"Discussing the indestructible Arhat like this at Shaolin Temple, aren't you afraid of dying?" Duan Rui looked at Meng Qi, Jiang Zhiwei, and Wang Siyuan incredulously.
“Not a bad Arhat, he’s not that petty,” Meng Qi said softly, having quite a bit of knowledge about his former martial uncle.
"I really don't know where the Undying Arhat learned that 'Cursive Sword Technique' from. Was it from the universe outside the Realm?"
Jiang Zhiwei shook her head as she spoke, revealing a secret that wasn't exactly a secret:
“I heard my master say that he once challenged the Undying Arhat, but he was no match for him. Even though he activated the legendary characteristics of the initial stage, he was still no match for him. The same was true for Master Lu and Daoist Chonghe, who were defeated by the Undying Arhat’s finger sword.”
"The best in the world, without a doubt!"
Jiang Zhiwei sighed, wondering when she would be able to dominate the real world for a period of time with the sword in her hand!
For more than a decade, Cao Ya suppressed the real world and maintained a stable order. Evil spirits and heretics dared not invade, and demons and monsters fled to distant lands, rarely entering the Central Plains.
The only exception was when the Great Khan of the Grasslands, Guldo, broke through to the Earth Immortal realm, wielding the Heavenly Punishment Axe. Overconfident, he wanted to test the mettle of Cao Ya, the "Unbreakable Arhat," and ended up losing his life.
After his resurrection, Guldo stayed on the grasslands and never dared to venture south.
Seeing that even Guldur had met such a miserable end, the others naturally dared not offend the Undying Arhat.
In this world, the righteous path has prevailed over the demonic and evil paths, the atmosphere in the real world has improved, and the order is quite well maintained.
While there are indeed scoundrels and scum in the righteous path, generally speaking, the righteous path of the lawful camp is still better than the heretics and evil beings of the chaotic evil camp—especially for ordinary people!
That's all Cao Ya can do.
Because he knew all too well how many terrifying beings slumbered in various places within the [Supreme Being] universe, awaiting their revival.
He couldn't and wouldn't dare to go too far.
A four-star Celestial Immortal is very strong in the current real world, but in the eyes of those powerful beings, they are quite ordinary.
During the long period of suppressing the real world, Cao Ya killed Guldo, intimidated various powerful figures, and even clashed with heroes from all walks of life.
Of course, they were undefeated!
Otherwise, the title of "Number One in the World" would have changed hands long ago!
Cao Ya's divine skills, such as the "Cao Zi Sword Technique", "Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Technique", "Kunpeng Treasure Technique", "Heavenly River Orthodox Method", "Five Elements Immortal Technique", and "Purple Thunder Sword Technique", were all spread out and became known to the world.
Of all these divine skills, the one that a swordsman like Jiang Zhiwei desires most is undoubtedly the "Cao Zi Sword Technique"!
This is one of the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques from the Perfect World universe!
Even though the Kunpeng Treasure Technique is one of the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques and is highly regarded, in the eyes of swordsmen, it is not as good as the Grass Character Sword Manual.
Swordsmen such as Su Wuming, Master Lu, He Qi, and Chonghe Daoren were all curious and itching to try their skills. Over the course of more than ten years, they challenged Cao Ya many times and witnessed the fierce and sharp "Cao Zi Sword Technique". They praised it as one of the top three sword techniques in the world!
Second only to the "Seven Swords of Heaven" and a very few other sword techniques passed down by those who have transcended the other shore!
The series of sword techniques created by the founders of various schools after comprehending a certain sword move in the Seven Swords of Heaven are far inferior to the Grass Character Sword Technique.
"It's a pity I'm only at the Outer Realm, not yet at the Dharma Body level. Otherwise, I really want to challenge the Undying Arhat myself and witness the sword intent of the 'Grass Character Sword Technique,' where 'a single blade of grass can cut through the sun, moon, and stars'!" Jiang Zhiwei murmured, quite regretful, but then her boundless fighting spirit was renewed.
Although the Dharma Body is different from that of an immortal, no matter how great the difficulties, she will never bow down!
"Compared to the 'Cursive Script Sword Technique,' I'm more interested in the 'Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art,'" Wang Siyuan said with a slight smile.
"Without attaining the Dharma Body, all of this is illusion; they have no right to challenge an indestructible Arhat," Meng Qi said, shaking his head.
Wang Siyuan was speechless and said:
"In fact, even if one becomes a Dharma Body, one is only qualified to challenge. Among all the Earth Immortals and Human Immortals in the world today, who can defeat an Undying Arhat?"
Meng Qi remained silent, then sighed softly.
If he possessed the strength of an indestructible Arhat, and was invincible in the Dharma Body Realm, would Gu Xiaosang have died back then?
The thought of that quirky, enchanting demoness sent a pang of pain through Meng Qi's heart.
Otherwise, how could it be like this today?
His initial fantasy was to be a dashing young man in white robes, wielding a sword, and roaming the world!
Now he lives like an ascetic, and seeing him, one can tell that he has a past filled with endless sorrow.
"Esteemed benefactors, the abbot invites you to the Great Buddha Hall for a discussion."
Just then, the Shaolin monks led the way, taking Meng Qi and the others to the Great Buddha Hall to meet Kong Wen, Wu Si, and Xuan Bei.
Kongwen is another high-ranking monk of Shaolin Temple and the previous abbot, while Wusi is the current abbot.
As for Xuanbei, he is a half-step Dharma Body, and is currently the most promising monk in Shaolin Temple to achieve the Dharma Body. Moreover, he was Meng Qi's former master, and his secular family is Meng Qi's uncle. Their relationship is extraordinary, so he should be seated in the same position.
After Meng Qi and his group arrived, they didn't stand on ceremony and directly stated their purpose.
"The matter of Ananda's Pure Land on the back mountain? Indeed, it is time to come to a conclusion." Arhat Kongwen uttered a Buddhist chant.
He was tricked by Han Guang and trapped in a fragment of cosmic light for decades, and he knew the profound connection between Ananda and the Pure Land.
When the Divine Palm Manual was created, he was rescued and later helped by Cao Ya, but he still exists and has not passed away.
"Should we notify the Undying Arhat?" Wu Si asked.
“Since he is unwilling to show up, it means he has no interest in this matter, so there is no need to notify him,” Xuanbei pondered.
In terms of familiarity, he was more familiar with Cao Ya, as they had known each other for decades.
When asked for advice, Cao Ya always answered without reservation.
Cao Ya currently holds no official position within the Shaolin Temple, yet his status is the most exalted!
Even the Arhat who only hears of emptiness and the Abbot who has no thoughts are far inferior.
An invincible being in this world possesses an incredibly powerful deterrent force!
“Ananda, the Pure Land is without risk. You are free to enter. Some of the secrets you wish to know are indeed within it.”
Just then, Cao Ya's voice suddenly echoed inside the Great Buddha Hall.
"The Unbreakable Arhat." Meng Qi, Jiang Zhiwei, and Wang Siyuan all bowed, but Duan Rui, who was being controlled to open the door, remained motionless.
Cao Ya didn't care about any of that. He knew Meng Qi and Wang Siyuan's purpose in coming here: to enter Ananda's Pure Land in the back mountains of Shaolin Temple and find out what it was all about.
Duan Rui was the one who opened the door, while Jiang Zhiwei was merely accompanying them.
Because it is located behind Shaolin Temple, outsiders must obtain permission from Shaolin Temple to enter or leave.
Led by Abbot Wusi, the group arrived at the back of Shaolin Temple. A stone gate blocked their way, its gleaming light reflecting off the surroundings, exuding a profound Zen-like atmosphere. The eight characters, "Those with affection and kindness, do not enter this gate," were as pure as Bodhi and as firm as Vajra.
Sitting upright in the meditation room, Cao Ya's gaze pierced through the void, as if he saw Duan Rui fall into demonic possession, open the Ananda Pure Land, and Meng Qi, Jiang Zhiwei, Wang Siyuan, and Xuan Bei enter. Kong Wen Arhat and Abbot Wusi did not enter the Ananda Pure Land together.
They suppressed Duan Rui, cleansed him of his demonic energy, abolished the demonic skills he had cultivated by practicing the Yi Jin Jing in reverse, and imprisoned him at Shaolin Temple.
Compared to death, being suppressed and allowed his wife and children to visit him was completely acceptable to Duan Rui.
After all, he became a demon for the sake of his wife and children.
“He won’t survive.” Cao Ya shook his head, flicked his finger, and a stream of light flew out and entered Duan Rui’s body.
He's just a pitiful person. Since he has this opportunity, why not do it if it's convenient for him?
"Huh?" Duan Rui was taken aback. For some reason, he suddenly felt that his overall condition was much better than when he still had his martial arts skills.
He was immediately overjoyed and thanked Cao Ya profusely.
"Amitabha." Kongwen Arhat put his hands together, nodded to Cao Ya, and his eyes showed amazement.
Although he was also a human immortal with profound knowledge and had comprehended the general principles and third form of the Tathagata Palm, he could fight even ordinary earth immortals. However, in front of the Undying Arhat, he felt quite powerless, like a naughty child, unable to resist.
He had received similar help from Cao Ya, who washed away his injuries and extended his life.
"Are you a celestial being?"
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