20demayo Chapter 51 The Holy Flame!
Chapter 51 The Holy Flame!
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan looked at the water and fire pearl in the wooden box in his hand and was quite surprised.
Unexpectedly, such a treasure was hidden in Shuanglin Temple.
The world is indeed vast and full of wonders.
"In that case, did Master Fu also cultivate martial arts using this Water-Fire Pearl back then?"
Zhong Yuan looked toward Zen Master Miaoguang.
Zen Master Miaoguang said, "Master Fu did indeed cultivate through this Water-Fire Pearl, but Master Fu's Buddhist teachings are profound, and he is well-versed in the essence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism."
"He used Buddhist teachings to eliminate the malevolent energy of this water and fire pearl; otherwise, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, would not have given this pearl to Master Fu."
"I hope that with the help of Master Fu, the malevolent energy of this pearl can be eliminated."
Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Was the death of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, also related to this Water-Fire Pearl?"
Zen Master Miaoguang shook his head.
"Then this humble monk would not know."
"But there are rumors that during the Hou Jing Rebellion, Xiao Yan was trapped in the capital and single-handedly repelled hundreds of rebel troops."
"Have no other choice but to surround the palace where Xiao Yan was located."
Historical records state that Xiao Yan was starved to death.
"But what the real story is, this humble monk does not know."
Zhong Yuan nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions. He simply took out the Water and Fire Pearl from the wooden box and put it directly into the bag he had taken from Xun Siyan.
Besides the small green snake, the bag contained ginseng and deer antler.
It's not very convenient to carry the wooden box around all the time, so this method is more convenient.
"Did the Zen master give me this bead so that I could use it to cultivate my spiritual practice?"
A glint of light flashed in Zen Master Miaoguang's eyes.
"Since Master Fu, only the young master has been able to master the Heart King Sutra overnight."
"If one day, young master, you achieve complete mastery of the Heart King Sutra, you should be able to eliminate the malevolent energy within this Water and Fire Pearl."
Zhong Yuan nodded.
"Very well, I'll accept this for now."
Upon seeing this, Zen Master Miaoguang sighed deeply.
"Young Master injured Yan Xingzhou."
"This person is vindictive and will surely be a threat to the young master in the future."
"Young Master, you should be extra careful when you travel in the martial world from now on."
Zhong Yuan said, "With my current skill level, as long as I'm careful, there shouldn't be any problems."
"I still have things to finish."
"Otherwise, I must go to Lingyin Temple with the Zen Master to pay my respects to Master Baoyuan."
"As far as I know, Master Baoyuan is a descendant of the Prince of Dongping."
"Some of the old stories of my Ming Cult are perhaps only known to Master Baoyuan."
A strange glint flashed in Zen Master Miaoguang's eyes. He turned to Zhong Yuan and asked, "Young Master, there will always be opportunities in the future."
Zhong Yuan got up and put the wooden box away.
"It's getting late, I plan to leave tonight."
"After the Zen Master has made the arrangements at the temple, he should also head to Lingyin Temple as soon as possible."
"To avoid any unforeseen complications."
Zen Master Miaoguang clasped his hands and said, "Then this humble monk will not see the young master off any further."
"May the young master soon master his divine skills."
Zhong Yuan nodded slightly, then turned and left the Buddhist hall. Bai Jiao Dharma King Bai Lixiao was already waiting outside the door.
I saw Zhong Yuan come out.
Bai Lixiao said, "Young Master, I must go and see the Sect Leader."
"I wonder if the young master is traveling the same route as me?"
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Zhong Yuan's eyes.
Right now is not the time to go back and see Lao Zhong.
Although the trip to Shuanglin Temple was very fruitful, there were also some crises.
Therefore, he must improve his strength as soon as possible.
He said to the White Dragon King, "Dragon King, I still have some things to finish, so let's part ways here."
"When you see my father, please give him my regards and tell him that everything is going well for me."
The White Dragon Dharma King nodded slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Young Master, take care."
Zhong Yuan's gaze swept past the White Dragon Dharma King and looked toward Ma Ruoyan.
"Perhaps you should go to Lingyin Temple with Zen Master Miaoguang."
"Many people from Lingjiu Palace have died. Once Tianshan Tonglao realizes what's happening, she will definitely launch a massive manhunt for you in Yiwu."
"The Yiwu branch will be temporarily closed to avoid the sharp edge of Lingjiu Palace."
Ma Ruoyan looked reluctant to part.
"Young Master..."
"My life was saved by the young master."
"Your subordinate will obey the young master's orders."
Zhong Yuan nodded slightly and said to Fang Liu beside him, "Seven Buddhas, let's go!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Liu clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ma Ruoyan beside him and said, "I cannot say."
"We'll meet again someday."
immediately.
Following closely in Zhong Yuan's footsteps, we left Shuanglin Temple and entered the night.
at this time.
Then, Zen Master Miaoguang walked out of the Buddhist hall and stood beside Dharma King Baijiao, gazing at the figure that was gradually disappearing into the night.
A glimmer of hope appeared on his face, and then he raised his hands and said, "Burn my wrecked body, blazing holy fire."
"What joy is there in living, what sorrow in dying!"
"Young Master, this is where I'll leave you!"
"Dharma Emptiness!"
"Go and call Yuan Jue and the others over. Let's prepare for action!"
The words fell.
Over there, the middle-aged monk Fakong responded.
Not long after.
The owner of the Zen Tower, Deng Yuanjue, and a group of martial monks from Shuanglin Temple gathered in front of the Buddha Hall.
Miao Guang said to the White Dragon Dharma King beside her, "Dragon King."
"Yan Xingzhou is a mad dog."
"At present, the young master's divine skill has not yet been mastered."
"For the young master's safety!"
"He must be tied with a rope."
The White Dragon Dharma King frowned and said softly, "Are you really sure about this?"
"This Shuanglin Temple is the ancestral property of your Maitreya sect."
"If it were burned..."
Miao Guang said calmly, "Those who achieve great things throughout history have not been concerned with trivial matters."
"This fire of mine is not only meant to put Yan Xingzhou on the fire to roast him."
"We must also ensure that the Heavenly Child Granny of Lingjiu Palace has nowhere to strike again."
That night.
In Shuanglin Temple, a Buddhist Zen Buddhist site that has stood for over 500 years outside Yiwu, flames raged and burned for a day and a night before gradually subsiding.
A five-hundred-year-old Zen Buddhist temple vanished overnight!
Subsequently, rumors began to circulate in the martial arts world, saying that Yan Xingzhou, the Junior Secretary of the Imperial City Guard, had secretly sent people to burn down Shuanglin Temple.
……
Zhong Yuan and Fang Liu left Shuanglin Temple that night, setting off from Yiwu and heading southwest.
After leaving Zhejiang, the two traveled during the day and rested at night, staying at inns when available and sleeping outdoors when not.
The journey was neither too fast nor too slow, and no trouble came knocking.
Zhong Yuan's plan for this trip is to first go to the Langhuan Jade Cave at the bottom of Wuliang Mountain to retrieve the [Lingbo Weibu] and [Beiming Divine Skill].
He may not practice the [Northern Darkness Divine Art], but it wouldn't be unreasonable to take it back as a legacy of the Ming Cult.
Things only started to change after the two entered Dali territory.
Originally, the two had entered the Wuliang Mountain area, following the directions of a local farmer, intending to find the Wuliang Sword Sect.
However, Wuliang Mountain is located at the tail end of the Hengduan Mountains, with the Lancang River as its backdrop, featuring towering peaks and deep valleys resembling the sea.
It was originally a wild and remote place, rarely visited by people.
Zhong Yuan and Fang Liu were visiting this place for the first time. They wandered around the mountains for several days but did not see any signs of human life, let alone the Sword Lake Palace.
Fortunately, Fang Liu has a lot of experience in wilderness survival and has often spent his time outdoors in the wind and rain.
Zhong Yuan is no longer the same as before; his internal strength is improving day by day.
After wandering around in the mountains for five or six days without any results, Zhong Yuan decided to take Fang Liu out of the mountains first and find a local guide.
After they finished their meal, they put out the fire and prepared to head back.
However, they hadn't gone far when they heard the sound of water ahead.
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan signaled Fang Liu to follow.
The two walked quickly forward and saw a valley appear before them.
The roaring sound of water must be coming from that valley.
Zhong Yuan looked in the direction of the sound and saw three white ribbons hanging down from the clouds on the north cliff, falling straight into the deep pool at the bottom of the valley, splashing water about ten feet high.
The pool was emerald green, its depths unfathomable, with jagged rocks along its edge covered in moss, making it slippery and impossible to walk on.
Zhong Yuan led Fang Liu towards the valley.
Upon entering the valley, one sees lush forests and ancient trees reaching for the sky.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows that added to the serene atmosphere. The sounds of birdsong and monkey cries drifted by, but their origins were unknown.
Fang Liu raised his hand and pointed, and there were three stone houses standing side by side deep in the valley.
"Young Master, look, it seems like there are people living over there."
Zhong Yuan also saw the three stone houses and was about to head in that direction.
Just then, a strange cry was heard coming from the valley.
"oops……"
"The knife belonging to the man surnamed Qin is poisoned!"
"Capture her alive and get the antidote!"