Wizards begin with Occlumency.

"well!!!"

Iris let out a long sigh.

Despite all the precautions, I still ended up getting infected.

"I" truly live up to my reputation as a ruthless individual capable of fighting my way back from other universes to the Wizarding Civilization universe.

He truly deserves to be called a capable person who has managed to hold out until now despite the combined efforts of the five saints of the Wizarding Civilization and the will of the Wizarding World.

Every word and every action has a deeper meaning, and none should be taken at face value.

"What's wrong?"

Forrest noticed Iris's unusual behavior and asked her with concern.

For Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family, the importance of Lotesno, Link, and Iris surpasses everything else.

Hmm... aside from the Great Sages Rivo and Soth.

"It's nothing."

Iris casually responded and left the space.

Seeing this, Forrest didn't press Iris for an answer, nor did he follow her; he simply left on his own.

Although he has stepped down as dean, he still needs to handle many matters concerning Rivoss Academy and the Diomand family.

The most important thing right now is to handle the aftermath of the advance team incident.

Iris came out and found Master Xu Jing standing outside, as if he was waiting for her on purpose.

"What's up?"

With a slight frown, Iris spoke in a less than pleasant tone.

"I'll give you two things."

Master Xujing was not offended and had a smile on his face.

As he spoke, he pulled out two seals from somewhere and handed them to Iris.

"These two seals are also imitations, but they are much better than the original two."

Iris glanced at it and, lo and behold, it was Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal and Jiu Lao Xiandu Seal again.

"What do you mean?"

Without immediately accepting the two seals, Iris asked with some displeasure.

"It didn't mean anything by it, just doing what I could to help."

Master Xu Jing maintained a smile throughout. Seeing that Iris didn't believe him, he unusually revealed a hint of frivolity, raised an eyebrow, and laughed, "Of course, you can also take this as our Celestial Master's Mansion venting our negative emotions towards the remnants of Buddhist civilization."

"I don't quite understand what you're trying to say."

Iris frowned deeply, showing no sign of relaxing, but she accepted the two counterfeit seals, saying, "Anyway, I don't owe you any favors in this matter."

After saying that, Iris turned and left without waiting for Link, Jasmine, and Lotte Snow to break free from their "possession" state.

The imitations of Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal and Jiu Lao Xiandu Seal quietly transformed into a stream of light and entered Iris's brow. Then, following a mysterious connection, it bypassed the defensive system of the Three Great Suns, a remnant of Buddhist civilization, and entered the world that Iris had "possessed".

The white lotus, whose roots had been severed and was about to wither and die, was infused with new life.

This new force is different from the so-called "unborn parents, empty homeland"; it is clear, pure, and carefree.

The so-called "wuwei" (non-action) is to do nothing yet accomplish everything.

Influenced by this force, lotus societies and white lotus believers in various places suddenly understood a principle.

What is united for a long time will inevitably divide, and what is divided for a long time will inevitably unite.

Therefore, they either united or developed separately based on the actual situation, with no fixed pattern and adapting to changing circumstances.

This situation is quite bizarre.

Perhaps, it also exceeded the original intention of those who provided the copies to both parties.

After all, who could have imagined that the enlightenment inspired by the idea of ​​"freedom and inaction" would actually be "what is united for a long time will inevitably divide, and what is divided for a long time will inevitably unite"?

Moreover, the saying "what is united for a long time will divide, and what is divided for a long time will unite" seems rather unserious.

It can only be said that a "white lotus" that has grown crooked from the root will find it very difficult to grow into the kind of lotus that "rises from the mud unsullied and remains pure and unpretentious."

It's no wonder that Iris was determined to sever her connection with "White Lotus" and abandon everything "I" had left behind.

After the two counterfeit seals were placed between her eyebrows, Iris finally completed the complete severance.

However, concerns remain.

That means the "white lotus" didn't die; it was just abandoned.

If the "white lotus" planted by Iris herself really grows into the ultimate form and completes the purification of the world, will "I" be reborn in the "white lotus"?

this is a problem.

Where are you going?

Lottesno asked Link, who was walking silently, a question.

"Go wherever you want."

Link gave a casual reply, but his steps did not falter.

As if measured with a ruler, Link walked each step meticulously, with perfectly consistent stride length and cadence.

Jasmine followed Link in the same way.

Lottesno, hiding in the shadows and hanging behind, found the monotony unbearable.

It's not that he has a problem with his character, can't stand boredom, or can't calm down; it's just that if you walk the dark road too often, you're bound to encounter a ghost.

As Lotesno made his moves more and more frequently within the remnants of Buddhist civilization, it became increasingly difficult for him to avoid the gaze of the three great suns overhead.

Every step leaves a trace.

Before long, the three great suns overhead will discover the presence of Lotesno and then take action to expel him.

Lotesno must find a way to avoid being discovered by the Three Great Suns, or, if that's not possible, erase his connection with the monk Liaofan and Princess Guanglin.

But if he does this, does it still count as him accompanying Link to complete this mission?

this is a problem.

Based on Lottesnow's understanding of the Wizarding World's will, the Wizarding World's will will definitely try to renege on its promises if possible, and if it can't, it will find a way to delay.

Therefore, Lottesno was in a bit of a hurry.

Link, however, showed no sign of being in a hurry; in fact, he appeared quite relaxed.

call……

Lottesno let out a long breath, clearing his mind of the myriad thoughts that were swirling within him.

"I'm leaving."

Suddenly, Lotte Snow made a somewhat extreme decision and informed Link and Jasmine.

"You should have left long ago."

Link was not surprised by this; he not only accepted it readily, but also said so.

"Um?"

Lottesno was somewhat puzzled by what Link meant by saying that.

"Accompanying others is not about having someone else play for you."

Link offered a brief explanation, then fell silent and continued on his way.

Upon hearing this, Lottesno seemed to be deep in thought.

When you're in the mountains, you can't see the whole picture, so it's easy to get lost or misguided.

Lottesnow discovered that this had been the case for him all this time.

The guidance has been completed, and the process of accompanying each other in the "body-snatching" into the remnants of Buddhist civilization has also been completed.

However, due to his understanding of and distrust of the will of the wizarding world, he subconsciously ruled out this answer.

"interesting."

Having figured this out, Lottesno smiled and muttered to himself.

As the saying goes, once you understand one thing, you understand everything else. Once you understand one thing, many other things will naturally fall into place.

Thanks!

Lotesno sincerely thanked Link and then left.

He decided to stop following Link and Jasmine.

Everyone has their own thoughts, their own choices, and their own path.

Link has embarked on a path that aims to overturn the remnants of Buddhist civilization and the existing social class and structure from an ideological and Buddhist perspective. Let Link go down that path.

Meanwhile, Lotesno prepared to complete his previous plans and then evacuate the remnants of Buddhist civilization.

With a thought, Lotesno teleported into the study of the Prince of Guanglin.

With another thought, Lotesnow connected and mobilized all the forces that Jasmine had secretly accumulated, those forces that coveted greater worldly power, and those forces that were hostile or even hateful towards Buddhism.

In an instant, a massive upheaval erupted in this world.

Following the two waves of "contemplation" and "attaining Buddhahood" within Buddhism, a turmoil, mainly occurring in the secular world but aimed directly at Buddhism, quickly spread throughout the world.

Chaos and turmoil!

All sorts of monsters and demons have appeared!

It wasn't quite a scene of bloodshed, but it was certainly a place of constant warfare and hell on earth.

"Link, is what we're doing really okay?"

On a mountaintop, Jasmine looked down upon the turbulent situation in various places, watching one life after another die, and asked softly.

It wasn't that Jasmine suddenly developed a saintly heart and genuinely pitied those unarmed, exploited people at the bottom of society who had been squeezed to the extreme by Buddhism.

However, this approach was something she found difficult to understand and adapt to.

"There's nothing wrong with it."

Link, with a heart of stone, coldly said, "This is not a sin we committed."

Why do you say that?

Jasmine looked at Link with her eyes, seeking an explanation.

Link didn't speak immediately, but instead looked up at the sky.

Three great suns stand side by side, radiating light and heat, illuminating the twelve habitable worlds that are remnants of Buddhist civilization.

After observing for a while, Link finally said, "With the three Buddhas above, there is still so much filth in the world, and even more so, the people who have caused so much filth in the world are the disciples, followers, and believers of the three Buddhas. Tell me, how could this bloodshed, this sacrifice, this tragedy be the sins we committed?"

After a pause, Link said quietly, "This is the sin committed by the three Buddhas."

As soon as he finished speaking, Link formed the Ksitigarbha Mudra with both hands and made a great vow once again: "This humble monk Liaofan vows to save all suffering beings from sin and lead them to Bodhi, and to attain perfect enlightenment."

With their tacit understanding, Lotesno had already arrived at the gate of Ci'en Temple in Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty.

As if hearing Link's great wish, Lottesno emerged from the shadows.

"Who goes there?"

The monks guarding the mountain gate spotted Lotesno and immediately let out a loud shout.

Lotesno didn't bother with the monks. He simply gathered the resentment and curses of those who died in the turmoil and threw them all at the main hall of Ci'en Temple.

Ci'en Temple's status as the premier Buddhist temple in the Song Dynasty and surrounding countries, boasting countless Vajras, hundreds of Arhats, and several Bodhisattvas, was certainly not undeserved.

They reacted and took action as soon as Lottesno appeared.

Upon discovering Lotesno's methods, several Arhats and Bodhisattvas bravely stood in front of the main hall to block his path.

The other Vajras, Arhats, and Bodhisattvas either launched swift attacks, formed formations to await, or unleashed their magical weapons, all confronting Lotesno head-on.

"hehe……"

However, Lottesno simply chuckled and then self-destructed.

Bang!!!!!

The mountain gate of Ci'en Temple, which had stood there since its construction, was instantly reduced to ashes in the explosion.

As a result, a crack appeared in the defenses inside and outside the main hall.

A sliver of light pierced through the fleeting gap and rushed into the main hall, splashing onto the meditation mudra of Shakyamuni Buddha in the center of the seated posture.

Following the mysterious connection, the wisp of light quickly disappeared and disappeared into the void.

"Moo!"

The great sun in the very center emitted an extremely magnificent sound and radiated boundless light.

The dim light vanished instantly upon being illuminated by the bright light, leaving no trace.

A saint's reincarnation is ultimately just a saint's reincarnation.

It is wishful thinking for Lotesno to attempt to attack the central Shakyamuni Buddha without paying a heavy price.

However, Lottesno's objective has been achieved.

The defense system jointly constructed by the three great suns was shaken by this incident, causing it to weaken.

Repairing it will require time and effort.

As a result, the focus of the three great suns on the remnants of Buddhist civilization will inevitably decrease.

This gave Link more room to maneuver.

Link, who had been looking up at the sky, saw what Lottesno had done with his "clairvoyance," saw the faint light, and saw the boundless light blooming in the void.

Link even made a fleeting glance into a pair of eyes that contained countless emotions yet seemed devoid of any.

"snort!"

Link grunted, withdrew from "Heavenly Eye", lowered his head, and tears of blood streamed from his eyes.

Jasmine, no longer concerned about Link's condition, suddenly lunged towards an empty spot to the side.

With a loud bang.

The monk Nengqing appeared from a deserted place and exchanged a palm strike with Jasmine.

The two separated immediately upon contact, each taking three steps back.

High-level fighting is often simple and unpretentious.

No need for dazzling lighting effects; a single punch or kick contains immense power.

The two exchanged only one palm strike, and after taking three steps back, the mountain began to shake violently, as if a magnitude 6 earthquake had occurred.

Splash, gurgle...

Rocks shattered and fell, trees were snapped in half, and countless wild animals fled in terror.

"Evil heretics!"

The monk Nengqing completely ignored the damage to the mountain and its impact, coldly staring at Link and Jasmine, "The extraterrestrial demons are to be killed by everyone."

As he uttered these harsh words, the monk Nengqing formed a hand seal, preparing to use Vajra methods to subdue the demon.

With tears of blood streaming from his eyes, Link stepped forward and blocked Jasmine's path, gesturing for her to leave.

Jasmine didn't understand what Link was trying to do, but she didn't question him or delay.

They left without warning, and traveled hundreds of miles away.

Monk Nengqing will not be restrained by this change; he will continue to use his demon-subduing techniques as before.

Like a raging storm, the monk's body turned into a blur, fists, feet, palms, claws...

The monk used every attack technique available in the Monk system, striking Link, who offered no resistance.

Throughout this period, regardless of Linke's true intentions, he has been practicing the Bodhisattva path of Buddhism.

In practice, his mind and strength are subtly and rapidly increasing, beyond Link's control.

According to the classification of wizarding civilization, Link's true nature is that of a level five sage;

However, now, Link has become self-taught in Buddhist practice. In just a few months of practicing the Bodhisattva path, he has reached the level of a Bodhisattva (great sage) and even shows a tendency to become a Buddha (a special ninth-level great sage).

This is perhaps what it means to have a small horse pulling a large cart.

Just as Link was racking his brains about how to solve this problem, the monk Nengqing came to his doorstep.

Thus, Lin Kesheng endured nearly two hours of attacks and died at the hands of the monk Nengqing.

Before his death, Link sat in the lotus position, holding a flower in his hand and smiling.

"If I don't go to hell, who will?" (End of Chapter)