I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 134 - 100: The Buddhist Six Wheels and Another Deceitful Object

Chapter 134: Chapter 100: The Buddhist Six Wheels and Another Deceitful Object

On the solemn and dignified grounds of Xuanxin Temple, everyone had pricked up their ears, eavesdropping.

When they heard Daoist Chongling mention he had a request, the curiosity in their eyes intensified, and they even edged a bit closer.

Shen Bai stroked his chin and said, "It’s hardly a request. Daoist, please just tell me what this is about."

He was also quite curious. He had never met anyone from the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple before; they were complete strangers.

Now, Daoist Chongling from the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple had suddenly approached him with a request. Naturally, Shen Bai was curious to know what it was.

After a moment of contemplation, Daoist Chongling gathered his thoughts and said slowly, "Lord Shen, I presume you’ve heard about the situation with the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple."

Shen Bai nodded, confirming that he had.

Daoist Chongling continued, "To this day, the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple still has no plans to recruit disciples. In truth, it’s not that the Temple is unwilling, but that there is a hidden reason."

Many Jianghu People actually found it very strange that the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple was not recruiting disciples.

Although that battle had sent the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple into decline, making it like an old man in its twilight years, if the Temple had simply been willing, both the Fenglin State Observatory and the factions that had once been in its debt would have undoubtedly offered their full support.

It might not have allowed them to immediately regain their former strength, but they certainly wouldn’t have been reduced to their current state, with only a handful of people remaining.

Shen Bai glanced around and said, "Daoist, there are many people here. Are you sure you want to discuss this now?"

He was simply offering a reminder. After all, the crowd was large and filled with prying eyes. Even if the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple was respected, with such a mixed gathering, there was no telling who might be present.

However, Daoist Chongling simply shook his head, showing that it was not a concern.

"The Celestial Purity Daoist Temple has always acted openly and honorably. Besides, this isn’t some shameful secret. There’s no need to be furtive about it."

Since he had put it that way, Shen Bai said no more. He simply raised a hand, gesturing for Daoist Chongling to continue.

Daoist Chongling organized his thoughts before speaking. "The reason the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple no longer recruits disciples is actually related to something the previous Temple Master said."

"Before going to his death, the Temple Master said that under no circumstances was the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple to recruit new disciples. He left behind a Copper Mirror, stating that only when someone could uncover the secret within it could the temple begin recruiting again."

"Furthermore, the person who uncovers the secret of the Copper Mirror will not be from Fenglin State, and they must possess the strengths of both the Buddhist and Daoist Schools."

Having said this, Daoist Chongling paused, as if he had finished explaining everything he intended to.

Shen Bai frowned. "The Temple Master was that certain?"

Wuhua explained from the side, "The Celestial Purity Daoist Temple is most famous for its Divination Techniques. If the Temple Master performed the Divination himself, it could very well be true."

Daoist Chongling nodded. "Indeed. At the time, even after having consumed the Dao Fruit, the Temple Master still coughed up blood from performing the Divination. It just goes to show what a heavy price he paid for it."

Shen Bai considered this for a moment, then said, "We’ll discuss this later."

He didn’t give a definitive answer, because now was not the time to discuss the matter.

The matter of the Buddha’s Six Wheels had yet to be concluded.

As for the matter Daoist Chongling had brought up, Shen Bai felt this was not a suitable place for a detailed discussion.

Daoist Chongling nodded. "Indeed. I mainly just wanted to make your acquaintance, Lord Shen. Once this business is concluded, I will return to the Celestial Purity Daoist Temple. I may bring the Copper Mirror with me afterward, and I only hope that Lord Shen will be able to lend me a hand when the time comes."

Shen Bai neither agreed nor refused.

Daoist Chongling understood that it was not appropriate to discuss too much during their first, brief meeting. After offering a respectful bow, he took his leave.

After Daoist Chongling departed, Shen Bai resumed his conversation with Wuhua as they waited patiently.

Before long, a voice rang out. The idle chatter of the crowd gradually died down as everyone turned to look toward the source of the sound.

Abbot Huisheng was slowly approaching, leading a group of monks.

Behind Abbot Huisheng, Elder Kuyun and the others followed in silence.

Upon his arrival, Abbot Huisheng did not waste any words, offering only a few brief opening remarks.

"Thank you all for attending this assembly on Buddhist Teachings. Today, we will simplify the proceedings. We shall dispense with the tedious recitations and get straight to the main event."

As his voice fell, Elder Kuyun, at a signal from Abbot Huisheng, departed from the open area.

Everyone watched with curiosity, knowing in their hearts that Elder Kuyun must have gone to retrieve the Buddha’s Six Wheels.

After a wait of about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Elder Kuyun and several other elders emerged from the main hall, carrying an object that was thirty feet tall.

The object was thirty feet tall and covered with a red cloth, its true appearance completely obscured.

Once Elder Kuyun and the others had set it on the ground, he directly pulled off the red cloth.

When the red cloth was pulled away, a massive Golden Wheel appeared before the crowd.

The Golden Wheel was coated in gold lacquer, giving it a solemn and dignified appearance.

Waves of a peculiar aura, filled with sanctity and solemnity, drifted across the open ground.

Abbot Huisheng said slowly, "As you all know, the back mountain is sealed by countless Arrays. Even we cannot break through them. Only the Buddha’s Six Wheels can grant entry."

"The method of entry is to activate the Buddha’s Six Wheels right here on these grounds. This will form a passage, and everyone will be able to enter the interior of the back mountain."

"The Buddha’s Six Wheels can only be activated once. This is your only chance."