Chapter 5: The Emergence of the Wise Sword

The only regret is that Master Huiguo did not truly lead him into the Buddhist path, meaning he did not help him shave his head. According to the rules of Buddhism, all formally initiated disciples must shave their heads and uphold the precepts, and this ceremony is typically conducted by their respective teachers, not by the hands of others

Am I dreaming? Mei Xue stared in astonishment at the giant dragon that appeared before her; compared to this dragon, she seemed as insignificant as an ant. It was likely that a single breath from this dragon could blow her thousands of miles away.

However, these phenomena are incomplete, leaving only vague shadows. When the pages are turned to nine hundred and ninety-nine, reaching the final bookmark that closes everything, a pair of eyes opens.

This is undoubtedly yours. Xiao Long waved and took out a book, a book that Mei Xue was all too familiar with.

While Mei Xue was troubled by her inability to truly enter the Buddhist path, the entire Tiantai Mountain was already in an uproar. The extraordinary phenomena triggered by Master Huiguo completely astonished the whole of Tiantai Mountain. A few individuals caught a glimpse of the fleeting golden light at the peak of the back mountain, and thus they all hurried here eagerly.

Mei Xue was taken aback, not because these questions were too difficult, but because they were too simple

Certainly, Mei Xue will not forget the grand scene of the Buddha's gate brought forth by Master Huiguo's subtle smile while holding a flower, as it was the first time he witnessed the power of a great practitioner in his life. In his eyes, his teacher is undoubtedly a true eminent monk and a great practitioner of the Buddhist path.

Indeed, there are several questions I would like you to answer... *sigh*..." Little Dragon yawned, clearly showing signs of sleepiness, yet it still managed to ask those few questions.

Who are you

That is a diary documenting his dark past, a sealed connection to his dusty fate, which was once his most important treasure

Therefore, he is not yet considered a member of the Buddhist community, but he is a disciple of Master Huiguo

After Master Huiguo transformed and departed, the grand solar phenomenon in the sky naturally dissipated, and everything returned to its original state, leading one to believe that the magnificent sun just witnessed was merely an illusion

"Who?" Mei Xue tightly gripped the sword in her hand, even though she had never practiced any form of swordsmanship.

"Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva ... ..." softly recited the Heart Sutra of Prajnaparamita once, and Mei Xue felt refreshed, as the various dusts that had entangled her in the past vanished without a trace

"Where are you looking? Down here, in front of you." Mei Xue's foot was kicked, prompting him to direct his gaze downward.

Boom! Countless pieces of information surged through this portal into Mei Xue's mind, nearly overwhelming it to the point of bursting. At that moment, he was utterly unable to process such an immense influx of information, and thus, he fainted cleanly and decisively.

He has forgotten

No one knows, including Mei Xue, that the great practitioner Master Huiguo, held in high regard by everyone, is merely a Zen master who came eastward to recruit a few more students

No, it is not just a lack of majesty; rather, it gives an incredibly adorable impression. That soft gaze can simply charm countless lovely girls. If I could have obtained a pet of this caliber as a gift during my confession, I believe Mei Xue would not have suffered through nine hundred and ninety-nine heartbreaks.

He opened his eyes and, in a state between sleep and wakefulness, glanced around him.

Unfortunately, Mei Xue was clearly unaware that Master Hui Guo, who had achieved the perfect merit and the form of the golden body, would never be able to return to help him take the precepts and lead him into the Buddhist path

Why is the Milky Way not present

he has let go

The eyes depicted on the bookmark, though merely etched, evoke a sense of depth as if they encompass the entirety of the vast world. Within these eyes, the left eye reveals a resplendent sun, while the right eye unveils a serene and cool moon.

Before her, Mei Xue looked up and saw only the terrifying giant dragon, whose head alone inspired boundless awe. Its massive body, stretching endlessly like a range of mountains, imparted an unparalleled sense of oppression

Since we do not know the reason, let us seek those who do.

The nine hundred and ninety-nine love affairs that once caused him immense pain, which he could neither let go of nor escape from, have all unknowingly vanished. Now, he is even on the verge of being unable to recall their appearances, and the memories of being with them are gradually becoming blurred.

First, second, third... up to nine hundred and ninety-nine, everything recorded in the failure of Mei Xue's confession began to change, with special ancient characters and images starting to appear on each page

This is a great practitioner capable of causing upheavals in the heavens and the earth, a legendary figure at the pinnacle of both the Buddhist and Taoist sects. Even just a single encounter would allow one to absorb some celestial energy

That night, Mei Xue slept very well. For the first time, he was no longer troubled by romantic entanglements and had no worries at all, quickly entering a deep sleep.

However, it is better not to look; after looking, one becomes even more confused, for this starry sky is not real, but merely a deceptive illusion

However, that is a thing of the past; he no longer needs it now, nor will he be influenced by the past it carries.

He has already let it go, so this diary is no longer important to him

The little dragon who received the answer shrugged its shoulders, revealing an expression of "As expected"

What year is it this evening

In the next second, his pupils suddenly dilated, and his entire body trembled violently, awakening to an extent that he could not awaken any further

He saw a marvelous creature with four dragon horns, dressed in a white robe, and with a face resembling that of a dragon. It appeared to be a miniature version of a colossal dragon lying across the earth and sky, yet it did not evoke any sense of oppression, as this little dragon stood only about sixty centimeters tall

You and I are destined to meet, and we are destined to this world. Remember to complete the task after you go out. The irresponsible voice of Xiao Long echoed in Mei Xue's mind, and then he was directly kicked out of this world.

Good! So big! Such a big dragon!

Is the sage still present

There are several ancient texts on the sword blade that are difficult to comprehend, which are not the commonly used runes of celestial arts, but rather older and more timeworn characters. The more one looks at them, the more one feels that these characters contain profound wisdom

Although it is not a precious item, it served as a crucial aid in helping him sever his emotional ties at the most important moment, holding extraordinary commemorative significance for Mei Xue

Awaken? Mei Xue looked at the little dragon in front of her with confusion, as he could not recall when he had done such a thing.

The saints are certainly present, and there are currently thirty-six of them

However, it seems that the teacher had urgent matters to attend to and had to leave, resulting in him not having truly entered the Buddhist path yet

The galaxy has long since shattered

The enchanting and agile golden-haired, jade-faced nine-tailed fox, the enormous shadow soaring with outstretched wings, the proudly independent golden three-legged bird, the delicate palm of a young girl, for every page this notebook contains, an equal number of extraordinary phenomena have appeared

Amidst the pervasive white mist, a colossal dragon appeared before him, one he had never envisioned in any of his fantasies

Have there ever been such giants among the seas and mountains? Mei Xue is certain that there has been no record of such a terrifying dragon in anything she has seen; even if it had appeared just once, it would have been recorded in history and become an eternal legend

He no longer clung to it, severing the emotional ties that had long entangled him with the sword in his hand

He does not remember ever having such an item, and this sword suddenly appeared in his hand after he listened to Master Huiguo's Buddhist scriptures; it must surely be a gift bestowed upon him by Master Huiguo

After Mei Xue had completely fallen asleep, the diary that recorded his nine hundred and ninety-nine heartbreaks, which he had almost forgotten, began to emit a strange glow, and then the text and images on all the pages became blurred

Little one, you are very fortunate, yet also very unfortunate. A white mist rose beneath the little dragon's feet and flew in front of Mei Xue, who then took out a fan and tapped it on his head

By the way, this sword. Mei Xue looked at the small sword in her hand, a wooden sword made of bodhi wood, measuring two feet in length, positioned between a long sword and a short sword. It did not appear to be a weapon for combat, but rather more like a ceremonial sword for rituals

Hello. A somewhat languid voice reminded Mei Xue that she was not alone here, breaking the eerie silence of this world

Upon returning home, Mei Xue calmed her mind slightly. Although she did not successfully enter the Buddhist path, the changes brought about by Master Huiguo were evident.

Huh... now I can sleep well for a few years..." After kicking Mei Xue away, the little dragon flew into the everlasting candle of the giant dragon holding the candle and fell into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, the everlasting candle in the mouth of the colossal dragon behind the little dragon flickered slightly, as if sighing, and perhaps also expressing pity

It is so cold! Mei Xue was awakened by the mist, and when he touched his body, he did not feel the warmth of life, but rather a chilling vapor.

"Mortal, are you the one who awakened me?" The adorable little dragon did not answer Mei Xue's question, but instead asked him in return

Subsequently, these eyes gazed into the sky, seeing through the roof to the brilliant galaxy above.

It is known that among the myriad islands in the world, such figures can be counted on one's fingers. In this era of celestial laws where deities and Buddhas have vanished, who among them is not a renowned and legendary character

Therefore, although Mei Xue has already become a disciple of Master Huiguo, she cannot be considered a true disciple of the Buddhist sect. She must wait for Master Huiguo to return and help her undergo the tonsure ceremony before she can truly join the Buddhist community

Is this giant dragon really speaking to him? But its mouth is clearly not moving

In front of you, take a close look... suddenly, a sound yawned, giving a feeling of wanting to sleep yet having to endure staying awake.

However, by the time they reached the top of the mountain, Mei Xue was just walking down the small path beside it, making her way back home at a leisurely pace

A single scale of this dragon is as large as a small mountain, and its body winds for an unknown number of miles, resembling the towering mountains with no end in sight. On the dragon's head are four horns that pierce the clouds, and a long, pillar-like bright candle is held in its mouth, illuminating this misty area like the sun.

It is now the 34,000th year of the Immortal Calendar

In the blink of an eye, a thick mist filled Mei Xue's room, and these eyes quietly gazed at the sleeping Mei Xue, filled with confusion and bewilderment, seemingly unable to comprehend what had transpired

Thus, the body of Mei Xue, who was originally dreaming sweetly, suddenly vanished without a trace

Thus, the "Tiantai Mountain Immortal Incident" became an unsolved mystery. Later generations even erected a monument to the immortal at the site where Master Huiguo achieved his complete merits and attained the form of the golden body, in commemoration of the significant event that took place here. Master Huiguo was also regarded as a legendary immortal, the kind that is seen only in part, like a dragon.