"Senior Brother, I don't have much time left. I need to make arrangements for my funeral," Chu Li said.
Ding Ding's expression changed. "What?! Could it be …? "
His expression turned sour. Although he knew this day would eventually come, ever since he became the Demon Subduing Temple Leader, it meant that this day would come.
He did not expect it to be so soon. Even when he saw Chu Li's haggard face the last time, he still felt that there was a chance. Perhaps Chu Li could create a miracle and save his life.
Even though the previous Demon Subduing Temple Leaders were all talented people, none of them could escape the rule of a hundred years of life, he still held a glimmer of hope and confidence.
Chu Li nodded slowly.
Ding Ding's expression was extremely gloomy. After a moment of silence, he sighed. "How much longer?"
"About seven or eight days," Chu Li said.
"That's all?" Ding Ding cried out involuntarily.
Chu Li smiled and said gently, "Senior Brother, Nirvana is liberation. There are no more worries, it's not a big deal."
Ding Ding glared at him. "How can I be so carefree? I haven't cultivated to such a level! … How can you be so short? "
"I fought with a few young talents from the Demon Sect." Chu Li smiled. "I killed a few of them and earned back my capital!"
"The Demon Sect …" Ding Ding gritted his teeth. He hated the fact that his cultivation level was not high enough to help.
Now that almost all the disciples of the Great Mercy Temple had returned to the temple, he was the only one fighting the Demon Sect in such a huge temple. Just thinking about it made him embarrassed. Now that Junior Brother Ding Ru was dead, how would the Great Mercy Temple survive?
Would they have to look for a second Demon Subduing Temple Leader?
Junior Brother Ding Ru was undoubtedly the number one among the Ding generation of the Great Mercy Temple. Even three generations ago, he was the number one. No one could surpass him. It was difficult for him to become the Demon Subduing Temple Leader, how could anyone else take on such a huge responsibility?
Chu Li said, "I want to speak to the Abbot."
"Follow me!" Ding Ding quickly said.
He knew the Abbot would definitely meet Chu Li, so he brought him there without hesitation.
The sound of chanting sutras lingered in the Hall of Great Strength.
Chu Li and Ding Ding arrived outside the hall. Ding Ding went in first to meet Abbot Xin Ji. After a while, Abbot Xin Ji slowly walked out and looked at Chu Li calmly.
Monk Ding Ding stopped and watched as the two of them left the hall.
Chu Li followed Abbot Xin Ji to his temple. Abbot Xin Ji waved his hand and a young novice monk left the temple with pressed palms. Only Chu Li and Xin Ji were left in the temple.
The temple was quiet and the flowers and trees were flourishing.
Chu Li looked at the lush flowers and bamboo forest.
"Ding Ru, are you going to pass away?" Xin Ji personally brewed the tea and brought two cups to Chu Li. He handed one to Chu Li and the other to himself. He raised his head and looked at the blue sky from afar.
Chu Li nodded and took the teacup. He took a sip and praised, "Good tea!"
Xin Ji asked: "Do you have any unfinished business?"
Chu Li smiled. "Abbot, do you feel regretful that you have chosen the wrong person?"
"I didn't make the wrong choice." Xin Ji gently shook his head and smiled, "This tea is produced by the Spirit Jade Peak, the only tea tree in the world. It can nourish the mind and spirit, which is good for your recovery. You've used up too much energy recently!"
Chu Li felt a clear energy circling around his body and even penetrating his brain. It was as if he had been cleansed.
It had been a long time since he had experienced such a feeling. His body was too strong and no spirit medicine could have the same effect on him. This Spirit Jade Tea was indeed miraculous.
Xin Ji said, "The past Demon Subduing Temple Leaders have been meritorious and outstanding. But when it comes to killing demons from the Demon Sect, even though you're going to pass away, you're already one of the best."
Chu Li shook his head.
Xin Ji took a sip of tea and went to the living room to sit on the cattail hassock.
Chu Li followed him and sat opposite him. He sighed. "Abbot, I came back this time to give my instructions."
"You don't have to worry about that. The Demon Subduing Temple will have its next Temple Leader. Although the disciples in the temple aren't as outstanding as you, it's enough. You can leave with peace of mind." Xin Ji shook his head and smiled.
Chu Li said, "Abbot, this body isn't my original body."
Xin Ji nodded. "This is the body of the Soul Lotus. It's indeed not your original body. But the body is a treasure raft. If the body is destroyed, your soul will naturally disperse. This body is no different from your original body."
Chu Li said, "Actually, my soul is divided into two. There's still a part in the Lower Realm that's about to ascend."
Xin Ji looked at him doubtfully.
Chu Li smiled. "I won't pass away even if this body is destroyed."
"Amitabha!" Xin Ji put his palms together and chanted the name of Buddha. He looked delighted. "Amitabha, good, good!"
Chu Li said, "Abbot, this isn't the time to be happy."
"Say it," Xin Ji said.
He was very confident in Chu Li's wisdom. His martial arts cultivation and comprehension were only one aspect of choosing him as the Demon Subduing Temple Leader. His wisdom was the most important factor.
Chu Li said, "Once I ascend, I'll naturally return to the Great Mercy Temple and continue to be the Demon Subduing Temple Leader!"
"Sigh … Ding Ru, you can choose another path," Xin Ji hurriedly said.
As the Demon Subduing Temple Leader, Ding Ru had already made outstanding contributions and was worthy of the Great Mercy Temple's nurturing. There was no need for him to be the Demon Subduing Temple Leader again. Of course, if he could continue to be the Demon Subduing Temple Leader, it would be extremely beneficial to the Great Mercy Temple.
Chu Li said, "Abbot, you don't have to persuade me anymore. I've thought about it carefully … but I'm afraid I might not be able to safely regain control of the Demon Subduing Temple."
"You're worried about that person?" Abbot Xin Ji asked.
Chu Li slowly nodded.
Abbot Xin Ji pondered for a moment before he slowly said, "It's not difficult. The Great Mercy Temple can directly bring you up. As long as you can complete your cultivation, you can ascend directly to the Great Mercy Temple."
Chu Li said, "The entrance isn't in the temple, right?"
"We have a formation that can open the Celestial Gate," Xin Ji said.
Although he would have to pay a huge price, it was worth it for Ding Ru.
All the disciples of the Great Mercy Temple had already returned to the temple, but some of the secular disciples and the spies of the Great Mercy Temple were still around. They knew that the reputation of the Demon Subduing Palace had surpassed that of the Great Mercy Temple.
Chu Li nodded slowly. "There's one more thing, Abbot."
"Speak," Xin Ji said.
Chu Li said, "It's also possible that both of my bodies have passed away, so I won't be able to return to the temple."
"Sigh …" Xin Ji sighed and shook his head.
The soul of the Demon Subduing Temple's Palace Master could not remain in the Great Mercy Temple. This was the price that the Demon Subduing Temple's Palace Master had to pay. If a disciple of the Great Mercy Temple died, he or she could choose to return his or her soul to the Great Mercy Temple.
The Great Mercy's Grace Temple was a Buddhist Taoist temple. These souls lived in the temple and were no different from real people.
However, the Demon Subduing Palace Master was unable to do so. Once he died, his soul would immediately return to the heavens, or step into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, or step into the Devil Realm.
Chu Li said, "If that's the case, Abbot, please pass this letter to my wife."
He took out a letter from his bosom and handed it over.
Xin Ji took it slowly, his expression solemn.
Chu Li smiled. "I'll bid you farewell then, Abbot!"
"Pass away in the temple," Xin Ji said. "Don't go to the Demon Subduing Palace."
If he passed away in the temple, he could borrow the power of the temple's taoist temple and the monks to send him to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, so that he would not fall into the Devil Realm.
Chu Li shook his head. "I can't let anyone else know about my death, lest the Heavenly Secret is leaked. I'll pass away in meditation in the Demon Subduing Palace today."
Xin Ji sighed helplessly. "Fine."
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