The Eastern Emperor of all Heavens did not wish to become a Buddha.

Chapter 28 A Different Kind of "Great Brahma Prajna"

The melodious tolling of bells echoed over Mount Sumeru, announcing the start of a new day.

Inside the meditation room, Zhong Xu slowly withdrew his energy, waking up from his meditation and opening his eyes.

Listening to the melodious tolling of the bell, his soul seemed to be cleansed, and a Buddhist verse he had heard in a past life surfaced in his mind:
The evening drum and morning bell awaken those who seek fame and fortune in the world; the chanting of scriptures and the recitation of Buddha's name call back those who have lost their way in the sea of ​​suffering.
'Hehe, I'm really starting to look more and more like a real monk these days.'

Shaking his head slightly, Zhong Xu took a deep breath, suppressing his thoughts for the moment, and stood up, opened the door, and went out, thinking of his 'teacher', the Demon Buddha Ananda.

Xiaotianyin Temple is ancient and tranquil, with the faint sound of scriptures echoing from within, carrying a touch of Zen.

As Zhong Xu admired the serene and elegant scenery of pine and bamboo trees, he followed the familiar road and arrived at an ancient Buddhist temple.

Upon entering the Buddha Hall, an elderly monk in a red robe with snow-white eyebrows sat cross-legged in the main seat. He was none other than Puhong, the abbot of Tianyin Temple.

Beside Puhong was a young monk dressed in a moon-white robe, who was none other than Faxiang.

"Master Fahai has arrived."

Pu Hong's eyes shone with compassion and peace. He pointed to the prayer mat beside him and said in a kind tone, "Sit down."

"Thank you very much, Uncle Puhong."

Zhong Xu didn't say much. After bowing, he sat down on the futon next to him.

Pu Hong fiddled with the prayer beads in his hand, a kind expression on his face: "Nephew Fahai, at the request of Junior Brother Puzhi, this old monk will today impart to you the supreme lineage of our Tianyin Temple, the Great Brahma Prajna. I hope that you will uphold the righteous path in the future and live up to the trust placed in you by Junior Brother Puzhi."

'ah? ’

Zhong Xu's body stiffened slightly, and a barely perceptible look of doubt appeared in his eyes.

Wasn't the cultivation method that my cheap master taught me before the Great Brahma Prajna?

Although he had some doubts, Zhong Xu did not show them too much, but said, "Thank you, Uncle Puhong!"

He wanted to see if the "Great Brahma Prajna" taught by the Venerable Master Puzhi was the same as the practice that the Venerable Master Puhong was about to teach.

"Ah."

Pu Hong smiled and nodded, then began to explain the practice and scriptures of the Great Brahma Prajna.

'It really is different!'

Upon hearing the cultivation techniques and scriptures mentioned by Pu Hong, Zhong Xu's eyes twitched involuntarily.

Good heavens, it turns out that the cultivation method I practiced before was not the authentic "Great Brahma Prajna", but the exclusive version for the Demon Buddha.

No wonder that when the cultivation technique is practiced in both forward and reverse directions, a situation of Buddha and demon becoming one can occur.

Zhong Xu originally thought that all the monks in Tianyin Temple had the potential to become demons, but now it seems that only his cheap master and he himself are the true demon-Buddha unity!

However, listening to Pu Hong's authentic recitation of "The Great Brahma Prajna," Zhong Xu had only one feeling.

This technique is too simple.

Whether it was because his understanding and perception of Buddhism were already very profound, or because he had practiced the demonic version of the "Great Brahma Prajna," or because of the golden Buddha and Bodhi seeds in the ocean of his mind, which greatly enhanced his enlightenment, Zhong Xu only listened to the old monk Pu Hong explain it once, and he almost understood the entire method.

This authentic version of "Great Brahma Prajna" is not even comparable to the original first version, let alone the transformed Buddha-demon integrated cultivation method that Zhong Xu is currently practicing.

Moreover, although he had only listened to it once, with Zhong Xu's strong comprehension and understanding, he immediately sensed that there was still something left unsaid in this technique, as if there were even more profound mysteries hidden within it, which even caused a slight fluctuation in the technique within his body.

'A book written in the heavens!'

A name came to mind.

The Buddhist, Taoist, and Demonic traditions of this world all originate from the Heavenly Book, and the Great Brahma Prajna is no exception, originating from the fourth volume of the Heavenly Book. It can be said that the Heavenly Book is a profound technique that integrates the traditions of the Buddhist, Taoist, and Demonic schools.

Since this world of Zhuxian is not the normal world of Zhuxian, but rather a small world originating from the supreme being of all heavens, then the origin of the Heavenly Book must also be extraordinary.

'Integration of Buddhism, Taoism, and Demonism'

Zhong Xu's heart stirred. Thinking of the Buddhist and demonic cultivation technique he was currently practicing, he also developed a slight interest in the Heavenly Book.

If he could gain some insights into the fusion of Buddhism and demonic influence from the Heavenly Book, it might allow him to initially control the duality of Buddhism and demonic intent within his own cultivation technique, making the two less extreme and reducing the chances of him going astray.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xu secretly memorized the book of astronomy.

At this moment, Puhong had finished explaining the practice text of the Great Brahma Prajna Sutra, and his face showed a kind expression: "Nephew Fahai, is there anything you don't understand?"

Pu Hong held this disciple, who was naturally close to Buddhism, in high regard and even chose to personally teach him.

All of this was because of the extraordinary phenomena that this junior disciple had previously displayed, which resembled those of a living Buddha.

In Pu Hong's mind, this junior disciple was very likely to be Qingye Zhenren of Tianyin Temple, and was the hope for carrying forward the Tianyin Temple in the future.

Although monks are supposed to be detached from worldly desires, Puhong has not yet become a Buddha, and he cannot completely relinquish worldly fame. He still has a deep attachment to Tianyin Temple.

Otherwise, he would not have taken up the position of abbot of Tianyin Temple, and his personal cultivation was delayed by worldly affairs, resulting in his Buddhist studies stagnating for many years.

Pu Hong has always harbored a desire to live a secluded life, but due to the lack of successors in his lineage, he has been stubbornly clinging to the status quo.

Now, he has seen the perfect candidate for the next abbot of Tianyin Temple, and he is naturally very interested in him.

If Zhong Xu knew what the old monk Pu Hong was thinking, he would probably immediately look for an opportunity to leave Tianyin Temple.

Unfortunately, he possessed the divine eye, one of the six supernatural powers in Buddhism, but not the mind-reading ability. He was unaware that the old monk in front of him already regarded him as the next abbot of Tianyin Temple.

Upon hearing what the old monk Puhong said, he didn't stand on ceremony and explained some of his misunderstandings about the practice.

At first, Pu Hong was instructing his junior apprentice, but as time went by, the kindness on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of surprise.

This junior disciple not only has a deep understanding of the practice methods and Buddhist scriptures, but also has an extremely strong comprehension of Buddhist scriptures. He can grasp them almost instantly and understand them as soon as he hears them.

Before long, Pu Hong discovered that his junior apprentice's understanding of the cultivation technique was almost on par with his own.

'How is this possible?'

How could such a person exist in the world?

Looking at his junior disciple, whose Buddhist intentions were deeply hidden, even Pu Hong, a highly virtuous monk who had cultivated for over a hundred years, felt somewhat unsettled in his Buddhist mind.

'Could this junior disciple really be the Buddha reincarnated?'

With this in mind, Pu Hong became even more determined in his mind.

This junior disciple is indeed the hope for the future development of Tianyin Temple, and the best candidate to take charge of Tianyin Temple in the future!
On the other hand, through his conversation with the old monk Puhong, Zhong Xu not only gained a deeper understanding of the authentic "Great Brahma Prajna" but also became more certain that this practice was only part of a certain lineage.

This made him even more curious about the celestial book.

After fully understanding the true meaning contained in the authentic "Great Brahma Prajna", Zhong Xu began to try to practice this method under the guidance of the old monk Pu Hong, and to experience the differences between it and the Demon Buddha version.

With a calm and focused mind, one can perceive oneself as a world, concentrate all thoughts and actions, and circulate the scriptures and techniques.

As the cultivation technique circulated, Zhong Xu vaguely sensed a certain Daoist essence remaining within it, and a slight tremor rose in his heart.

By visualizing the golden Buddha in the ocean of his mind and drawing upon the power of the Bodhi seed, Zhong Xu immediately comprehended the profound Daoist principles that caused fluctuations in the Buddha and Demonic intentions within his body through this technique.

(End of this chapter)