wjnovel Chapter 791 Lu Xueqi and Biyao
Chapter 791 Lu Xueqi and Biyao
"I am Su Han, a disciple of the Lingxiao Immortal Sect. I have been ordered by the Sect Master to travel to the Buddhist Realm to seek the Pure Light of Buddha," Su Han said, clasping his hands in greeting.
The guard glanced at Su Han and said, "The Pure World Buddha Light is a supreme treasure of the Buddhist realm, and only Buddhist disciples can obtain it. It would be useless for a celestial cultivator like you to go."
Su Han's heart sank, and he asked, "Then how can one obtain the Pure World Buddha Light?"
“Unless you can pass the test set by the Buddhist realm and prove that you have enough good intentions and wisdom,” the guard said. “However, over countless years, no more than three immortal cultivators have been able to pass the test.”
Su Han took a deep breath and said, "No matter how difficult it is, I will give it a try."
The guard nodded and made way: "Go in. Passing through the Western Heavenly Gate leads to the Buddhist realm. Head west, and you'll see a golden mountain—that's Mount Ling. The Buddha resides on Mount Ling. Whether he'll see you or not depends on your fate."
Su Han clasped his hands in thanks and walked into the Western Heavenly Gate.
The moment Su Han passed through the Western Heavenly Gate, he felt the surrounding air change. The celestial aura disappeared, replaced by a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that made him relax involuntarily.
We've arrived in the Buddhist realm.
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The sky in the Buddhist realm is golden, and the air is filled with the scent of sandalwood.
Su Han flew westward, the scenery below leaving him in awe. The Buddhist realm had no towering mountains or great rivers, only endless plains and forests. Golden temples and pagodas dotted the plains, monks chanting scriptures and striking wooden fish drums.
After flying for a day and a night, Su Han finally saw the legendary sacred mountain.
Mount Ling is a massive golden peak, soaring into the clouds, its summit bathed in golden light. At its foot lies a long stone staircase, lined with Bodhi trees on both sides.
Su Han landed in front of the stone steps, preparing to climb the mountain.
"Please wait, benefactor." A voice came from the side.
Su Han turned his head and saw an old monk in a gray robe sitting in meditation under a Bodhi tree. The old monk had a kind face and his eyes shone with wisdom.
"What guidance do you have, Master?" Su Han asked, clasping his hands in greeting.
The old monk opened his eyes, looked at Su Han, and said, "You have the aura of chaotic power and the fluctuations of righteous energy on you. Have you come to seek the Pure World Buddha Light?"
“Indeed,” Su Han said. “An evil entity is about to awaken in the human realm, and it requires the power of chaos, the righteous energy of heaven, and the purifying Buddha light to completely eliminate it. I have come here without permission, and I would like to ask the master for guidance.”
The old monk was silent for a moment, then said, "The Pure World Buddha Light is a supreme treasure of the Buddhist realm, which cannot be obtained by anyone but those of great virtue and benevolence. Although you have the power of chaos within you, your heart of good and evil still needs to be tested."
"Please give me a question, Master," Su Han said without hesitation.
The old monk smiled slightly and said, "There are three trials on Mount Ling. The first trial tests your good intentions, the second tests your wisdom, and the third tests your perseverance. If you pass all three trials, Buddha will naturally bestow upon you the light of Buddha's purification."
"Thank you, Master," Su Han said, clasping his hands in thanks, before stepping onto the stone steps.
The stone steps were long, seemingly endless. Su Han walked for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, when suddenly the scenery around him changed. The stone steps vanished, and he stood on a desolate battlefield.
The battlefield was littered with corpses, and rivers of blood flowed. A child sat on the ground, weeping, surrounded by the bodies of his parents.
Su Han was startled and quickly walked towards the child.
"Little one, don't be afraid, uncle will take you away from here." Su Han squatted down and reached out to hug the child.
The child looked up at Su Han, his eyes filled with sadness, not fear.
"Uncle, can you save my parents?" the child asked.
Su Han fell silent. He knew it was just an illusion, but the child's eyes made it impossible for him to refuse.
"I'll give it a try," Su Han said, channeling his chaotic power to attempt to repair the bodies of the child's parents.
But the wounds on the corpse were too deep, and the soul had already dissipated; even the power of chaos could not bring it back to life.
Su Han failed. The hope in the child's eyes turned to despair. He pushed Su Han away and ran into the distance.
Su Han stood there, feeling utterly powerless.
Just then, the battlefield vanished, and Su Han returned to the stone steps. The old monk appeared before him and said, "The first test was of compassion. You did not choose to ignore the child, but tried your best to help him. Although you failed, your compassion was genuine. You have passed this test."
Su Han breathed a sigh of relief and continued walking upwards.
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The second test is on one's wisdom.
Not long after Su Han left, the scenery around him changed again. This time, he stood before a huge maze. The maze consisted of golden walls, covered with Buddhist scriptures.
A voice came from the sky: "If you can get out of the maze, you can pass the second level."
Su Han entered the maze and began searching for a way out.
The maze was vast, with many branching paths. After walking for half an hour, Su Han found himself back at the starting point. Undeterred, he chose a different path and continued on.
An hour passed, then two hours, and Su Han was still wandering around in the maze.
He stopped and began to think.
The maze is not a simple maze; it is a formation that tests one's wisdom. Simply wandering around blindly will not lead you out; you need to understand the meaning of the Buddhist scriptures on the walls to find the correct path.
Su Han sat cross-legged and began studying the Buddhist scriptures on the wall. The scriptures were obscure and difficult to understand, but Su Han had come into contact with some Buddhist classics when he was cultivating in the Immortal Realm, so he could barely understand some of them.
As time passed, Su Han felt his understanding of the Buddhist scriptures deepening. Gradually, he began to see changes in the maze.
The maze is not static; it is dynamic. Every path is constantly changing, and only by understanding the true meaning of Buddhist scriptures can one see the true route of the maze.
Su Han stood up and, following her understanding of the Buddhist scriptures, walked forward step by step.
This time, he did not return to the starting point.
Half an hour later, Su Han walked out of the maze.
The old monk reappeared, smiling, and said, "Excellent, excellent. Benefactor, your wisdom is profound; you have passed the second test."
Su Han clasped his hands in thanks and continued walking uphill.
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The third challenge tests perseverance.
This time, Su Han found himself standing in front of a tall tower. The tower had nine hundred and ninety-nine floors, with no stairs, only vertical walls.
"Climb to the top of the tower, and you will pass the third test," the old monk's voice came from behind.
Su Han took a deep breath and began to climb.
The wall was smooth, with almost nothing to hold onto. Su Han channeled his chaotic energy, sticking his palms to the wall and slowly climbing upwards.
One hundred floors, two hundred floors, three hundred floors...
Su Han climbed slower and slower, not because he lacked stamina, but because the pressure increased with each floor he climbed. By the time he reached the 500th floor, the pressure was so great that he could hardly breathe.
But he did not give up.
Six hundred floors, seven hundred floors, eight hundred floors...
Blood seeped from Su Han's fingertips; his chaotic power was almost exhausted. He gritted his teeth, using his willpower to support his body. (End of Chapter)