Modern: I prove the supernatural as a mortal

Chapter 142 Zen

Dongying Division.

Sparrow Silver Consortium, Shrine.

The lamp was dim, Asano Benzo was wearing a black kimono with chrysanthemums and swords embroidered on it, sitting on the futon, reading an ancient book.

He could see that it was a chess record.

Asano Motozo holds the scroll in his left hand and the chess pieces in his right hand, dropping pieces on the board from time to time.

There was a sound of footsteps.

"President, we failed."

"Please punish."

A pair of young men and women approached, knelt on the ground, pleaded guilty to Asano Honzo with respectful expressions.

These two people are Chiba Leng and Sanada Hiroyuki.

"understood."

"Let's go to the adjudication office and get the punishment."

Asano Motozo looked at the chess record and said calmly.

"Yes."

Chiba Leng and Sanada Hiroyuki kowtowed and bowed before retreating.

"President, do we need to send another person?"

Okamura was kneeling behind Asanomoto and asked.

"No need." Asano Motozo waved his hand and said, "Now, all we need to do is wait and see."

"A tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

"Look."

"He will be the enemy of the world."

"We will have a chance..."

Asano Honzo picked up a chess piece from the stone bowl and landed it on the chessboard.

On the chessboard, there is only one white piece left, and the surrounding area has been surrounded and killed by black pieces.

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hum--
The ancient bell rings, long and powerful.

Songshan, Shaolin Temple.

Several monks are standing on the bluestone square, welcoming guests.

"Benefactor Tang, I have admired you for a long time."

The head monk, with a thin face, long eyebrows and white beard, was wearing a gray monk robe and sandals.

"Master Pukong."

On the Qingshi Square, Tang Li returned the salute.

The monk was Pukong who had been behind closed doors to become an arhat. Before, Tang Li had visited Shaolin, but at that time, Pukong was practicing meditation behind closed doors, so he had never met.At this time, Pu Kong was leaving the customs, and after hearing about it, he specially contacted Tang Li and asked for a briefing.

Tang Li came here upon invitation and came to Shaolin Temple again.

"Last time, because of the closed-door meditation, I couldn't meet with Donor Tang. It is really negligent. I ask Donor Tang to forgive me." Pukong clasped his hands together.

Tang Li said: "Master's words are serious."

Bodhisattva no longer practiced meditation behind closed doors.

Unfortunately, he still failed to prove the Arhat.

……

"Please."

Pukong took Tang Li and walked towards the temple.

"In today's world, real people are hard to find. I never thought that I would still be lucky enough to meet a real person in my life. I have no regrets in this life."

In the Zen room, Pu Kong and Tang Li sat facing each other.Sensing the aura of alchemy in Tang Li's body, with an open mind like a valley, flowing like water, Bokong God sighed with emotion.

"Benefactor Tang is inspired by Taoism, cultivated the inner family, and formed alchemy, right?"

Bodhisattva asked.

The old monk is knowledgeable and has a good understanding of ancient and modern times. He is not only proficient in Buddhism, but also dabbles in many kinds of knowledge.

Tang Li nodded and said, "Is there any difference between Taoist alchemy and Buddhist arhat?"

Bodhisattva thought for a while and said:
"The Taoist sect comprehends the nature of the heaven and the earth, eats the clouds and eats the qi, in order to seek the unity of heaven and man."

"Buddhism pays more attention to self-proving the original mind, subduing the demons, pursuing the root of wisdom, forming an arhat, and proving Bodhi."

"I'm trying to do this, please correct me, Lord Tang."

While speaking, Bokong made a mudra with his left hand, put his fingers together with his right hand, his sleeves fluttered, and pointed towards Tang Li's eyebrows.

Tang Li's eyes narrowed slightly, and he raised his palm upright, touching Pu Kong's two fingers.

"Ok?"

At the moment when he touched Bokong's two fingers, Tang Li's heart trembled suddenly.

A mysterious and mysterious feeling.

Then, Tang Li opened his eyes to look again.

He actually saw a white ape appearing behind Pukong.The body of the white ape is like a mountain, with snow-white hair and knotted muscles, majestic and savage.His eyes were as red as fire, and he looked down at Tang Li, as if he looked at an ant, with contempt and indifference.

"how is this possible?"

Tang Li couldn't believe it.

At the same time, the mudra of Bokong's left hand changed again.

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh-"

The white ape beat his chest and roared, bursts of black air gushed out of his body, like a tide, and the flames were so powerful that he punched Tang Li.

Tang Li's eyes narrowed.

This white ape is like a demon god.

How should he respond?

"and many more."

"wrong--"

Just as he was about to resist, Tang Li suddenly realized something, put down his hands, clasped them together, saluted, and said, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance."

Everything is not real.

It's all just speculation.

"Benefactor Tang is worthy of being a real person. He understood it so quickly, which is admirable."

Bodhisattva put his palms together and said.

How can there be any white ape?
There is no magic flame at all.

"Is this the heart demon?" Tang Li's eyes flickered, thoughtful.

His previous practice——
It all lies in the perception of nature.

The confrontation with Bokong gave him a new understanding of cultivation.

Pukong said: "If Donor Tang is interested, why don't you stay in the temple for a few days and read Buddhist scriptures, maybe you can learn something for your practice. Donor Tang is so young, he has already become a real person, and the future is boundless. .”

Pukong was panting lightly, and there was faint sweat on his face. The demonstration just now seemed to be a great consumption for him.

"Thank you." Tang Li said.

……

Night falls.

In the clouds, a full moon rises and falls.

The ancient temple is deep and solemn. In the temple, the sound of chanting sutras can be faintly heard, pious and peaceful.

In a Zen room, Tang Li sat cross-legged.

The stone floats quietly.

Being in the ancient temple, the atmosphere of heaven and earth seems to have a strong and simple artistic conception.

In front of him, the property panel appeared.

[Sequence/Air]: Lv.3
[Territory/Suppressing Violence]: Lv.1
【Name】: Tang Li
[Physical body/physique]: 61
【Spirit】: 59.4
[Practice]: Huang Ting·Fanxia Food Qi Excerpt Lv.3 (Skilled 101/500)

[Technique]: Consummation/Slightly

修行中：古医术（小成57/200），龙意八卦剑（精通217/1000），形意拳（精通411/1000），大枪术（纯熟158/500）。

[Attribute Points]: 2.1
The body/body, as well as the spirit, have been improved again, but the higher the base, the more difficult and difficult it is to improve relatively speaking.

The attribute value has accumulated to 2.1 points.

Tang Li was assigned again.

Attributes change accordingly.

[Practice]: Huang Ting·Fanxia Food Qi Excerpt Lv.3 (Skilled 171/500)

[Attribute Points]: 0
……

The night is getting darker.

The mountains and forests are quiet.

In the meditation room, Tang Li sat cross-legged, reading Buddhist scriptures.

The conversation and response with Pukong gave Tang Li a new understanding of cultivation.

Prove yourself.

Subdue demons.

Finally attained Bodhi.

Tang Li suddenly thought, in fact, the so-called "Dao Xin" in the Taoist sect, isn't that the case?
The Buddha is the way, but in reality it leads to the same goal through different routes.

time lapse.

Alternating day and night.

In the blink of an eye, Tang Li had been living in Shaolin Temple for several days.

Perceive the world.

Study Buddhist scriptures.

Sometimes he also discussed Buddhist scriptures with Pukong.

Another day.

The morning sun poured down on the temples and ancient bells, and the mountains and forests swayed, and there were bursts of sound like waves, like the sound of Zen.

At this moment, Tang Li formed a seal with his hands and sat cross-legged on the stone platform.

The seal made by Tang Li--
It is the diamond seal.

The Vajra Seal has been passed down in Buddhism for an ancient time, with many interpretations and legends.

According to legend, those who form this seal, combined with the six-character mantra, can suppress evil spirits, expel evil karma, prevent all evils from invading, and understand the true meaning of Buddhism.

Strictly speaking, Vajra Seal is not a martial art, but a way to self-certify the state of mind, sharpen and transform the original mind.

Tang Li's eyes were slightly closed, and he sat cross-legged in knots, as if immersed in some kind of self-forgetfulness.

Invisibly.

He seemed to see—
A white ape emerged like a mountain.

……

Moving westward day by day, the afterglow covered the sky.

On the stone platform, Tang Li exhaled lightly and opened his eyes.

Right now, the property panel is ushering in changes.

[Skill]: Vajra seal (beginner 15/50)

On the attribute panel, an icon of the Diamond Seal appeared.

……

Sichuan Province, Leshan.

On the east bank of the Nanmin River, there are jagged cliffs and turbulent river water. Between the cliffs, a giant Buddha sits quietly, towering like a mountain.The Buddha is stepping on the river, with his hands on his knees, his face is calm, his eyes are downcast, overlooking the world, as if he is also witnessing the changes of the years and the world.

This is the Leshan Giant Buddha, which was first built in the Tang Dynasty. After years of vicissitudes, there are many legends.

On the plank road, crowds intertwine, gathering tourists from all over the world, looking up at the big Buddha and praying for peace of mind.

Tang Li followed the crowd and stood in front of the Buddha.

He bid farewell to Pukong, left Shaolin Temple, and continued to comprehend Buddhism and pursue the path of Taoism.

Looking at the Buddha, Tang Li felt emotional.

This great Buddha has gone through the years and the times have changed. It has also been on the verge of being destroyed due to wars and disasters, and has experienced many hardships.

Tribulations.

Only then can you prove your true heart.

Bear Bodhi.

As the sun sinks and the afterglow spreads, the crowd gradually disperses and becomes sparse and quiet.

Night shrouded.

The river is surging.

The Buddha stands quietly, with a solemn and solemn face.

Tang Li knotted the Vajra Seal, sitting cross-legged on the shoulders of the Buddha, perceiving the nature of the world, and perceiving the original self.

……

Shifting stars.

Yunshu Yunjuan.

Tang Li traveled all the way, searching for his Taoist heart.

He walked on the stone path.

On both sides, in the cliff mountains, there are statues of Buddha and cliff carvings, majestic and solemn, compassionate and quiet.

After the Leshan Giant Buddha, Tang Li came to the Longmen Grottoes.

Longmen Grottoes is one of the four major caves in China.

According to legend, the Dragon Gate was dug by Dayu to control the water, and it is also the place where fish leap over the Dragon Gate in legend.The Longmen Grottoes have an ancient heritage and were built in more than 10 dynasties. They are also known as the Royal Grottoes. Many Buddha statues are enshrined, as well as cliff-carved steles of literati and celebrities of various dynasties, which deduce history and the change of time.

Dawn pours down.

The mountains and forests are quiet.

Tang Li stood on a cliff, with his fingers together, using his fingers as a sword, practicing swordsmanship.

The sword is like a dragon swimming.

Sometimes low and heavy.

It changes from time to time.

[Skill]: Dragon Will Bagua Sword (proficient in 255/1000)

Longyi Eight Diagrams Sword (proficient in 307/1000)

Longyi Eight Diagrams Sword (proficient in 353/1000)

……

……

Gradually, the sword intent began to change.

Tang Li thought of the tranquility and solemnity of the Leshan Giant Buddha.

I thought of the various stone Buddhas in the Longmen Grottoes, in different dynasties, in various poses and with different expressions, if they testify to the ups and downs of the common people.

I also thought of the cliff carvings in the Forest of Steles--
Numerous literati and celebrities have retained their emotions, emotions, pursuits, and even ideas through words.

Faintly, a white ape emerged.

Hair like snow.

Immaculate.

Follow him to demonstrate sword skills.

In his sword intent--
There seemed to be a hint of Zen.

(End of this chapter)