There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 309 All Laws Are What I Need
After expressing his feelings, the old monk Jingyan paced back and forth for a moment, then suddenly stopped, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

“Simply offering protection and courtesy is insufficient to establish a deep connection with the Dharma. Benefactor Chen possesses profound Buddha-nature and radiant wisdom. Ordinary Buddhist teachings are unlikely to reach his eyes. Only by guiding him with genuine and profound teachings can he truly feel the sincerity and depth of our Lotus Dharma Realm!”

Upon realizing this, he immediately turned around and instructed another disciple who was standing not far away: "Go and fetch the rubbings of the three classics, 'Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra,' 'Silent Zen Light,' and 'Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power,' from the Sutra Repository. Send them to Benefactor Chen's retreat and tell him that it is a small token of my respect for him to study and relieve his boredom. Do not refuse."

Upon hearing this, the disciple looked surprised.

These three techniques are all superior profound skills secretly passed down in the Lotus Realm, and cannot be lightly taught to anyone who is not a core true disciple!
The Lotus Platform Illumination Profound Mantra can cultivate the mind and stabilize one's nature, and also has a certain ability to sense and calculate. The Nirvana Zen Light condenses the Buddha's essence, and the Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power is a top-level killing and protection technique at the Nascent Soul level. There have even been rumors that people with profound Buddha-nature can unleash a life-threatening strike that can shake the Dharma form!
These three elements complement each other, forming a broad and direct path leading directly to the Dharma!

"Grandmaster, this..." The disciple hesitated slightly.

"Go quickly!" The old monk Jingyan waved his hand. "In extraordinary times, we must do extraordinary things. If we can forge a deep karmic connection through this and win over Benefactor Chen's heart to our sect, it would be worthwhile even if we had to empty the entire library!"

"Disciple understands!" The disciple said no more and hurried to the Sutra Repository.

The disciple took the order and left. Not long after, another monk hurried over and whispered, "Grandmaster, the Elder Council has sent word that they have received an official document from the Celestial Dynasty government, hoping that we can make some leniency and allow the Sky Patrol Division to enter the temple and take someone back for questioning."

Without even lifting his eyelids, the old monk Jingyan said, “The elders are advanced in years and should focus on their spiritual cultivation and understanding of the Dharma. They need not meddle in such worldly affairs. You should directly reply to the Immortal Dynasty and say that this is an internal matter of our Buddhist sect, with its own rules and regulations. It is not necessary for outsiders to interfere, and even less should outsiders be allowed to meddle.”

The monk who delivered the message was taken aback, but dared not ask any further questions. He could only bow and reply "Yes," then turn and quickly leave.

After the others had gone far away, another trusted disciple who had been standing by stepped forward, looking puzzled, and whispered, "Master, just now, the Buddhist aura from Benefactor Chen's side soared into the sky, and the commotion was so immense. How could the Elders' Council of the Back Mountain have been completely unaware? Since they know that Benefactor Chen possesses supreme Buddhist affinity, why would they send someone to plead for a mere document from the Immortal Dynasty government? This seems somewhat illogical."

"You see, you're still too naive," the old monk Jingyan shook his head slightly and instructed, "The elders have their reasons for sitting in those positions. They need to maintain their connections with various parties, so they have to put on a show and say the right things. This time, I firmly refused, and they can then tell the Immortal Dynasty that they have tried their best to mediate. However, since my attitude was firm, they could do nothing about it. In this way, I have also given an explanation to the Immortal Dynasty."

The disciple nodded, keeping these words in mind, but couldn't help asking, "Then why not spread the word about Benefactor Chen's abilities? Surely no one would dare to provoke Benefactor Chen then?"

"In this way, we will attract the great sects of the Western Wilderness. How can we then worship the true Buddha?" Monk Jingyan looked out of the temple. "Moreover, the world is never short of those who will not shed tears until they see the coffin. You have traveled to the Western Wilderness and should know the stories of various countries. There have been great powers that have prepared their armies and made their military might magnificent. They even held military parades and showed off their fangs. But the surrounding countries still looked down on them and provoked them. It's not that they are blind, but that they are taking chances, driven by interests or by habit. They only know to be in awe when they are truly in battle, suffer great losses, and are battered and bruised."

Upon hearing this, the young disciple recalled the past events among the kingdoms of the Western Wilderness, and nodded with a look of realization, deeply agreeing: "Master's teachings are correct; it was I who was foolish."

Inside the quiet room, Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

Having just faced the projection of the Ancient Buddha of Wonderful Truth, he managed to frighten the opponent away with the power of the Dao Fruit, but the pressure of the Dharma Form level was still extraordinary. Now that his mind was calm, he immediately noticed that many subtle parts of his body had unknowingly shown signs of becoming more sanctified, and some of his thoughts were showing a tendency to transform into Buddhist Zen!
If this is not controlled and dispelled, over time, it may indeed subtly influence them, causing them to yearn for the Buddhist path!

Along with it, the newly formed chaotic divine thought in the Purple Mansion, which contained mixed incense and vow power, also seemed to be stimulated and became restless, wanting to break free from the suppression and take the lead!
But now that Chen Qing had freed up his hands, he used his overwhelming will to suppress it once again!
"The power of the Dharma form is truly astounding! It seems that finding a suitable method to refine the spirit, neutralize the poison of the incense, and stabilize one's own Daoist will is of utmost urgency! Otherwise, if this dream body were to fight someone in the future, one careless move could lead to trouble at home!"

As he was pondering, he heard some noises outside the courtyard, as if someone was coming. He immediately sensed something and felt a flutter in his heart.

Mang Shou Tuo, who was guarding outside the door, thought that Chen Qing was still in seclusion and was about to stop him as instructed, when Chen Qing's voice reached his ears: "It's alright, let him in."

A moment later, a disciple of Kuchan Temple respectfully entered the meditation room carrying a jade slip and presented it to him: "Benefactor Chen, this is a copy of three cultivation methods sent by Master Jingyan on my orders. Please study them for your amusement. I hope you will accept it with a smile."

"Thank you for your trouble." Chen Qing took the jade slip, and without testing it, he immediately immersed his divine sense into it and quickly browsed through it.

A few breaths later, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

These three cultivation techniques were exactly what he needed right now!

The "Nirvana Zen Light" is dedicated to condensing Buddhist essence. Its method expounds that "all phenomena are impermanent, subject to birth and death. When birth and death cease, Nirvana is bliss." It emphasizes refining and purifying one's own magical power and even external spiritual energy in the cycle of birth and death, transforming it into a wisp of Zen light containing the true meaning of Nirvana, which is extremely powerful.

"This method is remarkably similar to the 'Starry Night Calamity Light' that I obtained!"

After probing with his divine sense for a moment, Chen Qing's gaze sharpened.

The Starry Calamity Light is one of his foundations, but it originates from the outside world and involves the birth and death of stars and the Gate of Mysterious Female. It has an extremely high status and unparalleled power, but precisely because its status is too high, apart from his main body, other dream bodies cannot directly borrow its power, and his cultivation accumulation is even slower.

"The method of condensing the 'Silent Zen Light' may accelerate the cultivation of the Star Silence Tribulation Light, and even gradually transform it into a Nascent Soul-level protective divine power that can be stably used!"

As Chen Qing pondered this, he vaguely sensed that, despite only a simple comprehension, the essence of the "Silent Zen Light" resonated subtly with the half-dormant Demon Buddha Dao Fruit deep within his Purple Mansion.

"This method might even be able to unlock the power of the Dao Fruit!"

Thinking this, his divine sense returned to the third cultivation technique.

The Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power!
This technique is simple and clear; it is a Nascent Soul level protective and killing technique!
It emphasizes transforming oneself into a Vajra, igniting the wrathful fire of Buddhism, subduing demons and monsters, and is unparalleled in its ferocity. In any sect, it would be an absolute treasure, not to be lightly passed on to anyone other than the core true teachings.

"My third dream body is lacking in supernatural powers, and the Kuchan Temple has really gone to great lengths to establish this connection! They're all catering to my desires!" Chen Qing couldn't help but sigh. "This sincerity makes me feel a little ashamed. Fortunately, I was planning to obtain the Demon Buddha's Dao Fruit anyway. If I succeed, I will be a leader in the Buddhist sect and can help the Kuchan Temple out, which will repay this favor. If I fail, I'm afraid this body will not survive, so there's no need to think about it so much."

He continued to investigate the details of the "Vajra Subduing Demons Divine Power" when his divine thought suddenly stopped at the end of the method!
It is mentioned that if a Nascent Soul cultivator practices this method, he will spare no effort to expend his life essence and activate his fundamental Buddhist essence, combining it with the instantaneous burst of spiritual energy throughout his body, so that he can push the power of his supernatural abilities to the extreme, and even shake the Dharma form with a single blow!
"Shake the Dharma Form?" Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat!
What kind of being is the Dharma Image True Lord?
Its Dharma form contains the path of cultivation and duties, and is nearly indestructible. Within its domain, words become law! Chen Qing had just experienced its power; even if an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator exerted all their strength, they would find it difficult to damage the essence of the Dharma form!

This method claims that it can unleash a strike that can shake a Dharma body with the power of a Nascent Soul level!
"Then this method is truly quite remarkable."

Of course, the cost was also extremely high.

According to the jade slip, once this method is used, the practitioner's own Buddhist aura will be nearly exhausted, the spiritual energy in the whole body will be depleted, and the mind and soul will also wither due to excessive overdraft, almost equivalent to a useless person, and it will be difficult to recover without a heaven-defying opportunity or a long period of time.

"Pain and dedication, Buddhist spirit, spiritual energy..."

Chen Qing's mind raced, and a bold idea took root in his head!

"The demonic and Buddhist spiritual essence that I cannot actively summon is as vast as the sea! Within the spiritual gate of my abdomen, there is an almost inexhaustible supply of spiritual energy! If I were to use these two to replace what is needed to unleash this supernatural power, could I turn this blow that shakes the Dharma form into a normal occurrence?"

Even with Chen Qing's calm demeanor, this thought stirred a slight tremor within him!

If he succeeds, it means that the power of his basic attack will reach the level of shaking the Dharma Form!
Even if the Dharma Image True Lord possesses all sorts of supernatural abilities, he would probably have to temporarily avoid the brunt of this relentless offensive, each strike capable of shaking his very foundation!
"However, one key element is still missing."

Chen Qing quickly calmed down again.

"Even if Buddhist energy and spiritual energy can be borrowed, the consumption of mental energy and concentration is still unavoidable. To unleash such terrifying power, the burden on the mind and body is still enormous. Frequent use will inevitably damage the foundation! Therefore, once I have the time, I must find a way to solve the problem of the mental and physical burden. If I can succeed, I will have another trump card!"

With this thought in mind, he focused his mind and finally landed on the "Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra".

This Dharma name contains "Awakening and Illumination" and is also called "Probing the Mystery." It is a superior method of deduction and perception in Buddhism, which can illuminate the cause and effect, the flow of Qi, and glimpse a glimpse of heavenly secrets amidst the myriad phenomena, and sense good fortune and misfortune.

Ordinary cultivators who practice this method must have a clear mind and visualize the lotus platform in silence, using their mind and spirit as a guide, in order to vaguely sense the causal entanglements related to themselves and glimpse some fragments of the future.

However, Chen Qing only glanced at the method twice before his mind stirred!
"Excellent method! Just what I need!"

All along, the methods of calculation he had come into contact with were scattered and superficial. He could make some calculations about minor matters, but when it came to major causes and effects, he was often powerless and could only see things through a fog.

But this "Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra" is different!

This method is a secret technique for calculation at the Nascent Soul stage. It can not only sense one's own fortune or misfortune, but also capture the trajectory of heavenly secrets in the dark and deduce the development of things. It is extremely mysterious!
On a whim, Chen Qing's mind stirred slightly, and following the instructions of the Dharma, he tried to visualize his body as a lotus platform, calming his mind.

In an instant, deep within his Purple Mansion, the half-dormant Demon Buddha Dao Fruit seemed to be drawn by something and trembled slightly!
"Om-"

A profound and mysterious sensation emanated from the Dao Fruit, blending with the essence of the Dharma of the Lotus Platform Awakening and Profound Mantra!

The next instant, Chen Qing felt as if his divine sense had broken free from its restraints and suddenly soared up!

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed!

It was no longer a scene inside the room, but countless threads, some thick and some thin, some bright and some dark, extending from nothingness and wrapping around him!
The thread of cause and effect!

Some of the dishes, with their deep, dark colors, exuded a sense of danger, making him wary.

When Chen Qing focused his attention on the thickest threads of cause and effect, he could vaguely sense that at the end of the threads, someone was whispering his name, "Chen Qiu"!
"This is very similar to the legendary realm where great supernatural beings sense the presence of others when their names are mentioned!" Chen Qing's heart stirred slightly, and he clicked his tongue in amazement. "The Lotus Platform Awakening Profound Mantra itself should not have this mystery. It must be because of that half of the Demon Buddha Dao Fruit that the two combined to give rise to such a wondrous ability!"

He then realized that although the Demon Buddha Dao Fruit seemed impossible to actively utilize, as long as one cultivated a suitable Buddhist technique, one could gradually leverage its power, causing it to actively cooperate and display all sorts of incredible mysteries!
"Indeed, choosing to infiltrate the Buddhist sect and use their techniques to explore the mysteries of the Dao Fruit was the right path!"

With this in mind and driven by curiosity, Chen Qing no longer hesitated. He carefully extended his divine sense along the thickest and most dangerous thread of cause and effect, figuring that if the other party was prepared or even had the ability to counter, he would immediately sever this probing thought.

With that thought, the divine sense transcended spatial barriers and traversed the mysterious realm of cause and effect.

The atmosphere was solemn in the mountains and forests outside the temple.

Yan Feng stood with his hands behind his back on a piece of green rock, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

He had just reported through a communication talisman that "Chen Qiu" in the Kuchan Temple was being treated as an honored guest. Then he noticed some strange phenomena in the temple. Not knowing the specifics, he became even more worried.

Soon, a reply arrived, stating that they were aware of the situation and were communicating with the higher-ups at Kuchan Temple and even the Lotus Dharma Realm behind it through official channels. They then instructed Yan Feng and the others to hold their positions for the time being and await further instructions.

"Communication? Smoothing things over?" Yan Feng frowned upon receiving the reply. "Do you think you can get those monks to hand over the person just by issuing a few official documents and saying a few polite words? Naïve! Our Immortal Dynasty is ultimately the ruler of this place, and the majesty of the law cannot be violated! How can we engage in a weak inquiry? We should strike with lightning speed. Do you think that temple would oppose the Immortal Dynasty just to protect Chen Qiu?"

(End of this chapter)