Having been given a second chance at life, I choose to join the Demonic Sect!

Chapter 163 The Approachable Old Living Buddha!
What Consort Duanmu wanted was for Shen Aoxue to take the initiative to separate from Cao Meng, rather than letting her hand over the choice to that traitor.

Seeing that Shen Aoxue was unyielding, Consort Duanmu was about to take action and teach her a lesson.

After realizing Duanmu Fei's intention, Shen Aoxue transmitted her voice and laughed:

"Senior Sister Duanmu, please don't make a move. If you do, I'll be the victim."

If the little guy knew, he'd probably side with me even more!

Shen Aoxue was a little puzzled as to why Duanmu Fei's cultivation level had improved so quickly.

If Xia Yulan and Cao Meng hadn't gotten together, she would have suspected that Consort Duanmu had stolen the little guy's virginity.

Xia Yulan: Sigh, we all worked together to take that little bastard's virginity, but I'm the only one taking the blame.

Duanmu Fei, who had originally intended to take action, abandoned the idea after being reminded by Shen Aoxue.

Just as Shen Aoxue said, she snorted coldly and then turned and left.

I can't really resort to violence, because if I do, I'll be the one in the wrong.

Moreover, if things escalate and everyone finds out Shen Aoxue's true identity, it will affect the unity within the Hehuan Sect.

More importantly, Xia Yulan is here watching.

Xia Yulan is that traitor's woman in public, and Xia Yulan didn't make a move. Is it appropriate for me, as the master, to make a move?

Xia Yulan wanted to use someone else to do her dirty work, but she herself was not a tool that the other party could control.

"Humph!"

"Shen Aoxue, I will make that traitor sever his ill-fated relationship with you!"

Duanmu Fei snorted coldly and fled, leaving Xia Yulan alone there.

Xia Yulan: What's going on? Why aren't you fighting?!
What were you two saying behind my back? Are you planning to team up against me?

No, I need to find allies!

Spring Breeze City Gate...

At the city gate, a Nascent Soul elder, accompanied by a female disciple of the Hehuan Sect, was checking people entering and leaving the city.

Since Cao Meng established the Xuantian Pavilion, coupled with the recent demonstration by Tie Sen, Chunfeng City has intensified its checks.

An old monk dressed in a brown robe and holding prayer beads arrived at the city gate. Disciples of the Hehuan Sect immediately stopped him and questioned him:

"Old monk, which temple are you from? What brings you to Spring Breeze City?"

There are also Buddhist sects in the Eastern Continent, among which the most prominent is the top-tier sect, Golden Buddha Temple.

Because the Buddhist sects in the Eastern Region Dao Continent all belong to the righteous path, the disciples of the Hehuan Sect did not have a good impression of the old monk in front of them!

The old monk's kind face was seen as hypocrisy by them.

The old monk bowed respectfully with his hands clasped together towards the disciples of the Hehuan Sect, and said:
"Esteemed benefactors, this old monk Xuan Yu has come from the West and wishes to see the Great Sun Holy Body of your sect!"

Upon hearing these words from the old monk Xuan Yu, the disciples of the Hehuan Sect all frowned.

Since the Xuantian Sect started spreading the word that Cao Meng is the Great Sun Sacred Body, the number of female cultivators coming to Chunfeng City has been increasing day by day. Undoubtedly, these female cultivators are all here for Cao Meng, the furnace cauldron of the Sacred Body.

Now that the old monk had asked to see Cao Meng, it naturally caught their attention.

"Old monk, when you speak of the West, do you mean the West of the Eastern Dao Continent, or the Western Buddhist Continent?"

The Nascent Soul Elder, who was guarding the city, noticed that Xuan Yu's monk's robes were different from those of the local Buddhist cultivators in the Eastern Region Dao Continent, so he asked him a question.

In fact, Dai Ping had already begun to suspect that Xuan Yu was from the Western Buddhist Continent. After all, the native Buddhist cultivators of the Eastern Dao Continent were aloof and not so easy to talk to, much less willing to bow to these female demons.

The old monk Xuan Yu bowed again to Dai Ping with his hands clasped together, and said:
“Female benefactor, this old monk comes from the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple in the Western Regions Buddhist Continent, and has no ill intentions toward your sect’s Great Sun Holy Body!”

Actually, there's one more thing Hyun-woo didn't mention: the current Buddha Master of Wanfo Temple, Living Buddha Mingguang, is his disciple; he is the old Living Buddha of Wanfo Temple.

Although Xuan Yu is an incomparably noble old living Buddha of the Western Regions Buddhist Continent, the Buddha said that all beings are equal. He has been practicing Buddhism for tens of thousands of years, so he also has a little bit of Buddha-nature in him.

Therefore, even when facing Dai Ping, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, and those female disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, he was not arrogant and was able to put aside his status and be approachable!
Of course, it's also because Xuan Yu, this old living Buddha, has cultivated for many years and possesses Buddhist nature.

Otherwise, how could he have been stopped here by Dai Ping? They would have stormed in and arrested him long ago.

After all, with his strength, let alone Dai Ping and the others, no one in the entire Hehuan Sect could stop him!

"As expected, they are monks from the Western Buddhist Continent. I knew those fat, big-eared monks from the Eastern Dao Continent were only good at asking for money and resources and deceiving people. When did they become so polite!"

After learning that the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu came from the Western Regions of Buddhism, Dai Ping was less hostile.

“Old monk, you are a cultivator from another region, so it is inconvenient for me to let you in directly.”

I'll send someone to inform him on your behalf. As for whether Master Cao is willing to see you or not, there's nothing I can do about it!

Although Dai Ping didn't have much of a problem with the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu, she still didn't dare to let him into Spring Breeze City directly.
After all, the other party was a cultivator from another region, and if something happened, she, as a Nascent Soul elder, could not bear the responsibility.

"Can!"

The old Living Buddha nodded in agreement, without forcing the matter, and not wanting to make things difficult for Dai Ping and her group, so he waited at the door.

Inside the Xuantian Pavilion...

Cao Meng was lying on a recliner, enjoying the performances by the female employees, while two other female employees fed him wine and spirit fruits.

Although Cao Meng did not become a ruler, he had already begun to experience the life of a tyrannical emperor.

He wasn't indulging in pleasure; he was tempering his Daoist heart amidst the pursuit of pleasure.

System: Host, you're just a pleasure-seeking guy. Ever since you got this system, you've been just lazing around all day long.

The more diligent you were in your past life, the more lazy you are now!
Your Nascent Soul level five is all thanks to this lineage.

Even if Duanmu Fei and the other women are willing to give you their primordial yin, it's only because this system has given you the sacred body of a furnace.

Cao Meng: Master, are you stupid? I've already cheated, what's the use of being diligent?

In my previous life, I diligently cultivated for over ten years, but my cultivation level was still only so-so.

I've dedicated my whole life to spiritual practice, so what's wrong with enjoying myself a bit?
As for the female demons, they were completely attracted by my personal charm, Cao, and it has nothing to do with you, Tongzi!

"Senior Brother Cao Meng, there's an old monk from the Western Regions Buddhist Continent at the city gate who wants to see you!"

The report from the female disciple guarding the city successfully interrupted Cao Meng's life as a tyrannical ruler.

"???"

Cao Meng was stunned; he didn't recognize anyone from the Buddhist continent of the Western Regions!
Whether in this life or the previous one, Cao Meng had only heard about things in the Western Regions Buddhist Continent and had no connection with the people there.

"Young friend, this old monk has no ill intentions towards you. Please come out and see me!"

Just as Cao Meng was wondering, the voice transmission of the Living Buddha Xuan Yu appeared in his mind.

!!!

Cao Meng was shocked. The other party was outside the city and had sensed his exact location and sent him a private message. The other party's strength must be at least at the Nascent Soul stage!

After thinking it over for a while, Cao Meng decided to go see the other party and see what they wanted to see him about!

...After Cao Meng arrived at the city gate, he immediately saw the Living Buddha Xuan Yu in a brown monk's robe. He recognized the Buddha's nature in the man and knew he was a truly enlightened monk!

They are not comparable to those fat, big-eared monks in the Eastern Continent who only know how to cheat and prey on the masses!
The Venerable Living Buddha Xuan Yu clasped his hands together, nodded to Cao Meng, and said:
"This humble monk, Xuan Yu, greets young friend!"

Although this was the first time that the Venerable Living Buddha Xuan Yu had met Cao Meng, he immediately recognized him as the person he was looking for.

This was the first time Cao Meng had received such courtesy from a powerful figure, so he quickly returned the greeting with his hands clasped together.
"Cao Meng greets Master Xuan Yu!"

Just as Cao Meng was returning the greeting to the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu, Nie Xuan suddenly appeared, slapped Cao Meng on the head, and scolded him:

"You brat, didn't you see your martial uncle here too?"

Nie Xuan knew that she was no match for Xia Yulan.

Since I can't bully Xia Yulan, I can bully the little man who's good to Xia Yulan!
Cao Meng was immediately displeased to see Nie Xuan there.

Nie Xuan: You brat, what do you think I, the city lord, am here for? It's to keep an eye on you, lest you get kidnapped.

Nie Xuan secretly released her divine sense towards the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu, trying to probe his cultivation level, but her divine sense could not get within three zhang of Xuan Yu.

Nie Xuan frowned, because this alone showed that the other party's cultivation was above hers.

"I can't see through this monk's cultivation level, be careful!"

So she sent a telepathic message to Cao Meng.

In fact, Cao Meng had already guessed this outcome. After all, if the opponent was weak, how could they have come alive from the Western Regions of Buddha to the Eastern Regions of Dao?

The Venerable Living Buddha Xuanyu clasped his hands together, nodded, and smiled:

“Female benefactor, this old monk’s cultivation is far superior to yours, and you cannot see through it. However, you can rest assured that this old monk has no ill intentions towards you!”

Having practiced Buddhism for many years, the Venerable Master Xuanyu had already reached a certain level of self-cultivation, and therefore was not angry because of Nie Xuan's offense.

After all, it's just a small matter, and there's really no need to make a big deal out of it.

The old Living Buddha Xuan Yu's gaze lingered on Cao Meng, and he sighed:

"I never imagined that you, young friend, not only possess a variant of the Great Sun Sacred Body, but also the Geng Metal Body!"

Back when the Venerable Living Buddha Xuan Yu was in the Western Regions Buddhist Continent, he thought that the two constitutions were two different people. He never expected that the two constitutions would actually be one person!

After bowing to the Venerable Living Buddha Xuan Yu, Cao Meng asked:

"I wonder what business Master Xuanyu has with me?"

"Young friend Cao Meng, this humble monk wishes to take you as my disciple and pass on my mantle to you!"

The Venerable Master Xuan Yu made no attempt to conceal his intentions and directly stated his purpose.

"Senior Sister Duanmu, someone is trying to steal your disciple! Come quick!"

Nie Xuan immediately sent a message to Consort Duanmu using a communication jade talisman. After all, Cao Meng was Consort Duanmu's disciple, and now that someone was trying to poach him, she had to inform them.

After Nie Xuan transmitted her voice to Consort Duanmu, she turned to the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu and said:
"Master, Cao Meng is a direct disciple of my Hehuan Sect. With his talent, even if he is not the best in the future, he will still be a peak master, and it is not impossible for him to even succeed as the sect master!"

Nie Xuan's words seemed to be addressed to the old Living Buddha Xuan Yu, but they were actually meant for Cao Meng.

Nie Xuan was reminding Cao Meng that staying in the Hehuan Sect would lead to a bright future, and that he shouldn't be foolish enough to become a monk.

Honestly, judging from Cao Meng's aptitude and other performances, many high-ranking members of the Hehuan Sect believe that Cao Meng will be the next peak master of Suqin Peak, and may even be the next sect master of the Hehuan Sect!

An Yingji: You all openly favored me as the Holy Maiden, saying I would be the next Peak Master of Suqin Peak and the next Sect Master of Hehuan Sect!

A high-ranking member of the Hehuan Sect: Yingji, times have changed!
An Yingji: Damn Cao, not only did you forcibly take my body, but now you want to steal my position as peak master and sect leader! You are despicable!
“Young friend Cao Meng, I, Xuan Yu, am the former Buddha Master of Wanfo Temple in the Western Regions. The current Buddha Master of Wanfo Temple is my disciple, the Living Buddha Mingguang!”

Originally, the Living Buddha Xuan Yu did not want to reveal his identity as the Living Buddha, but now, in order to accept Cao Meng, he had no choice but to reveal his identity.

Hyun-woo is the former abbot and living Buddha of Wanfo Temple!
The current master of Wanfo Temple, the Venerable Mingguang Living Buddha, is here!
Nie Xuan and Cao Meng were shocked because Xuan Yu's identity and background were quite frightening!

Although this is the Eastern Dao Continent, we still know some things about the Western Buddhist Continent.

The Western Regions Buddhist Continent, also known as the Three Thousand Buddha Kingdoms, is the territory of Buddhist cultivators, who hold absolute power.

Among them, Wanfo Temple is the foremost of all temples in the Western Regions Buddhist Continent, and the Buddha is the leader of all Buddhist practitioners in the Western Regions Buddhist Continent.

Xuan Yu, standing before them, claimed to be the master of the previous Buddha and the current Buddha.

Is this fake?
"Young friend, this humble monk swears with a sincere heart that everything I said before is true!"

Seeing that Cao Meng was somewhat skeptical of his identity, the old Buddha Xuan Yu could only use this method to assure him.

This is actually true!

This kind old monk was actually the Living Buddha, the Buddha!
The Venerable Living Buddha Xuan Yu then continued:
"Young friend, if you are willing to switch your sect and become my disciple, entering my Buddhist sect, I can guarantee that your minimum achievement in the future will be at the Tribulation Transcending stage!"

Xuan Yu dared to say this mainly because there was a primordial Geng metal ancestral vein in the Western Buddhist Continent. Those with a primordial Geng metal body could cultivate in the primordial Geng metal ancestral vein and progress by leaps and bounds. It was not impossible for them to ascend to Buddhahood.

Nie Xuan panicked. She hoped that Consort Duanmu would come over as soon as she received the message, otherwise her disciple might really have to become a monk.

At this critical moment, the system decisively went online to fan the flames:

"Beep, based on the situation faced by the host, the option to select mission reward is issued:"

Option 1: Leave the Hehuan Sect and join another sect. Quest reward: Random reward pack x2!

Option Two: Refuse to switch sects and refuse to become Xuan Yu's disciple. Reward: Random reward pack x1!

Cao Meng was furious when he saw the two options presented:

"Master, are you out of your mind? You clearly know what I should choose, yet you still stir up trouble and give me a random reward!"

After Cao Meng finished scolding Tongzi, he made a choice:

"Chief, I choose option two!"

Although option one is double the reward, Cao Meng felt that it was okay to take less reward for them.

Even if option two didn't offer a reward, he would still choose option two, after all, there's the female demon, the great fairy, the wronged senior sister, the widow's lingering affection, and also Shishi and the black-hearted girl Qin Lin'er.

"Master, I choose not to enter the Buddhist order and instead become your disciple!"

Just as Cao Meng was refusing the old Living Buddha Shi Xuanyu, the system also distributed the rewards.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received a random reward pack!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the method for crafting a first-tier spiritual weapon, a mobile phone for cultivation, through a random reward package, with absolute access!"

Cao Meng was overjoyed when he learned that this was the method for crafting a cultivation-themed mobile phone.

But it's a good thing. If I had this, I could be more comfortable just sitting around doing nothing.

He'd been complaining these past few days about how great it would be to have a phone to watch videos, and now the method for making a phone has finally arrived.

Cao Meng believed that with the advent of mobile phones, he could make a fortune.

In the world of cultivation, prepare to be baptized by cultivation-themed mobile phones!

It's time for a change of times, and I, Cao Meng, will bring you a new era!
P.S.: There was a power outage, and the power didn't come back on until 9 PM, so today's update is a little late.

(End of this chapter)