Chapter 1048 Meeting the Buddha

At this thought, Yan Ziqi couldn't help but ask, "Should we make preparations to refine the Innate Divine Embryo Pill?"

"Not so fast. The children of you 3 are all about to be born. We must quickly gather all the nourishing fetal divine artifacts."

Eldrin shook his head and spoke without hesitation, "I've returned this time to take Seraphina Qu away for a journey."

"Take me?"

Seraphina Qu (Person Name) froze momentarily, a flicker of confusion crossing her mind.

Eldrin nodded and began to speak, "The spirit clam lineage of the Glazed Sea nurtures Divine Ocean Pearls, which can serve as sacred treasures for nourishing the womb."

"You are of the same clan as them. I wish to bring you along to persuade them to sell us the Ocean God Pearl."

Upon hearing this, Seraphina Qu finally understood Eldrin's meaning.

She was a transformed 7-colored Immortal Clam, a mythical immortal breed rarely seen among spirit clams. The fetus within her womb was indeed most suited to utilize the Divine Pearl of the Vast Sea.

Thus, for the sake of the child in her womb, she would inevitably have to make the journey.

Seraphina Qu gently caressed her unborn child and finally nodded. "Husband, we must not delay. Let us depart at once."

Lyra, however, was somewhat worried. She tugged at Eldrin's sleeve and said, "The Glazed Sea is, after all, the territory of the demon race. With Sister Seraphina Qu currently with child, I'm deeply concerned about the 2 of you going there alone."

"Set your heart at ease." Eldrin understood Lyra's concern and shook his head. "The Spirit Shell lineage is gentle by nature. With me here, Seraphina Qu's safety is assured."

Seeing this, Lyra (Person Name) could only say, "Then be cautious in all matters on this journey. If the Spirit Shell Clan makes a move against you, remember to prioritize your safety above all."

"Understood."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then finally departed Azure Ridge Isle with Seraphina Qu.

After flying out of Green Abyss Island, Eldrin immediately brought Seraphina Qu toward the Celestial Demon Sea.

The Glazed Sea was separated from the Crimson Dragon Sea by 3 maritime realms, among them the Sky Demon Sea. Eldrin’s journey would take him through the Sky Demon Sea, with a planned detour to the Empty Radiance Temple.

The Heavenly Demon Sea was a territory ruled by demonic beings, guarded by an ancient demon patriarch who had reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. Logically speaking, passing through this area should have been perilous.

However, Eldrin was no ordinary immortal after all. Unless that half-step Earth Immortal ancestor made a move against him, he feared not even the slightest of common demon immortals.

The Crimson Dragon Sea bordered the Celestial Demon Sea. To avoid alerting the demonic immortals, Eldrin deliberately took a detour, flying for 1 full month before finally reaching the waters where the Empty Enlightenment Temple stood.

The Ethereal Monastery was situated upon a colossal immortal island-continent, where mountains clustered in great numbers and ancient temples stood amidst towering peaks as far as the eye could see.

At the heart of the immortal island, upon a range of majestic divine mountains, stood an ancient temple enveloped in golden radiance, exuding an aura of solemn sanctity.

Clang—

The instant Eldrin stepped onto the immortal isle, a bell tolled from within the ancient temple.

The bell tolled with solemn dignity, ringing 9 times in succession. Immediately after, several figures bathed in Buddhist radiance descended through the skies.

The leading figure was draped in kasaya robes. Upon seeing Eldrin, he pressed his palms together and chanted, "Amitabha. The Void-Enlightenment Ancient Bell tolled without being struck—we knew an honored guest must have arrived. So it is Benefactor Chen."

"So it is an Arhat before me. I have come uninvited with my wife. I pray you will not take offense."

Eldrin (Person Name) offered a slight bow, speaking with exceptional courtesy.

The person before him turned out to be none other than the true companion of the 6 Stars Immortal—the Vajra Arhat of True Yang.

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me."

The True Vajra Arhat smiled serenely and invited Eldrin (Person Name) to step into the ancient temple. Walking side by side, he remarked casually, "During our journey to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, your methods left this old monk deeply impressed."

As they spoke, the 2 of them stepped into the ancient temple.

Eldrin lowered his gaze to sense his surroundings, discovering that within the Empty Radiance Temple stood numerous Buddhas aligned side by side. The radiance of each Buddha and Arhat illuminated heaven and earth, and there were actually a dozen or so auras of such magnitude.

Thinking of this, Eldrin couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "The Temple of Empty Radiance truly lives up to its reputation as a sanctuary of immortal buddhas. Such a magnificent Buddhist sanctuary would likely rank among the finest across the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas."

"Merely the accumulated legacy of our predecessors, nothing to boast about."

True Vajra Arhat shook his head, then turned his gaze to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "May I ask what brings you here today, fellow Daoist?"

"Today, I have come..."

Getting down to business, Eldrin composed his expression and promptly bowed. "The reason for my visit is the Heavenly Dragon Relic."

"For the Sacred Relic!"

True Vajra Arhat’s expression turned solemn, and he promptly bowed. “This matter is beyond my authority to decide. Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist. I shall summon the abbot.”

"Much obliged."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, watching as the True Vajra Arhat (Cultivator Title) departed into the distance.

Soon after, True Vajra Arhat arrived at the main hall accompanied by a Buddha draped in kasaya robes.

The newcomer had a benevolent and kindly demeanor, yet with just 1 glance, Eldrin could sense an immensely powerful aura brewing within him—far surpassing even that of Redscale Daoist.

"At least a 3 Tribulations Immortal, perhaps not far from the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, his eyes betraying a trace of solemn caution.

If the person before him were to strike, he feared he would have not a shred of confidence in securing victory.

Just as thoughts swirled in Eldrin’s mind, True Vajra Arhat introduced, “This is our Abbot of the Empty Enlightenment Temple, ‘Emptiness-Seeing Buddha,’ also 1 of the founding ancestors of the temple.”

"I have seen the Buddha."

Eldrin nodded with deep respect and said.

Within the Buddhist sect, Buddhas cultivate the Dao Fruit, Bodhisattvas cultivate the Dharma Principles, Arhats cultivate the Golden Body—each path to immortality is distinct.

Among the 3, the Golden Body Arhat possesses extraordinary combat prowess, the Bodhisattva emphasizes karma and affinity, while the Buddha is the embodiment of profound enlightenment.

The path of Buddhist cultivation is such that the Arhat Golden Body is the easiest to attain, while comprehending the laws as a Bodhisattva is more challenging, and the most difficult of all is cultivating the Dao Fruit.

In contrast, those who tread this path possess even more astonishing power, for generally speaking, 1 capable of attaining Buddhahood can likewise cultivate another path to immortality.

This Empty Vision Buddha is an ancient Buddha who attained the Buddha's enlightenment, most likely having also cultivated Dharma or a Golden Body simultaneously. His strength is truly unfathomable.

Most likely, it was precisely because of this that he was able to withstand that peerless demon immortal at the half-step Earth Immortal realm, safeguarding Kongming Temple's foothold in the Sky Demon Sea.

Indeed, it was just as Eldrin had anticipated. Before attaining immortality, the Ancient Buddha of Emptiness had already achieved the Dao Fruit and simultaneously cultivated the Arhat Golden Body, possessing extraordinary potential. His combat prowess approached the half-step Earth Immortal realm.

He possessed a trace of potential to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm, and his chances of reaching the Earth Immortal realm were not insignificant, making him 1 of the most likely candidates among the 100 Seas of Liuchuan to ascend to Earth Immortal.

"Amitabha."

Getting back to the main topic, the Empty Vision Buddha carefully examined Eldrin (Person Name) and inquired after a ceremonial bow, "I've heard you seek the Heavenly Dragon Sarira, fellow cultivator?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin nodded eagerly and said with anticipation,

Ancient Void Buddha glanced at Seraphina Qu (Person Name) and immediately shook his head, turning to leave. "The karma of the child in her womb does not lie here," he said. "I fear you have made this journey in vain."

"Master, hold a moment."

Eldrin quickly stopped Kongjian Buddha, his expression sincere as he said, "I have come this time to request the Heavenly Dragon Sarira for the unborn child of my other wife."

"Oh?"

Void-Seeing Buddha was momentarily taken aback, his gaze involuntarily returning to Eldrin.

Seeing this, the True Vajra Arhat also spoke up: "9 chimes of the Kongming Ancient Bell—perhaps this signifies a destined 1."

Chapter 1: The Reborn Prodigy The biting cold pierced deep into the bones. Lin Xuan shuddered violently, his consciousness abruptly pulling free from endless darkness. As he opened his eyes, a dilapidated ancient temple came into view—broken walls and debris everywhere, thick dust covering the divine altar, with a bronze statue of a deity lying broken on the ground, covered in spiderwebs. "This is... the Azure Cloud Sect’s abandoned temple?" He was momentarily stunned, then a flood of memories surged into his mind. Lin Xuan, an inner disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, had been ambushed by his rival while out training and left severely injured. In desperation, he had sought refuge in this abandoned temple. But what truly shocked him was another set of memories—memories from a man named Jiang Chen from a water-blue planet called Earth, a seasoned fantasy novel enthusiast who had transmigrated into Lin Xuan’s body during a thunderstorm. "To think I’ve been reborn..." Lin Xuan murmured to himself, a complex light flashing in his eyes. He checked his body and couldn’t help but frown. Not only were his meridians severely damaged, but his dantian was also on the verge of collapse. Without a miracle, his cultivation journey would end here. Just as he was feeling disheartened, a buzzing sound suddenly echoed in his mind. [Ding! Detected suitable host, system binding in progress...] [Supreme System successfully bound!] [Host: Lin Xuan] [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Stage (damaged)] [Physique: Shattered Meridians (severe injuries)] [Cultivation Technique: Azure Cloud Art (Fourth Layer)] [Destiny Points: 0] A translucent interface appeared before him, leaving Lin Xuan momentarily stunned before ecstasy took over. As a seasoned novel reader, he was all too familiar with this—the legendary golden finger! "System, what are your functions?" he asked, suppressing his excitement. [Answering host: The Supreme System can help you rapidly increase your cultivation, with the mall offering countless divine abilities and secret manuals. All resources require Destiny Points for exchange.] [Destiny Points can be obtained by altering fate or plundering opportunities.] Just as Lin Xuan was about to inquire further, hurried footsteps came from outside the temple. "Search carefully! He’s seriously injured and can’t have gone far!" "That brat Lin Xuan actually got his hands on a Earth-grade cultivation technique. If we report this to Senior Brother Zhang, we’ll be greatly rewarded!" Hearing the conversation outside, Lin Xuan’s expression changed sharply. Earth-grade cultivation technique? He immediately checked his storage pouch and found a jade slip engraved with mysterious patterns, emitting a faint spiritual glow. So it was because of this... A cold light flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. No wonder Zhang Hu, that bastard, had dared to openly attack a fellow disciple—it turned out he was after this Earth-grade technique. In the cultivation world, techniques were divided into 4 levels: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow. Even in the entire Azure Cloud Sect, Earth-grade techniques were extremely rare treasures. "System, is there a way to deal with the current situation?" [Based on host’s current situation, recommending the following solutions:] [Option 1: Consume 1,000 Destiny Points to exchange for the ‘Vanishing Shadow Talisman’ and escape from here.] [Option 2: Consume 100 Destiny Points to exchange for ‘Qi Restoration Pill’ and temporarily restore combat power.] [Option 3: Consume 10 Destiny Points for system-assisted healing, recovering 30% of strength.] Lin Xuan smiled wryly. He currently had 0 Destiny Points; even the cheapest option was out of reach. [Detected host’s first activation, granting a newbie gift package. Would you like to open it?] "Open it! Open it now!" Lin Xuan quickly responded. [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Fate-Altering Card × 1, Qi Restoration Pill × 1, Low-Grade Spirit Stone × 100!] A white pill and a stack of shimmering spirit stones appeared in his storage pouch, along with a mysterious card glowing with golden light. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan immediately used the Qi Restoration Pill. A warm current spread throughout his body, the severe pain quickly fading away, and his depleted spiritual power began to recover visibly. Although it hadn’t fully healed his injuries, he had at least regained some ability to protect himself. At that moment, the temple door was pushed open with a "creak." 2 figures in Azure Cloud Sect disciple robes walked in. When they saw Lin Xuan, their eyes lit up. "Lin Xuan, you really are here! Hand over the Earth-grade technique and we might spare your life!" The speaker, a long-faced disciple, looked at Lin Xuan with a predatory gaze. Lin Xuan recognized them—these 2 were Zhang Hu’s lackeys, usually already at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. If it were before his injury, he wouldn’t have feared them, but now... A cold smile tugged at the corner of Lin Xuan’s mouth. "Spare my life? Do you really think I’d believe that?" Since they had made a move, they would never leave any witnesses alive—this was common sense in the cultivation world. The 2 exchanged a glance, no longer pretending, and drew their long swords. "Since you’re seeking death, don’t blame us!" Sword lights flashed, heading straight for Lin Xuan’s vitals. Just as the swords were about to connect, Lin Xuan suddenly moved. His figure shifted strangely, easily dodging the deadly strikes. At the same time, he formed a hand seal, and a blue light gathered at his fingertips. "Azure Cloud Finger!" A beam of blue light shot out, piercing straight through the long-faced disciple’s throat. "You..." The long-faced disciple clutched his throat, his eyes wide with disbelief. He never expected that Lin Xuan, severely injured, could still unleash such power. The other disciple was shocked and turned to flee, but how could Lin Xuan give him the chance? Another Azure Cloud Finger struck, piercing through the back of his head. In the blink of an eye, the 2 Foundation Establishment cultivators fell to the ground, dead. Lin Xuan gasped for breath, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Although the Qi Restoration Pill had temporarily restored his spiritual power, forcefully using the Azure Cloud Finger had strained his already injured meridians. He didn’t dare linger and quickly searched the 2 bodies, finding a few spirit stones and some healing pills. Just as he was about to leave, his gaze fell on the jade slip in his hand, and a thought suddenly occurred to him. "System, can this Earth-grade technique be exchanged for Destiny Points?" [Answering host: Yes. Would you like to exchange the Earth-grade cultivation technique ‘Profound Yang Art’ for 5,000 Destiny Points?] 5 1000! Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. He never expected this technique to be so valuable. But after a moment’s thought, he shook his head. Techniques were dead, but people were alive. In his current situation, having a powerful technique to cultivate was more important. Putting away the jade slip, he was about to leave when the system’s prompt sounded again. [Ding! Host alters fate for the first time, successfully escaping a deadly situation. Reward: 1,000 Destiny Points!] So that’s how it works! Lin Xuan’s heart stirred. So just surviving a deadly situation could reward Destiny Points. Looking at the system interface, his Destiny Points had indeed changed from 0 to 1,000. Without hesitation, he immediately chose system-assisted healing. [Ding! Consumption of 10 Destiny Points, healing in progress...] A warm current flowed through his limbs, his damaged meridians visibly repairing, and his spiritual power recovering at an astonishing rate. In just a few breaths, his injuries had healed by 30 percent. "So powerful!" Lin Xuan marveled inwardly. With this system, reaching the pinnacle of the cultivation world was no longer just a dream! He took a deep breath, his gaze turning resolute. Since fate had given him a chance to start over, he would surely make the most of it! Zhang Hu, just you wait. I’ll soon come to collect that blow you dealt me! His figure flashed, disappearing from the abandoned temple.