"That's right. You can specify a Dharma treasure of the same grade as a Dharma treasure you already have. Got it? "explained the System patiently.
"Got it. Haha! That's good!" Although he could not skip levels, Fangzheng did not mind. After all, he was getting it for free. More importantly, he would not know what he wanted even if he were to skip levels. As for the same grade … Fangzheng did a count. Among all the items he had, the most precious item was the Yongle Bell!
Therefore, Fangzheng did not hesitate to shout. "I want a drum of the same grade as the Yongle Bell!"
"Are you sure?" asked the System.
Fangzheng shouted. "Yes!"
"Alright, silly. I'll give you a drum." After the System said that, a blob of yellow light appeared in front of Fangzheng. With the Yongle Bell's experience, Fangzheng would not foolishly release it. Instead, he ran up the drum tower and after confirming that no one was watching, he dispelled the Buddhistic glow. The next moment …
A pitch-black drum appeared in front of Fangzheng. The moment it appeared, Fangzheng felt an inundating sense of vicissitudes! The drum seemed to come from an unknown world. At the same time, it emanated a supreme might that made Fangzheng feel a deep sense of respect. His joy instantly vanished as he stood there solemnly, not daring to act rashly.
The drum was 6.2 meters tall and there was a pitch-black frame beneath it. However, the frame could not be considered exquisite. Instead, it was plain, simple, and wild. It was as though the person who made the drum was also a wild person. It made the drum exude a wild aura. This was a drum full of contradictions. It was like a dormant beast. If you didn't touch it, it would just lie there quietly. It lay there silently without being touched, but if anyone dared to touch it, the beast would immediately awaken and transform into a god-like existence.
The drum's surface was clearly made of leather, but it gave off a metallic feel. On careful look, there were unique patterns on it that resembled the shape of lightning. It was extremely unique.
On the drum frame was a huge drumstick. It was unknown what kind of wood the drumstick was made of, but it was extremely heavy. When Fangzheng held it in his hand, he felt like he was holding a bell! Fangzheng guessed that if he were to strike the drum with such a heavy drumstick, he would probably be able to hear the drumbeats from fifty kilometers away.
"System bro, what kind of drum is this? Why isn't it as peaceful as Buddhism? Instead, it's as terrifying as a beast? "asked Fangzheng worriedly.
"This is the Kui Ox Battle Drum. Back when the Yellow Emperor fought Chiyou, the Yellow Emperor, with the help of the Ninth Heaven Mysterious Cow Girl, made eighty Kui Ox Skin Drums. Its power is so great that it can vibrate five hundred li at a time, and three thousand eight hundred li in a row. However, Chiyou was also highly skilled and had many transformations. He had to beat the drum nine times before he could stop and fly away. The Yellow Emperor killed him in the Green Mountains. The One-Legged Bull Battle Drum had also helped the Emperor kill Chi You and received the blessing of great merit. It had also calmed the resentment of the deceased One-Legged Bull Battle Spirits. The Kui Ox is the mount of the Thunder God and has an extraordinary status. Even in death, its skin still carries its dignity, "the system said.
Fangzheng said, "Stop joking. This drum doesn't look like a drum that has been augmented by great merit, nor does it look like a drum that has its grievances calmed. Instead, it looks like a drum filled with grievances. Be honest, what is this thing!? "
Fangzheng knew the System too well. The fellow often spoke in short breaths. The better he said in the beginning, the more there was a trap waiting for him in the end.
Indeed, the System chuckled and said, "This is indeed not one of the eighty drums. Instead, a devil in the future killed a Kui Ox and imitated the Kui Ox Battle Drum to create a war drum. In order to enhance its strength, the devil used eighty-one methods to torture the Kui Ox. Finally, it was tortured to death. Therefore, the Kui Ox on this drum is filled with grievances, not to mention whether its grievances are heavy or not! If an ordinary person were to hammer it, the Kui Ox's grievances would be enough to scatter their souls. "
"No way? Then why did you give it to me? Quickly take it away! I don't want it anymore! I want a refund! "Fangzheng jumped in fright as he hurriedly shouted.
"You don't want it? Do you think it's online shopping? And you want me to give you a seven-day unconditional refund? Since I've already brought it, I can only leave it here. But don't be afraid. This drum has already been sealed. It won't kill you if you strike it. However … If your Buddhist Dharma isn't profound enough, or if you have a guilty conscience and aren't magnanimous enough, striking it will scare you half to death. You will still have nightmares for a month, "said the System.
Fangzheng was rendered completely speechless. How was this a curtain drum? It was a Life Drum!
"What would happen to the people listening to it if it was struck?" asked Fangzheng.
"If it was placed outside, it would be a demonic drum. Everything in a fifty kilometer radius would be in chaos. If it was placed in a monastery, with the monastery's existence, the incense offerings, wishes of all living beings, and the Ten Thousand Buddha plaques, it naturally wouldn't be able to cause any trouble. When the drum's sound is heard, it would be no different from other curtain drums. Besides, you have the Yongle Bell. That's a sacred Buddhist artifact. It condenses boundless Buddhist powers, and the bell's sound can neutralize all the negative effects of the drum's sound. As for the specifics, you can try it yourself, "said the System.
Fangzheng immediately heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that. He was really afraid that the moment he struck the drum, everything would be wiped out. That would be great.
Looking at the pitch-black drum in front of him, Fangzheng ultimately lacked the courage to strike it. He looked up into the sky and mumbled, "Forget it. I'll strike it with the Yongle Bell tonight. The morning bell and evening drum are finally complete … "
After he went down the drum tower, Fangzheng suddenly thought of a problem. He asked, "System, why did you call me a fool just now? Is there a problem with me choosing something of the same grade as the Yongle Bell? "
"The most valuable item in your monastery is the Ten Thousand Buddha plaque. Every Bodhisattva figure on the Ten Thousand Buddha plaque increases in value. If you were to choose a curtain drum at the level of the Ten Thousand Buddha plaque, it would be the eighty war drums augmented by great merit. Tell me, aren't you a fool? "
Fangzheng's eyes turned red when he heard that. He exclaimed, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"Professional ethics. The secrets of the heavens are not to be divulged. What a pity. However, you didn't lose out. This drum is actually not bad. Perhaps it was an opportunity due to a freak combination of factors. Who knows? "The System chuckled.
Fangzheng looked up into the sky and said through gritted teeth, "If you were human, I guarantee I'd teach you how to be human!"
Although Fangzheng didn't cause a huge stir, it was naturally impossible to hide the fact that there was such a huge drum on the drum tower. Soon, Squirrel, Monkey, Lone Wolf, and Red Boy discovered the drum. Therefore, they immediately ran to Fangzheng …
"Master, when did we have an additional drum at home?" Squirrel jumped onto Fangzheng's shoulder and exclaimed in excitement.
"Master, this drum is huge," exclaimed Lone Wolf.
Monkey said, "Amitabha. Master, this drum is really mighty."
Red Boy narrowed his eyes and did not say a word. He knew that Fangzheng was odd and that he had a terrifying backer. Therefore, he did not find anything strange strange.
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