Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 831
Previously on Cultivation: Being Immortal...
In the year 7830 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, within Huaxia,
Liang Long projected various internet debates into his mind, deliberately allowing the Buddha Master to view them, causing the Master to grow perplexed.
"I always thought your Buddhist debates were practically invincible, yet it seems they aren't all that impressive. Take a look at these Buddha Seeds you've passed down; do they demonstrate any of your might, or have they been utterly vanquished?"
"Amitabha."
"If Buddhist theories remain stagnant and unchanging, hehehe…"
Liang Long openly scoffed at Buddhist doctrines. In recent times, these doctrines had become incredibly popular; nearly everyone on Blue Star had perused them. However, Buddhist theories had been supplanted and completely overcome by Blue Star’s own prevailing theories.
The theories of Blue Star were not rooted in religion but in material reality. A cultivator, without achieving an extremely high realm, could not simply abandon material existence. After all, it is material existence that shapes consciousness. For an ordinary individual, regardless of how diligently they studied Buddhist scriptures, could they sustain themselves?
Thus, grounded in material reality, Blue Star's theories were virtually unassailable. No matter how eloquent one might be, could they survive without sustenance?
"Blue Star is truly unique."
"Indeed, the advancement of technology is quite astonishing. Blue Star was meant to be a traditional world of cultivation, so you must also be curious as to why it has turned out this way, correct?""The most significant variable is Lin Jiang."
"Haha, I knew you had already deduced this."
Liang Long grinned, revealing that the more astute individuals among Blue Star's higher echelons were already aware that Blue Star's development trajectory was influenced by Lin Jiang. At critical junctures in history, a mysterious force propelled it forward, and that force was none other than Lin Jiang.
Venture not to mention other matters; consider merely the period of spiritual energy's resurgence. If cultivators had truly persisted from the age of cultivation, they should have suppressed the technology of ordinary people and reinstated the traditional world of cultivation. After all, the technology of ordinary people poses a threat to cultivators. Even if certain truths remain unspoken, it does not signify ignorance.
"Given what you've stated, do you not harbor fear that I might genuinely descend?"
"Let us not deliberate on whether such an action is even feasible for you. Even if it were possible, what would be the outcome? The Buddhist order and cultivators are not so dissimilar; surely the Buddhist order would not proceed to annihilate every soul on Blue Star, would they?""My Buddha is merciful and does not engage in needless slaughter."
"Hehe."
Liang Long merely let out a cold chuckle and feigned ignorance, inwardly musing that the Buddhist world presented themselves as benevolent beings. It appeared that the billions who perished on Blue Star were not slain by their hands.
"Benefactor…"
The Buddha Master resumed speaking, acknowledging Liang Long as a person of profound wisdom but did not relinquish his intention to guide him. He even felt that saving thousands on Blue Star was of lesser importance than salvaging a single Liang Long. However, the task of saving Liang Long could not be achieved through conventional means; it necessitated a unique and gentle approach, executed over an extended period, and he held faith in its eventual success.·······
High above Blue Star,
Lin Jiang and Cao Ying materialized simultaneously. At that precise moment, Lin Jiang distinctly heard a voice whispering in his ear, "Lin Jiang, this is the location, attack!"
The instant the words were uttered, Lin Jiang's Sagittarius Bow unleashed its power. A radiant beam of light descended, piercing through the heavens, parting the clouds, and revealing a colossal Buddha figure within a shimmering, transparent dimension.
"As expected, the origin of the Buddha Seed is here."
"Little Ying, you need not trouble yourself."Just as Cao Ying prepared to intervene, Lin Jiang restrained her and swiftly alerted the Space Battleship. Presently, three Space Battleships oriented themselves towards the immense Buddha and unleashed their particle cannons.
"Boom, boom, boom."
Under the barrage of three successive volleys, the spatial rift fractured, and the colossal Buddha commenced its counteroffensive. However, its energy reserves were limited, lasting only a few rounds before the giant Buddha exploded, scattering countless streams of light.These luminous streams vanished, and Lin Jiang surmised they had been collected by Xia Qingshan.
"These Buddha statues are merely ordinary clay effigies and possess no remarkable qualities."
Cao Ying picked up a fragment of a Buddha statue, remarking, "They aren't even resources conducive to cultivation."
"The power emanating from the Buddha statue originates from the secret techniques of the Buddha and the support of mental fortitude. Its intrinsic value is inconsequential. Very well, let us depart."
"Has he truly departed?"
"What else can be done?"Lin Jiang shook his head; resolving the issue of these statues was largely accomplished, especially since they could not ascertain the precise location of the Buddhist cultivator.
Upon their return to Haigang City, Xia Qingshan appeared with haste; his power had amplified considerably compared to his previous state. The numerous battles had catalyzed Xia Qingshan's rapid growth in strength.
"Is there anything else you wish to convey?"
"I have absorbed all the Tao’s essence. My strength now is ten times greater than it was hundreds of years ago."
"That is still useless."
"You…"
Xia Qingshan suddenly felt an urge to spit blood; can you at least show him some respect? He is, after all, the one who controls this realm.
"Isn’t it true that a statue of Buddha has been hidden in Blue Star for ten years, and you only just noticed? What could that be but useless?"
"I won’t argue with you; you don’t understand anything."
"Fine, I don’t understand, so let’s talk about something I do understand."
"The path of a Buddhist cultivator might be more accurate than our cultivation system; I want to change my practice."
"At your level, you can change your cultivation method?"
"It’s not about changing cultivation methods, but adopting the advancement path of the Buddha Master. I want to absorb mental power to strengthen my abilities."
"Hehe, you told me before that the practices of the Buddhist sect have traps. Don’t end up becoming a Buddhist cultivator yourself; that would be quite a mess."
"I know, so I am very hesitant."
Xia Qingshan stated that if it weren’t for his concern about this hidden danger, he would have changed his practice a long time ago. It is precisely because of this worry that he is feeling uncertain now.
"If it were me, I wouldn’t do that."
"Why?"
"It’s simple. If you imitate others, you can never surpass them. I don’t know how long Buddha Master lived, but if you count from when spiritual energy recovery began, you are just over a thousand years old. While others have traveled far, you have only gone so far. When will you catch up? The cultivation system is not so bad, so why not continue on your path?"
"What you said makes sense."
Xia Qingshan nodded. He also remembered what Lin Jiang had said. Perhaps in another world, there are beings that can match Buddha Master’s strength. The cultivation system is not that bad.
"Can you teach me the Stargate Secret Technique?"
"How do you know?"
"Stop it. Right now, Blue Star is just in a passive state of being attacked. If you don’t want Blue Star to be destroyed, strengthen our power. We are like grasshoppers on the same rope."
"I can teach you the Stargate Secret Technique, but after that, the people around you cannot act out of line. Otherwise, I will erase them."
"Are you really so afraid that I will run away? You must truly love deeply."
"Don’t talk about that. If we do this, it will be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone."
"Okay."
Lin Jiang agreed without hesitation. He wouldn’t run away because he wasn’t planning to, anyway. After all, in this situation, if he ran, he would be a wandering star, so what was the point of running?
Xia Qingshan nodded and then pointed a finger at Lin Jiang’s forehead, sending a surge of information into Lin Jiang’s mind.
"Lin Jiang, let’s make a gentleman’s agreement. You won’t betray me, and I will never let you down. In the great battle ahead, you can keep your family out of it. I promise they will live for more than one hundred thousand years."
"I trust you. Do you trust me?"
"I trust you, but you need to make me trust you, not do anything sneaky. This is a win-win situation. What do you think?"
"Alright, I understand. I need to contemplate. You can disappear now."
Lin Jiang waved his hand, impressed by the old man; he even knew some of Lin Jiang’s small actions. It seemed he could not continue like this and needed to change his approach.
Xia Qingshan quickly disappeared, and Lin Jiang began to understand. The Stargate Secret Technique that Xia Qingshan gave him was modified, coming from Buddhism, but it could not be followed just like that, as Lin Jiang did not know the secret techniques of Buddhism. It was meant for the cultivator system.
The Stargate Secret Technique involved using the power of rules, which was very complicated. Lin Jiang could not understand it right away and needed more time.
So far, Xia Qingshan had taught him two ways to use the power of rules: one was how to erase the Buddhist cultivator mark, and the other was this Stargate Secret Technique.
It was like opening a corner of a new world for Lin Jiang, allowing him to glimpse the world of rule power. At the same time, it made Lin Jiang feel that Blue Star’s Immortal Language cultivation was lagging behind.
To use a common saying, Blue Star’s Immortal Language cultivation might be like a wealthy small town, while Buddhism could be compared to the level of some county cities. On the other hand, the Ling Star, where true Buddhas gathered, might be like a first-tier big city. If Ling Star were to attack Blue Star, then Blue Star would have no way to fight back.
"The might of laws isn't solely for the immortals. Should the Transmigration Stage be capable of cultivating it, then so too can those at the Tao Achieving stage, or even grasp it through their own efforts."
After perusing the Stargate Secret Technique, Lin Jiang came to the realization that even an individual at the Tao Achieving stage could potentially practice it, provided they had the right guidance.