Longevity, starting from raising chickens

"In Buddhism, everything is empty."

"All things, heaven and earth, are formed by the combination of causes and conditions, and among these, the most important are the four elements of earth, fire, water and wind."

"And the consciousness is actually the means to know the universe. These six elements are mutually inclusive and interdependent. If there is no space, then even if the earth, fire, water and wind are combined, there is no place to carry them, because the essence of all things comes from the void. And if there is no consciousness, then even if the other four elements carried by the space cannot be known by people. This means that there is nothing outside the mind. Since we do not exist, even if others exist, they are equivalent to non-existence. Therefore, the five elements of earth, fire, water, wind and space are the body, and the consciousness is the function. The six elements depend on each other and construct this world sea and realm. This is the world view of Buddhism, which is different from the cognition of cultivators, but in fact they have the same goal."

Kong Chanzi stood beside the Perfume Sea and spoke to Wang Ba with a smile.

Different from Wang Ba who relied on his own exploration, Kong Chanzi was in the Eastern Glass Buddhist world, where he had comprehensive knowledge of classics and guidance from senior monks. His understanding of the six major Buddhist concepts was enough to rank among the top three in this world. Therefore, when talking about the six major Buddhist concepts, he could mention them effortlessly and go straight to the core.

Wang Ba nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this and agreed:
"The rules that monks are involved in are ever-changing and seemingly complicated, but in the end, they can be summed up in one word. This is the way that one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things."

Then he had an epiphany:

"Yes, what I am walking on now is the path of comprehending all laws, comprehending all ways, and mastering countless rules. However, the rules will eventually be exhausted. Once I reach the extreme, what if there are no more rules to comprehend?"

"There is only one way, and that is to simplify."

Kong Chanzi knew what he was thinking and said with a smile:
"Yes, it is subtraction. Your original path was to cultivate from one to ten thousand. Now, when you have cultivated this 'ten thousand' to infinity, you can converge it into one. If you can return it to one, it will be one thought and ten thousand things, and ten thousand things are one thought. By then, I am afraid that this world sea will not be able to accommodate you."

Wang Ba couldn't help but laugh when he heard this:
"That realm is indeed unimaginable. If everything can be unified, a single thought can affect countless rules, and the world can be recreated with a flip of the hand, or even the third sea. This kind of ability is beyond imagination, and even the Mahayana cultivators cannot catch up."

He sighed and said, "I'm afraid only the immortals in the Second Sea can have such ability."

"No, even an immortal may not be able to do it so easily and casually."

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a war between Immortal Lord Luhe and Tiber in the Third Realm Sea.

Therefore, in his imagination, if he could comprehend the rules to the infinite realm, he would be invincible in this third sea. However, he was still far away from that realm and his accumulation was still insufficient.

Kong Chanzi shook his head and said:

"Although the immortal path seems infinite, it also has its limit. Otherwise, there would not be the first, second, and third sea realms..."

Wang Ba nodded and agreed with it.

Although he has not yet reached that level, based on his current understanding of the Tao, he can make a rough guess.

The process of the creation of all things from one and the fusion of all things into one has exhausted all his imaginations of spiritual practice.

It was really hard for him to imagine what it would be like on this avenue...

I could only shake my head and sigh:
"If you can push a single rule to its limit, you will reach the Mahayana realm, which is enough to traverse the Third Sea. If you can push all paths of cultivation to their limit and then bring them all together into one, you will probably be able to become the founder of a sect in the Second Sea... How far away it is."

Kong Chanzi laughed and said:
"Although the road is long, if you keep walking you will reach your destination. Do I need to tell you this?"

Wang Ba couldn't help but smile when he heard this.

From Qi Refining to now, he is not very far away from Mahayana, and he does not really feel that the road ahead is long and unreachable.

But it was really a bit awkward to be taught a lesson by a playboy like Kong Chanzi.

Kong Chanzi then pointed to the top of Mount Xumi above and said with a smile:
"Let's go. Let's use this sea of ​​perfume to refine the many rules you have comprehended. It can also make your mind clear and take you one step further. However, this is only effective this time. After this time, it will be difficult to have such an opportunity again. You must cherish it."

He then explained in detail what to note about this sea of ​​perfume.

"The Perfume Sea and Mount Xumi have become one, and their magical uses are endless. You must shut off your spiritual consciousness, magic power, Dao domain, and other external forces and transform yourself into a mortal."

"Drinking water and climbing mountains can make your mind clear, just like when you break through a realm. The higher the realm, the better the effect. Now that you are going, it is no less than a top-grade sea pearl."

“Afterwards, drink the water and go down the mountain. Your soul will be at peace and you can digest what you have learned before, until you can make further progress.”

"Once this process is complete, the effect of the sea of ​​perfume will completely disappear."

"This treasure from the Second Sea has also come to an end for you."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba secretly praised it as a good idea.

Then he and Kong Chanzi slowly climbed the mountain path along the Xiangshui Sea.

He abandoned all his magical powers and walked up the mountain path step by step.

He didn't feel anything when he was using his magic power before. But now that he had no external assistance from magic power, supernatural powers, Tao domain, rules, etc., he was like an ordinary person and soon felt tired.

Thinking of what Kong Chanzi had said to him, he immediately turned around and scooped up a handful of water from the sea of ​​perfume next to him. After drinking it, he immediately felt the strange fragrance entering his body, and his whole body felt relaxed and his mind became clear.

In an instant, he seemed to have forgotten all the trivial matters, and only the six major Buddhist concepts remained in his mind.

Based on emptiness, the four elements come together to create all living things in the world.

When living things are born, they have consciousness.

Observe the four elements with "consciousness" and realize "emptiness" again.

As the cycle went on, the six major elements of Buddhism gradually became clear in Wang Ba's mind.

It's not just Wangba.

Kong Chanzi, whose mind and spirit were connected and who were originally one, had already drunk the Perfume Sea, which should have no effect. However, at this moment, he actually gained the effect of the Perfume Sea again...

This Perfume Sea was indeed somewhat special. The two of them climbed up step by step along the shore of the Perfume Sea. With their minds connected, they comprehended the six major Buddhist principles together. They felt countless insights coming to their minds in an endless stream, like a rushing mountain spring or the surging waves of a lake or sea...

The two confirmed each other, and it was like a moment of ten thousand years, and they were all immersed in the world of the evolution of the six major rules...

The four magic staffs of earth, fire, water and wind in Wang Ba's mind began to vibrate uncontrollably, and there was even a tendency for them to gather together.

As the four magic wands vibrated, they each conveyed infinite magical benefits, which flowed into the hearts of Wang Ba and Kong Chanzi.

When the two minds meet, it is like a seed falling, quickly taking root, sprouting, blooming and bearing fruit.

But gradually, Wang Ba withdrew from his contemplation of the six major Buddhist concepts.

Among these six, he vaguely saw another path that he was more familiar with.

“It is the way of all things!”

His spirits perked up, and he instinctively gave up comprehending the six major rules, and then focused entirely on his way of all things.

Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Ice, Wind, Thunder, God Patterns, Stars, etc., many rules are now growing rapidly in his clear mind, like thick fertilizer, branches and leaves spreading...

He walked towards the top of Mount Sumeru step by step. Every time he walked a distance, he felt his inspiration run dry and his strength exhausted. He would immediately scoop up a handful of water from the sea of ​​perfume beside him and drink it again.

His mind cleared up again, and he set off again.

At this moment, each step seemed to become his process of understanding the "Tao".

Step by step, as he got closer and closer to the top of the mountain, his understanding of the many rules in his mind also reached a new peak.

The Dao Realm, which had been progressing slowly since entering the middle stage of the Tribulation, is now active and growing again as the rules are flourishing...

Snapped.

The sole of my foot landed on the last stone step.

It seemed to wake him up all of a sudden. His mind, which was completely immersed in the infinite rules, was pulled out of it in an instant.

He looked up blankly, and soon saw the temples and palaces on the top of the mountain...

His mind quickly recovered and he was amazed for a moment.

He finally understood why this Perfume Sea was called the greatest treasure of the Eastern Glass Buddha Realm, and he also knew why the monks from the Second World Sea brought this thing back on purpose.

"It's really a good baby!"

Wang Ba couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

"The treasures of the Second Sea are indeed worthy of their reputation."

"The higher the realm, the greater the benefits when using it... Unfortunately, few people can persist and resist its temptation."

According to Kong Chanzi's memory, at least as far as he knows, even the Buddha Tianyin used it during the Tribulation Period, and finally successfully achieved the position of Buddha. It's a pity that if this treasure was used during the Mahayana period, he might be able to reach a higher level.

He did not go to the temple on the top of the mountain, but turned around and walked down the mountain again.

The process of climbing the mountain is a process of clearing the mind and realizing the truth, while the process of descending the mountain is a process of unloading the burden in the heart and slowly digesting the gains from climbing the mountain...

Kong Chanzi did not follow them down.

He was lucky enough to benefit from Wang Ba. When Wang Ba was using the effect of the Perfume Sea, he was also immersed in the same state because of the spiritual connection between the two. Now, after reaching the top, he also had Wang Ba's previous understanding of the four major rules of Buddhism. Although the angles were different, they could confirm each other. His foundation was profound. This time, when he entered the Perfume Sea and entered a state of spiritual clarity, it was like dry wood meeting fire, which would ignite at once.

Wang Ba didn't care much and just walked down.

With every step he took, he felt that he had a better understanding and comprehension of the rules he had previously comprehended, and they became clearer.

When he was tired of walking, he stopped, scooped up a handful of water from the sea of ​​perfume and drank it. Suddenly, his mind became peaceful and clear.

But he also vaguely felt that the effect was obviously decreasing.

He didn't take it seriously. This kind of treasure, even if it was only a one-time opportunity, was a rare chance for him.

Of course, it wasn't necessary, but it saved him a lot of time.

Halfway through his journey, he suddenly stopped and subconsciously looked down.

But at the foot of the mountain, a dark shadow appeared faintly, and its appearance could not be seen clearly.

In order to take advantage of the effect of the perfume sea, he now put away all his magic power, magical powers, Tao domain, rules, etc. Although he could get rid of this state in a moment, once this state was broken, he would instantly leave the effect of the perfume sea.

After hesitating for a moment, his mind quickly regained its peace and he continued walking down the mountain.

The figure seemed to have seen him, but did not avoid him. Like him, it slowly climbed up the mountain road beside the Perfume Sea, but there was a Perfume Sea between them.

The two of them were getting closer and closer, and the connection was becoming clearer and clearer.

Wang Ba finally saw clearly the figure walking up from the foot of the mountain, and it turned out to be a monk.

The moment he saw the monk, Wang Ba was stunned:
"Tianyin Buddha?"

The monk had a peaceful and generous face, and a relaxed expression. He was wearing an extremely simple monk's robe and a pair of ordinary cloth shoes. He looked no different from an ordinary old monk, except for his eyes, one of which was dark and the other purple, which were particularly eye-catching. He was slowly looking around.

The two of them stopped almost face to face, separated by a sea of ​​perfume. At this moment, she seemed to notice something and raised her head slightly to look at him.

Apart from the clothes and appearance, his facial features are exactly the same as those of Tianyin Buddha!
Wang Ba was immediately shocked and felt suspicious.

The Buddha Tianyin is in Miaojue Temple on the top of the mountain. How could another Tianyin appear here?
While he was puzzled, the monk opposite him looked at him with a strange look in his eyes, and then he slowly spoke:
"Are you Taiyi Zhenren?"

At this moment, Wang Ba was horrified!

……

"It is best to keep the initiation ceremony simple, without making a big fuss..."

"Also, after I pass away, you must take good care of the Jieying Pond and don't let Kong Chanzi mess around. Yama, this matter still needs to be handed over to you."

Miaojue Temple, inside the Main Hall.

The Tianyin Buddha, who was sitting in the middle, gave instructions to the monks in front of him one by one, like an old father who was about to go on a long journey and was still worried about his children at home.

The monks in the hall did not look gloomy at all.

The Buddha's passing away had already been decided, and they had been prepared for it. Now it was just a matter of arranging the specific matters, so they just listened quietly without saying a word.

Only Yama, when he heard the instructions given to him by Tianyin Buddha, his face tightened slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he glanced at the monks around him and had to swallow them back.

The Buddha Tianyin saw it all, but still smiled and gave instructions to the monks around him.

At this moment, he suddenly felt something in his heart. He turned his head slightly and looked outside the temple, at Wang Ba and Kong Chanzi who were on the hillside of Mount Xumi.

Sensing the aura of fire, water and wind in Wang Ba's soul, which was somewhat unfamiliar but extremely striking at this moment, his eyes fell on Wang Ba, and then looked at Kong Chanzi, with a hint of complexity and expectation in his eyes.

Then he slowly withdrew his gaze.

He also gave careful instructions to the monks in the temple.

Until Yan Po Luo finally couldn't help but speak:

"Lord Buddha, although your foundation has been damaged, there is still some time before you... pass away. Why do you have to arrange these things so early?"

"Besides, Kong Chanzi is still too young after all. Why not wait for him to hone his skills before you..."

Hearing Yama's words, Tianyin Buddha smiled and shook his head:
"It's true that there is still some time left, but others may not wait for you. Who knows when he will..."

At this moment, Buddha Tianyin suddenly stopped talking.

As if he sensed something, he looked outside, as if he saw something. His expression became a little complicated, and he sighed softly:
"Here he is after all."

After saying this, he slowly stood up, and under the somewhat astonished gazes of Yamabhara and others, he took a light step forward and silently crossed the distance between the hall and outside the temple.

Appeared outside Miaojue Temple on Mount Xumi, above the Perfume Sea.

He lowered his head and looked down at the old monk standing halfway up the hill, facing Master Taiyi across the "sea".

The old monk seemed to have noticed something and raised his head to look at him.

A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:
"Tianyin, we meet again."

Across the Perfume Sea, Wang Ba, who was walking down the mountain, was shocked when he heard this!

Not daring to have any hesitation, he broke through the Dao domain, rules, etc. that he had sealed himself in an instant, and his figure immediately flew up and landed far away.

His eyes were fixed on the old monk who looked very similar to Tianyin Buddha walking down the mountain. He could not help but look up at Tianyin Buddha who looked solemn and as if facing a great enemy. At this moment, even if he was slow, he reacted and his mood instantly sank to the bottom:

"Could it be that he is... the Buddha of Heavenly Sorrow!?"

At this moment, the Buddha of Heavenly Sound in mid-air also had a complicated expression. He slowly raised his palms and bowed his head towards the old monk who looked exactly like him. Under Wang Ba's astonished gaze, he whispered:
"Tianyin... I have seen you." (End of this chapter)