Chapter 44 Quickly Transmigrate! Conquer the Handsome Demon King (50)
We picked up the items on the ground and were about to try again to stop the spread of demonization, when suddenly, a mysterious light appeared in the sky, like a crack tearing through the night sky, illuminating the entire sky.
The light did not come from the sun, moon, or stars, but was a strange light that had never been seen before, and it seemed to be calling for something...
"What is that?" Liang Xu's voice contained a hint of doubt, and also a hint of...expectation.
I shook my head to indicate that I didn't know.
But inside my heart, there was an inexplicable throbbing, a premonition telling me that this light would change everything.
I stretched out my hand, wanting to touch the light, but found it illusory and out of reach.
The light grew brighter and brighter, and it came closer and closer, until it finally landed on a distant mountain, illuminating an ancient...
Temple?
"We..." As soon as I opened my mouth, Liang Xu held my hand. His hand was no longer cold, but instead had a hint of warmth.
"Go and have a look."
The light was like a sudden tear in the night sky, and the strong white light hurt my eyes.
The direction it points to is clear and firm, like a silent guide, leading us into the unknown fog.
Liang Xu and I looked at each other, understood each other tacitly, and then we ran towards the mountain with all our might.
The closer we got, the brighter the light became, as if some force was attracting us.
When we arrived at the foot of the mountain, we realized that it was not an ordinary mountain but an ancient temple.
It stands on the top of the mountain, like an old man who has experienced many hardships, quietly overlooking the world.
The flying eaves and curled corners of the temple appear both solemn and mysterious under the interweaving of moonlight and white light.
There is not a trace of evil spirit around the temple. Instead, it exudes a peaceful and reassuring atmosphere.
This is completely different from the monsters I have encountered before, and the more so, the more I dare not take it lightly.
My fingertips trembled slightly, and spiritual power surged secretly in my body, ready to deal with any crisis that might occur at any time.
Liang Xu stood beside me. The chill emanating from him formed a sharp contrast with the peaceful atmosphere of the temple, but for some reason, I felt that his presence made me feel a lot more at ease.
The temple gate was tightly closed, and its vermilion paint had become mottled, as if telling of the ruthlessness of time.
I took a deep breath and pushed open the heavy wooden door. It creaked, and the harsh sound echoed in the silent night sky.
"Amitabha."
A deep voice came from the depths of the temple, carrying a hint of compassion.
I looked carefully and saw a monk in a cassock sitting cross-legged on a cushion.
He had a kind face, but his eyes showed a wisdom that saw through everything.
"My two donors, I am the poor monk Huixin, and have been waiting here for a long time." Monk Huixin slowly stood up and saluted us with his palms folded.
His voice was neither hurried nor slow, and it carried a power that reassured people.
"How did you know we were here?" I asked cautiously, while secretly observing Monk Huixin.
His cultivation is unfathomable, and I cannot fathom his depth.
"The secrets of heaven are predetermined." Monk Huixin did not answer my question directly, but smiled slightly, "I can provide you two donors with clues to stop the demonization, but you need to solve a Buddhist mystery."
"Riddle?" Liang Xu frowned, seeming impatient with this test.
But he didn't say anything in the end. He just looked at me silently, waiting for my decision.
I thought about it for a moment and felt that this might be a test as well as an opportunity.
After all, right now, preventing the spread of demonization is the top priority.
So I nodded and looked at Monk Huixin firmly: "I accept."
Monk Huixin smiled approvingly. He slowly raised his hand, picked up a wooden box from his side, and placed it in front of us. The box was carved with intricate patterns.
"The puzzle is in this box. Unlock it and you will get the answer."
The box exuded a faint sandalwood scent. I stretched out my hand, but it stopped in mid-air. I felt something was wrong. Liang Xu also noticed my strangeness and there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. I looked at the box and suddenly found that the pattern seemed to move...
I originally thought that the puzzles about Monk Huixin would be related to the techniques of cultivating immortals or profound Buddhist principles, after all, he is an accomplished monk.
However, when we opened the wooden box carved with intricate patterns, it was empty inside, with only a piece of paper as thin as a cicada's wing, on which were written a few distorted Chinese characters - "human heart".
"Human heart?" I frowned in confusion. This answer was really beyond my expectation.
Liang Xu seemed to understand something. The coldness in his eyes faded a little, replaced by a deep thought.
His deep voice echoed in the empty temple, "The complexity of human hearts is far more complicated than any magic in the world. Even Buddha cannot save them."
My heart moved, as if I had grasped something, but I couldn't express it clearly.
"That's right. People's fickle minds and their obsessions are the root of demonization." Liang Xu continued, his tone carrying a sense of knowing everything.
"Observation?" I repeated the word, and a flash of inspiration passed through my mind like an electric current.
I began to recall those people who were demonized. They were all demonized because of the obsession in their hearts.
Liang Xu and I looked at each other, and we both saw a gleam of sudden enlightenment in each other's eyes.
We began a heated discussion, ranging from the good and evil of human nature to the root of obsession. It seemed as if we had forgotten that we were solving a mystery and it was more like a clash of minds.
Monk Huixin looked at us quietly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was quite satisfied with our answer.
Just when we were about to find the answer to the mystery, a gust of cold wind suddenly blew out from the depths of the temple.
In an instant, those originally solemn and dignified Buddha statues stood up one after another as if they were injected with evil power.
There was a faint green light flashing in their eyes, and they moved stiffly and swiftly as they pounced towards us.
"Be careful!" Liang Xu pulled me behind him, and his magic power exploded instantly, turning into a black barrier to block the attack of the Buddha statue.
I took a deep breath, my spiritual energy rapidly circulated in my body, and the long sword was unsheathed, making a crisp sound.
The power of the Buddha statue is much stronger than I imagined, and every impact carries a strong impact.
Liang Xu and I stood back to back, dodging the Buddha statue's attacks while continuing to ponder the mystery.
The temple was filled with the sound of swords clashing and Buddha statues falling to the ground, dust flying, and candlelight flickering.
Monk Huixin just stood quietly by the side, like a spectator, watching us struggle.
This eerie silence made me feel even more uneasy and made this battle even more tense.
"I think I found something!" I shouted to Liang Xu while dodging the attack.
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