Chapter 866 : Secrets of the Serene Spirit Temple

"You flatter me, Benefactor."

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

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

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk retrieved the Buddhist scriptures and, after handing them over, earnestly cautioned, "These three sutras are the foundational cultivation arts of our Serene Spirit Temple heritage. They absolutely must not leave the Scripture Pavilion."

"If you two wish to study these precious scriptures, you may only do so by comprehending them here."

"I understand perfectly."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then took the copy of the 'Manjushri Scripture' and began to study it with focused intensity.

This 'Manjushri Scripture', also known as the Great Wisdom Scripture, was said to be a fundamental cultivation art created by the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal 'Bodhisattva of Wisdom' from the Immortal Realm. It was a supreme and profound method pertaining to the mysteries of Creation [the fundamental act of bringing something into existence].

The origin of this method was itself rather extraordinary.

It was said that in the distant past, millions of years ago during the era of Antiquity-Tracing when the Purple Seal Realm was first taking shape, several Celestial Immortal Great Power from the Immortal Realm had laid schemes to contend for this realm's Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a place or being] and its Faith Power [the power generated by the sincere belief and worship of followers]. Discover more cultivation stories at site: audio-novel.com.

The Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a legendary metal used in sacred rituals] and the Fortune Path Gold [a mystical substance tied to destiny and fortune] are supreme treasures coveted even by Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality]. For this reason, all the Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have reached the Celestial Immortal realm] have dispatched their disciples and followers, or left their avatars in this world to spread their teachings.

The present-day Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple is a lineage passed down by the disciple of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, a Buddha of the Celestial Immortal Realm known as 'Tranquil Spirit Precious Light Buddha'.

In truth, it is not only the Serene Spirit Temple; the Path Palace Sacred Land also possesses a significant background. It is said the founding ancestor of this lineage was a direct disciple under the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the highest realm of immortal cultivation] 'Seated Oblivion Immortal Lord' from the Immortal Realm.

Other factions, such as the Stellar Palace—a force with an exceedingly ancient heritage—also possess the orthodox teachings of the Stellar [pertaining to the stars and celestial bodies] lineage from the Immortal Realm.

Yet, the various Celestial Immortal Great Power who once vied for the Fortune [the destiny and karmic fortune] of the Purple Seal Realm could never have imagined that from such a minor Great Thousand World [one of the myriad major worlds], a native-born Great Encompassing Golden Immortal would emerge.

That Purple Seal Immortal Lord [a title for a supreme immortal lord] emerged from the Purple Seal Realm and, within a mere few million years, became a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord whose might shakes the boundless Immortal Domain.

Let alone those few Celestial Immortal Great Power, even their masters—Great Encompassing Immortal Lord of that caliber, or ancient Buddhas like the Bodhisattva of Wisdom—must show him respect. Who would dare continue contending for the Fortune of the Purple Seal Realm?

"The Manjushri Scripture."

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

The 'Manjushri Scripture' from the Purple Seal Realm was merely the first volume of this supreme scripture, only capable of guiding cultivation to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a newly ascended immortal]. Yet, even this was considered profoundly mysterious and peerless.

This Manjushri Scripture [a profound Buddhist scripture of wisdom and enlightenment] contained profound truths within its concise words. As he silently read through it once, he felt his soul sublimating in the profound stillness. A stream of inexplicable insights welled up in his heart.

"This scripture is truly so wondrous, worthy indeed of being left behind by the Bodhisattva of Wisdom," he murmured in awe.

After reading the Manjushri Scripture once, Eldrin Chen could not help but express his astonishment.

This Manjushri Scripture was extraordinarily profound. Reading it through could calm the mind and subdue Inner Demon [the personal demons and mental afflictions born from within a cultivator]. Reciting it day and night could enhance a cultivator's soul [the spiritual essence of a being], continuously increasing their comprehension and mental fortitude.

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

Of course, this was also because Eldrin Chen possessed exceptionally high comprehension, allowing him to clearly understand this scripture and effortlessly grasp its philosophical principles.

If an ordinary Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and begun to walk their own unique Path] were to contemplate it, they would find each character arduous and difficult to comprehend, likely failing to achieve any substantial learning in their entire lifetime.

Over those millions of years, nine Buddhist Sect Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] had ascended one after another, yet only one among them had managed to master this scripture. This demonstrated the profound mystery of the Manjushri Scripture.

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, seeing how Eldrin Chen could read through the 'Manjushri Scripture' with such ease, could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

He stood rooted to the spot for a long moment before finally speaking, his eyes gleaming with a golden light. "Fellow Daoist, you can actually read the Manjushri Scripture? Could it be... are you the reincarnation of a Buddha from the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where Immortals reside]?"

His voice paused slightly, unable to contain his excitement as he said, "Fellow Daoist, if you were to join our Buddhist Sect [a religious order dedicated to spiritual cultivation and enlightenment], you would undoubtedly attain the Buddha Path Fruit [the ultimate state of enlightenment and liberation in Buddhist cultivation] in the future."

"I appreciate the Divine Monk's kind intention."

Seeing that Demon-Subduing Divine Monk wished to guide him into the Buddhist Sect, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and replied, "My worldly karma is not yet resolved. I only wish to be a carefree Immortal [a being who has transcended mortal limits through cultivation], and I fear I am not suited to enter the Buddhist Sect."

"Benefactor, alas..."

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

He understood he could not persuade Eldrin Chen. Not even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master cultivator whose spiritual core has fully manifested] like himself could do so; likely, even a Demigod Realm [a realm bordering on divinity] Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk arriving in person would not be qualified to have Eldrin Chen join their order. Official source: audio–novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

The Three Buddhist Sect Scriptures [the three supreme canonical texts of this Buddhist sect] were profoundly mysterious and peerless. Eldrin Chen had sat in meditation within the Scripture Pavilion [a hall dedicated to storing and studying sacred texts] for over three months, contemplating them. Although he had not completely fathomed the depths of the three scriptures, he had already committed them to memory, able to recite them backwards and forwards, deeply engraving their profound mysteries and Daoist implications within his mind.

Having reached this point, he no longer wished to linger at the Serene Spirit Temple [a temple known for its tranquil and spiritually potent environment] and prepared to return to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast, untamed region in the eastern part of the continent].

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

"The Three Buddhist Sect Scriptures all contain profound truths within concise words. I wish to enter seclusion here at the Serene Spirit Temple to contemplate them until I have achieved some mastery in cultivating these three scriptures and can suppress the demonic heart within me before emerging."

"However, this will likely require many years. I must still trouble you to oversee the overall situation of the clan during that time."

Kael Chen spoke calmly and frankly.

Eldrin Chen nodded. The Three Buddhist Sect Scriptures were all supreme treasured scriptures. For many Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and comprehended their own Path], comprehending even a single volume could take a lifetime.

Kael Chen possessed an exceptionally firm Dao-heart [the unwavering will and conviction of a cultivator] and had already comprehended his own Path. Yet, the road to mastering all three scriptures 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 the Serene Spirit Temple. He departed that very day for the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Not long after, he traversed endless mountains and rivers, arriving at the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, a land countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away.

Upon returning to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, he immediately proceeded to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

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

Previously, Eldrin Chen had exchanged for three Primordial Solar Spiritual Object [spiritual materials of the highest sixth rank]: the Black Tortoise Inscription Path Stone, the Purple Fire Gold-Copper, and the Eastern Sea Verdant Heart Lotus.

Aside from the Eastern Sea Verdant Heart Lotus which Verdant Consort took to advance her Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne, the other two were intended for Exquisite Jiang's use.

Currently, Exquisite Jiang was using the Purple Fire Gold-Copper to elevate her Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron, a process that appeared to require several more decades to complete.

Eldrin Chen did not disturb her, instead entering another Earthfire Chamber [a specialized chamber harnessing geothermal and fire energies for forging and cultivation].

He had possessed the Polarity Primordial Magnetism Essence Gold for many years, and now, having acquired the Sixth Rank Void Gem, it was time to begin advancing his Polarity Void Mirror.

Refining a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a sixth-rank magical artifact] was no simple task. Typically, a Path Lord [a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit realm] at the Primordial Spirit Early Stage would need to devote several decades, if not a full century, to complete the process.

This was because most Sixth Rank Spiritual Object possessed the property of Immortality [extreme durability and resistance to decay], making them exceptionally difficult to smelt and shape into treasures.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base approached the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, and combined with the power of the Sixth Rank Fire Vein [a powerful underground spiritual fire current], his speed in melting down Sixth Rank Spiritual Object was far beyond what it once was.

After a mere seventeen years, he successfully elevated the Polarity Void Mirror, guiding it through its Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning that tests and empowers artifacts] to ascend to the realm of a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure. Read, share, and discuss at *audio-novel.com*.