Daluo Temple's Mahavira Hall. Although the place was usually quiet, the abbot and many rectors would come here daily to do their homework and chant Buddhist scriptures.
But at this moment, it was completely empty.
Even with Lin Jin, Zhi Nian, and the others present, the place was still deserted.
Because they were the only ones left in Daluo Temple. The thousands of monks here had all died in the hands of the evil immortal.
This was what Lin Jin told Zhi Nian, and it was also what Zhi Nian saw himself.
In fact, when the black fog shrouded Daluo Temple, the abbot could tell how serious the situation was. He immediately ordered the temple's younger generation to follow Zhi Nian down the mountain through the secret passage.
When Lin Jin heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
"How many monks went down the mountain?" Lin Jin asked. Zhi Nian answered, "Three hundred and eighty-seven."
Lin Jin nodded.
This answer confirmed his previous speculation.
Daluo Temple's abbot knew something was wrong when he was shrouded in the black fog but he didn't flee.
The abbot must have known that it was impossible for them to escape. If they did, all of them would be killed. Therefore, the abbot and the monks of Daluo Temple chose to sacrifice themselves to protect the seed of Daluo Temple.
This was what it meant to sacrifice oneself for justice.
With this, although Daluo Temple was in trouble, their incense was preserved. Given time, they would surely be able to flourish once again and achieve greatness.
Lin Jin knew what the abbot was thinking so he decided to help him out.
Zhi Nian wanted to say something but Lin Jin knew what he was about to say so he spoke up first. "Master Zhi Nian, there's no need to worry. Daluo Temple's crisis has something to do with me as well. Given the current situation, I can't just sit back and watch. From now on, Daluo Temple's problems will be my problems.
His words were as heavy as a thousand pounds.
Zhi Nian was relieved to hear this.
Truth be told, if he were to lead his disciples alone, it would be impossible for him to maintain Daluo Temple's reputation.
Reputation was something that had to be matched with corresponding strength. Without sufficient strength, they wouldn't be able to maintain their reputation. When that happened, some people would come looking for trouble and use this as a pretext to trample on Daluo Temple.
Never doubt such a thing.
In the past, when the experts of Daluo Temple were around, no one dared to cause trouble. However, without the abbot and the Hall Masters around, the enemies of Daluo Temple and the conspirators who had been eyeing this place would definitely swarm in.
But with Lin Jin's words, Daluo Temple wasn't afraid anymore.
In terms of deterrence, Lin Jin's reputation was ten times greater than Daluo Temple's. It wasn't an exaggeration, it was a fact. In the past, Master Abbot and the rectors had mentioned something similar. They all said that Lin Jin's fame was so great that he could be considered the number one person in Middle Earth. No one could overshadow Lin Jin's fame.
This time, although the obsession had no idea what was happening in the black fog, the fact that the black fog began to dissipate after Lin Jin entered proved that Lin Jin was extremely capable.
With Lin Jin supporting Daluo Temple, Daluo Daluo Daluo Temple had no worries.
Monk Zhi Nian was a swift and decisive person. His next step was to announce to the world that Daluo Temple was still around. On the other hand, he swore to take revenge on them.
Zhi Nian was a resolute man. His next step was to announce to the world that Daluo Temple was still around and also to take revenge.
Lin Jin could help with this. Among the three hundred or so monks who survived, there were some who were older and had higher cultivation levels. They were qualified to be rectors of their respective halls.
Of course, Buddhism required years of accumulation but Lin Jin could make up for his lack of strength through other means. For example, he could help Daluo Temple raise some powerful pet beasts.
Now, it was a piece of cake for Lin Jin to promote pet beasts to Rank 4. If he had some beasts with decent bloodlines and potential, it wouldn't be difficult for them to get promoted to Rank 5.
Other than that, some of Daluo Temple's secret techniques hadn't been lost so Zhi Nian could lead other monks to cultivate them.
However, Lin Jin didn't care who would be the abbot. Zhi Nian was the most experienced monk so he should be the first choice.
However, Zhi Nian was stubborn and disagreed.
When Lin Jin asked him why, Zhi Nian said he wasn't qualified enough to take on such a heavy responsibility.
Lin Jin then asked who was more suitable.
Zhi Nian said, 'Appraiser Lin, you can cultivate in my stead and take on the role of abbot temporarily.'
Lin Jin felt a headache coming on. This Zhi Nian really dared to dream of anything. How dare he scheme against Lin Jin? There was no way Lin Jin would agree to this. More importantly, Lin Jin had never considered taking on the role of a monk, not even for a short period of time.
However, Lin Jin could understand Zhi Nian's reasoning.
Indeed, not everyone could become the abbot of Daluo Temple. The previous abbot was a man of integrity and talent. Be it in terms of experience, morality, dharmic teachings, or cultivation, he was able to hold his own and keep the situation under control. Of course, this was not a problem for him.
As for Zhi Nian, he paled in comparison.
Be it in terms of experience, morality, dharma, or cultivation base, he was far behind. Even though Daluo Temple had suffered a great calamity and he had become the most experienced, it was still a burden that his obsession could not bear.
It wasn't that he didn't want to shoulder the responsibility, but it wasn't something that could be done by force. Zhi Nian had Daluo Temple's best interests at heart. If he became the abbot, Daluo Temple would surely go downhill. But if Lin Jin took over, Daluo Temple could rise again. The difference between the two was too great.
However, Lin Jin clearly had no intention of taking on this job.
Zhi Nian knelt on the ground and refused to get up. This put Lin Jin in a difficult position. Fortunately, Lin Jin had an idea. He planned to get Huo Yuan to be the abbot.
After all, Huo Yuan had some connections with Daluo Temple. His qualifications, Dharma, and cultivation were unquestionable. As for his morality, who would know if Lin Jin didn't mention it?
In any case, Lin Jin thought Huo Yuan was the most suitable person. The only problem was how to get him here.
Black mist!
That was definitely the most suitable item, but it couldn't be obtained in such a short time.
Still, that didn't stop Lin Jin from painting a picture of success for Zhi Nian and the others.
Lin Jin told them that he would find them an abbot who was both virtuous and talented, and a true immortal at that. However, Lin Jin could tell that Zhi Nian and the others didn't believe him.
Suddenly, Lin Jin thought of something that might have an effect similar to the 'Phantom Cage of Hell'.
Everything proceeded as planned. First, the remaining three hundred monks of Daluo Temple held a grand ceremony for the dead abbot and the rectors of each hall.
The ceremony lasted for several days. Every influential faction in the country sent their representatives to observe the ceremony.
Some of them were sincere while others were just using this opportunity to test the strength of Daluo Temple.
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