Chapter 866 : Tranquil Spirit Buddha Radiance

"You flatter me, benefactor."

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk smiled faintly, then turned and said, "Please follow me."

The 2 followed the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and soon arrived at the Tranquil Spirit Temple's Scripture Pavilion.

The Demon-Subduing Monk retrieved the Buddhist scriptures and handed them to the 2, yet still meticulously instructed: "These 3 volumes of Buddhist sutras are the foundational texts of our Tranquil Spirit Temple's legacy. They must not leave the Scripture Depository for even a single step."

"The 2 of you wish to borrow the treasured scriptures? You may only study them here."

"I am well aware."

Eldrin nodded, then picked up the Wen Shu Scripture and began earnestly contemplating its profound mysteries.

This 'Manjushri Sutra', also known as the Great Wisdom Sutra, is said to be the fundamental dharma created by Manjushri Bodhisattva (Immortal Being), a Golden Immortal of the celestial realm. It represents the ultimate and profound method of creation and mystery.

Speaking of the origin of this technique, it was rather mystical and extraordinary.

It is said that as early as millions of years ago, during the primordial dawn when the Violet Realm first took form, several Celestial Immortals of profound power in the heavenly realms had laid grand schemes to contend for this world's destiny and the power of faith.

That Incense Fire Heavenly Silver and Karmic Luck Dao Gold were supreme treasures even Immortals coveted. For this, numerous Celestial Immortals and mighty figures dispatched their disciples and followers, or left avatars in this realm to spread their teachings.

The current Western Extremity Tranquil Spirit Temple carries on the lineage transmitted by the Bodhisattva Manjusri’s disciple, the Celestial Immortal-stage Buddha ‘Tranquil Spirit Jeweled Light Buddha’.

In fact, not only did the Tranquil Spirit Temple have significant connections, but the Sacred Dao Palace also possessed considerable background. It was said that the founding patriarch of this lineage was a direct disciple of the Great Luo Golden Immortal 'Meditative Oblivion Immortal Lord' from the Immortal Realm.

Other factions, such as the Astral Hall—an organization with an exceedingly ancient legacy—also possessed the orthodox teachings of the celestial lineage from the Immortal Realm.

Yet, the celestial immortals and mighty beings who once vied for the providence of the Violet Realm could never have imagined that from such a minor Major World, a native Great Luo Golden Immortal would emerge.

The Violet Immortal Lord emerged from the Violet Realm, attaining the status of a Great Luo Immortal Lord who commanded awe across the Endless Immortal Domains in merely a few million years.

Not to mention several Celestial Immortals, even their master—a Great Luo Immortal Lord—and ancient Buddhas like Manjushri Bodhisattva had to show him 3 parts of reverence. How would any dare contend for the providence of the Violet Realm?

Manjushri Sutra

Eldrin murmured to himself, his expression growing increasingly grave as he gazed upon this Manjushri Sutra.

The 'Manjushri Sutra' of the Violet Realm is merely the first volume of this peerless sacred text, capable of cultivation only up to the Ascension Realm, yet it can still be hailed as supremely profound and wondrous.

The Manjushri Sutra, with its profound meanings conveyed through subtle words, brought about a sublimation of his soul as he quietly recited it once in silence. Streams of inexplicable enlightenment welled up in his heart.

"This scripture is truly profound and marvelous, as expected of a legacy left by Manjushri Bodhisattva."

After reading the Wisdom Sutra once, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but exclaim in astonishment.

The Sutra of Manjushri is profoundly mysterious. Upon thorough reading, it can calm the mind and subdue inner demons. If chanted day and night, it enhances a cultivator's soul force while continuously strengthening their comprehension and mental fortitude.

It can be said that once this scripture is mastered, 1's future would be boundless, with great certainty of attaining immortality through cultivation.

Of course, this was also because Eldrin possessed extraordinary comprehension, allowing him to clearly grasp the essence of this scripture and effortlessly penetrate its profound philosophies.

Were an ordinary Nascent Soul Daoist to attempt comprehending this scripture, they would find every word profoundly abstruse, likely unable to master it even after a lifetime of dedicated study.

Over the span of several million years, 9 Buddhist immortals had ascended to the heavens, yet only 1 among them managed to cultivate the Wenshu Sutra (Cultivation Method), a testament to its profound and elusive mysteries.

The demon-subduing monk could not help but show a trace of horror as he watched Eldrin (Person Name) effortlessly comprehend the 'Manjushri Sutra'.

He stood frozen in place for a long moment before his eyes began to glow with golden light. "Fellow Daoist, you can actually comprehend the Manjushri Sutra in its entirety? Could it be... are you the reincarnation of a celestial Buddha?"

His voice paused briefly, then he couldn't suppress his excitement as he continued, "Fellow Daoist, should you join our Buddhist sect, you shall undoubtedly attain the Buddhahood Fruit in days to come."

"I appreciate the Divine Monk's kindness."

Seeing the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk wishing to convert him to Buddhism, Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "My worldly ties remain unresolved. I only wish to be an unfettered immortal, and fear I cannot enter the Buddhist path."

"Patron, alas..."

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk could not help but heave a sigh upon hearing this.

He knew he could not dissuade Eldrin (Person Name). Not even a Primal Soul Dao Lord like himself could manage it—even a Transcendent Tribulation Monk at the half-immortal realm would lack the qualification to make Eldrin (Person Name) take the first step.

The 3 Buddhist scriptures were profoundly mysterious and unparalleled. Eldrin had been meditating in the Scripture Depository for over 3 months, delving into their profound meanings. Though he had yet to fully comprehend the scriptures, he could now recite them flawlessly from memory and had deeply internalized their arcane Daoist essence.

With that, he no longer wished to linger at the Silent Spirit Temple and prepared to return to the Eastern Wastelands (Location).

Before parting, he asked Kael, "How do you feel?"

"The 3 Buddhist scriptures all contain profound truths within concise texts. I wish to enter seclusion at Tranquil Spirit Temple to contemplate them deeply, and not emerge until I have mastered all 3 scriptures and gained the ability to suppress the demonic heart within me."

"However, this will likely require many years. I'm afraid I must still trouble you to oversee the family affairs during this period."

Kael spoke in a measured tone, his words frank and transparent.

Eldrin nodded slightly. All 3 Buddhist scriptures were supreme treasures of the sacred texts. For countless primordial spirit dao lords, comprehending even a single scroll would require an entire lifetime of dedicated study.

Kael possessed an unshakable Dao Heart and had already gained profound insight into his own path. Yet, the journey to master all 3 scriptures still stretched endlessly before him.

At this thought, he took a deep breath and patted Kael (Person Name) on the shoulder, saying, "Do not worry about the family. Focus on your cultivation—I will hold the front line."

After bidding farewell to the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, Eldrin did not linger long at the Tranquil Spirit Temple. That very day, he set out for the Eastern Wastelands.

Before long, he had traversed boundless mountains and rivers, arriving at the Eastern Wastelands (Location) hundreds of millions of miles away.

Returning to the Eastern Wastelands (Location), he immediately made his way to the Sea of Flames in the Infernal Prison.

Deep within the Flaming Prison of Blaze today, Lyra (Person Name) was in secluded cultivation, refining her life-bound spiritual treasure.

Previously, Eldrin had exchanged for 3 Pure Yang spiritual objects: the Black Tortoise Inscription Stone, Purplefire Gold-Copper, and East Sea Jadeheart Lotus.

Apart from the East Sea Greenheart Lotus, which was taken by Qing Ji to advance the Ren Water Green Lotus Platform, the other 2 were both for Lyra (Person Name).

Lyra was currently using the Purplefire Goldbronze to advance the Hexa-Eldrin Cauldron of the 8 Desolates. It appeared it would still take several decades to complete the advancement.

Eldrin did not disturb her, instead entering another Earthfire Chamber.

Long ago, he had obtained the Yin-Yang Magnetic Gold, and now he had acquired the sixth-tier Void Gem (Spiritual Object). It was time to begin his ascension to the Yin-Yang Void Realm.

Refining a Pure Yang Spirit Treasure was no simple feat. Typically, a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) Daoist would require several dozen to over a 100 years to complete the process.

Because most sixth-order spiritual materials possess indestructible properties, they are exceptionally difficult to refine into treasures.

Fortunately, Eldrin's current cultivation was now approaching the Late Stage of the Primordial Spirit realm. Coupled with the power of his sixth-grade fire vein, his speed in refining sixth-grade spiritual materials was far beyond what it had been in the past.

In just over 17 years, he had fully advanced the Yin Yang Void Mirror, guiding it through the heavenly tribulation to ascend to the realm of a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure.