Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 504 - 346 Ba Tuo Bodhisattva, A Great Opportunity_2

Qin Wuxiang and Zhou Yingchun had both come to their senses.

Just in time to lock eyes with Wei Ziyuan, there was no opportunity for small talk. They jointly received an assessment:

"Pah!"

"Two useless fools, even with such meager tactics, dare to attempt the assassination of the Grain and Grass Officer of the Ancestor Dragon Society. You must know that Mr. Lin Daoist is capable of fighting one against four."

That's what Wei Ziyuan scolded them for on the surface.

Internally, she scolded too, but knew the severity of the situation. Though her master and the Seven Evil Sects didn't have any conspiracies or schemes, they had some tacit collusion.

These two's identities were out of the ordinary, both useful in their own ways. It wouldn't do to really let them go to Hidden Dragon Mountain, certain death was secondary, but what was truly crucial were the secrets within their Divine Souls, which absolutely could not fall into the hands of Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, and the like.

The best course of action was to let them escape midway.

With this thought, Wei Ziyuan casually took out a rope-like treasure and bound the two men tightly, then led them towards the exit of the Secret Realm.

At the same time, she transmitted a message to them:

"Do not cause a fuss, I will first get you out of the Secret Realm. After we're out, find an excuse to snatch this token from me."

"Once you've escaped back, if you attempt an assassination again, remember to send someone more competent. And you must not truly kill that little thief, just beat him half to death, that would make it convenient for me to act."

...

As Wei Ziyuan carried the two men away, Tao Qian in the room was not truly engaging in refining or studying scriptures.

Instead, he sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, setting up a Forbidden Technique, his face showing a painful expression, clearly preparing to do something.

Yuan Gong, who had already returned to his statue to recuperate, seemed to sense something and drifted out again as a red mist.

Although he was someone's Master, he lacked proper demeanor, a gleeful expression on his face that he couldn't hide, as he intently watched Tao Qian.

Seeing this, a plea for help appeared in Tao Qian's eyes.

Yuan Gong responded with even more mirth, saying:

"Good disciple, don't put on airs. You also know that the price is something you can't escape."

"Besides, listening to the scripture isn't such a horrible torture. If you don't end up becoming a monk because of it and persevere, who knows, you might even gain something from it."

"I might worry about other Secret Demon Disciples, but as for you, you are definitely not going to become a monk."

"Even if you agreed, those aunts and sisters of yours wouldn't let you."

Tao Qian was just making an attempt, indeed aware that the price was unavoidable.

Anyone who had seen the differences in Qin Wuxiang before and after would be shocked at the astounding effects of the "Secret Demon Buddha Corpse Transformation Technique".

Such a Secret Technique, naturally, came with very high requirements and a fearsome price.

Not to mention requirements, Tao Qian had a deep karmic connection with Buddha and Demon. Other cultivators might not be able to even grasp the basics after months or years of practice, but Master Tao only needed one glance to learn it, and he refined it extremely well.

As for the price?

The first cost of using the technique was that it was limited to refining three corpses; to change subjects, one corpse must first be destroyed. If one forcefully exceeds the number, the caster would Mutate and fall, dying on the spot.

The second cost was that after each corpse refining, one must listen to the scripture once.

The origin of that scripture was terrifying as well.

When the Secret Demon Ancestor, the creator of the "Buddha Transcendence Corpse Transformation Technique," sneaked into the Great Reincarnation Temple to steal the Secret Scroll, he happened to witness the renowned high monk, Master Ba Tuo, chanting the "Buddha Reversing Demon Scripture." At that moment, Ten Thousand Feet of Buddha Light shone with Dharma Seals tumbling through the air as if the Western Heavenly Bliss Land revealed its holy visage before one's eyes.

The Ancestor was not polite, directly casting the Secret Technique and capturing that sight to realize the Buddha Transcendence Corpse Transformation Technique.

Afterward, the Secret Demon Ancestor once said: Master Ba Tuo, that old unrestrained one, must have done it deliberately, knowing he came to steal the scroll and intentionally chanting to try and Enlighten him. Even if Enlightenment failed, he could also spread the Secret Scroll through the hands of the Ancestor. Each time a Demon Sect Talent cultivated the "Buddha Transcendence Technique," they would have to endure [Master Ba Tuo chanting] afterwards.

Paying the price was no harm; rather, there were benefits.

If one couldn't bear the price, they would immediately turn to the monastic life, rushing to the Great Reincarnation Temple to become a monk, regardless of everything else.

The Ancestor knew all this but did not care. As the saying goes, a willing suitor finds a willing bride, this connection between Buddha and Demon made both Sects have their own Method of Enlightenment.

"Master Yuan, wasn't that Ancestor too concerned about face? To be honest, it's clear that the Secret Demon Sect made a big loss here."

"If I'm not mistaken, because of this technique, the Secret Demon Sect must have lost quite a few Talents, right?"

"I'm such a genius I will surely withstand it, but it might not be the case for others."

Before summoning the illusion of Monk Ba Tuo to chant scripture, Tao Qian aired his complaints.

He assured himself he was correct, although both Buddha and Demon had Method of Enlightenment, it wasn't reciprocal; when the monks of the Great Reincarnation Temple cultivated that Secret Scroll, they didn't have to bear the burden of turning into a Demon.

His logic might not be wrong, but his conclusion was.

Hearing this, Yuan Gong smirked with satisfaction, saying:

"""You guessed it, do you think our Secret Demon Sect wouldn't know?""

""This secret technique within our sect isn't something just anyone can practice, it must be approved by us elders. Those with weak minds should just refine some other magic skills obediently, the Buddha's Salvation Technique will not be given out no matter what.""

""However, for the talents from fellow Daoist Sects like the Demon Buddha Temple, the Evil Sect, and the Taishang Demon Sect, if they need to borrow this technique and can offer sufficient benefits, they are mostly allowed to learn it.""

""Speaking of which, many a good disciple has been lost due to this. Years ago, the Demon Buddha Temple nurtured a powerful Demon Buddha Son, who was bound to at least achieve the status of an Arhat. He borrowed this secret technique to refine, but couldn't withstand the incessant ramblings of that old thief Ba Tuo and ended up abandoning his own Devil's power. He traversed mountains and rivers to the Great Reincarnation Temple and became a follower of Ba Tuo.""

""In the future, you might even meet this person, who has changed his name to something like 'Kuifu Zen Master', and by now he must have achieved the status of an Arhat.""

""Because of this incident, the Tiansheng Old Monk from the Demon Buddha Temple was inconsolably furious. Every now and then, he would seek out trouble with the Great Reincarnation Temple. Unfortunately, he could never defeat Ba Tuo, and after a hundred years of contention, it only further bolstered Ba Tuo's reputation.""

""Tsk tsk, this master and disciple pair truly have a karmic bond of retribution.""

As Master Yuan was speaking, he suddenly sensed something amiss and promptly stopped, saying no more.

Master and disciple!

If Tao Qian hadn't heard the previous words, he might have thought Master Yuan was alluding to the relationship between Master Tao, Master Yuan, and Duobao.

After listening to an old tale, Tao Qian was quite content.

Thinking of how the price became more difficult the longer he delayed, he didn't procrastinate any further and resignedly formed a Buddha Seal, once again assuming his majestic appearance. With sincerity, he said:

""Junior has borrowed the Buddha Light and will now listen to senior reciting the scriptures.""

""Master, please.""

As soon as his words fell, a fragrance spontaneously ignited at the tips of Tao Qian's fingers, accompanied by wisps of Buddha smoke, and a faint golden Buddha Light surged forth.

From within, an odd-looking yet compassionate old monk stepped out, holding a Buddha Tower in his hand with a halo of Buddha Light looming behind his head.

The old monk sat cross-legged in the void and, upon seeing Tao Qian, actually returned the greeting with politeness.

Without any superfluous words, he began to chant:

""It is heard that at one time, the Buddha...""

Although it was just an illusion, akin to an inanimate object, after being viewed by it, Tao Qian had an unusual feeling.

Without time to think, the sound of the Buddha reached his ears.

It was still the Secret Scroll, "Buddha's Scripture of Demonic Resistance," which Tao Qian had recited himself.

But now, listening to it was akin to the difference between heaven and earth.

Having only listened for a few breaths, Tao Qian understood why this was the price? Why even the Buddha's sons from the Demon Buddha Temple were also converted by it?

His own feelings needn't be elaborated upon. In his mind, the Record vigorously erupted:

[Undergoing erosion by Ba Tuo Bodhisattva's Buddha sound... Partial exemption granted!]

[Undergoing erosion by Ba Tuo Bodhisattva's Buddha sound... Partial exemption granted!]

""Bodhisattva?""

It was close, Tao Qian almost cursed.

The Bodhisattva in the Record wasn't the self-proclaimed type like the "Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva," but one of genuine status.

In other words, was the so-called old thief Ba Tuo from the Great Reincarnation Temple mentioned by Master Yuan not only alive but had actually become a Bodhisattva?

Although it's difficult to precisely equate the hierarchical realms of Daoist and Buddhist cultivation, a rough conversion is possible.

Ba Tuo Bodhisattva!

This old monk is undoubtedly at the Daoist Transformation Realm, or even stronger.

Realizing this, Tao Qian couldn't help but doubt whether he could endure it.

However, it was just at this moment that a new Record emerged that filled Tao Qian with immense joy:

[Since this Buddha sound was chanted by Ba Tuo Bodhisattva before his enlightenment and does not contain the true power of a Buddha... exemption granted!]

[Note: This Buddha sound is the Enlightenment Dharma, sharing the same origin with the Buddha Bird Relics and can increase power.]

As this Record appeared, Tao Qian suddenly remembered the treasure he had almost forgotten.

Buddha Bird Relics!

The treasure that Bai Qin had exhausted his efforts to refine. If not for Tao Qian's interference, perhaps he could have relied on these relics to break away from the Great Freedom Temple and establish a new branch [Bai Qin Temple], ultimately becoming a Buddha himself.

Because Tao Qian wasn't a Buddha's son, he never fully considered how to utilize the Buddha Bird Relics to their fullest potential, crudely using them as a simple killing Buddha Treasure; it seemed almost like a waste of heaven's gifts.

After he entered the world, he finds no opportunity to use it.

But who would have thought that such a great opportunity would come now?"""

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