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Set down all desire, keep your mind still.
The eight words were direct and decisive, powerful and resonating. They left everyone present stunned.
The Atita Temple’s monks were still in a daze. Yang Su was not too familiar with Buddhism either, but judging from Chen Mo’s expression, this was apparently very convincing.
Shi Dao’an very quickly said: “The prerequisite for Zen meditation is to remove delusions. And how does dharma remove delusion. Sakyamuni spoke of this many times. The simplest way is that ‘cessation’ of ‘cessation achieves Bodhi.’ The Patriarch Bodhidharma spread the Zen School towards the East, and the Sixth Patriarch propagated Zen far and wide, shaking the ancient and modern. But the most important words that Patriarch Bodhidharma and the Sixth Patriarch instructed learners was ‘clear your heart of all desire, keep your mind steel.’ Clearing one’s heart of all desire is to set down all desire, so the phrases ‘set down all desire, keep your mind still’ truly is the prerequisite for Zen.”
“Benefactor Chen Mo indeed is very preceptive.” Shi Dao’an smiled: “Poor Monk is also very impressed. Given the chance, Poor Monk must invite you to exchange dharma.”
Hearing the Heaven-filling National Scholar’s words, Yang Su’s expression sank. Everyone could hear the recognition and approval that Shi Dao’an’s words had for Chen Mo. No one dared to deny or oppose Shi Dao’an’s dharma.
Who would dare do this?
Even “Cold-blooded Beauty” Yang Chesu did not utter a word. Those scholarly pupils gazed at Chen Mo, yet they were unable to fathom him.
Just what is going on with this man?
How could a disciple of Mount Hua’s Daoism be capable of Buddhist perception. Although it could be said that Daoism was the forefather of the Hundred Schools, it was honestly rare to see someone as well-versed as Chen Mo.
“I will definitely ask for consultation given the chance, but Senior Sister and I still have other matters to attend to. Lady Yang Su, if nothing else, Senior Sister and I will take our leave now.” Chen Mo cupped his fist.
“Since even Great Master Shi Dao’an defends you as such, I have nothing to say. Then I shall wait for what other pleasant surprises you may have come the day of the Mount Hua Martial Competition.”
Chen Mo pulled Senior Sister Jiang Yuezhuo’s hand. After he expressed his thanks towards Shi Dao’an, they turned and left.
“Although Chen Mo is a disciple of Mount Hua’s Daoism, Poor Monk feels that if he practiced Buddhism, Monarch Yang Guang would also admire him. Benefactor Yang Su, what do you think?” Shi Dao’an faintly asked.
Yang Chesu snorted. She did not answer.
Subsequently, the Heaven-filling National Scholar’s True Spirit dissipated, and the place regained its calm.
“The rest of you may disperse.” Yang Su dismissed the temple guards.
“Milady, can it be we must let that brat leave like this?” The female general was unreconciled. She had been pushed by Chen Mo’s palm, and her heart was full of fury with nowhere to vent.
“Shen Guang,1 you exchanged blows with him just now, what do you think of that young man’s Realm?” Yang Chesu indifferently asked.
The female general’s Star Name was Shen Guang, a bright and valiant officer of the Sui Dynasty in Chinese history, having received the recognition of the Emperor Yang of Sui. She was currently Heavenly Spirit Three Calamities Realm, just a step away from Heavenly Star. In the Sui Ye Star Kingdom, she ranked second only to the Nine Elders Of Sui.
Shen Guang had barely thought of demonstrating her disdain when Yang Chesu faintly glanced at her.
The woman was taken aback, no longer daring to be arrogant. She frankly answered: “That man cultivates the Four Symbols Black Turtle, which has extremely powerful defenses. This General was careless. His Star Energy is also very strong, not inferior to This General’s. However, This General was merely careless. Should This General fight at full power, I can definitely kill him.”
“There is an opening in the Nine Elders Of Sui, Shen Guang. Your Servant is but very favorable to admitting you to this position.” Yang Su leisurely said.
“Milady, your orders, please.” Shen Guang said.
“I have no wish to see a man ruin the view of the Mount Hua Martial Competition.” Yang Su said.
Shen Guang understood. The female general smiled: “Milady, be completely at ease. He is only a Star Warrior, nothing more. I can definitely take him.”
“He once traded blows with Yang Bushuang. For the time being, you cannot underestimate the enemy.” Yang Su solemnly said, “After you complete the deed, I shall raise your name with the Monarch for the Nine Elders Of Sui.”
“Many thanks, Milady.” Shen Guang’s heart was overjoyed. She excitedly turned and left. Yang Su once again shouted: “Wait.”
“Lady Yang Su, are there other orders?”
Yang Su’s finger moved. A white string landed in front of Shen Guang.
“If you encounter trouble, open the string. It will be helpful then…Also, be cautious, you cannot let outsiders know.”
“Understood.” Shen Guang did not understand why Yang Su was so serious. On the inside, she still very self-confidently pledged.
After she left, Yang Su then looked at the Atita Temple abbot, who still had not left. “The Seven Buddhas Wall’s dharma. Does the Great Master plan to let an outsider steal it away?”
The Atita abbot understood and spoke to his disciples: “The Seven Buddhas Wall’s dharma is the treasure of our Atita Temple. We cannot let them act as they please. Immediately dispatch the Four Great Law Protectors to apprehend this brat. We must ask about the dharma.”
“As you command.”
“Poor Monk shall leave first.”
Yang Su nodded and gazed into the distance.
The white clouds were leisurely, yet Yang Su’s heart could not be leisurely. In the Cold-blooded Beauty’s eyes, there was no one in this world that she was unable to see through. But she could not see through that Mount Hua disciple named Chen Mo.
Yang Su hated that there were still people in this world that she was unable to fathom, especially a man.
…
Chen Mo gripped Jiang Yuezhuo’s hand. The moment they left Da Ye City, they flew on his riding sword. He did not dare tarry.
“Junior Brother, we don’t need to be in such a hurry.” Jiang Yuezhuo softly said.
Chen Mo glanced behind him, “I think that Yang Su definitely won’t let this go. We’d better hurry and leave this place.”
“If she actually kills us, everyone in the world will know, and Yang Su’s reputation will be ruined. She probably wouldn’t do this.” Jiang Yuezhuo thought.
Chen Mo shook his head. He could not fathom that scholarly and elegant woman.
“Senior Sister Yuezhuo, did you see anything in Huaisu’s calligraphy?”
“EN, I’ve already completely memorized it. Ai, it was so good, as expected.” Upon mention of script, Jiang Yuezhuo forgot all sense of danger and displayed great reverence for Huaisu’s wild cursive.
“Where are we going next?” Chen Mo asked.
“‘Muscular Like the Yan’s, Bony Like the Liu’s’ and ‘The Crazy Zhang and the Drunken Su.’ Since I’ve already seen the Wild Cursive Drunken Monk calligraphy, then let’s go see the ‘Mad Brush’ Zhang Xu’s wild cursive. What difference in mystery is there between her and Huaisu.” Jiang Yuezhuo said.
“Where can we see it?” “Mad Brush” Zhang Xu was also known as the “Divine Cursive-writer” in Star World. Her level of wild cursive clearly was extraordinary. Each stroke and character of a Star General that reached this Realm were treasures able to kill a person. The Mad Brush was the most extreme, unlike Huaisu who practiced Buddhism, whose wild cursive still had a bit of mercy.
“We go find one of my old friends. Her calligraphy skill is also very profound. Perhaps she can help us.” Jiang Yuezhuo replied.
“Okay.”
Chen Mo raced towards the Star Field passage. At this moment, four yellow lights flew in from behind. Their escape technique was very fast, and Chen Mo did not have any escape technique to outrun them with. In a flash, he was caught.
The yellow light dispersed; they were four Vajrayana monks.
“Benefactor, please halt!”
The four monks surrounded the pair.
“Senior Monks, what business do you have?” Chen Mo raised his brow.
“We are the Atita Temple’s Four Great Vajra Law Protectors. Benefactor has comprehended our Atita Seven Buddhas’ dharma and thus has a connection with our Buddha. The abbot wishes to invite the two of you to the Atita Temple for an exchange of the dharma, please.” The lead Vajra’s appearance was tall and sturdy. All of his skin was yellow colored, as if he was gilded. At the same time, he glowered like an arhat.
“Apologies, I still have other matters to attend to and cannot go. I will visit the Great Master once I have time in the future.” Chen Mo calmly refused.
The Four Great Vajras’ auras suddenly darkened. Their might crushed the surroundings.
Jiang Kui broke out into a cold sweat when she sensed this might. Chen Mo held her hand, transmitting to her a ray of True Qi. The might of the Black Turtle immediately shook off the Four Great Vajras’ pressure.
The cultivations of the Four Great Vajras had reached Primordial Spirit Seven Divisions’ Fifth Division, Divine Earth Division Realm. They also had practiced the Atita Diamond Sutra; their might was as vast as the sky, and when the four of them worked together, even a peak Yellow Court Realm Earthly Star would need to fear them. Seeing a cultivator who was not even Human Immortal actually remain unperturbed, the four of them were taken aback.
“The Atita Seven Buddhas are the Atita Temple’s supreme Buddhas, and the Seven Buddhas Wall’s dharma is our treasure. Since Benefactor has the fate to fully grasp it, then you have fate with our Atita Temple. The Atita Temple absolutely will not make things difficult for you, we ask that you comply.” The lead Vajra’s every word was like stone.
“I really don’t have time for this. Buddhism’s powers are known far and wide throughout Star World. Otherwise, I’d also have interest exchanging dharma.” Chen Mo said: “However, I can inform you just what the Atita Seven Buddhas’ dharma is.”
“What is it?”
“Blame Dispersing Words of the Seven Buddhas!”
Chen Mo said.
Shock appeared on the stiff faces of the Four Great Vajras. The Blame Dispersing Words of the Seven Buddhas, a great power of Buddhism. Once uttered, they could remove all of Mara’s sins. It was extremely effective whether in exorcisms or in handling devils.
“If Benefactor is unwilling, we can only use force.” The Vajra growled.
“Looks like we have to fight anyways.” Chen Mo wrinkled his brow.
The moment he finished speaking, Chen Mo swiped his hand, and the Four Great Vajras reacted instantly. Their hands formed mudra hand seals, they sat atop lotus platforms, and the Four Great Mudras immediately struck.
“Prthivi Dhatu.”
“Ab-dhatu.
“Vayu-dhatu.”
“Teja-dhatu.”
The ability that the Four Great Vajras used was Buddhism’s famous “Maha-dhatu.” The Prthivi Dhatu, heavy as Mount Tai, immovable. The Ab-dhatu, churning rivers and seas, bone-chillingly cold. The Vayu-dhatu, fierce and wild, scattered and smashed. The Teja-dhatu, fire that burned the sky, raging.
The Four Great Vajras attacked with their strongest abilities. Under the Maha-dhatu, let alone a Human Immortal, even an Earthly Immortal would be unable to withstand it.
The Black Turtle Flying Swords emerged, the seven swords forming a star and lining up horizontally. They first stopped the Prthivi dhatu.
Then, Chen Mo attacked with the Qiankun One Qi. The white qi constricted and trapped the Vayu-dhatu.
When the Teja-dhatu attacked, the Northern Dipper Staff was swung, unleashing an astral wind. Star Energy like a tidal wave thus extinguished the Teja-dhatu. Finally, the Ab-dhatu arrived, and Chen Mo used the Body of the Black Turtle to resist. The Black Turtle was categorized as Water. While the Ab-dhatu’s water force could over flow the heavens, it was suppressed by the Black Turtle.
In merely the blink of an eye, Chen Mo had completely warded off the Maha-dhatu.
The four Vajra Law Protectors showed aghast expressions, but they were worthy of their titles as the Attita Temple’s Law Protectors. Seeing the Maha-dhatu was broken, they did not hesitate to use their second trick, magic treausres.
“Lotus Flower Staff!”
“Radiant Paatra!!”
“Golden Ring Necklace!”
“Mortal Plane Banner!!”
The Primordial Spirit Five DIvisions cultivators’ magic treasures were activated. The staff swung straight at him, the Radiant Paatra released a light that covered Chen Mo and Jiang Kui, and the necklace also emitted light. With a series of rumbles, the Mortal Plane Banner also unleashed a sand cloud. These four Vajra Law Protectors completely did not give Chen Mo the slightest chance. They acted together, unleashing their abilities at full power.
Any other Star Warrior would have been done for. Pity that they had encountered Chen Mo.
Chen Mo flipped his wrist and took out the Bodhi Treasure Karma. He swung it, and its green light showered upon the Four Great Vajras’ treasures in succession. The Bodhi Treasure Karma was originally a Primeval Chaos Spirit Treasure of Buddhism. Although the Four Great Vajras’ magic energy was boundless and the power of their magic treasures enough to shake the world, they were still a step short of the Bodhi Treasure Karma.
The Four Great Magic Treasures fell.
Chen Mo did not dare be careless. He then activated the Heaven Earth Grade Spirit Treasure, “Gods And Demons Life And Death Wheel.”
When the wheel appeared, the intimidating strength of gods and demons immediately squeezed the Four Great Vajras. Chen Mo threw a punch that howled and wailed like demons and gods.
Bang, bang, bang, bang.
Four enormous noises thundered on the Four Great Vajras’ bodies.
The Four Great Vajras were suppressed by the Life And Death Wheel’s magic energy. For a moment, they had no defenses, and they suffered consecutive strikes. Even though they had cultivated a vajra’s indestructible body, they were surprisingly beaten painfully and sent flying away.
Chen Mo retrieved the magic treasure and immediately brought Jiang Yuezhuo away. Having suffered the Life And Death Wheel’s blows, the Four Great Vajra Law Protectors’ True Qi dissipated, and their magic energy was unable to be controlled. For the time being, they were incapable of pursuit and could only watch helplessly as Chen Mo escaped.
Shen Guang operated a flying chariot, appearing in the sky above. She watched with a furrowed brow the defeat of the Four Great Vajra Law Protectors.
That brat was apparently stronger than she thought, for the Four Great Vajra Law Protectors actually could not stop him for even a moment.
“Looks like if I kill you, I, the Earthly Zongzhi Star Shen Guang,2 can also become a Single Character Star Name.”
The woman sneered and became a ray of golden light.
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