Chapter 111: Discussing the Profound Dharma with Xuanxin, Chen Changsheng: There was a little monk who lost to me twenty times.
Feeling Yao Yingying’s strength, Gongsun Huaiyu suddenly recalled some casual chats when Chen Changsheng was guiding her in cultivation.
Chen Changsheng had said at that time:
“Girl, your talent is not bad, but you haven’t found your own path yet.”
“Just imitating your master and me will never allow you to see the scenery at the mountain peak.”
“In your current state, you might be able to handle ordinary prodigies, but if you encounter those who have realized their own paths, you will lose miserably.”
Revisiting Chen Changsheng’s words, Gongsun Huaiyu suddenly felt somewhat ashamed.
Because when Chen Changsheng said these things, she was only excited about the improvement in her realm and did not take his words to heart.
Now it seems that “Grandmaster” had foreseen this kind of situation for her long ago.
No wonder “Grandmaster” always called her “girl,” she truly was still a “child” who hadn’t grown up.
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Seeing Gongsun Huaiyu’s somewhat dejected expression, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and said nothing.
People always grow through the experiences they go through; as long as they understand this truth while they are alive, it is never too late.
“Gongsun girl has seen through the illusion, truly a cause for celebration!”
Xuanxin naturally noticed Gongsun Huaiyu’s state and thus joined his palms together to congratulate Chen Changsheng.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and said, “Stop with the formalities. As a demon monk, you should be free-spirited.”
“Aren’t you tired of pretending to be polite all the time?”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s questioning, Xuanxin smiled faintly and said, “Your Excellency possesses Buddha nature.”
“When encountering someone from the Buddhist sect, I naturally follow the rules of the sect.”
“Alright, we’ll follow the Buddhist rules today, just talking without fighting.”
“Also, let me tell you a secret. I once encountered a little monk.”
“In terms of strength, he might not be your match, but in terms of Buddha nature, you are far behind him.”
Hearing this, Xuanxin smiled and said, “If so, Your Excellency must have debated dharma with that high monk before.”
“Yes, and many times. As for how many times I won, it’s about this many.”
As he spoke, Chen Changsheng raised two fingers.
Seeing this, Xuanxin thought for a moment and said, “Twice?”
Chen Changsheng shook his head.
“Twenty times?”
Chen Changsheng still shook his head.
Unable to guess correctly twice, Xuanxin couldn’t help but smile and said, “Your Excellency might as well say it directly. This monk can’t guess the answer.”
“The great master could not have lost to you two hundred times.”
“It’s not two hundred times, he lost to me twenty times.”
After saying this, Chen Changsheng solemnly took out a sandalwood box from his chest and slowly opened it.
Nine sharira relics emitting a faint glow of Buddha light flew out and circled around Chen Changsheng.
Chen Changsheng slowly brought his hands together under the light of the Buddha, as if the Buddha himself were present.
Looking at the nine sharira relics beside Chen Changsheng, Wan Yan Yue’s heart tightened in the distance.
Because she remembered that “mute” bald-headed person again.
Although her current strength could defeat ten Yixius, Wan Yan Yue would never believe she was stronger than Yixiu.
At that time, the Great Qian Dynasty and the Night Moon Nation had not yet unified.
Looking at the Night Moon Nation and the Great Qian Dynasty, apart from the exception of Chen Changsheng, only the Linglong Sect’s Changsheng Immortal could suppress Yixiu.
The Nine Great Disciples of the Shangqing View and she herself, the prince of the Night Moon Nation, were not capable.
But after thousands of years, the once-famous Changsheng Immortal had been forgotten, and the renowned Zen master Yixiu had also passed away.
Without various accidents, they would have endured the same difficult era as her.
What kind of achievements would they have now?
Perhaps they should be even more powerful than her.
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Watching the majestic Chen Changsheng, Xuanxin opened his mouth.
“Your Excellency truly has profound Buddhist connections. Then this monk dares to ask Your Excellency…”
“Wait!”
Before Xuanxin could ask his question, Chen Changsheng stopped him.
“What else does Your Excellency need?”
“Debating dharma is debating dharma, but I do not debate with you using Buddhist teachings. I will discuss with you using another method.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Xuanxin’s eyelids twitched, and the onlookers’ mouths also twitched uncontrollably.
Too arrogant!
Too arrogant!
Just now, Chen Changsheng’s actions and words clearly indicated his mastery of Buddhist teachings.
But now, Chen Changsheng wanted to debate with Xuanxin using another method.
This was equivalent to telling everyone directly:
“I know you are very good at this, but I am even better at this. But I insist on defeating you in another aspect.”
Facing such a situation, Xuanxin said nothing and simply joined his palms together in a Buddhist gesture toward Chen Changsheng.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng asked directly, “What is Buddha?”
Chen Changsheng immediately pointed to the essence of Buddhism, and Xuanxin responded calmly.
“Buddha is one who saves the world.”
Upon hearing Xuanxin’s response, whether the great powers or prodigies sitting there all nodded silently.
Because Xuanxin’s answer was exactly what everyone understood about Buddha.
A single sentence could explain Buddha in the eyes of the common people, and Xuanxin’s understanding of Buddhism was indeed formidable.
However, even though everyone was satisfied with this answer, Chen Changsheng did not accept it.
Chen Changsheng slowly shook his head and said, “Wrong!”
“What is wrong?”
“Buddha has no form; with all beings as form, all beings are Buddha.”
“You say Buddha is one who saves the world, which means you haven’t grasped the true essence of Buddhism.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Xuanxin wanted to refute, but found himself speechless.
From the Northern Desert onwards, Xuanxin had met someone for the first time who could stump him on Buddhism.
Thinking of this, Xuanxin smiled slightly and said, “There are eight sufferings in life: birth, old age, sickness, d*ath, separation from loved ones, prolonged resentment, unfulfilled desires, and attachment.”
“Our Buddhist sect has supreme scriptures that allow one to transcend suffering and reach the other shore.”
“May I ask what methods does Buddhism have to help people escape suffering?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and said, “Dharma originates within oneself.”
“What is dharma originating within oneself?”
“Following one’s true heart is dharma originating within oneself.”
“Enjoying life in youth, cultivating peace in old age, contemplating broadly in sickness, returning to the roots in d*ath.”
“Loving passionately, striving forward in resentment.”
“Buddhism guides people to forget the eight sufferings, whereas different dharma makes people understand and remember the eight sufferings.”
“Birth, aging, illness, d*ath, love, hate, separation are things people must experience. Instead of trying to let go, it’s better to face them openly.”
“When one truly understands the six sufferings of life, there will be no ‘unfulfilled desires’ or ‘attachment’ afterward.”
After saying this, a soft glow suddenly emanated from Chen Changsheng, intertwining with the Buddha light around him.
At the same time, the “Divine Bridge” in Chen Changsheng’s Sea of Suffering widened by more than ten times.
“Boundless sea of suffering, turning back leads to the shore,” Chen Changsheng chose to face the “sea of suffering” instead of turning back.
Thoughts arise from the heart; once thoughts move, intentions follow, and actions are taken.
On his great dharma path, Chen Changsheng advanced another step.
