Chapter 866 : Secrets of the Wisdom Sutra

"You flatter me, Benefactor."

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk offered a faint smile, then turned and said, "Please, follow me."

The two followed behind the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and soon arrived at the Scripture Repository within the Tranquil Spirit Temple.

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk retrieved the Buddhist scriptures, handed them over, and then earnestly admonished, "These three sutras are the foundational cultivation arts of our Tranquil Spirit Temple. They must not leave the Scripture Repository for even a single step."

"If you wish to study these precious scriptures, you may only do so within these walls."

"I understand perfectly."

Eldrin Chen nodded, took the volume of the Manjushri Sutra [a supreme Buddhist scripture of profound wisdom], and began to contemplate it with utmost seriousness.

This Manjushri Sutra, also known as the Great Wisdom Sutra, is said to be the fundamental cultivation art created by the Great Luo Golden Immortal Bodhisattva Manjushri [the Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom] from the Immortal Realm. It is a supremely profound method pertaining to the mysteries of Creation [the cosmic principle of genesis and destiny].

The origin of this art is itself a tale of profound wonder.

It is said that in the primordial dawn of the Purple Realm, millions of years past, multiple Heavenly Immortal Paragon [supreme beings of the Immortal Realm] from the Immortal Realm once laid schemes to contend for this realm's fortune and its Incense Offering Power [a form of power derived from worship and faith]. The complete novel can be found at audio—novel.com.

The Incense Fire Celestial Silver and Fortune Dao Gold are supreme treasures coveted even by Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. For this reason, various Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme rank among Immortals] have dispatched their disciples and followers, or left avatars in this realm to spread their teachings.

The present-day Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple is a lineage passed down by the disciple of Bodhisattva Manjushri, a Buddha of the Heaven Immortal [a high rank of Immortal] realm known as 'Tranquil Spirit Precious Light Buddha'.

In truth, it is not only the Tranquil Spirit Temple; the Dao Palace Sacred Land also possesses a significant background. It is said the founder of this lineage was a Personal Disciple under the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest rank of Immortal, a Golden Immortal of the Great Luo Heaven] 'Seated Oblivion Immortal Lord' from the Immortal Realm.

Other powers, such as the Star Palace—a heritage of immense antiquity—also possess the orthodox teachings of the Star lineage Immortal from the Immortal Realm.

Yet, those Heavenly Immortal Paragon who once vied for the fortune of the Purple Realm could scarcely have imagined that from such a minor Great Thousand World, a native-born Great Luo Golden Immortal would emerge.

That Purple Immortal Lord arose from the Purple Realm and, within a mere few million years, became a Great Luo Immortal Lord whose might shook the boundless Immortal Domain.

Let alone a few Heavenly Immortal Paragon, even their Master—a Great Luo Immortal Lord of that caliber—and ancient Buddhas like Bodhisattva Manjushri must show him deference. Who would dare continue contending for the fortune of the Purple Realm?

"The Manjushri Sutra."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his expression growing ever more solemn as he gazed upon this Manjushri Sutra.

The 'Manjushri Sutra' from the Purple Realm is merely the first volume of this peerless scripture, only capable of guiding cultivation to the threshold of Immortal Ascension. Yet even this portion is considered profoundly mysterious and supreme.

The Manjushri Sutra [a profound Buddhist scripture] contained profound truths within its concise words. By merely reading it silently once, he felt his very soul sublimating in the unseen depths, and waves of inexplicable enlightenment surged within his heart.

"This sutra is truly wondrous and arcane. It is indeed worthy of being a legacy left by Bodhisattva Manjushri [the Bodhisattva of Wisdom]," he murmured in astonishment.

After reading through the Manjushri Sutra once, Eldrin Chen could not help but voice his amazement.

The Manjushri Sutra was profoundly mysterious. Comprehending it could steady the mind and subdue Inner Demons [mental and spiritual afflictions that hinder cultivation]. Daily recitation could enhance a cultivator's soul, steadily bolstering both their insight and mental fortitude.

It could be said that once this sutra was mastered, one's future would be boundless, and the chance of achieving immortality would be greatly increased.

Of course, this was also because Eldrin Chen possessed exceptionally high comprehension, allowing him to grasp the sutra's meaning clearly and penetrate its philosophical depths with ease.

For an ordinary Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a higher spiritual infant], however, the text would prove arduous and obscure, likely defying mastery even over a full lifetime.

Over those millions of years, nine Buddhist Immortals [beings who have ascended to a higher plane of existence] had ascended one after another, yet only a single one among them had managed to master this sutra. This alone revealed the profound arcana within the Manjushri Sutra.

Witnessing Eldrin Chen read through the 'Manjushri Sutra' with such ease, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk [a monk of great spiritual power who specializes in subduing demons] could not help but reveal a look of shock.

He stood rooted to the spot for a long moment before finally speaking, his eyes gleaming with a golden light. "Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], you can actually comprehend the Manjushri Sutra? Could it be... are you the reincarnation of a Buddha from the Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended immortals]?"

His voice paused briefly, unable to suppress his fervor as he continued, "If Fellow Daoist were to enter our Buddhist gate, you would undoubtedly attain the Dao Fruit of a Buddha in days to come."

"This humble one appreciates the Divine Monk's kind intention."

Seeing that Demon-Subduing Divine Monk wished to guide him into the Buddhist path, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and replied, "My worldly karma remains unresolved. I aspire only to be a carefree Immortal, and fear I am not suited to enter the Buddhist gate."

"Alas, Benefactor..."

Upon hearing this, Demon-Subduing Divine Monk could not help but sigh.

He understood that myself could not persuade Eldrin Chen. Not even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord like himself could manage it; likely, even a Half-Immortal Realm Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk arriving in person would lack the qualification to induct Eldrin Chen into their order. This chapter is part of a larger work available at site: audio-novel.com.

The three Buddhist scriptures were profoundly mysterious and peerless. Eldrin Chen had sat in silent contemplation within the Scripture Repository for over three months. Although he had not fully comprehended the three scriptures to their ultimate depths, he had already committed them to memory, able to recite them backwards and forwards, deeply engraving their profound Daoist implications within his spirit.

Having reached this point, he no longer wished to linger at the Tranquil Spirit Temple and prepared to return to the Eastern Wastelands.

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

"The three Buddhist scriptures all contain great meaning within subtle words. I wish to enter secluded cultivation here at the Tranquil Spirit Temple, contemplating them until I have achieved some mastery in their practice and can suppress and control the demonic heart within me before emerging."

"However, this will likely require many years. I must still trouble you to oversee the clan's affairs during this time."

Kael Chen spoke calmly and frankly.

Eldrin Chen nodded. The three Buddhist Sutras were all supreme treasured scriptures. For many Nascent Soul Dao Lord, comprehending even a single volume could take a lifetime.

Kael Chen possessed an unshakable Dao Heart [the fundamental will and conviction of a cultivator] and had already gained insight into his own path. Yet, the road to mastering all three sutras was still long.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and patted Kael Chen on the shoulder. "Do not worry about the clan. Focus on your cultivation in peace. I will support everything ahead."

After bidding farewell to the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, Eldrin Chen did not linger at Tranquil Spirit Temple. He departed that very day for the Eastern Wastelands.

Not long after, he crossed the endless mountains of Ronan and arrived in the Eastern Wastelands, a realm countless millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away.

Upon returning to the Eastern Wastelands, he immediately proceeded to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire now, Lyra Jiang was in secluded cultivation, refining her Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure intimately connected to a cultivator's life force and cultivation base].

Previously, Eldrin Chen had acquired three Pure Yang Spiritual Object [spiritual objects imbued with the pure, unadulterated energy of Yang]: the Black Tortoise Inscription Stone, the Purple Fire Gold-Copper, and the Eastern Sea Verdant Heart Lotus.

Aside from the Eastern Sea Verdant Heart Lotus which was taken by Verdant Consort to advance her Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform, the other two were both for Lyra Jiang's use.

Currently, Lyra Jiang was using the Purple Fire Gold-Copper to advance her Six Realms and Eight Desolations Cauldron. It appeared it would still require several decades before the advancement was complete.

Eldrin Chen did not disturb her and instead entered another Earthfire Chamber.

He had obtained the Yin-Yang Magnetic Treasure Metal many years prior, and now, having acquired the Sixth Rank Void Gemstone, it was time to begin advancing the Yin-Yang Void Realm.

Refining a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact imbued with pure Yang energy] was no simple task. Typically, a Dao Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has comprehended a profound Dao] at the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial stage of the Nascent Soul realm] would likely spend several decades, if not a full century, to complete the process.

This was because Sixth Rank Spiritual Objects [spiritual materials of the highest grade, corresponding to the Nascent Soul realm] mostly possessed an indestructible, immortal nature, making them exceedingly difficult to smelt and forge into treasures.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's current Mana [the spiritual energy and power of a cultivator] was approaching the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm]. Combined with the power of the Sixth Rank Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent spiritual fire energy], his speed in smelting Sixth Rank Spiritual Objects was now far beyond what it had been in the past.

After a mere seventeen-odd years, he had completed the advancement of the Yin-Yang Void Realm, guiding it through the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning that treasures must endure to ascend in grade] and elevating it to the realm of a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure. Discover more cultivation stories at www . audio-novel.com.