the wish-granting gesture, he did not exhibit any supernatural powers.

The person standing opposite the Taoist priest, seemingly to the west and east respectively, was merely an ordinary old monk, unremarkable and not worthy of much attention...

"Which ancient Buddha of Zen Buddhism is this one? Does he come from the Heaven of Infinite Light or the Heaven of Ultimate Bliss?"

Chen Heng scrutinized the old monk's face, thinking to himself.

Just as he was wondering, a deep male voice sounded from somewhere, sighing:

"So that's how it is! Is that why the Taoist Kongkong made such an arrangement? Is that what he meant?"

But that's good, no, it should be said that it's excellent! As the saying goes, "good things should not go to outsiders." Although this is not a world-shaking stroke of luck, it is hard-won. You should make the most of it later.

Just now, I noticed that your energy flowed smoothly when you used that thunder technique. Could it be the Taiyi Divine Thunder? What kind of thunder technique were you using? How come it had some resemblance to the Taiyi Divine Thunder?

The sound came very suddenly, and even with Chen Heng's keen senses, he had no idea where the voice belonged.

But he wasn't surprised at the moment, as he had expected it.

Whether it was the fleeting glimpse he took upon first arriving here, or the thunderous sound that had guided him to the valley not long ago...

All these signs indicate that there is clearly another unknown figure in the Pure Land of Buddha, secretly observing his movements.

"Although I have roughly touched upon it, I still have a lot of hard work to do if I want to truly master the Taiyi Divine Thunder." Chen Heng said, "As for the thunder technique just now, it is called the Purple Clarity Divine Thunder, which is one of the four thunder techniques of the Jade Palace."

"Jade Palace Four Thunders, Purple Clarity Divine Thunder? Good, good! This junior disciple is quite interesting. Jade Palace truly produces outstanding talents and will prosper for ten thousand generations! There is no need to doubt, I am also a member of Jade Palace, you can call me Elder Fu."

The man who identified himself as Elder Fu praised him twice and then said:
"Show me a thunderbolt, and let me see it again!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Heng silently channeled his magical power, pointed into the air, and instantly a bolt of lightning struck out, its booming sound echoing throughout the valley, its brilliance shining brightly!
Seeing this, Old Fu sighed again and then said:
"You came here today because you were instructed by that Taoist Kongkong, right? You need to be careful. This man has always been impure-minded, and it is difficult for anyone to fathom his true intentions."

Long ago, several virtuous and respected officials harbored ill will towards this man, but out of respect for the Immortal Ancestor, they refrained from openly submitting a memorial impeaching him.

After offering this suggestion, Mr. Fu smiled and said:

"However, although it was a favor that Master Kongkong reminded you to come here, it was still a good deed after all."

The creation here is like the all-knowing lamp of wisdom in the hands of the Pure Treasury Buddha.

This treasure was the most treasured possession of the Pure Land Buddha. Back then, countless monks with great supernatural powers sought to obtain this lamp to enlighten their minds, understand the principles, and attain sainthood. Now, this good fortune is about to fall upon us, the people of the Xuanmen sect.

I have suppressed the spirit of the Omniscience Lamp. Once I have completely taken away half of this fellow's true consciousness, he will be unable to control his mind. At that time, with my help, you can use the power of the Omniscience Lamp to completely cultivate your Taiyi Divine Thunder!
And the Golden Core cultivator can then control the Taiyi Divine Thunder! Haha, what an achievement!

As Fu Lao spoke, he himself became increasingly excited, while Chen Heng looked at the old monk in the west and began to ponder.

"The Buddha of Pure Treasury and Accumulated Knowledge should be this one, and the name of the Lamp of All-Knowing Wisdom..."

Just then, Chen Heng looked up and saw a ball of bright light fall from the sky. Soon after, an old man dressed in green robes and wearing a wooden crown walked out with a smile on his face.

“I know you must be full of doubts right now. Don’t be surprised. When I say that I am also a member of the Jade Palace, it is certainly not a lie.”

Old Fu smiled and wiped his face. Chen Heng saw his figure suddenly fade, and then an ancient thunder tablet, about half the size of a fist, appeared. It pushed against the earth's axis and pressed down on the heavens, causing the vast sky to darken in an instant.

In an instant, the sky was filled with thunder and lightning, a terrifying sight!
"Thunder Root Sect?"

Chen Heng recognized the origin of the thunder plaque at this moment, and his expression turned serious.

"Well, am I right? What I said was true?"

The Thunder Root Sect artifact spirit, who called himself Elder Fu, reappeared in human form and greeted Chen Heng warmly:
"Come, come, let me tell you the whole story. You can also tell me about what's going on outside. It's a pity that I haven't been able to find anyone to talk to for so long!"

　I'll start catching up on updates for the Alliance Leader starting tomorrow, in August. I'll try my best to update daily, but after August, it will still be once every two days. Sorry for the long wait.

　　
　
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