69novels Chapter 43 Speculation!
Chapter 43 Speculation!
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Just as dawn was breaking, three bells rang out from the east side of Shuanglin Temple.
This is the "early bell," and when the bell rings, it means that the monks in the temple are about to begin their morning prayers.
Morning bells and evening drums, that's all.
Upon hearing the bell's sound, Zhong Yuan awoke from his mystical state.
The true energy in his dantian had increased at least three times compared to before.
His efforts in that one night were equivalent to a year of arduous training.
This cultivation speed truly satisfied him.
The power of this "Heart King Sutra" far exceeded his expectations.
This sutra is truly a remarkable book, as no one has mastered it since Fu Dashi.
Otherwise, it should at least be on par with the Shaolin Temple's Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic).
However, this sutra has one major problem: most people simply cannot overcome the initial hurdle.
His true energy was running rampant, almost like he had gone mad.
That's not something a beginner can handle.
The most basic meaning of the term "heart king" is simply to guard one's original heart.
No matter what turbulent waves one experiences within the body, one can remain as calm as a still lake.
While he was cultivating last night, he seemed to see Master Fu, who created the Heart King Scripture, sitting calmly on the fishing platform in front of the still lake.
Based on the cultivation speed of this [Heart King Scripture], his internal energy in one year of cultivation is equivalent to that of others in twenty years.
This speed is terrifying, so it's understandable that the cultivation difficulty is so high.
If anyone could cultivate this skill, it wouldn't necessarily have such miraculous effects.
He also exploited a loophole in his innate sword meridian, making his internal meridians and acupoints different from those of ordinary people.
If we compare the meridians and acupoints of an ordinary person's body to various blocked streams.
Then the sword meridians within his body are like naturally flowing rivers.
No matter how surging the internal energy or true qi is, there is no risk of him exploding and dying as it flows through his meridians.
Therefore, he was naturally at peace and there was no reason for him to worry at all.
It's likely that Master Fu back then must have had an extraordinary physique; otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to cultivate the Heart King Sutra.
Moreover, once the Heart King Sutra is mastered, there is no need to meditate specifically; the true energy within the body will circulate automatically throughout the body.
Just like water with a source, it is silent, formless and invisible, but over time it can turn rivers and seas upside down and has great divine power!
at this time.
From that direction came the voice of the Venerable Master Miaoguang.
"Young Master Zhong is indeed no ordinary person."
"Entering a meditative state overnight, the Heart Sutra was completed."
"Congratulations!"
"Uncle-Master Dugu, you were right about me."
"Even if Bodhidharma were alive today, or Master Fu were reborn, he would be no different."
The old monk Miaoguang's voice was full of amazement.
For the Venerable Master Miaoguang, witnessing the emergence of a martial arts prodigy was naturally a delightful surprise, not to mention...
This martial arts prodigy can be considered to have inherited the legacy of the Maitreya Sect.
How could he not be overjoyed?
I heard the Venerable Master Miaoguang's praise.
Zhong Yuan let out a long sigh, stood up, placed the Heart King Sutra on the table, and said to the old monk Miaoguang, "Master, you flatter me. I only managed to cross the threshold of the Heart King Sutra by sheer luck."
"How can one be compared to Bodhidharma or Master Fu?"
The old monk Miaoguang got up, took a duster from the bookshelf, and while sweeping the dust off the bookshelf, said, "Young Master Zhong is so peaceful."
"Indeed, this is beyond the reach of this humble monk."
"Most martial arts practitioners in the world, without exception, cannot resist the temptation contained within those martial arts manuals when they see them."
"This leads to martial arts practitioners becoming obsessed and troubled by desires, which over time can easily cause them to fall into a state of demonic possession."
"Even with a mastery of martial arts, it will all be for naught in the end."
"My obsession, though not in the path of martial arts, is still an unquenchable desire."
"Therefore, this humble monk has been studying the Heart Sutra for sixty years, yet I have been unable to grasp its essence."
"Young Master Zhong is so old, and he came here for the Heart King Sutra, yet he has not developed any desires or attachments. This is something that even ordinary people cannot do."
"In this respect alone, he is no different from Bodhidharma and Master Fu."
"In the first year of the Putong era of the Southern Liang Dynasty, Fu Dashi was also about the same age as Young Master Zhong."
"At that time, Fu Dashi was not yet a monk; he sat quietly fishing by the Jiting Pond."
"A wandering ascetic was passing through that area when he saw Master Fu sitting quietly fishing, which seemed to be a connection between them."
"Then the ascetic used the water in the pond and the fish in the water to guide Master Fu, which made Master Fu realize his past karma and devote himself to Buddhism."
"The two practiced under the Twin Longevity Tree for several days, and the place where the Twin Longevity Tree was located later became the present-day Shuanglin Temple."
"Later, the ascetic went to see Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, and discussed Buddhism with him. After a disagreement, he crossed the river on a reed and left."
"However, many years later, Fu Dashi achieved great success in Buddhism and visited the capital three times, where he was treated as an honored guest by Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan."
Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"When the Zen master recounted the story of the connection between Bodhidharma and Fu Dashi, was he implying that Fu Dashi was even more magnanimous than Bodhidharma?"
By this time, the Venerable Master Miaoguang had almost finished dusting the bookshelf.
He approached Zhong Yuan and said, "I'll say it again: Young Master Zhong is capable of what ordinary people cannot; he is truly extraordinary!"
"Even Bodhidharma had a disagreement with Emperor Xiao Yan and fled to another place."
"Given time, Young Master Zhong will surely achieve great things."
"Today's Dharma assembly requires me to make more preparations."
"If Young Master Zhong has nothing else to do, he may stay here and cultivate in seclusion."
"At the Dharma assembly, with so many people and eyes, it's not impossible for those from Lingjiu Palace to blend in among them."
"I will make proper arrangements for the young master's two friends; there will be no problems."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan couldn't help but think to himself that this old monk Miaoguang was indeed hard to dislike.
She considered his needs in every way, making it hard not to like her.
but.
Since entering the martial arts world, he has carefully considered all the past events, from his first meeting with Lao Zhong in Bangyuan Cave, to his encounter with Dugu Xian, and now to Zen Master Miaoguang.
He suddenly has a feeling.
It seems he's been tricked by Lao Zhong.
After Bangyuan Cave fell.
Old Zhong was disheartened and changed his demeanor drastically, adopting a posture of giving up.
He appeared to have taken over the Ming Cult voluntarily, seemingly under the title of the young master of the Ming Cult.
But behind all this, was it truly his own active choice, or was Lao Zhong feigning madness and going with the flow?
Especially after meeting this Venerable Master Miaoguang.
Zhong Yuan's doubts deepened.
Whether it's Dugu Xian or the old monk Miaoguang.
Even though they each had their own motives, their kindness and help towards themselves were truly excessive.
Thinking of this.
He stopped thinking about it and decided that when he returned to Zhenjie Village, he would definitely ask Old Zhong for clarification.
but.
He still asked the old monk Miaoguang a question.
"Zen Master, did my father ever visit Shuanglin Temple to study the Heart Sutra?"