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Chapter 820 The Lingering Sound of the Dao
Mount Sumeru, the mandala of awakening.

With the appearance of Zen Master Shenyin, everyone present fell silent.

Qin Ming glanced at it and saw that the white jade square, which could accommodate 10,000 people, was filled with cultivators.

Their cultivation levels range from low to Void Refinement stage; they are all individuals with profound fortuitous encounters.

The main Buddhist tradition emphasizes a predestined connection; anyone who obtains an entry token can enter this realm.

The remaining cultivators could only listen to the echoes of Buddhism from outside the mountain gate.

Although they couldn't be there in person, they could still make sure that people outside could hear it through the means of a powerful being who had achieved a fusion of powers.

It's just that there were fewer opportunities.

Qin Ming listened to Master Kongzhi's introduction, which said that the white jade square in this Awakening Mandala was paved with a kind of precious jade called Pure Mani Jade, which has the effect of cooling the body and mind and purifying the soul.

As the rain of datura flowers falls, the petals melt into the void the moment they touch the ground, leaving behind only a Zen fragrance and a Dharma flavor that opens the mind.

In the depths of his being, his comprehension of the Great Dao became smoother and more fluid.

"Buzz~ Ah~ Moo~"

The three-syllable Buddhist chant was sung by the Dharma protectors behind Zen Master Shenyin.

In an instant, the entire mandala was bathed in Buddhist light. The cultivators sitting cross-legged on the white jade square looked up and saw clusters of auspicious energy gathering from all directions.

It was shrouded in the sky, appearing sacred and solemn.

Next.

Zen Master Shenyin's gaze was calm, and a kind smile appeared on his face as he began to speak:
"Those who are able to come here today are all connected with Buddhism. The convening of this Dharma assembly is also extremely rare. It is a great honor to have all of you gathered here to discuss the great path."

"In the coming period, I, the old monk, will be giving sermons, which will not be limited to Buddhist teachings, but will also cover secrets of the spiritual realm, matters of cultivation, and some cultivation experiences, etc."

"After March, Elder 'Amitabha' of our sect will continue to preach and teach you the Dharma."

"However, not everyone can be chosen by Elder Amitabha to listen to the Dharma. At that time, it will depend on your own fate."

"Alright, this old monk will not go on any longer. Now, let's begin the sermon."

The cultivators present were all thrilled and excited when they heard that they had the opportunity to go further and listen to the sermon of Amitabha, one of the seven sons of the human race.

When Zen Master Shenyin began his sermon, he exuded a dignified and solemn aura, and his words resonated with the great principles of heaven and earth.

I didn't feel drowsy at all when listening to Buddhist teachings; on the contrary, I became more and more energetic the more I listened.

As one of the most senior and powerful figures in the main city of the human race, he has witnessed countless historical rises and falls, and his knowledge of matters in the spirit realm is many times broader than that of ordinary cultivators.

Qin Ming was completely engrossed in listening, which truly broadened his horizons.

In the Lesser Spirit Realm...

The Devouring Rat and the Little Silver Fox also sat cross-legged on the grass, following the example of the Great Power and listening attentively to his sermon.

They all looked like they had benefited greatly, and could be considered to have gotten something out of Qin Ming.

In particular, when Zen Master Shenyin spoke about cultivation, countless cultivators were enlightened, and some even had a sudden awakening on the spot.

Some even entered a deeper state of meditative concentration.

While he was explaining some of the content, some people humbly asked for his guidance on the spot. Master Shenyin simply gave a few pointers, which resolved all the doubts and questions in the minds of the practitioners.

This Q&A session is also the most highly regarded part of the Xiaomishan Dharma Assembly.

After all, even some exceptional talents with the inheritance of a master can still encounter trials or bottlenecks on their long path of cultivation.

However, Qin Ming didn't have much to ask. He had Qingyang Old Demon, the all-knowing expert in the spirit world, so he could just ask him anything he didn't understand.

This old fellow even knew everything about the other major realms, such as the Underworld, the Ancient Demon Realm, and the Ancient Monster Realm.
In Qin Ming's memory, there were very few things that Qingyang Old Demon didn't know, but this old guy had always refused to reveal his true origins to him.

There are some things that he would only tell Qin Ming after reaching a certain level of understanding, making it all very mysterious.

In the past two days, Qingyang Old Demon has also refined those extremely evil Yin soils, and his soul body has become much more refined again. His cultivation level has actually recovered to the early stage of the Void Refinement realm.

That's equivalent to a ghost cultivator in the Void Refinement stage.

This is quite rare, after all, ghost cultivators need to undergo heavenly tribulations, which is even more difficult than for ordinary cultivators, and the chance of them dying and not being reincarnated is over 70% or 80%.

But he didn't seem to need it.

So all his efforts over the years have finally paid off.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, the Grand Commander of Tianxing City, Zichen Shenjun, raised his own question to Zen Master Shenyin:
"Senior Shenyin, I have been at the Great Perfection of the Void Refinement stage for over a thousand years. In my daily life, besides trying to eliminate my illusory self, I am also constantly comprehending the Great Dao."

"No matter how much I cultivate, I still feel there's an insurmountable chasm between me and the Integration Stage. What I want to ask is, how can I even touch the threshold of the Integration Stage?"

Qin Ming became interested upon hearing the question and immediately pricked up his ears to listen to how Zen Master Shenyin would answer.

Even those lower-level cultivators should carefully record such profound matters.

But when Zen Master Shenyin began to answer.

To their astonishment, they discovered that although they could clearly see Zen Master Shenyin speaking and answering, they simply couldn't hear him.

No matter how hard they tried, it was as if they were deaf, leaving everyone astonished.

Only cultivators at the late stage of the Void Refinement realm or above can hear Master Shenyin's discourse on advancing from the Void Refinement realm to the Body Integration realm.

Qin Ming's magical power and physical cultivation were already comparable to those of a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, or even a Great Perfection cultivator, so he was able to hear it.

Master Han Ya looked around in bewilderment, then glanced at Gu Chang'an and Qin Ming beside him, who seemed to be listening with great interest, and was immediately puzzled.

However, due to the occasion, he dared not ask.

Making noise in such a solemn occasion will surely get you kicked out, wasting the opportunity to hear the Dharma.

"Besides improving one's magical power, the most important thing in the Void Refining stage is to etherealize one's primordial spirit, comprehend the power of spatial laws, shatter the void, and ultimately achieve the ultimate in emptiness."

"After cultivating to the point of perfecting the Void Refinement stage, and eliminating the false self that arose throughout the entire process, one will enter the stage of transforming the 'Void' into the 'Real'. Only when the Void and the Real are mutually integrated and interconnected can one possibly qualify to attempt the Integration stage."

As the saying goes, "A single thought can transform into nothingness, and return to all things."

"A single thought can materialize, creating life and vitality."

"Only by achieving the ability to freely transform between the real and the virtual, and to stay or leave at will, can one find the opportunity for 'unity' and prepare to embrace the fusion of 'heaven, earth, and humanity' and unite with the Tao."

"However, the process of this path is different for every cultivator; it requires self-realization and understanding, and cannot be replicated from the successful experiences of predecessors."

"However, this old monk can tell you some key points that you need to pay attention to."

As Zen Master Shenyin uttered his profound words, Zichen Shenjun's eyes widened, as if he had been enlightened, as if a door to a new world had been opened for him.

These special methods are on a completely different level from those of his master in the Star Palace.

Those with lower cultivation levels all looked like they had benefited greatly after seeing the Grand Commander in the Purple Gold Saint Armor listen to the teachings.

They could only watch helplessly, and their hearts began to itch with longing.

Within the territory of Little Spirit, the Devouring Rat covered its ears with its little hands, straining to listen, but couldn't make out anything.

"Damn it, the sound went out at the crucial moment of the lecture!"

It said, feeling very frustrated.

Then it glanced at the leisurely old demon Qingyang beside it and immediately asked, "Old ghost, can you hear us? Tell us quickly."

Upon hearing this, the old demon Qingyang's face twitched, and he waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I didn't hear that either. You should ask young friend Qin."

"I suddenly remembered that I have some things to finish, so I will take my leave now."

Once these spirit beasts' thirst for knowledge is ignited, it's insatiable. Old Demon Qingyang fled from here as fast as he could.

……

Time passes slowly.

Three months passed by in a flash.

Before everyone had had enough, Zen Master Shenyin's sermon came to an end.

"This concludes my sermon. You may all return and rest for two days. Those who are qualified to enter the 'Bodhi Mystic Realm' and hear Elder Amitabha's sermon will receive an invitation."

As the last word of Zen Master Shenyin faded away.

hum~~
The primordial energy of heaven and earth resonated with it, echoing for a long time above the Awareness Mandala Square.

Suddenly.

A faint, almost imperceptible, lingering charm arises from nothingness.

"The lingering echoes of the Dao!!"

"It's actually true! The lingering echoes of the Great Master's sermon!"

Among the cultivators present, many had come specifically for this wondrous and spiritual object, and thus recognized it immediately.

Seeing this, the other cultivators also wanted to reach out and seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

But after struggling for a long time, they were surprised to find that they could not use their supernatural powers to capture it.

And as soon as their bodies left the futons and tried to touch the 'lingering Daoist resonance' that was spreading in the air, they were instantly teleported out of the White Jade Square by an inexplicable force.

Some prepared cultivators took out special containers and began to use their magic power to absorb the lingering sound of the Dao.

Gu Chang'an gave Qin Ming a mysterious smile, and then a glass bottle appeared in his hand. With a simple gesture towards the void, strands of golden Buddhist light transformed into the swastika symbol and disappeared into it.

Master Hanya was also beaming with joy. He took out a jade bottle and, following the same pattern, captured the lingering charm that was floating in the void.

This move left the surrounding cultivators dumbfounded; clearly, they had come specifically for this item.

"They really came prepared!"

Qin Ming also took out the Pure Light Glazed Bottle that Gu Chang'an had given him. With a flick of his finger, the bottle emitted a burst of spiritual light and also collected the lingering Daoist sounds in the void.

This lingering sound only arises when a great being preaches, and it can only occur in such a solemn and legitimate setting.

Even when ordinary powerful beings at the Fusion Realm preach, such a spiritual object would not be created; it can be said to be something that is extremely rare and hard to come by.

This kind of magical object has many uses.

It is also a crucial ingredient in Qin Ming's refining of the Nine Revolutions Enlightenment Pill.

With this item, he had gathered all the necessary materials for alchemy.

Qin Ming traveled a long way to come here, mainly for this item.

The lingering Daoist energy diminished with each breath, and soon the three of them filled three large bottles to the brim, almost entirely falling into their hands.

It is evident that the Pure Light Glazed Bottle is extremely powerful; the lingering sounds of Daoist chants are drawn to it and actively converge towards the mouth of the bottle.

Seeing this situation, the other cultivators were all extremely excited.

Are they not even planning to leave them any soup?

The group of people looked at Qin Ming and his two companions with gritted teeth.

"Humph!"

at this time.

High above, a thunderous, cold snort echoed from the depths of Mount Sumeru.

It reaches directly above the square, causing the entire space to freeze in place.

Clearly, he was extremely dissatisfied with what Gu Chang'an and Qin Ming had done.

After all, the lingering sound of this sound is extremely rare. This Dharma assembly held at Mount Sumeru is also based on the principle of equality for all beings, to bestow an opportunity upon those who come.

But those three guys were caught in one fell swoop.

Gu Chang'an put away the treasure bottle and turned to Qin Ming, who was transmitting his voice, and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, that's about enough, that's about enough."

"If we keep going like this, the old guys inside won't be happy."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming put away the entire bottle full of Daoist echoes.

Then, he affixed the sixth-grade high-quality spirit-locking talisman that Gu Chang'an had given him.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Ming put it away without blushing or skipping a beat.

It should be noted that these invaluable Daoist echoes are counted in strands, and Qin Ming filled a whole bottle with them, making the trip worthwhile.

Something happened here.

The Little Mi Mountain Dharma Assembly has entered its mid-session rest period.

The cultivators dispersed, awaiting the next invitation.

Next, a powerful being of the level of the Seven Sons of Humanity began to preach.

The cultivators who came from afar all showed expressions of anticipation, hoping to be chosen.

Leaving aside listening to the great master preach, it is said that just entering that 'Bodhi Mystic Realm' is an immense opportunity in one's lifetime.

It has an incredibly powerful effect on breakthroughs in cultivation and comprehension of supernatural abilities.

Just as Xuan Turtle God Lord Gu Chang'an, with a smile on his face, was about to leave with Qin Ming.

A voice inexplicably resounded in his mind.

"Hmph! Golden Beetle, now that you're here, aren't you going to come and see me?"

……

(End of this chapter)