Under the eaves in front of the Moon-Gazing Pavilion.
Chan Master Baoyun was welcomed into the Moon-Gazing Pavilion by the renowned Demon Lord Feiguang. The two landed in front of the small jade building and saw the famous Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal in the distance, who was teaching his four disciples.
Spring mountains are serene and gentle, morning dew condenses into luster, eaves pierce the clouds, stone steps are covered with moss... Ancient cypress branches in front of the courtyard are like the claws of a dragon, and orchids outside the fence bloom like jade shrouded in mist.
The man in the rosy robes sat under the eaves, his appearance radiant and handsome, his demeanor serene and composed, his countenance like that of an immortal. The four Golden Core True Person under his command were also full of spirit and energy, their bodies shimmering with light.
Even though he was Nascent Soul Late Stage, Chan Master Baoyun couldn't help but pause for a moment upon seeing him from afar, deeply moved.
"Friend Baoyun."
Chen Shuangbai was standing in the corridor, turned around, raised an eyebrow slightly, and looked at Baoyun. The latter immediately stepped forward, put his hands together, and smiled, "I apologize for my intrusion. I'm sorry to have bothered the Sword Immortal with imparting knowledge and resolving doubts for his disciples."
Chen Shuangbai smiled and gestured for him to sit down.
The fox spirit Juanniang served on Jade Screen Peak for many years.
She wasn't particularly talented, and even with Feiguang and Chen Fuguang giving her private tutoring, her cultivation could only reach the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. She relied entirely on a Life-Extension Pill and the Spiritual Qi of Jade Screen Peak for nourishment, and she already showed signs of aging.
Later, seeing that his disciples were reluctant to part with the old disciple, Chen Shuangbai had Haoming Boy fetch a purple qi for the old disciple to consume. The old disciple then regained his youth and extended his lifespan by another sixty years, thus fulfilling his disciple's wish.
Once the tea was served, Baoyun spoke frankly and explained his purpose for coming.
"I'm sure the Sword Immortal has already guessed the purpose of my visit."
" Lotus Temple has now been destroyed, and the Buddhist community of the Yuan Kingdom has lost its leader... This is their own doing, and I will not say much more. However, [ Lesser Lotus Pure Land ] is, after all, the legacy of my Buddhism, and I implore the Sword Immortal to return it."
His words were sincere, completely lacking the arrogance and demeanor of a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator; he even seemed to be humbling himself to the point of humiliation.
Chen Shuangbai didn't rush to answer, but slowly sipped the tea in her hand.
He has been drinking Jade Dew Spring from Sunken Jade Valley for many years.
The corridor fell silent for a moment.
Only the mountain breeze rustled, making the bells that Lu Xiangyuan had hung on the eaves when she was young jingle, and the shimmering water reflected on the cold pool not far away.
Chan Master Baoyun suddenly felt uneasy.
The main branch of Lotus Temple has now been destroyed. However, when he broke out of the temple, he brought some disciples from his lineage with him, which is why he wants to return to the Pure Land.
Fortunately, Chen Shuangbai did not intend to break her promise.
The sword immortal put down his tea and slowly said, " Tongchi gave me something back then, and I promised to return this pure land to you... I will naturally not go back on my word."
The worry on Baoyun's face faded considerably, and a slight smile even appeared.
But his next words abruptly ended the smile that had just appeared on his face.
"But if your Lotus Temple wants to re-establish its orthodox tradition, the Yuan Kingdom will not allow it."
"Even domestically, it won't work."
Baoyun's smile gradually faded; he understood the meaning behind those words very clearly.
He paused, wanting to say something, but the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal before him said nothing or did anything, only quietly watching him, even withdrawing the Divine Ability light around him.
Since the rise of Buddhism, the Yuan Kingdom had always regarded Lotus Temple as its ancestral temple.
The main branch of Lotus Temple was almost wiped out, but there were still many Buddhism lineages deeply rooted within the Yuan Kingdom. If Baoyun to re-establish the Lotus Temple lineage, wouldn't that be inviting Buddhist practitioners back into the country?
Therefore, Chen Shuangbai meant that Baoyun could reclaim that [ Lesser Lotus Pure Land ], and could reopen the temple and promote Buddhism, but this matter could not be promoted domestically!
Baoyun pursed his lips, wanting to offer some rebuttal.
But who is this person in front of me?
Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal who quelled the chaos in the cultivation world of the Celebrated Splendor Continent! A great cultivator revered by all cultivators as the number one in Qinghua! He even managed to slay the Nascent Soul Middle Stage- stage Nascent Soul True Lord Xuhong with his Sword Intent while still in the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage!
If this Nascent Soul Late Stage were to actually fight, he probably wouldn't last more than two or three rounds against his opponent.
He remained silent for a moment, then finally resigned himself to his fate.
He then stood up, bowed deeply to Chen Shuangbai, and asked in a low voice, "This humble monk understands."
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, then flicked his sleeve. Soon after, two stars flew from the sky, landed in his palm, and disappeared.
"Alright."
Chan Master Baoyun felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and thanked him in a low voice before leaving in a blaze of light.
The four disciples witnessed this scene from beginning to end.
True Person Autumn Pond, Lu Xiangyuan, stepped forward and poured a fresh cup of tea for his master, saying with a smile, "I had thought... this Great True Lord, Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, would be going to exchange a few blows with you, Master."
Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but chuckle, tapping the third disciple's fair forehead and saying with a smile, "He's not here to die, so why does he want to spar with me?"
Furthermore...
Chen Shuangbai raised his hand and pointed, and a section of jade branch floated on the cold pool not far away. A white rabbit on the branch held it tightly with all four limbs, its Treasure Light shining brightly.
"Even if the Foot-Long Silk is no longer in your master's hands, I can still use the Sword Intent freely."
Upon seeing this, True Person Mysterious Radiance Chen Fuguang True Person Jade-Rinsing Chen Yazhen exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.
Gao Yi and Juanniang came out of the pavilion and saw their master and senior brothers and sisters laughing together. They quickly asked, "What's making everyone so happy?"
Chen Yazhen laughed and said, "It's because your third senior sister spoke without thinking, which made Master laugh at her."
"Second Senior Sister!"
Lu Xiangyuan wouldn't have it, and immediately started tickling Chen Yazhen, and the two bright and dignified female cultivators started making a ruckus.
Chen Shuangbai smiled with satisfaction as he watched this scene. He then turned his gaze to his fourth disciple and said, " Yi'er, you have now reached the Golden Core stage. How about I bestow upon you a title today?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Yi was slightly taken aback, then quickly stepped forward, knelt respectfully on the ground, and bowed his head, saying, "This disciple respectfully receives the title bestowed upon me by my master."
Chen Shuangbai carefully examined his youngest disciple.
He joined the sect the latest and was not as talented as his senior brothers and sisters, but he was the most diligent and specialized in swordsmanship, showing a strong intention to inherit his master's reputation in swordsmanship.
Although his cultivation progress was not as amazing as that of his senior brothers and sisters, he steadily stepped into the Golden Core realm step by step.
After a moment's thought, Chen Shuangbai slowly spoke, "You are calm and composed, neither arrogant nor impatient, like a still pond or a steadfast mountain..."
"I hereby bestow upon you the Daoist name Cherished Edge!"
"Disciple..."
Gao Yi was about to kowtow in gratitude, but after uttering two words, he immediately realized something was amiss. He abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with surprise. "Eh?"
The other three also looked equally astonished.
"Master, didn't you just say that I am as still as a pine tree in a still pond, as unmoved as a mountain?"
"How come it suddenly comes down to the name [ Cherished Edge ]?"
Seeing the astonished looks on his four disciples' faces, Chen Shuangbai burst into hearty laughter, saying, "You specialize in swordsmanship, how can you really be the kind of person who doesn't fight back or talk back when attacked..."
" Cherished Edge, Cherished Edge, I hope you can keep a low profile and conceal your talents in your daily life. Do you understand?"
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