"Alright!" The Monk King of the Seven Treasures' eyes lit up. This was exactly the result he wanted.
"You can't!" The Dauntless monk said before turning to the Monk King of the Seven Treasures. "Seven Treasures, you're bullying the weak. Do you really think there's no one in our Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga?"
"Junior brother, One Will is no longer a child. Before long, she'll be conferred the title of Monk King and stand on equal footing with us. Can't she even decide something as minor as this for herself?"
The Monk King of the Seven Treasures had already become certain that Little Ann was purposefully losing to him so that he could join the Lingguo temple legitimately. This competition was just to give the Dauntless monk an explanation.
"Don't worry, abbot. I won't lose," said Little Ann.
"Look!" The Monk King of the Seven Treasures smiled at the Dauntless monk. He did not take Little Ann's words to heart at all.
Having reached this point, even the Dauntless monk was unable to stop him anymore. He glanced at Little Ann deeply. "You're on your own!"
"One Will, you go first!" The Monk King of the Seven Treasures said to Little Ann amicably.
"Please go first, master." Little Ann let go of Li Qingshan's hand and made his way over slowly.
"Fair enough." The Monk King of the Seven Treasures waved his hand, and the golden threads and jewels on his kasaya glistened under the sunlight. He was in no hurry to fight. He asked, "Do you know why I'm known as the Seven Treasures?"
"There are seven treasures in buddhism. The master's name originates from them," said Little Ann.
"Which seven treasures?"
"Violet gold, silver, glass, crystal, giant clam, coral, and amber."
"That's right. I practise the Scripture of the Seven Treasures of the Lingguo temple. Among the current buddhist disciples, only I've reached such a level with this cultivation method, and I've also refined the seven treasures of buddhism. They serve as my lifebound buddhist treasures, "the Monk King of the Seven Treasures said rather complacently.
The Dauntless monk frowned. Arcane treasures were fine too. Buddhist treasures were fine too. Cultivators could only wield a limited number. Although he could wield seven buddhist treasures, their power would definitely be greatly affected, and they would interfere with one another. When he faced an enemy, he was instead better off using two or three buddhist treasures.
On the other hand, the Seven Treasures Monk King could use seven buddhist treasures at the same time. Not only was their power not reduced at all, but they were even able to complement each other and display even greater effects. Even if they weren't invincible, there were very few people who could defeat them. No matter how talented Little Ann was, he had only just undergone three heavenly tribulations. His cultivation was already significantly weaker than the Seven Treasures of the Buddhist Sect. There was no chance of victory at all.
"Master's Dharma is profound, I am impressed."
When the Seven Treasures Monk Monarch heard this, he faintly smiled and raised the staff in his hand. The golden rings jingled, "This Buddhist staff is made of purple gold. If you want to slay demons, this treasure is enough. Today, I might as well let you experience it."
During the conversation. A silver light flashed, and another silver wheel flew out of his sleeve. As it spun, it emitted a dazzling silver light, illuminating the summit of the mountain in a silvery white color. Its sharpness was enough to split mountains.
A large golden hand that seemed both real and illusory reached out from behind the Seven Treasure Monk King, raising a glazed cup. Light rippled within, giving one the feeling that it contained a great lake. Once it was poured down, it would flood Great Buddha Mountain.
"Wonderful!" Little Ann praised. These three Buddhist treasures were not only "external objects" used to defeat the enemy, they were also closely related to the Seven Treasures Monk King, as if they were one.
"After cultivating these seven treasures and receiving the title of Monk King, all the opponents I have met in my life can at most make me use these three treasures." The Seven Treasures Monk King said.
"I wonder what the other four treasures look like?" Little Ann did not have the slightest battle intent, as if he was a humble disciple asking for guidance from his master.
"Since you have spoken, then let me broaden your horizons."
The Seven Treasures Monk King smiled and took out the seven treasures: a seven-colored crystal sword, an unpolished white clam, a bright red coral mountain, as well as a string of amber beads. Each of them emitted a different kind of radiance.
In a split second, the light of the treasures shone in all directions, shining brightly, surpassing the blazing sun rising from the east.
The Seven Treasures Monk King stood at the center of this myriad of colors, a faintly discernible Buddha image appeared behind him. It had three heads and six arms, overflowing with light and color. Its six arms were extended, each holding one of the six treasures, appearing even more dignified and magnificent.
"This is Duobao Tathagata, the buddha of the Eastern Pure World of Treasures, as well as the buddha I worship."
The Dauntless monk and the Unraging monk both lowered their heads and chanted Duobao Tathagata's buddhist name. Although the school of chan worshipped the buddha in their hearts, where there was no need for anything beyond the dharma, they still maintained absolute reverence towards the true buddha, even if it was just an illusion or a statue.
Only Li Qingshan straightened his neck and stared straight at the buddha image. Apart from the colour being a little prettier, it did not seem to be much different from the other buddha images.
"What an unfilial son. If it weren't for the fact that I had other plans today, I definitely would have made you suffer!" The Seven Treasures Monk King was displeased, but he viewed Little Ann's posture of gazing at the buddha as a sign of reverence towards the buddhist dharma.
"I can practise the Scripture of the Seven Treasures Dharma Essence not only because of my talent and comprehension, but also because of the great support of the Lingguo temple, which is why I can refine the seven treasures. If it were a regular sect, even if they possessed a cultivation method like this, no one would be able to practise it."
The Dauntless monk could not refute the Seven Treasures Monk King's words. Not only were the seven buddhist treasures precious because of their great value, but they were also difficult to collect. Only the Dragon province had a collection of all the wondrous treasures in the world.
"What do you think? If you want to see it, I'll show it to you. Do you still want to compete?" The Seven Treasures Monk King smiled at Little Ann.
"One Will, if you want to go, then go! With your talent and comprehension, you'll be able to stand out no matter where you go. "
The Dauntless monk let out a long sigh. He did not even have confidence in defeating the Seven Treasures Monk King. At most, he could only remain undefeated. Little Ann's bet was basically delivering himself to him.
"Master of the Seven Treasures, I can defeat you."
Little Ann's voice was just as calm as before. Even the respect towards the Seven Treasures Monk King from his tone and expression did not decrease at all. However, what he said left everyone stunned apart from Li Qingshan.
In particular, the Seven Treasures Monk King doubted his ears. He looked at Little Ann. "What did you say?"
Li Qingshan sat on the high sill of the grand hall as if it had nothing to do with him. Normally speaking, it was impossible for him to defeat the Seven Treasures Monk King if he hid the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty and just his cultivation in the buddhist dharma. However, he was even more at ease with Little Ann than with himself.
"I can defeat you," said Little Ann.
The Seven Treasures Monk King smiled instead of becoming angry. "Alright then. Come at me!"
"Be careful."
Little Ann extended his right hand and also revealed a buddhist treasure. A string of golden prayer beads was attached to his pure-white wrist that seemed to be carved from ivory. With a gentle wave of his hand, it scattered into a sky of golden stars, vaguely falling into a formation and flying towards the Seven Treasures Monk King.
The Seven Treasures Monk King originally did not take the prayer beads seriously. It was just a regular buddhist treasure. Only when the thirty-three prayer beads enveloped him did his expression change in shock. "That's impossible!"
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