"I am Su Han, a disciple of the High Heaven Immortal Sect. By order of the Sect Master, I have come to the Buddhist Realm to seek the World-Purifying Buddha Light." Su Han clasped his fists as he spoke.
The guard sized Su Han up and said, "The World-Purifying Buddha Light is the Buddhist Realm's supreme treasure. Only disciples of the Buddhist Sect may seek it. You are a cultivator from the Immortal Realm; going there would be useless."
Su Han's heart sank. "Then how can I obtain the World-Purifying Buddha Light?"
"Unless you pass the trials established by the Buddhist Realm and prove that you possess sufficient kindness and wisdom," the guard said. "However, throughout countless years, no more than three cultivators from the Immortal Realm have passed them."
Su Han took a deep breath. "No matter how difficult it is, I have to try."
The guard nodded and stepped aside. "Go on. Beyond the West Heaven Gate lies the Buddhist Realm. Head west, and you will see a golden mountain—that is Spirit Mountain. Buddha is atop Spirit Mountain. Whether he is willing to see you will depend on your fate."
Su Han clasped his fists in thanks and walked through the West Heaven Gate.
The instant he passed through the West Heaven Gate, Su Han felt the air around him change. The immortal aura vanished, replaced by a peaceful, tranquil presence that made one relax involuntarily.
He had arrived in the Buddhist Realm.
The sky of the Buddhist Realm was golden, and the air was filled with the scent of sandalwood.
Su Han flew westward all the way, marveling at the scenery below. The Buddhist Realm had no towering mountains or great rivers, only endless plains and forests. Golden temples and pagodas stood everywhere across the plains,