I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

Zhou Yi and his four senior brothers were seated on the first row to the right; on the left were the Daoist masters of the Li Imperial Clan, followed by the elders from various sects, and famous Loose Cultivators.

More than half of the meditation cushions were occupied, with over fifty Daoist masters.

Each sat cross-legged in silence, without uttering a word; although they did not display any aura of mana, the onlookers fell silent on their own.

Zhou Yi transmitted his voice, "I, a humble cultivator, have never seen so many Nascent Souls before."

"After all, it's an Arhat delivering a Buddhist lecture. Some Daoist masters from smaller sects have cultivated in seclusion for hundreds of years and have never seen a 'Reverting to Void' ancestor."

Gu Xiao smiled and replied, "Once junior brother visits the Boutian Blessed Land, you should attend Buddhist lectures at the Enlightenment Hall, where from time to time Immortals and gods expound upon the Dharma, and you will no longer find it strange!"

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, comparing to the decline of the Nine Continents Cultivation World, the Dongsheng Divine Continent was indeed in its golden age.

The five brothers appeared calm on the surface, but they communicated privately to discuss how to redeem their sect's ancestral honor by deconstructing the "problems" brainstormed.

Pei Yuanzhou praised, "It's still Zhu junior brother who asks the most tricky questions, let's focus on these two!"

Zhou Yi's mind raced, and he said, "Brother Ling Ming, you should pose the first question, as you serve as the Minister of Population―it aligns perfectly with the current emperor's concerns, and you're sure to be promoted afterward!"

Ling Ming felt somewhat obliged, saying, "How can I just take advantage of junior brother when this could earn the appreciation of our sect's ancestors?"

"Brother Ling Ming, you have looked after me on many occasions. Once you're promoted, junior brother can also ask you for more Spiritual Objects to pacify bandits and protect the people."

Zhou Yi added, "If I receive a gift from our sect's ancestor, please ask for a Five Elements Rare Treasure on behalf of junior brother."

"Thank you, junior brother."

A joyful look appeared on Ling Ming's face; like Zhou Yi, he did not have a master within the sect. If this opportunity allowed him to become a disciple of a Heavenly Monarch or even an Immortal, his path of cultivation would surely be smooth.

Zhou Yi transmitted his voice again, "Please have brother Pei ask the second question as a way to thank Uncle-Master for his support!"

Pei Yuanzhou was surprised for a moment, pondered that this would be advantageous and harmless, and nodded, "I'll also ask for a treasure for junior brother."

Zhou Yi smiled, "I will have to trouble brother Pei."

Gu Xiao reminded him, "Junior brother Zhu, you must think carefully. The Great Five Elements Escaping Technique, although an Immortal Law, can interfere with the Spirit Root's quality and is usually only practiced by Immortals and Patriarchs within the sect."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior brother, I have my considerations."

Zhou Yi dared not tell others that he had no Spirit Root to begin with, and that gaining the slightest affinity with the five elements' Spiritual Energy would be a substantial improvement for him.

While they spoke.
Your next journey awaits at empire

Noon had arrived.

Suddenly, chants of Buddhist sutras descended from the sky, as if countless monks were reciting scriptures.

Looking up, they saw a monk in a yellow robe crossing the void, each step forming a golden lotus. As he drew closer, his face, at first glance ordinary, seemed upon further inspection like that of a majestic Buddha statue, dignified and solemn.

Thousands of onlookers, a thousand different perceptions!

"The Buddha's compassion is boundless!"

Yin Guang Luohan brought his hands together, releasing a Buddha's light that enshrouded the entire Da Heng Capital.

The Buddha's light entered the bodies of the people as if they had consumed an Immortal Pill. Their cultivation levels swiftly increased as whispers of the Buddha's light resounded in their ears, their spirits growing as calm as a deep well.

The onlooking citizens, having benefited, shouted out the Buddha's name in gratitude, bowing in reverence to the Arhat.

Looking at the seated Nascent Soul Daoist masters, they all covered themselves with mana, repelling the Buddha's light, daring not to accept even a trace.

Pei Yuanzhou frowned, "Such a revered Buddhist Arhat acting so vulgarly!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi was immediately reassured. Brother Pei's outspokenness would certainly not escape Yin Guang Luohan's notice, which proved that this Buddhist lecture held no danger. Otherwise, if Immortals and Luohans were to fight, the entire Capital would have turned to ash.

Yin Guang Luohan landed upon the Dharma platform and chanted the Buddha's name.

"Amitabha Buddha!"

His voice spread far and wide, instantly quieting the noisy crowd, who now bore expressions of compassion, eager to listen to the Arhat's sermon.

"This humble monk has practiced the Buddhist Law for three thousand five hundred years, recited tens of thousands of scriptures, yet, the essence of it all lies in the 'Heart Sutra'..."

As Zhou Yi had guessed, Yin Guang Luohan's purpose in preaching wasn't truly about showcasing the Dharma's Divine Skills and Wonderful Techniques of Buddhism but rather to educate the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Capital, speaking on basic scriptures known to all.

It wasn't that the scripture was not wonderful; as one of the foundations of Buddhism, it was a secret scripture that pointed directly towards the Arhat Bodhisattva level.

However, the Heart Sutra was easy to study but difficult to master. Many truths within were not something that could be actualized simply through Yin Guang Luohan's explanations.

Profound in its simplicity, it would perhaps be better to preach a few derived Buddhist scriptures that could directly address the current perplexities faced by cultivators.

Zhou Yi had read no fewer Buddhist scriptures than Yin Guang Luohan and had pondered over them even longer. He understood the Heart Sutra well but had not reached, or perhaps did not wish to reach, the realm of understanding that "form is emptiness".

This was also the true thinking of most Nascent Soul Daoist masters; however, they all pretended to be deeply moved and entranced.

Aside from that.

As Yin Guang Luohan preached, Buddha's light descended from the sky, and golden lotuses sprouted from the ground—the entire Capital was transformed into a Buddhist Spirit Mountain, an impressive display fitting for a Reverting-to-Void powerhouse.

The audience was immersed in the Buddhist teachings, utterly unaware of the passage of time.

An hour later.

" ... Our session ends here for today. Tomorrow, this humble monk shall continue."

"Amitabha Buddha!"

Yin Guang Luohan chanted the Buddha's name powerfully, his voice resonant like a grand bell, awakening people from their trance induced by the chanting.

"We thank the Arhat!"

"Master, your compassion knows no bounds!"

The audience bowed in respect one after another. Regardless of what they had gleaned from the scriptures, the mere inclusion in the Buddha's light for an hour was equivalent to months of arduous cultivation, saving many Spirit Stones and elixirs.

Yin Guang Luohan appeared compassionate, his gaze pitying, ready to leave.

However.

Ling Ming, seated in the front row, stood up and spoke, "I pay my respects to the Arhat, I have some doubts and wish to seek guidance."

Yin Guang Luohan made a gesture with his fingers and immediately understood the reason. The Buddhist faith had taken its advantage, so it had to bear the consequences. With a smile, he said, "The young disciple from the Boutian Sect may speak."