Chapter 16, The Tao of Two Palms

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Chapter 16: Chapter 16, The Tao of Two Palms Under the big tree, Tongtian snorted coldly, "Is this truly his enlightenment?" Zhunti said with a smile, "I gave just a little guidance; elder brother, don’t think that junior brother is cheating!" Looking at Bai Jin, who remained silent, a feeling of irritation arose in Primordial’s heart. Why act tough? Is a completely unfamiliar Tao really that easy to discuss? A trace of triumph flashed in Moonlight’s eyes as he loudly exclaimed, "Please enlighten me, elder brother!" Bai Jin stretched out his right hand, blew on it twice, and suddenly swung it, smack―a crisp sound echoed. "Ah~" Moonlight screamed, suddenly flying sideways and crashing into the waterfall with a loud thud. Wudang Saint’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring at Bai Jin. How could junior brother make a move? Duobao was taken aback, a mocking look flickered in his eyes. Truly a petty man who only knows how to fawn; if he can’t discuss the Tao, he resorts to violence? Such a disgrace. The rest of the disciples from Upper Pure Peak were all in an uproar. How could elder brother dare to make a move here? Losing in a debate about the Tao and then losing composure as well?! Mahasthamaprapta frowned, "Elder brother, what do you mean by this?" Swoosh―Moonlight burst out from the waterfall, his face flushed with anger as he roared, "Losing in a debate and then resorting to violence! Good, very good! Today has truly been an eye-opener, I must settle this score with you even though reconciliation seems distant." "All is emptiness?" Bai Jin said sarcastically, "Where did this temper come from?" Moonlight suddenly froze on the spot, his swollen cheeks forgotten. Tongtian laughed heartily, "Your disciple has not mastered his cultivation yet!" Primordial shook his head, a faint smile in his eyes yet spoke displeasedly, "Third brother, a guest deserves respect, Bai Jin was excessive, he needs proper disciplining." Tongtian nodded repeatedly, smiling, "Elder brother is right, I will definitely discipline him properly later." Facing them, the expression on Jieyin became even more bitter, and Zhunti’s face twitched. He hadn’t expected him to break the situation like this; that slap was as if it landed on his own face. Nuwa looked at Bai Jin with interest, growing more curious about this youngster. Beside the waterfall, the disciples from Upper Pure Peak burst into laughter, the gloomy air in their hearts swept away. Bai Jin looked around at the remaining four people, saying, "Who’s next?" Riguang stepped forward, gave a respectful bow, and said, "Junior brother wishes to discuss the Pure Land and Saha with elder brother." Bai Jin asked, "What is the Pure Land?" "The Pure Land is our Western Holy Land; only those with great merit, benevolence, virtue, and tranquility can enter." "And what is Saha?" "Saha represents regret; this outer world is Saha, filled with love, hatred, slaughter, and resentment." ... Tongtian spoke disapprovingly, "Junior brother, are we all living in the Saha World?" Jieyin slowly said, "Elder brother is not, but all other beings are." ... Bai Jin chuckled, "According to what you said, we all are in the Saha World." Riguang spoke respectfully, "Elder brother, if you wish, you can go to the Pure Land World." Bai Jin hastily said, "Forget it, I don’t have that kind of blessing." He gestured with his hand, "You go ahead." "Thank you, elder brother!" Riguang looked around at everyone, full of confidence, "The love of separation, the meeting of resentment... There is no inherent good or evil in people; it all lies within the heart. All dharma gates focus on understanding the mind; all practices focus on purifying the heart." Do no evils, practice all that is good, purify one’s intentions, guard one’s heart. ... The good and evil of mankind, reside in your hearts. The virtuous rejoice in supreme bliss, the evil sink into the Saha World. Riguang spoke tirelessly for half an hour, and then turned to Bai Jin, saying, "May senior brother please enlighten me." Bai Jin suddenly woke up, yawned, and confusedly said, "What did you just say?" Riguang’s face stiffened, with a trace of anger in his eyes. I was talking about the Tao of the Western, and you actually fell asleep?! Bai Jin abruptly gestured with his hand, slap~ another crisp sound rang out, and Riguang went flying sideways, thudding against the mountainside. Everyone widened their eyes instantly. Disciples of Upper Pure Peak couldn’t help but shout in their hearts, "Senior brother is awesome!" Although they didn’t voice it, their faces were expressive with excitement. Zun Ti’s face twitched twice, This again?! Mahasthamaprapta and others all had flickering eyes, feeling a twinge of empathetic pain on their faces. Riguang flew back from the mountainside, furiously lunged toward Bai Jin, and roared, "You’ve gone too far!" throwing a fist at Bai Jin, shining with Jing Guang. Mahasthamaprapta stepped forward to stand in front of Bai Jin, calmly saying, "Stop it!" Riguang halted mid-air, his face twisted in anger, and said, "Senior brother..." Bai Jin pointed at Riguang and burst into laughter. Everyone turned to look at Bai Jin. Bai Jin laughed out loud and said, "I didn’t understand any of the profound words he just said, but look, isn’t he currently sinking into the Saha World?!" Like the sound of thunder, his words echoed in Riguang’s mind, Saha~ sinking~ his gaze became somewhat vacant. Moments later, the twisted, insane expression on Riguang’s face gradually faded, his eyes cleared up, and bowing with a sweaty face, he said, "Thank you, senior brother, for your guidance. I indeed was still in the Saha World." Bai Jin nodded with satisfaction and said, "Now you have reached the Pure Land." Riguang smiled warmly, sat cross-legged on the grass. Instantly his essence qi seemed to undergo a transformation, becoming more serene and natural, but what was on his mind remained unknown to others. Under a distant tree, Primordial coughed and said, "He’s hitting people again; this habit is not good." Tongtian, looking spirited, said, "Was that hitting? That was guidance! Guiding him on his path of the Tao. Didn’t you see the great change in that junior?" Taishang also said with a smile, "Bai Jin has great comprehension! Just a single slap clarified Riguang’s expression of the great Tao, making it clearer and more eminent, truly rare. Jie Yin junior brother, don’t you think so?" Jie Yin’s face soured more, he nodded and said, "Senior brother is right." On the grass, Bai Jin looked at Mahasthamaprapta Ksitigarbha Medicine Master trio, with a smirk, said, "Who’s next?" He lifted his right hand to his mouth, blowing on it repeatedly. The trio immediately felt a twinge in their cheeks, their facial skin twitching involuntarily. Pharmacist bowed respectfully and said, "Senior brother, a fair exchange is part of discussing the Tao, now it’s your turn." "Want me to speak?" Pharmacist nodded and said, "May senior brother please enlighten." Bai Jin stretched out his hand, and a cup magically appeared floating in front of Pharmacist. Pharmacist looked at Bai Jin warily, fearing another slap might come. In Bai Jin’s other hand appeared a teapot, from which he poured water into the cup, quickly filling it, with water continuously overflowing. Pharmacist frowned slightly and reminded, "Senior brother, it’s already full." Bai Jin set down the teapot, laughing, and said, "Junior brother, you’re just like this cup, your mind filled with your own thoughts. If you don’t empty the water in the cup, how can you discuss the Tao with me?" "This~" Pharmacist widened his eyes, incredulously looking at Bai Jin, was this our Western Tao? In this matter, he saw the reflection of the Western Tao.

Chapter 16, The Tao of Two Palms

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