Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 463 - 55 Jade Sword Buddha’s ’Dowry

Chapter 463: Chapter 55 Jade Sword Buddha’s ’Dowry

Yuan Mi was in immense pain, his worldview shattered.

To him, the temple was the most sacred place in the world, and the scriptures were the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

In fact, the teachings of the Buddhist Sect were correct; the vast majority of the scriptures advocated for goodness and self-enlightenment. This is the true essence of cultivation, the highest realm of the Buddhist Sect.

It is merely the foolish who trouble themselves, unable to reach enlightenment, resulting in twisted paths and evil ways.

Gu Wen held no prejudice against Buddhist Law; he believed the law was faultless, it was people who differed.

Cultivation was inherently good; even the Dual Cultivation Skill could be practiced by oneself, although it was demanding.

One needed to reach the realm of Heavenly Person to be able to cultivate alone.

But Yuan Mi, after all, was just a child in his early teens. He didn’t understand these things and cried uncontrollably.

Seeing that there was nothing more to discuss, Gu Wen turned around to shuffle the cards and said, "Now that we have money, let’s play another round. This time it’s a big one, one hundred top-grade Spirit Stones per hand."

Jade Sword Buddha said, "I don’t have any money left."

"No problem, I’ll lend you five hundred."

Gu Wen generously waved his hand, and Jade Sword Buddha, without even thinking, nodded in agreement.

"Come on, this time we’re surely lucky."

Chi Yu Zi tidied up the table, skillfully dealt and sorted the cards, making the neglected little monk instantly stop crying.

"..."

Weren’t they life-and-death friends in their past lives?

You powerful seniors, shouldn’t you be guiding the younger ones now, speaking words full of philosophy?

Yuan Mi felt a vague sense of familiarity in his heart, as if these great powers before him were meant to be like this.

Another two hours passed, Gu Wen and Chi Yu Zi lost everything. They silently put down the cards in their hands.

"Returning this."

Jade Sword Buddha returned part of what Gu Wen had lent him, the damage was minor but the insult was immense.

Gu Wen said, "Let’s talk about serious matters now. Have you understood?"

"If everything the senior showed me is true, then I thank you for eliminating the demons. But I will still go to see the evils of the Buddhist Sect with my own eyes."

Yuan Mi answered firmly, receiving no praise, only three calm and indifferent faces.

Such words should have made the great powers see him as a promising talent.

Gu Wen listened quietly and said, "Fine, but I have no interest in going with you. My travel expenses are limited."

The current Buddha State had nothing worth seeing, those remaining sects might not be good, but they weren’t entirely composed of villains.

Just like Lantuo Temple, it still had many monks who were spared, and people like Yuan Mi who hadn’t yet been corrupted also existed.

The most important thing was that he truly had no money left.

Chi Yu Zi had a lot of assets, but they were far from sufficient for their expenses.

For example, a jar of Heavenly Immortal Drunk required one hundred top-grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to a pill for a breakthrough to the Returning to Void Realm, money a Golden Core Stage cultivator could never save in a lifetime.

This wine was a top-tier cultivation luxury item, controlled by the Daoist Sect and many True Monarchs of the wine path. Chi Yu Zi and Gu Wen drank two jars a day, paying significant taxes to the Daoist Sect.

But they wouldn’t take the internal route; otherwise, they’d have to work to pay off their debts.

Gu Wen believed that if he depended on the Daoist Sect for food, he would quickly be caught by his master.

Travel expenses?

Yuan Mi frowned upon hearing such mundane terms and said, "I am not good at fighting, please allow me to accompany you or grant me a life-saving treasure."

Gu Wen asked, "Why?"

Yuan Mi replied, "If I am truly the reincarnation of your life-and-death friend, it is only right for the senior to protect me. Without the protection of the sect, I cannot stand on my own."

Before he finished speaking, a trace of killing intent from Chi Yu Zi emerged, Gu Wen slightly raised his hand to prevent another scare.

He nodded and agreed, "I have a Demon Sword Skill here; if you master it, you can kill all around."

Yuan Mi hesitated.

"This... I am a Buddhist Sect member; how can I learn Demon Path techniques?"

Chi Yu Zi frowned, wanting to slap this ungrateful bald head to death.

Even Jun Yan wasn’t this annoying after being given a cultivation technique.

Gu Wen, without any anger, calmly said, "I misspoke; it is the Buddha Sword Skill."

The little monk Yuan Mi immediately showed joy and said:

"I have heard of the Buddha Sword; it is the sword of supreme Yang and hardness, capable of purging all evil spirits and protecting the Way."

Jade Sword Buddha said in a hollow voice, "A swordsman kills people. Protecting the Way and eliminating demons lies in the heart, not the sword."

Yuan Mi, feeling impressed and thinking this rarely speaking master must be more powerful than this ordinary Mystical Sect senior.

This was the demeanor great powers should have.

"I will teach you the Buddha Sword Skill."

Gu Wen beckoned, and Yuan Mi promptly stepped forward, bowing his head. A quaint wooden token was then hung around his neck.

Inscribed on the token were the words [Jun Yan].

This was a keepsake Jun Yan had given to Gu Wen for protection, made from fragments of his three souls and seven spirits, essentially his remains.

A faint glow passed, and a dark, faceless figure appeared on Yuan Mi’s spiritual platform, starting to constantly wield its sword.

Various sword techniques and transformations converged into the word: tenacity.

The Taoist Sword emphasizes the heart, the Buddha Sword presses the momentum, the Demon Sword embodies persistence.

Yuan Mi fainted once again, and with a casual wave, Gu Wen sent him flying out of Unclean City, landing him in an undiscovered Cave Heaven Blessed Land.

Inside was a pool of Spiritual Spring and a vine full of Spirit Fruits.

The little monk fell into the Spiritual Spring, starting to instinctively cultivate the Demon Sword Skill in his unconscious state.

Chi Yu Zi asked, "How can you be sure this little monk is Jun Yan? That Ten Thousand Demon Technique wasn’t exclusive to Jun Yan, I remember they were merged into a chaos back then."