[Buddha's Heart Passes on the Lamp] Wu Song Receives Spiritual Empowerment; the [Emergency Headband] Is Developed! (Continued)

But this was merely an unexpected bonus.

Lin Chen looked at the well, but his thoughts drifted much farther.

Since the Wood Transport Divine Well had been mentioned, there was no avoiding that legendary figure—Ji Gong.

Jingci Chan Temple had a special Ji Gong Hall dedicated to worshiping Ji Gong.

This wild and unrestrained Chan monk was also known as Ji Dian.

He ignored the precepts and loved wine and meat. He seemed mad and foolish, but was actually unfathomably deep.

"Wine and meat pass through the bowels; the Buddha remains within the heart."

This saying perfectly captured the true essence of Chan Buddhism.

Most importantly—

Ji Gong was the reincarnation of the Dragon Subduing Arhat!

And Wu Song's fate pattern had also fused with the Dragon Subduing Arhat's dharma image.

There had to be some profound connection between the two.

Now that Jingci Chan Temple had been purified and the three Great Eerie Buddhas had been killed—

the only one they had yet to see was Ji Gong.

"Has the divine spirit of this Living Buddha Ji Gong also been corrupted? Or is he hiding somewhere?"

Lin Chen felt faintly worried, but also somewhat expectant.

If they could find Ji Gong, it would be a tremendous boost both to Wu Song's advancement and to the team's overall combat strength.

Ji Gong might even possess the key clue to opposing that terrifying existence at the core of West Lake.

"Let's go take a look at Ji Gong Hall!"

Lin Chen no longer hesitated. Taking Wu Song, Lu Zhishen, and the others with him, he followed the mountain path toward the side hall deep within the temple. It was somewhat secluded, yet emanated an indescribable aura.

The temple's final secret might be hidden there.

The group passed through the main hall