Chapter 619: Third Eye, Open
The Sakra Heavenly King Buddha finally understood, a wry smile playing on his lips. "Nonsense! The Great Ruins are a land of savagery, but this is the Buddhist Realm. How could the Buddhas tolerate you going on a killing spree?"
The Demon Ape showed a look of disappointment.
Although he had gained intelligence, although he was a Buddha Son praised for his profound and unfathomable Dharma attainment, although he was hailed as having unimpeded eloquence, he was, after all, a creature of the Great Ruins.
Many creatures of the Great Ruins, like Qin Mu, were born with untamable wildness, a wild and unrestrained passion in their chests. Even Qin Mu, after living in Eternal Peace for so long, still missed the carefree days of the past, let alone the Demon Ape.
The Sakra Heavenly King Buddha blinked. "Although a killing spree is not permitted, if someone tries to kill you and you kill them in self-defense, that's unavoidable and excusable. Even if it's investigated, there will be someone to back you up."
Qin Mu blinked, curious. "May I ask who this person backing us up is?"
The Buddha light behind Sakra Heavenly King Buddha suddenly went out, becoming dim. He blinked again. "Naturally, someone will back you up. So don't be afraid. Besides, I also want to see the Great Brahma Heavenly King Buddha's techniques. This is a rare opportunity. I'll also blend in among the Buddha Sons. Maybe I'll get to see the Great Brahma Heavenly King. I have no disciples, so I have to go myself."
This Buddha Lord wore a loose yellow robe, his figure well-proportioned, making the robe seem very baggy, hanging down to his feet. He always liked to go barefoot. Now, with his Buddha light extinguished, standing with Qin Mu and the others, he looked like just another Buddha Son, not at all like the second most important figure in the Buddhist Realm after the Great Brahma Heavenly King Buddha.
"The King Buddha also wants to compete?"
Mingxin Monk was stunned, grumbling inwardly: "If you come to compete, who can possibly outdo you?"
Qin Mu was suspicious, sizing up this tall, slender Buddha Lord. "This is the first time I've seen such a mischievous Buddha Lord. All the other Buddha Lords are extremely steady. How can he be so flighty? He's just like me..."
Qin Mu whispered, "Mingxin, what's the background of this Buddha Lord?"
Mingxin Monk shook his head. "I've read almost all the scriptures of the Great Thunderclap Monastery, but there aren't many records about this Buddha Lord."
Qin Mu blinked and smiled. "King Buddha, you just said someone would back us up. Could that person be you, King Buddha?"
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha blinked. "I never said that."
Qin Mu blinked. "Monks don't lie!"
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha blinked. "I am a Buddha. I am not a monk. Everywhere I go is my home, so why would I need to leave home?"
The two stared at each other, blinking. After a moment, they both turned their heads away, refusing to look at each other.
Mingxin Monk was uneasy. "Senior Brother Qin dares to stare at the King Buddha. What nerve. Later, I must teach him the different ways to write the character for 'death'..."
"Sore?" the Demon Ape Zhan Kong whispered to Qin Mu.
Qin Mu nodded. He had blinked until tears came, but Sakra Heavenly King Buddha still hadn't revealed a single clue; his lips were tightly sealed.
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha was also rubbing his eyes, probably feeling a bit uncomfortable from all the blinking.
Qin Mu was puzzled. Sakra Heavenly King Buddha's behavior didn't seem like that of a Buddha Lord. He had a strong curiosity and a very human way of handling things. Yet, he was the Buddha of the Sakra Heaven in the Buddhist Realm, second only to the Great Brahma Heavenly King Buddha.
He didn't seem like someone from the Heavenly Court. If he were, he certainly wouldn't be so friendly to Qin Mu and the others, and he specifically mentioned that someone would help them.
Just then, a young Bhikshu walked out of the dilapidated temple ahead. "Which senior brother debated all the way from the Yama Heavenly King Heaven to the Great Brahma Heaven?"
The Demon Ape Zhan Kong strode forward, his voice like thunder. "I am he!"
The Bhikshu looked up. The Demon Ape was like a black tower, awe-inspiring. He quickly said, "Senior Brother, the Old Buddha said you have passed the test. Please come with me."
The Demon Ape Zhan Kong looked back at Qin Mu and Mingxin. Qin Mu smiled. "Go on in. I'll find you later."
"Alright!"
The Demon Ape followed the Bhikshu and strode into the dilapidated temple.
After a moment, the Bhikshu came out of the temple again and looked around. Hundreds of Buddha Sons from the various heavens of the Buddhist Realm were gathered, a sea of people, with many great Buddhas standing beside them. They were all clearly there to compete for the Great Brahma Heavenly King Buddha's transmission of Dharma and techniques.
The Bhikshu looked troubled. "The Old Buddha says you are too many. At most, only two more can enter. You should discuss among yourselves who will go in."
The Great Eloquence Heavenly King Buddha quickly asked, "Did the Old Buddha say what test must be passed to enter the temple and listen to the sermon?"
The Bhikshu shook his head. "The Old Buddha didn't say. You figure it out yourselves. Do whatever you want."
The Buddhas from the various heavens fell silent, gathering together to discuss.
Qin Mu looked at Sakra Heavenly King Buddha beside him. "King Buddha, you said you are also from the Great Thunderclap Monastery. May I ask how many years you have been in the Buddhist Realm?"
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha smiled. "You're trying to pry information out of me. I won't tell. What is that golden willow leaf on your forehead? An ornament? It's quite pretty."
Before Qin Mu could explain, Sakra Heavenly King Buddha had already, in a way that was completely imperceptible, plucked the golden willow leaf off. Qin Mu was startled and reached out to snatch it back.
He hadn't even seen how Sakra Heavenly King Buddha had moved, but the golden willow leaf was extremely important and absolutely could not be lost!
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha smiled. "So it's a seal. Your vertical eye is very powerful. Why seal it?"
Qin Mu held out his hand, his face dark. "My vertical eye is too strong. If I activate my technique, terrible things will happen. I'm afraid of hurting people, so I sealed it. Give me back the golden willow leaf!"
"No."
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha laughed. "I want to see your full strength. If I give it back and you stick it back on your eye, it won't be fun. Besides, who told you that sticking this willow leaf on your eye would seal it? Have you tried it?"
Qin Mu reached out to grab it, but Sakra Heavenly King Buddha quickly dodged. They tussled for a bit. Qin Mu fumed, "If something happens later, it's all your fault! And any blame will be dumped on your bald head!"
Mingxin Monk shuddered, his voice trembling. "Senior Brother Qin, there are several ways to write the character for 'death.' Let me teach you. You'll learn quickly..."
Unable to retrieve the golden willow leaf, Qin Mu had to give up.
He looked at the Buddhas. They were still discussing, while the hundreds of Buddha Sons waited quietly. His eyes flickered. "I have an idea. I can get both spots!"
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha clapped his hands and laughed. "I know! You're planning to rush in while these Buddhas are discussing, aren't you?"
Qin Mu looked at him, sensing trouble, and immediately sprinted towards the dilapidated temple. But it was too late.
Sakra Heavenly King Buddha was faster. His body turned into a streak of light, and he rushed through the temple gate before Qin Mu, slamming the door shut behind him, locking Qin Mu out. He laughed, "Little friend Qin, thanks for the reminder! I'm in!"
The Bhikshu sitting by the temple gate said lazily, "There's only one spot left."
The many Buddha Sons and Buddhas, startled by Qin Mu and Sakra Heavenly King Buddha's actions, all looked over. When they heard there was only one spot left, they could no longer sit still.
"Who went in?" Molun Dharma King's face changed drastically as he quickly asked.
The other Buddhas were also bewildered. Who was so opportunistic as to rush into the temple and snatch a spot while they were discussing the competition method?
Mingxin Monk stood rooted to the spot. Before he could even process what had happened, Qin Mu and Sakra Heavenly King Buddha had already rushed past. By the time he came to his senses, the outcome was decided: Sakra Heavenly King Buddha had locked Qin Mu out.
"So this is the method Senior Brother Qin was talking about!"
He realized. "What a great idea! But why did the King Buddha lock Senior Brother Qin out? Wouldn't it be better for them to go in together?"
Qin Mu stood before the temple gate and called out loudly, "Sakra Heavenly King, you can go in, but give me back my golden willow leaf! Without it, I can't control my power, and a great disaster will happen! Can you handle it if something goes wrong?"
"I can handle it."
From inside the temple, Sakra Heavenly King Buddha's voice gradually faded. "Don't worry about dumping the blame on my bald head..."
Qin Mu was furious and was about to speak when Mingxin Monk, his face ashen, stammered, "Senior Brother Qin, are you sure you don't want to learn the different ways to write the character for 'death'?"
Qin Mu took a deep breath and turned around. The anger on his face vanished, replaced by an innocent, pure smile. He looked at the somewhat grim-faced Buddha Sons of the Buddhist Realm and laughed. "Fellow senior brothers, I have a very large relic here. Would you like to see it?"
He took out his sword pellet. It floated in the air, spinning rapidly.
Qin Mu said clearly, "I ask all senior brothers to do me a small favor and let me have this last spot. Qin Mu would be eternally grateful."
Despite his words, Qin Mu was still hesitant. He had never tried activating the Overlord Body Three Dan Technique with his third eye open. Granny Si and Blind had told him that he could only activate his technique without worry when his third eye was sealed. If his third eye opened and he activated the Overlord Body Three Dan Technique, he had no idea what the consequences would be.
"To hell with it! Master Ma has been the best and most serious to me. He looks at me like I'm his own son. I know he raised me as his son, pouring all his fatherly love into me!"
Qin Mu gritted his teeth and slowly began to activate the Overlord Body Three Dan Technique. The hem of his robe and his hair began to float gently. "I must get what Master Ma wants, no matter what! Whether it's a god or a demon, if they try to stop me, I'll kill gods and slay Buddhas!"
Between his brows, the Overlord Body Three Dan Technique reached his third eye. This eye was extremely eerie and sinister. Its eyelids slowly opened to the sides, and the array patterns within the eye began to slowly rotate.
Qin Mu looked around. Everyone, even the Buddhas, under the gaze of his eye, had their divine repositories laid bare, clear and distinct down to the finest detail.
He was like a dark deity controlling life and death, staring at his prey. Even the air seemed to be filled with bloodlust and murderous intent.
A wild, arrogant boldness suddenly surged within him. He said unhurriedly, "All of you, step back. If you come forward, there will be no distinction between life and death!"
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