The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

It's like a minor villain eagerly provoking someone else while they're exorcising demons...

These kinds of people not only give up their own lives, but also try to influence the protagonist with their own.

“I…” Guihai Yidao said, his face contorted in pain.

The sweeping monk helplessly brushed his hand away, saying, "Why must you be so aggressive, Layman Chu... That 'Three Knives of Avici Hell' isn't exactly a good method!"

Chu Luren looked at the sweeping monk in surprise: "Could this be the legendary telepathy?"

"Amitabha." The sweeping monk did not answer.

This is not telepathy; it's an objective deduction based on past conduct and the individual's motives...

Chapter 765 The Sweeping Monk

The sweeping monk didn't answer any questions about telepathy, but Chu Luren said in a serious tone, "He caused Yingying to faint! Who knows if what you're saying is true or false? You have to give me some evidence."

Guihai Yidao's demonic nature had stabilized somewhat by then. He glanced at Chu Luren and wanted to say that back then, he hadn't even mastered the "Three Blades of Avici Hell" yet, and he used "Dominating the World" to cut down the Buddha Shadow...

However, he didn't offer any explanation, since Chu Luren had come specifically to cause trouble!

If reasoning were effective, who would bother learning martial arts?

“Amitabha, although Layman Chu is resolute and has a strong affinity with Buddhism, this Avici Hell Three Blades is the most evil sword technique in the world. It is as if the most evil energy of heaven and earth is gathered into the blade, formed by the power of hatred, and completely beyond the control of human emotions... Even if it is given to Layman Chu, he will either be unable to master it, or... he will definitely find it difficult to control. The name Avici Hell is not just for show.” The sweeping monk advised.

"It's alright. As the saying goes, I won't go to hell, let whoever wants to go!" Chu Luren replied casually.

Sweeping Monk: ...

"With Layman Chu's Buddha-nature and wisdom, if he is willing to take refuge, this old monk has six volumes of nameless scriptures that can be used to unlock the secrets of his body through his Buddha-nature. Layman Chu has already reached the state of Arhat. After practicing for some years, he will surely reap the rewards. If he can understand the root of supernatural powers, attaining enlightenment will be within his grasp."

Chu Luren had a vague idea about the six volumes of scriptures mentioned by the sweeping monk—he guessed they were either related to the Six-Syllable Mantra or the Six Supernatural Powers, especially since the last part mentioned "avoiding supernatural powers," which made the latter more likely.

As for the so-called realm of Arhats...

Once the "Arhat Subduing Demons Technique" is mastered, one attains the Arhat status. Although Chu Luren did not cultivate the original version, his current "Dao Embryo Releasing Calamity Scripture" is derived from it and can essentially be considered a type of Arhat status.

Of course, the Arhat status in the martial arts world is just that—a Buddhist concept—and doesn't involve the various supernatural powers found in myths and legends.

Even a humble monk, traveling from Dengfeng to Xinghua, would only be slightly faster than the high-speed rail; there's no way he could arrive in an instant.

Guihai Yidao, who was standing to the side, almost had his demonic thoughts rise again when he heard that Chu Luren could "attain enlightenment"—if Chu Taisui can "attain enlightenment", should I lay down my butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot?

However, Chu Luren was only concerned about the fact that "this old monk has six important scriptures" when he heard the sweeping monk's words. As for converting to Buddhism, he should not even think about it!

"Conversion? What conversion do I have? I think it's him who harmed Yingying!" Chu Luren said, reaching for Guihai's knife again.

After grabbing his collar, Chu Luren paused, realizing that the old monk did not stop him this time.

"Amitabha Buddha," the sweeping monk chanted.

"Aren't you going to take care of the Sweeping Monk?" Chu Luren arbitrarily gave the Sweeping Monk a title.

The sweeping monk ignored him and said, "If you insist on doing this, then it is your fate and his destiny. If you regret it in the future, you can come and talk to this old monk who chants scriptures."

The Sweeper Monk's practice is closer to Theravada Buddhism—don't be fooled by his extreme attempts to convert Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Bo in the original work, even praising Xiao Yuanshan's compassion after his failed attempt to show off and having his ribs broken by Xiao Yuanshan. In essence, he doesn't have any concept of equality for all beings...

No matter how many fools die or are injured, it has nothing to do with him, the sweeper. Only Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Bo are different. Only such outstanding people are worth converting and enlightening in his eyes.

A capable person who has strayed onto the wrong path is willing to help others to reform. The ignorant masses who lack ability... are not human. They can do whatever they want, as long as they don't litter with sunflower seed shells on the ground.

He usually abides by the rules and regulations, and is not considered an evil person or monk, nor even cold-hearted. However, he does not have the compassion of Mahayana Buddhism and only guides those who are "valuable".

The same applies to the Chu Lu people...

At least in the eyes of the Sweeping Monk, Chu Taisui was a superior person. If he was willing to convert, he should be treated well. As for his conflict with Shaolin... a bunch of monks who couldn't even recite the scriptures properly, he couldn't be bothered with it!

Of course, it's impossible for Chu Luren to get something for free.

"Come on! Let's go outside and talk this out!" Chu Luren pulled Gui Haiyidao hard, deliberately swaying him in front of the Sweeper Monk, making Gui Haiyidao dizzy, but he didn't actually move more than a few steps.

Meanwhile, he kept glancing at the sweeping monk, as if to say, "If you bring six volumes of scriptures in exchange, I'll let him go." However... the sweeping monk went to the side to organize the bookshelves.

The sweeping monk could naturally sense that Chu Luren had no intention of killing him; he simply wanted to take advantage of him for free.

Seeing that his extortion attempt had failed, Chu Luren still dragged Gui Haiyidao downstairs—"Today we must make things clear about the matter of 'Three Knives of the Avici Pass,' otherwise how will we know that you didn't intentionally harm Yingying?"

The sweeping monk did not stop it again...

Perhaps in his mind, Chu Luren either lacked the necessary demonic nature to master the technique, or he would find it difficult to control himself after mastering it—but given Chu Luren's Buddhist nature, even if he found it difficult to control himself, he would definitely come to him for help... or go to the one at Wudang Mountain for help. He would not completely fall into depravity, but might instead be encouraged to convert!

As for the fact that Chu Tai Sui lacks demonic power...

The Sweeping Monk saw things more clearly than anyone else!

According to rumors in the martial arts world, Chu Taisui, who would do anything for someone else's martial arts manual and would kill an entire family at the drop of a hat, was actually not very demonic in the eyes of the Sweeper Monk. In fact, he was far less greedy than the Sweeper Monk had expected.

While the idea of ​​"killing an entire family and wiping out a whole clan" is certainly just a rumor in the martial arts world, it's unlikely that Chu Luren is truly fond of martial arts manuals.

Otherwise, could it be that all the martial arts he knows are innate?

Of course, this is mainly because no one has bothered to organize the information item by item, piece by piece, so how did the Chu Lu people come to know their secret manuals?

Chu Luren wouldn't dare say how much he had taken; at most, "one or two out of ten" of what he had stolen were taken by others, and those were always the ones who started it. Of the other four or five, he had to say "thank you" to Chu Luren. And of the remaining four or five, they all called Chu Luren "Brother Chu," "Alliance Leader Chu," "Good Brother Chu," "Young Master Chu," etc.

Chu Luren was not particularly greedy; he was merely a "commoner," a level of greed that the Sweeping Monk had not anticipated.

Although the "Three Knives of Avici" can cultivate and enhance demonic nature, with Chu Luren's Taoist heart and Buddhist nature, any demonic thoughts that arise are swept away immediately, and there is no way for them to grow!

Seeing that the Sweeper Monk was truly indifferent, Chu Luren first asked Gui Haiyidao to hand over "The Three Knives of Avici" to prove his innocence.

Guihai Yidao is currently in a state of dissipated internal energy. Although he hasn't truly lost all his internal energy, his internal energy is locked up until the demonic thoughts dissipate, making him unable to withstand any further strain...

Seeing Chu Taisui's aggressive attitude, and recalling his previous exploitation of the Dragon Guard Manor, she gritted her teeth and taught him the "Three Blades of Avici Hell"—practice, practice, practice! Sooner or later, I'll make you go mad from practicing it!

Chu Luren obtained the "Three Knives of Avici Hell" and wanted to talk to the Sweeper Monk about Xie Xun, but when he went upstairs, he found that Xie Xun had disappeared.

Knowing that the Sweeper Monk was around, he could not always act according to his own will—even guarding the Mingyu Terrace could not avoid the Sweeper Monk, and would instead be watched by him without his knowledge. Chu Luren had no choice but to go down the mountain first and wait for the Lion-Slaying Assembly to officially begin before continuing the path set by Shaolin.

Chapter 766 Stingy

The day after obtaining the "Three Blades of Avici Hell," Chu Luren went to Shaolin Temple again.

This time it was perfectly legitimate; I brought my little brother up the mountain with me.

Because the Northern Shaolin Temple had sent word, the guest monk, knowing that Chu Luren had come with "Shi Yidao," welcomed both of them up the mountain, though reluctantly.

The two met Xuan Ci in the abbot's courtyard. At this time, Xuan Ci was unaware that Chu Luren had already seen him yesterday and carefully examined the abbot's courtyard.

Seeing Chu Luren seemingly oblivious to his presence, looking around the room at the characters hanging on the wall, clearly examining them carefully, Xuan Ci pretended not to notice.

Xuan Ci spoke normally with the dog bastard and also brought up the fact that Fang Zheng of the Northern Shaolin Temple had written him a letter and then invited him to visit the Sutra Repository.

Dog Bastard wasn't really interested, since he couldn't read, but Xuan Ci insisted, so Dog Bastard reluctantly agreed and mentioned that he hoped "Brother Chu" would go with him.

Xuanci politely declined, saying he would find another literate monk to read it to the bastard...

Moreover, the person they sought out was none other than Xuan Nan, the head of the Bodhidharma Academy.

"Has Abbot Xuanci smoothed out his rough edges over the years, or has his mentality weakened? His handwriting has become increasingly gentle, without the bandit-like air of his youth," Chu Luren praised.

"All things arise from causes and conditions without inherent existence; all things are subject to fixed laws. What difference is there between the bandit Xuan Ci and the eminent monk Xuan Ci?" Xuan Ci seemed not to hear Chu Luren's sarcasm, nor did he bother with his rambling about how he clearly did not use his previous handwriting in the Infinite Life Sutra.

Now that things have come to this, Xuan Ci basically understands that Chu Luren has completely set his sights on him. Whether or not there is evidence, it is only a matter of whether or not he can convince others.

"The venerable monk Xuanci still has the ability to speak human language, hahaha." Chu Luren laughed heartily.

It was just a casual sarcastic remark; the bandit Xuan Ci was incompetent and didn't delve too deeply—after all, Xuan Ci was the only one here, and the truth would have to be revealed in front of the assembled heroes.

Xuan Ci remained silent...

He was already convinced in his heart that he would go to hell, but for the sake of Shaolin Qingyu, he would endure it and go down a few more levels.

In his youth and even in his prime, Xuanci was known among his peers in the temple for his chivalrous spirit, unlike those in the Zen sect. At that time, he even admired the predecessors of Mount Song, who, in the face of chaos, left the mountain in anger to actively save the world, instead of staying in the temple chanting scriptures.

This is why he was able to rally so many people to fight desperately!

However, the previous abbot thought highly of him, believing that he possessed Buddhist nature.

It was after the Shanhaiguan incident that Xuanci's beliefs began to waver. He finally had a "great awakening" after realizing that he had killed the wrong person and caused the deaths of many of his comrades.

The previous abbot thought he had come to terms with things and, upon his death, gladly passed the position of abbot to him.

Only Xuanci himself knew that he had never truly come to terms with it, and even before becoming the abbot, he had considered returning to secular life.

Now that he had become the abbot of Shaolin, he had to "see the light," but he knew that he had never truly let go of the past—otherwise he wouldn't have secretly written to Wang Jiantong to remind him to suppress Qiao Feng.

……

When the bastard went to the Sutra Pavilion, Guihai Yidao had already hidden himself away, and Chu Luren didn't insist on finding him.

During this time, Xuan Ci sat cross-legged, accompanying Chu Luren as he sipped tea in the abbot's courtyard. Chu Luren didn't speak, and Xuan Ci didn't take the initiative to speak either.

Not long after, the bastard returned, clearly showing little interest in the Sutra Pavilion. Chu Luren only reminded Shaolin that he had arrived after his failed attempt to secretly rescue Xie Xun.

Then he and his younger brother left Jiulian Mountain.

Xuan Ci then asked Xuan Nan, who received "Shi Yidao," about what he had seen in the Sutra Repository.

Xuan Nan hesitated for a moment before saying, "That young benefactor... didn't have any specific goal. He just asked me to recommend a book, so I recited a passage from the Heart Sutra for him."

The Heart Sutra, also known as the Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra, is a very classic and fundamental scripture in Mahayana Buddhism.

"And then?" Xuanci asked.

"After I finished reading, I saw him smiling the whole time, so I asked him how it was. He said, 'Not bad, it sounds nice.' When I was about to ask him what he wanted to see next, he just recited the scripture and said, 'I am so fortunate to have glimpsed the true Dharma today. I don't know how long it will take to understand it, so I won't be greedy for more.'"

Xuan Nan spoke with some embarrassment, even changing his address from "little benefactor" to "little lay Buddhist," clearly feeling a bit awkward.

He had initially assumed that the young man wanted to learn about Shaolin martial arts, and he was inwardly resentful that Abbot Fangzheng would agree to such a thing...

Even if he doesn't practice it himself, wouldn't he have to repeat it to that Chu Taisui later?

Therefore, Xuan Nan was very resistant, and seeing that he was simple and honest, he only recited the common Heart Sutra to him.

To my surprise, the other party was not angry at all, but instead seemed to think "that's right", especially the last part, which was just reading from a script - it was clearly memorized!

Clearly, he didn't intend to get anything from the Sutra Repository. He only agreed to go there to avoid offending Shaolin. He figured that no matter what I recited, he would react the same way.

This only makes me seem even more stingy...

Xuan Nan was therefore somewhat depressed and felt uneasy.

“Amitabha Buddha, for those with wisdom, the Heart Sutra is more important than any martial arts classic,” Xuanci advised his junior brother, lest he overthink things.