Chapter Eighty-Seven: Toad

  Having experienced the terror of the Tianmo Bone Whip, Chu Yunfei was even more itching to get his hands on it. The Xuan Yin Sect and the Bi Mo Sect from Nan Huang were both evil sects, and when it came to this kind of evil artifact, they had a special affinity for it, one that surpassed even the Tian Du Sword. However, no matter how much he tried to entangle him, Mu Yuan simply ignored him, and that was that.

  It turns out that Qi Wei is more and more shocked by Mu Yuan, not to mention the endless magical techniques on his body, but also so many flying sword treasures, naturally envying him extremely, although he also likes them, it's not good to ask for them.

  When they were far away from the sea area where Bimo and Tiangai were, Muyuan re-released the dragon boat. After sailing for no more than a hundred miles, they saw a group of fish swimming rapidly, as if being chased by something. The three of them were curious, looking in the direction the fish came from, and saw a huge toad, its entire body emerald green and crystal clear, floating on the surface of the water, with a mist supporting its body, playing with the group of sea fish.

  At a distance, this toad has six eyes on its head, deep and cold, like a winter pond, making one's whole body feel cold and the hairs stand up just by looking at it.

  Chu Yunfei looked at it strangely, and with a flicker of thought, the magic banner appeared, surrounded by black air. It seemed to be thinking of taking in this strange toad with ease, but before making a move, the toad also saw the dragon boat. A green light condensed on its body, and suddenly transformed into a handsome young man wearing brocade clothes, who bowed to the three people from afar and said, "You three are driving the Azure Sinking Dragon Boat, are you people from the Dragon Palace?"

  Mu Yuan saw that the toad had transformed into a young man who was quite knowledgeable about etiquette, and his eyebrows and eyes were also full of auspiciousness, unlike other beasts and birds that had been transformed into spirits, whose eyebrows and eyes always had a hint of ferocity and cruelty. He secretly admired him and cupped his hands in response, "We are not people from the Dragon Palace, but rather we came from the Central Plains and were fortunate enough to receive this dragon boat as a gift."

  "I see, I suppose you are also good friends in the Dragon Palace. As for me, I am about to head to Xuanfo Island to listen to Kong Huan Master's explanation of the true meaning of Buddhism. Would the three of you be interested?"

  "Ah," Mu Yuan was taken aback, turned around and glanced at Qi Wei and Chu Yunfei, seeing that they didn't mind either. He immediately responded, "Since it's like this, there's no harm in traveling together. Fellow Taoist, please come aboard."

  The toad transformed into a Taoist priest and jumped onto the dragon boat, introducing himself as "I am Purple Wave, how do you gentlemen address yourselves?"

  Mu Yuan still used the Taoist name of Bing Chengzi, Qi Wei was still Bing Wei'er, Chu Yunfei also gave himself a Taoist name called Yin Shenzi, following the guidance of Ha Ma Zi Lan, heading towards Xuan Fo Island.

  According to Yī Qí Wēi's meaning, for now, it is still better to prioritize the solidification of the truth. Although it is not good to refuse, after all, Mù Yuán's continuous strange encounters are there, and he has the most say in this matter. Mù Yuán is also extremely curious about this Empty- Illusion Grandmaster. The Buddhist cultivation is different from the Taoist cultivation, having witnessed the divine powers of Yuán Néng Yuán Jué and other monks, he also has some admiration for Buddhism.

  Along the way, Mu Yuan San learned from his conversation with Ha Ma Zi Lan that this Empty Illusory True Person was actually a great monk of the Huayan School of Buddhism from overseas. His Buddhist wisdom was profound and his cultivation was exquisite. The Buddhist gate is known as all sentient beings having Buddha nature, with the wish to ferry across all living beings in the Three Realms. Therefore, he often opens the door to explain the Buddhist Dharma, ferrying across the ignorant and stubborn!

  The Buddhist door is different from the Taoist door or the Demon Sect. The Taoist door selects disciples, emphasizing root bones and heart nature. The Demon Sect is also the same, with innate talent, root bones, and luck being indispensable. However, Buddhism does not care about these things; as long as one has a mind to turn towards Buddha, they can enter the Buddhist door. Of course, only outstanding disciples within Buddhism can receive the true teachings of the Buddha's law, while ordinary disciples can only muddle along in a mediocre way for many years.

  Like Zilan, although it is a variant of the toad, it is naturally proficient in swallowing and spitting exercises, but it does not have too profound methods. It can have the great power of Buddhism open the altar and lecture on the Dharma, and it will not miss it. Not only this toad, but also all the living beings in the surrounding sea area who know about it, rush to listen to the Dharma, and many directly worship under the Huayan sect.

  "This Buddhist sect is different, like the Taoist school has always viewed the monsters and spirits that transform into flying birds and beasts as heretics, they will not open their doors wide like the Huayan sect to recruit them." Mu Yuan thought to himself, but he was not alone, Chu Yunfei and Qi Wei also had similar thoughts, feeling a bit strange about this Buddhist sect.

  Xuanfo Island was already near, and Mu Yuan urged the dragon boat to speed up with all his might. In just two hours, they arrived at Xuanfo Island as mentioned by Ha Ma Zi Lan.

  From afar, this Mystic Buddha Island is different from other places. Everywhere is filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds, with a radiant mist. The mountains on the island are not steep, but rather gentle and undulating, giving one a sense of peace and tranquility. A Buddhist aura envelops the entire island, and even the animals that appear and disappear seem to possess a subtle spirituality, leaving several people in awe.

  "They say that Buddhist asceticism is bitter and gloomy, with numerous precepts to follow. But in my opinion, it's actually more comfortable than our own lives!" Chu Yunfei said with a hint of sarcasm as he gazed at the serene and peaceful atmosphere on the island.

  Mu Yuan smiled slightly, put away the dragon boat, and followed Zi Lan to get on the Xuanfo Island. A young monk came up to welcome them, seemingly familiar with Zi Lan. He joined his palms together in greeting, reciting a Buddhist chant, and led the four of them into the island.

  "Zilan Master arrived quite early this time, the Grandmaster will only start lecturing tomorrow, he is staying in a separate courtyard on the island first, many people have already arrived, including some acquaintances of yours, you can go chat with them first."

  That little monk was probably used to such hospitality, speaking in between, very appropriate. The purple lotus nodded and greeted Mu Yuan and the others before going to find familiar faces.

  Mu Yuan and three others took over the guest room, settled down, Chu Yunfei looked around and smiled at Mu Yuan, "Little Mu, are you interested in going out to take a look?"

  "Alright, perhaps that old monk will take one look at our extraordinary physiques and think of taking us as his disciples, passing on to you the ultimate great technique, and verifying the Great Dao of Primordial Spirit!" By the end of it, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  Zi Wei also smiled calmly, while Chu Yunfei snorted, "This old monk doesn't even know what his own cultivation is, yet he's here to enlighten us!"

  "Sister Shi, are you going too?" Mu Yuan asked, seeing that Qi Wei had not gone to meditate and cultivate her energy.

  Qī Wēi shook his head, "Forget it, you guys go take a look. I still don't like wandering around everywhere. It's better to cultivate the Tai Yi Five Smoke Fantasy Color Divine Light and condense the Long Life True Qi instead!"

  Mu Yuan and Chu Yunfei strolled out of the room together, seemingly carefree.

  "I say Xiao Mu, this master sister of yours is really no fun, isn't it just a divine art? Is it worth putting so much effort into cultivating?"

  Mu Yuan rushed to Chu Yunfei with a strange smile, "Chu brother, you still can't bear it, I'll tell you, Shifu's Taiyi Wuyan Huancai Shen Guang is almost cultivated to the second layer, what about you?"

  Chu Yunfei's face changed in shock, "Is that so? So fast! My first layer has just been completed, you little brat can't be much faster than me!"

  Mu Yuan smiled and said, "I'm not much faster than you, but what I want to say is that with a temperament like my master sister's, although the encounters may not be as good as ours, as long as there are no major changes, becoming a yuan spirit in the future is a certainty! You and I now seem to be in high spirits, with one treasure after another emerging from our bodies, but if we can't calm down, it will all be just a fleeting illusion!"

  Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "I naturally know, it's just that my heart is not under my control. Compared to the past, I'm doing pretty well now. Gradually gathering my heart, I'll eventually achieve great things!"

  The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked out of the guest room area, arriving at the Buddhist realm in the center of Xuanfo Island. Mu Yuan had learned from the toad that this Xuanfo Island was not the location of the Huayan Sect's main temple, but rather a temporary lecture site created by Kong Xuan. Nevertheless, it was decorated with a very strong Buddhist atmosphere.

  Two of them strolled in it, met several monks on the road, who did not restrain the two at all, letting them come and go freely. On the way, the two also encountered several goblins that were practicing in the mountains and forests, whose bodies were bathed in Buddhist light, with no discernible demonic aura. Those that originally had some demonic aura gradually transformed into Buddhist power bit by bit.

  Looking at this group of ascetic and refined demons, the two of them stared at each other in dismay. These demonic cultivators were even more diligent than those from their own prestigious sects, truly a wonder of the world, one strange event after another!

  "It seems that this Void Master really has some skills, taming these spirits so obediently and cleverly!" Chu Yunfei couldn't help but praise. The two of them looked into the mountain forest, not knowing where it extended to. As they took a look, they discovered Hamao Zilan and several companions dressed in strange attire sitting cross-legged on the ground, chatting and laughing joyfully. Hamao also saw Mu Yuan and Chu Yunfei, and hurriedly beckoned them over. The two of them smiled and flew onto the rock wall where Hamao was sitting.