Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 889 Observing the Master's Respect for Juniors, Ranking Second in the World!

Martial arts training ground.

In an instant, all eighteen dragon-patterned stone pillars lit up simultaneously, and the dragon patterns on the pillars seemed to come alive.

boom----

Unable to withstand the energy impact in the next instant, they all exploded!

The rubble, carrying with it golden light and the remnants of black and white energy, scattered in all directions, and dust billowed up from the ground.

The violent aftershocks continued to spread outwards, but after being weakened by layers of array patterns and largely neutralized by the shattering of the stone pillars, they passed over the group as gently as a spring breeze.

By the time the force reached the wall, it had already weakened, only causing the thick stone wall to collapse and fall to the ground, without causing any further damage.

As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, the training ground was completely unrecognizable.

Master Kuhai’s golden light dimmed slightly, but his body still looked as if it were covered in gold. The ten-zhang-tall Buddha phantom behind him had already disappeared.

He looked at Jiang Ning, his eyes filled with admiration: "What a magnificent Yin-Yang sword intent! Lord Marquis truly lives up to his reputation as a Primordial Spirit Immortal, built upon the foundation of Yin and Yang!"

Faced with Ku Hai's praise, Jiang Ning cupped his hands in a fist salute, his black robes fluttering, and said, "Master, you still showed mercy!"

Ku Hai smiled and said, "I have no grudge against the Marquis. It was just a friendly sparring session, not a life-or-death struggle."

Then, Ku Hai's expression changed, and he suddenly became serious.

"My lord, for the third move, I will no longer hold back. Please do not be careless."

Jiang Ning nodded.

"The third move." Master Kuhai's eyelids drooped completely, his voice becoming ethereal, as if coming from a very distant place, "It is called Boundless Bitter Sea, but Turn Back and You Will Find the Shore."

Upon hearing this, everyone on the sidelines felt a chill run down their spines!

The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore—this is one of the top supernatural powers of Vajra Temple, a supreme supernatural power that combines Buddhist enlightenment with spiritual will, and it is also the skill that made Master Kuhai famous, unparalleled throughout the ages!

This supernatural power is not a simple attack of strength, but rather targets the mind and consciousness.

This move is a clash of consciousness! A contest of wills and spirit!

Under the power of the Sea of ​​Bitterness, over the past hundred years, more than a dozen heinous criminals have entered the Buddhist order, repented, and started anew.

The abbot of Qingxu Temple said solemnly, "What a brilliant idea! What a scheme! Ku Hai is trying to use the essence of Buddhism to convert Marquis Dongling and lead him into Buddhism!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the onlookers all changed.

Xiao Wuque's gaze instantly deepened.

Li Tianwen's gaze deepened.

Su Qingying clenched her fists tighter in her sleeves, her eyes filled with worry again, her gaze fixed on the scene.

Just then, Master Kuhai lifted his eyelids.

Those eyes were no longer the gentle light of Buddha, but had transformed into two seas.

Deep, boundless, with no end in sight, only endless bitterness pervades the air.

It is not the suffering of the physical body, but the mental suffering of sentient beings who are confused, struggling, and unable to find liberation.

Without a sound, Jiang Ning's consciousness seemed to be pulled into a vast, boundless gray ocean.

sea ​​of ​​bitterness.

Seawater is not water, but rather a thick, viscous substance.

Every drop of seawater contains the confusion, struggle, and suffering of all living beings who cannot obtain what they desire.

Upon being immersed in it, Jiang Ning immediately felt his mind enveloped by countless "bitternesses," and his will seemed to sink into them, becoming part of this sea of ​​suffering.

Here, every moment, every breath, feels incredibly long.

It was as if time stood still at this moment, the years were frozen in time, and time was stretched out endlessly.

The endless Buddhist chants also resounded from all directions of the sea of ​​suffering.

This Buddhist chant is not a specific scripture, but a "call" that points directly to the soul, an allure of "taking refuge," and a promise of "liberation."

"Turn back...turn back..."

"The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore."

"On the other shore lies ultimate bliss, free from worry and fear, without birth or death."

The sound of Buddhist chanting is gentle and soothing, permeating the mind and spirit.

At the same time, Jiang Ning realized something was wrong and turned back to reality.

He saw that behind him, at the end of the vast sea of ​​suffering, a golden and dazzling world suddenly appeared.

That is the other shore, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

The Buddha's light shone everywhere, the chanting of Buddhist hymns was melodious, and all beings were peaceful, without worry or fear.

As long as he turns his mind towards that blissful state, he can immediately escape the sea of ​​suffering, reach the other shore, and attain "liberation".

The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore.

The wonder of this supernatural power lies precisely in this.

It does not forcibly suppress the mind, but rather creates an illusion of boundless suffering, allowing you to personally experience the suffering of all beings, and then showcasing the allure of the blissful other shore.

In the sea of ​​suffering, every moment is an endless torment, submerged by the endless suffering of all living beings.

Simply turn back, and you will be freed from the suffering of all beings.

But if they turn back, they will also convert to Buddhism and be converted.

At this moment, Jiang Ning's consciousness was sinking into a sea of ​​suffering, with boundless torment before him and the temptation of ultimate bliss behind him.

The sound of Buddhist chanting was continuous and relentless, constantly calling upon the Buddha.

But his mind was completely at peace.

The primordial spirit achieved through superior immortal foundation has undergone the nine transformations of Yin-Yang Mysterious Light, and its mind and will have long been as pure as crystal and as solid as a divine mountain.

External suffering cannot shake its fundamental nature.

The allure of the other shore cannot sway their true nature.

"The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore!" Jiang Ning shook his head with a smile.

Subsequently, the black and white energies naturally emerged from the depths of consciousness.

Then the two streams circulated, transforming into layers of yin and yang light, which spread out from the core of consciousness.

The Yin-Yang Mystic Light erupted, layer upon layer, and in an instant spread to the entire "Sea of ​​Bitterness" of consciousness and perception.

hiss hiss hiss—

The vast sea of ​​suffering is like being thrown into a blazing yin-yang star.

Seawater boils and evaporates rapidly, becoming thinner.

The distant, golden, blissful scene of the other shore, illuminated by the Yin-Yang Mystic Light, was slightly distorted before slowly dissipating.

The illusion of the sea of ​​suffering shattered in an instant.

Jiangning's consciousness returned to reality.

On the training ground, he remained calm and slowly opened his eyes.

Opposite him, Master Kuhai's withered body swayed slightly before regaining its balance.

He lifted his eyelids, and his eyes, which had been filled with anguish, returned to normal, but a very faint ripple flickered deep within them.

Immediately, he let out a soft groan, his breath slightly catching in his throat.

Clearly, with his "Boundless Sea of ​​Suffering" supernatural power broken, he also suffered some mental shock.

Master Kuhai looked at Jiang Ning, his eyes filled with a mixture of regret and amazement. He regretted that his "Boundless Sea of ​​Bitterness" supernatural power, which contained the highest level of Buddhist enlightenment, had failed to shake Jiang Ning's mind in the slightest.

If Jiang Ning's mind wavers even slightly, even if he doesn't actually enter the Buddhist order, he will inevitably develop an instinctive fondness for Buddhism.

The astonishment stemmed from the sheer strength of Jiang Ning's will after achieving the status of a Primordial Spirit Immortal.

The Bitter Sea Divine Power, which was invincible when used at full strength, was broken in an instant.

At the same time, it caused him to experience a mental shock.

If he hadn't forced himself to swallow that mouthful of blood back down, he would have lost face on the spot.

After a moment of astonishment, Ku Hai clasped his hands together and said sincerely, "Your Excellency has achieved the Nascent Soul stage; you are a celestial being of this world, far surpassing my own abilities!"

The last three words were spoken with resounding force.

Upon hearing this, the training ground fell into a deathly silence.

Upon hearing this, the training ground fell into a deathly silence.

Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with shock and disbelief.

Master Kuhai, the abbot of Vajra Temple, who had been ranked as the "second strongest in the world" alongside Wang Jixuan and Abbot Qingxu for decades, actually admitted in front of everyone that he was inferior to Jiang Ning!

They all knew that Ku Hai, as a monk, strictly adhered to the precepts and never lied in his life.

He is not only the abbot of Jingang Temple, but also a role model for Buddhism. Every word and deed he does is related to the dignity of Buddhism and the reputation of the sect.

In such situations, faced with such a significant assessment of his abilities, he would never lie to save face or for any other reason.

These four words, "I admit I am not good enough," carry such weight that they are enough to overturn the world's original perception of Jiangning's strength!

Xiang Yuan, standing on the sidelines, glanced at Xiao Wuque, then at Shenwei King.

All three of them were disciples of the Martial Saint, and they came from the same school.

Seeing Xiang Yuan's gaze, Li Tianwen and Xiao Wuque both shook their heads slightly.

They both knew that this Kuhai was not as kind and benevolent as he seemed.

That statement was not made lightly.

They all understood that, in a sense, the Sea of ​​Bitterness was not lying, because the supernatural powers of the Sea of ​​Bitterness involved the mind and the level of will.

Although the Sea of ​​Suffering is the second most powerful place in the world, its Buddhist principles are profound and its Buddhist teachings are boundless. Its supernatural powers are almost unstoppable.

However, his spiritual realm was still that of a mortal. How could the mind and will of a mortal compare to those of an immortal?

Not to mention, the immortal realm that Jiang Ning achieved was a superior immortal foundation.

They both knew that in this era, Ku Hai and they could still stand in front of Jiang Ning, and Ku Hai could even use the attitude of a senior to assess Jiang Ning's strength.

In ancient times, they didn't even have the right to stand before Jiang Ning.

The distinction between immortals and mortals is not unfounded.

"You're too modest!" Jiang Ning said from the sidelines.

Although he understood Ku Hai's intentions, his tone remained calm: "I have achieved the realm of a Primordial Spirit Immortal, and my mind and will are only above yours. In terms of martial arts accumulation and profound Buddhist knowledge, I am still inferior to you!"

Having discerned the Bitter Sea's intentions, he no longer bothered with pleasantries.

Upon hearing this, Ku Hai shook his head, a magnanimous smile appearing on his gaunt face: "Lord Marquis, there's no need for such modesty. I have cultivated for hundreds of years and consider myself quite accomplished in the art of the mind, yet today I am no match for you, Lord Marquis. This is not due to trickery, but rather to the difference in foundation and realm. You, Lord Marquis, have established a superior immortal foundation based on Yin and Yang, and the purity and stability of your primordial spirit are close to the Dao. I am utterly convinced of my defeat."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd at the sidelines, and his voice rang out clearly: "After today, the title of second in the world will be settled. Marquis Jiang Ning of Dongling truly possesses the strength to be ranked alongside us, or even surpasses us. These words of mine come from the bottom of my heart."

After finishing his speech, Ku Hai said no more. He nodded slightly to Jiang Ning, then greeted Abbot Qingxu and the crowd on the sidelines before turning to walk towards his disciples Jin Chan and Fendeng.

Jin Chan quickly stepped forward and draped the cassock back over him.

Ku Hai took the prayer beads, chanted a Buddhist mantra, and his aura returned to complete calm, as if the thrilling battle had never happened.

Inside the training ground, the dust gradually settled, but the turmoil in everyone's hearts lingered for a long time.

They all knew that after this battle, the news that Master Kuhai had personally admitted defeat and given a high evaluation would spread throughout the capital as quickly as possible, and then shake the entire world.

From this day forward, the number of people ranked second in the world will no longer be five, but six.

How Jiangning is treated in the court will affect its status.

Just as everyone's emotions were fluctuating, the Abbot of Qingxu Temple suddenly soared into the air and landed in the center of the training ground. His gaze toward Jiang Ning was filled with inquiry and a hint of eagerness.

His voice was clear and melodious: "Since Master Kuhai has already confirmed it, I am also itching to learn. Marquis of Dongling, would you be so kind as to teach me a move or two? I will only go so far as to make a point."

“Master, this is not a mere challenge; this battle—is not warranted!” Jiang Ning shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Abbot Qingxu was taken aback, then gave a wry smile.

"Your Excellency is indeed insightful, seeing through things at a glance!"

"If your intentions are impure, what's the point of fighting?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Even so, I still wish to ask Your Excellency for some guidance!" Abbot Qingxu bowed respectfully to Jiang Ning and continued, "This junior, Qingxu, wishes to ask the immortal, what is Yin and Yang!"

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning's eyes twitched.

He could tell that Abbot Qingxu was sincerely seeking his guidance and was treating him with the respect due to a junior.

next moment.

He chuckled inwardly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"I'm not exactly a pushover myself, so why should I care about other people's requests!"

In just a moment, his mind was clear.

"My lord, this is a courtesy I offer when seeking your guidance!"

As soon as the abbot of Qingxu Temple finished speaking, he took out a palm-sized jade box from his sleeve.

The jade box was translucent, with flowing cloud patterns. As soon as it appeared, it emitted a refreshing and unique fragrance, which invigorated everyone on the sidelines.

He held the jade box with both hands, his expression solemn: "This is the Nine-Turn Life-and-Death Pill, a secret of my Qingxu Temple. It is made by gathering nine kinds of rare treasures from heaven and earth and refining them with the Samadhi True Fire for eighty-one days to obtain one pill. No matter how severe the physical injury or how deep the damage to the soul, as long as there is still a breath left, taking it can sustain life, nourish the source, and have the effect of bringing the dead back to life. Today, this humble Taoist is willing to offer this pill as a gift in exchange for a single instruction from you, Marquis."

Upon hearing this, everyone on the sidelines gasped in shock.

The Nine-Turn Life-and-Death Elixir!

These elixirs are considered holy medicines for healing, and are extremely rare in the world.

Its value far surpasses that of ordinary rare and precious materials; in critical moments, it is equivalent to having an extra life.

The fact that the Abbot of Qingxu Temple was willing to offer such a precious treasure just to exchange for a single move from Jiangning shows how fervent his desire for the Dao was and how urgent his yearning for the Dao of Yin and Yang was.

At the same time, this is enough to show what status Jiang Ning holds in the eyes of the Abbot of Qingxu Temple at this moment.

By humbling himself to seek guidance with the respect due to a junior, and by offering such an expensive tuition fee, the abbot of Qingxu Temple clearly demonstrated his eagerness.

at the same time,

Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the jade box. With a slight movement of his primordial spirit, he sensed the immense vitality and pure medicinal power contained in the pills inside, which were indeed extraordinary.

He was certain that this pill would provide him with an abundant supply of source points.

This is also very important to him now.

After achieving the status of a Primordial Spirit Immortal, one's comprehension and the speed of one's thinking are greatly enhanced.

Regardless of the skill or technique, his experience points are now increasing extremely efficiently.

What he lacks now is the source.

After a moment's thought, he looked into the clear and determined eyes of the Abbot of Qingxu Temple and slowly nodded: "I have felt the Abbot's sincerity. In that case, I will do as the Abbot says and limit myself to one move."

A flash of joy crossed the abbot's eyes. He gently pushed the jade box, and it flew steadily to Jiang Ning's side. Jiang Ning took it, examined it briefly, and then put it away, saying, "Please."

The abbot of Qingxu Temple, his expression solemn, took three steps back, and the Daoist aura emanating from him, in harmony with heaven and earth, suddenly solidified. (End of Chapter)