Chapter 125: After refining the spirit, the golden body realm, immortality for three hundred years! A gamble of conscience
If you can observe the "Picture of Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Enlightenment of a Gatha", with your own understanding, you will most likely be able to comprehend a state of the soul related to the dragon.

As for if your understanding is not enough, don’t you still have the Cauldron of Creation to make up for it?
Moreover, he happened to have practiced the "Dragon Elephant Subduing Demons Technique", which made up for the lack of this skill.

While pondering, Lin Xuan wished he could see the "Picture of Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Enlightenment" right away!
But the map was in the hands of Abbot Mingtong, so he couldn't ask for it.

However, since Abbot Mingtong mentioned this picture, he might let Abbot Sanzang take a look at it.

In that case, I would have a chance too.

Although he thought so in his mind, Lin Xuan remained calm.

……

In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed quietly.

Abbot Mingtong seemed very talkative. He not only reminisced with Abbot Sanzang about the old days when they met, but also talked about each other's experiences in managing temples and disciplining disciples.

However, the topic we talked about at the end was a bit heavy.

Because Abbot Mingtong mentioned the Black Fox King!
The matter of the Black Fox King is no longer a secret.

There have always been rumors about this devil in the Central Plains!

Abbot Mingtong must have heard of it.

After Abbot Sanzang listed the crimes of the Black Fox King, the calm demeanor of Abbot Mingtong suddenly turned colder. He gritted his teeth and said angrily:
"Everyone who practices evil and crooked ways shall be punished!"

"We, as Buddhist disciples, should unite against the common enemy and fight against this dormitory together!"

"If Abbot Sanzang needs anything, just tell me."

"If it weren't for your Shaolin who has been fighting against the Black Fox King, I'm afraid there would be no peace in the Central Plains."

Upon hearing this, Abbot Sanzang looked solemn and said in a deep voice:
"Abbot Mingtong is very kind. I appreciate your kindness."

The two talked for a while, and then Abbot Mingtong called a monk to take Abbot Sanzang, Lin Xuan and the other three downstairs to rest.

He went to the kitchen and ordered people to cook some delicious dishes tonight to entertain Abbot Sanzang and others.

……

After settling down, Lin Xuan wanted to close his eyes and practice for a while in the house.

Unexpectedly, Xiaolong, who had just returned from fetching water, declared to Lin:
"Brother, the master is looking for you. He is in the third room of the east wing."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was stunned.

I wondered why the master was looking for me for no reason.

Could it be because of the "Picture of Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Enlightenment"?
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan did not dare to hesitate and hurried to see Abbot Sanzang.

……

With a creak, Lin Xuan pushed open the door of Abbot Sanzang's room.

Seeing Abbot Sanzang sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lin Xuan stepped forward, bowed, and asked respectfully:

"Master asked me to come here, what do you want me to do?"

Abbot Sanzang chuckled and said:
"With your mind, don't you understand?"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan couldn't help but laugh. He asked for confirmation:

"Master, could it be that the 'Picture of Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Enlightenment to a Gāthāna' is similar to the 'Picture of the White Jade Elephant Buddha' that you gave me before?"

Abbot Sanzang nodded.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan became more spirited.

In his opinion, if he could observe this picture and comprehend the appearance of the primordial spirit, wouldn't he be invincible in the realm of refining the spirit?
Abbot Sanzang was not surprised to see Lin Xuan's delighted expression.

The improvement of Lin Xuan's strength is also beneficial to Shaolin.

Unlike Xiaolong and the other two, who possessed the spirit of their previous lives, Lin Xuan needed to cultivate it on his own.

But this step is too difficult.

Even though he was respectful and talented, it still took him most of his life.

It is true that Lin Xuan is a man of extraordinary talent, but he is not yet able to break through the spirit refining realm and cultivate a complete soul.

Since there is no breakthrough in "quality" for the time being, but there is an increase in "quantity", it is still a good idea.

That is to let Lin Xuan comprehend the second aspect of the soul!
The two forms of the primordial spirit are enough to make up for the gap.

But Abbot Sanzang thought it was quite risky to let Lin Xuan practice two aspects of the soul at the same time.

After all, if we count the history of Shaolin over the past few hundred years, except for Master Bodhidharma, none of the other Shaolin predecessors have ever tried to practice two spiritual arts at the same time!

Abbot Sanzang was not sure if Lin Xuan would be the second person. However, he had practiced the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demons Technique, so in principle, it was possible.

It can't be said that there is no chance!

But the problem is, if we fail, we can’t afford the consequences!

He didn't dare to joke about Lin Xuan's future!

For a moment, Abbot Sanzang was a little hesitant to gamble.

So, he asked Lin Xuan to come here tonight to ask for his opinion.

Lin Xuan was happy for a short while when he saw Abbot Sanzang's face suddenly become solemn and serious.

He was stunned for a moment.

Some people are completely confused.

"Master, is it inconvenient for me to observe this picture?"

After thinking for a while, Lin Xuan asked.

Abbot Sanzang shook his head and explained:

"Abbot Mingtong is kind-hearted and will agree."

"What I am worried about is whether it is feasible for you to cultivate two aspects of the soul at the same time?"

"To be honest, according to the Shaolin files, only our ancestor Bodhidharma has successfully mastered several aspects of the primordial spirit, but he had already entered the Golden Body Realm at that time!"

The words fell.

Lin Xuan's expression changed:
"Golden Body Realm?"

This was the first time he knew what realm was beyond the Spirit Refining Realm!

When Abbot Sanzang mentioned this scene, he looked yearning and said:
"The so-called Golden Body Realm is when the true Qi in the body and the spirit soul combine to produce inner true fire, which burns from the inside out, melting the body inch by inch."

"After the body has been refined by the True Fire, the whole body will be as crystal clear as glass, as if it were poured with golden juice, and then it will be the Golden Body Realm."

"It is said that once you enter this realm, your body will be as golden as gold, invulnerable to swords and spears, and will not decay or decay. You will be free from disease and illness, and you can live up to three hundred years!"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was shocked:
"With a lifespan of three hundred years, this is probably close to being a land immortal?"

"I wonder if there is anyone as great as this in the world..."

After a pause, Abbot Sanzang said earnestly:

"Right now, you have just broken through the Yuqi realm. If you try to practice the two aspects of the soul, the risks will be unpredictable."

"I, the master, cannot guarantee what will happen to you if you fail in your practice."

"This……"

Lin Xuan was a little dumbfounded.

The risk is uncontrollable?
So should we continue practicing or not?

After calming down, Lin Xuan asked cautiously:
"Master, then none of our Shaolin predecessors have ever tried to practice?"

"As far as I know, there really isn't..."

Abbot Sanzang said helplessly.

To be honest, Abbot Sanzang is not very clear about the cultivation of Shaolin's predecessors.

Many notes were not recorded.

He heard most of it from Abbot Tianlong.

Of course, the Wenlu ancestor in the Incarnation Kiln also mentioned it occasionally.

Maybe there is, but Abbot Sanzang is not sure.

If you want to understand it, you have to ask the Shaolin ancestors in the Incarnation Kiln.

But unfortunately, they are now in the White Horse Temple, not the Shaolin Temple.

"So, it's up to you to decide."

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(End of this chapter)