The ancestral court of Xinzong, one of the four Buddhist sects, is located in Nanyang County. Xinzong has attracted many followers here. Hundreds of years have passed, and almost everyone in Nanyang County worships Buddhism. In Nanyang County alone, there are more than a hundred temples, and
The incense continues all year round.
Tiantai Mountain, located in the center of Nanyang County, is the location of the ancestral home of the Xin Sect and a holy place in the hearts of Buddhist believers in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Buddha's light often appears on Tiantai Mountain, and no demons and ghosts dare to cause trouble nearby. This makes Xinzong more and more respected by the people. Every day, a steady stream of people come to the mountain gate to worship.
On this day, at the foot of Tiantai Mountain, the space fluctuated, and a figure emerged out of thin air.
There were many people on the mountain road, and most of them bowed their heads and went up the mountain to worship with reverence. No one noticed that there was another person in the crowd.
Li Mu followed these Buddhist believers and slowly walked up the mountain.
Although the strength of the Xin Sect is far inferior to that of other Taoist sects, in this small Nanyang County, the Xin Sect has greater influence than the imperial court. The population of Nanyang County ranks high among the thirty-six counties, but the contribution of the National Temple
His mental power is very low among the counties.
It's not that the people of Nanyang County are living in dire straits, it's that they have contributed most of their mental power to the Xin Sect.
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They all rely on the power of people's minds. This is a conflict between Buddhism and the imperial court. Therefore, the Zhou Dynasty court can never allow Buddhism to expand indefinitely. The power of Xinzong is only in Nanyang County. Outside of Nanyang County, there are very few temples of Xinzong.
Less again.
The crowd was chatting in low voices while climbing up the stairs.
"As people get older, their health deteriorates. This time I go up the mountain, it would be great if I could ask for some medicine."
"I came here to fulfill my vow. Last year I went up the mountain to worship the Bodhisattva, but this year my daughter-in-law gave birth to a big fat boy."
"Are you so smart? Then I have to beg..."
"Hey, young man, what are you here to ask for?"
…
Someone asked him, Li Mu smiled and said: "Seeking marriage."
The warm-hearted lady reminded him: "If you are looking for a marriage or a child, you must worship the Bodhisattva of Delivering Children. Remember not to worship the wrong one..."
After chatting casually for a few words, Li Mu became acquainted with this group of people, chatting and laughing all the way up the mountain to a temple.
The Ancestral Court of the Heart Sect seems to be just a slightly more luxurious temple, a little shabby compared to other sects. In fact, this is not the case. This temple is only used to receive ordinary believers. On top of the hidden formations above everyone's heads, there are also
There are several huge peaks floating on the peaks. There are pavilions and pavilions on the peaks, and there are countless relief Buddha statues, with shining Buddha lights and bursts of Sanskrit sounds.
On the lowest mountain peak, there is a mountain gate. Two young monks are guarding there, looking at the crowd below, but the crowd below cannot see them.
One of the young monks seemed to have discovered something and said in surprise: "Huikong, look at the person below, is he looking at us?"
The other young monk didn't even look at it, so he shook his head and said, "How is it possible? Without the fifth level of cultivation, you can't see through the formation. How can he have the Dharma Realm?"
The little monk said: "But he was really looking at me, and he even smiled at me..."
Li Mu stood at the end of the crowd, took one step forward, and appeared in front of the two young monks.
The young man was still below one moment, and the next moment he passed through the formation and appeared in front of them. The young monk was shocked and said in a trembling voice: "You, who are you and what do you want to do..."
Li Mu couldn't help but touched his bald head and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to find someone. Is Master Xuandu here?"
"Xuan, Master Xuandu?" Hearing that he was here to see Master Xuandu, the young monk felt relieved and said, "Donor, please wait here for a while, and I will help you pass on..."
The young monk with the third level of cultivation flew towards the mountain peak above. Not long after, a golden light shot from above and landed heavily next to Li Mu.
A handsome monk looked at Li Mu and said happily: "Third brother, why are you here!"
Li Mu smiled at him and said, "Second brother, long time no see."
Xuandu gave Li Mu a heavy bear hug, and Li Mu said: "Congratulations, second brother. I haven't seen you for a few years. Your cultivation has improved and you have reached the peak of the fifth realm."
Xuandu smiled and said, "Congratulations to my third brother for being promoted so quickly..."
He looked at Li Mu with a hint of shock in his eyes.
He found that he couldn't see through Li Mu's cultivation. When the two met for the first time, he was just a mortal, and a small resentful spirit could kill him. But only a few years later, he actually couldn't see through it.
Even Li Mu's cultivation level couldn't see through it.
When this happens, either he has a powerful treasure that hides his aura, or his cultivation level is already higher than his own.
Common sense told Xuandu that it was the former, but he still asked in a strange way: "What is your current level of cultivation?"
Li Mu pinched his thumb and index finger and said, "Only a little taller than you..."
After Xuandu was stunned for a long time, he murmured: "Even if you have a chance encounter, your cultivation should not improve so fast. It seems that you have encountered a great opportunity."
Li Mu smiled and said: "Let's not talk about it anymore. In addition to meeting my second brother, I have another important thing to do when I come to Xinzong this time."
Li Mu came here to get the Heavenly Book of the Heart Sect. Although he is the future leader of the Fulu Sect and one of the leaders of the Taoist sect, it seems not good to come to interpret the Heavenly Book for the Buddhist sect, but there are few free prostitutions in the world.
, without paying a small price, Xin Zong would not be able to give him the Book of Heaven.
After listening to Li Mu's words, Xuandu showed hesitation and said: "The Heavenly Book is the most important treasure of our sect. It is related to the inheritance of the sect. I cannot make the decision on this matter. I need to ask the elders first..."
Li Mu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I can wait for the elders' reply first."
Complete interpretation of the Heavenly Book is a major event that cannot be ignored for any sect that possesses the Heavenly Book. After Xuandu heard Li Mu explain his intention, he immediately reported it to the elders.
From the Heart Sect, Guangming Hall, bursts of discussion came.
"The exquisite heart with seven orifices?"
"There are indeed rumors that people with seven orifices and exquisite hearts can understand the entire content of the Heavenly Book, but rumors are always rumors. I have never really seen such a physique."
"I'm afraid someone used this as a pretense to defraud the Heavenly Book. This kind of technique is too clumsy."
…
The Heavenly Book is the treasure of the Xin Sect, and of course it cannot be given away easily. A middle-aged monk thought for a while, looked at Xuandu, and asked: "What is the name of your friend?"
Xuandu said: "Returning to Uncle Puzhi, his name is Li Mu."
Pu Zhi's eyes were deep and he said: "As far as the poor monk knows, the common name of the Taoist Fulu Sect's Lingjizi is Li Mu. In recent days, the other four sects of the Taoist sect have actually offended the largest sect because of the Fulu Sect.
Xuanzong, this matter is extremely unusual. It seems that those four sects must have received the promise of the Fulu Sect to interpret the heavenly book. Lingjizi has a seven-orificed exquisite heart. There is more than 90% chance that it is true."
"Is this happening?"
"In this case, isn't this an opportunity for Xuanzong?"
"But he is a member of the Taoist sect, why would he help our Xuanzong? Is there any conspiracy in this?"
Several Xin Sect elders showed hesitation on their faces. On the one hand, this was an opportunity for Xin Sect. On the other hand, there was a great risk in this matter. Once the Heavenly Book was lost, it would cause serious consequences to Xin Sect.
Unbearable losses.
Finally, an old monk stroked his long snow-white beard and said: "Although the Taoist sect and we are not enemies, the heart sect's treasure cannot be handed over to the Taoist sect under any circumstances. The distinguished guests are coming from afar. Xuandu, please entertain them well."
There is no need to mention it again."
When the elders of Xuanzong heard this, they stopped talking.
The one who spoke was Elder Puxiang, whose cultivation had reached the peak of Dongxuan. When the Venerable was in retreat, Elder Puxiang made the final decision on all matters of the Heart Sect.
Even the Heavenly Book of the sect is in charge of him.
When everyone was silent, only Elder Pu Zhi stood up and said slowly: "The poor monk believes that this is an opportunity that our Heart Sect cannot miss. We cannot voluntarily give up on the rise of the Heart Sect just because a person with the Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart has a Taoist identity.
A great opportunity.”
He walked up to everyone and analyzed: "As we all know, since the Xuanzong Exchange Meeting, the Taoist sects that were originally one began to split. The Fulu Sect has won over the other four sects, most likely through the Heavenly Book, and Xuanzong's strength is too great
It is so powerful that even if the other five sects join forces, they cannot shake it. At this time, the Fulu Sect must be eager to find allies. If not, he will not come to the Heart Sect. He comes here to add new allies and has no other motives.
, if Xin Zong is suspicious of him, he will miss this great opportunity..."
Elder Puzhi did not stop and continued: "The fact in the world of cultivation now is that with the spiritual machine of the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart, the six sects of Taoism, except Xuanzong, the heavenly books of the other sects will be completely interpreted. Those five sects
It will definitely usher in a period of rapid development. The struggle between sects is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you will retreat. If the Xin Sect still sticks to the old ways, I’m afraid there will be no chance of turning around..."
Elder Puzhi's words made all the elders think deeply.
He is well aware of the situation in the practice world, and this analysis is also reasonable and well-founded. This time Xin Zong rejected the proposal of Lingjizi from the Fulu sect. There will be no mistakes in the short term, but in the long run, it will ruin the future of the sect.
Throughout the ages, many sects in the spiritual world have declined, not because they did anything wrong, but because they did nothing.
There were once hundreds of schools of thought contending in the world of spiritual practice. When Taoism and Buddhism flourished, those schools did nothing wrong and gradually disappeared in the long river of history. Once Taoism flourished again, the space left for Buddhism to develop would become smaller and smaller.
Elder Puxiang, who was in charge of the Xin Sect, was obviously persuaded by Elder Puzhi. After thinking for a long time, he said: "Xuandu, go and ask the benefactor of Lingjizi to come over."
Under the leadership of Xuandu, Li Mu came to a large hall. The first thing he saw was a few shiny bald heads.
The strength of the Xin Sect cannot be compared with that of the Taoist sects. There is only one seventh level monk. The four monks in front of Li Mu at this moment are all sixth level monks.
Li Mu clasped his hands together and said, "I have met all the elders."
When they saw Li Mu, several Xin Sect elders also felt waves in their hearts.
Could it be that the gap between the two sects of Buddhism and Taoism is already so great that a young disciple of the Fulu Sect has a level of cultivation that is not inferior to theirs...
The young man in front of him not only had unfathomable magical power, but several strong Buddhists who specialized in physical cultivation felt extremely powerful physical power in him. It was hard to imagine that a Taoist practitioner's physical body was not inferior to that of Buddhism.
The strong man in the sixth realm.
He is obviously a practitioner of both magic and body, and has cultivated both his magic and body to the sixth level.
Elder Puzhi clasped his hands together and exclaimed: "It is true that a hero comes from a young boy, and a clever boy comes from a young age. The Fu Lu Sect will surpass Xuan Zong and it will be just around the corner."
Li Mu cupped his fists and said, "Elder Puzhi, thank you, thank you."
When they arrived, Xuandu had already told him that Xinzong originally did not agree with his interpretation of the Heavenly Book, but it was Elder Puzhi who argued hard that made them change their minds.
No, not to mention, this monk not only knew many major events that happened in the spiritual world, but also had a very keen insight. Even Xuanzong didn't know that Li Mu interpreted the heavenly books for other sects. He actually reported this matter with only a few words from Xuandu.
I'm pretty sure I guessed it.
At this time, another old monk stepped forward and said: "Little friend Lingjizi is willing to interpret the heavenly book for Xinzong. I am very grateful."
Li Mu knew very well that any normal monk would doubt whether he had ulterior motives if he came to his door like this and gave Xin Zong such a big advantage.
He did not be polite to the old monk and said: "To be honest, I came here this time because I wanted to have a good relationship with Xin Zong. Xuan Zong of Dao Sect has gone too far to bully others. One day, Fu Lu Sect will definitely denounce him. Today I will help Xin Zong interpret it."
Book of Heaven, I hope that one day, the Xin Sect can join other sects in condemning this unjust sect."
All the elders of Xuanzong glanced at Pu Zhi, and actually Elder Pu Zhi guessed it correctly.
Ling Jizi's goal is indeed to form an alliance with the Xin Sect.
Elder Puxiang thought for a moment and said: "Young friends, you should know that Xuanzong is not only the number one sect in the Taoist sect, but also the number one sect in the world. Within Xuanzong, there are strong men from the eighth realm who are in charge. If there are no strong men from the eighth realm,
There is no way to compete with it.”
Li Mu said: "Elder, don't worry, we will not take action rashly without complete preparations."
After Elder Puxiang thought for a long time, he finally nodded and said, "I heard that my little friend has an exquisite heart with seven orifices. Can you show it to me in front of this poor monk?"
Since he was here to interpret the Heavenly Book, Li Mu naturally wanted to show it off, otherwise these old monks would think he was taking advantage of the opportunity to have sex for free. He thought for a moment and said to Elder Pu Xiang, "Can I borrow the Heavenly Book from your sect for a look?"
Elder Pu Xiang stretched out his hand, and a book page appeared in his palm.
If Ling Jizi really has the Exquisite Heart with Seven Apertures, then the Heavenly Book was originally meant to be given to him to help him comprehend it, so there is no harm in letting him take a look at it now.
If Ling Jizi doesn't have the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart and comes here just to find an excuse to comprehend the Heavenly Book, he won't be able to comprehend anything in a short period of time, and the Xin Sect won't suffer any losses.
Li Mu closed his eyes and scanned the book with his spiritual mind. After a long time, he opened his eyes, formed a seal in his hand, and slowly stretched out a finger.
In the void, a golden finger also condensed.
An elder was shocked and said: "The Great Finger of Nirvana!"
This style of the Great Nirvana Finger is exactly the magical power found in the Heart Sect Heavenly Book.
Li Mu changed his fingerprints, pressed down with his palm, and another golden palm appeared in the hall.
"Prajna Palm!"
Seeing Li Mu displaying the second form of Buddhist magical power, this level of magical power is only passed down to the core disciples of the Xin Sect, and it is generally impossible for outsiders to understand it, but accidents are not ruled out.
However, even they had never seen the several magical powers that Li Mu then used.
These supernatural powers are very powerful. When they are used, they are accompanied by the light of the Buddha. They must come from the heavenly book. However, even they have not seen them. What else could he have understood if he didn't understand them on the spot?
After using several magical powers in succession, Li Mu's face turned pale, his body swayed, and he shook his head and said: "No, studying the Heavenly Book is too labor-intensive. I can only study so much this time. I'm afraid it will take half a month before I can recover.
The second time of spiritual enlightenment..."
Elder Pu Xiang said with a smile: "Don't worry, little friend, you can stay in Xinzong for a long time. The poor monk asked Xuandu to prepare a wing room for you."
Li Mu shook his head and said: "I am an official of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I have to manage the Fulu Sect and interpret the Heavenly Book for the other four sects at the same time. I'm afraid I can't live here forever. If the elders trust me, they can temporarily keep the Heavenly Book like several Taoist sects.
Leave it to me, I will take the time to interpret it slowly and feed back the interpretation to your sect every once in a while."
The sect's heavenly book has never been handed over to outsiders. Elder Pu Xiang looked hesitant, wondering why: "We have to discuss this later. Xuandu, please take the clever little friend to walk around the door first..."
Xuandu took Li Mu out, and an elder said: "I'm afraid it wouldn't be a good idea to hand over the Heavenly Book to outsiders. If there is any loss..."
At this time, Elder Puzhi stepped forward and said: "When Ling Jizi was in the fifth realm, he had the power of transcendence. Now that he has entered the sixth realm, I am afraid that the only one who can keep him is the eighth realm. If there is such a thing,
The eighth realm is obsessed with the Book of Heaven. What’s the difference between the Book of Heaven in his body and in our hands?”
Pu Zhi's analysis was very reasonable. After a few people discussed it, Elder Pu Xiang nodded and said: "What we can think of, the four sects of Dao Sect can also think of. Since they can trust little friend Lingjizi, why should we?"
No, Puzhi, go and ask the little friend Lingjizi to come back..."
Pu Zhi nodded, turned around and walked out of the hall.
The moment he stepped out of the hall, there was a glimmer of light in the depths of his eyes.
