I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Anyway, it's nothing important, so I might as well say it!

Venerable Lingxi quickly said, "It's not that I don't want to say, it's just that..."

"No need for that, let's get down to business. What did the Holy One want to tell me?"

Venerable Lingxi: "..."

If a higher-ranking official can crush a person, the difference between immortals and gods can also crush a person.

It's easy to get promoted in the mortal realm, but it's extremely difficult to advance in rank in the immortal realm.

Without extraordinary good fortune, becoming an Arhat would probably be his end.

In Buddhism, there are three levels of deities: Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Arhat. Buddha represents perfect merit, Bodhisattva represents great wisdom and power, and Arhat represents bravery and might.

These three are nominally equal in status, but in reality, there is a hierarchy among them, and one should be aware of this.

Of course, there are supermodels among them.

For example, it is not uncommon for Bodhisattvas and Arhats to be stronger than Buddhas. However, unfortunately, Venerable Lingxi is not one of those powerful Arhats, but the one in front of him is one of those Bodhisattvas with a transcendent status.

Can't be bothered, can't be bothered.

Hidden in the shadows, Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This monk had the temperament of Fahai, but not his spirit.

If we were to change the subject to Fahai, he would now be calling it a trivial skill.

Lin Yi listened intently, taking the opportunity to find out the movements of the Buddhist sect.

When Venerable Lingxi spoke with Gu Tinglan, they were already isolated from the outside world. However, Lin Yi's physical cultivation was now extremely high. Not only did his eyes have supernatural abilities, but his ears also had extraordinary abilities.

He can control the direction he wants to hear, extending it infinitely.

Truly a clairvoyant and all-hearing being.

Even though Venerable Lingxi cast a spell, Lin Yi could still hear their conversation.

He didn't even need to move; the spells of the Spirit Rhinoceros Venerable were nothing to him.

The Venerable Lingxi said, "The flourishing of Buddhism is the will of Heaven, and the Bodhisattva is in accordance with Heaven's will. The Holy One's intention is for you to avoid war and focus on spreading the teachings of the scriptures."

When the time is right, he can be established as the legitimate heir.

Gu Tinglan nodded; this was also the route she had in mind.

The Buddhist scriptures are still incomplete in many ways. Her descent to the mortal realm to gain experience was also to spread these Buddhist teachings among humankind.

Originally, she shouldn't have been involved in the war. According to the normal trajectory, she would have entered the Buddhist order, experienced the period of Buddhism's development and prosperity, then experienced the calamity of the suppression of Buddhism, and finally comprehend the Dharma and save all people.

She has already made some progress on the new interpretation of the scriptures and should be able to complete it within the expected timeframe.

Unfortunately, things changed too quickly, and her life trajectory did not follow the script at all.

Originally, Lu Yuanhua would be unable to take care of her because he was joining the army, but she happened to meet a virtuous monk, and then she could naturally join the Buddhist order.

However, to this day, she has not yet met the eminent monk who was supposed to appear...

Even without this monk's appearance, she wouldn't have been able to leave her sect on her own initiative, would she?

The secrets of heaven are in chaos now, and she has no idea where her future master is, nor can she calculate it.

Now, she can no longer predict the world, but only her own fortune and misfortune.

I wonder if she'll ever live to see this master again.

Gu Tinglan wasn't particularly moved by what Venerable Lingxi had said, since it was something she was already going to do anyway, and there was no need for Buddha to emphasize it again.

It seems that what follows is the main point of today's discussion, and perhaps it is also related to her sudden impending doom.

Sure enough, Venerable Lingxi continued, "The current situation is murky and inexplicable. The Holy Venerable has specially ordered the Bodhisattva to hand over the power of supervision to me, so that the Bodhisattva can concentrate on cultivation without worrying about the affairs of the world."

Neither of the two instructions was particularly special, but when put together, Gu Tinglan, with her intelligence, quickly realized the problem.

As a mortal, she hadn't been involved in many events and didn't know much.

But her intelligence and wisdom were not based on supernatural powers or magic, but on her insightful heart.

Why did Venerable Lingxi suddenly descend to the mortal realm?

There must have been some change in the battle of destiny. Now that Lingxi has descended, she is very likely to take the lead in the battle of destiny.

Therefore, it is easy to understand why he has the authority to conduct oversight.

Why didn't Buddha just give him the authority to supervise when he descended to the mortal realm, instead of making Venerable Lingxi ask her for it?

This outcome justifies the revocation of her supervisory power.

Combining this with the previous sentence, the gist is to tell her to close her eyes, cover her ears, and focus on her spiritual practice.

And in places she can't see, who knows how many things might happen.

Because... since Venerable Lingxi is going to lead the struggle for human destiny, he can't rely on himself alone.

There are still many reincarnated Buddhas, Arhats, and even Bodhisattvas in the human world, and these people can be used by Venerable Lingxi.

However, none of them possessed divine power for the time being.

There is only one way to make them regain their strength quickly...

Gu Tinglan understood the crux of the matter, and felt a chill run down her spine.

But she needed to verify it further, so she asked calmly, "Did you descend to the mortal realm alone this time?"

Lingxi Venerable hadn't expected Gu Tinglan to have figured out all the details in such a short time. He didn't think there was anything to hide, so he replied, "Yes."

"……I see."

Gu Tinglan's voice was somewhat somber. She silently clenched her fist, but still took out a golden relic.

This relic was bestowed by the Buddha and represents the authority to oversee it, but it cannot be used unless absolutely necessary.

Just like when Zen Master Dingguang fought in Chang'an, even in such a dangerous situation, Gu Tinglan didn't take out this item, but now she has handed it over voluntarily.

She wasn't afraid that Venerable Lingxi would falsely convey the Dharma decree and do such a thing; the consequences might even be more serious than killing her.

"Since the Holy One's intention is for me to cultivate diligently, then I will live a good life as a mortal. You don't need to come looking for me anymore."

After handing over the relic, Gu Tinglan spoke decisively and resolutely.

Venerable Lingxi opened his mouth, as if to say, "I just delivered a message, but I haven't even said what kind of help I need from you yet!"

But judging from Gu Tinglan's attitude, she probably won't help.

Venerable Lingxi could only force a smile and say, "Then... this humble monk wishes the Bodhisattva a speedy success."

Gu Tinglan nodded, but seeing that Venerable Lingxi was about to leave, she still said, "All causes and effects will eventually be repaid. Lingxi, take care of yourself."

Venerable Lingxi: "..."

He didn't understand why Gu Tinglan suddenly brought this up, but as an Arhat, he could only respectfully say, "This humble monk has learned much."

Having said that, he flew away.

He was polite on the surface, but inwardly he was furious.

Gu Tinglan, she really knows how to put on airs.

What do you mean by karma and retribution? It's not like I'm trying to take away your oversight power!

Lingxi Venerable felt wronged and angry, and left decisively.

As Gu Tinglan watched him leave, the deathly aura emanating from her grew stronger, and she knew that the person hiding in the shadows might be about to make a move.

She glanced back at the city lord's mansion, and suddenly felt a pang of reluctance.

In recent days, she has also done a lot for Chang'an City.

Since I'm just killing time anyway, I might as well do this.

But the more she did, the more she poured her heart and soul into the city.

"All things in this world are but dreams and illusions, like dew and lightning; though they may be dazzling and bright, they will eventually vanish."

Gu Tinglan was filled with emotion, then took flight and flew towards the outside of the city.

At this moment, Gu Tinglan no longer concealed her cultivation level.

She may look like an ordinary person, but over the years she has cultivated to the second rank.

Her strength is not much different from her master Lu Yuanhua's. If they were to fight, Lu Yuanhua would definitely lose.

After all, in a game of dimensional reduction, a slight difference in attribute values ​​won't affect the outcome.

Seeing her flee, Lin Yi wasn't in a hurry and quietly followed after her.

Gu Tinglan's sudden unusual behavior must have a reason. He decided to observe her first and see if he could find anything of value in her.

And so, Gu Tinglan left the city and headed into the mountains and forests.

Once she had crawled into a secluded spot, she felt it was about time and sat down.

"Come out, there's no need to wait any longer."

Gu Tinglan shouted to the person hiding in the shadows. The murderous aura surrounding her had not dissipated; on the contrary, it had become increasingly intense. It seemed that she could not escape today.

After she said those words, a shadow emerged from the darkness, accompanied by a familiar voice.

"Did you run all the way out of the city just to find yourself a propitious place?"

When the person fully revealed himself, Gu Tinglan was immediately dumbfounded.

"It's you!"

Chapter 522 The 518th Palm: I Shouldn't Have Had Expectations for You

Gu Tinglan never expected that the person who emerged from the darkness would be Lin Yi.

The person who wanted to kill her was someone connected to her romantic entanglement.

Both the calamity of love and the calamity of death have befallen one person; what a tragic fate this is...

However, since it was Lin Yi, she did have a way to avert the calamity.

She knew Lin Yi somewhat; although he was a bit lecherous, he was a decent gentleman.

Since he is a virtuous person, he shouldn't kill people indiscriminately.