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

Chapter 318 Buddha Manifests His Power
Lei Du, the office of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

The atmosphere was somber.

Commander Yan Luming looked at the latest urgent intelligence report, his face ashen.

Below, Zhou Qing was sitting silently with several powerful commanders of the Sky Patrol Division.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Finally, a burly man with a full beard couldn't hold back any longer and stood up to ask, "My lord, what exactly is going on? Tell me!" His rough voice echoed throughout the room, "Didn't they say they caught a big fish this time?"

"A big fish?" Yan Luming sneered and handed the letter to Zhou Qingzheng. "Mr. Zhou, I'll trouble you to read it to them."

Zhou Qingzheng vaguely guessed what it was about, but when he took the document and read it, his expression suddenly changed. He then read aloud: "...He manifested the Dharma form of enlightenment, seemingly a reincarnation of an ancient Buddha, and was treated as an honored guest by the Kuchan Temple and the Lotus Dharma Realm..."

After Zhou Qingzheng finished reading the intelligence, the room fell silent.

"An ancient Buddha reincarnated?" Yan Luming sneered. "Even if he is truly an ancient Buddha, it cannot absolve him of his crimes of colluding with the Rebellious Alliance and assassinating my colleagues in the Sky Patrol Division! The laws of the Immortal Dynasty are strict and cannot be desecrated!"

As everyone was shocked by the intelligence, he suddenly stood up, his blood surging and spreading throughout his body: "Pass on my order! Deploy the Xie Zhi Guards to accompany me to the Ku Chan Temple! At the same time, send a letter to the Northern Frontier Garrison, ordering them to cooperate in sealing off the border, allowing entry but not exit! I want to see whether this reincarnated ancient Buddha has a bigger ego or the sharper blade of my Immortal Dynasty!"

“Commander, please reconsider!” a seasoned and prudent deputy envoy hurriedly advised. “This matter has already touched upon the very foundations of Buddhism, and that person is said to have some background and connections. If not handled properly, it could cause upheaval in the court and among the people! Should we first inform our superiors and ask the court for a decision?”

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures! By the time those old men in the court finish their debate, it'll be too late!" Yan Luming waved his hand and said decisively, "I will bear all the consequences! Immediately send men to Leize to retrieve a righteous thunderbolt and set up the evil-slaying formation at Kuchan Temple!"

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.

"My lord, do you truly intend to proceed in this manner?"

Yan Luming glanced at the man and said, "Go quickly!"

Left with no other choice, everyone could only bow and agree.

Deep in the western desert lies the sacred Golden Summit.

The floor was paved with glazed tiles, and the bricks were made of gold.

Ripples spread across the Seven Treasures Pond, and the Bodhi Tree by the pond swayed, showering down a rain of wisdom.

Countless phantom images of monks, Buddhist practitioners, Arhats, and Bodhisattvas appeared, some sitting on lotus thrones, some standing on either side, and some manifesting their Dharma forms in the air.

On the central lotus platform, the withered old monk suddenly opened his eyes, and in his eyes seemed to be the birth and death of countless Buddha realms.

"Xuantan suffered a setback, the Dharma of awakening manifested in the world, and the ancient, tranquil wisdom of Buddha is awakening..."

Upon hearing this, the auras of the many figures below all faltered.

One person asked, "Venerable Buddha, has another Buddha appeared in the human world?"

The old monk calculated with his fingers and nodded, saying, "Indeed, the person who has appeared this time is related to the future destiny of the Buddhist lineage. He must not fall into the hands of the new Dharma, nor become a follower of other paths, Xuanbei."

He suddenly called out.

A monk standing in a corner, dressed in an old gray robe, stepped out from the crowd. His face was ordinary, and his aura was reserved, which was out of place with the surrounding splendor.

"The disciple is here."

"Take this Dharma scroll and go to the Central Plains to meet Chen Qiu," the old monk said slowly. "Observe his nature and discern his affinity for Buddhism. If he can be saved, bring him to the Golden Summit and impart to him the true essence of the ancient Dharma; if he cannot be saved..."

The old monk lowered his eyelids slightly, his tone neither joyful nor sorrowful: "...then sever their ties with heretics, lest the wisdom of the ancient Buddha be tainted by demonic obstacles."

Upon hearing this, all the monks in the hall felt a chill run down their spines.

"I will obey your decree." Xuanbei bowed, accepted the palm-leaf manuscript, took a step, and disappeared.

The old monk's gaze swept over the various expressions on the faces of the crowd, and finally he closed his eyes and said nothing more.

A hidden cave.

Zhang San and Consort Li were reporting everything about the Kuchan Temple to the people on the jade throne in great detail.

"...Not only was His Majesty not converted by Buddhism, but he also forced that Buddhist disciple Xuan Tan to retreat! Such demeanor surpasses even the records in history!" Zhang San said, and began to give his subjective evaluation, his tone excited.

Consort Li added, "After this incident, all eyes will inevitably be on His Majesty. This is the perfect opportunity for us to join forces with His Majesty and raise our banner!"

On the jade throne, the gray-robed elder remained silent for a moment before saying, "It seems that all that happened before was perhaps one of the arrangements and schemes His Majesty laid before his reincarnation." He concealed the doubt in his eyes, "In that case, let us mobilize all the forces at our disposal and set off for the Bitter Zen Temple. We must welcome His Majesty back before anyone else!"

"Yes!"

All forces were moved by Chen Qing, but the source of all this, Chen Qing, had been peacefully comprehending the profound laws these past few days.

However, the content of the "Supreme Primordial Qi True Scripture" was indeed too profound. Even with the foundation of the "Primordial Qi Scripture", he still found it very difficult to comprehend it, and often felt mentally exhausted.

Whenever this happened, in order to change his mood, he would turn to studying the Buddhist mysteries he had learned from this deserted Zen temple. In addition to the "Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra," which was of great help to him, he also devoted his mind to studying the "Silent Zen Light" and the "Vajra Subduing Demon Supernatural Power."

The former resonated subtly with his own "Starry Night Calamity Light," deepening his understanding of the Way of Annihilation; the latter, with its fierce and unparalleled style that ignites the fire of wrath, though not formally practiced, he had already grasped some of its subtle applications.

Moreover, unlike when comprehending the fundamental technique, where one needs to be mindful of its influence, when comprehending these three Buddhist methods, Chen Qing adopted a cautious approach, utilizing a portion of the spiritual energy transmitted from the spiritual world to enhance his comprehension and strengthen his understanding.

Perhaps because this spiritual power was related to Buddhism, Chen Qing's comprehension of these three methods increased rapidly with this blessing. After three days, he had already gained some understanding.

"Given the current situation, it is now possible to attempt cultivation. However, to cultivate these two divine skills, some medicinal herbs and pills will be needed as aids! In addition, the time for this transmigration is almost up."

He looked up at the sun outside the window.

"Last time I woke up three days early from my dream, and this time the dream will last for three days, so the time for this dream will be ten days. The time is almost up."

As soon as the thought crossed my mind, a white mist silently spread around me, blurring my vision.

Chen Qing stood quietly in the mist, mentally reviewing the peaceful scene within the Kuchan Temple over the past three days.

"These past few days have been unusually peaceful and calm. It seems that the previous intimidation of Xuan Tan and the shattering of the Buddhist kingdom have indeed temporarily suppressed the ambitions of those with ulterior motives. In that case, perhaps it is not necessary to leave behind traces of Dao to continue the connection. We can calmly plan our next move in the real world after the dream ends..."

The moment this thought arose, an unexpected change occurred!
The profound sensations generated by practicing the Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra surged violently in his mind without warning, and intense warnings spread throughout his body instantly like ice water being poured over his head!

"Ok?"

Chen Qing suddenly focused his mind, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he quickly made hand seals, deducing based on his intuition!

A few breaths later, he sensed that many chaotic, fierce, and greedy auras were surging towards the Kuchan Temple and his location from all directions!

Its momentum is overwhelming, far surpassing that of before!
Some of them are exceptionally powerful!
"Why are so many people unable to restrain themselves and wanting to launch attacks at the same time?"

In a flash, Chen Qing's mind raced, and he guessed that it was because he had manifested the "Awakened Dharma Form" and obtained a Buddhist treasure. In the eyes of some people, he was a walking treasure trove. Even with thunderous measures in front of him, he could not stop those who were blinded by greed!
"That's fine!"

His eyes turned cold, and he made a decision.

"Let's leave a Dao trace as a wedge first! Although the ability to leap through time is an advantage of my cultivation, the time limit for entering a dream is always beyond my control and difficult to precisely control. Although I have previously intended to search for methods of time and space and try to control the time of entering and waking up from a dream, I still have no clue. Therefore, this time after waking up from a dream, in addition to continuing to explore the secrets of the Immortal Dynasty and the origins of Buddhism, I also need to go to the Remnant Scroll Pavilion, the Myriad Phenomena Star Chart, and other places to see if I can find a method related to time and space, at least to gain some control!"

Having made up his mind, Chen Qing no longer hesitated. He focused his thoughts and imprinted a series of wedges deep into this space and time.

Immediately, that familiar feeling of detachment arrived as expected, and consciousness began to slowly peel away from this physical body.

Just as consciousness was about to completely slip away, Chen Qing's mind stirred, and a persistent thought was imprinted on his body within the dream—

"Dedicate yourself to studying the three Buddhist esoteric arts: 'The Light of Nirvana,' 'The Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power,' and 'The Lotus Platform Illumination Profound Mantra,' and attempt to understand the essence of 'The Supreme Primordial Qi True Scripture.' Furthermore, carefully examine your inner body; if there are any previously undetected hidden dangers, be sure to find them!"

Once the obsession subsided and no longer lingered, Chen Qing's main consciousness, like the receding tide, withdrew from the body of "Chen Qiu" and disappeared into the depths of the vast white mist.

In the present world, in the Xuanji Chess Academy, a solitary courtyard.

Chen Qing opened his eyes.

A vast and pure torrent of spiritual energy, fed back from the darkness, poured into every part of his body!
Muscles and bones resonate, and blood and qi surge!

His physical body, which had already reached the limit of the Golden Core stage, was further strengthened and tempered, and was faintly moving towards some unknown boundary!

"boom!"

Before he could even examine the changes in his physical body, Chen Qing's mind was shaken violently. Deep within his dantian, ancient and desolate Buddhist aura spread out from his body like a tide!
In the void, chanting and Buddhist sounds echoed, and a blurry, half-lit and half-shadowed Buddha figure slowly condensed and manifested behind Chen Qing!
"Even this awareness-nature Dharma form is being fed back?!"

Chen Qing was shaken, feeling the Buddha's silhouette closely connected to himself and triggering strange phenomena in the void, and his emotions were hard to calm down.

At this moment——

"Buzz!"

Something in his sleeve suddenly began to tremble violently!

Chen Qing's gaze sharpened, and he flipped his hand to take out a stone bead that was sealed by layers of restrictions.

Inside the stone bead, a point of scarlet light flickered!
"This is... the aura of Buddha!?"

The will within the sealed barrier radiated ecstatic joy, and in its surging emotions, it even broke through part of the seal, stirring within the quiet room!
"So that's how it is! May Buddha have mercy! You have long ago planted the seeds of wisdom within this person, laying hidden traps! How laughable that this ant is still unaware of this, yet still dares to try to suppress me!"

Chen Qing was displeased upon hearing this, but he remained calm and instead used the situation to his advantage. Recalling the characteristics of the Demon Buddha's speech in the dream, he said in a deep voice: "For thousands of years, the spiritual light has been obscured. Today, a sliver of clarity has been regained. However, my great power has been scattered in all directions and must be retrieved one by one in order to restore the original appearance and regain control of the world."

The crimson light within the stone bead flickered intensely, and the will within the precept immediately said, "My Buddha! One of your great powers lies dormant in the Reincarnation Pool of that Golden Summit Mountain! The water in that pool can reflect past and present lives, and can also nurture the true spirit; it is one of the contingency plans you left behind! In addition, there are inscriptions on it of fragments of discourses and teachings by great masters of past generations, containing profound and subtle meanings!"

(End of this chapter)