What I teach you is real stuff.

Jiang Ming had no idea, nor did Lu Yuan and Xiao Huang, that speaking the truth would cause such a misunderstanding.

The disciples of the Human Sect who had been observing the battle from the sidelines had completely come to regard Jiang Ming as one of their own. The senior disciple of the sect that he mentioned was even more powerful than him was also regarded by them as the senior disciple of the Human Sect.

It has to be said, things have gotten really messed up.

At this moment, Jiang Ming and Longma Fozi were sparring and fighting for hundreds of rounds without a clear winner. According to the rules before the competition, Jiang Ming could make a request to Longma Fozi, choosing either a Buddhist Buddha-level physical technique or fist technique, or a Bodhisattva-level magic weapon.

These are all top-tier treasures.

Needless to say, Buddha-level physical techniques and fist techniques involve the highest secrets of Buddhism, which are normally not passed on to outsiders. Looking at the entire Immortal Realm, who else can obtain Buddha-level physical techniques and fist techniques without being a Buddhist disciple?

There wasn't a single one, not even among the three religions.

Within the three religions, the highest level is only Bodhisattva-level physical skills and fist techniques.

Forget about reaching Buddha level.

This is why Longma Buddha has set up a challenge here, attracting attention from all directions. It is the only opportunity to openly and legitimately obtain the secret techniques of Buddhist Buddha-level boxing.

Over the course of a thousand years, the Heavenly Court has successively sent many outstanding Heavenly Generals and Divine Generals, but unfortunately none of them can withstand 50 moves from the Dragon Horse Buddha. In fact, few of the Heavenly Court's people can even withstand 20 moves.

It can only be said that the Heavenly Court is now in serious decline.

The people from the three religions displayed very consistent strength, able to reliably defeat Bodhisattva-level fist techniques in the hands of Longma Buddha.

As for the Buddha level, Jiang Ming is the only one in a thousand years.

Moreover, it's optional, which makes it all the more valuable.

After just over 50 moves, Longma Buddha will assign him a Buddha-level physical technique or fist technique. It should be noted that even the physical techniques and fist techniques of Buddhas are divided into high and low levels.

Are the combat strength and physical skills of the 35 Buddhas in the Buddhist sect the same?

Is the physical skill level of Shakyamuni Buddha and the last of the 35 Buddhas, Namo Ratna Lotus Sudatta Sal Tree King Buddha, at the same level?

Moreover, among the 35 Buddhas of Vulture Peak in the West, some Buddhas are skilled in preaching, practicing the Dharma, attaining enlightenment, and debating scriptures.

For example, several Buddhas of Merit.

Some are skilled in combat and possess unparalleled physical prowess, such as Namo Vajra Indestructible Buddha and Victorious Fighting Buddha.

Are their physical skills and boxing techniques on the same level?

If the Dragon Horse Buddha were to give it, who knows what kind of Buddha's physical techniques or fist methods he would give? If what he gives is inferior, we can only accept it with a heavy heart.

But if you choose for yourself, it's different. You can choose the physical techniques and fist techniques of the most powerful among the 35 Buddhas, which gives you a lot of room for maneuver.

For a time, everyone envied Jiang Ming.

That's a martial art at the level of a Buddha.

Longma Buddha asked, "Fellow Daoist Jiang Ming, according to the rules I set, you and I have fought for more than 50 rounds and our magic is evenly matched. If we continue, it will be a fight to the death."

I, the humble monk, am willing to accept defeat. You may choose any of the 35 Buddhas of my Buddhist sect, and their martial arts and fist techniques will be of Buddha-level quality. Alternatively, you may take away any of the Bodhisattva-level magical treasures of my Buddhist sect.

What's your choice?

Is it physical skills, boxing techniques, or magical weapons? Actually, they are all good things; it mainly depends on personal choice.

At that moment, several winged disciples of the Human Sect began to discuss among themselves: "If it were you, what would you choose?"

"If it were up to me, I would choose a magic weapon. The higher your cultivation level, the more important a magic weapon becomes in battle. A powerful magic weapon can even surpass tens of thousands of years of arduous cultivation. A Bodhisattva-level magic weapon is at least a top-tier acquired treasure. The difference between having a magic weapon and not having one is too great."

"Vulgarity. What are magic treasures? The real treasures are the physical techniques and fist techniques of Buddha-level masters, such as the secret techniques of the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha of the Western Paradise."

The Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of the Hand, the Six Supernatural Powers of Buddhism, the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, the Great Five Elements Mountain Seal—which of these isn't a top-tier, earth-shattering supernatural power? If one could obtain even one of these, it would be far beyond the reach of ordinary magical treasures.

"That's right. Before he became a Buddha, the Victorious Fighting Buddha of Buddhism once caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace. No one among the heavenly generals could stop him. It was only when the Buddha Tathagata took action that he used his great supernatural powers to transform one of his hands into the Five Elements Mountain to suppress that being, and then sealed the mountain with the Buddhist Six-Character Scroll."

Did that Victorious Fighting Buddha not have any magical treasures? The Ruyi Jingu Bang was a treasure acquired through merit, and he himself had cultivated top-notch physical and magical skills such as the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and the Seventy-Two Transformations of Earthly Fiends.

This shows that top-tier supernatural powers are even more powerful than some magical treasures.

Someone instructed the disciple to look at the eldest brother: "Eldest brother, if it were you, what would you choose?"

The mysterious senior disciple of the Human Sect said, "I have always been very interested in the methods of the Tathagata. If it were me, I would choose the Tathagata Buddha's sixteen-foot golden body."

The Buddha's sixteen-foot golden body is indeed powerful, said to be indestructible and untouched by karma. It can also cultivate Buddha light, which ordinary demons cannot look directly at. It has a suppressive effect on demons and the Netherworld, making it extremely powerful.

The senior disciple of the People's Education Press had long coveted it.

Even the eldest disciple chose physical techniques, which shows that Buddhist physical techniques are indeed powerful.

Of course, this is based on the premise that the senior disciple of the Human Teachings has no shortage of magical treasures. In fact, strictly speaking, none of the three teachings lack magical treasures.

After all, the three founders of the religions all listened to the Dao and obtained treasures in the Zixiao Palace of that Daoist Ancestor. The three founders of the religions have existed since the beginning of time, so how could their disciples lack treasures?
This senior disciple is the leader of the new generation of the Human Sect, so he is naturally more loved and protected by his elders. He has no fewer magic treasures than the Dragon Horse Buddha, and may even have more.

Why would those Bodhisattva-level magical treasures from Buddhism catch his eye? There's a reason he chose physical techniques.

But no one knows what Jiang Ming's choice will be.

The senior disciple of the People's Education Bureau was also watching this 'junior brother,' wanting to see what this junior brother Jiang would ultimately choose.

Lu Yuan was also watching, but he knew Jiang Ming better; Jiang Ming was most likely going for physical skills.

As Lu Yuan expected, he did choose physical techniques.

"I have heard that the Buddha's sixteen-foot golden body in your sect's Ling Mountain is extremely powerful. I have long admired it and wonder if this Buddha's physical skills are among my choices."

Jiang Ming chose the sixteen-foot golden body, which coincided with the choice of the senior disciple of the Human Sect.

This pleased the senior disciple, who couldn't help but say, "Not bad, not bad, you have good taste. This junior brother certainly has good taste."

His pre-selected image was the sixteen-foot golden body of Buddha, and Jiang Ming, who shared the same idea, naturally gained even more favor.

At this moment, everyone looked at the Dragon Horse Buddha.

The Buddha's sixteen-foot golden body is the most advanced physical skill in Buddhism. There are very few people in Buddhism who can learn it. Is Buddhism really willing to give it away?
When Prince Niu Yuan heard about the sixteen-foot-tall golden body, his mouth couldn't help but move; he was moved.

Clearly, he also desired the physical skills of the Buddha, but unfortunately, he lacked the strength and could only envy him at the moment.

However, the Buddhist community might not give it to them.

Prince Niu Yuan watched, and Lu Huo also observed.

Longma Buddha was much more decisive than they had imagined. After hearing the physical technique Jiang Ming had chosen, he nodded and agreed immediately, saying, "It was supposed to be a Buddha-level physical technique, so it's naturally included."

Since Fellow Daoist Jiang has chosen the sixteen-foot golden body, this humble monk will request it from Buddha after returning to Mount Ling, and then deliver it to Fellow Daoist Jiang.”

Why did you agree so readily?
It wasn't just Jiang Ming.

Lu Yuan, Lu Huo, Prince Niu Yuan, and all the disciples of the Human Sect, including the senior disciple of the Human Sect, were all stunned.

They originally thought that the Buddha's physical techniques involved the great secrets of Buddhism, and that although the Dragon Horse Buddha had made a boast, he would definitely have to make some excuses, and it was not impossible that he would renege on his promise.

Unexpectedly, the other party agreed so readily, as if this martial arts technique was free.

Something feels off... but I can't quite put my finger on what it is.

Longma Buddha is the last disciple of Tathagata, so his credibility is definitely not in question. After all, he is the future Buddha appointed by the Buddhist sect.

Now it is the Tathagata, after the Tathagata comes the Future Buddha, and after the Future Buddha comes the Dragon Horse Buddha.

As a future Buddha-level figure and the young ancestor of Mount Ling, he can't go back on his word and slap himself in the face, can he?

But giving it so readily does feel a bit off.

However, since the other party has already agreed, no one can find fault with it.

Jiang Ming cupped his hands and said, "Thank you."

After saying this, he turned to leave. He had already fought, obtained the Buddha-level physical technique, and would be able to get his hands on the Dragon Horse Buddha Child once he got his hands on it. There was no point in Jiang Ming staying here any longer. He was about to leave.

But Longma Buddha called out to him, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, wait a moment."

Jiang Ming asked, "Is there anything else, Buddhist disciple?"

The game is over, is there anything else?

Longma Buddha said, "Fellow Daoist Jiang's cultivation is so extraordinary that he is a prodigy among young people. Looking at the current Immortal Realm, there are very few who can reach your level in the Taiyi True Immortal Realm."

"Since you specialize in physical martial arts and fist techniques, would you be interested in joining me on a journey to a Buddhist monastery? Learning about Buddhist teachings would certainly be beneficial."

As soon as Longma Buddha said this, before Jiang Ming could even speak, the face of the senior disciple of the Human Sect, who was hiding in the shadows, immediately darkened.

Lu Yuan smiled slightly upon hearing these words.

They're trying to poach our employees.

The Dragon Horse Buddha spoke casually, without directly inviting Jiang Ming to join the Western Paradise. However, his words implied an invitation for Jiang Ming to go to the Western Paradise to study Buddhism and cultivate it, which would benefit his physical skills. Wasn't this just a way of recruiting people?

Who doesn't know that Buddhism has the ability to guide and enlighten people? Once Jiang Ming goes to Buddhism and practices Buddhist teachings, who dares to say that he isn't a Westerner?

What a clever trick of slowly boiling a frog! You seem to have a connection with Buddhism, don't you?
Longma Buddha naturally didn't dare to forcibly pull people away, since Jiang Ming was, according to Lu Huo, a disciple of the Human Sect.

A disciple of the Human Sect who can comprehend the laws at the Taiyi True Immortal realm, and whose physical strength is so formidable and terrifying, is probably one of the very few top-tier existences in the Human Sect.

His status will not be inferior to that of the Dragon Horse Buddha in the Buddhist Ling Mountain.

Therefore, if Longma Buddha were to forcibly dig him out, the next day the Human Sect Ancestor might rush out and smash Mount Ling and fight with the Buddha.

Therefore, he didn't dare to do anything but repeatedly test the waters on the edge, hoping to seduce Jiang Ming.

What if the persuasion succeeds? After all, Buddhist martial arts are world-renowned, and Jiang Ming is a practitioner of martial arts.

You don't want to just cultivate the sixteen-foot golden body technique, do you? Our Buddhist sect has many other physical techniques, and all 35 Buddhas have powerful skills. Don't you want to learn some?

While Longma Buddha was trying to bewitch them, the senior disciple of the Human Sect snorted coldly, unable to hold back any longer.

This little bald monk is trying to bewitch his disciples and lure Jiang Ming into Buddhism. It's utterly shameful.

The eldest disciple of the Human Education Sect took a step and arrived in the void.

"Dragon Horse Buddha, isn't it a bit too much to poach my disciples right in front of me?"

When the senior disciple of the Human Teachings appeared, everyone was stunned, including Longma Buddha, who did not recognize this senior disciple.

"Who are you?" The senior disciple of the Human Sect said, "My name is Xuanfa, the current senior disciple of the Human Sect, a third-generation disciple of the Human Sect, and the Grand Master Xuandu of the Human Sect is my master."

The senior disciple Xuanfa introduced himself and instantly set the Wan Jin Buddhist Hall ablaze.

Lu Huo, Prince Niu Yuan, and Buddha Longma all had their pupils widen in shock.

Jiang Ming and Lu Yuan, who were in the crowd, also looked over.

Was it taught by humans?
I had long heard that the Human Sect was the most mysterious of the three sects in the immortal realm. Since the Investiture of the Gods, it has been out of the world and rarely has any disciples. It almost did not participate in the Journey to the West.

I never expected to meet the senior disciple of the Human Sect today, a disciple of the Human Sect's Grand Master Xuandu.

Who is the Grand Master Xuandu?

The only disciple of Laozi, and the earliest direct successor of the external alchemy school. He is considered to have extremely high comprehension in both internal and external alchemy, and was passed down the magic treasure "Eight Trigrams Purple Gold Furnace", and took charge of the Xuandu Eight Scenery Palace.

During the Investiture of the Gods, his status in the Chan Sect and the Xiqi camp was higher than that of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Yuxu Palace, and he was of the same generation as the Buddha of the Western Paradise.

This person is a direct disciple of Grand Master Xuandu, meaning he shares the same identity as the Dragon Horse Buddha.

One was the last disciple of the Buddha, and the other was the direct disciple of the Great Master Xuandu of the Human Sect. Moreover, in terms of age and the time of entry into the sect, this senior disciple Xuandu was half a head taller than Longma Buddha, and Longma Buddha would have to call him senior brother.

Now, Longma Buddha is poaching people from the other sect in front of their senior brother, no wonder this senior brother Xuanfa is furious.

Longma Buddha hadn't expected that there were other members of the Human Sect lurking in the crowd today, and even the senior disciple of the Human Sect had come. His attempt to recruit them had failed, which was somewhat embarrassing.

Longma Buddha smiled and said, "Senior Brother Xuanfa, you misunderstand. I was just giving Fellow Daoist Jiang a suggestion, and I didn't mean anything else."

Senior Brother Xuanfa smiled and said, "You know best whether it's meaningful or not. Everyone in the Three Realms knows the temperament of you Buddhists."

Senior Brother Xuanfa didn't bother with such roundabout talk and went straight to Jiang Ming, saying, "Junior Brother Jiang, you fought well today. Who is your master?"

Jiang Mingzhen believed he was a disciple of the Human Sect, after all, back in the Qingtian World, countless people had spread the word that his teacher, Lu Yuan, was a senior member of the Human Sect.

Now that the senior disciple of the Human Sect, Xuanfa, also calls him junior brother, Jiang Ming thought that his name had spread within the Human Sect and had been officially recognized.

Jiang Ming then said, "Greetings, Senior Brother, and my master, Lu Yuan."

"Lu Yuan?" Senior Brother Xuanfa paused for a moment upon hearing this name.

Among all the founders of the Human Sect, is there really no one with the surname Lu? And I've never heard of such a senior in the Human Sect.

He couldn't help but do some divination with his fingers. After all, he was a disciple of Laozi and the Grand Master Xuandu. The Grand Master Xuandu's ability to calculate divination with his fingers was too strong. There were very few causes and effects in the world that could escape his calculations.

He did some quick calculations, trying to figure out who the teacher behind Jiang Ming was from the People's Education Press.

As a result, Jiang Ming's inheritance was very easy to calculate, but when it came to the person behind him, the causal line... was broken.

Not only was it broken, but Senior Brother Xuanfa also felt an extremely terrifying causal backlash coming towards him. He immediately abandoned the calculation and was greatly alarmed.

It can't be calculated, it can't be predicted, and the causal line can't even be touched.

What incredible power this is!

It seems that this Junior Brother Jiang Ming is indeed backed by a powerful figure, perhaps even stronger than a Great Luo Golden Immortal, or even a Quasi-Saint?

It seems so. In the entire Immortal Realm, only a Quasi-Saint level expert has such a great means of concealing cause and effect, and only a Quasi-Saint cannot calculate it.

That's right.

Although he didn't know Lu Yuan and had never heard of the name, how could a disciple of a quasi-saint pretend to be someone from another sect?

It seems I just haven't heard of it before, so I won't dwell on it.

After praising Jiang Ming, Senior Brother Xuanfa then protected Jiang Ming behind him, preventing Longma Buddha from poaching him.

At the same time, this senior disciple of Xuanfa also put forward his idea of ​​a magical duel.

He came from the Human Sect this time to fight against the Dragon Horse Buddha. If it weren't for Jiang Ming, he would have gone up just now, but it's not too late now.

Longma Buddha looked at the senior disciple Xuanfa in front of him.

The Human Sect has always been shrouded in mystery in the Immortal Realm. Moreover, it is backed by the Supreme Lord Laozi, the most senior and powerful of the three patriarchs. Even the World Honored One has commented that the Human Sect's strength is unfathomable.

It is even more terrifying than the flamboyant Chan Sect and the now cowardly Jie Sect.

Master Xuandu was once on par with his teacher, the Buddha. Moreover, as the Buddha said, Master Xuandu rarely made a move and was extremely low-key.

But he could sense back then that the Grand Master Xuandu's strength was probably above his own, and that this person's foundation was terrifying.

The current third-generation disciple of the Human Sect, Senior Brother Xuanfa, is a direct disciple personally trained by Grand Master Xuandu. To be able to become the Senior Brother of the Human Sect, one's strength is definitely not a joke.

He must also possess laws, otherwise he wouldn't have become the senior disciple of the Human Teachings.

Longma Buddha has absolute confidence in himself and dares to set up a challenge to the geniuses from all directions.

But confidence is not blind self-confidence. Just now, Lu Huo from the Chan Sect was able to withstand 45 of his moves, not to mention the senior brother from the Ren Sect.

The moment Senior Brother Xuanfa stood there, the pressure on Buddhist disciple Longma instantly increased.

Although the World Honored One said that he was exceptionally talented, a top figure in the Immortal Realm, and would lead the Immortal Realm in the future with few rivals, it does not mean that he had no rivals.

Moreover, even in the future, he will only be hard-pressed to find a worthy opponent, not to mention that there is still a long way to go before the future arrives.

How could Longma Buddha dare to be so arrogant? He was not a money-giving boy, and the Dharma of Buddhism was still Dharma. If he were to engage in a magic duel with Senior Brother Xuanfa like this, wouldn't he be handing over Buddha-level physical skills?

I just gave Jiang Ming a sixteen-foot golden body technique, are you going to give him a Buddha-level physical technique too?
"Impossible," said Longma Buddha. "Sparring is fine, but Senior Brother Xuanfa has a different status. I don't think Senior Brother Xuanfa would fight me for nothing, would he?"

"Junior brother, I'll offer my Buddhist sect's Vulture Peak Buddha-level physical techniques and fist skills. Senior brother, what will you offer as a bonus?"

Longma Buddha spoke frankly.

It is possible for the two of us to fight today, but I am not confident of defeating you, Senior Brother Xuanfa. Moreover, I know you are very powerful, and your first move will definitely be to steal my Buddhist Buddha-level physical techniques.

So I can't be at a disadvantage either. You have to offer something in return, otherwise we can call it a day.

Longma Buddha didn't want to suffer a loss, and Senior Brother Xuanfa naturally understood this principle as well.

He knew his own status was what it was, and it was impossible for him to play dumb like his junior brother Jiang Ming had just done and get the Buddhist sect's Buddha-level martial arts techniques for free.

He was prepared when he came.

Senior Brother Xuanfa said, "If I win, I can choose any one of your Buddhist arts to take with me. If you win, you can choose any one of my Humanist supernatural powers to take with you."

"Ruoping, how about we exchange the supernatural powers and physical techniques of our two religions?"

That would make things fair.

Regardless of who wins or loses, there will be a reward, and if it's a tie, it's simply an exchange, so neither side loses out.

The Dragon Horse Buddha asked, "Is the alchemy technique of Laozi, the founder of the Human Sect, also included?"

It seems he has grand ambitions; he wants someone to teach Laozi the art of alchemy, since Laozi's alchemy skills are extremely famous in the immortal realm.

The business of immortal pills in the celestial realm is almost entirely monopolized by the Golden Elixir Pavilion, the trading market of the Tushita Palace. Even Buddhist sects who want to buy pills have to find someone to teach them or go to the Tushita Palace.

If we could obtain the alchemy techniques of Laozi (the founder of Taoism), we might be able to comprehend some of the profound methods, and perhaps then we could become self-sufficient in the elixirs available on Mount Ling.

If someone could truly understand this, they might even be able to steal business from the Tushita Palace and the Human Sect. That's why the Dragon Horse Buddha asked this question.

Senior Brother Xuanfa simply smiled and said, "Of course it's included, but if you want it, you'll have to have the ability to take it."

Upon hearing this, Longma Buddha was greatly encouraged.

If Laozi's alchemy skills can be exchanged, then don't blame him for using every means at his disposal; he's determined to get this thing.

So what if he's the senior disciple of the Human Teachings School? Today, Longma Buddha is going to get serious.

Senior Brother Xuanfa said to Jiang Ming, "Junior Brother Jiang Ming, you go down first. I'll meet this Buddhist disciple, and we can catch up later."

Senior Brother Xuanfa was very kind and asked Jiang Ming to leave first, while he would learn a thing or two from this Dragon Horse Buddha.

Jiang Ming nodded and left.

As soon as I came down from the void, I saw the teacher and Xiao Huang.

The teacher and Xiao Huang also came here, so Jiang Ming headed towards them.

Lu Huo also noticed this; his pupils contracted the moment he saw Lu Yuan.

That senior, Jiang Ming's teacher, actually came today too.

Lu Huo naturally couldn't pretend he hadn't seen it, so he immediately stepped forward to pay his respects.

Lu Yuan stood in the corner. When Jiang Ming descended from the void, the battle between Longma Buddha and the senior disciple of the Human Sect had already begun. As a result, only a few people paid attention to Jiang Ming, while the rest of the people were focused on the battlefield.

Jiang Ming went straight to his teacher and, upon seeing him, asked, "Teacher, when did you arrive?"

Lu Yuan: "We arrived a long time ago. You played well."

Jiang Ming felt a little embarrassed. He originally wanted to discuss this matter with his teacher after the teacher came out of seclusion, but the teacher had not come out of seclusion for a long time, and he had waited for a thousand years.

Later, I couldn't wait any longer, so I discussed it with my senior brother and the Golden Horn King and came first.

I never expected that this matter would happen so close to the teacher's, and that I would act on my own initiative without consulting the teacher to challenge the Dragon Horse Buddha, which has attracted attention. I am truly ashamed.

Lu Yuan said, "It's alright. People in the Immortal Realm have strength, and they can't hide it. It's good that things are like this now; you all have to show your talents eventually."

Although Lu Yuan is still wary of some of the top experts in the Immortal Realm.

However, there weren't many things that could truly make him wary; it was just a group of Great Luo Golden Immortals.

But this is my responsibility as a teacher, and it has nothing to do with Jiang Ming and the others.

If, because of his own position as teacher, he were to force his disciples to restrain themselves and prevent them from competing with their peers, then he would be an incompetent teacher.

It's good as it is now. We should fight when necessary. The disciples that Lu Yuan trained are no weaker than the disciples of the three religions.

So what if he's a disciple of Buddha? His own second disciple is already no weaker than Buddha's last disciple.

Lu Yuan himself felt that it was about time to let his disciples make a name for themselves in the Immortal Realm.

As for his entanglement with the Humanist Cult, he could clear things up later. It wasn't a big deal anyway; he hadn't been using the Humanist Cult's name to swindle or deceive anyone, so what was there to fear? (End of Chapter)