Perfect World: Dream Back to the Ancient Immortal World
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“Haha, Mr. Gu is worrying too much. You are a distinguished guest, and those holy beasts who protect the religion were once trapped in the sea of suffering and unable to extricate themselves. It was only then that the Immortal Monk King helped them escape from the sea of suffering and reach the other side. The two situations are completely different.
As for whether the ancient donor will join our religion and convert to Buddhism, it all depends on fate. Maybe after the donor goes to the ancestral land of our religion, he will suddenly realize his mistake and be willing to become a monk, and then embark on the path of saving all living beings in the world.” Kong Jue responded with a smile.
After hearing the words of the little monk, Gu Wudi laughed dryly and thought to himself, he had already stated that he came from the Cross Yin-Yang Forbidden Zone and was a disciple of the owner of the forbidden zone, so these ancient monks shouldn’t do anything to him, right?
Although he was very confident that he would not be trapped in the Sutra of Saving the World, it depended on who was reciting the sutra. If it was an enemy of the same level, or someone a little higher than him, he would naturally not be afraid. But if it was a master like the Supreme Being or the Immortal Monk who recited the Sutra of Saving the World, he would definitely not be able to withstand it.
While they were thinking, the group entered the vast forest and moved forward along the narrow path. There were wooden guardrails along the way. The forest was very quiet and full of vitality, and occasionally some living creatures could be seen living in it.
Green grass, gurgling streams, towering ancient trees, and all living things. Walking into here feels like arriving in a paradise, detached from the mundane world and undisturbed by the outside world.
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The Buddhist bell rings slowly and cleanses the soul. Every time I hear it, I feel like a layer of dust in my heart is swept away. I can’t help but feel calm, and all the murderous aura disappears.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Gu Wudi finally saw different things.
There are ancient temples standing among tall ancient trees. They are of ancient style and it is difficult to determine when they were built. They are antique and have a solemn and dignified atmosphere. The melodious sound of Buddhist bells comes from the ancient temples.
At the same time, there is the sound of ancient monks chanting scriptures and the “da da” sound of hitting wooden fish.
According to Kong Jue, this is just the periphery of the ancestral land, and the real core is even deeper.
Passing through quiet Buddhist and Taoist temples and vast forests, they finally approached the core area of the ancient monks’ ancestral home.
Suddenly, a huge white mountain appeared in front of them, stretching across the crowd. A suffocating feeling of oppression came over them, causing Gu Wudi’s heart to stagnate.
Looking up, it was not a white mountain at all, but a gigantic elephant, its entire body as white as jade and covered with dragon scales. It was majestic and filled with the aura of immortals.
Obviously, this white jade dragon elephant is an immortal creature and is extremely powerful.
“Greetings, Lord Guardian of the Holy Beast.”
Even the immortal monk Wuzhen was bowing, which was enough to show the extraordinary status of the guardian beast in the ancient monk lineage.
It is similar in strength to the Fearless Lion, Blue-Gold Sable and others, and has the same status. In the entire ancient monk lineage, only the Immortal Monk King can intimidate them.
Gu Wudi did not dare to be negligent and followed the monks in paying respects.
“Cross Yin and Yang Forbidden Land, Ancient Invincible, meet Senior White Jade Dragon Elephant.”
He could feel that this famous holy beast was coming for him.
The white jade dragon elephant nodded slowly, his eyes cold, staring at Gu Wudi, and spoke.
“My sect’s important place is forbidden to outsiders. Wuzhen, you should know this.”
Upon hearing this, the immortal monk Wuzhen immediately explained through voice transmission. The expression of the white jade dragon elephant changed again and again, and the look it gave Gu Wudi was no longer cold, but softened a little.
Afterwards, the white jade dragon elephant’s eyes moved, and the Buddhist flower behind Gu Wudi’s head immediately emerged. It was very holy and brilliant, with Buddha’s light shining everywhere. Faintly, it seemed that there were living beings sitting cross-legged on the Buddhist light and chanting Buddhist scriptures.
“It’s really the flower of Buddhism. It seems that this boy has a deep connection with our sect.” The white jade dragon elephant nodded, and then made way for everyone, indicating that they could go in.
This attitude made Gu Wudi a little nervous. Just because of a Buddhist flower, he was allowed to enter the ancient monk’s important place? Moreover, everyone said that he and the ancient monk had a connection. What was the connection? Could it be that he would suddenly “enlighten” and become a monk?
Without time to think, he followed the monks into the ancestral land of the ancient monks.
The ancient trees here are becoming less common, and Buddhist temples are gradually becoming more dense. Along the way, you can see many ancient monks practicing, meditating, or chanting scriptures.
When they saw Gu Wudi, the outsider and “alien”, they all showed surprise without exception.
You must know that the ancient monks have great ambitions. They built the six realms of reincarnation in the human world here, and countless lives are their experimental subjects. This kind of thing should not be known to outsiders, so generally speaking, they will not let others approach and enter.
The arrival of Gu Wudi was undoubtedly an anomaly, which surprised these ancient monks.
The group came to an ancient black temple and stopped. Wuzhen and the other high monks who were traveling with him were going to report back and explain what happened to them while lost at sea and the results of their investigation.
Before leaving, Gu Wudi was temporarily placed here. At the same time, Kong Jue and other young monks were asked to entertain Gu Wudi and told that they could take Gu Wudi for a walk nearby, but not to go to any forbidden places.
Kongjue and several young monks agreed readily.
After these senior monks walked away, Gu Wudi immediately became friends with these young monks. With his knowledge, he could easily control these young monks who never left their houses and spent their days eating vegetarian food and chanting sutras.
After they became familiar enough with each other, Gu Wudi began to inquire about the Samsara Pond intentionally or unintentionally.
Now, he has just cultivated the second immortal energy. If he can refine his body in the reincarnation pool and get good luck, his cultivation will surely advance greatly.
However, these young monks kept their mouth shut and refused to reveal a single word about the Samsara Pond.
Gu Wudi could understand this. After all, the Samsara Pond was the central hub of the Six Paths of Reincarnation built by the ancient monks. It was an important place. Although the monks of the ancient monks would often go to the Samsara Pond to practice in order to cultivate a six-foot-tall golden body, for outsiders, it should be considered a forbidden place.
But Gu Wudi did not give up. Since asking nicely didn’t work, he had to try other methods.
“I’ve heard that the reincarnation pool of the ancient monk lineage is extremely dangerous. Those who enter the pool to cultivate their bodies must have a Buddhist scripture to bless themselves, and they must also have the physique of an ancient monk, otherwise they will be seeking death.
A great monk once said that if someone could disperse his Buddha nature, not cover his body with Buddhist scriptures, and survive the trials and tribulations in the reincarnation pond, then this being would become an immortal king in the future. I don’t know if this is true.” He said to himself in a skeptical tone.
Kong Jue remained silent, but the other young monks could not help but speak up, “Of course it is true. In history, only one person succeeded, and that was the Supreme Immortal Monk King. He dispersed his Buddha nature, walked down to the Samsara Pond to hone his skills, and finally walked out safely.
Later, the words of the great immortal monk came true, and the Immortal Monk King really achieved enlightenment and became an Immortal King. “
“Really?”
“Of course, people outside the ancient monk lineage will not understand the dangers of the Samsara Pond.”
Hearing this, Gu Wudi smiled, seemingly with some disdain.
Seeing this, several young monks immediately took the bait and asked Gu Wudi why he was laughing like that.
“Haha, I’m laughing. Hearing is not as good as seeing. I don’t really believe what you said. After all, it’s just a small pond. If you don’t have the Buddha nature, you will really be doomed to die in the pond? Die without a burial place? I don’t think so.
Most likely, your ancient monk lineage has covered up this pool and doesn’t allow outsiders to try, so over the long years, only Senior Monk Wang has succeeded. Otherwise, there would be countless people who have succeeded, just like me. Going into the Samsara Pool is like taking a bath, and it can’t hurt me at all.”
After hearing Gu Wudi’s words, except for Kong Jue, the other young monks were very angry, with resentful looks on their faces.
“Although Mr. Gu is a guest of our ancient monk lineage, you cannot lie. I dare say that if you go into the reincarnation pond, you will dissolve in an instant and your life will be in danger.”
“Yes, Mr. Gu does not have the physique of an ancient monk, nor does he have any Buddhist scriptures. Going to the reincarnation pond is no different from seeking death.”
Gu Wudi smiled and shook his head: “It’s not that I look down on the ancient monk lineage, but the Samsara Pool is really nothing, at most it’s enough for me to take a bath.”
Seeing that he was stubborn and unyielding, the young monks became anxious and angry. In desperation, someone said, “Then go and give it a try.”
Gu Wudi laughed secretly. As expected, the little monk was too young and could not stand the provocation.
At this time, Kong Jue sighed and said, “Donor Gu, it’s not that we don’t want to take you to the Samsara Pond, but it’s for your safety.
For the ancient monks, the Samsara Pond is a pool of opportunity. It contains great fortune and can be used to practice the invincible method of becoming a 16-foot-tall golden body. But for outsiders, the Samsara Pond is a pool of death. In the past, there were distinguished guests who tried to try it, but they lost their lives as a result, which was heartbreaking and regrettable.
From then on, the senior monks of the sect forbade bringing outsiders near the Samsara Pond, so, Mr. Gu, please don’t make things difficult for us.”
Kong Jue is worthy of being the leader of the younger generation of ancient monks. He is much more cunning than these young monks. He had long been aware of Gu Wudi’s provocation, but he just kept silent.
“Fellow Daoist Kongjue is wrong. I am a disciple of the master of the restricted area. I use my body as a seed to open up a new system. I am destined to become an invincible immortal king in the future. How can I be compared to those who died in the reincarnation pond?
What I said just now was not sincere. I apologize if I have offended you.
As the saying goes, seeing is believing. I was unable to go to your sect’s reincarnation pond, and my thoughts are not clear. I hope that fellow Daoist Kongjue can fulfill my wish. “Gu Wudi apologized quickly, and then said sincerely.
Having said that, Kong Jue didn’t refuse anymore and nodded slightly reluctantly.
“You can take Donor Gu with you, but Donor Gu must promise Kong Jue not to act recklessly.
If something happens to you, the donor, and you die in the reincarnation pond, I won’t be able to explain to my master, let alone to the seniors in the restricted area.”
“Don’t worry, Brother Kongjue. I know what I’m doing.” Gu Wudi nodded.
Afterwards, Kongjue and a few young monks took Gu Wudi and headed towards the Samsara Pond.
Along the way, ancient monks would come forward from time to time to ask about Gu Wudi’s origins. After learning the whole story, they would show goodwill to Gu Wudi.
Soon, they arrived. It was a huge stone mountain, filled with a peaceful and sacred aura. They could see several ancient monks climbing up the steps of the stone mountain.
“These senior brothers already have a strong golden glow on their bodies. With the Samsara Pond here, I think it won’t take long for them to initially develop a golden body.
However, it is unrealistic and too difficult to cultivate a 10-foot-tall golden body. Only a great monk can do it.” Kongjue commented.
Afterwards, several people followed the ancient monks and began to climb the stone mountain. The stone mountain was majestic and tall, but it didn’t take them too long to reach the top of the stone mountain.
A mysterious lake comes into view. On the shore of the lake stands a tall stone tablet with three large characters “Samsara Pond” engraved on it.
At this moment, the lake was empty, but there were a few monks sitting cross-legged on the shore, some young and some middle-aged. They closed their eyes slightly, as if meditating, and each of them was more or less radiant with golden light.
This is a precursor to achieving a golden body. The thicker the golden light, the closer you are to achieving a golden body.
Several ancient monks walking in front also came to the shore of the Samsara Pond, sat down cross-legged, and chanted Buddhist scriptures silently.
This is something that must be done before going into the Samsara Pool. It is intended to stimulate the Buddha nature in the ancient monk’s physique to protect the body and avoid disaster in the Samsara Pool. Generally speaking, this process takes a long time.
In other words, no one will go to the reincarnation pool in a short period of time.
Gu Wudi listened to Kong Jue’s introduction, but his eyes were looking at another place. It was the top of the stone mountain, in an inconspicuous corner next to the reincarnation pool, where a “stone statue” sat.
To be precise, it was an old monk who had been sitting cross-legged in the corner for who knows how long. His body was already covered with dust. He remained motionless and oblivious to what was happening in the outside world, as if he had already passed away.
After inquiring, Gu Wudi found out that this was an accomplished monk who was responsible for the safety of the ancient monks in the Samsara Pond. He would only take action if someone was in danger. At other times, he would remain motionless.
Nodding, Gu Wudi looked at the mysterious reincarnation pool. After a little thought, he made a decision. He wanted to dive into the pool.
Now that he was here, how could he not give it a try? If he said he wanted to try it in the pool, Kong Jue and the others would definitely not agree. It would be better for him to just dive in first.
Since outsiders have tried to enter before, it means that the ancient monks are not against allowing others to enter. They are just worried that they will die in there and cause unnecessary trouble.
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However, doing so would go against the three rules I had just made with Kongjue.
However, the opportunity to become stronger is right in front of him and cannot be missed. Once the immortal monk Wuzhen and the other eminent monks on the treasure ship return, there is no way they will let him try the reincarnation pool.
If you miss this opportunity, it will be almost impossible to cultivate the second immortal energy to perfection in a short period of time. You need to search for ancient sites and various immortal terrains, which is not only dangerous but also time-consuming and laborious.
On the whole, it is more cost-effective to jump into the reincarnation pool to refine your body and obtain the great fortune of the ancient monk.
Anyway, on the surface, he has the Lord of the Forbidden Zone behind him, and the ancient monks will not make things difficult for him.
He needs time too much. The war at the end of the Ancient Era of Immortals is like a sword hanging over his head. God knows when it will fall. Before that, he must rise up quickly and have the power to protect himself before the war comes. At the very least, he must become an Immortal King.
Thinking of this, Gu Wudi no longer hesitated. He talked with a few little monks with a smile on his face while looking for an opportunity to enter the Samsara Pool.
Perhaps because the Samsara Pond does not pose much threat to creatures with the physique of an ancient monk, there is no one guarding the area around the pond and the situation is very loose.
The so-called guardian stood motionless, like a statue, and the ancient monks chanting scriptures on the other side were immersed in the sound of the scriptures and paid no attention to this side. The only ones who seemed to stop him were Kong Jue and others.
“Huh? Master Wuzhen, why are you here?” Suddenly, he looked towards the stairs and said in surprise.
Kong Jue and several young monks felt their hearts tighten involuntarily when they heard this, and they all looked over there.