Chapter 1135: Buddha Says It Cannot Be Said

Soon, Yue Changhe's maternal grandfather followed in his paternal grandfather's footsteps. The two stood side by side, motionless, like statues.

Both men had committed murder. The large monk and the eagle-eyed man each had one to apprehend, ensuring their trip wasn't in vain.

Given the ruthless methods of these two old men, they likely had more than one or two crimes to their names.

Initially, when the large monk and the eagle-eyed man addressed Lu Yang as "World Honored One," it was a courtesy. However, as events unfolded, they became fully convinced that Lu Yang truly was the World Honored One.

With such immense power and the ability to foresee the future, and having never denied the title of World Honored One, they feared he truly was who he claimed to be. Even if not, he was a supreme being with a profound connection to the World Honored One.

The thought made the large monk tremble with excitement; he never imagined he would one day meet the World Honored One.

Lu Yang sighed in relief, grateful that Yue Changhe's elders kept coming one after another to cause trouble. What good people! Had he, inadvertently, grown to a point where he could solve problems himself, without needing to seek help from immortals?

Yue Changhe knelt, prostrating himself before the World Honored One, and sincerely asked, "World Honored One, what exactly is inside this jade pendant?"

The World Honored One smiled inscrutably and replied, "It cannot be told."

Yue Changhe looked up, his gaze meeting the World Honored One's weathered eyes. His heart trembled; he felt as though he understood the World Honored One's meaning, yet understood nothing at all. At that moment, a realization dawned on Yue Changhe: his fate with the World Honored One had run its course. Should the World Honored One reveal anything more, it might harm his destiny. To receive guidance from the World Honored One and have his two greatest enemies dealt with was an immense stroke of luck; he dared not ask for anything further.

In truth, Lu Yang had immediately recognized the jade pendant as a legacy left by a Tribulation Transcender, an item of considerable value. However, explaining some things too clearly would diminish their mystique.

"Brother Lu, if you have time, come to the Buddhist Kingdom, and I'll treat you to some gruel," the large monk said, bidding farewell to the eagle-eyed man at the border.

At the thought of gruel, the eagle-eyed man quickly waved his hand. "No, no, thank you! How about you come to the Demon Kingdom instead, and I'll treat you?"

The large monk brought Yue Changhe's maternal grandfather to Xitian Temple. After confirming his identity, he immediately reported the matter of the Great Bean Temple, with the news escalating through various levels until even the abbot, Master Mingyu, became aware.

In the Grand Hall, the Immortal of Time listened to Master Mingyu's report, his expression peculiar. After a long pause, eight words burst forth from him: "What? The World Honored One has appeared, and he's skilled in time manipulation?"

Master Mingyu's first thought was that the Immortal Venerable of Time was behind it, but he quickly realized this was incorrect; the Immortal Venerable always acted discreetly and wouldn't allow such news to spread.

"It is the work of an old acquaintance; let it be." Strictly speaking, Lu Yang was considered a future Buddha, so calling him the World Honored One wasn't wrong.

Originally, the Great Bean Temple's story only spread within a few nearby cities. However, after Xitian Temple learned of it, the legend of the Great Bean Temple quietly spread throughout the Buddhist Kingdom.

As more and more people learned of the Great Bean Temple's existence, Lu Yang happily established a rule allowing it to appear randomly anywhere in the Buddhist Kingdom. This added an extra layer of mystery, making encounters with the temple entirely dependent on fate.

Although only a few people had entered the Great Bean Temple, everyone who emerged from it had gained immense fortune. Even cultivators in the Integration Stage benefited greatly, openly stating they had glimpsed the path to the Tribulation Transcender stage.

People everywhere claimed that anyone who entered the Great Bean Temple was acknowledged by the World Honored One, and that the World Honored One could grant any of their wishes.

Lu Yang primarily granted these fortunes not to make the Great Bean Temple famous, but to practice his ability to use rules. Its fame was entirely unexpected.

"But I've noticed you're quite happy since it became famous," the Immortal Fairy of Immortality wondered. Ever since the Great Bean Temple gained renown, Lu Yang would occasionally go to a teahouse, order a pot of tea, and quietly listen to people's discussions.

For example, Lu Yang was currently sitting in a teahouse, drinking tea leaves that had been brewed several times and were now tasteless.

"This is the smile of someone who enjoys helping others," Lu Yang said earnestly.

"Have you heard? You can even pray for children at the Great Bean Temple! Master Song's wife, who has a connection to Buddhism, got pregnant soon after visiting the temple!"

Lu Yang's smile froze. "Spreading rumors! Who is this Master Song's wife? When did the Great Bean Temple start handling prayers for children?!"

Although Lu Yang occasionally heard things in the teahouse that the Great Bean Temple was not actually responsible for, these were minor matters he could choose to ignore. "I hereby establish a rule: I will not hear any rumors about the Great Bean Temple in this teahouse." This way, he would only hear positive remarks.

"The Buddhist Kingdom truly is a good place."

Lu Yang stretched. The teahouse wasn't a particularly interesting place, and after sitting there all day, he started to feel a bit bored. While at the teahouse, he would casually stop runaway carriages, teach arrogant young ladies a lesson, watch the top-ranked and second-ranked martial artists clash, and, when a wealthy family was robbed, catch the thief who tried to frame him by slipping stolen goods into his hands, then reveal his immortal powers to clear his name, and so on.

Upon returning to the Great Bean Temple, he found Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi enthusiastically inviting him to conspire on a significant matter.

"Senior Brother Lu, it seems your rule cultivation is almost complete. Should the three of us join forces to practice moves and deal with our husband?"

"Huh?"

Cold sweat dripped from Lu Yang. "I fully support you two teaching Immortal Linlin a lesson, but don't drag me into it!" He subtly stepped back, forcing a smile. "There's no need for an outsider like me to get involved in your family matters, is there?"

"Little Yangzi, how can you be an outsider? You're Senior Brother to Xiao Ling and Lianyi; you're definitely one of us!" The Immortal Fairy of Immortality felt Lu Yang was being too distant.

Lu Yang shook his head regretfully. "To be honest, although I now possess an immortal body, I can't yet perfectly control its power. If the three of us were to practice, accidental injuries would be unavoidable. For example, look: Buddhist Kingdom in the Palm!"

Lu Yang shouted, and a colossal Buddhist handprint descended from the sky, vast and boundless, its edges unseen. Temples rose within its palm, and Buddhist chants resonated ceaselessly. Immediately afterward, the handprint tragically dispersed in mid-air, breaking into pieces that crashed onto the desert, causing the ground to shake. Even a small fragment falling onto a city could obliterate it.

"And for another example, the Samadhi True Fire!" Lu Yang exhaled Samadhi True Fire, scorching the desert and transforming it into a glassy state. If someone were to taste these glass-like formations, they would find different flavors. "Originally, I only intended to scorch a hundred miles of desert, but by accident, it turned into a thousand miles," Lu Yang said, shaking his head. "I truly am a failure."

"And for another example, the Heaven's Edge Within Reach."

Lu Yang took a step forward, seizing the opportunity to use the Heaven's Edge Within Reach to hide for a while. He figured that when he returned a few days later, looking disheveled from his travels, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi would see how difficult it was for him and believe his claim of being unfamiliar with immortal body control, thus no longer inviting him.

The next moment, Lu Yang found himself on the edge of a snow-covered cliff, surrounded by ice and snow. He fell into thought. "Is there really such a cold place in the Buddhist Kingdom?"