Xu Xinnian stood quietly on the steps, slowly raising his head and looking upwards...
On both sides, there were originally steps where the statues of the Eighteen Arhats were placed.
At this moment, towering, lifelike, and radiant Buddha statues of Bodhisattvas and Buddhas have been erected!
Although there are eighteen Arhats.
They are also known as the Eighteen Sangharama Bodhisattvas.
In reality, they were merely protectors within the Zen Buddhist community.
The most powerful group of Arhats who frequently accompanied the Buddha.
However, compared to a true Bodhisattva.
Their strength is still inferior.
Because above Arhats, Bodhisattvas are the true mainstay of Zen Buddhism.
His status is second only to the Buddha, making him a top Zen master.
The bodhisattva and Buddha statues that came into Xu Xinnian's view at this moment were the four most powerful bodhisattvas in Zen Buddhism—Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara, and Ksitigarbha.
Each Bodhisattva exudes a chilling aura of power and compassion, as if they might come to life at any moment.
Furthermore, there is a halo behind the Buddha statue.
At first glance.
It seems to be a real Bodhisattva standing here, so lifelike.
Seeing these four Bodhisattvas.
His initially relaxed expression gradually turned serious.
It was as if a dark cloud had been hanging over his face.
Because he knew very well that the cultivation level of these four Bodhisattvas was far beyond what the group of eighteen Arhats behind him could compare to.
It should be noted that these four Bodhisattvas are the most powerful force in Zen Buddhism.
Within the entire Zen school.
If the Buddha does not appear.
Basically, these bodhisattvas preside over all affairs of Zen Buddhism.
Each and every one of them is a person of great merit.
Their strength was naturally terrifying, and their cultivation level had all reached the final level of the Five Great Dao Realms - the Supreme Dao Realm!
If what you are facing is the true form of these Bodhisattvas.
Given Xu Xinnian's current cultivation level of a mere Immortal Venerable, he is probably not worth mentioning in front of others.
They might not even be able to withstand a single move.
However, what appeared in front of him at this moment were merely some puppet Buddha statues.
Although they still contain considerable power.
However, compared to the true form of a Bodhisattva, it is still much weaker.
even so.
Xu Xinnian's steady and cautious nature meant that he dared not take these Buddha statues lightly in the slightest.
He took a deep breath.
Then, he quickly formed hand seals, and beams of magical light shot out from his fingertips, merging into the void around him.
Immediately following, layer upon layer of defensive barriers shimmered with multicolored light.
Like ripples, they kept emerging around his body, tightly enveloping him.
After completing this series of actions.
Xu Xinnian took a deep breath, then slowly lifted his foot...
With unwavering resolve, I took the first step toward the steps where the solemn and majestic Manjushri Buddha statue stood.
However, just as he stepped onto the steps...
A loud "bang"!
A bell, as resounding as a grand and majestic bell, suddenly rang out—
The sound of this bell is powerful and deep.
It sounded as if it came from ancient times, and instantly resounded throughout the entire world!
The sudden sound of the bell.
The sudden sound sent a chill down Xu Xinnian's spine, who was caught completely off guard.
He was completely stunned!
They stood frozen in place, as if under a spell.
His eyes instantly lost focus.
All that's left is an empty space.
It was obvious that he had been drawn into some kind of illusion.
In the void.
Gu Xuan stared quietly at everything that was happening before him, his brows furrowing slightly.
In an instant, his mind raced.
He activated the wisp of his divine consciousness that was attached to Xu Xinnian's body.
Almost at the same time.
Gu Xuan's gaze suddenly shifted, as if traversing endless time and mist.
Suddenly, he saw Xu Xinnian all alone in the courtyard of an ancient temple that had stood for a long time and had witnessed many changes.
The rising incense smoke around the temple resembled a light veil.
It sways gently, encircling the entire ancient temple.
The fragrant mist drifted about, sometimes thick like brocade, sometimes thin like wisps of smoke.
This adds a touch of ethereal beauty to this ancient building.
Through the layers of incense smoke, the main part of the temple can be clearly seen.
The eaves and brackets are exquisite and unique, and the carved beams and painted rafters are lifelike.
The vermilion doors and windows, though slightly weathered by time, still exude a subtle ancient charm.
The entire temple was enveloped in a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
It makes you feel as if you are in a fairyland.
And accompanied by the rhythmic tapping of the wooden fish drum, and the soft whispers of Sanskrit echoing in my ears...
The Sanskrit chanting flowed gently, not at all noisy.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Xuan's gaze fell directly on the magnificent Mahavira Hall.
Inside the hall, rows of blue lamps flickered with a faint light, illuminating the solemn and majestic ancient Buddha statues.
As the saying goes, "A solitary lamp accompanies an ancient Buddha."
Around it are other Buddha statues, some sitting and some standing, in various postures; some are solemn and dignified, some are smiling compassionately, and some are deep in thought with their eyes closed...
Each Buddha statue.
It seems to contain boundless Buddhist power, inspiring awe in people.
Xu Xinnian's eyes went unfocused, and he walked slowly toward the main hall of the ancient temple like a walking corpse.
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