Beginning as a Tantric Academy Monk

Chapter 763 Three Bodhisattva Statues

In the end, those who pursued the "mystery" were completely swallowed up by it, and the same was true for the rest of the land. Fortunately, it arrived at the side of the "Secret Realm" and was blocked by the mountains of the "Secret Realm". Jack and his group found that the "Secret Realm" had temporarily protected this place.

They thought they could gain a foothold here.

They needed to catch their breath before doing anything else. However, they hadn't considered one thing: while the "Black Sea" was indeed terrifying, the "monks" of the "Secret Realm" were no less skilled with knives.

Especially when their arrival involved the "power" of the "Secret Realm".

Before they could discern their true intentions, the "great monks" of the "Secret Dharma Realm" naturally treated these "people who had come from afar" with courtesy. Even if they wanted to "sightsee and enjoy the scenery," they would have "noble gentlemen" take them there. But once they had truly figured out their background, in just a moment, they showed them what it meant for a "Bodhisattva" to have both "peaceful deities" and "wrathful deities."

In the blink of an eye, Lu Feng had clearly perceived everything. He turned the prayer beads and sent the many thoughts he had just been reading back into the body of "Jack" in front of him.

He shook his head and said, "Since you and I have formed a good relationship here, you don't need to worry about how I will treat you."

I have only one thing to tell you.

Flee for your life! A great battle is about to break out here, and as the Han people say, "When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken." I will not kill you here, nor will I protect you in the ensuing duel.

Get away from here, the farther the better.

After saying that, Lu Fengzhi waved his sleeves again, like a shepherd cracking his whip, making a crisp "snap" sound. "Jack" couldn't understand what the Buddha was doing at all, but when he opened his eyes, he found himself already at the foot of the mountain.

Looking further up the mountain, the figures of three people could be seen under the bright moon.

Perhaps it was because there was a point of reference.

The moon is full and round.

The mountains are high.

The roads were rugged and the buildings were in ruins.

Therefore, the three people standing amidst the ruins appeared exceptionally small. This smallness, in Jack's mind, made him feel as if they were three "gods." Even if these "gods" were telling him to leave, he wouldn't dare to do so.

They learned from the way the "herdsmen" or "slaves" they had seen treated the "Great Buddha".

He bent over at the foot of the mountain, performing a full-body prostration, a kind of "bowing and kowtowing" ceremony. It wasn't a full-body prostration, but a different kind of "grand ceremony" that was "not quite right." After performing the "grand ceremony," "Jack" retreated cautiously, looking bewildered, and then disappeared into the shadows.

Lu Feng and the others naturally saw what he looked like.

She also knew why he was being so cautious.

Just like what Elder Mingli said to Lu Feng back then, once you reach the level of a Bodhisattva, many people see their own "shadow" in the Bodhisattva. If you put yourself in his shoes, "Jack" would not believe that someone with "great power" like Lu Feng would let him go so easily. Therefore, he could not believe that Lu Feng let him go.

It's just that Lu Feng doesn't know how to play tricks on him.

There was no lie. On the return journey, Lu Feng's "battles" with the others were commonplace, often involving hundreds of miles of twists and turns. Even the destruction of mountains and rivers was nothing unusual. However, in other places, one had to be careful of ordinary people and ordinary events, so it was not possible to completely stop in the "no man's land". There was no need to be so tense.

Furthermore, the entire "Royal City" was shrouded in mystery in Lu Feng's eyes.

It's not as simple as just where the people here went.

How could this place be so desolate? Where have all those "noble lineages," "divine lineages," and "descendants of the Zanpu" gone, and the "wealth" they left behind—or perhaps more accurately, "resources"—gone?

Those "supplies" were taken away by the people who massacred the city back then, or for some other reason, they were simply not seen by Lu Feng.
Although these questions were raised, Lu Feng already had the answers in his heart.

Those who massacred the city back then must have taken away a lot of "wealth," but some treasures, like "hidden treasures," remained in the area and were not taken away.

These remaining "hidden treasures" have been stopped.

Lu Feng arrived here as a "Bodhisattva," and was not the "treasure hunter" they had chosen.

Therefore, Lu Feng was unable to meet him, but Lu Feng did not care. The "dynasty" here was established by the descendants of the "Zanpu" and the "great nobles" of that time. The things that Lu Feng had now obtained were the "human figurine" and the "Tubo ancient bottle". Both of these were completely inseparable from "Tubo" and even the "royal descendants" of that time.

Lu Feng's arrival here is a "cycle of cause and effect".

Whether or not this place welcomes this bodhisattva is irrelevant.

Having cultivated himself to this point, he no longer needs to concern himself with whether he is "welcome" or "unwelcome" here. "Great Dharma power" has always been the protector of "great wisdom."

Even if he couldn't find the "Three Bodhisattva Statues" for a while, Lu Feng wasn't in a hurry.

He also has his own way of dealing with it.

Zhan Dui didn't take Lu Feng's conversation with "Jack" to heart. He had come here without paying any attention to the affairs outside.

"Zhan Dui" then led them to this "gate" and gently pushed it open.

"Zhan Dui" didn't exert much force, but with that one strike, the "gate" fell off the "door frame" and shattered into pieces on the ground. The most crucial part of this "mandala" thus appeared before Lu Feng.

After pushing it open, it was completely empty.

There's nothing particularly noteworthy.

All that hasn't collapsed yet is a wall.

There must have once been an extremely exquisite mural on this wall.

As of now, none of these are visible.

Without the "protection" of the "secret mantra," the harsh and unpredictable weather in this place caused many of the murals to peel off.

Even if a little bit remained, Lu Feng could tell at a glance.

The mural is not "Dahei," but the center of the entire "Mandala." It is now no more than five steps to the left and right and ten steps to the front and back. It is in this place that the last bit of the "historical remnant" of the "Tubo" dynasty was buried. It was only after the "Human Skin Scroll" and "Zhan Dui" made a vow that he would come to explore it.

Upon arriving at this place, "Zhan Dui" sat down cross-legged, began turning his prayer beads, and said, "Just tell me to stay here. If Teacher Han wakes up, he will naturally know to come here to find me. If he does not wake up, then tell me to stay here."

As for what happened next, I may not be able to help the Bodhisattva.

"I cannot help the Bodhisattva—"

At this point, "Zhan Dui" seemed to have returned home. He closed his eyes, and scriptures flowed from his mouth like water. As he sat down, he seemed to become one with the place. Seeing this, Lu Feng had no intention of disturbing him.

He withdrew from this place and then led "Taoist Lu" uphill again.

Judging from their appearance, they had reached the highest point in the area.

Even as they walked, Lu Feng told "Daoist Lu" everything he had seen in "Jack's" thoughts.

After hearing about the incident, "Master Lu"

He did not show any surprise.

It's none of his business with these "foreigners." He doesn't even know whether the "Central Plains" was also "submerged," or whether there are even stronger forces within the "Central Plains." Pangu occupied the "Yinshan" and fought for the "origin of ascension" of the "Queen Mother of the West," wanting to transform into "one." So, besides the "Twelve Zodiac Fierce and Strange," is there also a "Fierce and Strange" in the "Central Plains"? It's all unknown.

The addition of this "mystery" is not a major issue.

They'll fight eventually.

Instead of worrying about these troubles, we should focus on doing this first. The mountain path is naturally rugged, and walking at night is even more difficult. However, Zhilu Peak and "Lu Daoren" climbed the steep slopes as if walking on flat ground.

In many places, only one person can walk through at a time, and there are even overhead barriers that require one to bend over to pass.

Upon reaching the very top, there was a "mandala," upon which were even "secret mantras." These "protective mantras" could not hinder Lu Feng. Lu Feng did not examine the many Buddhist treasures and "murals" preserved here. He simply stood at the highest point of the place.

Standing here, you can naturally see everything below the mountain.

Even the "Royal Palace," the residence of the "Tsangpo," offers no privacy whatsoever when viewed from here.

For the "Zanpu" (king), such an action and symbolism is like placing his testicles in the hands of a high priest.

Whether to pinch or not is entirely up to the "great monk".

Now, although Lu Feng has not held anyone's testicles, he is facing the "unwelcome" attitude here.

Lu Feng's "wrath" was like "flowing" lava, slowly descending from the highest point, engulfing him, and then surrounding him.

"Lu Daoren" is Lu Feng's protector.

However, despite being called a "protector of the Dharma," we haven't seen him do anything else.

Then he took out a "talisman" from his sleeve.

However, this "talisman" was filled with "purple-gold energy" and contained divine meaning, as well as incense offerings.

They almost intertwined to form a "mask talisman in the void".

This "talisman" can be described as a "divine artifact with a spirit." If this item fell into the hands of an ordinary person, it would be unusable, but in the hands of "Taoist Lu," it became a "powerful weapon."

However, there was one "flaw": after this item was taken out, an "ominous and eerie aura" lingered on it amidst the strong scent of incense.

The two are like "yin and yang returning to oneness," each containing the other.

It must not be separated.

Even the current "Master Lu" has no way to unravel it.

Therefore, this item was used.

This will inevitably lead to the discovery of the "fierce and strange" aspects mentioned above.

This is the reason why "Taoist Lu" discovered so many "ruins and palaces".

All these methods, at the very least, should be abandoned and shelved in the end.

In the end, even these methods were lost.

As the "fierce and treacherous" grew stronger, many methods of subduing demons had to be sealed away due to the filth of the "fierce and treacherous."

Is this the fault of man?
It is an calamity from Heaven!
Now, these methods have been retrieved from the dusty archives by "Master Lu".

That was quite original.

Lu Daoren not only used these things.

He was also different from the others.

What he wanted was for this thing to be intertwined with the "fierce and strange rhyme"—it was simply a means of "finding joy in suffering."

The use of "Lu Daoren" now is not merely to draw upon the "great charm of the divine way" and "the great intention of the immortals" mentioned above.

He also wanted to use the "fierce and mysterious charm" on it to "kill people invisibly".

When the two are combined, even when used by "Daoist Lu," they possess an extraordinary quality.

There are both good and bad aspects.

This is good—the effect is greatly increased, but it can't really be considered good. However, it is bad, it is truly bad!

That is, when it is in use.

Even if it is "Master Lu", one must be extremely careful.

There was a serious concern that a moment's carelessness might unleash the "fierce and treacherous" power within, causing harm to oneself—no small matter what.

More importantly, we need to bring out this "fierce and treacherous" nature and create a "corrupted" place.

That would be even worse.

Now that he has Lu Feng backing him up, and given the danger of this place, he naturally brought out the "smuggled" items to cover up his losses.

Lu Feng stood at the highest point, his "wrathful intent" transforming into a carpet of flames that firmly suppressed the earth's veins.

Immediately, Lu Feng's figure began to grow incredibly tall.

In the blink of an eye, two moons rose above this place.

Of the two moons, the one that rose later was even brighter and rounder.

Beneath this smooth surface, a vast amount of "compassionate charm" flowed through the area like a river, beginning to wash over the mountain.

Anger is directed downwards.

"The Great Compassion Rhyme" is above.

"Swish, swish, swish."

"Swish, swish, swish."

"Swish, swish, swish."

It was under these sounds of rushing water.

The color of the entire mountain began to gradually darken, changing from a rusty yellow to a more gentle hue.

"Swish, swish, swish."

"Swish, swish, swish."

Under this "pure" and "compassionate" light, some places on the mountain began to quietly change.

In particular, the collapsed "palace" on the mountain, under the influence of "Great Compassion Rhyme", was gradually built up from nothing, like a lotus swaying in the water. After being washed by "Great Compassion Rhyme" several times, it began to sway like water.

Finally, it froze in place and stopped moving.

That would mean the place had returned to "normal".

The scale of its "palace" is incomparable to the "palace of the Zanpu" in the "royal city" back then. When "Lu Daoren" looked at the "palace" that had reappeared, it was not a phantom. On the contrary, this was the place where Lu Feng was looking for the "three Bodhisattva statues". In the final moments of the "royal city", the "Zanpu" used the original purpose of the "three Bodhisattva statues" to cover the curse and prevent assassination in order to avoid his final death.

I simply hadn't thought of it.

The three Bodhisattva statues are still there.

The "Zanpu" has already been taken away and has disappeared without a trace!

(End of this chapter)