Ethan Shu had repaired the dilapidated temple and renamed it.
Upon seeing the words "Huiming Temple" on the plaque, Huiming the old monk felt both angry and touched, picking up his broom and chasing after Ethan Shu.
He chased Ethan Shu around the low walls of the ancient temple for three laps before the old monk finally panted and stopped.
Propping himself up with the broom, the old monk was breathless and patted his leg, saying, "Foolish disciple, how could your master possibly deserve a temple? You're shortening my life!"
Ethan Shu, seeing that the old monk had stopped chasing him, turned back and said, "Master, you've guarded Black Mountain for so many years in obscurity, but your contributions cannot be overlooked."
"This Arany Temple, with neither the main hall nor the side halls housing any Buddha statues, and even the plaque broken, is obviously a temple without divine blessings."
"I've changed the temple's name so that after your passing, we can enshrine and honor you with incense!"
The old monk exclaimed angrily, "You brat, are you cursing me?"
Ethan Shu's face was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Master, tomorrow is the Double Third Festival on the third day of the third month."
The old monk's heart sank suddenly.
Yes, indeed.
The Double Third Festival on the third day of the third month.
They had planned to eliminate The Black Mountain Demon and the Blood Ghost Corpse Demon on this day.
The dangers involved were too numerous to mention, but both Ethan Shu and the old monk were aware of them.
"I'll go ask Serena Nie and Clara Ning about the details of the ghost marriage next."
"Then we can prepare!"
The old monk asked solemnly, "Disciple, are you sure those two female demons are trustworthy? Don't let them betray us."
Ethan Shu assured him, "Master, please rest assured. Firstly, I used the Dharma Eye to inspect their Karmavarana, and both female demons have very few, having done nothing wicked."
"Secondly, Serena Nie and Clara Ning don't want to marry The Black Mountain Demon; they're oppressed by the Blood Ghost Corpse Demon."
"Thirdly, I've made them take a solemn oath; if they violate it, they'll be struck down by thunder."
The old monk's heart sank, but he couldn't help but trust Serena and Clara.
Thunder represents the ultimate yang force, the nemesis of all evil spirits.
As female demons, they had sworn such a solemn oath of thunder, earning the old monk's trust.
"Disciple…"
The old monk hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, you don't have to take this risk."
"The task of eliminating The Black Mountain Demon and the Blood Ghost Corpse Demon can be left to me; you should go down the mountain."
Ethan Shu smiled, "The Buddha says, 'If I do not enter hell, who will?'"
"Master, I never recite Buddhist scriptures or preach Buddhist truths with you because I want to practice Buddhism through action."
"Moreover, I cherish my life and wouldn't do anything suicidal."
The old monk folded his hands and bowed deeply to Ethan Shu, chanting, "Amitabha."
"I'm older than you by a few years, have read more Buddhist scriptures, had the fortune of glimpsing the Mahayana of the Great Hanging Temple, and am your master, yet I'm not as good as you."
"Disciple, you are the Eternal Bhagavat, the Hsuan Kong Tathagata."
(Note: The highest praise the old monk could give to Ethan Shu.)
Ethan Shu returned the bow and said, "Master, you flatter me."
"I'll go down the mountain now to consult with Serena and Clara about our strategy."
"Go ahead, go ahead, I'll wait for your return," said the old monk, whose face was kind and benevolent as he stood at the temple gate and watched Ethan Shu descend the mountain.
After Ethan Shu's figure disappeared beyond the winding stone steps, the old monk began to cough violently, covering his mouth with his hand.
After coughing, the old monk opened his hand, revealing a palm full of bright red blood!
"Hsuan Kong, my disciple, I'm running out of time, and I can't hold on much longer."
"Tomorrow, tomorrow, let this old monk give it one last effort!"
The old monk wiped his hand and his eyes gleamed with determination.
...
Meanwhile, after leaving Huiming Temple, Ethan Shu moved lightly, his movements as agile as a rabbit and a hawk in flight.
With the aid of Buddhist artifacts, Ethan Shu could already fly by harnessing
air.
However, with demons roaming freely on Black Mountain, flying would be too conspicuous, so Ethan Shu preferred to walk.
He easily found the cabin in the woods, the dwelling of the sisterly duo, Serena Nie and Clara Ning.
Ethan Shu didn't enter abruptly but stood in the woods, forming a hand gesture and tapping his forehead.
"The Dharma Eye observes, penetrating all paths. The Wisdom Eye sees the truth, enabling one to reach the other shore."
"Intelligence illuminates the Dharma; the Dharma Eye of the Vajra, open!"
Instantly, a golden pattern resembling an 'S' on Ethan Shu's forehead shone brightly.
Within the golden light, the 'S' served as a divider, resembling a vertical eyelid opening to the left and right, revealing the third eye—the Dharma Eye of the Vajra!
This vertical eye looked extremely holy, with the iris resembling a blooming golden lotus, and the pupil crimson, like the lotus heart.
In the very center of the pupil, there was a [卍] symbol!
The Buddha possesses five eyes: the Flesh Eye, the Divine Eye, the Wisdom Eye, the Dharma Eye, and the Buddha Eye.
The Dharma Eye surpasses the Wisdom Eye and ranks only second to the Buddha Eye, known as the eye of a bodhisattva.
Upon opening the Dharma Eye, one possesses the functions of both the divine and wisdom eyes, able to see not only the essence of things but also their origins and developments.
As for abilities like internal vision, microscopic vision, and telescopic vision, the Dharma Eye naturally possesses them.
The Dharma Eye of the Vajra is one of the great Buddhist ability of the Great Hanging Temple, which even the old monk Huiming hadn't mastered, whereas Ethan Shu learned it instantly.
This had dealt a blow to the old monk, who had been depressed for days.
After opening the Dharma Eye of the Vajra, Ethan Shu was immune to all illusions and deceptions.
He saw the essence and truth of things directly.
"There are no strong Karmavarana inside the house; it seems only Clara and Serena are there."
As the ghost marriage on the third day of the third month approached, Ethan Shu naturally had to be cautious.
Seeing that the house was safe, Ethan Shu slipped in through the window.
"Swish!" A sleeve of red fabric flew at him.
"It's me!" Ethan Shu exclaimed hastily.
The sleeve, as red as flames, halted abruptly and retreated, revealing a beautiful woman standing there like a proud plum blossom.
"Hmph, little monk, sneaking around instead of using the front door, why are you climbing through the window?"
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