Inside the ruins, in front of the Heavenly Ladder.
The moment Xu Xinnian stepped onto the second step, his body surging with spiritual energy.
In an instant, I felt the surrounding space distort!
Countless phantoms appeared before my eyes, like layers of mist enveloping me.
Xu Xinnian was startled.
He quickly calmed himself down.
I want to get rid of these phantoms.
However, no matter how hard he tried, those phantoms always followed him.
It made him feel dizzy and confused.
I don't know how much time passed.
When Xu Xinnian finally came to his senses again.
To my surprise, I found myself in an unknown space filled with an ancient and mysterious aura.
The wind is howling here!
It seemed as if countless vengeful spirits were chanting, sending chills down one's spine.
Suddenly!
A blinding golden light.
It suddenly burst forth from the endless void—
The light was like a blazing sun, so much so that Xu Xinnian could barely look directly at it.
As the golden light gradually subsided...
A majestic golden statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, towering ten thousand feet high, slowly emerged...
The Bodhisattva stood on a six-tusked white elephant, surrounded by seven-colored Buddhist light, solemn and dignified, exuding unparalleled majesty.
The Bodhisattva's voice resounded through heaven and earth like a great bell, and the rolling sound waves transformed into a substantial force, vibrating in all directions: "If you wish to enter the next level, you must first pass my three tests."
Its sound echoed in the air, lingering for a long time.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Xinnian felt a sudden dizziness.
It was as if the whole world had been turned upside down.
When he came to his senses again, he was shocked to find himself in a bustling modern city.
Skyscrapers stand tall, and the streets are bustling with traffic.
The bustling crowd was a stark contrast to the mysterious space they had been in before.
Xu Xinnian's eyes widened instantly; he was stunned!
Am I... back on Earth?!
It's still the city I was in before I transmigrated—Tianhai City!
In the modern world, I spend my days striving for promotions and raises.
They are typical "ox-horse" people.
Just as he was surveying his surroundings.
Suddenly, a strange voice emerged from the depths of my heart, constantly questioning, "Is this really the life I want?"
In this world.
Xu Xinnian faced a variety of choices.
On one occasion, he had the opportunity to obtain an important project through improper means, thereby gaining a promotion.
This was a huge temptation for him.
Because once he succeeds, he will rise rapidly in the company and soar to great heights!
From then on, she bid farewell to her obscure past and became the focus of everyone's attention.
However, just as that sliver of greed deep within him was about to be ignited, memories of the past surged into his mind like a tidal wave.
I remembered my original intention, and that I embarked on the path of cultivation to pursue a higher realm, rather than getting trapped in worldly fame and fortune.
After a fierce internal struggle.
In the end, Xu Xinnian resolutely rejected the tempting offer.
If one goes against one's true nature for the sake of temporary vanity and gain, even if one can enjoy wealth and honor for a short time, it will be in vain.
Ultimately, they will become lost in the abyss of desire and unable to extricate themselves.
Only by adhering to the right path and upholding conscience can one truly realize their self-worth and reach the pinnacle of life.
In this way, Xu Xinnian overcame various temptations from the outside world time and time again.
And over time.
Every correct choice he made was like countless stars coming together to form a dazzling galaxy.
It radiates a dazzling light.
And the illusions around them began to gradually dissipate...
The ethereal voice of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva rang out again: "The principle is to understand one's own mind and see one's true nature, and not to be misled by worldly affairs."
"You have now grasped the basics of this principle and may proceed to the next level of testing."
After saying that.
Xu Xinnian felt the world spinning again.
......
When he regained some of his senses.
To his surprise, he found himself by a quiet and peaceful lake.
The lake is like a giant mirror, so clear that you can see the bottom at a glance.
Fish frolic and swim in the water, while water plants sway gently.
The surrounding rolling green hills and lush trees are reflected in the water, creating a picturesque scene.
However, Xu Xinnian was captivated by this enchanting scenery.
I found myself drawn closer to the lake, wanting to get a better view.
The calm lake surface suddenly rippled, and then transformed into countless monsters that rushed towards him!
These monsters have ferocious faces and come in various shapes.
It has sharp claws.
It flailed wildly in the air, seemingly ready to tear its prey to shreds at any moment.
They let out a series of low, chilling roars and pounced on Xu Xinnian together...
This time, the purple paper dolls guarding him are there.
They failed to follow me into the illusion as before.
Even the defensive barrier that had always protected itself, seemingly as solid as an indestructible tortoise shell, was affected.
At this moment, it vanished without a trace without warning.
It is obvious.
All of this is thanks to the all-encompassing supernatural powers of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, which forcibly separated the two.
The goal is to enable myself to pass the assessment without relying on external aids.
Xu Xinnian was a little uncomfortable with his underwear being so thoroughly exposed for the first time.
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