This voice was gentle and dignified, carrying a detached, otherworldly Zen charm that gradually cald the tumultuous atmosphere stirred by the fierce battle.
But upon hearing the voice reappear, Shen Wanning and Ge Wenxiong stood tensely behind Yu Qingtan, their eyes fixed intently on the distant pagoda.
"Is the senior before us Vajra Monk?" Yu Qingtan inquired, while secretly using the Hongluan Secret On to calculate.
"This monk's Dharma na is Vajra, but only a thread of my soul remains. Earlier, it was suppressed and controlled by the Source of Inner Demons. Thankfully, Patron Yu, you managed to eliminate it. I am now too weak to leave; please, co inside!"
Yu Qingtan heard this, her gaze slightly sharpened, and then she revealed a faint smile, saying, "Since the senior has invited us, we shall naturally comply."
"Fairy Qingtan?" Ge Wenxiong called out to Yu Qingtan, shaking his head, clearly worried about a possible deceit.
"It's alright, let's go!" Yu Qingtan said and flew towards the giant pagoda.
"It's fine, we must trust her!" Shen Wanning told Ge Wenxiong, then quickly followed suit. Her trust in Yu Qingtan was unconditional, especially since she also knew the Hongluan Secret On.
Hearing this, Ge Wenxiong had no choice but to follow.
As they approached, the pagoda slowly opened a gateway on its own, releasing a warm and serene aura that washed over them. The three flew into the pagoda and saw that its interior was spacious, its walls engraved with intricate Buddha patterns, each stroke imbued with profound Buddhist doctrine and Zen, inspiring awe.
In the center of the pagoda was a shrine where a relic, the size of a goose egg, rested, instantly capturing the trio's attention.
"Indeed, it's correct, most excellent! Most excellent!" The voice of the Vajra Monk ca from within the relic.
"Junior Yu Qingtan, Shen Wanning, Ge Wenxiong pays homage to the senior!" Yu Qingtan and the others understood that this was Vajra Monk's Shariputra and thus bowed in unison.
"No need for such formalities. I've attained Nirvana many years ago; this wisp of soul is only here to wait for the successor of the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea. Unfortunately, the Source of Inner Demons remained within it. Luckily, Patron Yu, you managed to purify it."
"Senior, what is the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea?" Yu Qingtan asked, puzzled.
"Back then, when the great calamity of the Heart Demon erupted, countless cultivators in the Lichuan Cultivation World fell to demonic influence due to their inner demons, becoming beings of slaughter. The Cultivation World was beset by blood and carnage. Moreover, these inner demons seed to be contagious; if the Source of Inner Demons was not completely eradicated, it would transfer to others.
Many of our Buddha Sect's Dharma Practices could suppress inner demons, but unfortunately, so Sources of Inner Demons were too powerful. The Buddha Sect also suffered great losses, and even I did not escape this fate. Thus, we left the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea here in the Burial Buddha Ground for the future."
The Vajra Monk narrated the causes and effects, then fell silent.
"Senior, the successor of the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea that you have been waiting for, it's Qingtan, right?" Shen Wanning couldn't help but ask.
"The Lotus Flower Treasury Sea contains supre Buddhist Dharma and cultivation thods, as well as abundant cultivation resources. Only those with a pure nature and profound wisdom are worthy of its true inheritance, to lead the Buddha Sect to new glory. I see that Patron Ge's nature is resolute, and his wisdom outstanding; perhaps he is the predestined one."
The voice of the Vajra Monk erged from the Shariputra, causing Shen Wanning's hopeful expression to stiffen, while Ge Wenxiong was equally astonished – only Yu Qingtan remained unfazed.
"Senior, it was clearly Qingtan who eliminated the Source of Inner Demons, and she can wield the Buddhist Dharma Universal rcy Zen Light. Shouldn't she be the predestined one?" Shen Wanning asked directly.
"Amitabha, the most important inheritance in the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea is my own Shariputra, which carries the minute possibility of cultivating the Vajra Indestructible Body posthumously. This Immortal Body is suitable for n, and since Patron Yu already possesses the Five Elents Primordial Body, indeed, it would not be appropriate for her!"
The voice of the Vajra Monk resonated, the trio could hear an undertone of embarrassnt.
"Moreover, to beco the successor of the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea, one must join our Buddha Sect," the Vajra Monk added.
Yu Qingtan didn't think there was anything wrong with this, as indeed, no one has ever been heard of possessing two of the Ten Great Immortal Bodies.
The Ten Great Immortal Bodies include the Eternal Evergreen Body, the All-Laws Invulnerable Body, the Five Elents Primordial Body, the Vajra Indestructible Body, the Heaven Earth Yin Yang Body, the Vast Flight Elusive Body, the Extre Darkness Void Body, the Tongyou Cave Nether Body, the Purifying Bright Body, and the Swift Wind Thunderous Body.
With an Immortal Body, one essentially has the foundation for Immortal Ascension, and as long as one doesn't die a premature death, at the very least they could cultivate to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.
There are generally only two ways to acquire an Immortal Body.
One is to be born with it—a gift from the heavens; the other is to cultivate it afterward, which is extrely difficult.
For one, most of the cultivation thods for Immortal Bodies have been lost, and on the other hand, the resources required to achieve an Immortal Body are imnsely terrifying.
Yu Qingtan's Five Elents Primordial Immortal Body was obtained from the system, which is a cheat.
And the Vajra Monk's Vajra Indestructible Body was most likely cultivated afterward, which ans he possesses the thod to cultivate the Vajra Indestructible Body.
Previously, when Shen Wanning and Ge Wenxiong heard that Yu Qingtan possessed the Five Elents Primordial Immortal Body, they were shocked to their core. But Yu Qingtan imdiately acted against the Source of Inner Demons, sparing them the ti to ask her about it.
Unexpectedly, they heard about the Vajra Indestructible Body again from the mouth of the Vajra Monk.
Upon hearing this, Shen Wanning's eyes flickered with disbelief, and her entire being emitted an aura of dejection, such a huge opportunity couldn't befall Yu Qingtan.
Ge Wenxiong's reaction was more direct, his eyes widened, his mouth agape as if he could swallow an egg.
He had never thought he would have a chance to learn the cultivation thod for an Immortal Body, but he bit his lip, then spoke, "Senior, the junior cultivates the Shura Body Refinent Art, and my hands are stained with too much bloodshed. I fear I might not be suitable for joining the Buddha Sect. Since Qingtan is not suitable to be the successor of the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea, perhaps Miss Shen could?"
Without waiting for the Vajra Monk to reply, Shen Wanning loudly said, "No, I don't want to join the Buddha Sect, nor do I want to practice body refinent!"
Body refinent is too painful!
"Alright, Big Brother Ge, this is your chance, don't be so modest. As for killing, after all, the ones you've killed are demons, the Sea Clan, or evil ones. Besides, haven't you heard, 'lay down the butcher blade, and beco a Buddha on the spot'?" Yu Qingtan chid in.
"Patron Yu speaks very well!" ca the voice of the Vajra Monk.
Upon hearing this, Ge Wenxiong felt a rush of complex emotions within him.
In the end, Ge Wenxiong took a deep breath, nodded his head as if he had made up his mind.
"Senior, although Ge Wenxiong has been stained with fresh blood, none has contravened my true nature. If the Buddha Sect can truly cleanse my heart, I am willing to give it a try. But this inheritance of the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea, can it really help
cultivate the Vajra Indestructible Body?" asked Ge Wenxiong, his voice trembling slightly, revealing his longing for the future and his uncertainty.
"Good, good, Patron Ge has a heart of compassion and righteousness; the Buddha Sect will certainly open a window for you. As for the Vajra Indestructible Body, though it's not easy, within the Lotus Flower Treasury Sea, my cultivation insights and secret techniques are hidden. Coupled with your resilient heart and deep-rooted wisdom, it may be worth a try. On the path of cultivation, perseverance and comprehension are key, may Patron Ge never forget his original aspiration."
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