My Fairy Growth System-Chapter 414 - 413: Saving Zhi Zhang Finally Yields Three Treasures

The harp music was melodious, like a clear spring washing away the dust all around, and like a gentle breeze of spring, softly caressing the hearts of everyone present. Everyone in the air, whether they were in the Divinity Transformation Realm or the Golden Core Realm, felt this tranquil yet profound power.

The sound of the harp entered Zhi Zhang’s ears as he fiercely battled against the four Divinity Transformation monks, and a subtle change appeared in his eyes. Where once his gaze had been shrouded by a brutal aura, now a flicker of clarity passed through. His movements also slowed, as if he was struggling against the demonic nature within him.

"What an opportunity!" Hui Jue, Kong Jian, Kong Se, and Kong Ye, the four Divinity Transformation masters, saw their chance and fully activated their Lifebound Artifacts— a string of Buddha Beads, a Kasaya, a Zen staff, and a wooden fish.

The four Taoist Instruments blossomed with dazzling light in the air, transforming into four fierce attacks that thundered towards Zhi Zhang with a force as unstoppable as a mighty thunderbolt.

Although Zhi Zhang was influenced by the Soul-Purging Bewilderment piece, as an Initial Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, his strength was not to be underestimated. He roared angrily, his body radiating golden light, attempting to use his early peak Golden Body Realm’s physical prowess to withstand the four attacks.

Though Zhi Zhang cultivated both law and body, he mainly focused on his physical body and had even used special Buddha Sect cultivation methods to refine his body into his Lifebound Artifact, with his Law Manifestation being himself as well.

However, Zhi Zhang, who had only recently advanced to Divinity Transformation, struggled against the four seasoned and very familiar Divinity Transformation monks of the initial stage, and his Golden Body could not entirely withstand their assault.

Under the force of the four attacks, Zhi Zhang grunted, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, indicating he was seriously injured.

Yu Qingtan seized the moment to play the Soul-Purging Bewilderment piece with all his might, and Zhi Zhang’s consciousness cleared up slightly, his will to resist growing even fainter.

"Amitabha," Master Kong Jian brought his hands together and chanted the Buddha’s name. Then his Kasaya wrapped directly around Zhi Zhang, while Abbot Hui Jue’s Buddha Beads enlarged and were placed around Zhi Zhang’s waist.

Kong Se and Kong Ye each took out a Fifth-Stage Spirit-Sealing Talisman and, one in front and one behind, affixed them onto Zhi Zhang’s body, finally capturing him.

"Nephew Zhi Zhang, awaken quickly!" Abbot Hui Jue’s voice rang in Zhi Zhang’s ears, like the sound of a large bell.

Under the influence of the Soul-Purging Bewilderment piece and Abbot Hui Jue’s Buddhist chanting, the brutality in Zhi Zhang’s eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by clarity. He lifted his head to look at Abbot Hui Jue, his eyes flashing with confusion and doubt.

"Abbot, what is the meaning of living? What is the meaning of cultivation?" Zhi Zhang’s voice was hoarse and feeble.

"Nephew Zhi Zhang, you have become attached to form," Abbot Hui Jue said gravely, knowing that Zhi Zhang was troubled by inner demons.

No sooner had Abbot Hui Jue finished speaking than the entire sky above the Great Thunderclap Monastery seemed to be filled with an ineffable solemnity and reverence. Zhi Zhang lowered his head in thought, as if trying to recall his Buddha cultivation path and the Buddhist tenets that once gave him unwavering resolve.

"Zhi Zhang, living is to experience the joys and sorrows, tastes, and separations of this world. We cultivate to see through the mortal world and to pursue immortality!" Abbot Hui Jue’s voice rose slowly.

"All beings are numerous, life is like a mayfly, fleeting in an instant, but there are only a few who can attain immortality. Disciple still does not understand!" Zhi Zhang replied.

"Qing Tan once heard a high monk say, ’There is no Bodhi tree, nor is there a mirror stand; fundamentally, not a single thing exists — where then can dust alight?’" At that moment, Yu Qingtan flew over to the group, speaking with a crisp voice.

Upon hearing this saying, everyone present trembled, feeling a tingle on their scalps.

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"Benefactor Yu, may I ask which high monk said this sentence?" Abbot Hui Jue looked at Yu Qingtan and asked.

"Qingtan has seen the abbot. These are the words of an itinerant high monk I encountered in my hometown, whose name I do not know." Before coming to the Western Regions, Yu Qingtan had also learned about the Buddha Sect, knowing that this phrase did not exist in this realm.

"Benefactor Yu truly has a karmic connection with our Buddha, alas, alas!" Abbot Hui Jue sighed, feeling that it was Yu Qingtan who had said this, because as the abbot of the Great Thunderclap Monastery, how could he not know if an itinerant high monk had spoken such profound Buddhist wisdom?

"Originally nothing existed, whence comes the dust to cling! Just so, just so, I have understood, I have understood indeed!" Zhi Zhang suddenly exclaimed aloud.

"Why should one ponder the meaning of living while alive? Just live well. There’s no need to consider the meaning of cultivation, just cultivate well. I indeed was attached to appearances!"

With Zhi Zhang’s loud cry, the violent breath about him completely dissipated, replaced by a peaceful and serene aura. A light of wisdom twinkled in his eyes, as if he had undergone a spiritual purification, and surprisingly, his cultivation level had also improved.

"Many thanks to Benefactor Yu, thanks to the abbot and all the seniors. Today, Zhi Zhang has finally understood what it means to cultivate, what life is about," Zhi Zhang said deeply bowing to Yu Qingtan and Abbot Hui Jue among others, his voice filled with gratitude.

Watching the transformation in Zhi Zhang, a hint of satisfaction flashed through Abbot Hui Jue’s eyes. He knew that Zhi Zhang’s inner demons had been eradicated, and the path of his future cultivation would be much smoother.

"Nephew Zhi Zhang, that you have comprehended this is indeed a blessing for our Buddha Sect. However, you almost caused a great disaster by falling to demonic ways this time, and for that, you must be punished!" said Abbot Hui Jue.

"I am willing to accept the punishment!" Zhi Zhang’s voice was firm and decisive, recognizing that even if unintentional, he had indeed caused considerable trouble for the Great Thunderclap Monastery.

"Very well, I sentence you to three years of sweeping the floors in the Scripture Pavilion with your cultivation sealed, during which you must recite scriptures daily to cleanse the soul," said Abbot Hui Jue in a deep voice.

"I obey the command!" Zhi Zhang responded without a trace of hesitation, bowing deeply.

"Go now!" said Abbot Hui Jue, putting away his Lifebound Artifact, the Buddha Beads, while Kong Jian also put away his kasaya; the effects of the Spirit-Sealing Talisman remained on Zhi Zhang.

Zhi Zhang bowed once more to Yu Qingtan and turned to leave.

Yu Qingtan watched Zhi Zhang’s departing figure, thinking that in his view, such a person belonged to those who are overly satiated, fortunate enough to awaken in time.

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After the turmoil had subsided, Abbot Hui Jue and Master Hui Ming once again thanked Yu Qingtan for saving the future pillar of the Great Thunderclap Monastery. Yu Qingtan tactfully suggested something tangible in return and brought out the bodies of the Demon Venerable and all the Fourth-Grade Demon Kings of the Sand Scorpion Tribe as thanks, while the lower-rank scorpions were fed to Xiao Qing and her subordinate Spiritual Beasts.

"Benefactor Yu has actually managed to hunt down a Fifth-Grade Demon Venerable in such a short time!" both Hui Jue and Hui Ming were astounded, feeling more than ever that Yu Qingtan was someone to be befriended and not to be offended.

Therefore, with a wave of his hand, Abbot Hui Jue granted the Demon Cores and bodies of the sand scorpions, along with the merit of awakening Zhi Zhang, a total of three hundred thousand Merit Points.

Yu Qingtan chose to exchange for a hundred vials of Vajra Butter, the Purifying Buddha Eye Technique, and the Great Universal Zen Light, to which Abbot Hui Jue agreed straightforwardly.

After staying at the Great Thunderclap Monastery for three more days at the behest of the two, Yu Qingtan then left the Western Regions to return to Luo Li Island in the Southeast Region and began her closed-door cultivation.