Surrounded by ancient pines and bamboos, forming a dense forest, the mountain breeze rustles the pines and bamboos, creating an indescribable sense of tranquility and elegance, a completely different experience compared to the bustling and prosperous Datianyin Temple at the foot of the mountain.
In a living room at Xiaotianyin Temple, Lin Yi met the world-renowned Master Puhong.
Pu Hong was ranked first among the four great monks of Tianyin Temple, and was traditionally regarded as one of the three great masters of the righteous path, alongside Dao Xuan Zhenren of Qingyun Sect and the Valley Master of Fenxiang Valley. However, upon closer inspection, he was actually just a kind-looking old monk with a ruddy complexion.
"Amitabha." Pu Hong chanted a Buddhist prayer and then said, "Benefactor Lin has traveled a long way to escort the disciple back to Bisi Temple. This old monk thanks you in advance."
"You flatter me, Master," Lin Yi said, cupping his hands in greeting.
Pu Hong asked, "May I ask what important matter Benefactor Lin wishes to discuss with Junior Brother Pu De?"
Lin Yi solemnly said, "When a person dies of old age, only the soul is immortal. When a person's life ends, their soul leaves the body and is reborn into the next life, endlessly reincarnating. However, there are vengeful spirits in the world. Because of the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance, and because of fear, hatred, and dread, they are attached to the mortal world, looking back on their past lives, and unwilling to be reborn. These are called 'yin spirits'."
“I wish to establish an underworld to guide the dead to rebirth, to ensure that good and evil are rewarded accordingly, that life and death are orderly, and that there is a path to reincarnation. I have heard that the Venerable Monk Pude of your temple possesses the Wheel of Reincarnation, so I have come here specifically to seek your help.”
Pu Hong was taken aback upon hearing this, and Pu Zhi beside him also showed a look of surprise. The two exchanged a glance, and then Pu Hong nodded and said, "That's right, our temple does have such an item. However, this old monk has a question I would like to ask."
Lin Yi said, "Please speak, Master."
Pu Hong's expression turned slightly solemn as he said, "The matter of the Qiankun Reincarnation Disc being in Tianyin Temple is known only to my fellow disciples and my disciple Faxiang. It is a very secret matter. I wonder where Benefactor Lin obtained this information?"
Lin Yi shook his head and said, "It cannot be said, it cannot be said."
Master Puhong frowned, remained silent, and lowered his head in deep thought.
Lin Yi said, "Buddhism speaks of cause and effect, karma, past life, present life, and future life. If there is no reincarnation, then everything is just empty talk. What does Master Puhong think?"
“What Benefactor Lin says makes sense. However, the matter of reincarnation in the underworld is ethereal and difficult to grasp. I wonder how you plan to implement it, and how confident you are in your ability to do so?” Pu Hong asked in a deep voice.
Lin Yi said confidently, "Esteemed monks, you have the Reincarnation Disc of Heaven and Earth. Why don't you come with me and find out?"
"Where does Benefactor Lin intend to establish the Underworld?" Pu Hong asked.
“Kongsang Mountain, the Abyss of the Dead,” Lin Yi said.
The next day, Lin Yi took Puzhi and Pukong, two of the four great monks of Tianyin Temple, and flew to Kongsang Mountain.
About two hours later, the three of them arrived at their destination.
Kongsang Mountain is steep and towering, with many rocks and little vegetation. Moreover, there is no human habitation at the foot of the mountain, and the area within a hundred miles is desolate.
Suddenly, a loud bang came from afar, followed by crackling sounds.
The sounds gradually intensified, and by the end, they not only grew louder but became so indistinct that the rhythm was almost impossible to discern, with only a deafening rumble echoing through the desolate mountains.
A strange black cloud rose from behind the mountain, accompanied by a piercing whistle, and rushed towards the white bone dragon boat in the air.
The howling and booming sounds were close at hand, and within the dark clouds were countless enormous black bats, densely packed together, each with its mouth wide open, its mouth a scarlet color against its black body, ferocious and terrifying.
There were so many bats that they covered up the stars in the night sky; there must have been millions or even tens of millions of them.
"You beast." Lin Yi sneered and urged the Supreme Ship beneath his feet to meet it.
Although this white bone dragon boat appears to be surrounded by seven colors and is sacred and solemn, it is actually one of the most evil magical artifacts in the world. Wherever it passes, vampire bats are all annihilated, none surviving.
Puzhi and Pukong chanted Buddhist mantras, both shocked by the brutality of the Supreme Ship.
Especially Pu Kong, whose golden alms bowl was lent to his junior brother Pu Fang to exorcise demons. When it returned, it was almost in ruins, which is why he volunteered to see Lin Yi's abilities.
As it turns out, the reality is far more absurd than the rumors suggested.
At this moment, Pu Kong finally understood why his senior brother, the sect leader Pu Hong, had gone against all odds and agreed to this inexplicable "underworld plan".
The situation is beyond our control! Even though the other side is only one person.
Although Tianyin Temple has some hidden tricks up its sleeve, it's not worth it for a "Reincarnation Disc of Heaven and Earth".
Furthermore, many people in the temple still hold hopes for reincarnation.
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Chapter 110 The Sea of Nine Netherworlds
The vampire bats relentlessly rammed into the Supreme Ship, one after another, without fear of death.
As Lin Yi unleashed his magic power, the seven-colored divine light surrounding the white bone dragon boat transformed into clusters of flames that flew up, instantly increasing the efficiency of the slaughter by more than tenfold.
Faced with the impending annihilation of their entire species, the vampire bats finally chose to retreat.
However, Lin Yi was unwilling to give up. He intended to make Kongsang Mountain his base in this world, so how could he tolerate these vampire bats that had wreaked havoc on the surrounding hundreds of miles of desolate land?
Seven-colored flames blazed fiercely as the Supreme Ship relentlessly pursued the enemy deep underground.
Thus, the Wanfu Cave became a thing of the past.
Upon entering the Abyss of the Dead, boundless darkness descended, followed by silence and cold.
Even the seven-colored flames emitted by the Supreme Ship could not completely illuminate this desolate place formed by the creation of heaven and earth.
In the darkness, vengeful ghosts and spirits appear from time to time, gazing at the colorful dragon boat from afar, yearning for light and life.
The sound of water gradually reached his ears, and a smile appeared on Lin Yi's face.
Beneath the Abyss of the Dead lies the Sea of Heartlessness, hidden deep underground, a legendary sea of the Nine Netherworlds.
With the arrival of the Supreme Ship, the waves of the Heartless Sea suddenly became turbulent.
In the depths of darkness, as if sighing, a breeze swept by, like the merciless sea revealing a sinister smile, mocking the people of the world.
A giant wave surged high, its roar deafening, reaching several meters in height.