landbeastnovel Chapter 127 Secret Talk
Chapter 127 Secret Talk
The candlelight flickered, and the shadows of people moved erratically.
Holding the scriptures and carefully studying the text, Huijing looked at the two people who had been standing outside the door for a long time before reluctantly putting down the scroll in her hand.
Previously, with many abbots gathered together, Fang Hongxuan had no opportunity to observe Huijing. However, this moment presented him with that opportunity.
"Although this person is the abbot of the Dharma Hall, what's unusual about him is that he has no cultivation whatsoever. Judging from his aura, he's even weaker than ordinary people. What's going on? Could there be some hidden reason?"
"Hahaha..."
Huijing stroked his beard and smiled kindly.
"If you wish to see, there's no need to hide it... This old monk is right here, and there's nothing to hide... Just look around openly..."
Compared to the other five abbots, Huijing possessed an indescribable otherworldly aura, like an old monk who had achieved perfect enlightenment. Even Daoyuan, who was usually calm and aloof, revealed his still-childlike smile.
"That's strange... He can be so kind to people..."
"What I said before was true; Brother Huikong has indeed done me a great favor... I wonder how Brother Huikong is doing now..."
Huijing, who had already changed into an ordinary indigo monk's robe, walked up to Fang Hongxuan. He carefully examined Fang Hongxuan and was waiting for Fang Hongxuan to continue.
"My master currently resides in the City God Temple outside Mixian County. My visit to Daruo Temple this time was purely by chance. As for anything else, my master hasn't told me..."
Fang Hongxuan answered Huijing's question with neither arrogance nor servility, his mind racing.
Huijing sighed deeply, and the gentle expression on her face slowly faded.
"There are two reasons why I have summoned you two here. First, to repay the kindness of Senior Brother Huikong, and second, to inquire about your plans."
"Uncle-Master, what do you mean by that?"
Huijing's complexion changed several times, first turning red, then deathly pale... It took a long time for it to return to its normal rosy color.
"If you two truly intend to return to your ancestral home, then abandon all your previous plans and join my library. In this way, I can ensure your safety."
If you two are merely pebbles used to guide Brother Huikong towards his return to the sect... then this old monk may teach you a technique tonight, so that you may preserve your lives in times of danger.
Dao Yuan remained silent for a long time before finally asking a question.
"What makes you say such a thing, Uncle-Master? Could it be that someone is plotting to harm my fellow disciple and me?"
"Why..."
Seemingly realizing their plan, Huijing could only shake her head and sigh repeatedly.
"At such a critical juncture, the abbot will naturally not allow any accidents to occur. If you two remain obstinate..."
"Simply shouting 'Uncles, have you forgotten your oath?' when you are powerless to defeat them, and you will be spared in a critical moment..."
"This person strictly adheres to the precepts passed down by this humble monk... It's a pity that all his cultivation has been completely drained, and even his foundation has been destroyed. Unless he learns the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, he will never be able to embark on the path of cultivation again."
Dao Yuan sighed repeatedly in his heart, but his face remained calm, revealing no trace of his inner turmoil.
"Hmm? Could it be that these six abbots have all made a vow similar to the 'Chebatodhi Vow' that forbids them from harming Huikong's disciples?!"
As Fang Hongxuan was thinking this, Huijing, whose expression remained unreadable, spoke again.
"It seems that neither of you has received any of the five types of vase initiation. How can you then learn the various methods of the Great Temple?"
If we were to use the methods of ordinary mortals, or even the incomplete four stages of cultivation revealed by Wansheng Dynasty, I'm afraid even you two disciples of Daruo Temple who entered the sect last year would find it difficult to cope.”
"What does this mean?"
"Whether it is the three wheels and seven channels of the Vajrayana realm, or the four elements of the Wansheng Dynasty, it is impossible to cultivate without the guidance and transmission from a master."
"In the esoteric realm, one receives initiation from a guru and can only learn the various esoteric teachings after the disciple awakens their mind-root."
"When the cultivation path of Wansheng Dynasty had not declined, it was divided into the talisman school and the alchemy school."
The former involves the master reporting to the ancestral altar, where a ninth-grade talisman is bestowed and returned to one's own lineage before one can command heavenly soldiers and generals, the Five Witches, and various talismans and magical techniques.
The latter, however, is based on essence, energy, and spirit. After the master opens the key meridians, the four elements unite, and the three flowers converge at the crown of the head, thus proving the Great Dao of the Golden Elixir.
"However, the only advantage of the Wansheng Dynasty is that after the four elements were separated, one can cultivate to the point of mastery of the elemental attribute even without a master to guide them..."
Dao Yuan's voice grew increasingly ethereal, as if transmitting his voice across a distance for an extended period would be a considerable burden for him.
"What he said is true, but not entirely. If one follows the path of refining essence into qi, one indeed cannot defeat a monk who has opened his mind root before reaching the state of perfection. As for the other three aspects, they each rely on their own methods..."
Daoyuan wanted to send another message, but the cold sweat on his neck had already soaked through his monk's robe, so Fang Hongxuan had no choice but to give up.
"I'll ask him more questions when we get back..."
Thinking of this, Fang Hongxuan stepped forward again and solemnly bowed to Huijing.
"Uncle-Master, our minds are made up. Thank you for reminding us. It's not that my brother and I are ungrateful, but we have reasons that force us to do this... We hope you will understand..."
Since Dao Yuan had not spoken, Fang Hongxuan naturally would not back down. He had come with Dao Yuan, firstly to repay a debt of gratitude, and secondly to find the Great Nirvana Sutra. Now that his second goal had been achieved, it was up to Dao Yuan to decide what to do.
"Unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, we've ended up back where we started..."
Thinking of the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, Fang Hongxuan was both amused and exasperated. He could only blame himself for his lack of education; he possessed a treasure trove but was unaware of it, and his situation was no better than begging with a golden bowl in hand.
Seeing this, Huijing could only sigh repeatedly, but did not try to dissuade him further.
"It's late, you should all go back and rest. The Five Households Competition is starting tomorrow, and I will try my best to postpone your matches."
"Be sure to observe carefully the fighting style of the monks at Mahoro Monastery, and lest you be defeated by them in one blow."
"Here is also a description of the 'Six Phases of Unbounded Devouring Body Seal,' take it back to your quarters and study it carefully... This is all I can do for you..."
Fang Hongxuan bowed respectfully once more, and then left the Scripture Pavilion with Daoyuan.
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"These six signs correspond precisely to the six abbots. Since Huijing has no special abilities, how could he manifest six completely different phenomena?"
After closing the scripture, Fang Hongxuan looked at Daoyuan, who was meditating peacefully, with a puzzled expression.
"That's why Hui Du was able to manifest the two strange phenomena after devouring all of Hui Jing's Dao fruits. Just like how you devoured Zhi Yuan's incomplete 'Immovable Wrathful Deity Mantra'..."
At this point, Fang Hongxuan's already somewhat gloomy expression deepened even further.
"That Immovable Wrathful Deity seems to harbor some kind of hidden danger... Every time someone summons Him, they can feel His intense greed and resentment..."