whoosh!
The mountains are undulating, ancient and majestic, hidden in the misty clouds, appearing very mysterious.
A little monk, about eight or nine years old, who looked as delicate as a piece of jade, was riding on the clouds, holding a chubby baby in his left hand and a little girl who looked like a porcelain doll in his right hand, and was rushing towards the north.
This combination is very strange. It is Ling Xiao, Zhao Ritian and the little princess.
Along the way, Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian also learned about the general situation of this world from the little princess.
It turns out that the world of the Eight Treasures Lotus Merit Pond is extremely vast, consisting of numerous countries, as countless as the grains of sand in the Ganges, and each country has a large number of temples. Buddhism is the state religion of every country, and all living beings are the most loyal believers of Buddhism, providing an endless source of faith.
The Tang Empire was one of the eight largest empires in the Eight Treasures Lotus Merit Pond, so the White Horse Temple, which was dedicated by the entire Tang Empire, was also one of the holy places of Buddhism.
Just like National Master Puzhi, the abbot of the White Horse Temple, his strength is unfathomable and he holds a very high status in the entire Tang Empire. Even the emperor of the Tang Empire regards him as a teacher and obeys his orders.
However, it is also said that the White Horse Temple has a very profound heritage, and Master Puzhi is not the strongest person in the White Horse Temple, he is just a representative of the White Horse Temple. There are even more powerful monks in the White Horse Temple, but they are all in seclusion.
"In Jinshan Temple, the one who finally suppressed the Heavenly Demon Saint was Master Puzhi? Master Puzhi's strength is probably at the level of a Great Sage. If there is someone stronger than Master Puzhi in White Horse Temple, doesn't that mean he is at the level of a Saint King?"
There was a gleam of light in Ling Xiao's eyes, and he spoke solemnly.
The White Horse Temple, which is worshipped by the Tang Empire alone, is so powerful, and how many saints are there in the entire Eight Treasures Lotus Merit Pond
This is the heritage of Wanfo Temple, it is indeed unfathomable!
"It's very possible! I didn't expect these bald donkeys to be so powerful. They quietly cultivated a world of strong people. No wonder the strength of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple can be ranked in the top three even among the twelve immortal holy places! If this is the case, it will be troublesome. Ling Xiao, the Buddhist treasure we are looking for may not be so easy to get!"
Zhao Ritian also scratched his head and helplessly transmitted the message to Ling Xiao.
"What exactly is this Buddhist treasure you're talking about?"
Ling Xiao asked curiously. Zhao Ritian kept talking about Buddhist treasures but refused to explain what they were. Instead, he kept being mysterious, which made Ling Xiao very curious.
"Hehe, you will never guess! The Buddhist treasure I mentioned is the place where a group of Buddhist Bodhisattvas and Buddhas passed away in ancient times. Although those Bodhisattvas and Buddhas are dead, their bodies are not corrupted and are extremely strong. It can be said that they are full of treasures! If we can get their relics or golden bodies, we will be rich!"
Zhao Ritian's eyes lit up and he spoke with great excitement.
"How do you know the place where the Buddha passed away?"
There was a gleam of light in Ling Xiao's eyes, he glanced at Zhao Ritian and asked.
In Buddhism, only those who have attained enlightenment and become saints can be called Bodhisattvas. Bodhisattvas with truly unfathomable power are all great sage-level warriors, and those who can be called Buddhas are peerless saint-king-level warriors!
If the Bodhisattvas and Buddhas of Buddhism pass away, their relics and golden bodies are indeed supreme treasures with various wonderful uses. No matter whether they are human or alien strongmen, they are extremely coveted for them.
However, Buddhism is a hornet's nest. No one dares to provoke Buddhists. In addition, Buddhism is extremely powerful, so no one dares to openly set their sights on the relics and golden bodies.
"Hehe, don't worry about this. I just know it! The relics can transform our mind and power, make us a saint, and even refine supreme elixirs to strengthen our bodies. As for the golden body, it is a supreme treasure for cultivating an external incarnation. The condensed avatar can even burst out the full combat power of the original body! What do you think? Do you want to come with me to grab a few relics and bring back a few golden bodies?"
Zhao Ritian chuckled, his voice full of temptation.
"Where is the place of nirvana you mentioned?"
It has to be said that Ling Xiao was also somewhat moved.
"If it was before, I wouldn't be sure! But after listening to what this little girl said, I am sure that the place where the Buddha passed away is in the Tang Empire, and it is in the White Horse Temple!"
Zhao Ritian said with certainty.
"White Horse Temple? Zhao Ritian, are you tired of living? Let alone what kind of background there is in the White Horse Temple, I'm afraid that Imperial Master Puzhi alone can slap us to death with one slap!"
Ling Xiao said unhappily.
"Hehe, wealth and honor are sought in danger! Anyway, that place of nirvana is only opened by me! Let's not worry about so much for now. Once we get to Chang'an City, we will carefully check the White Horse Temple to see if we can find an opportunity!"
Zhao Ritian said nonchalantly.
"Master Kasyapa, Master Ananda, what are you two whispering about?"
The little princess could feel that Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian were chatting through telepathy, so she asked curiously.
"Haha... Little Princess, we are discussing whether there are any powerful monsters in this mountain range. It's just right to catch them as our mounts, so that Brother Jiaye won't have to work so hard!"
Zhao Ritian laughed.
Naturally, the two of them could not reveal their true identities in the Eight Treasures Lotus Merit Pond, so they took the names of Kashyapa and Ananda for fun.
Kashyapa and Ananda are both legendary figures. They are the two major disciples of Amitabha Buddha. They had attained Buddhahood in ancient times and have a very high status in Buddhism.
When the little princess heard the names of Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian, she was a little suspicious but didn't say much.
"Catch a monster and use it as a mount? That's a good idea!"
The little princess' eyes suddenly lit up, and then she said to Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian: "Two masters, I do know that there is a divine beast in this mountain range. It is the bloodline of the golden-winged Roc. Its cultivation has reached the extreme of the ninth-turn semi-saint. It is the king of this mountain range. If you want to catch a mount, I think this is the most suitable one!"
"Golden-winged Roc?"
Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian's eyes suddenly lit up.
The golden-winged Roc is an ancient mythical beast, not inferior to the dragon and the phoenix. According to legend, it can fight with the dragon and feed on dragons. It is very ferocious.
The golden-winged Roc has extremely fast speed. According to legend, it is gifted with the innate ability of time and space. It can travel 108,000 miles in an instant and shuttle through the heavens and myriad worlds. It is extremely powerful.
It would be really cool if you could catch a golden-winged Roc as a mount.
(End of this chapter)