The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 658

Chapter 658: Chapter 654: Golden Cicada Reincarnation Chapter 658: Chapter 654: Golden Cicada Reincarnation “Chan'er, my little master, did you already know that Jiang Liu was a transformed Buddha Bead?” Lu Huaming asked, looking at the string of purple Buddha beads.

“Jiang Liu told me.” Chan'er nodded.

“Then why didn't you reveal him to the abbot, yet you preached for him?” Lu Huaming asked, wide-eyed, his face full of incomprehension.

“I believe all beings are equal. Why should there be any distinction between truth and deception? As long as it's for the welfare of the people, preaching on his behalf is fine. If I can use this opportunity to convert Jiang Liu, then that's even better,” said Chan'er sincerely.

Lu Huaming, having heard this, found it both amusing and a bit exasperating – this young monk was simply too naive.

“Abbot, since Jiang Liu has admitted his mistake, please forgive him. Let him follow me in the form of Buddha Bead to concentrate on his cultivation. Perhaps this might gradually purify all the demonic and violent energy within him.” Chan'er turned to Abbot Hai Shi and said.

“If that's what you want, Chan'er, then so be it. From now on, Buddha Bead, you shall follow Chan'er and concentrate on your cultivation. Do not cause any more trouble and remember to protect Chan'er well,” Abbot Hai Shi said.

“Tch, like I need you to tell me that. I've protected him for several lifetimes already!” Buddha Bead huffed out.

The other monks, hearing the abbot's agreement, did not say anything further, despite some remaining dissatisfaction among them.

“Today's events have greatly benefited from the assistance of you both. On behalf of everyone at Golden Mountain Temple, the old monk offers his gratitude to you both.” After dealing with Jiang Liu's matter, Abbot Hai Shi turned to Shen Luo and Lu Huaming and bowed in gratitude.

“Your Excellency Abbot is too polite, it's our duty to eliminate demons and protect the Taoist path. However, Brother Shen and I came here to ask for Jinchanzi's reincarnation, the Golden Cicada, to preside over the Water-Land Conference in Chang'an. We hope you can approve our request.” Lu Huaming respectfully suggested.

With the surprising turn of events regarding Jiang Liu and the reveal that Jinchanzi has incarnated into Chan'er, he was overjoyed and immediately proposed this.

“The Water-Land Conference is a national festival, our Golden Mountain Temple naturally supports it wholeheartedly. Chan'er, are you willing to go?” After a moment of contemplation, Abbot Hai Shi asked Chan'er.

“The people of Chang'an have unfortunately suffered a catastrophe. As a disciple, I want to go and deliver salvation to all beings, spreading the merciful teachings of Buddha.” Chan'er nodded.

“Thank you, little Master Chan'er.” Lu Huaming, filled with joy, quickly thanked him.

“For each day we delay, the people in the city will suffer. Benefactors, let's set out at once,” said Chan'er eagerly.

“Due to the disaster that befell the Golden Mountain Temple today, we need to spend some time to restore it. Moreover, Chan'er was injured by Jiang Liu earlier; I need to use dharma to heal him. Can you two benefactors please wait for half a day?” Abbot Hai Shi asked.

“Of course, no problem at all.” Lu Huaming nodded.

Since there were still a few days left until the Water-Land Conference, half a day wouldn't delay them too much.

With this, Abbot Hai Shi was about to take Chan'er away to recover his injuries.

“Little Master Chan'er, please wait for a moment. I have a question to ask you,” Shen Luo, who had been standing there quietly, suddenly spoke.

“What's the matter, Benefactor?” Chan'er stopped in his tracks.

“Since you're truly the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada, do you have any memory of why Jinchanzi chose to reincarnate?” Shen Luo asked.

Upon hearing his question, others also started to remember this matter and looked at Chan'er all at once.

“Although I have transformed into the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada, I really have no memory of the past of Golden Cicada. Buddhist beads, do you know anything?” Chan'er scratched his head, looking at the Buddhist beads in his hand.

“Your past is just chanting sutras, accepting disciples, and constantly being caught by various monsters. As for why the Golden Cicada reincarnated, I don't know. I only know that when I woke up, he suddenly entered the cycle of reincarnation.” The Buddhist beads hummed and spoke.

“Then why is there magic blood on you?” Shen Luo looked at the Buddhist beads and asked.

When he asked this question, it was not to inquire of Chan'er, he was merely a catalyst. The one he really wanted to ask was this string of Buddhist beads.

“Didn't I say that, I don't know anything. When I woke up, the Golden Cicada had already reincarnated, and my body was stained with magic blood. I have no clue about the whole matter.” The beads had all their plans thwarted by Shen Luo which left them feeling hostile, thus they answered coldly.

“Then when did that demon wind find you?” Shen Luo ignored the cold response from the Buddhist bead spirit and continued his questioning.

“It was just a few years ago. At that time, the magic blood in my body was surging very badly. The demon wind found me and said that there was a way to help me suppress the magic blood and even grant me immense power. In a moment of confusion, I agreed to him. But I did not use this power for evil deeds. This time, having you sent to Hei Feng Ao, was also something the demon wind forced me to arrange.” the Buddhist bead spirit whispered.

“Is the magic blood still in your body?” Shen Luo did not pursue the matter of the Black Phoenix Ridge any further and asked about the status of the magic blood.

“Of course it is, but after the Exorcising Mantra recited by Chan'er just now, it has calmed a lot.” said the Buddhist beads.

Seeing this, Shen Luo did not say anything more and retreated.

Upon seeing this, Abbot Hai Shi took Chan'er away and arranged a place for Shen Luo and the others to rest.

Shen Luo was sitting cross-legged in a meditation room, silently operating his techniques to recover his Mana. At the same time, he took out that Purple Great Bead.

There was a layer of golden light flashing on the purple bead, the True Immortal seal had been set up to summon the dream cultivation. Through the golden light, one could see the purple clouds churning inside the bead, which had not dissipated with the breaking of the bead, showing that the spirituality was still intact.

“It's not affected even after such a severe injury, it seems that this purple bead is a valuable demonic treasure.” He muttered to himself.

After pondering for a while, he held the bead in his hand, pinching his fingers to operate the Ninety-Nine Wealth Technique, and streaks of blue light quickly entered it.

Since he had to confront the Demon Clan next, it would be unwise to know nothing about the Demonic Qi. Though it was a bit risky, Shen Luo decided to try and refine this thing.

However, he was fully prepared, summoning the Heavenly Book Projection in the jade pillow. The moment the bead presented a problem, he would immediately collect it into the Heavenly Book Space.

To Shen Luo's surprise, the purple big bead immediately responded to the Ninety-Nine Wealth Technique. The bead instantly grew several times larger, turning into a giant bead with a height of one foot, and it even bloomed with brilliant purple light, making it look extremely enchanting.

The only problem was a huge crack that crossed over it, which was a bit of an eyesore.

Seeing this, a hint of joy appeared on Shen Luo's face. He immediately activated his Divine Sense to sense the situation inside the treasure, but the purple clouds inside the bead were unfathomable, as if it contained a huge space. His Divine Sense could not detect the bottom of it.

Moreover, the prohibition inside the bead also very ancient, different from ordinary magical weapons and treasures. Although the Ninety-Nine Wealth Technique could refine it, it could not infer what kind of magical powers this thing possessed from the prohibition.

According to the previous battle, this purple bead seemed to have the effect of stabilizing space.

“Forget it, I'll study it slowly later. This bead can withstand the Ape King Stick Technique displayed by the True Immortal, it must be extraordinarily sturdy and can be used as a shield.” Shen Luo waved his hand and put away the purple bead. He would refine it slowly later and focused on recovering his Mana.

Half a day passed in a blink of an eye. He suddenly opened his eyes, a ripple of blue light spread out from his body as his Mana was fully recovered. He got up and walked outside, soon arriving at the gate of Golden Mountain Temple.