CHAPTER 532: CHAPTER 533 SWORD INTENT PERFECTION!

The person who spoke was a young boy, showing a curious expression towards Yang Yan.

"This is Yang Long, Brother Yang," Monk Wu E said.

With this introduction, everyone present pressed their hands together in greeting.

"Greetings, Young Master Yang."

They did not know Yang Yan, nor were they aware of Yang Yan’s identity; they were merely meeting him and offering a greeting.

"Master, is Brother Yang also here to become a monk?" the boy continued to ask.

Wu E shook his head.

"Brother Yang’s realm is profound, a presence for us to look up to,

Indeed!

We Buddhist Sect Disciples wish he would become a monk,

but alas, he is a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect and already belongs to a sect," he said with some regret.

He then put Yang Yan down and began to introduce the young boy in front of Yang Yan.

"Brother Yang Long, this is Li Xiu, the reincarnation of a virtuous person of ten lifetimes.

Today, he is the son of a kingdom’s ruler, enjoying endless wealth and glory in his life.

Ten years ago, the master foresaw his fate with our Buddhism, so he went to guide him.

However, the time was not right, and the master could only leave a message and return.

Last year, Li Xiu’s family faced a sudden upheaval, and he saw through the transience of worldly affairs.

Thus, he came to the Pure Land, preparing to become a monk."

Wu E continued to advise Li Xiu.

"Li Xiu, Brother Yang Long has come to the Buddhist Sacred Land today to find a lost friend.

If you have nothing to do, help him search.

Along the way, you can ask Brother Yang Long about the Buddhist Realm.

You might learn a lot."

Li Xiu nodded slightly.

"All right, Master Wu E."

"Hmm, next, take Brother Yang Long to arrange his room.

It’s the third room in the east wing."

"Yes," Li Xiu replied.

"Brother Yang Long, I have something to attend to, so I will leave first.

Once I am done, this humble monk will come to learn from you," Wu E said respectfully to Yang Yan.

"Okay, you may go."

Wu E then pressed his hands together in farewell and left through the courtyard gate of the east wing, heading towards the Buddhist temple.

After he left, besides Li Xiu, everyone else also respectfully said their goodbyes to Yang Yan and left; only Li Xiu did not leave!

"Senior Brother Yang, please follow me," Li Xiu said, gesturing after everyone had left.

"All right."

Yang Yan followed him into the courtyard of the east wing.

"Li Xiu, were those people earlier also here to become monks? Why were there even women among them?" he inquired.

"Senior Brother Yang, only two among them came to be monks.

The others are relatives accompanying them.

Aside from them, the other elders are here to offer prayers, worship Buddha, or invite a Buddha to the capital as a State Preceptor," Li Xiu explained.

"State Preceptor?"

"Yes, a small country on the western border has been plagued by demons. They hope to invite a Buddha back to enshrine as a guardian.

Whether it will succeed depends on their sincerity tomorrow," Li Xiu clarified.

Yang Yan understood.

"What kind of upheaval occurred in your family that led you to decide to become a monk?"

Li Xiu sighed deeply.

"My father is old, and my brother, in the struggle for the throne, did not hesitate to start a war.

Our mother’s hair turned white overnight, and my father appointed me as the Crown Prince, and the ministers supported me as the new king.

Yet, I did not want the people to suffer further, so I withdrew from the struggle and relinquished the throne to my brother.

I no longer wished to concern myself with worldly fame and fortune, so I came to become a monk!"

As they spoke, they arrived in front of the third room in the east wing, and Yang Yan suddenly sensed someone watching him.

Following the sensation, he looked towards the innermost room of the east wing.

There was a petite woman peering at him through a crack in the door.

Noticing Yang Yan’s gaze, she quickly withdrew her head into the depths of the room.

"Who resides in that room?" Yang Yan asked Li Xiu.

Li Xiu glanced and then replied,

"A girl who brought her grandmother for treatment. Besides her, many people live in the east wing.

Most of them faced misfortunes at home and came to pray to Buddha, seeking to change their fortunes."

"If there is an east wing, is there also a west wing?"

"Yes, there is.

Those who come to the Buddhist Sect stay inside, along with many sect disciples.

However, they do not stay for many days before leaving."

At this point, Yang Yan had a good understanding of Li Xiu’s character and temperament.

He was somewhat weak but incredibly kind-hearted.

When questioned, Li Xiu answered truthfully and willingly, revealing his sincerity.

He decided to ask more questions.

"Why are the east wing and west wing not within the Buddhist temple?"

He had been planning to stay in the Buddhist temple to investigate Sun Lingming’s whereabouts, but he found himself arranged outside.

"The temple is where many Buddhist Sect Disciples and high monks reside.

Moreover, it is constantly illuminated, day and night, as bright as daytime.

Sometimes, Bodhisattvas and all Buddhas manifest and preach the Buddhist Law.

When their eyes open, no secrets remain for anyone.

Therefore, arrangements were made for everyone to stay outside the temple.

After all, everyone here comes to worship and venerate Buddha.

They do not wish for their inner and personal secrets to be seen or known by others.

Moreover, as there are many female benefactors here, they would not want to be seen through by Bodhisattvas or all Buddhas."

Li Xiu opened the room, and the two entered together.

Yang Yan surveyed the room; apart from a bed, a table, and an oil lamp, there was nothing else.

"The Buddhist Sect is austere. I hope Senior Brother Yang can forgive it."

"Never mind," Yang Yan said, unconcerned.

After looking around, the two left the east wing.

"I wonder if tomorrow, I could accompany them to worship Buddha?" Yang Yan asked after stepping outside.

Wanting to rescue Sun Lingming, he certainly needed to enter the Buddhist temple, perhaps even the Buddhist Sacred Land.

"Yes, in fact, irrespective of day or night,

one can enter the Buddhist temple, though there are some Forbidden Lands inside that are off-limits."

With this explanation, Yang Yan understood he could enter at night and continue searching for people during the day.

As he strolled outside, Yang Yan made up a name and description, inquiring within the city.

The residents were very friendly, answering all queries and enthusiastically offering assistance.

"Why are these people allowed to live within the Buddhist Pure Land?" Yang Yan asked curiously.

Monks could not enter, yet ordinary people could live here?

"They are the most devout followers of the Buddhist Sect, single-mindedly pursuing goodness, hence allowed to live here.

These people’s hearts abide by the Buddha, an extremely rare quality."

Followers?

Yang Yan’s True Profound Immortal Pupil ignited, seeing streams of pure power emanating from these followers toward the Buddhist temple.

"Incense, the power of faith?" Yang Yan pondered.

Suddenly he remembered that he had not comprehended the Good Path and aimed to enter the Good World.

Now it seemed unnecessary to enter.

Observing the kind followers here would suffice, wouldn’t it?

*Once I grasp the Third Realm of Sword Intent and Primordial, I can achieve Perfection,* Yang Yan thought.

He walked through the city, asking questions and experiencing the Good Path realm.

That day, he grasped the beginnings of the Good Path.

The Sword Dao Sword Realm became even more perfect!

The Sword Realm inside was about to become unified!

In his eyes, he could also see the tracks of the Sword Dao!

They wandered the city all day and returned to the east wing as the sunset in the west.

Li Xiu led Yang Yan to the cafeteria to eat vegetarian meals.

"Brother Yang Long, it’s late. I can’t accompany you to find your friend," Li Xiu said with a yawn.

As he was not a martial artist, he naturally needed rest at night.

"All right, thank you for your trouble today."

"Brother Yang Long, you’re being polite," Li Xiu bowed and left.

Yang Yan did not return to his room but went directly out of the east wing, heading towards the Buddhist temple.

The sun set, and the light within the Pure Land dimmed.

Though not as bright as during the day, it was still well-lit.

The roads of the city became deserted, and the followers were all asleep!

The entire Pure Land grew quiet.

Yang Yan stepped towards the temple’s large gate.

The steps ascended higher and higher; the gate was vast and reached the sky.

No disciples guarded the entrance; the gate remained open.

Arriving at the entrance, Yang Yan entered without pause.

"Is this Nephew Yang?" A deep voice suddenly sounded in his ears as soon as he stepped through the gate.