Is this the Buddha? Is this the monk?
Huixian glanced around at the monks who were trying to persuade him, including several usually compassionate senior monks who seemed hesitant to speak.
No one wanted him, the one chosen by Buddha, to leave, Huixian would not be coerced by them; he had a mission assigned by Buddha.
"Venerable masters, my mind is made up. Please do not try to persuade me any further. I am going to spread the Dharma of Buddhism and save all sentient beings from the sea of suffering."
After chanting a Buddhist prayer, Huixian took a step forward.
After taking one step, his entire figure disappeared from the spot.
Seeing Huixian leave directly, everyone was furious, and some even uttered rude remarks:
"Such martial arts skills! Alas! Wouldn't it have been better to keep him in the temple to protect the Buddha's lineage? It's truly... alas! What a waste of the temple's years of nurturing him."
"Exactly, exactly! 'Saving all sentient beings'? He's forgotten that just a few days ago he was only a novice monk!"
The monks below were indignant, and even several abbots were envious of Huixian's good fortune, until the abbot finally spoke up and rebuked them:
"What are you all arguing about? Master Huixian received the Buddha's decree to save all sentient beings and to bring honor to Shaolin. What are you all shouting about?"
"Disperse, everyone. Even if demons are rampant, the necessary tasks within the mountains cannot be neglected for even a day."
"Read more Buddhist scriptures to cleanse your hearts of anger!"
Upon hearing this, the disciples bowed and dispersed, and the entire Shaolin returned to peace once more.
Only the old abbot sighed softly as he looked in the direction Huixian had gone, then turned and glanced at the magnificent Buddha statue in the main hall.
'Is this the time for Buddha to spread his teachings?'
He shook his head. The abbot knew some things, but Buddha had not chosen him as the one, so he should just honestly be his successor.
Now, after descending the mountain, the Huixian first collected various medicinal herbs according to some mysterious guidance, and then processed them using a peerless martial art.
In an era completely devoid of technology, he created an antidote that could be used to control biochemical viruses. He then took the antidote with him, spreading the word and distributing porridge, saving some of the uninfected or newly infected people.
While providing rescue, the Huixian also preached Buddhism and fought several battles with Dongying masters, protecting the lives of the local people.
On the chessboard in Xu Xiao's courtyard, as more and more people were rescued, the number of white pieces also increased.
"Indeed, indeed. Mahavairocana intends to use this opportunity to take control of this world. It appears he has seized the opportunity I gave him."
The biological virus from Dongying was originally an external object given by Xu Xiao to test the bottom line of the controller behind this world. Now it seems that it has lured out a Mahavairocana.
"These powerful beings will still intervene in these worlds that have deviated from their development trajectory, although not directly, but this still demonstrates their attitude."
"I'll test you to see what happens before you personally intervene, or even if you can't handle it yourself!"
"Let's see if your Buddhist disciple has the ability to withstand the protection of my chosen one!"
Xu Xiao picked up a black piece and placed it next to the white pieces that were gradually appearing on the board, thus completing the encirclement and attack.
At the same time, several 'chosen ones' who believed they were favored by the system all received a new mission.
"Slay the Buddhist disciple? What's the point of this? Why does the system want me to slay the Buddhist disciple?"
"And who is the Buddha's disciple?"
Not only Jue Wushen, but the other three were also completely bewildered when they saw the mission to destroy Buddhism given by the system in their minds. This was the first time the system had issued a mission so specifically targeting a particular force.
In the past, even if they were required to kill people as sacrifices, they would only specify the number of people involved, without specifying a particular individual or faction.
However, after seeing the mission rewards, they all became quite excited.
[Side Quest: Slay the Buddhist Disciple]
[Reward: The Dao of Physical Immortality!]
Those seven short words made even the Sword Saint feel his mouth go dry.
" The Dao of Physical Immortality! That sounds like something extraordinary!"
Even Sword Saint prides himself on a life of integrity can't help but feel a surge of excitement when he sees the rewards.
Although he didn't know if this thing clashed with his swordsmanship, it didn't stop him from thinking it was a good thing.
Everything produced by the system is guaranteed to be of high quality; no one will doubt that the system's rewards are fake.
Several characters from the original story who died one after another for various reasons were able to defy fate thanks to the system, and they are now completely dependent on it.
The allure of immortality for mortals is boundless.
While the martial arts techniques in the Wind and Cloud are comparable in power to the destructive effects of some immortal cultivation methods, they uniquely cannot grant immortality.
There are indeed a few so-called divine-level techniques that can achieve immortality, but these are immortalities that transcend the physical body as a life form.
In the Wind and Cloud World, apart from the essence of divine beasts, there are almost no other ways to achieve immortality for the physical body.
The four immediately accepted the mission and then instructed their subordinates to search for information related to the Buddha.
Besides Shaolin, there are many other monks in this Wind and Cloud. The system didn't have this task before, so it must have appeared recently.
Of the four, apart from Jian Chen who was alone, the others each had their own subordinates, and they quickly focused their attention on the Huixian who was preaching and saving the people.
At such a time, such a kind and benevolent monk truly stands out and is quite extraordinary.
The three powerful figures headed towards Huixian. Jian Chen noticed the movement and followed.
On this day, in a small town in Jiangnan, Duan Lang found this unique monk first.
A young novice monk, who looked to be under twenty, had an unremarkable appearance and wore simple monk's robes. The only thing that caught people's attention was the faint white light on his face.
A hazy halo emanated from behind his head, vaguely resembling a ring, giving him a mysterious and solemn appearance.
"You are the Buddha's disciple? You certainly do seem to have that air about you."
Duan Lang stood with his sword in his arms. He didn't have the fierce aura that a martial artist should have. Instead, he was very easygoing and calm. Even after seeing him, the killing intent in Duan Lang's heart weakened a bit.
'Wait, this guy has managed to influence me without me even realizing it; he's a troublesome one!'
Duan Lang's eyes Duan Lang, and the killing intent that had just been weakened immediately returned like a rising tide.
"This humble monk is an emissary of Buddha, unworthy of the title of Buddha's disciple. But you, sir, exude an aura of evil; it seems you must be the recently infamous Evil Sword Duan Lang."
Huixian raised her head, her eyes calm and still despite her young age, as if she had long anticipated this day.
"Since you know it's me, you should know why I've come to see you, right?"
Duan Lang waved his hand, signaling his men to retreat; this was no match for them.
"This humble monk had a rough idea. I originally planned to wait until the people had calmed down before going to see you, but since you've come first, I might as well resolve this matter ahead of time."
Huixian spoke calmly and casually, but her words were somewhat arrogant, showing that she didn't take Duan Lang seriously at all.
"Fine, fine, I'll see what you're made of, you monk, with such a big mouth!"
The Fire Qilin Sword burst forth with light, its sharp blade slashing directly at Huixian.