I have been bound in a forbidden place for five hundred years. Why are you crying when I am a casual

"By passing through the Reception Hall, we have entered the second level of Buddhism."

"This area is called Puru."

With the complete destruction of the Guidance Academy, the giant sword that had previously unleashed numerous sharp blades was restored to its original state. As it set off again, Ye Wentian explained the situation to the people aboard the giant sword.

Everyone looked down.

But they discovered that even though the Reception Hall had collapsed, hundreds of winding, rugged human-shaped lines still stretched out below. Most of them were ordinary people, each with a fanatical and devout expression on their faces. They bowed with each step, ignoring the wind and frost that blew across their faces.

Some people even had their bones worn down to the bone, but they didn't give up. Even if they were eventually stopped, they would not give up, but would immediately go back to the back of the queue and repeat the process.

It seemed that nothing could stop their determination.

"What are these mortals doing?" Li Muchen asked curiously.

"pilgrimage."

"pilgrimage?"

"Yes, there is the Buddhist concept of pilgrimage, which is mentioned in many scriptures. The merits gained from pilgrimage are immeasurable, and one can remain in the human and heavenly realms and enjoy blissful rewards. The purposes of these pilgrims are different; some pray for blessings and atonement for their sins, some hope to gain spiritual enlightenment, and some are to express gratitude and fulfill vows."

"Just kneeling like this all the way can bring so many benefits? Really?"

"Whether it's true or not, no one knows, but it is indeed a way for Buddhist believers to express their faith," Ye Wentian replied.

He was not interested in Buddhist countries, but he admired the pilgrims.

only……

“They are not that devout.”

Jian Yi sneered from the side: "The original meaning of Buddhism is indeed not wrong. It encourages people to do good, to accumulate virtue, and to lay down their butcher's knife. But in reality, the Western Desert Buddhist Kingdom is not a pure Buddhist land."

Everyone is puzzled.

But then Jian Yi said, "Can you tell which direction they went?"

"It seems to be the second area you mentioned, Pudu Temple?" Fairy Xuanyin replied.

The three major regions of the Buddhist Kingdom.

The outermost part is the Reception Hall, while the middle part is the Salvation Hall.

The direction in which this group of pilgrims continued to move forward.

That's Purdue University.

"The Buddhist Reception Hall is responsible for welcoming others into the Buddhist Kingdom. In the words of their Western Desert Buddhist Kingdom, this is called demonstrating one's wisdom and the firmness of one's Buddhist heart. But in reality, not all of these people are necessarily very devout."

"The reason they are so devout is this Pudu Temple."

"To enter the Purushain from the Reception Hall, one needs to pass many tests. However, even if one fails a test, one can continue to try. So even if these people are stopped, or even if they are injured or sick, they are still happy to try."

"And their purpose was not just to express their piety, but also to gain entry into the Phuket."

"Or……"

"To truly become a citizen of the Western Desert Buddhist Kingdom."

Jian Yi's words were surprising.

"What do you mean by 'citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom'? Aren't these devout mortals considered citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom?" Xue Wuyai asked curiously.

"Of course not." Jian nodded.

“There are countless citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom, but in reality, not all of them are worthy of being called citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom. The true citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom are the ordinary people living in the Pudu Temple. They can be protected by the Buddhist sect and enjoy a blissful life.”

"Moreover, it is said that if one becomes a citizen of the Buddha's land, one will be free from illness and disaster, will not have to suffer, will receive a great deal of merit every day, and will be able to reach the Pure Land even after death."

"Really?" Li Muchen asked in surprise.

"I don't know if it's true or not, but many people involved have ulterior motives beyond that." Jian Yi shook his head.

"Among these pilgrims, at least seven or eight out of ten are striving to become citizens of the Buddhist Kingdom because they want to sever ties with their past and be free from enemies. Because in Buddhism, no matter if you were a bandit or a murderous maniac before, once you become a true citizen of the Buddhist Kingdom, no one will dare to pursue your past."

"In fact, because the Buddhist kingdom advocates laying down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha on the spot, the more evil you have done in the past, the easier it is to become a true citizen of the Buddhist kingdom. As for those who are good people from birth, very few of them actually pass the selection process."

This surprised everyone.

Looking at the pilgrims, I couldn't help but feel a bit of doubt.

"Interesting, interesting. Everyone says that all the sects in Beiming are demonic, but I feel that this Buddhist Kingdom is even more demonic than many of our demonic sects? People who have committed many evils can become good people just by laying down their butcher knives?" Xue Wuyai sneered.

"You child, you can't talk."

"what?"

“Comparing the Buddhist Kingdom to the Demonic Sect is an insult to the Demonic Sect.”

"...Your insight is truly remarkable!"

The giant sword continued to advance westward, eventually completely crossing the Jieyin Temple and entering the area of ​​the Pudu Temple. As soon as they arrived in this area, everyone noticed the difference between the two.

Previously, the outer reception courtyard, apart from its unique architecture and endless yellow sand, didn't have anything particularly noteworthy. But after arriving at the Pudu Courtyard, everything changed. The yellow sand that should have covered the entire Western Desert disappeared without a trace, replaced by lush green grass, a warm breeze, flowing streams, and various fruits and vegetables that had been planted in different categories.

"I've heard that the Western Desert has always been a land of hardship, with endless yellow sand and scarce resources. How come this place doesn't look barren at all?"

"Now I understand why those believers outside are so desperate to get in."

"This place, for most mortals, could be considered a paradise."

Everyone was surprised and began to praise it.

Gu Xiu, who witnessed this scene, frowned: "Something's not right. Something's not right about all of this."

"Oh? Something's not right?"

Jian Yi became interested, and even the other disciples of the Sword Saint all turned their gazes to Gu Xiu. Facing their gazes, Gu Xiu vaguely sensed that they weren't surprised that something was amiss, but rather curious about how he had noticed it.

It seems they must know something.

"This place gives me a feeling that's somewhere between reality and illusion," Gu Xiu said after thinking for a moment.

"Brother Gu, do you mean this place is all an illusion? But these things are all real!" Li Muchen asked curiously, while using his abilities to pluck a fruit from below and take a bite. The fruit was delicious and juicy, and it was real.

Others nodded.

They all felt that something was wrong with this place, and at first they even thought that everything here was an illusion. But after trying it for a while, they found that everything they saw here was real. Although it was unbelievable, everything was indeed real.

“This is what I meant by something between reality and illusion.” Gu Xiu’s gaze was incredibly deep as he picked a fruit and held it in his hand. “In my view, nothing here exists; it is formed by the convergence of sources.”

源？

Everyone was surprised.

This term is familiar to most people, but few truly understand it.

Jian Er, who was standing to the side, was also drawn to Gu Xiu: "You have the ability to observe the source?"

Gu Xiu nodded but didn't explain much about the Origin Observation Technique. He simply stared at the fruit in his hand and said:

“All things are composed of a source. I can see the source contained in all things, including everything in this Pudu Temple. But the source here should not be like this.”

"In my opinion, the fruit in my hand should have been yellow sand."

"Including those flowers, those fruit trees, that green grass..."

"Or rather, in my view, the entire Buddhist kingdom, starting from the entrance hall, is made of sand!"

"This Buddhist kingdom was built from sand!"