Yinshan Record

Chapter 912 Hungry Ghosts Rampant in the Mirror of Truth and Illusion (Part 2)
Su Che broke through layers of illusions and hurried towards the core of the Hungry Ghost Path.

At the core of the Hungry Ghost Realm are layers of interconnected, nested illusions. The closer one gets to the core, the more "real" the illusions become, and the stronger their laws and primordial energy become.

Of course, Su Che's sword intent to break the illusion became more and more refined, and the consumption was also greater.

Having broken through thirteen layers of illusion, Su Che looked at the mountains and rivers before him, and the scenery was completely different.

Everywhere here is ice, the sky is dark and gloomy, there is no sun, moon or stars, and a cold wind blows past your ears, and for a moment you can't tell if it's real or an illusion.

"This place should be close to the core of the Hungry Ghost Realm."

"The method of using the sword to clear a path has reached its limit."

Know your own affairs.

Su Che knew very well that with his current sword intent, it was almost impossible for him to continue shattering the laws within the Hungry Ghost Path and find a way forward.

It seems we need to try a different approach. However, this illusion is probably close to the core of the Hungry Ghost Realm. If we find the right method, there might still be a way.

Young Master Su sensed his surroundings from the mountaintop and indeed found something strange ahead.

Amidst the boundless snow and ice, about thirty or forty miles away, there was a melon field planted with watermelons, all a deep blue color, each one the size of a millstone. An old man, dressed in a thick cotton coat, was tending to the melons there.

The old man sat in the melon field, holding a string of prayer beads in his hand, slowly chanting Buddhist mantras.

Su Che knew that this must be the pass, so he didn't dodge and directly used his profound skill to fly towards the melon field.

As the old man descended from the clouds, he looked up at Su Che with a face full of horror. He got up from the ground, slowly shook himself, and was about to bow.

"Sir, please don't stand on ceremony, I can't accept it."

Su Che looked at him and said, "I only have one question for you: what kind of place is this? Which king governs it? What are the local customs and traditions like?"

“This immortal, this place is called the Kingdom of Kuru, which is 600,000 yojanas in size. The people are not greedy or murderous, but devoted to the good way. Everyone lives in peace and prosperity. There is no monarch in the country, only seventy-two virtuous people who discuss right and wrong together.”

The old melon grower responded.

"I see. I see you have good karma, old man. I have the Three Vehicles of Buddhism here. I wonder if you would like to learn them?"

The old man paused slightly upon hearing this.

“I want you to know that in my country of Kuru, the Mahayana Buddhism has long been revered, and everyone practices charity and good deeds. The three vehicles of Buddhism are now complete.”

"No."

Su Che looked at the old man and said.

"Your Mahayana Buddhism, though called great, is actually small in my opinion. It claims to be able to liberate sentient beings, yet it cannot liberate countless non-human beings; it can liberate plants and trees, but not mountains and rocks. How can such Buddhism be called great?"

“I also have Mahayana Buddhism, Universal Buddhism, and Supreme Buddhism.”

"The Mahayana Buddhist teachings state that one can attain Buddhahood in any realm. Regardless of whether one is sentient or insentient, has form or not, or is a sentient being, one can immediately attain Buddhahood without having to expend so much effort."

"So powerful, aren't you afraid of offending the immortal's tongue?"

The old man quickly waved his hand.

“Immortal, you must not joke like this. In my kingdom of Kuru, there are Dharma protectors who are all immortal beings, even those who are first-rate figures in the Great Calamity Dharma. Their supernatural powers and magical strength are inconceivable. Even if they stretched out a little finger, they could crush your Mahayana Buddhist teachings.”

"It's alright. My Buddhist teachings are best at boasting. As long as the boast isn't exposed, I won't be exposed."

Su Che looked at the person in front of him and said, "Which Dharma Protector are you? May I ask for your guidance?"

"It's like an eighty-year-old mother trying to coax her child. I originally wanted to set up a trap to fool you, but I didn't expect you to start preaching magic to me. You should rest for now."

The old man opened his sleeves, revealing an endless inner space. With a gentle pull, a sinister suction force drew Su Che into his sleeves.

All I felt was a dark and gloomy world, with no discernible up or down, only chaos.

The old man rolled up his sleeves and took a breath.

Having spent many years in the cycle of reincarnation, rarely venturing out, I truly have no idea what kind of world this is now.

Just as he was about to step outside, he suddenly heard someone calling out in his ear, "Senior Sky Patrolman, please wait a moment and take a few steps."

He turned his head and looked around.

This Kingdom of Kuru has been protected by its own forces for over thirty-four kalpas, making it as stable as a mountain. Every blade of grass and every tree is under its control, yet the source of any sound cannot be found anywhere around it.

"That's strange, really strange."

The old man shook his head, tucked his sleeve into his hand, and walked inside.

The Tathagata has already decreed that the Mirror of Karma should be borrowed from Indra to illuminate the past of this little thief.

What do you mean by having a connection with Buddha? Among all living beings and all things in the world, which one is not connected with Buddha?

Even he himself had to make a living in the ancient underworld back then. When the Heavenly Court was shattered and Yin and Yang were broken, everyone had no choice but to go to the Western Paradise together. Some became Buddhas, and some became Wisdom Kings, and they enjoyed a lot of peace and happiness.

Rumors are circulating that the higher-ups have made some deals with Xuandu Palace and have plans for the future of this realm, so there will inevitably be more trips to make.

The old man, upon thinking of this, gathered his sleeves together.

"Boy, let me make this clear to you. The one who arrested you today is not some old man watching melons. I am a disciple of the Buddha of Eternal Bliss, the Ghost King who commands the King of Hell, the Yaksha King who patrols the realm of hungry ghosts. Back when the Heavenly Court still existed, I was one of the Five Generals under the Lord of Mount Tai."

"Your fall into my hands today is not a disgrace to you. I will not take your life. If Fashan wants to see you, go and see him. In our Western Paradise, you can come but you cannot leave."

After taking only two steps, a sound came from the sleeve.

"Senior, how many people captured me? I don't recognize so many."

The Yaksha King who patrolled the heavens secretly realized that his own technique of "Universe in the Sleeve" originated from the Xuanmen (Taoist school), and after joining the Buddhist school, he refined it into an extremely powerful magical artifact.

Once inside, not only will you lose your sense of direction, but over time, even your mental clarity will be worn away.

This kid can even transmit his voice, that's really impressive.

"Noisy."

The old Ming king flicked his sleeves, making Su Che dizzy and disoriented, and was about to start walking.

Just then, I suddenly heard a sentence.

"Fellow Taoist, please stay."

These five words sounded strange to him, and he couldn't help but turn his head away.

A young Taoist priest was seen hurrying past him from behind.

"I am a junior scholar, Cui Shouzhuo of Huangtiandao, and I pay my respects to General Meng."

They respectfully performed a Taoist salute.

"So it's Cui boy. Why aren't you cultivating with your ancestor outside the Nine Heavens? What are you doing running around in this Hungry Ghost Realm? Take my advice: this place is dangerous. Be careful."

The old Ming King flicked his sleeve and made a gesture of invitation. He then used his teleportation ability to send Cui Shouzhuo out of the world. However, Cui Shouzhuo smiled slightly, tapped his fingertip lightly, and his body remained motionless.

"Good means."

As the Protector of the Bright King, many laws within this world obey his orders. Even if a True Immortal of Longevity came, he would be sent out of this world if he was not careful. Cui Shouzhuo was able to stabilize himself. This move was indeed exquisite.

"Is this your method of using the Seven Words of Mysterious Truth?"

The old Ming King asked curiously, "You brat, why are you stopping me here? Are you trying to stand up for this demon brat?"

"I dare not, I only ask that the old Ming King grant me a meeting with him."

Cui Shouzhuo laughed and said, "This time I also want to meet with the Tathagata of Good Virtue and demand an explanation for the innocent beings."

"Life and death, death and life, if you care so much, why dwell high above the clouds and think of leaving this world?"

The old Ming King frowned and said, "Since we're going to meet, we'll see you off."

After saying this, he flicked his sleeve, and Cui Shouzhuo was swallowed up by it.