However, as early as 50 years ago, he had realized that no matter how hard he practiced Buddhist mantras, he could only increase his cultivation and could not solve the mystery of life and death.
He racked his brains, and after several decades, he actually came up with an unprecedented method. In this world, Buddhism, Taoism, and the Demon Sect were the most prosperous, with the highest attainments in spells. The demonic sect had a bad reputation, and evil techniques were cruel and unorthodox. As for the Taoist techniques, they were profound and magical. If they could study them together, they would definitely be able to break through the stalemate.
However, he had never expected that his three open-minded senior brothers would oppose him in unison. They thought that it was a heresy and advised him earnestly. He was unwilling, so he visited the famous Taoist sects several times. He had gone up Qingyun Mountain several times, but he was rejected by the Qingyun Sect's sect master, Daoist Dao Xuan, every time.
For the past fifty years, in order to pursue the mystery of immortality, Puzhi was somewhat disheartened after being rejected by the famous Taoist sects. However, the obsession in his heart made him still travel around the world, hoping to solve the mystery of life and death, which was his greatest wish in his life.
This time, he discovered that Chu Lingyun possessed the cultivation techniques of the three sects. If it was in the past, he would probably be furious when he saw Chu Lingyun resting on the cultivation techniques of the Demon Sect. However, at this time, seeing that his greatest wish had a glimmer of hope, he seemed to have grabbed a life-saving grass. He would not lose this opportunity again, so he followed Chu Lingyun all the way.
Chu Lingyun looked at Puzhi, who had been struggling to solve the mystery of immortality for more than 50 years, and suddenly felt a little sympathy for him. This kind of spirit of exploring alone without the recognition of others also made his heart tremble. Puzhi could work hard for his own wish for more than 50 years, which showed how firm his will was.
Chu Lingyun sighed and said," Old monk, you're an eminent monk of Buddhism. You should have seen through life and death long ago. Why do you want to pursue immortality?"”
Puzhi sighed and said," Ever since I started practicing Buddhism, I've seen through everything in the world. I've even seen through the struggle between the righteous and the demonic. However, the mystery of longevity has always lingered in my heart. The purpose of my practice of Buddhism is to solve the mystery of longevity."
Chu Lingyun shook his head and said," Old monk, I don't think you're someone who's afraid of death. In fact, you've already seen through life and death. Why are you still obsessed with immortality?"
Puzhi's expression was solemn." Benefactor, I'm not a greedy person. It's just that after I started cultivating, I suddenly felt that the Heavenly Dao was heartless and treated all living things as straw dogs. I just wanted to find a path to immortality for all living beings in the world!"”
Chu Lingyun took a deep look at Puzhi, then looked at the sunset in the sky and said,""Old monk, have you ever thought that the birth, aging, illness, and death of humans are the natural laws of the world? Look at the sunset in the sky. The sun is setting in the west. But without this setting sun, how could there be tomorrow's first day?”
Looking at Puzhi who was deep in thought, Chu Lingyun said lightly,""Moreover, the world is filled with conflicts. Can you ascend to the Elysian World just because you want to live forever? The Heavenly Axiom treated all living beings as dogs and was unkind. However, all living beings in the world could rely on their own hands to fight for themselves and survive. Wasn't this what Buddhism said about all living beings being equal? It could be seen that the Heavenly Axiom treated all living beings as dogs and was unkind and benevolent!”
Puzhi had a complicated expression on his face as he put his palms together and said,"All living beings in the world do not know what the Heavenly Dao is. They are ignorant and unable to resist their own fate. They are fooled by the Heavenly Dao. I can't bear it, so I devote my life to longevity and get rid of the fate of ants."
Chu Lingyun shook his head and said," Otherwise, all living beings in this world are weak and weak. In our eyes, they are just like ants. But are we also ants in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao? Even if you solve the mystery of life and death, can you get rid of the fate of ants? Even if you have the strength of the Heavenly Dao, are there no stronger existences above the Heavenly Dao? Then wouldn't we forever be ants?”
Puzhi was speechless, and he fell into deep thought. Chu Lingyun didn't know why, but he had a good impression of this old monk. He continued,"In ancient times, the natural environment of the Primordial World was harsh. We cultivators only wanted to strengthen our bodies, resist the power of nature, and protect our people and tribes, not pursue longevity. If you blindly pursue longevity, you will be putting the cart before the horse and become an obsession and a demon in your heart.”
After hearing Chu Lingyun's words, Puzhi's expression kept changing. There was pain, confusion, disappointment, and regret. Chu Lingyun smiled lightly and said," Life and death exist in this world. Only then will there be sorrow and joy. Only then will there be love and affection in this world. How can you waste your short life for a mere longevity?"
Puzhi's expression froze. After a long time, he sighed heavily. A trace of relief appeared on his face. Then, a faint smile appeared on his face. The golden Buddha light faintly emitted from his body and enveloped Puzhi. The faint golden light made Puzhi look solemn and dignified, showing the appearance of an eminent monk.
Chu Lingyun looked at Puzhi and was stunned. He didn't expect the other party to break through at this time. Could it be that his words were so powerful? He smiled bitterly in his heart. He really had the potential to be a charlatan!
However, he still smiled and congratulated Puzhi," He did not have any bad feelings towards this maverick Puzhi. In addition, after spending four to five days together, he was quite familiar with Puzhi as a true accomplished monk.
Puzhi opened his eyes and put his palms together with a faint smile. Amitabha, I have to thank Almsgiver Ling Yun for his advice."" Benefactor Ling Yun, I can see that you are quite intelligent. Why don't you join our Heavenly Chord Temple to practice Buddhism together? If that's the case, I will guarantee you with my own reputation to end the grudge between you and the fellow Daoists of the Burning Incense Valley." He was quite grateful to Chu Lingyun for untying his knot and allowing him to break through to the fifth level of the Shang Qing Realm. However, he wanted to help Chu Lingyun get rid of the pursuit of the Burning Incense Valley.
When Chu Lingyun heard this, he was immediately angered by Puzhi's words. He said in a bad mood,""Old monk, I'm only fifteen years old. I don't want to become a monk. You should be a good monk yourself."
When Puzhi heard this, he was immediately disappointed. He shook his head and sighed, looking very regretful, making Chu Lingyun feel quite depressed. Puzhi smiled faintly and said,"If that's the case, then I won't force you. However, there must be a misunderstanding between you and the fellow daoists of the Burning Incense Valley. I will definitely help you settle this grudge in the future."
Chu Lingyun looked at Puzhi and suddenly felt that this might be a way to take revenge on the Valley of Incense. He said seriously,"Old monk, to tell you the truth, the grudge between me and the Valley of Incense cannot be resolved. I have even killed more than a dozen disciples of the Valley of Incense. How can they let me go? This time, they have withdrawn their pursuers. I believe they want to find another opportunity in the future."
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