The Legend of the Great Desolation: I Am the Fortress

Chapter 149: Cultivating disciples with Bodhi again?
"disciple?"

"The Buddha accepted a disciple?"

"Is he even less evil than that monkey?"

All the powerful men were speechless.

As one of the most powerful leaders in the three realms, Buddha Tathagata generally does not accept disciples easily.

And generally speaking, those who accept things have reasons for doing so, and they won’t just choose randomly.

Or you may have great luck!
Or he has an extraordinary background!

Or maybe it's just his incredible comprehension!

But endless years have passed, and the last disciple accepted by Buddha Tathagata was the 'Venerable Jueming' who he accepted in ancient times.

Since Venerable Jueming disappeared in ancient times, Buddha Tathagata has never accepted any disciples again.

Now... endless years have passed, and he has accepted another one?
Amitabha Buddha, with a kind and benevolent look, clasped his hands and said, "It is truly a cause for celebration that the Buddha has accepted you as a disciple! Our Buddhist sect will also gain a new dimension!"

"I wonder what the origin of the disciple that the Buddha accepted this time is?" Maitreya Buddha smiled and was also a little curious.

He had heard some rumors about this matter. He knew that the Arhat Xumi, a disciple of the Buddha Tathagata, was working tirelessly on this matter. But he didn't know much about the details.

Dizang raised his right hand and placed it on his chest, thinking: "Buddha, are you the disciple of Bodhi Patriarch?"

"Oh? Ksitigarbha knows about this?" Buddha Rulai came over and nodded, saying, "This little fellow has indeed become a disciple of Bodhi first."

"Bodhi? You're Bodhi's disciple?"

"Is this like that monkey?"

All the powerful people present looked at each other with a hint of strangeness in their eyes.

In ancient times, Sun Wukong was born from the five-colored stones that Nuwa used to mend the sky, embodying the essence of heaven and earth. After worshipping Bodhi as his master, he quickly became a god.

But the monkey's nature was hard to change... It was also after consultation between Nuwa, Patriarch Bodhi and Buddha Tathagata that the Buddhist sect suppressed and trained Sun Wukong for a long time.

This allowed Sun Wukong to gradually realize the truth, and after hiding for a long time, he truly transformed and reached the realm of a true god.

And now...

The powerful ones secretly murmured in their hearts: "Could it be that they are going to repeat the monkey's old deeds again? We Buddhists have put in so much effort, but in the end, we are just training disciples with that Bodhi for nothing?"

"Training disciples with Bodhi again? After that monkey broke through to the True God stage, even though he was given the title of Fighting and Victory Buddha, he still doesn't seem very close to Buddhism."

"Accepting Bodhi's disciples... Although Bodhi is good at teaching his disciples..."

Every powerful Buddhist master was thinking about this in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that Buddha Tathagata is the absolute leader of the entire Buddhist community, and has led the entire Buddhist community through countless hardships since ancient times, these murmurs in my heart would have been spoken out directly.

"You..." Buddha Tathagata took in the expressions of the many powerful people below and knew what they were thinking.

Tathagata shook his head and smiled, "Although that monkey benefited from the training and suppression of our Buddhist sect, which allowed him to be reborn, our methods are far less gentle than those of the Three Pure Ones."

"Although the monkey benefited in the end, what he remembered most was the pain that penetrated deep into his bones. Naturally, it was difficult for him to remember the good things our Buddhist sect had done."

"This……"

Amitabha, Maitreya, Ksitigarbha and other powerful beings looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

The means used at the time were indeed much tougher. Even though the monkey was finally given the title of Fighting and Victory Buddha, the most widely circulated name in the Three Realms was still the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong.

Buddha Tathagata continued, "But Bodhi's disciple Leizhan is different. He has risen step by step from the common and weak, and his heart of Tao is perfect. Even after returning to the void, he has the strength of a god or immortal."

"Most importantly, this little fellow has an extremely high talent for mental strength. I accepted him as a disciple simply to create a good relationship for my Buddhist sect."

"Hmm? A body that has returned to the void possesses the strength of a true god?"

"Are you also good at mental strength?"

The powerful men immediately began to think.

Maitreya Buddha suddenly thought of something and smiled at the Buddha sitting high above him. "The Buddha is willing to accept this Leizhan. Could it be... related to that treasure? Among us, the Buddha has the strongest mental power. But even the fourth level of mental power can't break that treasure... That Leizhan didn't even survive the heavenly tribulation..."

"Hmm? The Buddha wants Leizhan to crack that treasure?" Amitabha also looked over.

"Is the Buddha placing his hopes on that little fellow?" Ksitigarbha also had a puzzled look on his face.

Every Buddha in this palace is remarkable.

Like Amitabha, he has transformed into thousands of incarnations, and has been constantly spreading Buddhism, whether in ancient times or in the present era of the Three Realms.

It can be said that many powerful figures in Buddhism have received guidance from Amitabha.

There's a saying that over half of the Bodhisattvas and Arhats in Buddhism achieved success through the guidance and instruction of Amitabha. He is second only to the leader, and a truly powerful figure in Buddhism.

Buddha Tathagata naturally couldn't ignore the objections of the powerful beings below. He looked at Amitabha and smiled, "Leizhan has been practicing for a very short time, and not only is his strength extraordinary. This little fellow also has a great talent for mental strength. He has already reached the third level... It is precisely because of this that I have considered taking him as my disciple."

"And I am going to give him the power to decipher this treasure. If he can learn the secret of this treasure in the future, he might even be able to help my Nuwa camp during this special period."

"The third level?" Dizang said with a smile, "It seems that this disciple of the Buddha has indeed come at the right time. He has entered our Buddhist sect and become a disciple of the Buddha. Even though he is a disciple of Bodhi, he is still a part of our Buddhist sect."

"Even if I give him this treasure and he benefits from it in the future, he will never forget the kindness of my Buddhist sect." Amitabha also smiled.

In ancient times, many Chaos alien races broke in. After killing those alien races one time, the Buddhist sect obtained a special treasure.

The treasure looked extremely extraordinary, but the divine power and magic power that invaded the treasure had no effect and could not be refined.

In the end, only by immersing your heart and soul in it can you refine it a little.

But it’s just a little, a tiny little!

And many powerful people in Buddhism have tried it one by one.

It was not until the end that this treasure was discovered. Only those with strong willpower could crack the secret of this treasure.

Among the Three Realms, Houyi was undoubtedly the strongest in terms of mental strength. After the Ancient Destruction War, Houyi also disappeared into the Three Realms and has not been heard from since.

Besides, Buddhism is Buddhism after all, the top power in the Three Realms. Naturally, it is impossible to ask an outsider to help decipher the treasure.

In the face of such a precious treasure, without the constraints of one's own vows, it is difficult to trust other powerful beings. It is even more impossible for the Buddhist sect to invite people like Elder Yuan.

As for those with strong mental strength, they are only at the fourth level. The mental strength of the Buddha Tathagata is also at the fourth level.

Mental strength is powerful, but also elusive. Improving it is extremely difficult. After countless years of cultivation, most Buddhist disciples have only reached the third level of mental strength.

As for the fourth level, there is not a single one!

"Since you all have no objection, then wait until I accept Lei Zhan as my disciple and observe him for a few days. If it is suitable, this treasure will be temporarily given to Lei Zhan." Buddha Tathagata glanced at the many powerful people below with a smile on his face.

The treasure has been in his hands, and he has been comprehending it for endless years.

Although he didn't know the right method, he had a hunch that he would need to at least reach the fifth level of mental strength. It was very likely that other conditions would be needed to completely decipher the secret of this treasure.

"good!"

"can!"

"Amita!"

All the powerful ones nodded in agreement.

Not to mention this treasure, they all had tried to comprehend it, but gained nothing. Without any benefits, naturally there was not much desire.

Leizhan's discipleship to Tathagata is also the purest orthodox Buddhist tradition.

Moreover, even the Buddha Tathagata cannot crack it. If Lei Zhan can really successfully obtain the secret of the treasure, his strength will at least be on par with theirs.

In the end, the entire Buddhist community will benefit, and it will also add to the foundation of Buddhism itself.

……

Suddenly, a deep voice came from outside the hall, echoing throughout the hall:
"Disciple Xumi, along with fellow Daoist Leizhan, requests an audience with the World Honored One!"

Wow!
Immediately, all the powerful people in the hall looked over.

"coming."

"Xumi brought that Lei Zhan back?"

"This enchanting little fellow... I want to see what kind of demeanor he has!"

This thought flashed through the minds of several powerful people.

You have to know that apart from Ksitigarbha who knows some of the information about the development, the others are completely clueless. They only think he is a disciple of Bodhi, and that his talent is as monstrous as that monkey's.

"Come in!" Buddha Tathagata said. His voice was not loud, but extremely grand and solemn.

Xumi Arhat and Lei Zhan walked into the hall side by side, and a group of powerful people looked over.

The young man who came in was wearing a golden robe, and there was a hint of arrogance all over his body.

"Sumeru greets the World Honored One. Greetings to all the Buddhas." Xumi Arhat glanced at Leizhan and bowed respectfully.

"Leizhan greets the Buddha and all the Buddhas." Leizhan also followed suit and saluted.

"No need to bow." Buddha Tathagata looked at Lei Zhan and smiled.
"I'm sure that fellow Daoist Bodhi has already explained all the reasons to you. I won't go into detail."

"Building Exhibition."

"Buddha." Leizhan looked up.

"Are you willing to join my Buddhist sect and become my disciple?" asked Buddha Tathagata.

"Disciple is willing." Leizhan nodded and bowed respectfully, "Disciple greets Master."

"Good!" Buddha Tathagata said with a smile, "I have many disciples. But since the disappearance of the ancient Jueming, you are the first disciple I have accepted. Come forward."

Lei Zhan stepped forward respectfully and in a few steps he arrived in front of the Buddha Tathagata.

Wow~~~
The Buddha Tathagata held his right hand in a flower-picking position and pointed a finger directly at the center of Leizhan's eyebrows.

boom!
Suddenly, a huge amount of information came from the fingers of Buddha Tathagata, pouring into Leizhan's sea of ​​consciousness like a surging river.

Lei Zhan was stunned at that moment.

It took a full moment for Leizhan to wake up.

"This is..." Lei Zhan flipped through the vast amount of information in his mind, filled with mysterious methods and secret techniques, or insights from cultivation. It kept emerging like a passing glance.

Leizhan's soul is now so amazing, and he has also practiced the secret technique of spiritual power "Flying Sword that Slays Immortals", and is very familiar with the use of mental power on the soul.

But in an instant, he completely sorted out the information in his mind.

"I passed on to you a volume of techniques called 'Great Sun True Fire', a volume of Dharma called 'Cause and Effect', and two volumes of supernatural powers called 'The Buddha Kingdom in the Palm' and 'The Remaining Scrolls of the Eight-Nine Mysterious Arts True God'."

Buddha Tathagata had a gentle smile on his face. "I have also seen the watermark images of you fighting, and I have also witnessed you fighting with my own eyes in the past twenty years."

"I've discovered that your fire control technique is still inferior to your water control technique. This volume of 'Great Sun True Fire' can make up for your shortcomings in controlling true fire."

Tathagata looked at Lei Zhan and continued:
"You have already embarked on the path of cause and effect. This volume of the Dharma, 'Cause and Effect,' can guide you to further cultivate this cause and effect. Even if it's not your main focus, it can help you clarify your own cause and effect, reduce your involvement in it, and even sever it in time."

"Yes," Leizhan nodded. He certainly hadn't planned to major in the theory of cause and effect.

One reason is that this "cause and effect" is too complicated and the threshold for practice is extremely high.

One reason was that the Path of Time and Space was powerful and profound enough. Furthermore, with the complete guidance of the secret techniques, it was enough for him to cultivate the power of origin to the fifth level!
And the sixth level... breaking through to the sixth level will directly lead to the world realm!
"As for this 'Buddha Kingdom in the Palm'..." Buddha Tathagata's eyes brightened. "Although Bodhi has it, it is also a magical method that I asked for in ancient times. Countless years have passed, and I have made great progress in this great magical power. Granting it to you will also allow you to follow your own path while also gaining more insights."

"Yes." Lei Zhan said respectfully.

Buddha Tathagata warned: "As for the last fragment of the 'Eight-Nine Mysterious Art True God Scroll', it is only a fragment and is also only for your reference."

"Of course, it will only have a slight effect. By then, you must reach the level of a True God Daozu to have a chance of further advancement in your Eight-Nine Profound Art."

The Buddha Tathagata did not elaborate on the matter of the Eight or Nine Mysterious Arts.

Among the three realms, when it comes to the strength of the divine body, Buddha Tathagata is the best.

He had created a top-notch magical power like the "Virgo Corpse Body" from scratch, so naturally he had a deep understanding of the magical power of body protection.

Although the joint deduction of the True God Chapter of the Eight-Nine Profound Art with the Taoist sect failed, it was not a complete failure.

After countless years, this fragment contains many new insights of Tathagata. Although it cannot make this fragment of the True God Scroll as mature as the previous nine turns, there is still a possibility of taking a further step.

"This...disciple, thank you, Master." Leizhan's eyes were full of joy. The secret technique bestowed by the Buddha Tathagata this time would be of great use to him even if he overcame the tribulation and became a god in the future!
Take the Sun's True Fire for example. Thanks to the various fire-controlling secrets of the Golden Crow Cave and the Golden Crow bloodline of his second primordial spirit, he was able to control the Sun's True Fire.

But Leizhan's control over the real fire is still not as good as the real water that he has cultivated through the magical power "Spiral River"!

You should know that until now, I have relied on a few drops of the Demon King's true blood to accommodate a trace of the sun's true fire essence into my divine body.

But now that the "Great Sun True Fire" has been passed down, this shortcoming can be completely made up for.

In the future, Lei Zhan will be able to perform the secret technique of Yin-Yang Wheel of Life and Death more smoothly, and its power will be greatly enhanced.

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(End of this chapter)