Otherworld Merit Upgrade System

Chapter 285 Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill

Chapter 285 Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill

Lin Fei firmly believed that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Don't be fooled by these monks' daily vegetarian meals and chanting of Buddhist scriptures; if someone actually thinks they are just a vegetarian, they will likely suffer a great loss.

Moreover, this Xuanli monk can't even manage the superficial act of eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures; he's probably quite a ruthless person.

Lin Fei was puzzled. Why was this great monk going to such lengths to win him over? He couldn't help but ask, "I wonder if this is the master's own idea, or the abbot's?"

He could simply be a nominal disciple, without even having to stay at Leiyin Temple. Not only would he not have to return the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, but he could even enter the secret Buddhist microcosm. Where else could one find such a good deal? No wonder Lin Fei was somewhat skeptical.

Upon hearing this, the monk Xuanli's face darkened: "Does this mean you don't trust me? Although this was a spur-of-the-moment decision, I can guarantee that as long as you agree, the abbot of our temple will not object!"

Lin Fei hadn't expected that this Xuanli monk would hold such a high position in Leiyin Temple. Although this senior monk was a Xuan-generation monk, on par with the heads of the various academies of Leiyin Temple, Lin Fei had never heard of him before. He wasn't a head of any of the academies in Leiyin Temple, nor was he a particularly famous monk.

Lin Fei couldn't help but have some doubts. Was this senior monk really as high-ranking as he claimed in Leiyin Temple? Could he really make such important decisions on his own?

Lin Fei hesitated, but the Xuanli monk had clearly made up his mind to take Lin Fei to Leiyin Temple. He flipped his hand and produced a secret manual: "How about you make a bet with this humble monk, benefactor?"

Lin Fei's expression shifted when he saw that the manual in the other man's hand was actually "Finger of Flowers," one of the Leiyin Temple's signature techniques: "I wonder what kind of bet Master wishes to make with me?"

“It’s very simple.” Monk Xuanli smiled slightly, holding the manual of the Flower-Picking Finger technique in his hand: “Benefactor, you are a prodigy, having advanced to the Dharma Aspect stage at such a young age. I have also learned some martial arts haphazardly at Leiyin Temple. I’ll make a bet with you: if you can withstand three of my moves, I will give you this Flower-Picking Finger technique as a congratulatory gift for your advancement to the Dharma Aspect stage, and also as a way to establish a good relationship with you.”

When Monk Xuanli finished speaking, Lin Fei already understood his plan: "If I can't handle it, should I go to Leiyin Temple with the master?"

"Indeed, you are indeed clever!" Monk Xuanli nodded with a smile. "This humble monk will not make things difficult for you. If you do not wish to become a disciple of my Leiyin Temple, you may leave the mountain on your own after meeting the abbot. This humble monk swears to Buddha that if you wish to leave, no one in the entire Leiyin Temple will stop you."

This monk drank alcohol and ate meat, disregarding even the strict rules and precepts of Buddhism. Lin Fei naturally wouldn't believe a single word of his oaths to Buddha. However, Lin Fei was quite tempted by the Flower-Picking Finger manual in the monk's hand. As his cultivation level continued to rise, Lin Fei needed more powerful martial arts to unleash his full potential. And this Flower-Picking Finger, known as one of the Thunderclap Temple's signature techniques, was undoubtedly powerful.

Moreover, Lin Fei was very confident in his own cultivation. Even if this monk had some tricks up his sleeve, Lin Fei did not believe that he would be unable to withstand even three of his moves.

"Very well, benefactor, you are indeed a straightforward person!" Monk Xuanli nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, benefactor. Since you have just broken through to the Dharma Aspect Realm, I will use my strength at the first level of the Dharma Aspect Realm and will definitely not let you suffer any loss!"

As he spoke, Monk Xuanli assumed a fighting stance, and the surrounding spiritual energy instantly surged towards his body.

The biggest difference between the Dharma Aspect Realm and the Acupoint Realm is that the latter can mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to fight. Although those who have opened the Heavenly Gate can also temporarily mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, compared with a true Dharma Aspect Realm master, the amount of spiritual energy they can mobilize is just a drop in the ocean.

As the saying goes, a master's skill is evident from the first move. Although the Xuanli monk suppressed his cultivation, the speed and quantity of the spiritual energy he mobilized were far beyond what an ordinary first-level Dharma Aspect cultivator could achieve.

Lin Fei instantly felt countless streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth pressing down on him, as if a mountain were pressing down on his shoulders.

"What terrifying power! This person has such strength even while suppressing his cultivation. His true strength is probably at the third level of the Dharma Aspect Realm!" Lin Fei was shocked and dared not be careless. He also instantly mobilized the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to resist the profound power.

"Please accept this challenge, benefactor!" Xuan Li shouted, pointing a finger at Lin Fei from mid-air.

At the same time, a faint dragon's roar, accompanied by the neighing of an elephant, emanated from Xuanli's body.

"The Subduing Dragon and Elephant Skill?" Lin Fei's expression changed. He never expected that this Xuanli monk, who was not famous in the martial arts world, was actually practicing the Subduing Dragon and Elephant Skill, one of the five great divine skills of Buddhism!

Leiyin Huasheng Temple has five peerless divine skills that directly lead to the realm of gods and men: Arhat Divine Skill, Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill, Bodhidharma Boundless Technique, Bodhi Heart Method, and the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill that Lin Fei himself has already mastered.

These five divine skills are known as the five great divine skills of Buddhism throughout history. Each of them is incredibly powerful and wondrous.

Those who cultivate the Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill, even those with lower aptitude, can attain the golden body of the Dragon Subduing Arhat, one of the Eighteen Arhats of Buddhism. Those with higher aptitude are said to be able to attain the Dharma body of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, one of the Four Great Bodhisattva Positions in Buddhism.

The status of a Great Bodhisattva is equivalent to that of a Buddha in Buddhism, far surpassing that of an ordinary Arhat or Bodhisattva. In ordinary cultivation levels, it also transcends that of an Earth Immortal.

The power of this Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill is absolutely no less than that of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill that Lin Fei practiced.

Upon seeing that this Xuanli monk was practicing the Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill, one of the five great Buddhist skills, they dared not be negligent in the slightest.

A golden light flashed across Lin Fei's body, and a golden aura enveloped his entire body, forming a golden bell of true energy.

"Hehe, the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill, is it?" Monk Xuanli smiled slightly: "This humble monk will see just how well you have mastered the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill!"

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill versus the Dragon Subduing and Elephant Taming Skill is a duel between two of the five great divine skills in Buddhism throughout history. Victory or defeat depends entirely on one's own ability.

As they spoke, the Xuanli monk's finger, pointing into the air, struck Lin Fei's protective true energy, unleashing a deafening sound.