Journey to the West: Upon seeing the Yellow-Eyebrowed Demon, why not pay homage?

world.

Little Western Paradise.

After seeing off the Buddha of the East, Huang Mei rushed back to Xiao Leiyin Temple. As before, he kept only three thousand merits for future use and exchanged all twenty thousand merits he had obtained from the pine and cypress forest disaster for cultivation materials, and "drug-taking" cultivation.

My magical power has surged!

His cultivation level increased dramatically!

The sector is booming!

The initial territory, which was one mile in diameter, expanded like bacteria multiplying, reaching a diameter of ten miles. Huang Mei's realm naturally advanced to the second level of Earth Immortal, and he is rapidly advancing towards the third level, which is a hundred miles in diameter!

Elixirs, elixirs, divine herbs... all transformed into streams of spiritual energy, replenishing the domain and making it seem as if it had become a living land, utilizing external resources to enhance its own strength.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

During this process, bursts of booming sounds emanated from within the field, like joyful shouts or the sound of growth.

But the sounds were incessant, and the potential was like a river overflowing its banks!

Until the diameter of the domain expanded to forty-nine miles, the potential from taking the drug finally dried up, which was equivalent to advancing the second level of Earth Immortal to the critical point of the middle stage on the basis of breaking through the realm.

"Blindly practicing asceticism is like reinventing the wheel." Huang Mei looked on with delight as he gazed inward at the powerful energy flowing within his domain.

He knew very well that if he hadn't chosen to leave and instead had diligently studied and cultivated in the Tushita Heavenly Academy, he wouldn't have been able to break through to the Earth Immortal realm even if he cultivated for another thousand years.

Not to mention that he broke through to a higher realm just a few days later, his progress was nothing short of miraculous!

"My potential for breakthrough is exhausted. It's time to go find the pilgrimage team and get some supplies." Slowly calming his joyful and excited emotions, Huang Mei slowly got up and strolled out of Xiao Leiyin Temple.

"Your Majesty." Bai Susu, dressed in a long white dress, looked like a fairy from the moon palace and immediately came to greet him with a bright smile on her face.

Seeing her charming smile, Huang Mei was moved and, with a flick of his hand, summoned the cicada shell transformed from the Heavenly Cicada Robe and presented it to her.

"I'll give you this cicada-feather garment for self-defense."

Bai Susu's smile faltered slightly, and she quickly said, "I don't want it! Your Majesty, you should keep it for yourself. An extra layer of protection means an extra layer of safety."

Huang Mei didn't bother with any more words, so he grabbed her right hand and placed the cicada shell in her palm.

A flicker of emotion stirred in Bai Susu's heart, her eyes trembling: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Huang Mei waved his hand and asked, "Is everything alright in the mountains?"

If nothing happens, he will set off with Bai Susu.

"A guest has arrived. Hearing that you were in seclusion, he has been waiting until now," Bai Susu said softly.

"Who?" Huang Mei asked curiously.

"Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of the Indian Chan school!" Bai Susu said.

Huang Mei's heart stirred slightly, and he instantly understood the other party's intention: "Take me to see him."

In the blink of an eye.

Bai Susu led Huang Mei to the back mountain, where they saw a simple, unadorned monk in blue robes with a beautiful beard living in a hut. The atmosphere of Zen and tranquility was palpable because of his presence.

Before the thatched hut, Bodhidharma sensed the presence of the two people, slowly raised his eyes, and a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face. He stood up and said, "Bodhidharma greets Your Majesty."

Huang Mei waved his hands repeatedly: "I have long admired the Master. You can just call me Huang Mei."

Bodhidharma shook his head and said, "It messes up the seniority."

Huang Mei smiled and said, "The ancient pine trees in the temple have new branches and old trunks intertwined and intertwined, sharing the rain and dew."

Bodhidharma blinked and smiled, "Good."

Huang Mei asked, "Master, have you come because of those Zen sayings of mine?"

"That's exactly right," Bodhidharma said sincerely. "I was delighted to hear this and instinctively wanted to come and see you."

Huang Mei said, "I'd like to know, who spread my Zen sayings to you?"

"Samantabhadra." Bodhidharma made no attempt to conceal his thoughts, demonstrating his sincere sincerity in making friends.

Huang Mei seemed thoughtful, then smiled and said, "Speaking of which, the few words he relayed have completely drained my understanding and knowledge of Zen, and I can no longer say anything profound about it."

"It's alright, let's chat for a bit, shall we?" Bodhidharma said with a smile.

Huang Mei said, "Why don't you tell me, and I'll listen?"

"Alright."

Bodhidharma nodded repeatedly and immediately began to explain his understanding of Zen based on what Huang Mei had said earlier.

Huang Mei couldn't understand much of what he said, but after hearing Bodhidharma say "Directly pointing to the mind, seeing one's true nature and becoming a Buddha," he suddenly recalled Linji Yixuan's famous saying and murmured:

"To gain true understanding, one must not be misled by others. Whether looking inward or outward, kill them if you encounter them."

"Kill the Buddha if you encounter him, kill the patriarch if you encounter him, kill the Arhat if you encounter him, kill your parents if you encounter them, kill your relatives if you encounter them—only then can you attain liberation, be free from attachment to things, and achieve complete freedom."

"boom!"

Upon hearing this, a surge of energy emanated from the depths of Bodhidharma's heart, rushing straight to the crown of his head, causing his scalp to tingle.

These words are almost entirely consistent with his Zen philosophy, possessing the true meaning of transcending appearances, but they are statements he dares not utter.

Although anyone with some spiritual practice understands that the "killing" mentioned here is not actual killing, but rather the elimination of all attachment to authority, concepts, and ties within the heart, which aligns with his philosophy of directly pointing to the human mind and attaining Buddhahood through seeing one's true nature.

So why doesn't he dare to say it?

The reason is simple: although he was the patriarch of the Chan school in Jambudvipa, he was also the 28th patriarch of the Indian Chan school. Saying these things would inevitably cause great controversy!

"I am not alone on my path, I am not alone on my path!"

Suddenly, the big monk grabbed Huang Mei's hand tightly and said with a joyful expression.

Huang Mei laughed and said, "I was being presumptuous."

Bodhidharma shook his head repeatedly, and then eagerly raised various questions and theories.

As before, most of Huang Mei couldn't answer or even understand the answers, but some words would trigger his memories and prompt him to give insightful responses.

Bodhidharma was overjoyed, but Yellow Eyebrows didn't have time to continue the discussion with him. Seeing that it was getting late, he said:

"Master, I have other matters to attend to, what do you think..."

Bodhidharma, still wanting more but unwilling to be an unwelcome guest, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly used his hand as a pen and the Buddha's light as ink to write passages in the air:

"Huang Mei, I am delighted to discuss the Dao with you. Today, I will present you with the Five Secrets of Zen Martial Arts. I hope you will not find them offensive."

Huang Mei was taken aback and hurriedly said, "I... this... I can't accept a reward without having done anything right."

"Excellent, excellent," Bodhidharma said with a smile. "If you truly feel indebted, how about I incorporate your ideas into Zen Buddhism?"

"Of course," Huang Mei said decisively.

Bodhidharma said, "Since that's the case, we're even."

Huang Mei smiled and then looked at the five secrets, which were: Bodhidharma Fist, Bodhidharma Staff, Bodhidharma Sword, Golden Bell Cover, and Marrow Cleansing Classic.

Fists, staffs, and swords are all means of attack.

The Golden Bell Shield combines offense and defense.

The most amazing thing is the Marrow Cleansing Classic, whose main function is not to remove impurities from the body or to cleanse the pores.

Instead, one should integrate cultivation into daily life, ensuring that one can practice and accumulate potential while walking, standing, sitting, or lying down.

This is the ultimate Buddhist martial arts classic!