Was this a compliment or a criticism? Miao Yi felt sick to his stomach. He chuckled in silence.
I've heard a lot about you? When the others heard this, they secretly held back their laughter. They realized that this Niu Youde was really notorious!
Everyone believed him when he said that he had heard of his great name for a long time. However, when he said the words' extraordinary elegance ', everyone basically took it as a mockery directed at Miao Yi. Many of them immediately had a good impression of this scholar. It was obvious that there were too many people who disliked Miao Yi.
Even though his words were directed at Miao Yi first, House Practitioner Pu Lan didn't favor one over the other. The others also exchanged a few words with one another.
Meanwhile, Miao Yi remained silent. He still had some matters to settle in the Realm of Bliss later on, so he didn't want to offend the people here.
After exchanging some pleasantries, Lay Practitioner Pu Lan swept a glance at Miao Yi's reaction, then stopped the pleasantries and said, "Today is the Blue Night Bodhisattva's birthday. It would be inappropriate for this humble monk to overtake the host. Why don't we quietly wait for the Bodhisattva's arrangements for the assembly?"
Everyone nodded in agreement and dispersed.
As he walked down the steps of the Hall of Great Strength, Ying Yang glanced at Niu Youde's back, then leaned towards Arhat Duo Li, who was descending the steps, and transmitted his voice, "Arhat, what do you think of Niu Youde?"
Arhat Duo Li tilted his head in surprise. He had probably heard about the grudge between the Ying Family and Miao Yi, so he smiled and replied, "I don't know much. Almsgiver, you seem to be implying something else?"
Ying Yang said, "Why is Luohan asking when you already know the answer? Let me be frank, I don't want him to go back alive. If he goes back, I, Ying, will feel like a fishbone is stuck in my throat. Luohan, do you have any way to help me?"
Duo Li was secretly shocked. "Is Benefactor Ying joking? He is the son-in-law of Heavenly King Kou. Who dares to touch him? "
Ying Yang said, "The Heavenly Court can't do anything to the Western Paradise Realm, and the Heavenly King of Kou wouldn't dare to turn against the Western Paradise Realm. I'm sure Arhat has an appropriate solution."
Duo Li replied, "Almsgiver Ying, you must be joking. This poor monk does not understand what Almsgiver Ying is trying to say." This was a tactful rejection.
Ying Yang refused to give up. "Arhat, feel free to state your conditions. As long as they are within reason, we can discuss them."
Duo Li replied, "I appreciate Almsgiver Ying's kindness, but my abilities are limited. Amitabha."
Ying Yang sneered, "I heard from the butler that Arhat Duo Li's ability is not ordinary, and he has many disciples under him. The consumption is not small, some of the businesses in Sky Street are very secretive, in order to help Arhat keep it a secret, the Ying Family spent a lot of effort. "After saying that, he swung his sleeves and strode down the last step. He didn't say much, and was completely saying 'do as you see fit'.
Dori Arhat's eyebrows twitched slightly. He looked at his back and fell into silence …
The Dharma Assembly was about to begin. All the guests of the Blue Night Temple were invited to attend the ceremony outside the temple.
The surroundings looked no different from usual. The blue sea stretched as far as the eye could see, and the islands dotted the landscape like stars in the sky. Miao Yi was a little confused as to what kind of ceremony they were going to observe.
Not long after, "Dong … Dong … Dong …" A few bell chimes resounded throughout the mountain peak. The bell chimes stopped.
"Li Po Li Po Di, Qiu He Qiu He Di, Tuo Luo Ni Di …"
Anyone who had heard the Blue Night Bodhisattva speak before would know who this voice belonged to.
The Blue Night Bodhisattva's unhurried chanting of Buddhist scriptures suddenly rang out from within the Blue Night Temple. The voice wasn't loud, as though it was softly chanting beside one's ear, yet it was dense as it drifted between heaven and earth. One couldn't help but look around, subconsciously trying to find out where this voice was drifting to.
"Kekekeke …"
Soon after, the densely packed sounds of a wooden fish being struck could be heard from within the Blue Night Temple. The sounds gradually became orderly, turning into a rhythmic rhythm, responding to the Blue Night Bodhisattva's chanting of Buddhist scriptures.
Suddenly, the sounds of a wooden fish being struck could be heard from the surface of the sea, converging from all over the islands.
"Li Po Li Po Di, Qiu He Qiu He Di, Tuo Ni Di …"
Suddenly, the chanting of the Blue Night Bodhisattva could be heard amidst the sounds of the wooden fish. The chanting sounds from all over the islands converged as well, finally matching the rhythm. It was as though they had converged into a stream of sound, echoing endlessly between heaven and earth. The Blue Night Bodhisattva's voice remained unique and distinct from the beginning.
It was unknown how many monks were chanting the same scripture, but the low chanting seemed to gradually give birth to an invisible and untouchable force. It caused one's mind to ripple, and it even gradually gave rise to a sense of irritation. It was as though an inner demon was about to break out of its shell.
The vulgar dressed guests looked around, trying their best to hold back their impatience. Some of the monks had already closed their eyes with their palms together, and their lips were moving slightly. It was unknown what they were chanting.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, causing the world to tremble. It gave everyone a fright, and it instantly relieved the irritation in everyone's hearts.
Everyone looked up at the sky. The lightning in the sky had already disappeared, but there were faint sounds of thunder coming from the distant horizon in all directions. Everyone looked over and saw a circle of dark lines converging from the horizon. When they opened their Dharma Eyes, they knew that it was the rolling dark clouds sweeping over.
The dark clouds were mixed with lightning and thunder as they pushed forward. The wind and clouds surged, quickly covering up the blazing sun in the sky. The remaining piece of blue sky was also gradually submerged, and the pillar of light that shone on the Blue Night Temple also disappeared. In the end, the world was pitch-black, as though some extremely vicious demon had devoured the world.
Crackling lightning snakes constantly shuttled back and forth in the rolling dark clouds, lighting up the faces of the observing guests.
Those who didn't know, such as Miao Yi, were very surprised. They didn't know what kind of powerful transcendence art this was, to actually be able to control the Transcendence Aspect of Heaven and Earth.
It was obvious that the drastic change in the Transcendence Aspect of Heaven and Earth was not a natural occurrence. It was obviously man-made.
At this moment, pitter-pattering raindrops fell from the sky, instantly turning into a downpour. The guests immediately released their protective aura to resist the heavy rain.
Soon, under the washing of the heavy rain, streams of water from the top of the mountain gushed down the mountain. The heavy rain from the sky seemed to be washing the entire Blue Night Temple.
After the heavy rain continued for a while, a ray of light suddenly appeared behind the crowd. They all turned to look, only to see a dazzling lotus throne supporting the solemn Blue Night Bodhisattva chanting sutras with her eyes closed. The Blue Night Bodhisattva rose unhurriedly into the rolling dark clouds in the sky.
"A Sixth Grade transcendent artifact!" Miao Yi muttered in his heart, his gaze fixed on the Blue Night Bodhisattva's lotus throne.
Above the glowing throne, a hole appeared in the dark clouds, revealing a clear blue sky. The Blue Night Bodhisattva sitting cross-legged on the lotus throne with her eyes closed as she chanted sutras was enveloped by a pillar of light that shone down from above. Dark clouds rolled around her, lightning flashed, and thunder rumbled. The Blue Night Bodhisattva was like a savior that came from the world of light, breaking through the darkness. That miraculous and holy scene made people subconsciously want to worship her.
Meanwhile, the chanting of the Blue Night Bodhisattva's dharma chariot in the sky became more and more majestic, overriding all the chanting that had gathered below.
At this moment, the heavy rain gradually thinned and became smaller, until it completely disappeared. The lightning and thunder in the sky also gradually subsided, and the blue sky began to spread around the Blue Night Bodhisattva. It seemed as though they didn't dare to blaspheme her, but at the same time, it seemed as though they were under the pressure of her vanquishing demons. The dark clouds rolled away, as though they were returning to where they came from.
The expanding pillar of light in the sky once again enveloped the Blue Night Temple, spreading to the entire mountain. The circle of light expanded and swept across the entire sea.
When the dark clouds dispersed, the sky became clear once again. Suddenly, rainbows appeared on the islands that were scattered like stars in the sky. They magically appeared at a visible speed, coming closer and closer. A huge rainbow as large as a bridge suddenly appeared in the sky, its arc enveloping the sky above the Blue Night Temple.
Meanwhile, the Blue Night Bodhisattva seemed to be sitting cross-legged on that rainbow. Her Dharma was magnificent, so pure and holy that it moved people inexplicably. It was simply breathtaking.
Secretly amazed, the crowd suddenly turned to look at the sea below, only to see water splashing everywhere on the surface. With their Dharma Eyes, they saw fishes leaping out of the water, bouncing non-stop. Small fishes flopped about, while big fishes rushed out of the water and soared far into the sky before crashing back down with splashes.
The entire sea was bustling with activity, just like boiling water. All kinds of fishes of all sizes seemed to be cheering and celebrating, as though they were celebrating the Blue Night Bodhisattva returning them light and thanking her for dispelling the demons that enveloped the world.
In addition, the magnificent rainbow scenery gave people a feeling of the world being rejuvenated. Everyone's mind seemed to be cleansed, and they gradually tasted an indescribable feeling of mystery.
"Amitabha!" The Blue Night Bodhisattva, who was sitting cross-legged on the rainbow with her eyes closed, suddenly chanted the name of Buddha, and her voice reverberated between the heaven and earth.
"Dong … Dong … Dong …" The melodious sound of a bell reverberated in the Blue Night Temple.
The knocking of the wooden fish stopped, and so did the chanting of scriptures.
The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and the sound of the wind and the waves on the sea suddenly entered their ears. It was so clear that everyone had an illusion, as though the fragrance of fallen petals had seeped into their lungs, making them feel refreshed. In addition to the wonderful rainbow scenery in front of them, it was an indescribable feeling.
"Thank you, everyone, for coming from afar to attend the ceremony. This humble monk thanks you, Amitabha!" The Blue Night Bodhisattva put his palms together in the air and bowed.
Regardless of whether they were monks or laymen, everyone put their palms together and returned the greeting. They watched as the lotus throne carried the Blue Night Bodhisattva back into the temple.
Without the fragrance of fine wine from the banquet, the dharma assembly that had lasted for almost two hours came to an end. This also meant that the celebration of the Blue Night Bodhisattva's birthday had come to an end. However, it still left many people reminiscing about it. After all, this kind of dharma assembly wasn't something that just anyone could see often. It was truly a new experience, and it left people reminiscing endlessly. Those who hadn't seen it before could say it was an eye-opener.
Some people began to bid their farewells, while others continued to gasp in amazement like Miao Yi. It wasn't until the scene of the fish leaping on the sea's surface gradually disappeared that many people gradually came back to their senses. Looking at their surroundings, they saw that the rainbows were still everywhere.
"Commander Niu, do you want to go back together?" asked one of the pirates behind him.
Miao Yi turned around and smiled. "I plan to take a look around the Realm of Pure Bliss. You guys go back first."
Arhat Duo Li, who had unknowingly approached them, shot an indifferent glance at Miao Yi, then slowly turned around and left.
"If that's the case, then we will take our leave first." The group of pirates cupped their fists and bade farewell.
"I won't be seeing you out!" Miao Yi cupped his fists and smiled.
As soon as he saw them off, Cao Fengchi came over and asked with a smile, "Does Commander Niu want to return to the phantom city with us?"
"I plan to stay and broaden my horizons." Miao Yi waved his hand and pointed at the rainbows around him. He smiled and said, "Today was truly an eye-opener. I never thought that the Blue Night Bodhisattva's dharmic arts were so profound that you could actually control the Aspect of Heaven and Earth."
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