"From this point of view, I just changed a different way of living."
Pei Wende did not continue to refute Zen Master Lingyou, because the other party's body was glowing with sparks. The fire was not hot but seemed extremely stable.
That is the light of the Bodhi Buddha of Zen Master Lingyou, and it is also the fire of Nirvana when the great Buddhist master passes away.
"Besides, you don't want Master to continue to suffer, right?"
Zen Master Lingyou, who was shrouded in the firelight, laughed again.
However, there seemed to be a sadness hidden in this smile that would never go away.
"Master sees everything you and your senior brother have done for me."
"The current result is a relief for me, and it is also a relief for you."
Zen Master Lingyou's skinny body was burned to ashes little by little.
However, among the ashes, there are dazzling golden lights that are constantly blooming, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace that they have never had before.
"'The merger of the three religions' is a road that has never been traveled before..."
"Your master, although I can no longer see the end of this road, I am very happy that my disciple can embark on this road that has never been walked before."
"Because in Master's mind, my disciple has never been a reincarnated devil boy. He is a very talented and hard-working child."
"And now this child is in trouble. As a master, all I can do is give him a final push."
As Zen Master Lingyou finished speaking, his physical body had been burned away, leaving only a few lingering sounds still echoing in the air.
That was Zen Master Lingyou’s last wish, and it was also the last trace he left in this world.
"Wende, Master has not saved any wealth in this life, and all he can leave you in the end is some thoughts!"
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"Master..."
Pei Wende, who saw this scene, disappeared out of thin air on the huge rock under the waterfall.
When he appeared again, he suddenly appeared next to the embers of Zen Master Lingyou.
The bones of Sakyamuni Buddha, exuding glazed light, floated quietly in the air, and the Bodhi relics embodying Zen Master Lingyou's lifelong cultivation slowly flew out from the embers.
This is what Zen Master Lingyou calls "thoughts" - the relics that symbolize the existence of Zen Master Lingyou in this world.
Relics are the relics left behind by the great Buddhist master after his death, and they are the supreme treasure of Buddhism.
If it were normal times, Pei Wende would naturally be happy that he had another string of relic beads.
But under today's circumstances, Pei Wende only had endless sadness and anger in his heart.
"This old monk always says that I am stubborn..."
"As a result, I always have my own way of doing things, regardless of whether others are willing to accept it or not!"
While cursing like this, Pei Wende carefully picked up the Bodhi relics one by one, fearing that he would bump into them if he moved too much.
As for the finger bones of Sakyamuni?
Pei Wende never glanced at it from beginning to end, as if the thing didn't exist at all.
In Pei Wende's eyes, every relic left by Zen Master Lingyou is ten thousand times more precious than the so-called "Sakyamuni Buddha Treasure".
After every relic left by Zen Master Lingyou was collected in good condition and confirmed to be correct, Pei Wende turned his attention to the finger bone relic that symbolized "the highest realm of Buddhism".
"Senior brother, have you anticipated this day?"
Sighing softly, Pei Wende couldn't tell how much of his words were complaints.
The finger bones of Sakyamuni can extend the life of Zen Master Lingyou. This is a fact that he knew from the beginning.
But Pei Wende never thought that the final step of his "three religions convergence" would also fall on this Buddhist treasure.
With Huiji's seamless magical power, Pei Wende wouldn't believe it if he couldn't see what happened today.
It can only be said that Huiji finally chose to respect her master's wishes and left the right to use this Buddha treasure completely to the other party.
"If I had known that the final result would be this, I would have just cultivated to become a Yang Shen and get through to the other side..."
If you follow the path that has been traveled by your predecessors, you can certainly see the end at a glance, but at least Zen Master Lingyou can continue to live today.
Pei Wende never felt that "the merger of the three religions" was the path he had to take. He would rather Zen Master Lingyou stay with him for a while longer than have the current result.
"There is no such thing as 'knowing it earlier' in this world."
In silence, Xiao Qing, who was supposed to be drinking at the wine shop down the mountain, suddenly appeared behind Pei Wende.
"Your master has actually been waiting for this day for a long time, but you have been selectively ignoring it."
Surprised, but not completely surprised…
Pei Wende turned his head and glanced at Xiaoqing behind him, already having enough psychological expectations for the other party's elusiveness.
Since obtaining his own exclusive cave, Xiaoqing has anchored a spatial coordinate on Pei Wende's body, allowing him to teleport through the cave at any time.
Theoretically speaking, even if the two sides are far apart, Xiaoqing can appear directly next to Pei Wende after entering the cave.
"Instead of dragging that frail body and continuing to live..."
"The ending now is the real relief for him."
As the saying goes, bystanders know the truth, Xiaoqing actually saw the pain of Zen Master Lingyou from the beginning, and also knew that the other person had been waiting for this day of relief.
"Continuing on and completing the 'union of the three religions' in your mind is the best comfort for your master."
"I think he is also looking forward to the time when you truly complete the 'merging of the three religions'."
With a forced grin, Pei Wende asked in a low voice, changing the subject.
"When did you come back?"
Hearing this, Xiaoqing shook the wine gourd in his hand, and then said lazily.
"I never left from the beginning."
"After all, I think you need a 'witness' when you 'break through'."
The voice paused for a moment, and then Xiaoqing continued.
"In order to prevent those little guys who like to mess around from interfering with you, I specially asked my clone to take them to the foot of the mountain."
Shaking her head with regret, Xiao Qing originally thought that she should be the only witness after Pei Wende "broke the barrier".
It turned out that Zen Master Lingyou, the master, knew Pei Wende better than she did, and even anticipated the difficulties that might arise when the other party "breaks through".
"Use this finger bone of Sakyamuni!"
"This is your master's last wish, you shouldn't let him down!"
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