Jidao Wusheng: I am invincible in my flesh and tear the weirdness apart with my bare hands

"The secrets of the second layer of the Fog Realm?"

Wan Renshan and Lei Lan both exclaimed in surprise.

What are they talking about?
What are the rules of time, and the mysteries of the second layer of the fog realm?

The second layer of the Fog Realm is clearly a flowing space, and its mysteries should be related to the rules of space, so how could they be related to the rules of time?

and also.

How did Zhang Lingshan know that Zen Master Kumu had comprehended the rules of time?
How did he figure that out?

Faced with Wan Renshan's immediate question, Zhang Lingshan said, "I already told you before that time is chaotic in the second layer of the Mist Realm. And within this chaotic time rule, Zen Master Kumu was able to create a communication jade tablet, which shows that Zen Master Kumu must have a certain level of expertise in the time rule."

"Is that so?"

Wan Renshan exclaimed in surprise, then said, "So, the old monk not only has expertise in the rules of time, but must also have some understanding of the rules of space. After all, the second level of the Mist Realm is full of flowing space."

"wrong!"

Zhang Lingshan interrupted Wan Renshan, saying, “We’ve always thought this was a flowing space. But if you understand the rules of time, you’ll know that this isn’t a flowing space, but a complete space. It’s just that each space exists at a different time, so they don’t appear to be connected. But Master Kumu has the wisdom of Buddha’s light, and I think he must have seen through this long ago.”

"You saw through it all along?" Wan Renshan looked at Zen Master Kumu.

Zen Master Kumu sighed, "I only saw a glimpse of the clue; I don't have the keen insight of Emperor Zhang. Over the years, I've never been able to find the direction. I think Emperor Zhang's understanding of the rules of time must be superior to mine. Your words have enlightened me greatly."

Wan Renshan was stunned, and he and Lei Lan looked at each other in disbelief.

The two of them still couldn't quite understand.

It is clearly a fluid space, a space where spaces collide and overlap, which is what allows them to jump.

However, according to Zhang Lingshan and the withered tree Zen master, there was no space for movement at all; everything was just a leap in time.

They jumped from one point in time to another; it seemed like the space was different, but in reality, the time was different.

"But even knowing this, we still can't find the passage to the third level."

Wanren Mountain Road.

The Zen Master Kumu said quietly, “If it were just us old-fashioned mortals, we would naturally not be able to find a way to break this deadlock. However, Emperor Zhang is no ordinary person. Since he can see this, he must already have a method. He summoned me here this time because he needs my Buddhist wisdom to assist him. Emperor Zhang, if my meager efforts are truly useful, please feel free to give the order, and I will do my utmost.”

"it is good!"

Zhang Lingshan said, "Holy Monk, you speak so frankly, that makes things much easier. Now that we know the second layer of the Mist Realm is a vast space, let's focus on that space, ignore those chaotic time points, and explore all the way through. We'll surely find the passage to the third layer."

"This……"

The withered tree Zen Master looked troubled.

It sounds simple, but if those chaotic time points could be easily ignored, Master Kumu would have ignored them long ago, and there would have been no need for you, Zhang Lingshan, to come.

"The timeline of Sijunzizhuang is fixed. If the river of time is turbulent, then Sijunzizhuang is the anchor point, which can stabilize our boat and prevent us from being swept away by the chaotic timeline, thus keeping our course steady and eventually reaching the other shore."

Zhang Lingshan explained.

The reason why the withered tree Zen Master was summoned to the Four Gentlemen Village was not random, but rather based on a specific reason.

"I see."

The expression on Zen Master Kumu's face immediately relaxed, and he looked pleased.

There are some things he can't figure out because no one helps him break through that barrier.

Now that Zhang Lingshan had exposed it for him, Zen Master Kumu immediately understood that Zhang Lingshan's suggestion was well-founded and highly likely to succeed.

The thought of being trapped in the second layer of the mist realm for so many years and finally having the opportunity to leave this place made Master Kumu overjoyed.

"Emperor Zhang, there's no time to lose. Now that we have a way to break this deadlock, let's begin."

"Master Kumu suggested."

Zhang Lingshan said, "No rush. There are still two rats hiding in the shadows in this Four Gentlemen Manor, which may hinder our operations. Why don't you join forces with me, Holy Monk, to eliminate these two rats first, so as to avoid any accidents during our subsequent actions?"

The voice just fell.

The Zen Master Kumu gave a wry smile and said, "Great Emperor Zhang, you've already scared those two rats away. Unless they comprehend the rules of time, it won't be so easy for them to re-enter the Four Gentlemen's Manor. And if we chase after them, it will probably waste a lot of time. What do you think?"

"Alright. They're just two rats, no need to worry about them. Let's begin. The rest of you, protect us and don't lose them. The Holy Monk and I will work together, using the Four Gentlemen Manor as our anchor point. If all goes well, we should be able to find the third passage smoothly."

After Zhang Lingshan finished speaking, the third eye between his eyebrows immediately opened.

Master Jingxuan immediately avoided his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

And at the same time.

Zen Master Kumu also slightly opened his eyes, and golden light flashed in them. This was the so-called Buddha light, which was said to be able to see through all illusions and know the thoughts, past and future of all beings.

but.

The level of the Buddha's light and wisdom eyes of Zen Master Kumu should not be high enough. Therefore, although his eyes emit Buddha's light, the light is weak and far less bright than Zhang Lingshan's heavenly eye.

and.

When he opened his eyes, his entire eye socket was twitching slightly, which was obviously quite difficult and could not be maintained for long.

“Great Emperor Zhang, this humble monk’s wisdom is limited and consumes a great deal of energy. I need to rest for a quarter of an hour every half hour.”

Zen Master Kumu said.

Zhang Lingshan said, "If we're lucky, we might find the passage to the third level in half an hour."

Zen Master Kumu said, “If that is truly the case, then it is truly a blessing from Heaven. I have heard that there is a place leading to the upper realm called Guangjie Mountain, which has a light that hangs down from the sky. By climbing the light that hangs down from the sky, one can ascend to the upper realm. I just don’t know whether this Guangjie Mountain is on the second or third level. Does the so-called third level not exist at all? If so, as long as we find Guangjie Mountain, we will have succeeded.”

Zhang Lingshan said, "As far as I know, Guangjie Mountain is at sea. If we can really find a piece of sea, then we will have succeeded."

"That's what I meant too."

Master Kumu nodded and walked side by side with Zhang Lingshan.

One possesses the divine eye, the other the Buddha's wisdom.

Although their mechanisms of action differ, both can reveal things that are invisible to ordinary people.

I saw.

The two walked along the path leading to the tomb of the gentleman.

The virtuous man's grave, which no one dared to set foot on in the past, had now been thoroughly trodden by the two of them.

As for the paper figure guarding the grave of the gentleman, which was the old master of ceremonies who presided over the funeral at the grave of the gentleman, it had inexplicably turned into ashes when Zhang Lingshan and the withered tree Zen master looked at it.

"The old man who was in charge of the ceremony at the Gentleman's Tomb should be a photo from the past. The paper figures were made later by someone else. The fact that we sometimes see the paper figures and sometimes the old man in charge of the ceremony is a manifestation of time distortion."

Zen Master Kumu suddenly said, "Then, who exactly made this paper figure? The Four Gentlemen are all mere shells of their former selves; they certainly don't possess this ability. The person who made the paper figure must be the one who created the Four Gentlemen. And what is their purpose? To obstruct us, or to guide us?"

The place called Sijunzizhuang is notorious for its evil deeds.

Even the Zen Master Kumu dared not venture into the plains of graves, for fear of encountering something unknown.

If Zhang Lingshan hadn't been with him today, he would never have dared to come in.

But once inside, he found that it wasn't as terrifying as he had imagined; on the contrary, it was very quiet and peaceful.

of course.

The premise is that there were no paper figures or those gentlemen sitting on the ground. If Zhang Lingshan hadn't eliminated the remaining two gentlemen, the withered tree monk might not have dared to enter.

Zhang Lingshan did not answer the question from Zen Master Kumu, but said, “I heard Lei Lan say that the Holy Monk once mentioned a view that as long as one’s treasury is expanded to 1 mu, one can sacrifice the treasury and thus ascend to immortality. I wonder if the Holy Monk is willing to try it? If one hears the Way in the morning, one can die content in the evening. I am willing to give up a portion of my treasury to help the Holy Monk.”

"..."

The corner of the withered tree Zen Master's mouth twitched.

Lei Lan, who was standing beside them, felt a chill in her heart and secretly regretted her loose tongue, which had offended two top experts.

"No."

Master Jingxuan said, "This is just a guess after all. What if it doesn't work and instead affects Senior Brother, turning him into one of the hidden bodies of the mansion? That would be the end of us. Without Senior Brother's help, Emperor Zhang, you won't be able to find the sea and Guangjie Mountain."

That's very true.

Zhang Lingshan nodded and said, "However, I observe that this gentleman's grave is a flat plain, empty and devoid of any mysterious power. I suppose the mystery lies not on the plain, but beneath it."

Zen Master Kumu said, "According to Emperor Zhang, are we going to dig up graves?"

"Give it a try."

Zhang Lingshan said calmly.

This place is special; in reality, there's nothing there.

If we're not saying it's special, the fact that there's nothing in the Fog Realm is its greatest uniqueness.

After wandering around here, I found nothing.

Since we can't find any clues outside, we can only investigate further.

"Amitabha."

Zen Master Kumu sighed: "Although the Four Gentlemen are merely physical manifestations of the Buddha, they were transformed by the one who offered them as sacrifices. I, this old monk, will recite the Rebirth Mantra for them, hoping that all beings may be reborn in the Pure Land."

"please."

Zhang Lingshan did not stop him, but instead made way for the withered tree Zen Master to perform to his heart's content.

Then, Zen Master Kumu took off the prayer beads from his neck and began chanting, one bead at a time, while an invisible golden light emanated from his body.

He finally finished reciting the mantra after moving all 108 prayer beads.

boom.

Suddenly, a loud explosion was heard.

Suddenly, a deep crater appeared on the ground in front of the withered tree Zen Master.

In the deep pit, there is a small paper boat.

A golden light flashed in the eyes of the Zen Master Kumu as he looked at Zhang Lingshan and exclaimed with delight, "We've found it! Just as Emperor Zhang said, in the river of time, the Four Gentlemen Manor is the anchor point, and this paper boat is the vessel that will carry us across the river of time to the other side!"

"It's all thanks to the holy monk's Buddha-light and wisdom."

Zhang Lingshan praised.

Zen Master Kumu shook his head and said, "If it weren't for Emperor Zhang discovering the secret, even my Buddha-light and wisdom eyes would have been helpless. Finding this ship was entirely thanks to Emperor Zhang's supernatural powers. Please, Emperor Zhang, personally open this paper boat!"

He's right.

Zhang Lingshan did indeed use his divine eye to discover that something was amiss here, which is why he made way for the withered tree Zen Master to perform the Rebirth Mantra to blow up the grave.

After all, Zhang Lingshan's methods were too violent, and he could easily destroy the underground, unlike the gentle methods of Zen Master Kumu.

And Zen Master Kumu certainly did not disappoint Zhang Lingshan.

but.

The old monk's insistence that Zhang Lingshan personally open the paper boat was not out of respect for Zhang Lingshan, but rather out of fear that the paper boat might be in danger.

Moreover, now that he has contributed to blowing up the grave, it is Zhang Lingshan's turn to do his part.

"Emperor Zhang, please allow me to do it on your behalf."

Although Wanrenshan was not particularly cunning, he was not a fool either. He cursed the old bald monk in his heart and immediately stepped forward.

Since Wan Renshan wanted to board the ship with everyone, his idea was simple: he had to do his part.

Otherwise, what right do they have to board the ship?
Zhang Lingshan nodded and said, "If anything goes wrong, shout immediately and I will save you."

"Thank you, Emperor."

Wan Renshan's expression was solemn, knowing that this paper boat was crucial and must not be lost.

He carefully climbed down into the pit, just like an ordinary grave repairman, without a trace of expert demeanor.

With his abilities, of course he could jump.

But if he jumps in and creates a strong wind that destroys the paper boat, Wanren Mountain can't afford that kind of trouble.

and so.

He climbed to the paper boat step by step in the most ordinary and primitive way.

then.

Under the watchful eyes of Zhang Lingshan, Zen Master Kumu, and others, he finally lifted the paper boat with both hands.

"No response?!"

Everyone felt a sense of relief at first, followed by a sinking feeling.

If there's no response, doesn't that mean this thing is just a paper boat, a toy made by kids, completely useless?
What a waste of all their effort, all they found was this tiny toy paper boat?

"Old Wan, bring this up first, and we can study it slowly."

As Zhang Lingshan spoke, he said to Abbess Jingxuan, "Abbess, you have long arms and wide hands, you can help hold this boat."

"Amitabha."

Master Jingxuan did not refuse. After all, Wanrenshan had already moved the boat. If she were to be coy, the two sides might not be able to cooperate in the future.

After Abbess Jingxuan placed the boat on the burial mound, Wanrenshan jumped out of the pit and said, "This boat isn't useless, because holding it gives me the feeling that I'm about to fly away. Abbess Jingxuan, how do you feel?"

Master Jingxuan said, "This ship wants our life essence. I wonder if we need to give our life essence in order to activate this ship?"

Say it.

She turned her gaze to Lei Lan.

Of all the people here, everyone else has already made efforts and tried, but this Lei Lan is not only the weakest, but has also been completely useless.

That's the case.

Now that the task of sending out vital energy and blood has been assigned, shouldn't it be her turn no matter what?
"I……"

Lei Lan's face turned pale instantly.

She never expected that hiding until the very end would leave her with the most difficult task.

If I had known this would happen, I would have volunteered to climb down and carry the boat. (End of Chapter)