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Chapter 324: Buddhist White Horse Searching for Secret Scriptures (Subscription Request)
After Wang Lingguan broke through the Yin Spirit and returned, Chen Yan arranged for Wang Lingguan and Yi Mu's spirit to follow the four-winged cicada to its birthplace in the inner world, a place where the immortal treasure [Golden Mulberry Sacred Tree] was likely to grow.

Chen Yan himself continued to stay in Laoshan, Xiangzhou, and was not in a hurry to return to the other world.

It is worth mentioning that about a month ago, the space channel of Jiuzhou cultivation world connecting to the inner world of the underworld was finally stabilized. At that time, Li Shouyi, Bu Lingxu, Zhao Ming, Yin Mo and others who had been waiting for a long time immediately entered the inner world.

Chen Yan was not in a hurry.

He had entered the inner world five years earlier than others, and explored the inner world five years earlier than others. Chen Yan had also basically explored all the secret places and treasures of Xiangzhou.

Therefore, Chen Yan was not in a hurry to enter the inner world.

Chen Yan arranged for Xu Ji, Zhang Tianzheng and others to lead people to establish a stronghold at the location of the inner world space channel.

Now, this small stronghold was not even a village at the beginning. It was composed entirely of the Dragon Sparrow Army, Flying Fish Guards and county soldiers from Xiangzhou, and there were no ordinary mortals in it.

The current inner world is not suitable for ordinary mortals to move in, but there are quite a few monks coming and going.

Of course, these monks who came and went through Xiangzhou's space channel to enter the inner world paid a considerable toll.

This is not unique to Xiangzhou; almost all forces that occupy the space channels of the inner world do the same.

Because no one knows how many space channels leading to the other world there are in Kyushu.

Perhaps there is such a space channel in some corner somewhere.

Therefore, it is almost impossible to prevent independent cultivators from entering the inner world to explore and search for treasures. It is better to encourage them than to block them. Therefore, the major forces in Jiuzhou do not prohibit independent cultivators from entering, but they will not let them in easily either. They need to pay a fee.

This fee alone can screen out a group of weak independent cultivators.

Those who can pay to enter the other world to explore and hunt for treasures must at least have the Golden Elixir cultivation level to refine Qi and transform into a spirit.

But then again, how could anyone who dares to enter the other world to look for treasure be a weakling?
This small stronghold in Xiangzhou.

After less than a month of development, it gradually developed into a small town.

There are one thousand Dragon Sparrow Army soldiers and three thousand county soldiers stationed in the town. Chen Yan even arranged for Zhang Yan and Hong Gu to be in charge of it.

The main role of the two is to warn Xiangzhou after discovering danger.

After establishing a stable base in the inner world, Xu Ji, Zhang Tianzheng and others began to develop the inner world stably.

It has to be said that after thousands of years of reserves, the cultivation resources in this world far exceed those in the Jiuzhou cultivation world, and even far exceed those in the Endless Sea cultivation world.

Star Spirit Grass, Poison Demon Vine, Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass, Sand Wood Root, Black Sour Fruit, Barbarian Song Flower...all kinds of spiritual herbs and plants are almost everywhere in the forest.

This is also the main reason why, even though they know that the inner world is full of countless crises, all kinds of ferocious spiritual tides and monsters, the independent cultivators still continue to rush forward and are willing to enter it without fear of life and death.

In just one month, Xu Ji, Zhang Tianzheng and their colleagues collected and found a lot of rare treasures, various kinds of magical medicines and minerals... and so on.

Adding to that what he had gained from the Ghost Crying Sect's treasure trove, the cultivation resources that Chen Yan had accumulated were not even inferior to any Yin God force with a thousand-year heritage.

And Chen Yan has never been a stingy person.

As long as they work for Chen Yan, no matter they are from the Dragon Sparrow Army, the County Soldiers, or the Flying Fish Guards, and have the qualifications to practice, all kinds of elixirs will be open to them. Even if they don't have the qualifications to practice, there are martial arts methods that can lead to the Dan stage, and all kinds of soups and medicines will be supplied continuously.

It can be said that the treatment of the people under Chen Yan's command is no worse than any disciple of the Yangshen force, and may even be a little better.

This also directly led to the rapid growth of the strength of people such as Xu Ji, Zhang Tianzheng, Qin Chong, Yuantong, Wu Guhan, etc.

They began to break through to the late stage of refining essence into qi and even perfection, and then started to break through to refining qi into spirit.

The forces under his command were booming and thriving, and as the lord, Chen Yan was naturally in a very happy mood.

This day was the day when Wang Lingguan, Yi Mu Lingti and others set out with the four-winged cicada to go to the secret realm to search for the golden mulberry sacred tree.

Although it is said that Yin God-level spiritual tides and demon kings have appeared in the inner world, Chen Yan believes that Wang Lingguan and his group, who have the combat power of two Yin Gods, should not be afraid of ordinary Yin God-level spiritual tides.

Be it Wang Lingguan, the Four-Winged Cicada, or even the Yimu spirit body that has not yet broken through to the stage of refining the spirit and returning to the void, they are not without the ability to fight against the Yin-shen level spiritual tide.

But before leaving, Chen Yan summoned Four-Winged Cicada alone.

The main peak of Laoshan is Chen Yan’s unique secret training room.

The four-winged cicada trembled as it came to the secret room. After seeing the young man in black robes with an indifferent expression, it did not dare to look closely, and quickly prostrated itself before him, saying humbly:
"Little demon greets the master!"

Chen Yan nodded and said:
"Do you know why I asked you to come today?"

The Four-Winged Cicada looked at Chen Yan cautiously and shook his head humbly:
"Little demon doesn't know."

Chen Yan's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't care whether Si Yi Chi Chan really didn't know or was pretending not to know. He said calmly with his eyes:
"I asked you to come here to tell you that I don't care whether the secret realm is real or fake, and whether the fairy treasure is there or not. But since Wang Lingguan and Huai Qing went with you, you must come back safely. Otherwise..."

As he said this, a faint golden light flashed from Chen Yan's palm. When the light faded, it turned out to be a golden cicada the size of a thumb.

This thing is none other than the original soul of the four-winged cicada!
Holding the Four-Winged Cicada's soul in his hand, Chen Yan glanced at it and said in a neutral tone:

"Otherwise, you can go on the journey with them."

Instantly, Four-Winged Cicada's face turned pale, sweat poured down his forehead, and his whole body shuddered violently. He knelt down and kowtowed:

"Don't worry, sir! Even if I die, I will definitely make sure General Wang and Lord Huai return safe and sound."

"I hope so."

Chen Yan nodded indifferently, neither saying whether he believed it nor not.

Anyway, he has the soul lamps of Wang Lingguan and Yi Mu's spirit in his hands. If anything unexpected happens to their soul lamps, the Four-Winged Cicada will not be in any good situation.

After warning the Four-Winged Cicada, Chen Yan let it leave.

Together with Wang Lingguan and Yi Mu Lingti who had been prepared, and about ten Feiyu Guards who were proficient in the terrain, they set out on the road to find the Golden Mulberry Sacred Tree. Chen Yan did not know how long it would take for Wang Lingguan and Yi Mu Lingti to take this trip.

Anyway, according to the Four-Winged Cicada, it will take at least several months, or even longer.

Chen Yan planned to give them a year, and no matter what the result was, they had to return to Xiangzhou after a year.

If they don't return within the limited time and the soul lamp is still there, Chen Yan will go and look for the two of them according to the guidance of the soul lamp.

A few days after Wang Lingguan and Yi Mu Lingti left, Chen Yan, who was in seclusion, came out again.

This time when he came out of seclusion, Chen Yan's face was not in a good state.

The reason is simple: he still has no clue of breaking through the martial arts and becoming a god.

Facts have proved that without the blessing of 'Heavenly Official's Blessing', Chen Yan's comprehension was not that good. At most, he was slightly better than ordinary people. Compared with those real geniuses, there was still a big gap.

After three days of seclusion, Chen Yan saw that there was no effect at all, so he didn't plan to stay in seclusion forever and just focused on his own research.

Chen Yan has always believed that cultivation should not be done in isolation, and that the way to achieve martial arts godhood has already been deduced by predecessors who have made breakthroughs. There is no need for Chen Yan to deduce the old path of his predecessors.

So, Chen Yan planned to go to the White Horse Temple.

In such a vast underworld, the only one who could know what it means to meet gods through martial arts is Bodhidharma, the founder of the Wu Dynasty martial arts lineage.

Previously, Chen Yan achieved a breakthrough in martial arts to the stage of Baodan with the help of the manual of Bodhidharma.

This time, Chen Yan planned to see whether there were any notes of Bodhidharma left in the White Horse Temple, the "birthplace" of Bodhidharma.

From the notes left by Bodhidharma, Chen Yan hopes to find some ways to break through the martial arts and achieve divine enlightenment.

Chen Yan has never been a hesitant person.

Once the decision was made, Chen Yan immediately set out on the road to White Horse Temple.
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Lingshan Taoism, Buddhist White Horse.

As one of the two holy places of Taoism and Buddhism in the Kyushu spiritual world, the White Horse Temple has always occupied the best location in the Kyushu spiritual world.

This is a group of temple buildings built on the top of a mountain, surrounded by mountains, like an elegant ink painting.

At dawn, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and gently brushed over the ancient eaves. The golden light and the gray tiles complemented each other, covering this solemn place with a mysterious veil. The ancient trees are towering and lush. They have gone through the baptism of time and are still tall and green, providing a quiet shelter for the temple.

Walking along the winding stone path into the temple, you can hear the gurgling stream and the occasional sound of bells and chimes in the distance, which interweave to form a melodious natural sound. The air is filled with the faint scent of sandalwood and the freshness of soil, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, as if they can wash away all the troubles and noise of the world.

The buildings in the temple are well-arranged, with red walls, yellow tiles, and flying eaves. Every detail reveals the craftsman's exquisite skills and sincere respect for Buddhist culture. The Buddha statue is solemn and kind, sitting quietly on the lotus throne, with deep and compassionate eyes, as if he can see through everything in the world and lead believers to the pure land of the soul.

When Chen Yan arrived at the White Horse Temple, what he saw was the scene of people coming to worship with pious looks on their faces.

To be honest, the White Horse Temple is very popular.

There was an endless stream of people, all holding incense and candles in their hands. The devout Buddhists even performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows, all the way from the foot of the mountain to the top.

Chen Yan did not reveal any of his cultivation skills, and just like a traveler casually visiting a temple, he followed the crowd into the White Horse Temple.

Inside the temple, once you step through the carved wooden door, you feel as if you have traveled through time and space into a quiet world isolated from the world. Light shines through the delicate window lattices and falls on the bluestone floor, creating mottled shadows.

In the center, a huge Buddha statue stands tall, dressed in gold, with a kind face and eyes that reveal endless compassion and wisdom. Every carving of the Buddha statue is exquisite, and the folds of the clothes are smooth and natural, as if they can sway gently in the breeze.

It can be seen that the craftsman who sculpted this huge Buddha statue must have been a devout Buddhist. His excellent skills and profound understanding of Buddhist art are reflected in every detail.

The Buddha statue is surrounded by numerous small Buddha statues and exquisite murals, which are either standing or sitting, smiling or angry, in various shapes and lifelike. The murals are colorful and depict Buddhist stories and legends.

There is also an offering table in the temple, on which a variety of offerings are placed. The incense is burning and the smoke is rising, intertwined with the scent of sandalwood in the air, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere.

In such an environment, Buddhists who come to worship either bow their heads to silently recite scriptures or put their hands together to pray, with tranquility and serenity on their faces.

The monks of the White Horse Temple are dressed in robes, holding rosaries, and walking slowly between the halls, chanting scriptures, preaching, or guiding spiritual practice. Their figures blend into this ancient temple, and look unexpectedly harmonious and unified.

Chen Yangang just wanted to see whether there was a portrait of Bodhidharma among these portraits.

At this moment, a childish and peaceful voice suddenly came to my ears:
"But Mr. Chen is visiting? Please forgive me for not welcoming you in person. Please come to the side room for a chat."

This voice appeared directly beside Chen Yan's ears. It was not small, but the surrounding Buddhists and worshippers seemed not to hear it.

Hearing this childish voice, Chen Yan raised his eyebrows.

As far as he knew, there should be no Yin Shen cultivators in the White Horse Temple. Even the Buddhist disciple from the Vajra Temple was not yet at the stage of refining the spirit and returning to the void. However, the owner of the voice actually discovered Chen Yan shortly after he arrived at the White Horse Temple.

What does this mean?
This means that the owner of the voice may not be weaker than Chen Yan.

As for who the owner of this voice is, is there any need to guess?
At this time, a young monk in a gray monk's robe came to Chen Yan respectfully, bowed his head, clasped his hands together and said:
"Donor Chen, please follow me."

Having said that, he led the way respectfully in front and turned back to wait for Chen Yan to catch up.

The people who came to pay homage thought that Chen Yan was just the son of some high-ranking official, so they just glanced at Chen Yan and paid no more attention to him.

Given the status of the White Horse Temple, it was not uncommon for many second-generation officials of the Wu Dynasty to come and pay homage every day.

Chen Yan's eyes moved slightly, but he was not worried about any traps. With the Dragon Sparrow Knife in his hand, no one in the underworld could do anything to him.

Instead, they should be afraid of what Chen Yan will do to others.

Thinking of this, Chen Yan remained calm and followed the little monk towards the back mountain of the White Horse Temple.

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(End of this chapter)