Those around heard this and immediately expressed their regret, slapping their thighs in frustration.

Damn it, this kid beat me to it. He might be remembered by Master Cao Ya. This is what they mean by "Jian Zai Xian Xin"!

No matter what Cao Ya said, they still believed that it was a deity!

A true immortal descended to the mortal realm!

The martial arts practitioners weren't unaware of it, but which of them could fly? Which of them possessed such divine power?

Well, even if they aren't true immortals, they're still Buddhas or Bodhisattvas!

Arhats are no longer worthy of their attention.

When Cao Ya found out, he chuckled to himself, "Well, thank you so much for thinking so highly of me."

“My name is Cao Ya. If I had a code name… well, I could call myself ‘Shan Hai Sanren’ (The Hermit of Mountains and Seas).”

Cao Ya originally wanted to use the nickname "The Boiler of the Sea" from the world of "Lord of Mysteries," but that Westernized title felt a bit out of place in the world of "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty."

So he simply adopted the nickname "The Hermit of Mountains and Seas".

It's quite a strange thing, as nicknames are usually given by others, but Cao Ya chose one himself.

But judging from the appearance of the people in the city, probably no one would dare to give him a nickname.

"We pay our respects to 'The Hermit of Mountains and Seas'!"

The sound was like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down. Many people wanted to kneel, but they were stopped by an invisible force and could not kneel down.

Cao Ya delivered a flat and cold voice:

"No one may kneel before me! Any act of forcing others to kneel before me is utterly heinous!"

People were moved to tears on the spot. What a good person he was! All those princes and nobles would try every means to make them kneel down. Only "Shan Hai Sanren" was so strong, like an immortal or Buddha, yet he refused to kneel down and refused to let anyone make him kneel down.

These are the immortals and Buddhas they've always dreamed of!

"Shan Hai Sanren" quickly became known as "Shan Hai Da Xian", "Shan Hai Pusa", and "Shan Hai Fo Zu" through word of mouth.

Cao Ya was speechless and too lazy to correct him anymore.

He did not want to accept anyone's kneeling or worship.

If someone kneels before you, they must have something in mind. But can Cao Ya fulfill their request?

The reason for adding the last sentence is that since he has performed miracles, inevitably some people, whether fanatically worshipping him or with ulterior motives, will establish sects, create idols for him, and harvest believers.

Cao Ya blocked this road in advance.

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In Luoyang City.

Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Ba Feng Han, wearing masks and disguising their identities, were meditating and cultivating in the inn when they suddenly heard a sound from the sky. Their expressions changed, and they immediately got up, opened the window, and looked out. Instantly, they saw the boundless golden light and the figure in the sky.

The three men's pupils contracted, and their hearts trembled.

"The secret of shattering the void? Young Master Ling, what is that?" Kou Zhong turned to ask Xu Ziling.

Xu Ziling shook his head and exclaimed in surprise:

"'Shan Hai Sanren', I wonder what kind of person he is? Flying? I've never heard of that. When martial arts are cultivated to the extreme, one can fly like a bird."

Ba Feng Han stared at the figure, his gaze burning with desire:

"Three months from now, 'Shan Hai Sanren' will be giving a sermon. I must go and listen. How can I miss such a person who is expounding the secrets of breaking through the void? He is an even more terrifying peerless figure than 'Martial Venerable' Bi Xuan!"

Kou Zhong said with a smile:

“Let the three of us brothers stay in Luoyang. Such a grand event is unprecedented in history, and countless martial artists from all over the world will gather here.”

Xu Ziling speculated:

"Perhaps this is why 'Shan Hai Sanren' gave a three-month deadline?"

Countless others share similar plans, such as Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, and Ba Feng Han.

In their view, the arrival of the powerful figure "Shan Hai Sanren," who was like a god or Buddha, in Luoyang to preach the Dao was a predestined encounter, and they could not miss it.

Countless people were so excited they could hardly sleep, burning incense and paying homage to the figure in the sky.

News of the divine and immortal traces in Luoyang spread throughout the Sui Dynasty with lightning speed, and even reached beyond the Great Wall.

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Jingnian Zen Temple.

This is one of the two holy sites of Buddhism, with a large number of powerful martial monks. When they form the Arhat Formation, they can even be equivalent to an army of thousands or even tens of thousands of people!

This is the foundation by which Buddhism intervenes in the world.

Otherwise, what can be accomplished by relying on just a few people from Cihang Jingzhai?

How many powerful figures would be obsessed with romance?

Besides, Master Liaokong of Jingnian Temple is also an extremely powerful figure below the Grandmaster level, capable of taking the head of a general amidst a vast army.

Not to mention the four great Buddhist monks, whose combined strength even made the evil king retreat.

Moreover, Buddhist communities own their own land and tenant farmers, making them essentially a country within a country.

It has high-end combat power, it has money, and it can also deploy an army.

With everything one could want, how could Buddhism not be awe-inspiring and command all heroes?

Liao Kong emerged from the pass with a solemn expression. He gazed into the distance at the figure standing in the sky, truly resembling a god or Buddha.

The golden light just now gave Liao Kong a sense of familiarity.

"Could it be someone from our Buddhist sect who broke through the void? But none of the eminent monks I know are named Cao Ya or 'Shan Hai'... According to the ancient books in the temple, the great masters who shattered the void in previous generations did not possess such power."

"Who exactly is Cao Ya, or 'Shan Hai Sanren'? What is his background and identity?"

Liao Kong changed his mind, put his hands together, and recited a Buddhist chant.

Whether it is or not, the Buddhist community cannot be absent from the sermon in March... We must inform Qinghui and the others... Alas, I hope the Buddhist community's plan will not be ruined because of "Shanhai Sanren"...

Liao Kong's brows furrowed with worry. He felt both fear and awe towards the "Shan Hai Sanren," yet he couldn't help but yearn for him—a pioneer in martial arts.

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Zhongnan Mountain, Emperor's Peak.

Cihang Jingzhai.

When the news arrived from Jingnian Zen Temple, the entire Cihang Jingzhai was in an uproar.

If it weren't for the fact that the message was sent by Jingnian Temple and signed by Master Liaokong, no one would have believed that such an unbelievable thing could happen in the world.

The stunningly beautiful nun read the letter over and over again. After a long while, she closed her eyes, then opened them again, revealing a glint of shrewdness.

"Master, do you remember the 'Shan Hai Sanren' mentioned in this letter?" Shi Feixuan asked with a frown. She was dressed in a light blue robe that fluttered in the wind, exuding elegance. She looked down at the clear stream with composure.

Although he was inside the quiet retreat, he was not wearing a monk's robe.

Because she was in the quiet study, she did not carry her elegant ancient sword, which seemed to reduce her heroic aura by a third, but it also gave her a gentle and beautiful air.

Her skin was as white as snow, and she was incomparably beautiful.

She and Fan Qinghui, who was beside her, looked like sisters.

It's no wonder that many heroes of the martial arts world are trapped by Cihang Jingzhai.

Fan Qinghui pondered for a moment, then shook her head and sighed softly:

"In the world of martial arts, there are countless heroes and valiant warriors!"

Shi Feixuan said gently:

“Master, do not worry. Master Liaokong said in his letter that ‘Shanhai Sanren’ has a hint of Buddhist aura. The golden light is like the boundless light of Buddha. He may be a reclusive virtuous monk of our Buddhist sect. Who knows?”