I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1494: Chapter 1494: Complete Enlightenment, Realm Soars (3/5) Chapter 1494: Chapter 1494: Complete Enlightenment, Realm Soars (3/5) Ning Chenxin’s words pierced Da Bei’s chest like a sharp sword.

As a Son of Buddha, well-versed in Buddhist Law, it could be said that none of the younger generation surpassed him in understanding of Buddhist Law!

Even exceeding many of the leaders of the peripheral Buddha Mountain.

But now, he was almost breached in defense by the words of a Confucian Practitioner!

Where could he seek justice for this?

It was as if in a field you were highly specialized in, you were pinpointed for a problem by someone who wasn’t even a professional.

Yes, this kind of disparity is something everyone would experience.

However, since it was a debate of the Dao, a winner must ultimately be decided.

Da Bei, as a Son of Buddha, quickly retorted, “They live within the territory of our Buddhist Sect, so we naturally provide them protection. It is their choice to believe in Buddha. Why must you place a sin upon our Buddhist Sect’s head?”

Ning Chenxin pointed towards the Faith Power surrounding Da Bei and said, “It is not a sin, but a misguided path. In them, I do not see pure devotion, but rather zealotry akin to brainwashing. And isn’t this Faith Power surrounding you harvested from these people?”

Da Bei frowned slightly; indeed, he could not refute it because he had benefitted from it, which was something he could not cleanse himself of, no matter what.

“But if one’s strength is insufficient, unable to improve, how can one better protect others, and how can one do good in the world?”

Ning Chenxin spoke, “If it involves sacrificing others in the pursuit of becoming stronger, using innocent people as a stepping stone, what use is the strength to protect others later on?”

The more he spoke, the clearer Ning Chenxin’s mind became, and the concerns and darkness in his eyes started to fade away!

These words seemed not to be directed at Da Bei, but rather to enlighten himself!

“I do not have a deep understanding of your Buddhist Sect’s affairs.”

Da Bei: “…”

Not deep?

Ning Chenxin continued, “But there is a saying in the Dao Law… ‘To cultivate truth and understand the Dao, one must first seek self-liberation. After self-liberation, then pass on and practice the Dao, cultivate oneself, then one’s family, the state, and the whole world.ʼ”

“To cultivate truth and understand the Dao speaks of cultivating realms and comprehending the mind’s Dao techniques. You have cultivated the realm, but what of the mind’s Dao techniques? If you discard them, how can you comprehend the Dao?”

Da Bei remained silent.

Indeed, he was now stuck at this point, unable to move forward a single step no matter how much Faith Power he amassed!

The golden light around him began to dim at this moment.

Ning Chenxin’s gaze became clear and distant as he looked into the sky, no longer looking at Da Bei. Speaking as if murmuring to himself, it seemed a soliloquy, yet also as if he was speaking for Da Bei to hear.

“Growing stronger is the foundation, but the means must also be considered. Gaining strength without compromising one’s own principles, then going on to help all beings, creating a peaceful world.”

At this point, he finally fully understood the words his master had said.

The answer his master had given was also hidden within the Dao Law, which Ning Chenxin had seen but not yet fully integrated.

Combining the two, he finally found the answer.

In that moment, Ning Chenxin was surrounded by an upsurge of righteousness!

His aura climbed step by step at that moment.

The white light seemed to flow through Ning Chenxin’s limbs and body like a sieve, with immortal aura forming a vortex around him, continuously pouring in.

Late stage of the Ancestral Realm!

At this time, Ning Chenxin looked towards Da Bei and said, “Da Bei, ‘great compassion,’ in my view, stands for the heart that saves people from suffering, hence called ‘bei.’ My master once wrote in a note for me, ‘The venerated ones of the three realms and beyond, Da Bei is fundamental… Without Da Bei, one cannot be called Buddha.ʼ”

Hearing this, Da Bei’s body shook, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

Yes.

The name “Da Bei” symbolizes the heart to relieve the suffering of others. There was a time when he too felt the same.

But under the expectations and teachings of the abbot and others, he was to be the future head of the Buddhist Sect, the one most likely to draw near to the Buddha, bearing the hopes of revitalizing the Buddhist Sect and such expectations.

Da Bei had gradually forgotten the principles behind his dharma name, immersing himself in the pursuit of increasing his power.

Perhaps that was why his realm had not advanced an inch over these years.

That dim golden light, at this moment, became solid again, but it did not spread out. Instead, it retracted within the body of Da Bei.

Da Bei stood up and joined his hands together towards Ning Chenxin, saying, “Amitabha… I thank benefactor for the enlightenment.”

The original debate was supposed to have Da Bei enlighten Ning Chenxin.

Now, it had turned the other way around.

Ning Chenxin shook his head and said, “I didn’t intend to enlighten you, I was simply enlightening myself.”

Upon hearing this, Da Bei laughed, “This humble monk is far inferior to you. Your realm far surpasses mine.”

“I have lost this debate.”

As he spoke these words, the Buddha statue beside them, at a moment unnoticed by all, had a trace of resentment flicker through its otherwise dull metallic eyes.

However, it was fleeting.

Da Bei collected his meditation mat and walked towards the outskirts of Shan Chuan Village. Upon reaching the edge of the village, he stopped, turned around, and addressed Ning Chenxin, “We will meet again in the future. This humble monk has been in retreat reflecting upon the Buddhist Law for years. After I return, I will investigate this matter. If it is indeed as benefactor has said, I will address it.”

Ning Chenxin nodded.

He had a premonition that Da Bei’s state of mind had changed and some of his philosophies now aligned with his own.

With this, they would surely meet again in the Jianghu one day.

Ning Chenxin also planned to leave this place and return to The Mortal Realm.

After all, since Da Bei had decided to handle the matter himself, it belonged to his sphere of influence, and it was not Ning Chenxin’s place to intervene, especially since his realm was not sufficient to deal with such a powerful force.

Only if no one else dealt with the situation would Ning Chenxin choose to step in.

The villagers of Shan Chuan Village had thoroughly witnessed Ning Chenxin’s strength, as he had defeated a figure as esteemed as a Buddha.

Ning Chenxin bid them farewell. As he was leaving, a young boy tugged at the hem of Ning Chenxin’s clothing and asked, “Immortal Master, can I study with you?”

Ning Chenxin looked at the boy, who looked back at him with stubborn determination.

Then, Ning Chenxin took out a thick scroll, which contained his insights from studying many books and his understanding of various Dao techniques written within.

“Learning does not necessarily mean following by my side. Once you fully comprehend what is within this scroll, then you can come to find me, and I will teach you the next step in your cultivation.”

Having said that, Ning Chenxin turned and walked away.

The boy watched Ning Chenxin’s back and suddenly shouted, “My name is Shan Chuan!”

Ning Chenxin paused, gave a slight nod, and then disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, Shan Chuan looked down at the weighty scroll in his hands. He unfurled it, and inside was also a jade pendant.

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On the other side, when Da Bei returned to the main hall of the Buddhist Sect, the abbot Jing Xuan nodded slightly towards him and said, “It seems you’ve gained much, the aura of the Bodhisattvas within you has begun to surge. It looks like you just need to continue absorbing the Faith Power to break through.”

At that moment, Da Bei shook his head and said, “Abbot, the actions of the Buddhist Sect… are they against the intentions of the Buddha?”

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PS: I still have two chapters left to write, and there’s no way I can sleep without finishing them!