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

Chapter 310 The smaller the threat, the greater the threat.
“This person is from the Sky Patrol Bureau. I had a conflict with him before in the courtyard of the Bitter Zen Temple.”

Following his divine sense, Chen Qing directly descended to this place and "saw" Yan Feng and his group's every word and action, as if he were there, right beside them!
However, Yan Feng and the others seemed oblivious and continued discussing their countermeasures.

Shortly after Yan Feng finished speaking, new news came in!

First, his informant urgently reported that the Buddhist treasure that had attracted so much attention had flown into Chen Qiu's palm right before everyone's eyes and been subdued by him!

Chen Qing listened from the side, thinking that the news spread very quickly, and that the Sky Patrol Division must have spies inside the Kuchan Temple.

Upon hearing this, Yan Feng's heart skipped a beat, realizing that the situation was spiraling out of control!
Sure enough, the reply from above arrived shortly afterward.

However, the reply was filled with dissatisfaction and anger, stating that communication with the Lotus Realm was not going smoothly, and that the other party was adamant in their attitude, refusing to hand over the person on the grounds that "Buddhist precepts are based on karma and outsiders should not interfere."

"Outrageous!" Yan Feng was immediately enraged. "No matter how prosperous a Buddhist temple is, it is still a subject. How can it defy the law?"

“Yan Feng, don’t be angry. There are still a few key points that haven’t been explained in this message. It seems that Kuchan Temple doesn’t have a clear understanding of the seriousness of this matter,” the tone in the message was calmer. “Don’t be angry. Wait outside the temple for now. Commander Yan Luming has personally led people to provide support. They will arrive soon. When they arrive, you will cooperate with him and act together.”

The words were spoken, and then silence fell.

"Still waiting for orders!" Yan Feng sighed, his eyes full of dissatisfaction. "That Chen Qiu is incredibly cunning! He's entangled with the Rebellious Alliance and also with Buddhism! The longer we delay, the deeper his connection with Buddhism will become! Given Buddhism's power and influence in the Immortal Dynasty, once they're linked, it will be extremely difficult to touch him! We must take advantage of his rising fame and unstable position, and while Buddhism may still have doubts, to forcibly take him away using the authority of the Immortal Dynasty, severing his ties with Buddhism! Otherwise, there will definitely be future troubles!"

Upon hearing these words, Chen Qing's divine sense stirred, and he began to scrutinize Yan Feng closely.

Yan Feng pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over his subordinates, showing a tendency to order a forced entry into the Kuchan Temple.

"Chief, think twice!"

Just then, a capable-looking man dressed in the uniform of a deputy commander stepped forward and offered words of advice to dissuade him.

This man, named Zhao Ping, was a veteran under Yan Feng. Born into a prestigious family, he was meticulous and always cautious. He said in a low voice, "We have been ordered to stand by, and the commander is on his way. To act without authorization at this time would be a violation of orders. If we were to clash with the Buddhist sect, the consequences would be unimaginable! It would be better to wait for the commander to arrive before making a decision."

Yan Feng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he shouted, "Zhao Ping! You're an old man now, haven't you heard the saying, 'A general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders'? Those old men up there... they've been living in the capital for so long, used to issuing commands, they don't know the difficulties of getting things done below! Everything has to be weighed and smoothed out by them, thinking that peace can be achieved through negotiation! If we really follow their rules, nothing will get done! In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken!"

Seeing that Yan Feng was determined to kill, everyone knew that it would be difficult to dissuade him, and many showed hesitation and fear. Kuchan Temple was an important Buddhist site with many experts and a powerful array protecting it. It would not be easy to force your way in.
Chen Qing was impressed by this person. Although the other party was targeting him, he had a decisive and ruthless manner. So he thought to himself, "If this person insists, it will indeed be a minor calamity."

At this moment, another, younger centurion, his eyes darting around, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Commander, I just received intelligence that the Five Elements Army's traitors are also active nearby. Why don't we temporarily set aside Chenqiu and wipe out that group of rebels first? It would be another meritorious deed, and it wouldn't lead to a direct conflict with the Buddhist sect..."

"The Five Elements Army?" Yan Feng shook his head. "They're nothing but a bunch of clowns causing trouble! No matter how great their threat, it's still visible. They use violence and damage our territory and cities! This kind of threat may seem huge, but it can't shake the foundation of the Immortal Dynasty! The greater the threat, the more attention it attracts, and the smaller the threat becomes. But the Rebellious Alliance is different..."

"Oh?" Chen Qing was also curious upon hearing this and wanted to hear Yan Feng's insights, so he became more focused.

Then Yan Feng continued, "The members of the Rebellious Alliance are scattered in various places, many of them lurking within the Immortal Dynasty, spreading rumors and bewitching people! The threat may seem small and hidden, but it is like a malignant tumor. The smaller the threat, the less vigilant people are, the greater the threat! Once they collude with Buddhism, working together from both inside and outside, they will become a major threat capable of destroying the country and wiping out the race! This Chen Qiu is very likely someone they pushed out to establish contact with Buddhism! Once all parties unite, it can directly impact the Immortal Dynasty's system!"

His statement that "the greater the threat, the smaller the threat; the smaller the threat, the greater the threat" left everyone bewildered, exchanging bewildered glances, wondering if the commander had lost his mind and was speaking incoherently.

Chen Qing, however, sensed something amiss and couldn't help but glance at him, thinking to himself, "This person is quite insightful. If he were to become an enemy, he would be a real headache."

On the other side, because Yan Feng had long held considerable power, and seeing that he was determined, although the others were unwilling, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and prepare to follow him, due to military orders and past authority.

But then, at that very moment...

"Amitabha."

A Buddhist chant rang out from outside the forest.

Then, a monk dressed in a moon-white robe and holding prayer beads slowly walked from the end of the forest path.

Chen Qing's divine sense also extended over there, and he saw that the monk had delicate features and a harmonious aura, and was obviously a Golden Core cultivator!
"Why is it that the more scarce the spiritual energy is, the more Golden Core cultivators there are? In the past, a sect would only have a few people, including the sect leader, but now this Kuchan Temple alone has many. What is the reason for this?"

Just as he was pondering this in secret, the monk arrived in front of Yan Feng and the others.

"Esteemed benefactors, Kuchan Temple is a pure Buddhist sanctuary and does not welcome weapons. Please leave." The monk stood with one hand raised in a palm-up gesture, his tone calm, but his words revealed a forceful edge.

"A peaceful place?" Yan Feng stepped forward, his murderous aura surging. "Hiding a wanted criminal of the imperial court, you call that peaceful? Make way!"

"Your obsession runs too deep, benefactor. You don't realize that Benefactor Chen is not someone you can easily harm. This humble monk has come to help and protect you, not to force you! However, if you can't understand kind words, then this humble monk does possess some knowledge of magic!" The monk shook his head slightly, saying no more, simply raising the prayer beads in his hand. "Buzz—"

In an instant, the Buddhist beads shone brightly, and resonated faintly with the Three Lives Mirror hanging high above the Kuchan Temple!
The mirror turns, and the light shines through!

An immense pressure suddenly descended!

"Uh!"

Yan Feng, who was the first to be hit, grunted and retreated more than ten steps in one go. Each step left a deep footprint on the ground, from which wisps of blue smoke rose!
The elite Sky Patrol officers behind him were staggering, with the weaker ones pale and sweating profusely, making it difficult for them to even stand up!

At the same time, Chen Qing's divine sense was also enveloped by the mirror light. His divine sense trembled, and then he heard a strange sound coming from the source of the mirror light. But when he focused his attention to capture it, it had already disappeared without a trace!
"Could it be that the remains in the mirror have reacted with the Buddhist aura in my mind again?"

the other side.

Yan Feng's forehead veins bulged. He saw that most people, including Deputy Commander Zhao Ping, had lowered their weapons and looked helpless and retreating. He immediately sensed something was wrong!

He realized that some people were simply taking advantage of the situation, using the monk as a shield to retreat in a seemingly logical way!
"Foolish! If you cower and hesitate today, you will surely bring great trouble! Your ability to act arrogantly and recklessly is not due to your own meager cultivation, but to the system of the Immortal Dynasty! Once the system collapses, when the nest is overturned, how can any egg remain intact?"

However, most of the subordinates remained silent and lowered their heads, not wanting to fight to the death. After all, their monthly salary was not much, and it was not worth fighting this obviously unapproachable monk for the sake of their superior's personal ideals!
"Ugh!"

With a sigh, Yan Feng knew that a lone tree cannot support a forest.

"Enough! Let's go! This matter at Kuchan Temple is not over yet!"

He almost ground his teeth to powder, filled with resentment and bitterness, and turned around first, staggering as he retreated out of the woods.

The officers of the Sky Patrol Division felt as if they had been granted a pardon and quickly followed.

"Whether there are any further developments is none of your business as a mere patrol officer." The monk watched the crowd disappear into the distance, shook his head, put away his prayer beads, and turned back to the temple.

However, Chen Qing's divine sense did not intend to return. Instead, he planned to continue exploring along the thick line of cause and effect to see if there was any follow-up. He felt that Yan Feng was not simple at all.

However, he had only followed the divine sense for less than a hundred feet when he felt a tightness and fatigue!

"This method is indeed quite restrictive in its initial practice." Chen Qing suddenly realized that although the "Lotus Platform Awakening Profound Mantra" was extremely mysterious due to the Dao Fruit, he was still a beginner and his realm was not deep enough. He could not truly be like those legendary great supernatural beings who could send others across mountains and rivers with a mere recitation of his name. "I cannot force it. I will take it back for now and see if I can learn from it with my Qi-carried spiritual consciousness in the future to enhance it!"

With a thought, he withdrew the extended divine thought and then settled down to meditate and comprehend it.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Dharma assembly at Kuchan Temple came to an end. Although many people lingered, the entire temple gradually returned to tranquility. Although everyone had their own concerns, no one dared to disturb the peace.

But an uninvited guest arrived outside.

At noon, a young monk suddenly arrived. Without announcing himself, he entered the temple and, upon seeing the welcoming monk, said, "It is said that a monk who has been reborn as the Great Sun of Enlightenment has appeared here?"

"So you are a reincarnated Buddhist disciple!" The welcoming monk recognized the visitor and bowed his head upon hearing this, saying, "Reporting to the Buddhist disciple, Benefactor Chen is indeed meditating here."

The young monk nodded and said, "Alright! Go and announce that Xuan Tan from the Golden Peak of the Western Desert has come to visit. As fellow reincarnated Buddhas, let the reincarnated monk come out to greet him."

The passersby around were all taken aback by these words, wondering who this person was and how arrogant he was!

"Amitabha."

The old monk Jingyan appeared just in time and bowed respectfully to the young monk, saying, "Buddha Xuantan has graced our humble temple with his presence. We apologize for not welcoming you properly. If you are here to see Benefactor Chen, you will have to wait a while. He is currently in seclusion, comprehending profound arts, and cannot bear to be disturbed. If you have any guidance, Buddha, please allow me to convey it to you, or we can move to the guest hall, where I will serve you tea and we can discuss it in detail."

Xuan Tan, the Buddhist disciple, said indifferently, "You mere abbot of the lower academy, do you even deserve to discuss matters with me? Just lead the way, there's no need for further words."

"As the host, it is my duty to protect our honored guest and help him in his spiritual practice," said the old monk Jingyan. He did not back down. "As a Buddhist disciple, you are of noble status and should know proper etiquette. Forcibly entering a guest's house is not the way of a guest and will also damage your reputation."

Xuan Tan, the Buddhist disciple, gently shook his head and said calmly, "My presence here is a matter of courtesy. If Chen Qiu truly has awakened his own nature, he should be accepted as my disciple. I am a reincarnated Buddha, in charge of the wonders of the vast ocean. It is his destiny to impart the Dao to him. Quickly step aside and do not make a mistake for yourself."

(End of this chapter)