Survival in an apartment, starting with a stroke of luck on a plane

The last rays of the setting sun disappeared completely behind the mountains, and Tieshu County was shrouded in darkness.

Lin Yu was practicing thunder magic in his apartment, while his clone was still diligently practicing the Heavenly Eye technique in his study.

Just as he was about to take a short rest, his eyebrows twitched slightly.

He sensed a spiritual energy fluctuation approaching outside the apartment. He went to the window to look and saw a butterfly made of spiritual energy, about the size of a palm's wingspan, and entirely black, silently flapping its wings and hovering in the night.

From the butterfly's mouthparts came the familiar voice of the monk Huiming, tinged with a touch of deliberate enthusiasm:

"Benefactor Lin, I apologize for disturbing you so late at night. I am a humble monk named Huiming. While organizing the Buddhist scriptures in the temple, I accidentally discovered a fragment of a scroll. The cultivation methods recorded on it are ancient and profound."

This humble monk, lacking in knowledge and understanding, has struggled to grasp the meaning. Remembering your insightful views on the path of spiritual practice during the day, I have taken the liberty of inviting you. If you have the time, would you be so kind as to join me tonight at midnight in the meditation room of the rear hall of our temple for further discussion and clarification?

The voice was gentle, and the reason sounded quite reasonable.

But a cold glint appeared on Lin Yu's lips.

The invitation came too quickly, at the perfect time, and directly pointed to a secluded place like the "rear meditation room."

The implications of the Feast at Hongmen were almost undisguised.

Furthermore, Lin Yu was even more curious about how this guy had found him. Had he left some kind of mark on him?

Furthermore, what puzzled Lin Yu even more was that, although he could guess that Monk Huiming's invitation to him was definitely not well-intentioned, he still didn't quite understand why the other party wanted to attack him.

Is Black Buddha Temple the kind of temple that relies on using other cultivators as catalysts for cultivation?

However, after a moment of contemplation, a resolute glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes.

Go! Why not go?

Firstly, the Black Buddha Temple is so mysterious that obtaining its treasures could be an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of evil magic in this world, and even to deduce clues about "ancient methods".

Secondly, since the other party already knows of his existence, there's no way to avoid him, so it's better to take the initiative and seize the upper hand.

Thirdly, and most importantly, he has enough confidence in his current abilities.

According to his observation during the day, Huiming was only at the Bronze level. Even if there were hidden masters in the temple, as long as they did not reach the peak Gold level like Lady Black Mist, he was confident that he could escape unscathed even if he was defeated, thanks to his equipment, skills, and trump cards.

If I can take this opportunity to destroy this temple, I should also gain a lot.

"Tell Master Huiming that I, Lin, will be there on time at midnight," Lin Yu replied to the spiritual butterfly using his spiritual power.

The black butterfly fluttered its wings slightly, turning into specks of black light and disappearing into the night sky.

……

night.

As midnight approaches, the moon hides and the stars fade, it is a dark and windy time of night.

Lin Yu quietly left the apartment, his figure blending into the thick night, and like a ghost, he silently sneaked towards Tieshu County at the foot of the mountain.

The [Heavenly Cloak] emits a barely perceptible shimmer in the darkness, helping him conceal his presence.

At midnight, the Black Buddha Temple was as silent as a giant tomb.

The vibrant aroma of incense during the day was replaced by a cold, stale smell, and the tall temple walls cast menacing shadows in the darkness.

Only in the deepest part of the temple, in the rear hall, could a faint, dim light peek through the cracks in the windows, like the eyes of a lurking beast.

Lin Yu arrived at the seemingly dilapidated meditation room as promised.

Perhaps Huiming had made arrangements in advance, so he entered the temple with ease and no one stopped him.

He took a deep breath and pushed open the mottled wooden door.

The scene inside made Lin Yu raise an eyebrow slightly. Unlike the dilapidated exterior, the interior of this Zen room was magnificent and resplendent, with a strange smell of spices mixed with blood permeating the air.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the terrifying black Buddha statue that is three zhang tall, made up of writhing flesh, twisted limbs and countless painful faces.

In front of the Buddha statue, three people sat upright on three purplish-black prayer cushions.

Besides the well-known Huiming, there were two other old monks with skin as black as charcoal and deep, obscure breaths.

"Benefactor Lin is indeed a man of integrity. Please have a seat." Huiming greeted him with a warm smile and introduced them, "These two are my uncles, the pillars of my Black Buddha Division. This is Uncle Heisha, the abbot of this temple, who oversees all the precepts and practices within the temple."

This is Uncle-Master Hei Chen, the abbot of this temple, a profound scholar of Buddhism, whose cultivation is unfathomable.

His tone was very respectful.

Uncle-Master Heisha nodded slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Please sit down, young friend. The ancient scroll that Huiming mentioned is indeed real. The methods on it seem to involve ancient techniques for tempering the soul and sublimating life, which may be beneficial to you."

His words were brief, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Uncle Hei Chen scrutinized Lin Yu carefully, his venomous eyes seeming to see right through him. He slowly said, "Young friend Lin, your aura is pure and your foundation is solid. You are indeed a rare talent. If you receive guidance from the true Dharma, your future will be limitless."

Lin Yu did not sit down as instructed, but stood at the doorway, his gaze calmly sweeping over the three men before finally settling on the Buddha statue exuding an ominous aura. He said indifferently, "Thank you for your kindness, three masters. May I ask where that ancient scripture is now? May I have the honor of seeing it?"

Huiming smiled and said, "Don't be impatient, benefactor. The true meaning of the Dharma cannot be fully contained in bamboo and silk. Its essence often requires one to understand it intuitively."

He pointed to the Buddha statue: "For example, the image of the Buddha Mother enshrined in our temple contains profound truths. You may wish to calm your mind and contemplate it, and perhaps you will gain something from it."

Uncle Hei Chen interjected, his tone seductive: "Indeed, young friend, do you know that someone with such a clear soul and abundant vital energy as you is a rare find, perhaps only once in a thousand years?"

While following ancient methods and progressing step by step may be feasible, if one is willing to forge a different path, such as... resonating with the image of the Buddha Mother and dedicating a portion of one's body and mind, one might instantly gain power far exceeding that of arduous practice.

His words became increasingly blatant, and greed grew stronger in his eyes.

Lin Yu sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm: "Oh? To dedicate oneself? May I ask how that dedication is made? Could the master explain it more clearly?"

Just then, the black Buddha statue, which had been silent all along, seemed to sense the pure aura emanating from Lin Yu that was out of place in this world, and it twitched very slightly.

An indescribable longing spread like ripples.

Hei Sha, Hei Chen, and Hui Ming all shuddered at the same time, their eyes instantly filled with fanaticism and greed.

They originally wanted to get more information out of her, but the "hunger" and "desire" conveyed by the Buddha Mother made them unable to restrain themselves any longer.

"Since you are so eager for knowledge, we will let you experience it for yourself!" The old monk in black suddenly opened his pale eyes wide and shouted sharply, "Binding Spirit Array, activate!"

In an instant, the twisted runes on the walls of the hall suddenly lit up with a dark light, weaving into a huge net of light. The powerful binding force was like an invisible shackle, wrapping around Lin Yu from all directions, trying to restrict his movements and seal his spiritual power.

Almost simultaneously, the old monk Hei Chen vanished from his spot like a ghost. The next instant, a withered, black hand with nails gleaming with a cold, eerie blue light silently struck Lin Yu's vital point on the back, accompanied by a chilling wind.

Meanwhile, Monk Huiming formed hand seals and chanted incantations, activating the power of the formation. At the same time, several poisoned black daggers slid out from his sleeve, ready to be unleashed.

Faced with this sudden and fierce attack, Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a cold light.

"That's exactly what we've been waiting for—for you to reveal your true colors!"

His internal magical power surged and circulated, and the crimson light of his Hun Tian Cloak shone brightly, like a burning flame, burning and neutralizing most of the binding force that enveloped him.

At the same time, he spread his five fingers on his left hand, and lightning gathered in his palm, making crackling sounds.

"Five Thunder Dharma!"

Boom!

A white arc of lightning, thicker and more intense than before, like a divine punishment from the heavens, slammed down on Huiming, who was directly controlling the array, and the restless Buddha statue.

The supremely yang and powerful force of thunder is the natural nemesis of these yin and evil things.

Wherever the lightning passed, the array's light net twisted violently. Huiming was so frightened that he hurriedly stopped casting the spell and dodged in a sorry state. The poisonous spikes were even hit by the aftershocks of the lightning arc and instantly turned into molten iron.

As for the sneak attack from behind, Lin Yu didn't even turn around. His [Heavenly Eye] had already been activated when the other party made the move, which allowed him to be fully aware of Hei Chen's actions.

Just as the poisonous palm was about to reach his body, he slightly turned his body, and his right hand shot out like lightning, striking first and grabbing the old monk's wrist with perfect precision.

"How is this possible?!" The old monk Hei Chen was shocked. He felt as if his wrist was clamped by steel, and an irresistible force came. His sinister true energy, which he had cultivated for many years, dissipated instantly, like ice and snow meeting the sun in spring.

Lin Yu snorted coldly, exerted force from his waist, and swung his arm.

The old monk Hei Chen was like a broken doll, swung up violently, and slammed into the still-shaken monk Huiming, who had just dodged the lightning strike.

"Ah!" the old monk in black exclaimed, but it was too late.

"puff--!"

The two collided solidly, the sound of bones cracking was sickening, and they both coughed up black blood mixed with fragments of internal organs, collapsing to the ground, instantly losing their fighting ability.

In the blink of an eye, the combined force of the three had already broken two of their attacks. The old monk Black Fiend was both shocked and furious. He slammed his hand on the ground in front of him, and the string of skull prayer beads flew out again, transforming into nine huge, pale white skulls that spewed emerald green ghost fire from their mouths, forming a bizarre formation that bit at Lin Yu from all directions, attempting to trap him.

"You dare to show off your meager skills before an expert?"

A deep blue rose leaped into my hand.

boom!boom!boom!boom!

The demonic bullets imbued with lightning seemed to have eyes, accurately striking the core of each skull.

Lightning, demonic power, and will-o'-the-wisp collided, creating a violent explosion. The nine skulls let out mournful howls in succession, before being purified by the supreme yang lightning power and dissipating into wisps of green smoke.

Upon seeing this, the old monk in black was terrified and turned to pounce on the Buddha statue, crying out, "Buddha Mother, save me..."

"Stay!"

Lin Yu activated [Spatial Leap], his figure vanished instantly, and the next moment he appeared in front of the Black Fiend Old Monk like a ghost. The cold and beautiful blade of the [Evil Ghost Sword], carrying a sinister ghostly aura and a trace of moonlight, was firmly held against his neck, the sharp sword energy piercing his skin painfully.

"Now, can you answer my question properly?" Lin Yu's voice was icy, devoid of any emotion: "What exactly is this 'Buddha Mother' you speak of? Why have you suddenly targeted me?"

The old monk, feeling the death threat looming over his neck, trembled violently, his face ashen. He stammered, "It's...it's the Buddha Mother...she sensed you...your soul and body...are too pure...like...like the legendary 'Immaculate Body'...to the Buddha Mother it's...it's the supreme elixir...devouring you...the Buddha Mother might be able to...to fully awaken...and even go further..."

Lin Yu instantly understood; so that's how it is.

He wasn't too puzzled. This so-called immaculate body was probably caused by his habit of drinking pure spiritual spring water whenever he was afraid of being tainted by the strange aura in the spiritual energy.

Thinking about it this way, I do seem to be "purer" than the NPCs in this game world, or even the players who have just entered the game.

Thinking about this, Lin Yu felt that he should reduce the frequency of drinking spiritual spring water in the future, so as not to attract the attention of other messy things.

boom!

Just as the old monk Black Fiend revealed the truth, a sudden change occurred!

The terrifying Buddha statue, which had been lifeless, seemed to be completely activated by the words "Immaculate Body," and its massive body began to throb violently, like a heartbeat.

The countless black chunks of flesh, broken limbs, and distorted faces that make up the body writhe and squeeze wildly, emitting a sticky sound that makes your scalp crawl.

The Buddha statue's enormous vertical pupils suddenly opened to their fullest extent, no longer containing dark red vortexes, but a pure, ultimate darkness that seemed capable of swallowing all light.

An indescribable, terrifying pressure, like a tangible tsunami, crashed down. The entire magnificent golden palace groaned under its own weight, the golden walls cracked, the inlaid gems fell to the ground, and the ground shook violently.

The oppressive aura was mixed with endless pain, resentment, and madness...

"Ugh... Buddha Mother... has awakened... It's over..." The heavily injured Huiming and Heichen uttered desperate murmurs upon seeing this scene, their eyes then becoming vacant, as if their souls had been sucked away.

The Buddha statue's enormous mouth, composed of countless tiny mouths, slowly opened, revealing a throat as deep as an abyss.

A voice, so gentle it sent chills down your spine, yet resonated deep within your soul: "Pure...immaculate...return...enter my embrace...attain great liberation...enjoy bliss..."

With that sound, an irresistible and terrifying suction force burst forth from the Buddha statue's mouth, directly impacting the three black monks!

"No! Buddha Mother, spare us! We are your most loyal servants!" the old monk in black screamed in terror, but it was no use.

Like Huiming and Heichen on the ground, he was grabbed by an invisible force and thrown into the gaping maw like three fallen leaves. His screams were cut short as he was swallowed by the endless darkness.

The process was extremely fast; Lin Yu didn't even have time to stop it.

By the time he realized what was happening and tried to attack the Buddha statue, the guy had already taken off, broken through the roof, and flown into the sky.

And the monastery, after its roof was breached, immediately began to sway and collapse.

Boom!

"Grass!"

Lin Yu cursed angrily and quickly raised his right hand. Countless vines burst forth from his wrist, blocking the collapsing roof and the rubble.

Then, the Hun Tian Cloak behind Lin Yu quickly enveloped him, and he too flew off the roof.

However, just after Lin Yufei left the Zen temple, he saw a scene that made his pupils shrink.

Above the temple, countless chains appeared beneath the eerie Buddha statue, and on each chain was bound a dark-skinned monk.

bang bang bang...

Without saying a word, Lin Yu pulled out the Azure Rose and started shooting it all out.

At the same time, he stretched out his left hand, and a huge bolt of lightning erupted, heading straight for the Buddha statue.

hum!

To Lin Yu's surprise, his attack seemed to have accelerated the Buddha statue's movements. As soon as his attack was launched, the chains retracted at their fastest speed. At the same time, the single eye on the Buddha statue's face spat out a large amount of black blood, forming a shield in front of it and blocking the most powerful lightning.

The bullet from Azure Rose did indeed shatter its body, but it was quickly repaired.

The Buddha statue, which had devoured three cultivators and all the monks in the temple, was now surging with power like a volcanic eruption.

In an instant, it broke through the silver level barrier and reached the gold level.

Lin Yu scoffed, but wasn't particularly worried.

Although this guy is a Gold-level being, his energy intensity is much weaker than that of the Black Mist Lady.

I can handle it myself.

The black aura surrounding the Buddha statue flowed like a living thing, and within the aura, countless distorted and painful human faces could be clearly seen wailing, crying, and chanting distorted scriptures that drove people mad.

This golden-level evil aura and enormous energy fluctuations, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattered all of Black Buddha's arrays and clearly spread throughout the entire Iron Tree County.

Within the county, countless people who were fast asleep were awakened by the noise, but no one dared to leave their homes to investigate.

Even when fully awake, they only dare to hide in their blankets at home, trembling with fear.

If strange occurrences happen in the county town at night, do not go out, do not be curious, stay at home and hide. This will give you the best chance of survival.

This is the experience passed down by countless ordinary people in this world at the cost of their lives.

In a secret room in the backyard of the Tieshu County government office.

Master Wumu was facing a grime-covered bronze mirror, carefully scraping away the pus from the ever-growing tumors on his face with a knife. Suddenly, he froze, jerked his head up, and his eyes, hidden in the crevices of the tumors, were filled with utter horror.

"This...this aura...is it from the Black Buddha Temple? No! Those three monks couldn't be this strong. What is it? Could there be other old monsters hiding in the Black Buddha Temple?"

There's another kind of magic power... why does it feel somewhat familiar?

The dagger clattered to the ground in his hand, his body trembling slightly with fear. Ignoring the pustules on his face, he ran quickly to the bottom of the secret chamber, pulled out a black token, and then rapidly infused it with magic power.

Deep in Tiger Tooth Mountain, east of the city, lies a cave filled with a foul, fishy stench.

A deep, ferocious tiger's roar suddenly rang out, causing rubble to fall from the cave walls.

In the darkness, a pair of enormous, scarlet beast eyes opened, filled with vigilance, anger, and a hint of barely concealed fear.

"My God! What the hell is this thing? Its aura is so powerful." A hoarse, heavy voice echoed in the cave, filled with obvious surprise.

Inside the Black Buddha's Secret Hall, the fully awakened "Buddha Mother" focused all her "attention" on the only "delicacy" in the room—Lin Yu.

"Only by taking refuge can one attain liberation..." The Buddha statue emitted a seductive, demonic voice. At the same time, hundreds and thousands of strange arms of varying thickness, composed of severed limbs, appeared on its enormous body, like a horde of demons dancing wildly, reaching out to grab Lin Yu from all directions.

Each arm contained terrifying power capable of tearing through metal, creating black spatial ripples with each swing. Even more frightening was the dense, malevolent aura clinging to the arms, which acted like a deadly poison, constantly eroding Lin Yu's magical shield.

Lin Yu's expression was extremely solemn, but his eyes remained calm.

He pushed his speed to the limit, leaving afterimages in the limited space, while the willow vines and the Hun Tian cloak danced incessantly, narrowly blocking and dodging these ghostly hands.

At the same time, the Azure Rose kept spewing flames, and lightning bullets drew dazzling trajectories in the air, accurately hitting arms and exploding into clouds of black mist.

The demon sword in his right hand was wielded with impenetrable speed, its moon-like sword energy crisscrossing and severing any approaching demonic hands. The howls of the sword spirit demon clashed with the demonic sounds of the Buddha statue.

At the same time, Liu Xiangxiang and the other silver-level ghost also flew out from the evil ghost sword to help Lin Yu block the attack.

However, the Buddha statue has an extremely strong regenerative ability; the severed arm was quickly reattached or grew back by wriggling flesh.

The omnipresent wailing Buddhist chants, like countless fine needles, relentlessly attacked Lin Yu's sea of ​​consciousness. If it weren't for his high mental attribute of 49 points and the protection of his Heavenly Eye, he would probably have already lost his mind.

The battle seemed to be at a stalemate, with neither Lin Yu nor the Buddha statue able to gain the upper hand.

"We can't delay any longer!" A resolute glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes.

He suddenly used the now-cooled-down [Spatial Jump] again, creating some distance and temporarily escaping the area with the densest concentration of arms.

With a flick of his wrist, the symbiotic willow vine shot out and pierced the ground beneath his feet.

"The Power of the Earth: Plant Life Models!"

boom--!

A vast and boundless life energy erupted from the insertion point of the flower vine like a volcanic eruption, and the symbiotic willow vine grew and expanded wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In the blink of an eye, a giant plant life form, over ten meters tall and larger than the Buddha statue, stood in the hall.

Countless thick, emerald-green vines danced wildly like giant pythons, while the sturdy willow branches whistled through the air.

Meanwhile, the beautiful flowers blooming on the willow trees emitted a calming fragrance, temporarily dispelling some of the evil and resentment.

The powerful life force and the earth's divine power blocked the eerie Buddhist chants that permeated the Buddha statue. Lin Yu, standing beside it, instantly felt much more comfortable in his ears and mind.

"Beat it up!"

Lin Yu quickly gave the order.

The plant life let out a silent roar. The will of the flower spirit in the willow tree sensed its master's anger and quickly launched an attack. Hundreds of vines, like a giant net, covered the Buddha statue, entangled and bound its countless arms.

The vibrant pollen spread, carrying a strong hallucinogenic and numbing effect, causing the Buddha statue's movements to become noticeably slow and chaotic.

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