The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Moreover, the sound of exhaling is not deafening, but at the same time it seems to block out other sounds, making one feel that the world is vast and there is only this Zen sound!

"Seeing that the five aggregates are all empty, one transcends all suffering and distress..." At the second line, Kumārajīva's voice interrupted.

At the same time, the dog suddenly realized that the scripture sounded familiar—that's right! Wasn't that the one Master Xuannan read to me in the scripture pavilion?

What did Master Xuannan say again?

You can recite it more often when you have free time...

Should I read along too?

Chapter 774 Reciting Sutras

"Shariputra, form is not different from emptiness, emptiness is not different from form; form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Sensation, perception, volition, and consciousness are also like this..."

As soon as Kumārajīva spoke, the world was instantly divided into two, with two voices clashing, and... Kumārajīva's voice gradually drowned out that of Fangzheng!

Fang Zheng's face grew even redder, and he used the "Vajra Zen Lion's Roar" even more, but he could not reverse the decline.

Unlike the ordinary Lion's Roar of the Lion's Roar, which is more direct and focuses on the inner self, it is also easier to practice it incorrectly. For example, Xie Xun might develop it into a powerful sound technique that can incapacitate people, while ignoring the fact that the Lion's Roar, in addition to being terrifying, also has the function of subduing external thoughts and enlightening the mind.

Fang Zheng's "Vajra Zen Lion's Roar" is a specialized internal skill, which is more balanced and peaceful. When used, it is more like exhaling energy rather than spreading in all directions. Moreover, the greatest sound is silent, so it is not deafening.

Although not as direct as the Lion's Roar and suspected of seeking the Dharma outside the mind, as Fangzheng's cultivation deepens, it has already reached the same goal as the orthodox Lion's Roar at a higher level.

However, at this moment, when Fangzheng was chanting the sutra, he was completely unable to suppress Kumārajīva. Kumārajīva did not understand the "Vajra Zen Lion's Roar," which was more focused on internal strength and was not one of the Seventy-Two Arts, but he did understand the method of the ordinary lion's roar!

At first glance, it sounds like it's at an extremely high level; it's not like Xie Xun's simple method of injuring people with a roar, but rather it has a self-consoling effect...

At this moment, every word and sound, like the ringing of metal and jade, drowned out the prescription.

But just then...

"Shariputra, all dharmas are empty in nature; they are neither produced nor destroyed, neither defiled nor pure, neither increasing nor decreasing..."

A third voice interrupted!

It also carries a Zen-like quality that brings peace of mind.

Even if some people instinctively felt that Shaolin's victory, achieved through numerical superiority, was dishonorable, they couldn't bring themselves to utter a sarcastic remark under this Zen-like atmosphere, and moreover...

Gradually, everyone realized that the third person to speak was not a high monk, but a seemingly dull-witted young man who was with the Righteous Alliance!

Chu Luren also looked at the dog bastard in surprise, wondering when he had learned to recite the Heart Sutra.

"Therefore, in emptiness there is no form, no sensation, no perception, no mental formations, no consciousness; no eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind; no form, sound, smell, taste, touch, or dharma; no eye-consciousness, and so forth, up to no mind-consciousness..."

The mongrel's voice, which initially sounded simple and honest, now possessed a calming power.

And it didn't overshadow anyone; rather, it was like a teacher leading students in reading aloud, gradually bringing up the voices of Kumārajīva and Śākyamuni.

Fangzheng was like a shy child, while Kumārajīva was like a child with a strong desire to perform. At first, the latter tried his best to drown out the former with his voice.

However, under the guidance of their "teacher," Fang Zheng became more confident, and Kumārajīva became more humble...

It wasn't about overshadowing anyone, but about harmonizing the voices of the three chanting together!

But when Chu Luren looked at Kumārajīva and Fangzheng, he noticed that although both of them wore smug and satisfied smiles, as if they were lamenting their own petty smiles just now…

but……

Both of them were distracted!

Fang Zheng could only sigh inwardly, "Shi Yidao" was indeed born with a Buddhist heart, and he felt a little regretful that he had not converted to Buddhism, so his emotions were not completely satisfied.

And Kumārajīva...

Chu Luren could clearly sense that his inner demonic nature had turned into a madman of jealousy, but he showed no sign of it on the surface. In fact, if Chu Luren hadn't made a breakthrough in "The Three Blades of Avici Hell," he probably would have been fooled by him.

"...Then the mantra is recited: Gate Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha."

After finishing reciting the Heart Sutra, Dog Bastard noticed everyone was looking at him, especially... only then did he see that Dingdingdang was also there, and was also looking at him. Dog Bastard felt guilty and quickly said, "Sorry, sorry, I was just reciting it casually."

Previously, Ding Dang mistook him for "Shi Potian"—that is, Shi Zhongyu, and spent a lot of time with him. Although Gou Zazhong did not do it intentionally, especially after meeting A Xiu, he was still conscious of "keeping himself pure" when he saw Ding Dingdang. However, after the two envoys of reward and punishment exposed this matter, Ding Dang lost his temper with him!

That bastard never reasons with people; if anyone tries to reason with him, he immediately assumes it's his fault!

Therefore, he was somewhat afraid to see her.

"Amitabha!" Guanxin and the other three old Zen masters then came to the spot facing the dog bastard and formally performed a Buddhist salute.

The bastard dog, flustered and disorganized, hastily returned the greeting with clasped hands.

“Layman Shi’s Buddhist teachings are profound. His recitation of the Heart Sutra has enlightened us lay monks,” Fangzheng said with deep emotion.

“Oh? Abbot Fangzheng knows this young layperson? Then we must introduce him.” Guanxin said immediately upon hearing this.

“Indeed, this layman Shi Yidao has been to the Northern Shaolin Temple. Although he has never read Buddhist scriptures before, he has a natural Buddhist heart and nature.” Fang Zheng did not mention the Bodhidharma Cave in front of everyone to avoid causing misunderstandings.

"Hmph, you haven't even read the Buddhist scriptures, yet you know more about Buddhism than you monks? Why don't you all just leave the monastic life!"

"Third Brother, if they say they haven't read it, does that mean they haven't read it? How did he learn the Heart Sutra?"

Ding Busan and Ding Busi then became sarcastic. They had known Gou Zazhong for a long time; he was their grandson back then, and they had even taught him martial arts. However, they later realized that Ding Dang had mistaken him for someone else from the beginning. But seeing him showing off so much now, the two old men were somewhat childishly unconvinced.

The monks present were dissatisfied with the two of them, so Gou Zazhong took the initiative to go over and said, "Fourth Grandfather, no, you forgot that I can't read? That scripture was taught to me by this Master Xuannan a month ago."

"It is Layman Shi's innate affinity with Buddhism that I, this humble monk, have merely happened to be there." Xuan Nan felt even more ashamed upon hearing Shi Yidao's words.

“You brat, weren’t you called ‘Dog Bastard’? When did you get the surname Shi? Like the character for dog shit?” Ding Busan said deliberately.

"Insolence!" Many of the monks around glared angrily, and Fangzheng also struck his staff.

but……

Before anyone could do anything to Ding Busan, Ding Busi immediately turned against him, saying, "You, Ding Busan! You better explain yourself clearly, what's wrong with being surnamed Shi? Being surnamed Shi is great!"

"Pah! Only you and dogs like shit!"

"You, you, you're not my brother this year! I'll teach you a lesson!"

As Ding Busi spoke, he reached for his nine-section whip at his waist, and Ding Busan also drew his copper pipe. But then Ding Dang angrily said, "Hit, hit, hit! Go outside and fight! Aren't you ashamed?"

Ding Dang always pretended to be well-behaved in front of her grandfather and fourth grandfather, but now that she saw that bastard again, she felt a mix of emotions and her mind was inevitably agitated. When she saw her grandfather and fourth grandfather still making a fool of themselves here, she immediately got angry.

Seeing that these two were indeed eccentric and insane, the monks refrained from saying anything further...

Chapter 775 Difficult Problem

Seeing that Ding Dang was angry, Dog Bastard instinctively grabbed Ding Busi and Ding Busan's hands, and said with a smile, "My name was given to me by my master, and I am also called Dog Bastard, but usually no one likes to call me that."

Hearing this person call him a "bastard," many people wanted to laugh, but... seeing how polite the monks were to him, most of them didn't dare to laugh.

However, there are always some reckless individuals who think that hiding in the crowd will prevent anyone from noticing them...

"Pfft, bastard? That's a person's name? You mean his wife is a dog then..."

Not only did Qinghai Yixiao speak sarcastically himself, but he also wanted to join in the banter with his fellow comrades—he had chosen a good spot to "hide," surrounded by righteous warriors of the Righteous Alliance, who had just shared in his sarcastic remarks.

However, this time... "slap!" He got slapped across the face, and several of his teeth were knocked out!

"you……"

"You dare call him our alliance leader's sworn brother? You're blind as a bat!"

"Beat them!"

"Brother Wu, Third Sister Zhao, cover your mouths and drag them out!"

Qinghai Yixiao also has some reputation among the evil sects—the Whiteboard Demon Star who was defeated by Wang Yuyan in Songshan is his master!

Before he could utter a few words, he was grabbed and dragged away by a group of righteous men...

This time... there was absolutely no way to laugh.

“Haha, young layman, your mind is as clear as a mirror, reflecting that the five aggregates are all empty. Naturally, you don’t care about any titles. It is we outsiders who are vulgar.” Kumārajīva stepped forward with a compassionate expression.

"I'm just glad you don't blame me for causing trouble, Master," the bastard said quickly.

"Young layperson, you've only read the Heart Sutra? My Dharma name is Guanxin, and I am the abbot of Daxiangguo Temple. You are a born Buddhist. If you are willing to take refuge in the Buddha..."

Guan Xin had only spoken halfway when Gou Zazhong hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no, I can't become a monk. My elder brother said that if I become a monk, I can't get married, and I can't acknowledge him as my elder brother anymore!"

Hearing the bastard speak so bluntly, the old Zen masters were taken aback and said helplessly, "May I ask who the young layman's elder brother is...?"

People had already heard Qinghai Yixiao's screams, and now that "Shi Yidao" mentioned it, they all looked in the direction of Chu Luren.

“That’s right, my brother has already made a solemn vow with someone, and I will go to propose marriage in the future!” Chu Luren put on the air of an elder brother who is like a father to his brother.

Upon hearing what Chu Taisui said, Ding Dang's expression became complicated.

When Ding Dang first learned that he was "fake," she was indeed very angry and felt deceived. However, Ding Dang's feelings changed afterward.

Unlike the original work, the two envoys of the Great Jianghu, who reward good and punish evil, did not know Gou Zazhong. When they found out the real Shi Zhongyu, Gou Zazhong and his elder brother were on the boat.

A few days ago was the first time she had seen that bastard after learning the truth. She was just as furious, but half of her anger was displaced – she was angry that she was happy to see him even though she knew he was a fake. So, she not only lost her temper but also slapped him.

In terms of the amount of time they spent together, Ding Dang and Gou Zazhong had more time together. After all, although Shi Zhongyu was a lecherous man, he did not dare to get too close to Ding Dang, who came from a martial arts family and was daring to take action. He just sweet-talked her and fooled her into a daze.

In his spare time, Shi Zhongyu preferred to linger among women he could "get his hands on," and mingled with the female relatives of his gang members...

Moreover, when Ding Dang mistook the dog for a bastard, she simply thought he was sick and couldn't remember his past. She was actually quite happy to be with the simple-minded and silly "Brother Tian," who was completely different from before.

Even after the bastard left and Shi Zhongyu was taken away by his parents and the people from the Snow Mountain Sect, Ding Dang calmed down and suddenly realized... when recalling the past, the happiest things she thought of were when she was with "fake goods"!

So here's the question—does she actually like "Brother Tian"?

It's like a young, beautiful girlfriend asking you, "If I become demented, will you still love me?"—no matter how you answer, it's wrong. If you don't love me, it means "you don't love me"; if you do love me, it means "you only love my body after all!"

Ding Dang could stop herself from thinking too much, but she still forced herself to go find Shi Zhongyu.

However, upon hearing that the "fake goods" had found someone special, an inexplicable feeling lingered in his mind.

As Chu Luren spoke, he looked around, but he didn't see anyone from the Snow Mountain Sect, nor did he see Shi Qing or Min Rou...

"In that case, if the young layperson wishes to read any Buddhist scriptures in the future, he can still come to Daxiangguo Temple," Guanxin said regretfully.

By this time, Kumārajīva had roughly learned the young man's identity—the matter of the real and fake leaders of the Chang Le Gang had caused quite a stir.

"Oh? I didn't know you were going to propose marriage, is it this Miss Ding?" Kumārajīva suddenly said.

After he finished speaking, he feigned regret and quickly said, "Oh! Right! I was mistaken. Dog Layman must have been mistaken for that Chief Shi? I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed."

Upon hearing this, Ding Dang felt a mix of emotions, which she could only vent by glaring angrily at the bald thief.