Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 543 - 95 Devotion to Buddha

Chapter 543: Chapter 95 Devotion to Buddha

Duang! As the melodious bell rang, the scene before their eyes changed once more, and with two consecutive bell sounds, the four arrived again at Wuyou Temple.

Xiao Jie chose to start from Wuyou Temple for a reason. According to the chronological order, the Dharma King Temple belongs to the present, the scenario of Fo Guang Temple is in the past, while Wuyou Temple is most likely before Fo Guang Temple, which is when the temple was first built.

If they wanted to clarify the truth, they had to start from Wuyou Temple.

Ye Luo chose to stop ringing the bell, and the surroundings suddenly became real, breaking free from that semi-illusory special space.

The four walked down from the Bell Platform to find a temple vibrant with life, bathed in brilliant sunshine, lush trees, farmers singing while toiling, and children playing and frolicking in the temple.

What a paradise on earth.

It must also be a hidden map.

After wandering around the temple, they were amazed by the warm and cozy scenes around them.

This map gives a very comfortable and peaceful feeling; even the NPCs all have green names, a completely different style from the gloomy and foggy Dharma King Temple in Ghost Mist Ridge.

Whether it was the farmers or the monks, all had cheerful and happy demeanors.

Not to mention a BOSS, there wasn’t even a Monster.

For a moment, there was a comfortable feeling as if they had returned to the safe zone.

However, Xiao Jie reminded everyone, "Stay alert! Such hidden maps might not be without dangers." After all, this is a one-life game, they must play it like reality. If they were really entering such a bizarre temple in reality, even if the people inside are friendly, it would still be wise to stay cautious.

They carefully walked through the central gate of the temple, arriving in front of the Buddhist Temple, where the Ghost-faced Buddha that should have stood in the center did not exist, replaced only by a clay Buddha statue, appearing very crude and simple.

As they were observing, a Guest Monk approached them.

"Many benefactors here seem unfamiliar, may I know where you are from? Are you perhaps here to listen to Master Jinglian’s teachings?"

Xiao Jie said, "Exactly, we’ve heard of the Zen Master’s great reputation and have specifically come here to seek guidance on the Buddhist Scripture, please inform him."

"Hehe, gentlemen, no need to be formal, the Zen Master always universally educates all beings and teaches without discrimination. If you wish to listen to the Buddhist Scripture, just go in, but please stay quiet and not disturb the serenity of the Buddhist — come with me."

The guests cautiously followed him in.

Entering the Buddhist Temple, they saw an old monk in the midst of a sermon, surrounded by a circle of monks.

Master Jinglian (Abbot of Wuyou Temple) Level 46 Worldly Expert. Life Value: 6000.

The old monk had a kind and benevolent face, his hair and beard all white, truly bearing the semblance of a high monk, dressed in a plain and patched kasaya, looking very simple.

The surrounding monks also appeared very simple and plain, matching the modest style of the surrounding Buddhist Temple.

As the old monk was speaking, he suddenly seemed to sense something and looked up, his gaze turning towards Ye Luo.

"This little benefactor seems very familiar, have we met before?"

Xiao Jie thought it must be related to Shariputra; whoever owns Shariputra could trigger a dialogue.

Ye Luo clearly understood this too and responded, "I find the master very familiar as well, but my companions and I are here for the first time, so we have probably not met; perhaps you and I had a connection in our past lives, which is why we meet in this life."

"Hehe, what a destined encounter! If you wish, you can stay and listen to my teachings, and if you have insightful views, feel free to comment."

Saying so, he continued his sermon.

The guests began to listen, Xiao Jie especially attentively. Information in such decryption games tends to be hidden in NPC conversations, especially these sermons and recitations, which definitely contain significant teachings.

He had been worried about not understanding, but fortunately, what Master Jinglian spoke of was not the Buddhist Scripture, but knowledge about transcending lost souls and salvaging wronged spirits.

"We live upon Ghost Mist Ridge, and inevitably face wandering ghosts. Although Wuyou Temple has the blessing of Buddha’s light, it’s impossible to hide in this temple forever.

If you leave the temple and encounter those wandering ghosts outside, you must not be afraid. If you show fear, the ghosts naturally feel it. You must know that ghosts are transformed from humans; the nature of ghosts is the nature of humans: bullying the weak and fearing the strong. If you are not afraid, maintain righteousness, and scold loudly, the ghosts, feeling guilty, will retreat.

If you show fear, the ghosts instead will push their limits and even endanger your life."

At this moment, a monk asked with confusion, "Master, if the nature of ghosts is human nature, why would they harm people?"

Master Jinglian: "Hehe, well, firstly, this human nature is not about lacking but rather inequality; seeing others faring well is unbearable for some. Having died, they still wish to drag others down with them, naturally wanting to harm others.

Secondly, the so-called ’birds of a feather flock together, but strangers beware.’ In the eyes of ghosts, aren’t humans considered strangers? You fear ghosts will harm you, but ghosts also fear you will harm them. If they could make everyone ghosts, wouldn’t everyone then be one family? Only in this way can these ghosts be at peace.

Thirdly, human nature is intrinsically evil; if there were no moral and legal constraints, and if possessing great power, many would commit evil deeds. These ghosts, lacking moral and legal constraints and possessing the power to harm, why would they easily stop?

Thus, these ghosts want to harm humans mainly because of human nature; harming people is normal, not harming would actually be strange."

"This is why Buddhist Law can control ghosts, as it leads people and ghosts toward goodness. Ghosts should not remain in this world, but due to lingering resentment and unwillingness to dissipate, a thread of obsession ties them to this world. Thus, as long as the various resentments in these ghosts’ hearts are dispersed, the ghosts themselves can naturally rest in peace and be reborn."