Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 116 The Path of Maitreya, The Celestial Master Subdues the Tiger

After Qianmian's reminder, Lian Shanxin felt relieved. He had thought he was a member of the Demonic Sect, but today he realized that the Demonic Sect belonged to him.

This can be done.

Although this relationship still carries the risk of exterminating nine generations of one's family, Lian Shanxin thought that his nine generations of family wouldn't be much worse off.

“I am Maitreya, and everything can be explained. But how did you discover that I have the ability to know past lives? Why didn’t you guess that I have the ability to see the future?” Lian Shanxin asked curiously.

The Six Supernatural Powers specifically refer to the powers of divine eye, divine ear, telepathy, knowledge of past lives, supernatural speed, and the extinction of all defilements.

The first five supernatural powers are called visible supernatural powers, which can be gained or lost. Only by attaining the sixth supernatural power can one achieve the undefiled supernatural power, which can be attained eternally.

In layman's terms, the one who has attained complete liberation from defilements is the strongest, while the other five have their own strengths.

Lian Shanxin felt that the talent he had shown before should be closer to the ability of clairvoyance.

Qianmian explained, "The cult leader said that his ability to see past lives is stronger than his ability to see the heavens."

Lian Shanxin realized again: "I am indeed a person who understands destiny, and the leader's judgment cannot be wrong."

Qianmian felt a deep sense of gratitude, realizing that his mentor should indeed be a member of the Holy Church.

“However, I estimate that if the sect leader knew of my master’s existence, he would judge that my master possessed the Heavenly Eye.” Thousand Faces reminded him, “Master, if you can master the Destiny Insight, you shouldn’t claim to have the Heavenly Eye.”

"Why? Does the Demonic Sect care so much about the order of precedence?"

"Yes, if someone who has mastered the 'Extinction of Leaks' were to appear, the leader would probably bow down in worship. However, so far, no one who has mastered the 'Extinction of Leaks' has been found."

"The Complete Elimination of Leaks?" Lian Shanxin seemed to be deep in thought.

He was wondering if he had that ability.

Qianmian told him that there was definitely no such thing: "The power of 'exhausting all defilements' is a supernatural ability that cuts off all afflictions and karmic obstacles, and allows one to be forever free from the cycle of birth and death. Those who master the power of 'exhausting all defilements' are carefree and live forever, without entering the cycle of reincarnation. Even in the golden age of cultivation a thousand years ago, when there were countless immortals and Buddhas, only a handful of people could master the power of 'exhausting all defilements,' otherwise they should have been able to survive this great upheaval."

Lian Shanxin had to admit that he might not have fully evolved yet: "I am not yet strong, and Maitreya also needs to grow. I think that after I enter the realm of immortals, I should gradually master the power of eliminating all defilements."

Thousand Faces: "...Master, you are truly destined to be with our Holy Church."

"Of course, the Holy Church originally belonged to me."

Thousand Faces continued to remind him, “Master, the abilities of the Six Supernatural Powers are all different, but some are similar to each other, such as the Heavenly Eye and the Knowledge of Past Lives. The Heavenly Eye can see the life, death, suffering, and joy of all beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths, and can see all forms and colors in the world without obstruction. The Knowledge of Past Lives can know one’s own and all beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths’ past lives and deeds. If you master the Knowledge of Past Lives, you should at least know your past life. To put it more bluntly, your past life should at least be able to deceive the Master.”

Lian Shanxin blinked.

He actually knows about his past life.

Qianmian added, "The cult leader is very knowledgeable. If he finds any flaw in you, your identity may be exposed. At that time, your life will be in danger. Therefore, you must have a convincing past life story, and the details must withstand the cult leader's scrutiny. If you can pass the cult leader's test, your position in the Holy Church will be secure."

Lian Shanxin laughed out loud: "Good disciple, you don't need to say anymore, I have really mastered the power of destiny."

Qianmian was utterly shocked: "Master, have you truly awakened your past life's wisdom?"

"OK."

"Really?" Thousand Faces repeated the same obvious question: "Could it be some kind of deceptive trick by those self-proclaimed reincarnated Buddhas in Florida?"

Of the nineteen states under Yu the Great, one state was named after Taoism or Buddhism. These two families were extremely powerful and, like the Yu the Great royal family, had a thousand-year-old lineage and profound foundation, making them virtually states within states.

There is a long-standing belief in Florida about reincarnated Living Buddhas, claiming that each Living Buddha is a reincarnation of a true Buddha, and that the death of a Living Buddha is not a true death, but the beginning of the next life.

Many Buddhist believers have a deep conviction about this.

However, the contemporary demonic sect, as the successor of Maitreya, has always scoffed at the idea of ​​a reincarnation of a living Buddha.

The evil cult only believes in the descent of Maitreya.

Maitreya's descent to earth is to become the head of Buddhism. However, the Living Buddha is the current Buddha, and they do not accept the leadership of the future Buddha.

Lian Shanxin said solemnly, "The reincarnation of a Living Buddha may not necessarily be a lie."

He can awaken memories of his past life. In this world that has produced saints and immortals, the reincarnation of a living Buddha is not unusual.

However, Qianmian vehemently opposed the idea, saying, "Master, you are Maitreya, and you must not acknowledge a Living Buddha. This is a competition for the position of the leader of Buddhism. The struggle for the position of the leader of Buddhism is a matter of life and death."

Lian Shanxin suddenly realized: "You're right, the reincarnation of Living Buddhas is a hoax."

As a Buddhist master, Lianshan Xin believed that he was a wise ruler who humbly accepted advice.

“But I’m not lying. I have truly awakened my past life’s wisdom. Even if I were to debate scriptures with a Living Buddha face to face, I could absolutely prove that I am the true Buddha who has mastered the memories of my past lives.”

This was the time when Lian Shanxin had the most confidence to prove his identity.

Do you understand Mahayana Buddhism?
If you don't understand, I also have Theravada Buddhism.

If you still don't understand, Lian Shanxin can pull out universal gravitation, advanced mathematics, capital, and Marxism-Leninism.

If he continues to let himself go, even Shan Xin is confident that he can argue the Living Buddha's Buddhist heart to the point of collapse in all the heavens and the universe.

After all, what's real is real.

Living Buddhas may not necessarily be real.

Qianmian sensed Lianshanxin's confidence and domineering presence.

Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "Could it be that I've stumbled upon the right answer by accident? My revered teacher, are you truly an incarnation of Maitreya?"

Lian Shan confidently said that it shouldn't be that bad.

Awakening to past wisdom is not something only Maitreya can do.

It just goes to show how ignorant you demonic cult members are.

"In that case, you might actually be able to get past the leader. If you can gain the leader's approval, Master, your status in the Holy Church will be very special. Unless another inheritor of the Six Supernatural Powers appears, your safety will not be in question."

"What if other inheritors of the Six Supernatural Powers appear?" Lian Shanxin keenly grasped the key point.

Thousand Faces said in a deep voice, "Then it's hard to say, Master. There is only one Maitreya, not six."

This answer was exactly what Lian Shanxin expected.

But it still cast a shadow over his heart.

After all, he had just learned that Qi Shiyun was likely also a user of the Six Supernatural Powers.

"The Six Supernatural Powers... can they be taken away by others?" Lian Shanxin looked at Qianmian.

Qianmian's answer made Lian Shanxin's heart sink again: "It's possible among those who possess the Six Supernatural Powers, but not for outsiders."

"you sure?"

Qianmian sighed and asked instead of answering, "Master, you have been practicing the 'Myriad Manifestations True Scripture' for a few days now. What do you think of this technique?"

Lian Shanxin thought for a moment and still exclaimed in admiration, "It's an amazing skill. In my opinion, it's actually no less than the inheritance of immortal arts."

After all, the top-ranked guy cultivates immortal arts, but he was still defeated twice by the second-ranked guy.

No matter how amazing your magical abilities are, you still need to have real achievements to back them up.

The "True Scripture of All Things" is in the hands of Qianmian; its proven track record is verifiable, and it is genuine and trustworthy.

If you don't believe me, just look at Emperor Yongchang.

Qianmian said in a deep voice, "It's not that it's not inferior to immortal techniques. The 'Myriad Manifestations True Scripture' is actually an immortal-level technique, it's just that it hasn't been deduced to its highest level."

Lian Shanxin became interested: "Tell me in detail."

“Master, one of the six supernatural powers is the power of divine feet, also known as the power of wish-fulfillment. It allows one to be free and unhindered, manifesting whatever one desires. Ignorance is like emptiness, all phenomena are forms; when one directly perceives them, it is called Pratyekabuddha. Body and mind are like illusions, neither self nor possessions. One who possesses the power of divine feet can transform the illusory mind into one's own wisdom, using it to liberate sentient beings in other places.”

Upon hearing the technical jargon used by Qianmian, Lian Shanxin's first reaction was that the Demonic Sect actually had a Buddhist lineage.

The second reaction was to the ever-changing nature of the "True Scripture of All Things," which allows one to do as one pleases.

"You mean the 'True Scripture of All Things' originated from the Divine Foot Technique?" Lian Shanxin naturally understood Qianmian's meaning.

"Yes, the ancestor who created the 'Myriad Manifestations True Scripture' killed a person with the ability of divine speed in an attempt to take his place. Unfortunately, the ancestor ultimately failed and only created the 'Myriad Manifestations True Scripture.' Even someone as gifted as me can only cultivate one ability of ever-changing transformations, which is far from the limit of the ability of divine speed. If the 'Myriad Manifestations True Scripture' falls into the hands of someone who possesses the ability of divine speed, they will surely be able to ascend to immortality in one step."

Lian Shanxin recorded this matter.

"Therefore, although there are not many people who inherit the Six Supernatural Powers, there have always been some."

"Of course, Master, you may not know this, but our Holy Sect has a cultivation technique called the 'Mysterious Yin Secret Nurturing Demon Embryo Nectar.' Practicing this technique will result in the birth of a demon embryo. After the demon embryo is born, it usually possesses the inheritance of the Six Supernatural Powers. However, this technique is difficult to cultivate, and demon embryos are even more difficult to find. But as far as I know, demon embryos have always existed, which is why the Sect Leader and I are willing to believe that Maitreya will really be born."

"Demon fetus?"

Qianmian knew what Lianshanxin was concerned about, but he couldn't be sure about that point either.

“Master, you are exceptionally gifted, and in my opinion, you might indeed be a demon child. If my guess is true, your parents… especially your mother, must have an extraordinary background. When you return to Jiangzhou this time, you must investigate them thoroughly,” Qianmian reminded him.

Lian Shanxin nodded silently: "Can men cultivate the 'Mysterious Yin Secret Nurturing Demon Embryo Netherworld Scripture'?"

Qianmian was taken aback: "That can't be, right?"

"should?"

How can a man conceive a demonic fetus?

In other words, you can't be sure.

"Um... As far as I know, it's usually women who practice this technique. If the sect leader is a man, he doesn't practice it."

Lianshan Xin seemed to be deep in thought.

The Crown Princess was indeed a woman.

However, as Blood Guanyin said, only the sect leader can cultivate the "Mysterious Yin Secret Nurturing Demon Embryo Nectar".

If the leaders of the Demonic Cult are all men for several generations, wouldn't the "Mysterious Yin Secret Nurturing Demon Embryo Scripture" be lost?

How can these demonic bastards of the Demonic Cult be so obedient? In order to resurrect Maitreya, can't men get pregnant?

Lian Shan was furious at his lack of resistance.

Thousand Faces, unaware of Lianshan Xin's thoughts, brought up another matter: "Master, I once heard the leader say that the day when the six supernatural powers are united may be the day when Maitreya truly appears."

"In other words, those who inherit the six supernatural powers will eventually become a part of Maitreya."

A thousand faces of silence.

His guess was this.

Lian Shanxin also believes that this speculation is extremely close to reality.

Surely we can't really believe that Maitreya, whom the demonic cult worships, came to save the world?

Lian Shanxin was not a fanatical believer; he had his own judgment.

However, Lian Shanxin realized something else:

"What if one person could master all six supernatural powers at the same time?"

Qianmian guessed, "That should be the living Maitreya. However, according to the records of the Holy Sect, the inheritors of the Six Supernatural Powers usually only master one of the supernatural powers."

"That's because the Holy Sect is ignorant. I am Maitreya, and no one understands Maitreya better than me. I have already mastered the two great supernatural powers of knowing past lives and having the divine eye."

"what?"

Qianmian was astonished.

"Master, didn't you possess the ability to read destiny?"

"You said it yourself, the ability to see one's destiny and the ability to know one's past lives are actually very similar."

Thousand Faces: "..."

Is this right?
“First, I have awakened the wisdom of my past lives. Second, I have a pair of divine eyes. Third, I have cultivated the power of supernatural speed. My disciple, actually, I was holding back just now; I have already mastered three of the six supernatural powers.” Thousand Faces wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and reminded him, “Master, please stop. If you continue, Maitreya will not be worthy of your status.”

He wanted Lian Shanxin to impersonate Maitreya, but Lian Shanxin took the opportunity too quickly, far exceeding his expectations.

But Lian Shanxin felt that there was nothing wrong with his idea.

“People are always filled with fear of what they have never seen, my disciple. I understand your ignorance. The fact is, I have already mastered three of the six supernatural powers, and the remaining three are only a matter of time. If the Master is as ignorant as you, I, Maitreya, will be very disappointed in him.”

The cold sweat on Qianmian's forehead was endless.

My mentor is progressing too fast.

He couldn't keep up.

Lian Shanxin was thinking that, given his friendship with Qi Shiyun, if Qi Shiyun had "telepathy," it was the same as him having it.

By then, he will have gathered all four supernatural powers.

Only the ability to hear clearly and to eliminate all defilements remains.

“Disciple, tell me about the ability of the Heavenly Ear.”

Qianmian explained: "Those who master the divine ear can hear the languages ​​of suffering, joy, sorrow and happiness of all beings in the three realms and six paths, as well as all sounds in the world, without any obstruction."

Lian Shanxin pondered, "Is that so? Then I feel like I've already mastered the Heavenly Ear Technique."

He can also hear sounds when he sees someone else's secret.

How can this not be called having divine hearing?

With a thud, Qianmian knelt down on the bed again: "Master, that's enough. Let's not progress so fast. You might scare the leader."

“You mortals are too shallow to understand the extraordinary talents of Maitreya.”

Lian Shan, a believer, sighed deeply, feeling sorrow for the short-sightedness of his disciple and others in the Holy Church.

He himself, the dignified Maitreya, actually wants to be compatible with those below him.

He's still too kind!
……

Two hours later.

Outside the capital city.

Before the Suzaku.

Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu looked around, but found nothing.

"Ah Xin, is Qianmian really among us?" Zhuo Biyu asked telepathically.

Lian Shanxin nodded.

Tian Ji also transmitted his voice, saying, "I couldn't find him. Qianmian is indeed powerful. His cultivation has fallen to the True Intent Realm, yet I still couldn't see through his disguise."

It was within Lian Shanxin's expectations that Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji would not be able to find Qianmian.

He looked at Qi Shiyun and asked telepathically, "Qi Tanhua, have you found Qianmian? If you can't find it either, each of you three will have to pay me one hundred taels of silver."

He made a bet with the three men: if they could find Thousand Faces, he would lose three hundred taels of silver; if they couldn't find Thousand Faces, he would win three hundred taels.

As for the Thousand Faces... the wicked disciples do not participate in the profit sharing; they are merely part of their focus on playing the game.

Lian Shanxin's real target was Qi Shiyun. He wanted to see if Qi Shiyun, with her "mind reading" ability, could see through the disguise of a thousand faces.

Unfortunately, the attempt failed.

Qi Shiyun also shook her head.

So Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu sighed in unison, and then, true to their word, Lian Shanxin made a net profit of three hundred taels of silver.

After accepting the silver note, Lian Shanxin glanced at Qi Shiyun again.

It's unclear whether she genuinely couldn't see through Qianmian's disguise, or was just pretending.

At this moment, Lian Shanxin wished he could also have telepathy.

Qi Shiyun and Lian Shanxin exchanged a glance, both thinking to themselves:
"Why is Ashin looking at me so strangely? Is it because I'm guilty? Pshaw, I'm not a thief."

"If Ashin is really also a demon child, will he want to kill me and take away his telepathic abilities?"

“He probably doesn’t know I have telepathy, and since I can’t sense his thoughts, there’s no reason he could see through me. I’ve never shown any weakness in front of him.”

Should we tell him the truth?

Qi Shiyun hasn't decided yet.

If she and Lian Shanxin could truly share everything, that would be the best outcome.

But they haven't reached the point where they completely trust each other.

Thinking of this, Qi Shiyun glanced at the group of people seeing off the Celestial Master ahead, and simply pulled Lian Shanxin, Tian Ji, Zhuo Biyu and the others aside, and asked in a low voice: "The matter of Zeng Ningbing has been resolved, and His Majesty has expressed his intention to let it go. Should we continue with this little group of Yixin Hui?"

The root of the Yixin Society's ties lies in the death of Zeng Ningbing, which implicated their entire clan. Now that the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads has disappeared, theoretically, the Yixin Society's foundation for existence no longer exists.

That's why Qi Shiyun asked that question.

"Of course I'll do it."

To Qi Shiyun's surprise, the first to speak out was Tian Ji, whom she considered the dumbest.

Tian Ji's attitude was simple: "Crazy Qi, do you really not value the Qi family's nine generations of relatives? You actually believe His Majesty's promise?"

Zhuo Biyu nodded silently: "I believe the emperor's words, that's enough for me in this life. Shiyun, you almost made me laugh."

Lian Shanxin smiled: "Qi Tanhua, I think Madam Qi still cares about you. She even came to the city to find you and invited you home for dinner. Madam Qi said that General Qi also misses you. Even if it's for their sake, we must strive to climb the ranks. His Majesty's promise and the sword in his hand speak for themselves."

Qi Shiyun's heart skipped a beat: "My mother came to see me earlier?"

“Yes, he chatted with us for a while, and talked with Ah Xin the longest. Ah Xin, didn’t you tell Shi Yun?” Zhuo Biyu looked at Lian Shanxin.

Lian Shanxin explained, "I went to Miaoyinfang, but I haven't had a chance to talk about this yet."

"It's nothing serious, it's just that Madam Qi misses Crazy Qi, but Crazy Qi, you can't go back to the Qi family."

Tian Ji didn't take it seriously.

The same goes for Zhuo Biyu.

Even Shan Xin was just saying it casually.

However, Qi Shiyun overthought things uncontrollably.

She recalled that when she first mastered telepathy, she was still young and her mind was not yet settled, so she revealed some clues to her parents.

Judging from her parents' words, they already had guesses about her background.

Therefore, she chose to join the Chosen Ones.

She deliberately gave her father a reason to kick her out of the house.

From the moment General Qi announced that he was severing ties with her, she knew that she and her parents had already reached a tacit understanding.

Her parents didn't want to report her to the imperial court, and she didn't want to implicate her parents either.

This is not a two-way trip, but a two-way protection.

Everything was fine at first.

But Ashin saw his mother.

Qi Shiyun believed that Lian Shanxin couldn't see through her secret.

But could her mother possibly resist Lian Shanxin?
Qi Shiyun was not confident.

"Was Ashin deliberately mentioning my mother just now to remind me that he already knows my secret?"

"What does he want? Does he want to kill me? Or does he want to take me in?"

"They probably didn't want to kill me, otherwise they wouldn't have warned me. They just wanted to take me in. Luckily, they only wanted my beauty, not my life."

Qi Shiyun drew a conclusion.

Then I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Wait, something's not right. I'm clearly the stronger one, so what am I afraid of?"

Qi Shiyun realized that her mind had been affected by Lian Shanxian.

Are there mutual attractions between the demonic fetuses?

"It seems I did admire him from the very beginning."

"And this strange bond... this Maitreya isn't exactly a respectable person either."

On the surface, Qi Shiyun appeared calm, but inside, countless little dramas were playing out.

"Let's go, the Celestial Master is calling for people."

Tian Ji spoke, and Lian Shanxin looked up and walked forward.

Then the enthusiastic prince grabbed her little hand.

"Celestial Master, I solemnly introduce you to this man, Lian Shan Xin, the Heavenly Eye Master who has recently become famous throughout the capital. He is my savior. If it weren't for Xin, my life would have been lost to Qianmian. He is from Jiangzhou, just like you. I ask that you take good care of Xin when you return to Jiangzhou, and I will repay you handsomely."

The Taoist master, with his otherworldly air, glanced at Lian Shanxin in surprise upon hearing the prince's solemn introduction.

Lian Shanxin quickly bowed.

"Alright, no need for formalities. I thought His Highness the Crown Prince had no connection with me, yet he personally came to see me off today. I am truly flattered. It turns out I was just being presumptuous," the Celestial Master chuckled.

The Crown Prince quickly explained, "Naturally, I've come to see off the Celestial Master. The elixir you refined saved half my life."

"This humble Taoist dares not take credit; it was all bought by His Highness at great expense." The Celestial Master shook his head and said, "I have remembered the Heavenly Eye Connecting Mountains Letter. Since we are both from Jiangzhou, you can come to Kuangshan to find me if you need anything after returning to Jiangzhou."

Lian Shanxin quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Celestial Master. It is said that I was guided into the Dao by Scholar Qi before, and it was also because of the pills you refined."

The Celestial Master glanced at Lian Shanxian once more.

Is there really such a good connection?

He was extremely dismissive of the Crown Prince and had no desire for any favors from him.

However, he was still willing to accept the favors he had received from the rising stars of Jiutian.

"It is your own exceptional talent that makes my elixir so special."

"Talented horses are common, but discerning judges are rare. Celestial Master, you are this boy's great benefactor."

Another rough voice broke in.

The Crown Prince then took Lian Shanxin's hand and spoke again: "Axin, this is General Fuhu, your new governor of Jiangzhou. Governor Cao, this is Axin, my savior."

General Cao Fuhu?
Lian Shanxin's heart stirred.

This is my father's network of connections.

Does he know himself?

Qi Shiyun knew, and Cao Fuhu recognized.

Because at that moment, Qi Shiyun sensed Cao Fuhu's thoughts:
"This is Lian Shan Jingcheng's son? This kid is known as the Heavenly Eye, and he can actually see through a thousand faces. Lian Shan Jingcheng is just a doctor from Jiangzhou, yet he was able to restore my body that was damaged by the Bone-Scraping Knife. This whole family is strange. No wonder the Bone-Scraping Knife suspected that he was Jiang Ping'an's son."

(End of this chapter)