145: Buddhist artifacts comparison

"Ding, congratulations Host on successful selection, you have obtained a high-grade Sacred Artifact: Thousand Illusions Mask!"

As the System's voice faded, a silver-white mask exuding a mysterious aura appeared in Lin Xiao's hand.

The mask shimmered with Dao runes, and Daorhyme intertwined.

Although it looked incredibly powerful, perhaps due to the mask's unique properties, not a single trace of the aura exclusive to a Sacred Artifact was leaked.

"This is truly a good item," Lin Xiao exclaimed, looking at the mask.

After speaking, he directly put it on his face.

Then, thinking of a monk's appearance, he directly transformed into a monk.

To prevent his own spiritual energy from leaking, Lin Xiao even specifically took out the so-called high-grade Buddhist Sacred Artifact, the Supreme Kasaya, to conceal his aura.

"Not bad, not bad, I didn't expect it to be quite handsome."

After everything was disguised, Lin Xiao looked at his reflection and nodded with satisfaction.

Saying this, Lin Xiao immediately activated the Great Spatial Art.

Following the example of the monks, he also opened a spatial rift at the place where they had just appeared.

Boom!!!

Accompanied by a powerful Spatial Law fluctuation, a spatial rift was quickly opened.

"Who is it again?"

Looking at the reappearing spatial tunnel, the Bald Monk was once again bewildered.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xiao, whose entire body was filled with Buddha Power, slowly walked out of the spatial tunnel.

"Greetings, Seniors," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

"Which ancient temple's Buddhist Cultivator are you?"

Looking at Lin Xiao, although the Little Monk said nothing, the Bald Monk and Huixin immediately asked.

"Little Monk Kong Chan, without Sect or faction, I come from all directions," Lin Xiao replied cryptically, mimicking the tone of Great Masters.

His words were nonsensical and unfathomable.

"Kong Chan?" The Bald Monk and Huixin were stunned.

But upon seeing the Supreme Kasaya on Lin Xiao, they immediately had an Epiphany.

This person must be a Disciple of a Buddhist Great Power.

Thinking this, the two monks smiled and greeted Lin Xiao.

"So it's Buddha's Son Kong Chan, a pleasure to meet you."

"Guided by the Buddha, Little Monk sees that the Luck of the Azure Emperor Sect is fated with Little Monk. I wonder if Little Monk can have a share?" Lin Xiao said with a mischievous smile, employing traditional Buddhist rhetoric.

The Bald Monk's expression twitched upon hearing this.

However, pressured by Lin Xiao's mysterious and powerful identity, they still agreed.

"Of course, this humble monk also sees that the Luck of the Azure Emperor Sect is fated with Buddha's Son, so you should certainly take a larger share," the Bald Monk said with a smile.

He was smiling outwardly, but cursing inwardly.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly think of something and continued to speak to Lin Xiao.

"This humble monk just observed Buddha's Son's physiognomy and found that you are fated with my Tiantai Sect. I wonder if, after dividing the Luck of the Azure Emperor Sect, Buddha's Son would consider joining my Tiantai Sect to work together for the revival of Buddhism?" the Bald Monk said with a smile.

He thought he was truly too clever. This way, he not only formed a good Karma with Lin Xiao.

If Lin Xiao agreed, there was even a chance to bring Lin Xiao into the Tiantai Sect, which was truly a win-win solution.

After the Bald Monk's words fell, Lin Xiao pretended to fall into contemplation.

Seeing this, the smile on the Bald Monk's face grew even wider.

And Huixin, seeing this, felt a sense of unease. He quickly spoke to Lin Xiao as well.

"Buddha's Son Kong Chan, I just used the Supreme-grade Luck Divine Ability in my heart."

"I found that you are even more fated with my Bodhi Sect, so I still think it would be better for you to join my Bodhi Sect," Huixin said, looking at Lin Xiao with an expression that suggested he was doing it for his own good.

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at the Bald Monk beside him.

Good heavens, I am just good heavens, directly poaching?

Seeing the duck he had in hand fly away, the Bald Monk immediately became anxious.

"Huixin, what do you want to do? Buddha's Son Kong Chan is clearly more fated with my Tiantai Sect. Do you intend to defy the Dao of Fate and poach him?" the Bald Monk said.

His rhetoric was simply flawless, as if every angle was for Lin Xiao's consideration.

"Hmph, is the Dao of Fate you study even called the Dao of Fate?"

"I, Huixin, have diligently studied Buddhist Law for tens of thousands of years, so my understanding of the Dao of Fate is naturally more profound than yours."

Huixin, seeing this, naturally retorted without reservation.

Both of them wanted to bring Lin Xiao into the Buddhist Sect behind them, as the temptation Lin Xiao presented was simply too great.

Not to mention that Lin Xiao was a peerless Genius, just the mysterious Expert behind Lin Xiao was enough to make both of them eager.

After all, someone who could casually produce a high-grade Sacred Artifact for a Disciple was clearly no ordinary person, and their Cultivation should be at least that of a Great Saint Realm Expert.

A Great Saint Realm Expert, no matter which Sect they joined, would be a great joyous occasion.

Just as the two were arguing to the point of almost fighting.

At this moment, Lin Xiao's voice suddenly rang out.

"Seniors, please don't argue anymore, continuing to argue like this is not a solution."

"How about both Seniors compete with the most precious Magical Artifacts you possess?"

"Whichever Senior's Magical Artifact is more precious will indicate that Senior's Sect is more powerful, and this Junior will join that Sect," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Although on the surface he seemed to be considering their interests, in reality, he had already started to scheme.

As long as Lin Xiao knew what powerful Magical Artifacts they possessed, he would be well-prepared when it came time to encircle and suppress them.

As soon as Lin Xiao spoke, their argument immediately ceased.

They exchanged glances, unsure of what to do for a moment.

Lin Xiao was right; even if they continued to argue, it wouldn't solve anything.

But asking them to bring out their Magical Artifacts for a competition was truly difficult for them.

After all, Cultivators, whether ordinary Cultivators or Buddhist Cultivators, attach great importance to their Cultivation Magic Treasures.

Exposing their Magical Artifacts like this was tantamount to exposing their trump cards, which was a very dangerous thing.

But if they didn't expose them, neither of them could prove to Lin Xiao how powerful the Sects behind them truly were.

Not to mention getting Lin Xiao to return to their Sects, it might even make Lin Xiao secretly look down on their Sects.

After all.

A Sect that is too embarrassed to even bring out a powerful Magical Artifact, would you call that a good Sect?

Who would believe that? You might as well go lie to ghosts!

The two thought it over and over, and finally made a decision.

Soon, Huixin's voice rang out.

"I think Buddha's Son Kong Chan's method is excellent. My Bodhi Sect has always had abundant Karma, and we can certainly produce some small Magical Artifacts."

"Unlike some branch Sects in Buddhism, who, despite having little Karma, still love to gild their own faces," Huixin chuckled.

This last sentence was clearly directed at the Bald Monk.

Karma means money, and 'gilding one's face' means showing off.

In layman's terms, it meant that the Tiantai Sect was poor but loved to show off.