I Can Traverse Multiple Worlds-Chapter 41: One Thought to Buddhahood, One Thought to Demonhood

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: One Thought to Buddhahood, One Thought to Demonhood

WHOOSH!

The monks of Yuan Chu Temple were all stunned by the scene before them.

They shot to their feet, unable to contain themselves!

Their eyes filled with disbelief, as if they had just seen a ghost.

Even Li Jiuyan, the Priest from Celestial Sword Mountain seated in the center, felt his eyes flash and his body tremble!

"Is... Is he a Human Immortal who has mastered Refining Acupoints?"

"A fifteen-year-old Human Immortal who has mastered Refining Acupoints?!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Wuxiang Temple must have cheated!"

"Priest, please examine the bones of this Buddha’s Son to verify his true age!"

Led by Huiran, the monks of Yuan Chu Temple were in turmoil, their minds racing with doubt.

After all, Daru’s strength was considerable, a result of fifteen years of their dedicated training.

He had already reached the Demi-Immortal Realm of Refining the Five Viscera!

For his opponent to defeat Daru so easily, he had to have reached the Human Immortal Realm.

Moreover, judging by his powerful yet perfectly controlled Inner Qi, he must have been a Human Immortal who mastered Refining Acupoints for some time.

Human Immortals who had mastered Refining Acupoints were not numerous, but they weren’t unheard of.

But a fifteen-year-old Human Immortal... Had there ever been more than a handful in all of history?!

How could one possibly appear at Wuxiang Temple?!

Huiran and the other monks of Yuan Chu Temple simply refused to believe the truth before their eyes.

At this moment, Daru stared at the sword hovering above his head, beads of sweat forming on his brow.

He felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, nearly suffocating him.

The vast, heavenly might roared like thunder!

Unable to bear the pressure any longer, he dropped to his knees with a THUD.

Wang Xiao’s tall figure stood before Daru. He spoke calmly,

"A fist, a leg, and a sword. These are this humble monk’s Three Refuges, and they are my true heart."

The meaning behind this was clear: the prerequisite for strength is to cultivate oneself from within, not to seek it from external sources.

No matter how powerful, something obtained from others is never truly your own!

Therefore, in Buddhism, one practices Buddhist Cultivation, not a plea to the Buddha!

One uses the principles of Buddhism as fuel to elevate oneself, thereby reaching the ’Buddha’ Realm!

This is the true Mahayana Buddhism.

"Excellent! What a magnificent ’Three Refuges’! Truly, a hero emerges from the young!"

Just then, the Priest from Celestial Sword Mountain, Li Jiuyan, walked slowly up to Wang Xiao, his tone complex.

"In my hundred years of life, apart from the next Sword Holder of my Celestial Sword Mountain, I have never seen a young person of such outstanding talent."

"However, the masters of Yuan Chu Temple have a point. I must examine your bones and confirm your age before I can declare the result of this Buddhist debate."

After all, there were many age-defying arts in this world.

Even Li Jiuyan himself, at over a hundred years old, looked no older than forty or fifty.

The chances of Wuxiang Temple finding a Human Immortal skilled in such arts to represent them were minuscule.

Still, an inspection was necessary.

After all—

a fifteen-year-old Human Immortal who had mastered Refining Acupoints was simply too rare!

Wang Xiao nodded slightly. "Please, Priest."

Li Jiuyan said no more. He walked up to Wang Xiao, reached out his hand, and began gently probing and pressing around his body.

Wang Xiao could feel faint streams of qi flowing into his body!

However, he had already constructed an Inner Qi Network inside his body, and his Inner Qi was concealed, ready to be unleashed at a moment’s notice.

If this Li Jiuyan had any ill intentions, he could break away and counterattack instantly.

Fortunately, Li Jiuyan only examined him for a moment before releasing his hand and turning to the monks of Yuan Chu Temple.

"Masters, I have examined the bones of Wuxiang Temple’s Buddha’s Son, Wu Chen. I can confirm that he is indeed only fifteen years old."

"Therefore, I declare Wuxiang Temple the victor of this Buddhist debate!"

Li Jiuyan was filled with emotion.

’To think that by simply witnessing a debate between two Sects, I’d encounter a once-in-a-millennium genius!’

’If Celestial Sword Mountain had found this Buddha’s Son a few years earlier, he would have likely been the next Sword Holder, wouldn’t he?!’

However, that girl destined to be the next Sword Holder of Celestial Sword Mountain was no weakling either.

’I wonder which of these two young people is stronger!’

Hearing Li Jiuyan’s words, the monks of Yuan Chu Temple were completely shattered. They couldn’t accept it.

"Priest, is... is this Buddha’s Son really only fifteen? Could you allow this old monk to inspect him?"

"Yes, a fifteen-year-old Human Immortal who mastered Refining Acupoints... there have only been a few in the last thousand years."

"How could Wuxiang Temple’s heritage possibly produce such a figure?!"

Li Jiuyan listened to Huiran and the other monks, one eyebrow raised.

"Are you suggesting that I am lying to you?"

"Or do you think the sword on my back is no longer sharp?!"

As his voice fell, the sharp sword on his back began to hum and vibrate.

Huiran’s expression changed abruptly. He clutched the Golden Buddhist Beads in his hand.

"This humble monk lost his composure. The Priest’s judgment is, of course, correct."

He certainly didn’t dare to offend Li Jiuyan.

It wasn’t because of Li Jiuyan’s personal strength.

It was because of Celestial Sword Mountain behind him!

As the supreme Alliance Leader of the entire Central State, Celestial Sword Mountain had always held a transcendent status.

"When the Celestial Sword appears, who can contend?" This slogan, passed down for a thousand years, had yet to be proven wrong!

As Celestial Sword Mountain’s Town Domain Priest in the Western Regions, Li Jiuyan himself represented the Sect!

If Yuan Chu Temple dared to defy him, they would be replaced in an instant, even if they were the Alliance Leader of the Western Regions.

Zen Master Zhi Kong, completely unsurprised by Wang Xiao’s victory, walked over, pressed his palms together, and looked at Huiran.

"Amitabha. I hope Khenpo Huiran will honor our agreement and cede half of your domains. This humble monk will send people to take them over tomorrow."

Huiran’s eyes flickered. He glanced at Li Jiuyan, who stood to the side.

"This humble monk will naturally honor the promise. However, whether you can convert the people within those domains to your faith will depend on Wuxiang Temple’s own abilities."

Zen Master Zhi Kong said coolly,

"You need not trouble yourself with that, Khenpo Huiran."

He paused for a moment.

Then he turned to Li Jiuyan and the others.

"Priest, Khenpo Huiran, you have come from afar as our guests. Please, come to the temple for a vegetarian meal and a short rest."

Li Jiuyan waved his hand.

"I’m used to fine meats and rich dishes. I’m not accustomed to such simple fare. Never mind, never mind. Since the debate is over, I won’t linger. Farewell."

Then, he turned to Wang Xiao at his side.

"Little Zen Master Wu Chen, that sword strike of yours had a remarkable quality. When you have time, you can visit my Divine Official’s Mansion, and we can spar."

Wang Xiao pressed his palms together and replied,

"Very well. Once Wuxiang Temple has finished taking over all of Yuan Chu Temple’s domains, this little monk will come to the Divine Official’s Mansion to seek your guidance, Priest."

He truly did want to see for himself what was so wondrous about the heritage of Celestial Sword Mountain.

’It might even help my Celestial Flying Immortal Technique advance further!’

"Haha, good! Then I shall be waiting."

Li Jiuyan said no more. With a flash of his body, a sword light flickered around him, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished from everyone’s sight.

Huiran also spoke up. "This humble monk has matters to attend to, so I will take my leave as well."

Having lost the debate, the monks of Yuan Chu Temple were in no mood for a vegetarian meal.

With that said, Huiran didn’t linger. He led Daru and the other monks away from Wuxiang Temple at a brisk pace.

"We won! We actually won!"

"Junior Martial Uncle Wu Chen is incredible! He’s like a reincarnated Living Buddha!"

"What do you mean ’reincarnated’? Junior Martial Uncle Wu Chen is already a Human Immortal who has mastered Refining Acupoints! He’s a Living Buddha in the flesh!"

"Hahaha! Wuxiang Temple can finally hold its head high!"

After Huiran had left, the group of Little Monks who had been peeking from a distance erupted in cheers.

They knew Wang Xiao was strong, but they never imagined he was *this* strong.

He had won the debate without breaking a sweat.

As Wuxiang Temple took over the various domains and grew in power, their status as Little Monks would also rise.

Their joy was genuine and came from the heart.

Zen Master Zhi Kong walked to Wang Xiao’s side, patted his shoulder, and simply said, "Good."

However, everyone knew how much hardship was contained within that single word.

It represented the blood, sweat, and tears of generations of Wuxiang Temple monks over a hundred years!

Next, everyone followed Zen Master Zhi Kong to the dining hall for a celebratory vegetarian feast.

Taking advantage of the occasion, Zen Master Zhi Kong began to arrange the various matters concerning the takeover of Yuan Chu Temple’s domains.

No one was worried that Yuan Chu Temple would refuse to hand them over.

After all, with the Town Domain Priest as a witness, Yuan Chu Temple would have to cough them up, no matter how unwilling they were!

"This victory was all thanks to Nephew Wu Chen. However, besides taking over Yuan Chu Temple’s domains, we must also put the announcement of our Master’s passing on the agenda."

Zhi Hyun, the head of the Precepts Hall, suddenly stood up and looked at Zen Master Zhi Kong.

"Senior Brother, this Junior Brother has something to say, but I’m not sure if I should."

Zen Master Zhi Kong was taken aback for a moment, then pressed his palms together. "Junior Brother, please speak freely."

Zhi Hyun walked to Zen Master Zhi Kong’s side and began, "It’s just that..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Zhi Hyun’s cattail-fan-like palm suddenly shot out, striking at Zen Master Zhi Kong!

BANG!

Caught completely off guard, Zen Master Zhi Kong was sent flying backward, spitting out a large mouthful of blood and crashing into a nearby table and chairs, smashing them to pieces!