"Sure, I'll go tell the Sect Master right away."
Master Zisong hurried toward the door to report the good news to Master Ziguang.
"Hold on."
Master Zinian suddenly raised a hand.
Chen Changming raised an eyebrow. Did Master Zinian not welcome him joining the Nether Buddha Sect?
Was he afraid Chen Changming would steal his thunder after mastering the Buddha Light Illumination Divine Ability?
"Fellow Daoist Ning, the Buddha Light Illumination Divine Ability cannot be mastered overnight. Do you understand?"
Master Zinian fixed his eyes on Chen Changming as he spoke.
"Master, isn't that true of every Divine Ability and cultivation technique? There's nothing strange about it."
Chen Changming shook his head.
"The Buddha Light Illumination Divine Ability is different. It is built upon one's own Buddhist nature."
Master Zinian said solemnly, "It is very, very difficult to cultivate one's Buddhist nature. You must cultivate a Compassionate Heart to improve it. You must also recite Buddhist scriptures, comprehend the Buddha's heart, accumulate virtue and perform good deeds, and refrain from killing..."
Chen Changming was taken aback.
So the Buddha Light Illumination Divine Ability wasn't based on the Nine Nether Heavenly Buddha Art?
"Master Zisong, is that so?"
He turned to Master Zisong and asked.
"That's right. The Buddha Light Illumination Divine Ability depends on the strength of one's Buddhist nature, so it's quite difficult to cultivate. Fewer than five people in the entire Nether Buddha Sect have mastered it."
Master Zizhu gave an awkward smile.
As a monk, he naturally wouldn't lie, so he told Chen Changming the truth.
"I see..."
Chen Changming looked at Master Zinian and thought that it was no wonder this old monk seemed different from the others. Master Zinian was kinder and more benevolent, giving people the impression of a compassionate heart.
Master Zinian looked