Mind Is Suchness!

As soon as the stroke was completed, the numerous pieces of information and sounds swirling in Qiu Yan's mind poured out according to his senses, condensing with the water droplets at his fingertips, and finally pouring onto the stone slab on the ground.

The stone slab with the writing on it trembled and made crackling sounds; the entire material seemed to have changed!

The next moment, heavenly music filled the air, and celestial flowers fell from above.

Seeing this, both Confucianism disciples and Buddhist Sect monks stared wide-eyed at Qiu Yan, who was enveloped in dazzling light, each with their own thoughts.

However, such an illogical phenomenon inevitably gave people a sense of unreality. Everyone closed their eyes in unison, and when they opened them again and looked closely, the strange phenomenon in the hall had disappeared.

"Was that an unusual phenomenon?"

"Another strange phenomenon? I've heard that wherever Qiu Yan goes, strange phenomena follow. Why is Heaven so kind to him?"

"No, judging from what happened just now, it seems that the words he wrote had some special meaning that caused this strange phenomenon..."

The disciples of the various academies in Eastern Capital couldn't help but ask each other questions. Even the disciples of the Nine Abyss Academy, who harbored hatred, couldn't care less about anything else, temporarily put aside their grudges, and subconsciously started talking.

For Zhen Zhizuo and others who had gathered together with a shared Literary Heart, a voice resonated within them, as if a window to their hearts had been opened, allowing their thoughts and ideas to enter a wider world.

"This anomaly is definitely not our imagination."

Listening to the conversations around him, Gao Song couldn't help but sigh.

Zhen Zhizuo nodded slightly. "I just don't know what the deeper meaning of those words is. Judging from the way the teachers look at them, it must have some deeper meaning."

Not far away, the Grand Confucian, including Senior Chen and Zhou Yang, frowned. They stared silently at the self-healing floorboards beneath Qiu Yan's feet, their gazes fixed on the line of words.

Based on their own perceptions, they could naturally sense a familiar sense of Order from the words.

Literature conveys the Way, and the meaning of Qiu Yan's abbreviated words is not difficult to understand on the surface. However, what it carries is an artistic conception of harmonious coexistence between two parties, promoting each other.

If it were an ordinary junior, such behavior would certainly not attract much attention. However, Qiu Yan Thought-Convergent Order and had just built up momentum, so the Grand Confucian present would not take him lightly and had already regarded him as an equal.

"Unity leads to clarity..."

Chewing on this word, he recalled the scene of debating with the will behind the three monks. The three scholars gradually gained inspiration and noticed the common ground. It was not uncommon for them to use the stones from other mountains to Jadebreaker and strengthen their own school of thought.

However, foreign schools of thought advocate customs that differ greatly from tradition. To extract valuable insights from them, one must ultimately have a reputation. Otherwise, these flaws may become weaknesses that other schools of thought can seize upon and attack.

A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole. If one leads a school of thought, every move must be carefully considered. One oversight could implicate the entire school and even affect its transmission through generations.

In contrast, the three Buddhist Sect, looking at this line of words, sensed a hint of Buddhist aura within it. They were first taken aback, then a hint of joy appeared in their eyes, mixed with sorrow. They exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts through tacit agreement.

"The meaning of Order is Human Path, which is advocated by the great Confucianism school. The inner and outer paths are divided into orthodoxy and auxiliary. Given this Great Rui situation, it is certainly difficult for Buddhism to become the orthodox one."

"That being said, if this sentence can be spread and its authority established, it will provide us with a theoretical foundation, giving us a foothold and eliminating the need to rack our brains to spread the Buddha's light."

"Having returned from our pilgrimage, we established our sect in this capital city, hoping to seize the Central Pivot and look southwards to survey the world. However, Confucianism stands ahead, and Daoism lies in the Daoist Sect, creating numerous obstacles and making every step difficult. We lack a foothold. Now, we have Qiu Yan. He Thought-Convergent Order and, in Human Path terms, is Grand Confucian. Once his reputation is established, his words will carry weight. Then..."

The three traveled west to seek the Buddha, enduring various hardships. With sincere hearts, they finally saw the Buddha. Upon returning to Central Lands, they wished to propagate Buddhist Sect, save all living beings, and guide them to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, rather than enjoying this bliss alone.

However, the Great Rui had a sound Order and the spread of prominent schools of thought such as Confucianism and Confucian Way. Confucianism, in particular, revered Order and destiny, and advocated inner sagehood and outer kingship. It was the foundation of the Order of Human Path in the Central Lands. All these traditions had long been hidden in the hearts of the Central Lands and formed the culture of the country.

In contrast, Buddhism, as a foreign doctrine, faced the primary problem of not being adapted to local conditions.

Whether it's the three values of their religion, or the way of thinking and lifestyle advocated by the Buddhist Sect, they are completely different from those in the Central Plains.

It is important to know that in Zhutuolan, Buddhism have a very high social status. Once they enter the Buddhist Sect, they no longer need to kneel and bow to their parents, even when they are still adults. In some cases, they can even accept their parents kneeling and bowing to them.

This is not meant to be derogatory; it's just that this way of thinking is hard for people from the Central Plains to imagine.

Faced with this situation, the three monks each had their own ideas.

Empty Wisdom, the leader, advocated engaging in discussions with Confucianism and Confucian Way, aiming to subdue them with the dignified Dharma and then spread it. To this day, the Great Brahma Temple lineage has followed this path.

However, this path is not easy, because there are many schools of thought in the Central Plains, some prominent and some hidden, and they are widely spread. They also bear the responsibility of inheritance, so no one will easily change their ways.

The Empty Nature advocated taking the upper-class route, that is, spreading Buddhism to the upper echelons of the dynasty through personal connections, and even making appropriate changes to accommodate the powerful and wealthy, ultimately using the power of the ruling class to forcibly reverse the sacrificial rites and traditions of the Central Plains.

However, this path is not easy. The bureaucratic class, which forms the cornerstone of the dynasty, rejects otherworldly practices. Most of them are inheritors of Confucianism and Legalism. Even if they study Buddhism, it is only as an auxiliary means of cultivating their minds. They cannot abandon everything to dedicate themselves to the Buddhist Sect.

Therefore, as things stand today, the influence of the Empty Nature is at most limited to the sons of noble families, but this group's influence is mostly concentrated in the military, where control is even stricter, and they will not allow foreign sects to spread unchecked.

The last of the three, Empty Meaning, advocated teaching by example and guiding ordinary people by traveling among the people, thereby subtly spreading the light of Buddhism.

This path may seem simple, but the world is so vast and the population so numerous that such transmission is ultimately insignificant. However, in Empty Meaning's view, transmitting the Dharma is secondary; what is important is guiding sentient beings, even if only one person is willing to take refuge. Everything done is worthwhile.

The three monks held three different views, but they shared the same idea of spreading Buddhism. If there were a way to spread Buddhism rapidly, they would naturally not object.

Ultimately, the Central Plains values a proper name; a correct name makes one's words legitimate.

Empty Wisdom's propositions, and his debates with Confucianism and Daoist Sect, were precisely to establish such a reputation and set Rectifying Names so that they would not be condemned Evil Dao.

The method of Empty Nature also involves establishing a reputation and title through a group of people who control the discourse.

As for Empty Meaning's method, it relies on word of mouth among the people to gradually gather momentum. This method has its advantages and disadvantages. Once it takes root, its foundation is solid, but any slight disturbance may attract the attention of the imperial court, which will take precautions.

However, there are many ways to establish a reputation. Having someone of high standing recognize it can also be helpful.

Qiu Yan's calligraphy appears simple, but it contains Buddhist wisdom and Confucian insights. Both Buddhists and Confucians, if they possess sufficient spiritual understanding, can clearly discern its profound meaning, which will be of immeasurable help in disseminating this message within Scholar Forest circles.

"This Qiu Yan must have never had any contact with Buddhism before, but he has only been slightly bathed in Buddhist light. Yet, the characters he writes faintly reveal Buddha-Nature. This is a sign of deep-rooted wisdom. This person may be the key to spreading Buddhism!"

The moment the three monks conceived their idea, a subtle shift in Karma the Unseen occurred. The future of Great Brahma Temple became apparent, the mountain gate trembled, and the power of numerous True Words converged from Eight Directions, ultimately landing within Qiu Yan!

"Hmm? The entanglement of Karma and effect has actually caused the Buddhist Sect True Words to descend. It seems that my words have indeed found that crack. It was not in vain that I was able to analyze most of the Buddhist light within that Divine Spirit Body in such a short time!"

In an instant, Qiu Yan was filled with indescribable feelings—ethereal, comfortable, and enlightened. It was as if as long as he set his mind on something, he could solidify his will and sweep away all delusion; as long as he moved his mind, all kinds of phenomena could arise and cease.

"The Mind Is Suchness; is this the power of True Words? It allows even the physical body to enjoy the blessings of incense!"

After only a brief experience, Qiu Yan understood the effect of this True Words power, which was indeed similar to incense. Especially after experiencing it firsthand, he became even more aware of its profound mystery.

Incense offerings can only be enjoyed by the gods, transforming into divine power and thoughts, enabling them to accomplish what humans cannot. But these True Words can be received by the flesh and blood just like the human body.

The thoughts and intentions transformed from incense can assist the gods in their thinking, which is equivalent to millions of people thinking together. When these True Words enter the physical body, they can strengthen the mind and consciousness, increasing one's will by nearly a hundred times, and naturally greatly enhancing one's thinking ability!

"I wonder if this True Words can compensate for the loss of my Divine Spirit Body, and perhaps it can make my original plan go more smoothly..."

Thinking this, Qiu Yan's thoughts shifted, interrupting the state of "Mind Is Suchness." The pleasure of free-flowing thoughts immediately disappeared, and his body instinctively felt a sense of regret. Through glandular secretions, Qiu Yan felt an urgent desire to experience it again.

"This state should not be entered frequently, otherwise it will cause the body to develop dependence and addiction, gradually numbing it, and ultimately leading to loss of mind and body senses."

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Qiu Yan unhesitatingly transmitted the power of his own True Words through the Soul Aperture. The Divine Spirit Body opposite him did not immediately absorb it, but instead used its Incense Faith to analyze the composition and prevent potential dangers.

The moment the Incense Faith came into contact with the power of the True Words, a mysterious transformation occurred!

The next moment, thanks to the Starlight Barrier, the gradually blurring connection with the believers became clear again!

"This pure True Words power, devoid of any Buddha's light, actually has such wondrous uses? Hmm? This is... the application of Karma? Could it be that Master of Nine-Rhyme Studio linked my Karma with his by referring to this very method?"

Suddenly, a Spiritual Light struck Qiu Yan, and he sensed a turning point in his Divine Spirit Body. But just as he was experiencing the change, a muffled groan filled with pain rang in his Fleshly Body. The Master of Nine-Rhyme Studio opposite him swayed and fell forward, blood flowing from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

"Hmm?" Qiu Yan was taken aback, but before he could act, Order manifested in mid-air, whistling down and merging into his Literary Thought aura, conveying a series of insights!

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