Vajra Asura Power
Master Fajian was also taken aback. Although these words were straightforward, it was not easy to say them so readily. One must also have considerable literary talent and understanding of Buddhism.
"What the alliance leader said makes sense." But something just feels off.
Si Ming knew he would be spending some time at Glazed Temple, and he didn't want to be questioned like he was today again. At the same time, he didn't want to restrain his personality, so he decided to take this opportunity to set a tone so that others would have no objection to his outrageous remarks.
"Master, if the Buddha wanted to learn the Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability, how many days do you think it would take him to master it?"
"The Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability was originally transmitted by the Buddha; he didn't need to learn it, so he didn't use it even for a day."
"I was too vague. My question is, if someone has just attained enlightenment and also has a certain understanding of martial arts, and their cultivation is at the pinnacle of the martial arts world, how many days would it take them to learn the 'Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability'?"
"This... this humble monk does not know," Fajian answered honestly, without making any unfounded guesses.
Si Ming, "I think it should only take five days."
Why?
"Because I believe I can learn this martial art in just five days."
Fajian realized what he meant and looked at Si Ming noncommittally. "Does the Alliance Leader consider himself a Buddha?"
Si Ming, without blushing, put his hands behind his back, striking a very cool master's pose, and proudly said, "Having left Thunderclap Temple and descended from the Bodhi Lotus, I come to the mortal world to live a life of peace, still a Great Immortal."
The verse was simple and straightforward, and Fajian, being literate, naturally understood it. However, he didn't believe it. "This humble monk has not seen a trace of Buddhist humility in the leader of the alliance."
"Master, you jest. What does humility have to do with Buddha? It is said that when Shakyamuni was born, he took seven steps in the four directions, raised his right hand, and chanted, 'Above and below heaven, I alone am the honored one; now I depart this world, my destiny is fulfilled.' Is this humility?"
Fajian was taken aback. There are various interpretations of the conditions for attaining Buddhahood, such as the Samaya vows, diligent practice, generating Bodhicitta, and establishing merit. Some people summarize it as "seeing one's true nature." But no matter which one it is, it has nothing to do with humility. Humility is just an attitude and has nothing to do with cultivation.
"Buddha isn't someone who claims to be one, is he?"
"That's why I'm using the practice of the Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability to prove this point. Without the Buddha's great wisdom, who could learn this Divine Ability in five days?"
In fact, from the perspective of the Fajian, even a Buddha could not possibly learn the "Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability" in five days. A Buddha is merely an enlightened being, not an omnipotent god. Moreover, martial arts cultivation has no necessary connection with Buddha. However, if someone could truly learn the "Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability" in five days, it would prove that even if that person is not a Buddha, they are still a being with great wisdom, just like a Buddha.
"Since the leader calls himself Buddha, what is his Buddha name?"
Without hesitation, Si Ming replied, "The Victorious Fighting Buddha."
Fajian immediately asked, "The Buddha is compassionate and does not contend with the world, so why is he called the 'Fighting Saint'?"
"Because selfishness is hard to eliminate and ego is deeply ingrained, one must constantly uphold the correct view of 'no-self' on the path of cultivation, and struggle against 'desire, thought, aversion, and fear' until one overcomes all selfishness and preferences and is no longer indulging in selfish desires and thoughts. Only then can one enter into the state of non-duality. This is the path of fearlessness, courage, and diligent progress."
The Fajian expert was speechless. Even if the other party was just bragging, to be able to brag to this extent, he could only give a thumbs up and say he was impressed.
"Namo Glazed Medicine Buddha, this humble monk will witness the Alliance Leader's Buddhist Power Divine Ability in five days."
After saying that, he turned and left, because if he stayed any longer, he wouldn't know what else to say.
Xilai laughed and said, "This humble monk was holding back a lot of laughter just now. The Alliance Leader's idea is truly extraordinary. He actually wants to become a living Buddha in the human world. Whether you call it audacious or fanciful, it is certainly beyond the comprehension of ordinary people."
Si Ming, "Being a Buddha isn't a big deal. What's wrong with trying it out? If I can be a monk, why can't I?"
Hongdou asked blankly, "Xiao Ming's going to become a Buddha? Are you going to shave your head and become a vegetarian too? What about me and Sister Yu? Are we going to break up?"
"Shaving your head and fasting are both formalism; you're better off without them. As for marriage, isn't there the Blissful Chan? This is the orthodox method of cultivating both body and mind; as the saying goes, 'Form is emptiness, emptiness is form; form is not different from emptiness, emptiness is not different from form.'"
Si Ming made up a bunch of nonsense, then followed Xilai, who shook his head and chuckled, to the Scripture Repository.
"This temple has three Scripture Repository. One contains ordinary Buddhist scriptures, which can be borrowed by any Buddhist School believer. Another contains ordinary martial arts scriptures, which can only be borrowed with the permission of the Prajna Hall. The third contains the temple's unique martial arts techniques, which can only be read with the permission of the abbot and the two head monks, and cannot be borrowed."
The Scripture Repository was heavily guarded, with patrols at all times. It was impossible for someone like Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Bo to hide there for more than ten years without being discovered. In fact, even if Si Ming had permission, Xilai would still have to supervise him when he was choosing martial arts techniques.
Both "Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability" and "Brahma Sea Asura Art" are martial arts that increase divine power, so they were placed together. Si Ming quickly found them. Then, not forgetting the external martial arts "Tathagata Dharma Body", he went to the shelf of body-refining martial arts and found "Vajra Indestructible Divine Art" and "Glazed Pure Body" on the same shelf.
"Is this 'Glazed Pure Body' perhaps your Dustless and Stainless Glazed Pure Body, Xilai? You already have external martial arts skills, why are you still cultivating the Golden Bell Cover? Aren't you at ease with just one layer of protection?"
"That's not the case. Although the 'Glazed Pure Body' is a body-refining method, it's not about physical strength. Once you master this ultimate technique, you'll be immune to all evil and free from malice. It's like constantly cleaning a mirror to keep it spotless. Even though I've committed countless acts of killing and am plagued by curses, my mind remains unaffected because of this Cultivation Method. Besides, it also allows me to project my Primordial Spirit into my body and remotely control objects or other people's bodies."
Possession?
"It's not possession. Unless the other person's body has lost its consciousness, you must obtain their consent before you can possess their body."
Si Ming had no interest in possessing other people's bodies, but if he could possess Profound Armor, wouldn't that be equivalent to having an extra helper? Moreover, the effect of being immune to all evil was very reliable, which was equivalent to blocking mental attacks and preventing others from possessing his body.
Seeing that Si Ming showed interest in the "Glazed Pure Body" technique, Xilai quickly advised, "There's absolutely no way the Alliance Leader can master this martial art. It has nothing to do with comprehension; only those with a pure Yin constitution can learn it."
Si Ming glanced at the other man. No wonder he was so effeminate; he had a pure Yin constitution. It was extremely rare for a man to have such a constitution. Women with a pure Yin constitution often had delicate and smooth skin and stunning beauty, while men with a pure Yin constitution were prone to becoming cross-dressers, and might even master the amazing skill "Crow Flying in an Airplane."
Just as he was about to give up, he suddenly remembered that Si Jingyu's Taiyin Dao Body was an innate physique that was even more advanced than the Pure Yin Physique, making her fully qualified to cultivate the "Glazed Pure Body." Perhaps he could find a way to memorize the contents, take them back, and recite them to Si Jingyu to see if she would be interested.
However, there's no rush. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so let's put this aside for now. Si Ming first took out the "Tathagata Dharma Body," a martial art that supposedly no one had ever mastered, to see just how difficult it was and whether his talent could be put to good use.
After quickly skimming through the contents, Si Ming finally understood why no one had been able to master it. If the "Vajra Demon-Subduing Divine Ability" trains the muscles and bones, the "Brahma Sea Asura Art" trains the bloodline, then the "Tathagata Dharma Body" trains the acupoints.
Among them, the Arhat Tribulation-Delivering Body requires the refinement of 108 acupoints, the Bodhi Indestructible Golden Body requires the refinement of 1,800 acupoints, and the Tathagata Indestructible Dharma Body requires the refinement of 129,600 acupoints.
Chapter 370 The Vajra Asura Power
Five days later, at the Disciplinary Hall.
Si Ming and Fajian faced each other directly, each raising their palms and striking out. Their divine powers repelled each other, and their energy surged through the air like a roaring wave.
The purpose of this exercise was to verify the situation, so neither side exerted their full strength to resist the recoil. Neither side retreated nor crushed the blue bricks beneath their feet.
Si Ming, with one hand behind his back, asked, "Master, how is it?"
Even with mental preparation, Fajian couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. "Although the strength is immature, it is indeed the Vajra Demon-Subduing Power."