sjar Chapter 1087 The Wooden Fish of Merit, the Secret of the Three Masks
Chapter 1087 The Wooden Fish of Merit, the Secret of the Three Masks
"Pfft~!"
Lu Dongshan's mouth was indeed incredibly sharp. The crowd, who had been solemn just moments before, couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing his words. Even those who didn't laugh out loud, upon seeing the Jingyan and Jingde brothers...
Their expressions all turned strange.
next moment.
"You know what, what Lü Dongshan said may not sound nice, but it's really the truth."
"The Buddhist sect wants its treasures back, but is too embarrassed to ask, so it resorts to raising a banner instead."
"It is said that the Buddhist sect in the Western Desert never lies, but now it seems that these monks are all more ruthless than the last. They actually slandered others for losing their own treasures. How vicious!"
"So you're crying here at the Tianyuan Sword Sect because you can't get your treasure back? Hahaha, that's hilarious."
"..."
A lot of discussion!
The Western Desert Buddhist sect is indeed a force to be reckoned with. In other places, no one would dare to mock them. But now, within the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect, and given that they are in the wrong, many people have become unrestrained.
Every word.
The monk Jingyan's face turned pale and then red as he spoke.
However, he couldn't lash out, because he knew that if he didn't explain, not only would he be able to pin the blame on Gu Xiu, but he would also be able to completely disgrace the Buddhist community.
"Everyone, everyone!"
"Let me explain in detail. Since I have come here, it is not simply to retrieve my Buddhist treasure. I consider this matter as evidence of a crime, and I am not just making empty promises."
Monk Jingyan hurriedly spoke, but after saying several sentences, no one paid any attention to him. After gritting his teeth, he said again, "This matter involves a wide range of issues, including the secrets of our Buddhist sect, and even has something to do with the Tianyuan Sword Sect. Don't you all really want to hear about it?"
This time it finally worked.
Although no one wanted to hear Monk Jingyan frame them, they figured it wouldn't hurt to listen to his secrets, especially since they were related to the Tianyuan Sword Sect.
"As you all know, when the Qingxuan Holy Land was destroyed, a Buddha statue from our Buddhist sect set off from the Western Desert Buddhist Kingdom, traveled eastward all the way, and finally crossed the Central Plains to enter the Eastern Wilderness. After that, it even launched a hunt for that Qingxuan Supreme."
Upon hearing this, many people nodded in agreement.
This was no secret; it even caused a sensation at the time and attracted the attention of various forces.
After all, with the Sword Saint guarding the area, the Western Desert Buddhist sect should not have been allowed to cross over to the East. Logically, it shouldn't have been possible to do so in such a grand manner. Many people could guess that the Western Desert Buddhist sect must have paid a price and persuaded the Sword Saint to allow the Buddha statue to cross over to the East, while the Sword Sect ignored it.
Although there are many different opinions on this matter, there has never been a definitive conclusion, and no one dared to seek verification from the Sword Saint, so the matter has remained a secret.
Now that Jingyan was speaking, everyone was naturally very curious. Seeing that everyone was finally willing to patiently listen to what he had to say, Jingyan continued speaking.
"The existence of the Three-Bodied Mask was involved in the civil war between the two Buddhist temples. I'm sure many of you have heard about this. Although our Buddhist kingdom ultimately won, the fake Buddhist temple was never truly eradicated. On the contrary, they took the Buddhist treasure, the Three-Bodied Mask, and fled, and..."
"They have connections with the Three Enclosures and the Sea of Evil, and even with the Immortal Realm."
"Furthermore, Buddha once prophesied that when the Three-Faced Mask appears, it will also be a time of great chaos in the world, and the Three-Faced Mask will be possessed by the demon of destruction."
At this point, Jingyan paused briefly before speaking again: "The function of the Three-Body Mask is not only to allow one to transform into countless forms, but also to grant one the power of three bodies. However, this power can cause one to become uncontrollable, corrupted by the Demon of Annihilation, and ultimately transform into the Demon of Annihilation!"
"Our Buddhist sect has indeed lost its most precious treasure, but it is not enough to hold a grudge just because the treasure has been obtained by others. The reason why we have always paid attention to the Three-Bodied Mask is because of its special nature, so we must investigate it. In fact, the reason why the Sword Saint Senior agreed to let that Buddha statue pass through Zhongzhou was also because of this."
"You should not regard the Three Masks as ordinary treasures, but rather as evidence of the world-destroying demon!"
This time, finally no one objected.
This is not a trivial matter of a lost treasure, but a major event of great significance, especially when the item is linked to the so-called world-destroying demon, making it clear to everyone.
This is a matter of great importance and requires utmost care!
Even Lü Dongshan found it difficult to refute for a moment, and could only say after thinking for a while: "You... let's not even talk about whether what you said is true or false, even if it is true, how do you know that this thing is on Gu Xiu?"
"When the Three Masks appeared, Buddha sensed it and even used methods to target the person involved, who was none other than the Azure Profound Supreme Guan Xuelan."
"That's why the Buddha statue chased after Qingxuan Supreme all the way back then."
"But in the end we discovered..."
"The Azure Profound Supreme Guan Xuelan did not have the three masks on her at all. However, at that time, Benefactor Gu abandoned the sect and rose again. Considering his unpredictable disguise skills, the three masks were very likely on him!"
"So you're just guessing?" Lu Dongshan pursed his lips, and then everyone was surprised to find that his face changed rapidly under everyone's gaze, turning into the exact same appearance as the monk Jingyan.
The key is.
His transformation was so subtle that, if not witnessed firsthand, no one could discern the slightest flaw. In fact, the cultivation aura he exuded was exactly the same as that of Monk Jingyan.
Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Lü Dongshan curled his lip and said, "There are many talented people and rare treasures in the world. Look at me now, don't I look like I'm wearing your Buddhist Three-Body Mask?"
Everyone immediately realized what was happening.
Yes.
There are many transformation techniques in this world, whether they are secret methods or magical artifacts. There is nothing strange about transformation techniques themselves. It is a bit unreasonable to doubt Gu Xiu just because of this.
"Since I have come here, I have naturally made full preparations." But then Monk Jingyan smiled slightly: "The Three-Body Mask is a treasure of our Buddhist sect. It contains the supreme divine power seal of our Buddhist sect. As long as it is carried on one's person, there is a way to detect it. Even if it is hidden in a storage ring, it is still impossible to avoid detection."
talking.
With a flick of his wrist, another treasure appeared in the monk Jingyan's hand.
That was a wooden fish.
It looked ordinary, and even had many broken parts. But it was precisely this ordinary wooden fish that, when he took it out, made everyone present realize that their divine sense could not see through it at all.
"This is a treasure of our Buddhist sect. Although it is just an ordinary wooden fish, it was once used by the Buddha. At the moment the Buddha attained enlightenment, this wooden fish was also imbued with the Buddha's aura and became a Buddhist object."
"Striking this object can calm the mind and has a remarkable effect on Buddhist chanting."
"Most importantly, this object and the Three-Bodied Mask were once of the same origin. If someone carrying the Three-Bodied Mask strikes it, this object will resonate with the Three-Bodied Mask, causing the Buddha's light to shine everywhere."
At this point, Monk Jingyan turned to look at Gu Xiu, a smile playing on his lips: "I wonder if Benefactor Gu dares to step forward and strike the wooden fish?"
He felt that Gu Xiu should be afraid.
Although he didn't know why he failed before, this time, he was almost certain that the three masks were on Gu Xiu, and Gu Xiu would definitely be afraid of them and afraid of being exposed.
only……
unexpected.
The black-robed Gu Xiu showed no fear whatsoever; instead, his face was full of anticipation: "Shall we do it the old way?"
"what?"
"If it's proven that the three masks aren't on me, then this wooden fish is mine?"
"you……"
"Don't you dare?"
“This humble monk… this item…” Jingyan was about to agree without hesitation, after all, he couldn’t possibly lose something that was a sure thing, but when he looked at the expectant look in Gu Xiu’s eyes, he couldn’t help but think of the Du’e Kasaya that Gu Xiu had won.
Why does the way he looks at me seem less like I'm an enemy who's come to make things difficult for me, and more like he's a lucky charm?
As this thought arose, Gu Xiu in black robes spoke earnestly:
"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub, little monk. You should understand this principle. Tell me, is a wooden fish more important, or completing your plan?"
"Are you really going to give up on attacking me just because of this broken wooden fish that's not really that useful?"
“Little monk, if you are really that kind of person, I feel sorry for you.”
He really did have a "I'm doing this for your own good" expression, which made the already inexplicably uneasy monk Jingyan even more uneasy.
Could it be...
Is it really going to fail?
Surely not. The Three Masks couldn't just disappear for no reason. Moreover, they had investigated Gu Xiu in detail and unanimously believed that the Three Masks must be in Gu Xiu's hands. In particular, those cultivators who went to Jue Ling Valley had said that Gu Xiu had used some kind of secret technique to make himself look like an immortal descending to earth, and his strength had increased dramatically.
No matter how you look at it, all three masks are on Gu Xiu.
He's bluffing me!
That's right, he did it on purpose, making me think I guessed wrong and wouldn't dare to gamble with him. That way, he could legitimately refuse to use the merit wooden fish test, and his plan would fall apart!
How vicious Gu Xiu is!
"it is good!"
"I'll take the bet!"
Having figured out Gu Xiu's true purpose, Jingyan immediately agreed without any hesitation.
He can't possibly lose!