The copy of the universe from the journey to the west

Chapter 74: Unraveling the mystery and exploring the trail (seeking monthly ticket recommendation votes!)
When Lu Chen came back to his senses from enlightenment, he saw that all his fellow brothers were looking at him strangely, even fellow brother Guangyuan was no exception.

"...Well, after listening to Senior Brother Guangming's words, I have a little understanding in my heart." Lu Chen shook his head helplessly: "The time for enlightenment this time is too short."

"..."

The faces of the brothers became even weirder.

短？
Except for Guangyuan, everyone else present has practiced for decades, but has only experienced sudden enlightenment once or twice in their life, or even never once.

You have an epiphany once and that’s it, so why do you complain that the time of enlightenment is too short?
How many times have you had an epiphany?

Not the son of man, not the son of man!

Senior Brother Da Niao looked at Guangming thoughtfully: "Senior Brother, would you please repeat it a few more times? Let me see if I can understand the truth?"

"..."

Guangming pursed his lips. Although he had long known that Lu Chen's talent and understanding far exceeded that of ordinary people, he still felt a slight tremor in his heart when he saw this situation today.

Da Ning had a good relationship with Da Lian, and he used his magical power to transmit his voice to him: "I'm afraid that even Senior Brother Guangdao can't beat this evil Junior Brother!"

Da Lian replied with emotion: "Brother Guangdao, where are you? I miss you. Come back and see the new brother. You will be surprised."

Daning: “…”

Guangming at least knew a little about Lu Chen's extraordinary understanding. Huizhi and Zhinan returned to normal after being surprised. Huizhi even watched the reactions of other brothers with interest.

'Tsk tsk, why didn't I think of learning some painting skills when I had nothing to do before? It would be a good idea to draw this scene and hang it on the desk.'

Huizhi felt somewhat regretful.

Senior Brother Guangdao is a genius that is difficult for many people to reach, but he is the eldest senior brother after all, and everyone has only admiration for him, without much envy. After all, everyone grew up listening to his legend and reading his notes of words like "It is difficult to find someone in the world who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."

No matter how monstrous Senior Brother Guangdao is, one can only sigh and say things like "He is worthy of being the founder's first disciple" and "His talent is truly terrifying".

But somehow Lu Chen attained enlightenment right under everyone's noses.

This level of understanding made all the senior brothers envious.

"Junior Brother Ruchen is extremely talented. Senior Brother Guangming can understand it with just a few words. Do you think anyone has the same aptitude as Junior Brother Ruchen?"

Senior Brother Guangyi spoke to Senior Brother Da Niao and said that although he also felt a little jealous, fortunately his heart was very firm and he was only happy about Lu Chen's breakthrough. A junior brother who was so serious about learning, kind to his fellow disciples, gentle, respectful, and brave enough to admit his mistakes should have a smooth and easy path on the road to the great Dao.

The latter just chuckled and said, "Who knows?"

As he said that, he turned around and sincerely congratulated Lu Chen: "Congratulations, Junior Brother, for your sudden enlightenment and stable Dao heart."

"Nothing, just a small realization. Nothing special, Junior Brother often has realizations."

Lu Chen looked normal. This kind of little insight often occurred to him, so it was not surprising. Lu Chen did not seem to be too excited.

After repeated pauses and enlightenment, it becomes a habit. It's not like those legendary beings who attain enlightenment and ascend to heaven in broad daylight.

His sudden enlightenment, which didn't even improve his cultivation by a bit, was just that.

"..."

The brothers looked at each other, and felt as if each other's hearts were being stabbed several times.

Small insights?
Still often?
Everyone was numb.

Even people like Huizhi and Zhinan who knew that Lu Chen was a monster also had their eyebrows twitching and their mouths twitching. Hardened! The fist was hardened!
Fortunately, all the brothers and sisters had a strong faith in Taoism. After a moment of mixed emotions, everyone congratulated Lu Wu on his sudden enlightenment, and then changed the topic back.

"What is robbery?"

Senior Brother Da Lian said thoughtfully, "What is the meaning of the 36,000 kalpas that Zhen Kun mentioned? Junior Brother Huizhi, is there any Taoist scripture that introduces this?"

Huizhi nodded: "According to what Zhenkun said before he died, 36,000 kalpas are the years and time. If so, there are also classics that introduce it. Kalpa is the calendar of the heavens. One kalpa lasts for 129,600 years, also called Yuan. One Yuan lasts for 18,000 years, and twelve Yuans make up one Yuan. However... 36,000 kalpas, could it be that the heavens, or the world, have experienced 36,000 Yuans?"

The brothers looked at each other in bewilderment. They did not understand the meaning of "劫", but they were very familiar with "元與会".

Senior Brother Da Lian even held his forehead with his hand and asked, "Is this matter really related to the heavens?"

"It's not just that simple."

Senior Brother Daning frowned tightly: "If the 'tribulation' mentioned by Zhenkun is really a synonym for Yuan, and refers to the laws of the heavenly realm, then the meaning behind it... is far beyond our ability."

“If there really is a being that has survived 36,000 calamities, can't it kill us with just one finger?” Senior Brother Guangyuan suddenly said.

This remark woke everyone up.

Senior Brother Da Niao even said in a more metaphorical tone: "It's more than that. Why bother moving your fingers? Just blow a breath, and the world will reopen."

Everyone laughed.

Yes, if this is really the case, then it would be meaningless for them to discuss here.

It was Senior Brother Guangyuan who enlightened everyone, who looked at everyone with some confusion. What did he say to make everyone laugh so hard?

He shook his head, not understanding what was so funny about his fellow apprentices.

Apart from him, no one else smiled, and his eyes looked empty.

"Junior brother, what are you thinking about?"

Zhenruo, who was standing next to him, gently tapped Lu Chen's shoulder with her finger.

"I was wondering if the matters of Bodhisattva Jin Guang and Zhen Kun could be brought together."

Lu Chen came back to his senses and said what he had just thought: "I don't know why, but I always feel that there is a connection between these two things, but I can't find the reason."

The story of Journey to the West is definitely true, but in the mouth of "Zhen Kun", the candidate for Tang Sanzang became himself.

In other words, there must be something wrong. If the words of 'Zhen Kun' are defined as true, and 'Zhen Kun' wants to kill me, does that mean he doesn't want me to go to the West to obtain the scriptures?

The journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures was a sign of the spread of Buddhism to the East and the rise of Buddhism. So... does 'Zhen Kun' have a grudge against Buddhism?

Lu Chen's eyebrows jumped!
"Oh? Why did you say that?"

Zhen Ruo was stunned and asked, "How can the two things, the Bodhisattva's golden light and the paper man slaughtering the town, be confused?"

The events in Paperman Town were too extreme, but Buddhism is actually very kind to many people in Xiniu Hezhou today.

Although there are some conflicts between independent practitioners and Buddhist temples, they do not have a bad view of Buddhism as a sect. Most of them believe that Buddhism is too big and there will always be some despicable people.

Not to mention Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism... and even the hundreds of schools of thought in Jambudvīpa, aren't they the same?
Whose family doesn't have a few evil heretics who have ulterior motives and betrayed their own path of cultivation?

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