Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 19: Pure Dharma and Bright Spirit

"Isn't it right this time?"

Master Lingzhen asked in a rather awkward tone.

He is the abbot of Qiling Temple. He misunderstood the words of the founder and almost colluded with the devil. He must be the one who committed the greatest sin.

"..."

Everyone present, including the great monk of the Zhi generation, fell silent.

It’s hard to say…

They are not the ancestors, how can they be sure? If it is so simple to solve it, then it is not a verse!

"Amitabha! I'm afraid it's hard to say. After all, the Conferred Gods came first, and the Demons came later. Could it be that the Conferred Gods came first, and then the Demons were conferred, and then the Demons were transformed into Gods? Putting down the butcher knife and becoming a Buddha on the spot, isn't that what the Buddha pursues?"

Master Lingming, the head monk of Zhengdao Academy, hesitated for a moment, but still spoke out a reminder.

"A demon is a demon, how can it be easily converted? Senior Brother Lingming took it seriously..." Master Lingyan couldn't help but complain.

The saying "lay down the butcher knife and you will instantly become a Buddha" is just talk, it's used to fool people, don't fool yourself!
"Junior brother, you are obsessed with appearances! Becoming a Buddha requires a process, it doesn't mean you can achieve it overnight..." Master Lingming defended with his eyes wide open.

"enough!"

Master Lingzhen, who was in a state of confusion, could not help but scold in annoyance, interrupting the two people's argument.

They had debated the verses of the ancestors countless times before reaching a rough conclusion.

Now it seems that there is still a misunderstanding. What we are discussing now is important matters, not arguing about Buddhism!

"Now it seems that Mr. Xiao is most likely the person mentioned in the ancestor's verse." Monk Zhixin returned to the topic.

Master Lingming nodded in approval, but hesitated, "Master Zhixin! Judging from the behavior of the Empress and the others, the Great Sui Dynasty will probably soon be in turmoil. Will it be a rebellion by traitorous ministers, or a struggle between the Emperor and the Empress? If our temple supports Benefactor Xiao, we will be swept up in it, and even more so, caught in the whirlpool of demons chasing each other. If we are not careful, the entire temple will be destroyed. This is contrary to the Buddhist way of tranquility!"

"Brother, you are wrong! Although Buddhism advocates purity, it also emphasizes saving all living beings and purifying evil spirits. The world is in chaos and the people are suffering. How can we sit idly by and do nothing?"

Master Lingyan retorted again, causing Master Lingming to glare angrily. Was he deliberately going against him?
Then Master Lingyan continued, "Don't forget why our temple has developed so rapidly, quickly becoming a Buddhist holy place? Now Empress Xiao and Benefactor Xiao have just found their patronage in our temple! Every bite and every drink is determined by heaven. This is karma!"

Master Lingming remained silent, and even the others found it difficult to refute him for a moment.

The rise of Qiling Temple was first due to the worship of Buddhism by the Former Liang Dynasty, then the grace and courtesy of Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty, Empress Xiao’s devout belief in Buddhism, and the rise of Jiangdu. These many factors combined to eventually create the Buddhist holy land Qiling Temple!

If we talk about cause and effect, Qiling Temple really owes a lot to the Xiao family, Empress Xiao and the Sui Dynasty royal family!
"Look, although Benefactor Xiao has the appearance of a great demon, he trains people to protect their country and uphold the righteous path. How can such a heart be compared to that of an ordinary demon? How can he be a great demon? This is the great kindness of the Buddha!"

The atmosphere was frozen, Master Lingyun looked outside the building and said solemnly.

"Amitabha!"

Master Lingyan clasped his hands together, bowed and said solemnly: "Senior Brother Lingyun is absolutely right. I agree to support Benefactor Xiao!"

After a pause, he continued, "Everyone, don't forget that Donor Xiao is not only a direct descendant of the Former Liang Dynasty, but also the adopted brother of Empress Xiao, like a brother and a son! Could he possibly rebel against his sister and mother? He's definitely not a demon, is he? With demons swarming everywhere, if anyone were to be deified, wouldn't Donor Xiao be the most likely one? It's exactly in line with the ancestor's words!"

"I agree! However, this is a matter of great importance, so we must proceed with caution. I do not approve of our temple directly entering the scene, but we can provide secret support!"

This time, Master Lingming did not oppose Master Lingyan, but quickly agreed, but was more cautious and conservative!

The senior officials of Qiling Temple present also expressed their approval!
"If that's the case, then it's settled! From this moment on, Qiling Temple will fully support Donor Xiao and Empress Xiao. However, this matter must not be made public for now. It's not yet time for our temple to officially enter the fray, lest we alert the enemy and bring disaster upon ourselves!"

The monk Zhixin, who has the highest status, seniority and level of cultivation, finally made the final decision!

In the martial arts training ground, Xiao Ying, who was practicing, seemed to have sensed something and turned his head to look at the place where the monks gathered!
There is no way. Xiao Ying’s starting point is too high. The hostile forces directly have the most powerful celestial beings in the world, which makes Xiao Ying feel insecure!
As a holy place of Buddhism, Qiling Temple must have celestial monks, probably more than one!
……

At night, the air at Qiling Temple was filled with the lingering scent of sandalwood and the faint sounds of Zen, creating a tranquil and solemn atmosphere. After training and practicing, and bathing to purify himself, Xiao Ying wandered around the temple, familiarizing himself with its surroundings, and before he knew it, he arrived at the remote and rather desolate relic courtyard.
To put it simply, the Relic Courtyard is a cemetery or graveyard. It is also known as the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas. It is one of the ten halls of the four courtyards, ten halls and thirty-six pavilions of the Qiling Temple. It is indeed the burial place of tens of thousands of Buddhas. It covers a vast area and has pagodas like a forest.

Relic pagoda, Buddha's body pavilion, memorial tablet hall...

Xiao Ying wandered around the vast relic compound as if no one was around, without being stopped or questioned. He even saw the relics and the remains of eminent monks with his own eyes and touched them with his own hands, and no one stopped him!
No matter it is one of the ten halls of the dead, the ancestral cemetery, or those priceless relics, remains of eminent monks, etc., it is naturally impossible to be defenseless. Instead, it is one of the most heavily guarded places in the temple.

This is the attitude of Qiling Temple!

Regardless of Xiao Ying's feelings towards Buddhism, he accepted this favor and kindness.

Sadly, it turns out...

The Blood Demon Picture has no interest in relics or corpses, and cannot accept them as star souls.

"Hey……"

Arriving at the gate of the relic courtyard, Xiao Ying sighed, shook his head and was about to leave!

"Amitabha!"

Just as I turned around, a Buddhist chant that calmed my mind and focused my soul started to sound...

Xiao Ying couldn't help but shudder, his heart was startled, and when he turned around, he saw an old monk wearing a golden robe and with white eyebrows!

"It appeared silently again. I wonder if scaring people will kill them?"

Xiao Ying complained in his heart, but he quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Master!"

Whether it was the fact that he appeared silently in such a close place, or the golden silk cassock, it both represented that he was a high-ranking official of the Qiling Temple, and his cultivation level was unfathomable!

Practice!

You must practice with all your strength!

This damn world is so insecure!
"Why is Donor Xiao shaking his head and sighing? Didn't you get what you wanted... in the relic temple?"

Master Lingming did not announce his Dharma name, but instead looked kind and concerned.

"This... definitely didn't meet my original expectations!"

Xiao Ying hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully. After a pause, he added, "Of course, this is a personal matter of mine and has nothing to do with this place!"

"Master Xiao's cultivation level... is indeed a bit low!"

Master Lingming nodded like a kind elder and commented with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, he flipped his hand and took out an ancient scroll made of unknown material that looked like animal skin. He handed it to Xiao Ying and said:

"Donor Xiao may wish to practice this method! If you can master it, you may even reach immortality!"

"What a loud tone!"

Xiao Ying pondered in his heart, and took it with surprise...

"The Pure Dharma and Bright Spirit Classic"!
"What kind of technique is this? It doesn't seem to be among the 72 supreme Buddhist techniques that are so feared by the world! How dare you claim to be a classic?"

Confused, Xiao Ying looked up, but the old monk had disappeared...

"Remember! This code cannot be shown or passed down to others. It can only be studied and researched by the donor! After you become a disciple, remember to return it to our temple!"

(End of this chapter)