Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 376 Fahai is about to improve.
Oh, and by the way, they also elected the fourth Grand Historian, who was said to be the most outstanding talent chosen by his colleagues through a public vote.

I am currently in seclusion studying the secret methods of the Taihuang Calendar and communicating with the Qi of the celestial globe.

The shockwaves shook the righteous path of China, causing widespread panic. Was the enemy in the sky?!
Recently, sword-wielding spirit beasts have been appearing everywhere among the white clouds, which frightens everyone, but everyone wants to find out where the White Lotus Holy Mother is.

After all, that being has not yet descended to earth; perhaps they are still in a weakened state. If only...
Apart from the Pure Land School, which closed itself off due to the matter of the Buddha's relics, other schools once again began traveling the world.

The monk Dao Yi of the Illusionary Transformation Sect even planned to form an alliance to gather righteous experts to deal with the calamity.

This shock caused the heretical sects in China to temporarily lower their guard, taking down their signs and banners to observe the situation. After all, the White Lotus Rebellion did not distinguish between good and evil.

Even in the Shu region, things calmed down for a few days, and the bloodstains receded by dozens of miles.

At this moment, Yan Chixia carried an unconscious, bald man out of that dangerous place.

His body was covered in wounds, his face was so pale it was almost transparent, and he could barely stand.

He glanced behind him with a grim expression. Damn it, he almost got left at the foot of the mountain.

Just as he and his senior brother escaped from Jianmen, their legs gave way and they collapsed unconscious on the roadside like tumbling gourds, where a boy happened to pick them up.

The shock caused the white lotus of the North to experience a mixture of emotions.

The lower classes, oppressed for over a century, yearn to welcome back the Virgin Mary to restore her prestige and bring their vacant homeland back to the world. The upper classes, however, are more divided, their emotions more nuanced.

Of the three remaining Dharma Kings, one left the main altar and went to Jiangnan, while the other two stayed in the north with the leader.

A strange and inexplicable emotion and atmosphere seemed to have appeared across the entire land of China, making the world even more scorching.

With frequent natural disasters and rising man-made calamities, both spiritual practitioners and ordinary people are experiencing restlessness that cannot be vented.

As the fluctuations expand, the world of spiritual practice and the human world begin to draw closer together.

Hospital B3, night.

"Alas, the world is too restless."

"What kind of behavior is this, fighting and killing like this?"

Xu Xuan put down the intelligence report in his hand and marveled at the brilliance of the Grand Historian in the court.

Seven days after returning, Xu Xuan not only reintegrated into the academy's teaching rhythm but also planned the next step for Baoan Hall.

They had a thorough understanding of the hydrology of Jiangnan and had even devised numerous annihilation tactics.

But before he could break the peace, the world descended into chaos.

In just a few days, a massive amount of information was broadcast like a scrolling screen, with various sects, mountain gates, and alliances and ceremonies being held.

So did that historian really see something?

A deep sense of bewilderment lingered in my mind, and I even felt a slight sense of apprehension.

I thought that with the overwhelming karmic force and the White Lotus Hair's ability to shield the heavenly secrets, some of the calculations could be blocked. It seems there are still capable people in the court.

Using three lives and a magical artifact to perform the calculation is ruthless.

But the Holy Mother?

I don't understand, I don't understand, is that guy one of us or an enemy?

Xu Xuan tossed down the thick stack of intelligence, feeling somewhat bewildered for the first time.

This historian is no ordinary man.

I still know very little about the hidden forces within the imperial court; I'd like to have the opportunity to consult with Master Yu.

Of course, what's more important now is to accelerate one's own spiritual practice.

The Holy Father, who had enjoyed a smooth and successful journey, finally encountered a difficult challenge in his spiritual practice.

Besides rigorous practice and accumulating merit, Buddhist practices also require enlightenment.

The Four Realms of the Human World in Pure Land Buddhism:
By taking advantage of the circumstances: He had already entered the White Lotus Dharma upon his arrival, completing the process directly by observing inner emotions and thoughts.

Then, through an extraordinary affinity with Buddhism, he entered this place, shed his mortal body, and formed a sacred embryo.

Bodhicitta: Having a strong desire to get rid of suffering and help others achieve their goals is considered the precursor to exercising the power of vows with Bodhicitta.

Whether it was guiding the three heroes and three wonders to fulfill their wishes or helping the academy reform, it could be considered helping others achieve the right goals.

Not to mention Guo Bei's three great ambitions, which were absolutely exceeded. Breaking through these two realms was as easy as eating and drinking for Xu.

However, the third stage, the state of detachment from desire, requires introspection.

Entering this place allows one to sever the delusions of the desire realm, that is, to be free from the afflictions of the desire realm.

For most monks who have cultivated to the peak of the second realm, severing their own desires is not a problem.

After all, decades of sincere practice and cultivation of the Buddha's mind have completed the preparations, both physically and mentally.

With just a light leap, one can enter the Three Realms.

Perhaps someone's Buddhist teachings are boundless, but so are their demonic thoughts.

If one continues to accumulate merit and fulfill one's great aspirations, one can also break through to higher realms by suppressing demons, but this is too slow.

Since we're already at the very last step, let me use my extraordinary wisdom to gain some insight!
The mind seeks to remember and desires to act; this is called desire! Behold, I enter three realms in one night!

Under the moonlight, the holy monk clasped his hands together, using the White Lotus Method to control his thoughts, and a self-examination began.

First one! Bai Suzhen! These are all friends, why be like this?

Secondly! Do the students of Chongqi Academy who wanted to spread the Dharma count?! And how did those monks spread the Dharma?!

Thirdly! Wanting to change the world's love is considered desire? Am I misunderstanding Buddhism?!
Xu Xuan opened his eyes and discovered a cruel truth.

Although outsiders praise him as a high-ranking monk and a saint, and despite the existence of a small Western Paradise within the Pure Land, he is not truly devoted to Buddhism.
My senior brother never formally taught me, but the sect assumed he had.

I have only read a few scriptures, and the one I have studied most deeply is the Guanyin Heart Sutra by Miss Bai.

So, was the famous Zen Master Fahai a Buddhist novice?

Looking back, in the two years of my spiritual practice, not counting the time spent chanting scriptures, I spent less than ten days seriously studying Buddhist teachings, which is far less than the time spent studying military strategy, Taoist, and Confucian classics.

Even when used, it is mostly in the form of verbal attacks.

The Peak Experience Card didn't leave any insights into clearing the game, so...
Decisively abandon the delusion of breaking through on one's own through secluded cultivation.

"I, Xu Hanwen, have broken through two realms in two years. I should take Ruoxu and Bailian as my goals and walk my own path. Why should I be bound by rules and regulations?"

"Making grand vows, accumulating merits, and cultivating Pure Land are the right paths."

Discard the useless scriptures; the protagonist has his own way of progressing.

He picked up Xiaoqing's "Expansion Plan of Baoantang" and began to study it carefully.

"Xiaoqing writes well."

"Wei Liaozi's theory of writing has reached a certain level of proficiency, and now is a good time to expand it."

"However, recruiting people from independent cultivators may be difficult at first, as not everyone has the same moral standards and inner conviction as Master Mao."

“Cultivation is not easy; wealth, companions, Dharma, and land cannot appear out of thin air.”

"The idea of ​​absorbing and nurturing fresh blood is also good, huh? Huh? Huh?"

Three exclamations of amazement.

"Let's leave Li Yingqiong aside, but when did Yu Yingnan suddenly appear?"

"Could it be that my Bao'an Hall intends to seize the destiny of Mount Shu?"

Filled with confusion, Xu Xuan flicked out a butterfly to summon Baoan Hall for a meeting the next day.

Let's first learn about Yu Yingnan's situation, and then start the summer demon-slaying event.

My progress depends on you.

Sharpening their knives, feeding on demons, they are becoming increasingly like the White Lotus.

The next day, Xu Xuan was called away by Madam Yin after finishing his morning class.

"The Grand Secretary will return soon; be prepared."

I?
What can I prepare?
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