Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 595 - 326 Buddhist teachings_2

Chapter 595: 326 Buddhist teachings_2

Xuanming and his companions were moved, all of them clasping their hands together.

"Gentlemen, please step onto the auspicious cloud, and this monk will take you to rest at Jihuo Temple," Xuanming invited with a gesture of his hand.

Xuanming summoned an auspicious cloud and extended his hand in a welcoming gesture.

The so-called auspicious cloud, which looked like a cloud from the outside, was actually a flying magic artifact forged by the Buddhist.

There are three types of auspicious clouds: three-color, five-color, and seven-color!

The more colors, the faster the flying speed.

The seven-color auspicious cloud is the best one of them.

However, Xuanming and his company naturally did not have a seven-color auspicious cloud; the one they rode on was five-color.

Fang Zhixing, full of curiosity, reached out to touch the auspicious cloud.

Soft and fluffy, it felt like cotton and weighed almost nothing.

As Fang Zhixing stepped onto it, the five-colored auspicious cloud only slightly deformed before steadying under his weight.

Lian Quan, the other two, and the two beasts also hopped onto the five-colored auspicious cloud.

Everyone sat down cross-legged.

The five-colored auspicious cloud slowly rose, and suddenly it accelerated, flying away at a frightening speed, not at all slower than the white cranes.

Before they knew it, daylight broke.

The sun rose in the east.

In the distance emerged a majestic mountain that seemed to level with the sky.

At first glance, the shape of the mountain resembled a flicker of flame.

"We’ve arrived at the Jihuo Mountain!" Xuanming said with a smile.

Fang Zhixing perked up and looked towards Jihuo Mountain.

Just at that moment!

The system panel suddenly flashed with a burst of light.

[Mad Blood Tyrant Fifth Layer · Full Level Conditions:

1. Defeat or kill more than 36 life forms of the same level (3/36)

2. Transcend oneself, read the "Diamond Sutra" in full more than ten times (not completed)

3. Collect one Bodhi Fruit (not completed)

4. Find one Three-Life Stone (not completed)

5. Drink one bowl of Mengpo Soup (not completed)

6. Soak one’s entire body for more than an hour in Hot Spring Palace (not completed)

7. Sit on the Dragon Chair once (not completed)

8. Slay a Black Mountain Goat calf (not completed)

9. Two million jin of fifth level exotic beast meat, or 1,222,000 upper-grade meat pills (not completed)]

"Finally!"

"It’s been revealed!"

Fang Zhixing could not help but feel invigorated, though he kept a composed facade as he carefully read the full-level conditions.

"There are 9 conditions..."

Fang Zhixing thought, following the pattern from before, the conditions should increase in number.

The fourth layer had 9 conditions, so the fifth layer should have even more.

"It must be because I’ve awakened a sixth-level burst skill and reached the Five Qi Chaoyuan realm..."

As Fang Zhixing grew stronger, the full-level conditions naturally decreased.

"Eh, what the hell is a Black Mountain Goat calf?"

Suddenly, Xigou also noticed that the external system had finally deciphered the full-level conditions.

It wasn’t easy, it took several days!

This also suggested from the side that the Fifth Layer "Blood Rebirth" was extraordinary and might require breaking many taboos.

Then, the eighth condition caught his attention.

Fang Zhixing was also puzzled and said, "Why does it seems like a Lovecraftian style?"

Xigou agreed wholeheartedly.

The Black Mountain Goat calf here couldn’t possibly be referring to a little lamb.

"Holy shit, look at conditions 4 and 5..."

Xigou exclaimed again, "The Three-Life Stone and Mengpo Soup, they actually appear; it’s too damn otherworldly!"

Fang Zhixing mused, "I’ve been to the Netherworld before; looks like I might have to take another trip there."

Xigou’s eyes flashed with surprise, "Condition 6, where is the Hot Spring Palace?"

Fang Zhixing, too, was hearing it for the first time, but what confused him the most was condition 7.

"What does sitting on the Dragon Chair mean?"

Fang Zhixing glanced towards the direction of the Divine Capital and said with amazement, "Don’t tell me I have to run to the Imperial City to steal the Emperor’s Dragon Chair?"

Reading from the first to the last condition, condition 2 provided the most obvious clue.

"The Diamond Sutra" is a treasured Buddhist scripture, consisting of three parts, each kept in one of the three great sacred Buddhist lands.

Jihuo Temple is one of them!

Just as this thought crossed his mind, the Five-Colored Auspicious Cloud began to descend.

Fang Zhixing looked down below.

They had now arrived directly above Jihuo Mountain.

On the summit, stood an ancient temple that had persisted for a thousand years, simple yet majestic, with distant chanting that compelled involuntary respect.

The Five-Colored Auspicious Cloud settled gracefully and landed outside the temple gates.

Xuanming and the other three stood up and leaped down, followed closely by Fang Zhixing and his party.

Together they entered Jihuo Temple.

Scanning the horizon within the temple grounds, pavillions and terraces could be seen amongst the chirping birds and fragrant flowers, presenting a diverse and beautiful scenery.

As they moved forward, everything appeared clean and tidy, with the smoke of incense wafting, refreshing both mind and spirit.

Soon after, they entered the Great Hall.

The hall was bustling with people.

Rows of monks in blue robes sat cross-legged, their eyes closed, reciting scriptures in silence.

Beneath the statue of Buddha sat an old monk with a white beard, seated alone in front of the assembly, gently knocking on a wooden fish, the sound echoing in all directions, permeating through heaven and the Netherworld.

The four Guardian Monks stepped forward, bowing in unison.

The bearded elder seemed to detect something, stopped his tapping, and speaking with composure, said, "The morning lesson ends here."

As his voice faded, the monks stood up, bowed reverently towards the Buddha statue, and only then did they turn and leave the hall.

Soon, the hall was empty.

The bearded elder turned around, raised a single palm in greeting, and said with a kind smile, "I am Jing Xuan, the undeserving abbot of Jihuo Temple. I bid welcome to the esteemed guests of Taoism."

"Greetings to Abbot Jing Xuan," Fang Zhixing and the other three from Lian Quan said as they quickly returned the greeting.

Jing Xuan sighed and said, "You must be tired from the journey. This time, the Evil God and the Demon Buddha conspired against you, with malicious intent that is utterly condemnable and infuriating. I have already informed the Taoist sects and the Court. Rest assured, we will dedicate all our efforts to exterminating these demons and secure justice for you."

Lian Quan responded, "Such demons are unworthy of life, and we hope their chaos will not disrupt the upcoming Buddhist ceremony."

Jing Xuan reassured them, "Please be at ease, our Buddhist preparations have been long-standing, and we will not let these demons spoil this grand event."

Then, he called a young novice over, saying with a smile, "The Zen rooms have been prepared. Please go and rest first, and have some vegetarian meals."

Fang Zhixing and the others had no objections.

After they left the Great Hall, Jing Xuan turned his gaze towards the four Guardian Monks.

Xuanming stepped forward, leaving behind the Precepts Blade Arhat, and reported, "Master, we have captured this traitor."

Jing Xuan nodded, his tone indifferent, "Throw him into the Demon Suppression Tower, to erode his demonic nature. If he is willing to reform, perhaps there will be a day when he can convert to our Buddhist ways."

Following that, he asked, "An Baopu and the three from Lian Quan are the elite of the Five Elements Sect and the Taiyi Sect. Have you observed anything unusual?"

Xuanming described in detail, "After we received the message, we searched for the Demon Buddha’s trail and soon found an area with continuous rain, which was rather peculiar. We stayed outside the downpour to observe, quickly realizing that the rain curtain was created by the leader of the Rain Summoning Sect, with the effect of blocking Divine Soul Perception. Inside the rain curtain were powerful individuals locked in battle, the fight relentless and intense. We did not want to tip them off, so we did not venture into the rain, and thus could not see clearly. Later, the rain suddenly dispersed, and we heard the Rain Summoning Sect leader scream miserably, then silence followed. That’s when we moved in..."

After listening, Jing Xuan became silent, then questioned with concern, "So, are you saying you did not witness the appearance of the Great Black Buddha Mother?"

"No!" Xuanming nodded, "Neither the Undying Evil Phoenix nor the White Bone King were found, and the area was filled with towering trees emitting strange energy fluctuations. Unfortunately, we had no chance to investigate closely."

Jing Xuan nodded in understanding, pondered for a moment, then asked, "In your opinion, what is the strength of An Baopu and the others?"

Xuanming spoke emphatically, "Unfathomable! An Baopu easily subdued the Precepts Blade Arhat without exerting much effort."

"The three from Lian Quan were trapped in the Hundred Ghosts Soul Devouring Formation and tempered for a day, yet they were able to emerge unscathed, which is truly inconceivable."

Jing Xuan took a deep breath and said, "The prodigies of Taoism are indeed formidable. We cannot afford any mishaps in the Buddhist ceremony this time, we must find a way to defeat them!"

The four Guardian Monks nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Fang Zhixing and Xigou entered a Zen room and sat down to rest.

Xigou asked, "What are you planning? ’The Diamond Sutra’ is the temple’s most prized treasure, they won’t just hand it over to you to look at."

Fang Zhixing pondered for a moment, then replied, "Don’t worry, we’ll take things one step at a time."

Time flew by until noon.

Fang Zhixing called for the young novice and told him, "I would like to meet with Master Jing Xuan, please inform him."

The young novice ran off swiftly.

Before long, Jing Xuan walked over slowly, smiling kindly, "Donor An, what can I do for you?"

Fang Zhixing was silent for a moment, then suddenly drew out the Starfire Sword...