The younger monks were just shocked, but they didn't react. Instead, it was the abbot and the monks from the various halls who were shocked beyond words.
The scrawny old monk lifted his bark-like eyelids, revealing a pair of murky eyes. "You guys, don't make a fool of yourselves in front of our esteemed guests."
His words brought the abbot and the rectors back to their senses.
They hurriedly bowed to the old monk. Even Lin Jin who was watching from afar was shocked. It was as if the abbot and the others hadn't seen this old monk for a long time.
But soon, Lin Jin realized something.
Earlier, the abbot addressed this old monk as' Grandmaster Xuan Jue '.
To be addressed as grandmaster, one had to be at least two generations older. Daluo Temple's abbot was already close to a hundred years old. How old would a grandmaster have to be?
Lin Jin was also sure that the expert who cast the Buddhist spell earlier, the one who chanted, was even more powerful than this' Xuan Jue '.
Who would have thought?
Who knew that Daluo Temple was so full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. But this seemed to be normal. If Daluo Temple didn't have a strong background, how could they have survived for a thousand years?
Based on the current situation, Lin Jin could basically confirm that Jue Zhen and the abbot weren't lying to him. Zhi Yin hadn't returned and White Ape was also missing.
Daluo Temple wasn't sure about this either, so there might be more to it than meets the eye.
If that was the case, there was no point in keeping Daluo Temple around. They might even need to work together in the future.
While Lin Jin was contemplating, the old monk 'Xuan Jue', whom the abbot and all the rectors addressed as' Grandmaster ', had already taken a step forward. First, he went to Jue Zhen's side and gave him a pat. Jue Zhen immediately felt as if he was bathed in a spring breeze. His meridians, which had been damaged by Lin Jin's sword intent, were now recovering rapidly.
Then, Xuan Jue appeared before Lin Jin in an instant. Putting his palms together, he chanted, "My friend, your swordsmanship is peerless. I'm impressed. Please follow me into the temple and have a chat with the Revered One."
Lin Jin didn't move.
He was still considering whether he should go in or not.
Without a doubt, if Lin Jin went all out and used all his skills, it wouldn't be a problem to force the abbot, Jue Zhen, and the other monks into submission. Moreover, this wasn't a head-on battle. Instead, Lin Jin was using the destruction of the temple to force them into submission. If they were to fight face to face, Lin Jin didn't think he could defeat the four Rank 5 guardian beasts.
On the path of beasts, Daluo Temple's abbot's four guardian beasts were considered to have reached the pinnacle. Even Lin Jin wasn't at their level yet.
In other words, Lin Jin was risking his life by coming here. If he wasn't careful, he might lose his life.
It was obvious that there were Buddhist experts in Daluo Temple who were more powerful than the abbot. Judging from the abbot and Jue Zhen's reactions, they did not even know about it.
This was a little scary.
If he were to go in, he might not be able to come out safely. After all, he had almost destroyed the Daluo Temple.
Just then, the little fox in his arms stirred. Lin Jin looked down to see that Shang'er had woken up and was staring at him with wide eyes.
Other than that, the little fox's tail twitched. Lin Jin noticed that three more tails had grown out from the original three. It seemed like the little fox now had six tails.
The six tails must have been a result of Shang'er's internal organs being tempered by divine lightning. The museum's explanation for this secret technique was that it was an 'evolution method'.
Lin Jin caressed the little fox's head. Shang'er's status had been 'refreshed' in the museum.
After taking a closer look, Lin Jin smiled.
Alright, since they had invited him, he had to go. He would just play it by ear when the time came.
After all, he now had two Rank 5 beasts on his side. One was Goldy, and the other was Shang'er.
Just now, Shang'er had awoken from her slumber and silently entered the Rank 5 realm. With this, Lin Jin would at least have some tricks up his sleeves if he encountered any trouble. Especially with Shang'er's evolution, she was now a Rank 5 monster. Together, she and Goldy were practically invincible within the same realm.
"Master, you're too kind. Please lead the way." Lin Jin's mind raced. After thinking it through, he nodded at Master Xuan Jue.
"Please!"
Xuan Jue stepped forward with Lin Jin following closely behind. The abbot and the other monks exchanged glances before following them in. Jue Zhen, who was killed by Lin Jin's Heaven's Path Sword Intent and then saved by Master Xuan Jue, could barely stand up. His old injuries had yet to heal and now he had a new one. If it weren't for Master Xuan Jue, he would have been severely injured even if he didn't die.
Daluo Temple was a little chaotic. Due to the Vulcan Edict, the monks seemed to be in a hurry. However, with the help of the temple's hidden experts, there weren't many problems. Even if some places caught on fire due to the dry weather, the monks would still be able to put them out.
Daluo Temple was huge. There were five main halls and hundreds of side halls. Including the monks' houses and meditation rooms, the temple looked like a city in the mountains.
Xuan Jue seemed to be taking one step at a time. But soon, he realized that with each step he took, he would move ten feet forward. Although he was still walking at the same pace, his speed was no longer the same as before.
Lin Jin was the first to notice this change. Not only did Xuan Jue increase his speed, but his figure had also become blurry.
Fortunately, Lin Jin had some tricks up his sleeves. Clouds formed beneath his feet and he quickly kept up with Xuan Jue. However, the monks behind him couldn't keep up. Other than a handful of high monks who could keep up with Xuan Jue, the others couldn't even react in time.
"That's fast!"
Unwilling to give up, one of the monks leaped up to the top of the wall and looked around. To his surprise, he still couldn't find Xuan Jue.
"That's weird!"
"Silence! That's Grandmaster Xuan Jue. Even Master Abbot has to address him as Grandmaster. Watch your mouth."
"Senior, Daluo Temple's monikers have been passed down since two years ago. They are ranked according to Shi, Xu, Kong, Xuan, Wu, Fa, Jue, and Zhi. This means that this Grandmaster Xuan Jue is two ranks higher than our abbot and all the rectors. But why haven't we heard of him before?"
"Our Daluo Temple is a Buddhist sect with a thousand-year-old heritage. Who knows how many great monks we have produced in the past. It's not impossible for there to be a senior monk with the 'Xuan' name to cultivate in seclusion. Perhaps even the abbot doesn't know about this."
"Then, the Buddhist chants from before …"
"Don't say anymore. That Buddhist chants were profound and contained great wisdom. I'm afraid a real Buddha has appeared."
"Buddha!"
The monks were shocked. Buddha was the pinnacle of Buddhism. He was a Buddhist existence of the highest rank. Just like the ancient immortals, he should have been long gone.
One could only imagine how the monks of Daluo Temple were feeling right now. Although they had just gone through an ordeal that almost wiped out the temple, the fragrance of plum blossoms came from the bitter cold. They were about to receive good news.
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