Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 972: The Legendary Yinfuti

Resting upon the Nine-leaf Buddha Lotus.

Nine monks, all within the Divine King Realm, simultaneously formed hand seals, directing waves of Buddhist radiance downwards from the heavens. This light descended into a Crystal coffin, where a young man, clad in simple attire, lay dormant.

Naturally.

These formidable beams of light did not directly penetrate the youth. Instead, they flowed into the silver needles, finer than ox hair, that adorned his body.

Buzzing...

The silver needles vibrated with a low hum, a resonant sound that accompanied their passage into the youth's form.

In unison, all the silver needles vanished.

"If not now, then when will you awaken!"

The old, hunched monk bellowed his words.

Within the confines of the Crystal coffin, the youth in coarse clothing remained motionless, not stirring a single limb.

"What is transpiring here?"

A shadow fell over the Oracle Buddha Ancestor's countenance, his expression darkening.

"Sect Master, this individual was once known as the legendary Yinfuti, a being steeped in the five poisons, possessing a naturally resilient will. Despite centuries of dedicated salvation efforts, infusing him with Buddhist qualities, I suspect residual traces of poison might still linger within him!"

The hunched old monk's eyes narrowed as he spoke, his voice a low rumble.

"Hehe, am I truly as unbearable as you claim?"

A youthful voice suddenly emanated from within the Crystal coffin.

The young man, still in his coarse garments, slowly opened his eyes.

The instant his eyelids parted, a fleeting, faint purple light flickered deep within his pupils before vanishing.

This purple luminescence was incredibly subtle, almost to the point of transparency.

It materialized and dissipated with remarkable swiftness.

Not a single one of the God King Experts from the Jade Buddha Sect perceived this subtle anomaly.

The youth, still in his simple clothes, began to rise.

He extended a hand, pushing aside the lid of the Crystal coffin that had covered his head.

Then, he stood, gradually levitating into the air.

"My gratitude extends to all the esteemed masters of the Jade Buddha Sect, who have persevered through trials for countless eons. At long last, I have truly entered the path of Buddhist law!"

The youth in coarse clothes clasped his hands together in a gesture of reverence, his demeanor serene, resembling a Bodhisattva on the cusp of enlightenment.

"Excellent!"

Observing the youth's compliant and respectful disposition, the Oracle Buddha Ancestor beamed with palpable joy, offering loud commendation.

"You, Yinfuti, though possessing a strong will, are not beyond redemption. Your decision to join the Jade Buddha Sect is a sign of profoundly auspicious karma! I implore you to cherish this opportunity!"

The hunched old monk conveyed this with a deep, resonant tone.

The youth inclined his head, a smile gracing his lips, and responded, "Your words hold great truth. As Yinfuti, I found the path to salvation arduous indeed, but with the passage of time, my success is finally at hand!"

"Henceforth, you shall be recognized as a disciple of the Jade Buddha Sect. Your cultivation base is formidable, having attained the First Level of the God King Realm; you are thus appointed as the second Buddha Child of the Jade Buddha Sect!"

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor declared these words deliberately, his voice steady.

Despite the outward calm, a tremor of excitement ran through his tone.

This was Yinfuti, a name of profound significance.

The Jade Buddha Sect had, over millennia, exhaustively sought methods to forcibly salvage this exceptional individual.

Now, with the approaching Ten Thousand Buddhas Dynasty ceremony, they intended to publicly unveil this news, thereby reclaiming the pinnacle of Buddhist law from the Holy Buddha Sect.

"I offer my sincerest thanks, Oracle Buddha Ancestor!"

The youth descended gracefully, prostrating himself at the feet of the Oracle Buddha Ancestor.

Having frequented this domain previously, he recognized the venerable figure.

"There are a few words of wisdom I wish to impart to you..."

The Oracle Buddha Ancestor offered a gentle smile, placing a hand upon the youth's head as he spoke in hushed tones.

...

Within the subterranean expanse.

The duration of a single stick of incense slowly ebbed away.

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor was the first to conclude his meditation, his eyes opening to gaze into an indeterminate point in the void, his expression a mixture of uncertainty and curiosity.

"What has occurred?"

Ye Yun inquired with quiet composure.

"Buddha Lord, it appears I have sensed the proximity of the root essence?"

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor exclaimed, his voice laced with excitement.

"What did you say? You sensed the root essence? You must be mistaken!"

At this precise moment, the Happy Buddha Ancestor opened his eyes. Upon overhearing this declaration, he challenged it with evident doubt.

"How could it possibly be a delusion?

After all, I am an expert of the God King Realm; my discernment is surely sound. Just now, while meditating upon the scriptures blessed by the Buddha Lord, I experienced a sudden intuition that the essence might indeed be quite near...

" The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor articulated his thoughts softly.

The root essence of his Buddha Flame?

Ye Yun's eyes flickered with a thoughtful gleam. "This is indeed intriguing; focus your senses, pinpoint the exact location of your essence."

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor closed his eyes once more, concentrating his attention.

"Buddha Lord, it seems to be located within Jade Buddha City!"

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor reported.

"Jade Buddha City?"

A flicker of astonishment crossed Ye Yun's features. Why would the Buddha Flame Old Ancestor's essence be situated within Jade Buddha City?

The trio had, only recently, departed from that very metropolis.

"Buddha Flame Old Ancestor, you must be disoriented; you have only just left Jade Buddha City!"

The Happy Buddha Ancestor scoffed, his tone dismissive.

"My intuition suggests it's correct, yet the distance feels considerable. I must return to Jade Buddha City to reconfirm my senses!"

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor murmured these words.

With a flicker, he instantly tore through space, vanishing from sight.

"Buddha Lord, observe how discourteous that old fellow is, departing with such haste!"

The Happy Buddha Ancestor gestured towards a point in the void, his tone laced with indignation.

"Let's go, take me over there to have a look,"

Ye Yun stated calmly.

He had no intention of revealing his true strength at this moment, thus having the God King Realm's Happy Buddha Ancestor transport him was the most efficient method.

"Understood!"

Happy Buddha Ancestor initially showed a hint of hesitation, but then a look of sudden comprehension crossed his face as he quickly nodded.

Despite their devout adherence to Ye Yun, the Purple Buddha before them possessed supreme mastery in Buddhist doctrines.

However, his actual cultivation level was only within the Divine Sovereign Realm.

Happy Buddha Ancestor, having been rescued, was now utterly devoted to Ye Yun, harboring no thoughts of scorn.

A streak of light zipped past.

The duo dematerialized from the deep subterranean expanse.

In the ensuing moment.

Happy Buddha Ancestor conveyed Ye Yun to the vicinity of the Buddha Flame Old Ancestor.

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor was situated in a secluded alleyway within Jade Buddha City.

His eyes were shut, seemingly immersed in a constant state of sensing.

Happy Buddha Ancestor and Ye Yun remained beside him in silence, refraining from any disturbance.

"Hmm?" The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor slowly tilted his head, his eyelids gently parting, his gaze directed upwards into the vastness of the void.

"Is it located here?"

Happy Buddha Ancestor pointed skyward, his expression one of astonishment as he inquired.

It is common knowledge.

Suspended above Jade Buddha City, within the void, lies the celebrated Jade Buddha Cave Sky.

And the immensely formidable Jade Buddha Sect is established within the Jade Buddha Cave Sky.

"If my senses are not deceiving me, my essence should reside within this Jade Buddha Cave Sky..."

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor reopened his eyes, articulating his thoughts with gravity.

Ye Yun stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face, and then chuckled, "How peculiar; what reason could there be for your essence to be within the Jade Buddha Sect?"

"Buddha Lord, regarding this matter, I too find it rather perplexing; could my senses be inaccurate?"

The Buddha Flame Old Ancestor ran a hand through his hair, speaking with a degree of uncertainty.

After all, he had visited Jade Buddha City on numerous occasions prior, yet had never perceived this sensation.

Today, while he did pick up on something, it was exceedingly faint and intermittent, making it difficult for him to draw a firm conclusion.

"Whether it holds true or not, once the grand ceremony commences, we shall investigate within..."

Ye Yun directed his gaze towards the Jade Buddha Cave Sky, a soft, contemplative smile gracing his lips.