The Eastern Emperor of all Heavens did not wish to become a Buddha.

Chapter 12 Bodhi Seeds Connected to Buddhism

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As the new "Great Brahma Prajna" was activated, the Buddha light emanating from Zhong Xu underwent subtle adjustments and changes, becoming increasingly pure and clear.

However, deep within this pure Buddhist light, it seems, lies the most terrifying demonic nature in the world.

The two are like the Yin and Yang of the Great Dao, forming a single entity.

This is the true unity of Buddha and demon!
After an unknown amount of time, when the transformation of his own essence, energy, and spirit reached its limit, Zhong Xu slowly restrained his aura and stopped the circulation of his internal energy technique.

Reflecting on himself, he felt that compared to before, his physical strength, the depth of his true energy, and the sharpness of his mind had all greatly improved.

Although it was just a change in the cultivation method, Zhong Xu felt as if he had been reborn.

At the same time, with the transformation of his own essence, energy and spirit, he felt that there was something special in his body, and he had an indescribable sense of harmony with this universe.

Sensing the changes within his body, Zhong Xu had a sudden realization.

After absorbing a wisp of Amitabha Buddha's will, his own essence, energy, and spirit changed accordingly, and he now possesses the qualifications to cultivate the Heaven-Covering Technique.

'Damn, I really do have a connection with Buddhism; even coming into this world, I can't escape it!'

He couldn't help but mentally complain, and for a moment, Zhong Xu didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

The good news is that his strength has increased, and he has received the supreme inheritance of the Buddhist art of "Buddha's Palm," which has also deepened his understanding of Buddhism.

Buddhist practice places the greatest emphasis on Zen mind and enlightenment. If one understands the true meaning of Buddhism, one's future practice will surely progress by leaps and bounds.

If one cannot comprehend the true meaning of Buddhism and one's Zen mind is clouded, one can only refine oneself step by step.

Simply put, this is the difference between sudden enlightenment and gradual enlightenment, which applies to different practitioners.

Now, through his previous enlightenment, Zhong Xu has gained a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Buddhism and the practice of "Great Brahma Prajna," which will make his future practice twice as effective.

The bad news is that he feels he is becoming more and more in tune with Buddhism.

With the inheritance of the "Buddha's Palm" technique, he can now even play the role of the Buddha's successor!

'No, my practice of Buddhist techniques is merely a transition; I have no intention of actually seeing the Buddha!'

Shaking his head inwardly, Zhong Xu thought of the cultivation system of this world, which was a system based on the body as a seed, and an idea immediately came to mind.

'Now that I can cultivate the Heaven-Covering Technique, I need to quickly find a suitable cultivation method for myself.'

"First, I'll rule out Buddhist practices. Ideally, I should choose a Taoist lineage that can rival Buddhism, thus balancing my connection with Buddhism!"

Thinking of this, Zhong Xu recalled the initial chapter of the Daoist scriptures that were ubiquitous on the ancient star of the Big Dipper.

This scripture was created by the Supreme Lord of Morality in this universe and is hailed as the most powerful foundation-building technique in the world.

The Supreme Lord of Morality truly deserves his reputation as a renowned figure throughout the myriad realms. The Daoist scriptures He created may not be the most powerful texts, but they are the most universal teachings, suitable for everyone, regardless of their aptitude.

Although only the initial version has been passed down, it can still guide people onto the path of cultivation and lay the deepest foundation.

Moreover, if Zhong Xu remembers correctly, the Daoist scripture "Lunhai Chapter" exists in the tomb of the Azure Emperor, so there is a chance to obtain it.

'By practicing the techniques created by the Daoist Ancestor, I should be able to break free from this deep ties with Buddhism!'

Zhong Xu couldn't help but pray in his heart, secretly asking the Dao Ancestor for protection.

Given his impure mind, he felt that attaining enlightenment was more reliable than becoming a Buddha.

With various thoughts swirling in his mind, Zhong Xu finished thoroughly examining the changes within his body and slowly opened his eyes.

Wow

The ancient Bodhi tree swayed its branches and leaves, which then transformed into endless spiritual light and dissipated into the world, completely exhausting its last trace of spiritual energy.

Amidst the radiant light, Zhong Xu's eyes were deep and compassionate, emanating a pure and peaceful Buddhist light that mingled with the bright light of the ancient lamp beside him, creating a harmonious scene.

The changes in the ancient Bodhi tree also awakened Ye Fan and the others who were not far away.

After a brief moment of being stunned by the otherworldly scene before them, they quickly came up.

At this moment, everyone, including Ye Fan, looked at the young monk in front of them differently.

The sacred and magnificent scene they had witnessed was so awe-inspiring that it reminded them of the Buddha, who attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Even if this master is not the Buddha, he probably won't be too far off in the future.

Seeing everyone step forward, Zhong Xu also stood up. At the same time, he looked at the Bodhi seed in his hand and noticed that the original Buddha pattern on it had disappeared, revealing entirely new lines.

The wisp of Amitabha Buddha's will that was originally contained within this Bodhi seed has disappeared, restoring its essence as the seed of the immortal elixir.

Perhaps it was because he had absorbed a wisp of Amitabha Buddha's will, or perhaps it was because of the golden Buddha in his own spiritual world, Zhong Xu felt that he had established some kind of connection with this Bodhi seed.

Following this connection, Zhong Xu's heart stirred, and with a hum, the Bodhi seed entered his body and landed in the palm of the golden Buddha.

Surrounded by rays of Buddhist light, the Bodhi seeds seemed to be constantly absorbing the Buddhist essence contained within the Buddha statue and undergoing continuous transformation.

Sensing this, Zhong Xu's eye twitched again.

The Elixir of Immortality is a product of the Dao Fruit of an Immortal King, and its essence is even superior to that of the Great Emperors who suppressed an era in this universe.

Now, the golden Buddha derived from the "Buddha's Palm" lineage can actually affect it. Just how extraordinary is the origin of this lineage?

'What kind of world was the Jade Dynasty world I transmigrated to before?'

'And who was this great master, the old monk who casually passed on this skill to me?'

Just as Zhong Xu was pondering this, Ye Fan and the others stepped forward.

Seeing this, he temporarily suppressed these thoughts and looked at Ye Fan and the others.

"Grandmaster!"

Upon arriving before Zhong Xu, everyone immediately bowed, their demeanor and expressions becoming extremely respectful.

They had no choice but to be respectful; this person was very likely to become a great figure like the Buddha, a patriarch!
If they could gain the favor of this powerful figure, they might not become Buddhas or Ancestors, but at least they could embark on the path of cultivation and return to Earth.

Ye Fan stepped forward, looked at the ancient temple beside him, and asked with a strange look in his eyes, "Master, is this really the legendary Great Thunderclap Temple?"

"good."

Zhong Xu nodded and looked at the ancient temple next to him, saying, "This place was once the place where Shakyamuni practiced. There are still some Buddhist artifacts left in the ancient temple. You can go in and search for them to see if you can obtain some spiritual guidance."

Having already obtained the two most precious treasures, the Bodhi seed and the ancient bronze lamp, he naturally did not want to touch the ordinary Buddhist artifacts in the ancient temple in any way, so as to avoid deepening his connection with Buddhism.

Upon hearing Zhong Xu's words, everyone's eyes lit up. After bowing, they quickly entered the ancient temple.

Zhong Xu did not go in, but instead focused his gaze on the four characters "Da Lei Yin Si" on the plaque of the ancient temple, and the six-character mantra of Buddhism faintly echoed in his mind.

Before long, the group emerged from the ancient temple. Some had found Buddhist artifacts and were beaming with joy, while others came out empty-handed and looked dejected.

Having emerged empty-handed, Pang Bo surveyed his surroundings before finally fixing his gaze on the plaque of the Great Thunderclap Temple.

Seeing this, Zhong Xu's lips twitched slightly, and he coughed lightly: "Cough cough, the plaque of the Great Thunderclap Temple cannot be moved lightly. Many demons that Shakyamuni subdued are suppressed beneath this ancient temple. This plaque contains sealing power. If it is moved lightly, it may allow the demons beneath it to break free."

'what! '

Pang Bo shrank back, only then remembering that there was a Buddhist master next to him, and that he had actually wanted to take down the plaque of the Great Thunderclap Temple.

Fortunately, I didn't take any action, otherwise I might have been exorcised by demons.

"demon."

The others' expressions changed drastically, and their gazes toward the ground beneath the ancient temple were filled with fear.

Some people familiar with Buddhist scriptures immediately thought of the legendary eighteen levels of hell.

In an instant, everyone became restless and wanted to leave as soon as possible.

I thought it was a sacred Buddhist site, but it turned out to be a den of demons.

"Let's go!"

After glancing at the ancient temple, Zhong Xu did not linger. Instead, he said directly, "The five-colored altar beneath the bronze coffin should have absorbed enough energy to open the Star Gate again."

With a flick of his sleeve, brushing the dust off his robes, Zhong Xu strode off into the distance without entering the ancient temple.

If, like in the original story, the seal on this place is broken, allowing the Great Sage Crocodile Ancestor to escape, Zhong Xu's current small body wouldn't be able to withstand it. He would probably have no choice but to summon the Eastern Emperor Bell and travel through time again.

Seeing this, the others quickly followed Zhong Xu, fearing that a demon might suddenly emerge from underground and drag them in.

As Zhong Xu's figure disappeared, the entire ancient temple began to tremble slightly, and the four characters "Da Lei Yin" on the plaque emitted a soft light.

(End of this chapter)