Empowerment! Qi Refining Eighth Layer!

Qi Yun's ghostly aura lingered, and he held the Soul Refining Banner in his hand.

I stepped into the most magnificent, dimly lit main hall.

The expected magnificent gold and solemn Buddha statues did not appear.

The hall was empty; as far as the eye could see, it was a vast, desolate void.

There were no Buddha statues, no prayer cushions, no incense burners, and not even a single supporting beam could be seen.

There was only an endless, dim yellow background, and the omnipresent, heavy Qi of Earth Sha.

"Hmm?" Qi Yun frowned, his Divine Sense sweeping across the entire hall like mercury, but he still found nothing.

Did I guess wrong?

Is the core issue not here?

Or is it--"

Just as doubts began to creep into his mind...

In the center of the main hall, the dim, yellowish void rippled like water.

A glimmer of golden light appeared briefly, then quickly expanded and coalesced.

The light was soft yet carried an undeniable majesty, dispelling some of the ghostly aura and dimness in the surroundings.

As the light faded, a figure quietly emerged.

He was a young monk.

He looked no more than twelve or thirteen years old, with rosy lips and white teeth, a delicate and pretty face, and a smooth head that gleamed with a jade-like luster.

He wore an exceptionally bright red robe, as red as a burning flame, which created a strange contrast with his youthful face.

Despite his young appearance, he exuded a vast, pure, and powerful Buddhist aura that seemed to blend seamlessly with the entire Earth Temple.

His appearance commands respect and inspires no respect.

The young monk clasped his hands together, his eyes lowered, his posture respectful. Yet when he spoke, his voice carried an ancient and peaceful quality that did not match his appearance, resonating directly in Qi Yun's mind. "Amitabha."

Despite being filled with Sha Qi, the benefactor managed to overcome the obstacles posed by the [Dharma Protector Monks] outside and reach this place.

It is evident that he possesses deep wisdom and has a profound affinity with the Buddha.

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

It possesses a strange soothing and persuasive power, capable of washing away the anxiety and resentment in people's hearts.

Qi Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not answer. He quietly observed the mysterious little monk, the black aura still swirling around the Soul Refining Banner in his hand.

The young monk seemed unconcerned and continued speaking in a sincere tone, "Benefactor, there is no need to be nervous."

I am a monk of the Great Radiance Sect, with the Dharma name Mingxin.

This Remnant Realm is what this humble monk transformed into after his death.

The manifestation of this lingering regret today is also to seek a destined person to continue the lineage of our Great Radiance Sect.

He raised his clear eyes and looked at Qi Yun, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate to the heart. "Benefactor, you have an affinity with Buddha."

If you are willing, this humble monk can transmit to you the core Dharma of the Great Radiance Sect – the Great Radiance Glazed Treasure Scripture.

This is the supreme method that directly leads to the Golden Core Elixir Path.

He paused slightly, observing Qi Yun's reaction. Seeing that Qi Yun remained silent, he continued, "Furthermore, this humble monk can draw upon the accumulated merit and Buddhist power of this place to cleanse you of this defiled Devil Cultivation Method."

Eliminate hidden dangers and rebuild the foundation.

Then, through the initiation method, your cultivation will be instantly elevated to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer Perfection.

In a few words, the young monk made his promise.

The conditions are extremely favorable, fortuitous opportunity that almost every cultivator dreams of—a supreme method, a way to purify Devil Cultivation Method, and an instant boost to cultivation!

At this moment, the young monk Mingxin finally made his request, his tone still calm and sincere. "What you need to do, benefactor, is not difficult."

All you need to do is agree to this matter, and in the future, bring this relic left behind after my passing back to Great Radiance Temple and hand it over to the temple's descendants.

At that time, you will be a contemporary Buddhist disciple of my Great Radiance Sect, holding a highly respected position.

With this inheritance, reaching the Foundation Establishment is just a step away, and the path to the Great Dao is within reach.

His words were sincere and his reasoning was clear.

The benefits and obligations are explained in an engaging and entertaining way.

Every word was spoken with sincerity and earnestness, making the listener feel as if bathed in a gentle breeze, and it was difficult to refuse.

His sincere gaze and profound Buddhist aura silently increased the credibility of his words.

The hall was completely silent, with only the pure Buddhist spirit flowing gently within.

Gazing at the young monk before him, with his rosy lips and white teeth, dressed in red, and exuding a Buddhist aura, Qi Yun's solemnity and wariness slowly dissipated, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Then, under Mingxin's expectant gaze, he nodded and casually uttered two words: "Okay."

Qi Yun answered so decisively and without the slightest hesitation.

This startled the dignified Mingxin, a barely perceptible look of surprise flashing in his clear eyes.

This is the first time I've seen someone so quick to agree.

But this initial shock was quickly replaced by a deeper, almost ecstatic satisfaction.

A more compassionate and peaceful smile blossomed on his young face, as if he saw the dawn of the sect's revival.

"Excellent! Your decisiveness is truly a sign of great wisdom!" The Mingxin monk Mingxin nodded with a smile.

"In that case, please open your heart and accept the teachings of Buddhism!"

Before he finished speaking, his figure, formed from pure Buddhist light, suddenly became blurred, transforming into a golden Flowing Light that was incredibly refined and contained immense Buddhist intent and ancient aura.

Like a sharp arrow piercing through the void, before Qi Yun could react.

With a "whoosh," it pierced straight into Qi Yun's brow!

The next moment, within Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness.

The once peaceful and vast space was instantly stirred up by the intrusion of this golden stream of Flowing Light.

The golden light faded, revealing the figure of the Mingxin monk Mingxin once more.

He floated above the Sea of Consciousness, his body radiating Buddhist light, like a small sun, illuminating Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness with crystal clarity.

The Mingxin glanced at the traces of Dao intent in Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness that represented different levels of Law Technique cultivation, nodded slightly, and spoke with a hint of approval, but also with a condescending scrutiny. "Benefactor, your aptitude is indeed outstanding, and your fortune is profound. You are able to cultivate such a number of Law Technique, and your foundation in them is quite solid."

Hmm... Not all the acupoints are yet fully opened; the circulation of True Essence is still somewhat sluggish...

He examined the rough stone that was about to be carved, and then said in an unquestionable tone, "Very well, this humble monk will make the first move and open up all the acupoints in your body to cleanse your flaws."

In this way, when receiving the initiation and transmission later, one can achieve twice the result with half the effort and receive more of the Buddha's power.

The moment he finished speaking, the entire dimly lit main hall outside shook violently!

From the depths of the main hall, an endless, dazzling golden light suddenly surged forth, like a warm tide, instantly engulfing Qi Yun's body.

This Buddha's light is pure and vast, carrying a gentle yet irresistible power.

It forcefully surged into Qi Yun's limbs and bones, rushing towards those blocked acupoints that had not yet been opened by the Qi of Earth Sha.

"Buzz--!"

A faint hum seemed to resonate within Qi Yun's body.

Under the overwhelming and irresistible impact of the Buddha's light, those acupoints that he originally needed to painstakingly search for and slowly open up were now open.

At this moment, it is like a dam gate being breached by a flood, being opened up and connected in a forceful and efficient manner!

In just a few breaths!

The remaining nearly half, dozens of Earthly Fiend Acupoints in Qi Yun's body, were all opened up in one go by this vast Buddhist light!

In an instant!

His aura surged, and his True Essence flowed like a bursting river, making his connection with heaven and earth clearer and more acute than ever before.

Things will fall into place naturally!

At this moment, his cultivation level had completely advanced to the Qi Refining Eighth Layer— [Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection]!

"True Person is True Person; even a wrecked ship has three thousand nails."

Even a wisp of lingering regret possesses such earth-shattering power.

Feeling the surging power within his body and the leap in his realm, even with Qi Yun's resolute will, he couldn't help but secretly admire it.

This direct boost in power is truly exhilarating.

Within his Sea of Consciousness, the Mingxin sensed that Qi Yun's acupoints were now open, and his cultivation level had broken through. The smile on his face became even brighter and more serene.

The Buddha's light emanating from his body became increasingly brilliant and radiant, as if he had completed the most important preparations.

He slowly raised his hands, and an even richer, purifying, and reshaping light began to gather in his palms. His tone was filled with undeniable compassion. "The foundation is solid, the shackles are broken."

Next, this humble monk will wash away your filthy Devil Cultivation Method.

Remove karmic obstacles and sever worldly ties.

May your mind be clear, enabling you to resume practicing the supreme Dharma of Buddhism and ascend to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss as soon as possible.

Just as the Mingxin monk Mingxin was gathering Buddhist light, about to strike the core of Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness, the Divine Soul origin that represented his fundamental Dao Foundation,...

At the critical moment when all traces of his Devil Cultivation Method were about to be forcibly erased.

A calm, indifferent voice, tinged with a faint hint of mockery, suddenly rang out in this space of Sea of Consciousness bathed in Buddhist light. "Little bald monk, you've been dead for so long, and you still want to abduct my Holy Sect Sect's disciple?"

"I see your Buddhist heart is actually quite black!"

Before the words were finished, on the other side of Qi Yun's Sea of Consciousness, the void rippled like water, and a figure slowly stepped out.

This man was dressed in the robes of the Wuji Sacred Sect, with a gaunt face and deep, ancient eyes—he was none other than True Person Qianxin!

As soon as he appeared, he didn't even glance at the Mingxin monk Mingxin, whose expression had suddenly changed, and casually waved his sleeve.

"Buzz--!"

A vast and boundless azure light instantly bloomed, carrying a strange Daoist charm that was both solemn and meticulous, as if it could analyze all things and control one's mind.

The green awns surged forth like a tide.

Wherever it passed, the brilliant Buddhist light that originally filled the Sea of Consciousness and tried to cleanse everything emitted a strange "sizzling" sound, as if it had encountered its nemesis.

Forced to retreat and be pushed back, they quickly retreated back to the vicinity of the Mingxin.

It could no longer spread even a fraction.

Upon seeing this, the Mingxin Mingxin's pupils suddenly contracted. He had the thought of leaving, but found that his Sea of Consciousness was still completely sealed, and he couldn't help but frown.

Having easily suppressed the Buddha's light, True Person Qianxin slowly turned his face to look at Qi Yun, who not only showed no fear but also had a faint smile on his face. He said irritably, "You brat, you really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve and are incredibly audacious!"

How did you know that I had planted a scheme in your Sea of Consciousness?

Qi Yun smiled calmly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the True Person Qianxin: "Martial Uncle Qianxin, please don't be offended. This disciple was merely guessing, just taking a gamble."

"A bet?" True Person Qianxin scoffed, his eyes sharp as knives, clearly not believing a word he said.

"To gamble with yourself on an uncertain possibility?"

You're as cunning as a devil.

"Without absolute certainty, one would never take such a risk."

His gaze swept over Qi Yun's physical body, which had already reached the level of Hundred Apertures Spirit Connection insight.

Yu Yu glanced again at the Mingxin monk Mingxin, whose face was solemn and suppressed by the azure light, and said with a hint of amusement, "Refine your body and lure two True Person to benefit you."

Our Holy Sect hasn't produced such a talent in many years.

Alright, alright, I'll lend you a hand today.

You're in Creation now.

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