There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 305 I Have a Secret!
A sharp blade of will condensed from the depths of the Purple Mansion, and slashed fiercely at the returning, vast and complex divine will!
"Shoot-"

Amidst the sound of tearing silk,

That massive cluster of divine thoughts containing countless distracting ideas was actually forcibly stripped from Chen Qing's pure original divine thoughts by this one strike!

However, it did not dissipate. Instead, guided by the Dharma, it collapsed and condensed on its own in a corner of the Purple Mansion, eventually transforming into a strange ball of light that was constantly rolling and intertwined with golden light and mixed-color air currents. It was like an independent inner landscape seed, suspended in the Purple Mansion, clearly distinct from Chen Qing's origin!
However, countless distracting thoughts continued to radiate from within, still trying to corrupt Chen Qing's divine sense in his Purple Mansion. But because they had been cut off, he could suppress them with the slightest distraction.

Meanwhile, at the same moment that immense divine thought was severed and manifested independently...

"boom!"

Chen Qing, who was sitting on the futon, suddenly burst out with golden light that was several feet long!

A dazzling Buddhist light soared into the sky, accompanied by chanting of Buddhist hymns, illuminating and highlighting the entire Eight Treasures Merit Pool, making it resemble a sacred Buddhist realm!

A powerful pressure emanated from Chen Qing and spread outwards in all directions!
"This...this is?!"

Mang Shoutuo, Zheng Qingtian, and the others, who were about to step forward, were forced to retreat repeatedly by this sudden divine pressure, their faces filled with horror!
The white-bearded old monk and others, who had previously harbored doubts about Chen Qing, were now even more astonished. Feeling the Buddhist majesty that far surpassed ordinary Golden Core cultivators and even faintly touched upon the Nascent Soul level, their minds were shaken!

“The Buddha’s light shines everywhere, and majesty arises naturally! Such a sight cannot be created by ordinary circumstances.” The old monk Jingyan put his hands together and smiled broadly. “Indeed, he is a reincarnation of a true Buddha, and his wisdom is beginning to shine!”

As the golden light faded, Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes. He looked down at his palm, where the moonlight on the rim of the bronze goblet had dimmed, and there was no longer any trace of its mystique.

Only within the Purple Palace, the independent inner light cluster containing a vast amount of incense offerings, vows, and complex thoughts continued to pulse.

"The poison of incense can be temporarily isolated with the method of eliminating evil, but this is not a long-term solution." Chen Qing thought to himself, "It seems that finding a superior method of refining the spirit is now urgent."

The room fell silent for a moment.

The attendees displayed a variety of emotions, including envy, jealousy, resentment, and doubt.

Anyone could see that the ownership of this extraordinary treasure was already settled, but the result was truly unexpected by most people.

Ignoring the thoughts of the crowd, the old monk Jingyan quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and said with a face full of joy: "Amitabha! Congratulations, benefactor, on receiving this precious Dharma and being guided to see the true Buddha in the human world!"

"Guidance? A true Buddha in the human world?" Chen Qing looked up. "What do you mean by that, Master?"

The old monk Jingyan explained with a smile: "You must have just been transcending worldly affairs and received the Dharma transmission from Hongyan, thus obtaining an unparalleled opportunity! The source of this opportunity is the Buddha in the human realm who sits in the pure lotus wonderland! They are all enlightened beings in the human realm, at least having attained the great power of the golden body of Dharma, managing the incense offerings of their respective regions, and passing on the supreme Dharma!"

"At least attained the Dharma Aspect?" Chen Qing pressed on, "From what you're saying, the Lotus Dharma Realm behind you has someone above the Dharma Aspect level overseeing it?"

“Of course.” The old monk Jingyan nodded, his voice filled with reverence. “The Dharma Form is the final step in refining the spirit and seeking the Dao, and it is also the foundation for establishing the Dao’s foundation of reality and illusion. But the Great Dao is boundless, and above the Dharma Form, there is the supreme realm of uniting with the Dao and breaking through illusion!”

"Uniting with the Dao and breaking through the void..." Chen Qing's gaze narrowed slightly as he pressed on, "What mysteries lie within this realm?"

In his heart, he thought that in his previous life, during the Li Qing Dynasty, the spiritual energy in the human world was still abundant and the immortal dynasty was still at its peak. At most, he had heard of the Dharma Aspect. How come in this time of decline of spiritual energy, even a random branch of Buddhism has a Dharma Aspect sitting in charge?

Seeing his keen interest, the old monk Jingyan didn't hold back and said frankly, "Those who unite with the Dao and break through the void have three stages. The first is called Yang Shen Manifestation, which transcends the shackles of the physical body, allowing the spirit to roam the vast void. With a thought, one can split into three bodies and manifest sainthood in all realms. The second is called True Unity and Union with the Dao, where the body merges with the Dao, refines the laws, usurps the Heavenly Eye, and wields the true seed of the Dao in one region. The third is called Great Luo Return to Truth, where the whole body manifests chaotic energy, and one's words are the imperial edicts of the Heavenly Dao. One is impervious to all eons, untouched by cause and effect, and attains great freedom and great ease!"

“The Yang God manifests, the True One unites with the Dao, the Great Luo returns to its true form…” Chen Qing pondered these words, his eyes gleaming with wonder. His mind raced, comparing them with what he already knew, verifying and deducing the truth. Moreover, he had heard many familiar names in the old monk's words, but in the past, he had only glimpsed them fragmentarily; now, they were all connected!

Seeing that he was engrossed in the discussion, the old monk Jingyan stopped speaking at the right time and said, "Many of the mysteries of these three realms involve the fundamental principles of heaven and earth. If there is no corresponding realm to protect them or special secret methods to restrain them, ordinary cultivators will often forget them in the blink of an eye and find it difficult to keep them in their hearts. It is even more inconvenient to talk about them here. If you are interested in this, I can tell you in detail later."

Chen Qing's eyes flashed, and he asked, "Does the master mean there is a way to break through this restriction?"

The old monk Jingyan smiled and nodded, but did not respond immediately. Instead, he steered the conversation back to the strange phenomenon he had just witnessed: "Since you have been received by the Buddha in the human realm, I wonder which virtuous person you have formed a connection with? Have you heard any Dharma teachings? Such an opportunity is rare indeed! If you can take advantage of this connection to cultivate and perfect your relationship with that virtuous person, you may even be able to receive their guidance in the future, leading you to the infinitely mysterious and pure Lotus Realm, where you can achieve physical sainthood and enjoy eternal bliss!"

"Mysterious Buddhist Realm?" Chen Qing recalled the strange scene of golden pipes drawing soul power and Buddhas enjoying incense offerings, and remembered the countless soul projections on lotus platforms. Without any longing, he shook his head and said, "Just now, in the rush, I only felt that the will was vast and boundless, and it was difficult to distinguish which venerable one it was."

That's the truth; he really didn't know the origin or name of the Buddha's phantom.

“It was my oversight.” The old monk Jingyan suddenly realized and then said, “In our Lotus lineage, there are four main Buddhas who preside over the Pure Lotus Realm: the Ancient Buddha of Wonderful Truth who is in charge of ‘wisdom to save from calamities’, the Dharma Lord of Compassionate Salvation who is in charge of ‘compassionate redemption’, the Venerable Lord of Nirvana who is in charge of ‘extinction and reincarnation’, and the Wrathful King who practices ‘Vajra to subdue demons’. They are all great deities who integrate the three realms and eight scenes and have obtained the position of the underworld.”

Unify the three paths?

Is the underworld in charge of this?

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's mind raced. He was about to follow the clues of the Buddha's phantom to ask some questions when he saw the old monk Jingyan suddenly raise his hand and make a grabbing motion towards him!
A wisp of golden light, about to dissipate, was drawn into his palm. Then, the old monk rubbed his five fingers together, and the golden light transformed into a strange symbol with an intricate structure!

Upon seeing the talisman, the old monk Jingyan was first taken aback, then revealed a look of surprise!
"This aura and rhythm... it's actually the Cihang Dharma Master?!"

Then, he looked at Chen Qing again.

"The Dharma Master Cihang is in charge of compassionate salvation and universal salvation of all beings. His Dharma is the most gentle and mellow, which is of great help in consolidating one's foundation and enlightening one's wisdom! The great sun phenomenon of awakened nature that you previously possessed is even more in line with the Dharma Master's path! This is a preordained destiny!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's mind raced. The immense will he had just sensed was hardly "gentle and mellow."

At this moment, the old monk Jingyan put his hands together in prayer and said repeatedly, “Excellent! Benefactor, you are blessed with such a karmic connection to Buddhism, and you are destined to enter my Lotus Dharma Realm and inherit the great path of the Compassionate Dharma Master! Once this matter is settled, I will immediately inform the sect and arrange the follow-up matters for you! At that time, a master will come to explain the profound mystery of merging with the Tao and breaking through the void, and guide you onto the supreme righteous path!”

Chen Qing replied, "You seem to have forgotten that I am a disciple of the Hidden Star Sect, and I already have a lineage of Daoist teachings."

The old monk Jingyan smiled and said, "This is not a problem. My family has a tradition of saying this. I will tell you all about it after this matter is settled."

Upon hearing this, Ling Jue and the other Hidden Star Sect members' expressions changed drastically, and they hesitated to speak.

But Chen Qing didn't ask any more questions. His gaze returned to the bronze jue in his hand, and he asked, "Is this now mine?"

Upon hearing this, the Venerable Monk Jingyan said solemnly, “Of course! It is a rule of the Dharma assembly that rare treasures choose their own masters, and it is also a matter of destiny! From this moment on, the Moon-Inviting Robe belongs to you, benefactor! I hope you will make good use of this treasure and not fail the expectations of the Compassionate Dharma Master!”

Chen Qing said no more and put away the bronze jue. On the surface, it seemed like he had gained an opportunity, but in reality, it was returning the item to its rightful owner. As for whether there were any hidden dangers, he would have to deal with them slowly in the future.

Feeling the swirling incense smoke and prayers within his Purple Mansion, he knew that his trip to the Kuchan Temple had been fruitful, but the troubles and hidden dangers that followed were equally numerous.

"However, if we can take advantage of this opportunity to infiltrate the Buddhist community and thus participate in, or even lead, the future revival of the Demon Buddha, that would be even better."

But Chen Qing also knew that this matter could not be rushed, so with a flick of his long sleeve, he put the bronze wine vessel into his sleeve.

"boom!"

suddenly!

The ancient cultivator's phantom, imprisoned by the Buddha's light, let out an unwilling roar, and its spiritual light suddenly exploded, actually breaking through the Buddha's light barrier set up by the old monk Jingyan!
"You have destroyed the foundation of my path and taken away my place of refuge! I will not let this go today!"

The phantom roared, carrying a fierce and destructive aura of mutual destruction, and rushed straight at Chen Qing!
"Master, be careful!"

"Good brother!"

Upon seeing this, Mang Shoutuo, Zheng Qingtian, and the others' expressions changed drastically, and they instantly raised their qi and blood and magic power, ready to intervene!
The old monk Jingyan's expression darkened, and his lips moved slightly!

"No need!"

Chen Qing stopped everyone's movements. The moment the ancient cultivator's phantom pounced in front of him, he advanced instead of retreating, and suddenly flicked his long sleeves!
"Buzz!"

The bronze goblet that had just been put away reappeared, hovering in his palm!
The dim moonlight on the body of the jue suddenly lit up, and a terrifying suction force burst forth from the mouth of the jue!

"what?!"

The ancient cultivator's illusory figure abruptly stopped in its forward momentum, a look of horror appearing on its face!
"How could you master this thing so quickly?!"

He knew that after this treasure was refined by the Buddhist sect, it was heavily restricted and difficult to control. Even if the treasure recognized its master, it would be impossible for it to be as easy to use and operate as one's own in such a short time!

However, that terrifying suction force was undeniable, pulling his illusory figure towards Juekou!

In his shock, he lost all resolve to perish together with others. He turned around and was about to transform into a streak of light and escape!

"Trying to leave now? Too late!"

Chen Qing urged the bronze jue to increase its suction power!

"Stop!" The ancient cultivator's illusory figure roared urgently, calling out to Chen Qing just as it was about to be completely sucked into the vessel, "Let me leave! I can tell you a secret! A secret about the true origin of this vessel, and why it has been targeted by the Buddhist sect! This matter concerns the Jiang family, the Xu family, the Primordial Daoist, and is also involved in a great opportunity!"

"Oh?"

Chen Qing's heart stirred. He was already puzzled about the origin of this ancient cultivator's remnant soul. After all, judging from this person's methods, he did not follow the Buddhist path. But when he heard his doubts, he didn't wait for the person to finish speaking before making a fist with his five fingers!

"Whoosh-"

The suction force surged, and the ancient cultivator's phantom, filled with endless resentment and unspoken secrets, was swallowed into the bronze goblet and fell silent.

Chen Qing flipped his wrist and put the bronze jue away again.

"senior……"

The wandering Taoist was dumbfounded. How could this opportunity, which everyone envied, have disappeared in the blink of an eye?

Seeing Chen Qing's nonchalant demeanor, he didn't dare to question him for a moment, and could only purse his lips with a faint sadness on his face.

(End of this chapter)