My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Lü Yun believed Chu Lengyu's words without a doubt.

She knew that Chu Lengyu had given her an important task.

Therefore, Lüyun, carrying the Wisdom Lamp and the Glass Lamp, immediately went to the capital city to fully convey Chu Lengyu's message.

Inside the inn, Master Huikong was meditating in a quiet room.

Suddenly, he felt a peaceful and pure power approaching, and he slowly opened his eyes and stepped out of the room.

Upon seeing the Wisdom Lamp Glass Cup in Lvyun's hand, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

“Young lady, this is…” Master Huikong clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

Green Bamboo returned the greeting and then relayed Chu Lengyu's words to Master Huikong: "Master, my young lady said that no matter who it is, if they want to discuss Taoism or Buddhism, they must first pass the test of the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp before they are qualified to meet her."

Upon hearing this, Master Huikong's expression immediately became solemn.

He knew that Chu Lengyu's actions were undoubtedly a test for him.

"I understand." He prepared to deal with it personally.

Seeing this, Lü Yun nodded gently, left the glass lamp on the table, and then stepped aside, her eyes full of anticipation.

She wanted to see if this high monk from the Great Brahma Kingdom could pass the test set by the young lady on his own.

The news spread like wildfire, and the rest of the people in the post station also came to hear it. Even Yue Mu couldn't contain his curiosity and stood by the railing on the second floor, looking down at everything below.

The light from the Wisdom Lamp gradually brightened, like a pale golden moon, enveloping the entire post station in a halo of Buddhist light. The light was soft and warm, seemingly containing some mysterious power.

Even the local residents felt this unusual force and came out of their homes to gather around.

People were discussing it animatedly, feeling both surprised and curious about the test set up by Chu Lengyu.

In their view, this was not just a simple test, but a rare opportunity.

"This glass cup looks so exquisite. I wonder what kind of magical treasure it is. Just looking at it makes one's mind clear away all distractions and bring unparalleled peace." Someone exclaimed sincerely after carefully experiencing it.

"Yes, this is a treasure brought out by the Imperial Advisor, how could it be anything less than excellent! If we can pass its test, wouldn't we be able to receive guidance from the Imperial Advisor of Chu?" The young man's face was full of excitement, already envisioning his future of making a name for himself.

"Hmph, you young people are so naive. Who is the Chu State Preceptor? She is someone even the emperor treats with respect. How could she be so easily met? This test is definitely not simple," an old man said disdainfully.

Nevertheless, the old man's words did not dampen the crowd's enthusiasm.

On the contrary, more people began to be eager to try, hoping to pass the test of the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp and gain Chu Lengyu's appreciation.

Meanwhile, envoys from other countries also learned of this news and found the test quite novel.

"The Chu State Preceptor's move is truly brilliant." The Nanli envoy clapped his hands in praise, secretly admiring him.

In his view, Chu Lengyu not only cleverly avoided the tactics that Master Huikong might have set up in the Buddhist debate, but also gained the initiative in the process.

"Such a test is probably not something an ordinary person can pass," Yue Mu murmured, looking down at Master Huikong.

As a highly respected monk of Mahata, Master Huikong's Buddhist scholarship is universally acknowledged, and he enjoys a very high reputation in the Great Brahma Kingdom and even in surrounding countries.

Therefore, he had great confidence in Master Huikong and hoped that he could successfully pass this test.

The envoy from Nanli recalled Master Huikong's confident demeanor and muttered to himself: "The Master's attainments in Buddhist studies are unparalleled in this era. If he succeeds, perhaps I can learn some strategies from him."

The young monks of the Great Brahma Kingdom were full of confidence, believing that Master Huikong would live up to expectations, pass the test, and then force the Great Xia National Preceptor to admit the profound and exquisite nature of their Great Brahma Kingdom's Buddhism.

Everyone's eyes were fixed intently on the amber-colored glass cup.

Its light is soft and mysterious, as if it is waiting for challengers.

Master Huikong's face was ashen as he gazed at the faintly glowing glass lamp and took a deep breath.

He knew that this would be a test of the honor of Buddhism, and he had to go all out and not allow any mistakes. Whether Buddhism could make a breakthrough in Great Xia depended on this one battle.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he slowly walked towards the Wisdom Lamp Glass Lamp, his gaze calm yet resolute.

"Amitabha." He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to the glass lamp of wisdom.

Then, Master Huikong faced the glass lamp of wisdom, experiencing the Buddha's light emanating from it, and his eyes gradually became devout.

In his view, this was no longer just a lampstand, but the embodiment of Buddhist wisdom, as if the Buddha himself had come to have a spiritual dialogue with him.

He sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and began to chant Buddhist scriptures.

Master Huikong studied Buddhism from a young age, and his heart was filled with awe and longing for the Dharma. He believed that a mere lamp, which could neither speak nor move, even if it contained some mystery, could not stump him at all.

As chanting gradually filled the room, a peaceful and solemn atmosphere permeated the air, and the light of the wisdom lamp and crystal cup shone even brighter, as if responding to his discourse.

However, as time went on, Master Huikong gradually felt an unprecedented pressure.

The Buddhist power contained within the crystal cup was as vast as the sea, and his mind seemed to be transported to an endless and boundless world. The profoundness of Buddhism made him feel his own insignificance and powerlessness.

He tried to explore further, but felt increasingly lost.

The Buddha's teachings are as numerous as the stars. He tried to comprehend them, but found himself trapped in an inescapable labyrinth. Every path seemed to lead to the other shore, yet in an instant, it became elusive and unpredictable, leaving him unable to grasp it.

"If everyone can become a Buddha, then what is the difference between a human and a Buddha? Are humans and Buddhas equally noble and lowly? Can animals also cultivate Buddhahood?" (Note)

"Is becoming a Buddha also a kind of attachment? Even if one can uphold the precepts and practice cultivation, one cannot get rid of this desire. So how can one achieve enlightenment?" he further questioned.

He began to doubt whether everything he was pursuing was just another form of obsession, and whether this obsession would also become an obstacle to his spiritual practice.

"If becoming a Buddha truly allows one to transcend birth, old age, sickness, and death, then why can't sentient beings save themselves? If one cannot even save oneself, how can one save all sentient beings?"

This thought, like a sharp blade, slashed at the foundation of his faith, causing him to begin to question the essence of Buddhism and to feel deep confusion about the meaning of becoming a Buddha.

Various thoughts kept arising in Master Huikong's mind, as if another self was questioning him from within. The voice of this question was loud and sharp, and he could not escape it.

He was horrified to discover that he could no longer answer these questions with his Buddhist teachings, and even when he tried to explain them, they seemed contradictory.

His faith began to waver, and his mind began to wander.

As time went by, the light of the Wisdom Lamp Glass Cup did not diminish at all; on the contrary, it grew brighter and brighter.

The Buddha's light shone brilliantly, like gold, and was dazzling, illuminating the entire room and attracting more and more people to come and watch.

However, compared to the ever-increasing brilliance of the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp, Master Huikong's face gradually turned pale.

His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his body began to tremble slightly. He was clearly struggling to hold on, as if he were going through an unprecedented ordeal.

Seeing this scene, people couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

They realized the situation was dire, but dared not disturb Master Huikong. They could only anxiously wait by his side, hoping he could overcome this difficulty.

Suddenly, a look of pain and struggle flashed across Master Huikong's face, and blood spurted from his mouth and nose.

His chanting stopped abruptly, and he suddenly collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Master!" the young monks exclaimed and surrounded him.

They tried to awaken Master Huikong, but found that his aura had become very weak.

The onlookers initially had great confidence in Master Huikong, believing that he had a good chance of passing the test.

However, reality gave the opposite answer.

Yue Mu and the others were also surprised. They never expected that Master Huikong would be defeated by the Huideng Glazed Lamp so quickly.

They originally thought that with Master Huikong's Buddhist cultivation, passing the test should be a sure thing.

Looking at the unconscious Master Huikong, Yue Mu's expression turned solemn.

He pondered to himself, wondering what kind of power this glass lamp contained that could cause even a high-ranking monk like Master Huikong to be defeated so quickly.

In the eyes of the messengers, the test that even Master Huikong could not pass was even more difficult for others to achieve.

The monks of the Great Brahma Kingdom were even more shocked. They had originally had great faith in Master Huikong, but they never expected the outcome to be like this.

They had to reassess Chu Lengyu's strength, and their awe of her deepened.

"There are always higher heavens and more capable people," the envoy from Nanli remarked with a sigh.

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Note: This is for reference only.