Chapter 417 I'll preach to you all today.

If they were to persuade them, the other party would definitely doubt the authenticity of this matter.

Who could have thought that the highly respected Junior Martial Uncle Kongchan would be a matchmaker for Abbess Miaoyun and the True Buddha?

Ah, no!! Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!!!

What matchmaking? It's clearly about offering the Physical Body, the Great Way of Joy, boundless Buddha Dharma, and immeasurable Karma...

When Abbess Miaoyun heard the words 'Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss,' a faint blush appeared on her fair and delicate face, making her look stunningly beautiful.

Even if one strictly adhered to the precepts, for the sake of ascending to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, one could only break them.

The target was the True Buddha...

Besides herself, there was also her Disciple Chanyue, who ranked fourteenth on the beauties ranking list with a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall, surpassing even her own.

In addition, there were the senior and junior sisters from Kongzhu Nunnery, many chief Elders—all these renunciants were rare beauties hard to find in the mundane world, and they all had to serve one person.

Although the other party's identity was special, thinking about it still made Miaoyun feel embarrassed.

The blush on her pretty face lasted for a long time before she shyly nodded, her voice so low it was almost inaudible:

"In that case, I will follow Junior Martial Uncle's instructions."

"Good!"

Monk Kongchan was overjoyed:

"Then, Junior Disciple Miaoyun, return to Kongzhu Nunnery now to select the candidates. Remember, the True Buddha prefers middle-aged beauties and exceptionally attractive young maidens. The selection must be carefully considered; not everyone is qualified to accompany the True Buddha."

Upon hearing this, the blush on Miaoyun's face faded considerably, and she nodded:

"Rest assured, Junior Martial Uncle. This nun knows what to do!"

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At the same time as Kang Zhe's death, in the Yuanqing Holy Realm, within the Cold Ice Holy Sect at the far north of the Qiongtian Great Domain.

As a True Disciple of the Cold Ice Holy Sect, each Disciple left a life lamp within the Sect.

If a Disciple fell outside, the Sect could learn of it immediately and locate the place of death.

In the hall where the life lamps were kept, when the lamps of Kang Zhe and the other two went out, the Elder on duty immediately reported to the Sect.

"You say it's nothing? Kang Zhe has fallen?!"

The Sect Master of the Cold Ice Holy Sect spoke with great surprise:

"Didn't he have the Heart-Protecting Mirror granted by the Sect? In a mere Lower Realm, who could kill a Late Stage Divine Ability Realm cultivator?"

The reporting Elder was Third Elder He Qi, who had also been the main figure in sending the three Disciples to the Lower Realm. Now, his expression was also one of disbelief:

"Unknown!"

"Sect Master, it seems that Small World may be abnormal, since even a Divine Ability Realm cultivator could fall there. In my opinion, should we send someone else down to investigate?"

In their conversation, the two did not take the deaths of Kang Zhe and the others too seriously.

Their only concern was the secret of that world.

Within the Cold Ice Holy Sect, there were many Divine Ability Realm experts; the death of three was truly nothing significant.

Even though Kang Zhe was a Personal Disciple of Sect Master Zhuge Xun, he had over a dozen Disciples, and Kang Zhe's Aptitude was not particularly outstanding among them.

Hearing Third Elder He Qi's words, Zhuge Xun shook his head. His face, shrouded in cold mist, showed no expression.

"Now is the time for our Cold Ice Holy Sect to prepare for war with Taichang Sect. It's better not to create additional complications."

"Moreover, since even a Late Stage Divine Ability Realm cultivator fell in that Small World, sending anyone else would require sending Saint Realm experts, but the Heart-Protecting Mirror cannot conceal a Saint's aura!"

"Yes!"

He Qi sighed and could only nod in agreement.

He instinctively felt this was inappropriate, but couldn't articulate why.

The Sect Master's reasoning also made some sense. Since Kang Zhe, a Late Stage Divine Ability Realm cultivator, had fallen in the Lower Realm, there were few people the Cold Ice Holy Sect could send now.

Saints cannot appear in the Lower Realm.

Their cultivation was too powerful, and their aura could not be concealed. The World's Will would treat them as the most terrible enemies, even destroying itself to send down tribulation lightning to kill the Saint.

Thinking of this, after leaving the Sect Master's hall, he headed towards the snowy valley in the distance amidst the clouds.

That was where Goddess Xueyao cultivated.

He happened to go there to inquire and see what secrets that Small World held.

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In the Lower Realm, within the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave, in the Zhenru Grotto.

The Zhenru Grotto was a valley covering thousands of acres. Apart from the giant Buddha statue at the center and the statues of various Buddhas and Arhats on the cliffs, there were also halls, pavilions, bell towers, and pagodas.

In the past, this place was where a few high-ranking members of the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave, such as Likong and Kongchan, secluded themselves for cultivation.

When Yan Chu was observing the giant statue of Shakyamuni, Great Master Likong had already arranged for all the monks in the Zhenru Grotto to withdraw, fearing they might disturb Yan Chu.

But today, the originally empty Zhenru Grotto became lively again.

Of course, it wasn't because the monks who had been here before had returned.

Instead, there were dozens of beautiful nuns with various graceful postures and ethereal appearances.

These people were the high-ranking members of Jingyue Nunnery and Kongzhu Nunnery. Most were middle-aged beauties who had entered the monastic path for decades, along with a few exceptionally attractive young maidens.

Some had hair and practiced as lay followers, while others had already shaved their heads and become full nuns.

But without exception, they all wore simple monastic robes, and their beauty, temperament, and figures were rare in the world.

Led by Abbess Wangyou and Abbess Miaoyun, they stood somewhat nervously before Yan Chu. Most had red necks and bowed heads, while a few secretly looked up to steal glances at Yan Chu.

Except for Abbess Wangyou and Abbess Miaoyun, these people were all seeing Yan Chu for the first time.

Previously, they had heard of Yan Chu's infamous reputation and knew he was a great enemy of Buddhism.

But suddenly, he had become the True Buddha that the entire Buddhist community needed to worship and look up to.

Many of them had experienced an Epiphany during the Buddhist chanting and Buddha light that had spread across the world, yet they still found it hard to believe that the young man before them was the Buddha they devoutly believed in.

Everyone knew why they were here today.

Abbess Wangyou and Abbess Miaoyun, as abbots, had personally witnessed Yan Chu performing Buddhist miracles and had no doubt about his identity as the True Buddha.

But thinking about what was about to happen, the two couldn't help but feel their hearts race.

"This nun Wangyou/Miaoyun, together with our Disciples, pay respects to the True Buddha!"

The two pressed their palms together, knelt down, and performed the Buddhist rite of worship.

The many nuns behind them followed suit in performing the rite.

It was supposed to be an ordinary Buddhist rite, but because the atmosphere was somewhat off, Yan Chu's eyes wandered to places they shouldn't have.

The nuns present knelt on the ground, their robes stretched tight, revealing their exquisite curves in full view, making one's mind wander.

This was the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave!

At this moment, even Yan Chu felt somewhat embarrassed.

Although Great Master Likong had told him, he hadn't expected such a generous gift!

How long would this keep him busy?

Would the Buddha really not be offended?

"Ahem!"

Embarrassed, Yan Chu coughed lightly.

"Ah... well, please rise, everyone. No need for such formalities."

"The Buddha said all beings are equal. There is no need for hierarchy between us."

"Thank you, True Buddha!"

A chorus of melodious voices arose as they stood up.

"Well... Did Great Master Likong tell you why you are here?"

Abbess Wangyou and Abbess Miaoyun exchanged glances, both seeing shyness in each other's beautiful eyes. Wangyou spoke softly:

"We are entirely at the True Buddha's command. The Disciples are ready!"

"That's great!"

Yan Chu clapped his hands and laughed:

"In that case, please take a seat. Today, I will preach the sutra to everyone!"