Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian never imagined that the Joyful Goddess was actually Xiao Yue.
“No wonder Li Chunyang had such an attitude after seeing Xiaoyue’s portrait. It seems that she thinks Xiaoyue is the goddess of joy!”
There was a gleam of brilliance in Ling Xiao's eyes, and he spoke slowly.
"Ling Xiao, I can sense that there are several powerful auras hidden behind Xiao Yue. They are most likely saints! Do you think those saints are here to protect her or to monitor her?"
Zhao Ritian's eyes flashed, and he said as he looked at the Joyful Goddess in the void.
"I don't know! But Xiaoyue became the Goddess of Joy. There must have been many things that happened that we don't know about! No wonder the Buddhist sect is unwilling to return Xiaoyue's soul to Master Jiu. Let's follow!"
Ling Xiao's heart was also full of doubts. After saying something to Zhao Ritian, he immediately headed towards the direction of the White Horse Temple.
In Buddhism, the Joyful Zen Sect has a very bad reputation, but its strength is quite strong. The Joyful Buddha in the legend has already attained the status of a Holy King.
The Joyful Goddess is actually the cauldron that serves the Joyful Buddha. Although she holds a very high status in the Joyful Zen sect, she often has a miserable end. Ultimately, she exists to fulfill the Joyful Buddha.
Xiaoyue became the Goddess of Joy, which was indeed not good news for Lingxiao.
However, Ling Xiao did not dare to act rashly at this moment. Although he had many doubts in his heart, there were many eyes and ears around Xiaoyue, and whether the Happy Goddess was Xiaoyue still needed further confirmation.
The Joyful Goddess and her entourage headed towards the White Horse Temple.
Many people also rushed towards the White Horse Temple. It was very crowded with people coming and going, and their faces were full of fanaticism and excitement.
Along the way, Ling Xiao heard the conversations of the people around him and finally understood why they were so excited to see the Joyful Goddess.
The Joyful Goddess is a member of the Joyful Zen sect, representing the state of great joy and great bliss. If one can gain the favor of the Joyful Goddess, not only will one have the opportunity to practice dual cultivation with the disciples of the Joyful Zen sect or even the Joyful Goddess, but one will also be able to obtain supreme fortune and opportunity, allowing one's cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.
Therefore, wherever the Goddess of Joy went, everyone was indescribably excited and very excited, and they all looked forward to receiving the favor and recognition of the Goddess of Joy.
"Practicing dual cultivation with Joyful Goddess? Then Xiaoyue would be..."
There was something strange in Zhao Ritian's eyes, as if he was thinking something wrong.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I heard that although Joyful Goddess is a dissolute and charming woman, she has always been a virgin. She can only practice dual cultivation with Joyful Buddha. She is the forbidden food of Joyful Buddha. How could she practice dual cultivation with others?"
Ling Xiao knew that Zhao Ritian had the wrong idea, and glared at him unhappily.
"That's good, that's good! Otherwise, the wine master's head would probably be covered with lush green grass!"
Zhao Ritian chuckled and said.
"You can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth. I don't want to bother with you!"
Zhao Ritian glanced at Zhao Ritian, and the two of them followed the crowded crowd and walked into the White Horse Temple.
In the center of Chang'an City, there are two extremely vast building complexes, which look magnificent and extraordinary.
On the right is a palace complex with numerous pavilions and towering ancient trees, filled with a peaceful and mysterious aura, as if a golden dragon is hovering in the sky. This is the imperial city of Chang'an, the dragon vein of the Tang Empire and the residence of the emperor.
On the left is the White Horse Temple.
The White Horse Temple is nestled against the mountain and beside the water, with ancient trees standing tall. In the distance, one can vaguely see important buildings such as the huge temple gate, nine-story palace, lotus pond, Sutra Library, and stupa.
Although the architecture of White Horse Temple is not as majestic as that of the Imperial City, it is shrouded in an extremely rich Buddhist light, and looks extremely peaceful, holy and otherworldly.
The golden lotus platform of the Goddess of Joy stopped in front of the main hall in the White Horse Temple.
A plump, fair-skinned young monk, looking very smiling, holding a string of Buddhist beads and wearing a loose monk's robe, walked out of the main hall, and his smiling eyes fell on everyone.
"Everyone!"
The young monk's voice was not very loud, but it was like the sound of a huge bell, shaking people's hearts and minds. The originally noisy crowd stopped involuntarily.
"I am a Zen monk. I only admire your admiration for the goddess. The goddess has come to the Tang Empire this time and will hold a blissful meeting in the White Horse Temple in three days. If you are predestined with my Buddha, you will naturally see the goddess' true appearance and obtain all kinds of fortunes!"
As soon as the young monk finished speaking, everyone cheered.
Blissful Conference!
The reason why they followed the Goddess of Joy all the way here was for the Paradise Conference!
They all knew Yuanxin's name. He was a true disciple of the Joyful Zen Sect and lived in the White Horse Temple. He showed up this time to welcome the Joyful Goddess.
Ling Xiao could see that Yuan Xin's cultivation was at the peak of the Nine-Turn Half-Saint level, and his foundation was extremely solid and his accumulation was rich. He was only one step away from becoming a true saint.
As for the cultivation level of the Joyful Goddess, although it seems to be only at the ninth level of the Semi-Saint realm, Ling Xiao cannot see through it. It exudes a kind of fluctuation that makes his heart palpitate!
It seems that the cultivation of the Joyful Goddess is not as simple as it seems.
After learning that the Paradise Conference would be held in three days, everyone left with great satisfaction.
"Ling Xiao, what should we do? Should we go up and ask the Joyful Goddess?"
Zhao Ritian sent a message to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with brilliance, and after a slight hesitation, he said, "We should not act rashly. We cannot be sure whether the current Joyful Goddess is Xiaoyue. Even if she is Xiaoyue, it is even harder to say whether she still remembers Master Jiu! There are many spies around her, so let's wait until the day of the Paradise Conference to find an opportunity! Now, let's go to the Lotus Pond of Birth first!"
"Okay! Okay! Okay! Let's go to the Lotus Pond now!"
Zhao Ritian's eyes lit up involuntarily, and he spoke impatiently.
Zhao Ritian had long been fed up with this baby body. Although it had no effect on his strength, it made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
Ling Xiao and Zhao Ritian went towards the Lotus Pond of Birth.
The Birth Lotus Pond is a forbidden area of the White Horse Temple. Believers can only burn incense and pray outside it and there is no way to get close to the Birth Lotus Pond. Ling Xiao can see that the Birth Lotus Pond is surrounded by clouds and mist, with bright Buddha light, shrouded in a mysterious formation. At the entrance, there are two golden-robed monks like arhats guarding it.
The two golden-robed monks were both extremely strong, with bronze skin that looked like cast metal. They held a long stick in their hands, their eyes were firm and fanatical, and an extremely terrifying wave of power emanated from their bodies.
(End of this chapter)