As Zhang Xuan's mind relaxed, a sound akin to the deep tolling of a Yellow Bell reverberated through his mind, forming a swastika-shaped pattern.
In an instant, the swastika-shaped mark shone brilliantly, like a light screen, projecting the path Zhang Xuan had previously traveled.
Tianxuan Kingdom apprenticeship, rising to fame on Master Teacher Continent, becoming Nine Heavens Emperor in the Empyrean realm...
Scene after scene of memories flickered like flowing water, all stamped with the swastika, as if a watermark had been added to a film.
If one cannot resist, when recalling these memories, they would naturally feel that their present stature is all due to the Buddhist Sect.
This Buddha's Mark can not only change a person's initial thoughts, but also tamper with memories, forming a wholehearted devotion.
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Recognizing the power of the Conversion Technique, Zhang Xuan let out a sigh of admiration. Immediately, his Essence Pill started spinning, and in the next moment, the surging Demonic Qi spread with the aid of the Love Destiny and upon contact with the swastika, promptly obliterated the "watermark" completely.
Sensing imminent destruction, the swastika jolted, trying to retreat, but saw the Love Destiny gently sway, already enveloping it within, leading to complete suppression.
Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes showing a color of devotion. His right hand formed the Orchid Technique while his left performed a salute, bowing toward the projected image of Buddha and a sonorous voice slowly arose.
"Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha is merciful, I am willing to convert..."
The Blue Cloud Venerable pressed his palms together, nodding in satisfaction: "Most benevolent!"
Under normal conversion, even Life Sea Realm Tier 3 or 4 powerhouses would be successfully converted by him within just a few breaths. Yet this one before him took a whole quarter of an hour. Truly worthy of being the inheritor of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony; his talent is indeed strong!
With his heart filled with emotion and a gentle gaze, the chanting resumed: "Since you are willing, from today on, follow me and obey my commands!"
"Yes!" Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
The Blue Cloud Venerable appeared slightly pleased and asked, "You must have inherited the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony, right?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before he realized.
No wonder this man attacked without any warning, it turns out he mistook me for Empyrean Kong shi.
To convert a cultivator of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony is to control a Second-level Heavenly Destiny... This man has grand ambitions!
He was just about to deny it when a thought struck him; he nodded and replied, "Indeed!"
If he said otherwise, the man would surely seek out Empyrean Kong shi. If that is the case, why not agree and delay the matter.
"Good, practice diligently, and strive to inherit all the Strength soon, applying the Rule of Ceremony for the Buddhist Sect and propagating it to the world..." the Blue Cloud Venerable smiled.
Zhang Xuan nodded, his expression showing a bit of difficulty: "However... my aptitude is dull and my progress in cultivation agonizingly slow. If the venerable has suitable cultivation methods or artifacts at hand, could you bestow some upon me, to quickly advance my cultivation and serve earlier..."
A hint of puzzlement crossed the Blue Cloud Venerable's face.
He had converted others before and had seen other venerables do the same, where the converted were respectful and followed instructions obediently. This was the first time he'd heard anyone asking for artifacts.
Studying the youth carefully, he saw he was filled with piety, his eyes blazing with fervor towards him.
He has indeed been converted...
It makes sense; as the inheritor of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony, his talent is outstanding. If he were like other people, turning into a puppet that only obeys orders, it would instead diminish his usefulness.
"The Ceremony is a Second-level Heavenly Destiny, and it is indeed somewhat difficult to forge. I don't have any better method…"
Blue Cloud Venerable hesitated for a moment, then with a flip of his wrist, a nine-story pagoda appeared in his palm: "Here is a Reincarnation Relic Tower containing nine layers of Buddhist lands, the supreme celestial treasure of our Buddhist Sect. I now bestow it upon you for use. After you have fully comprehended the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony, you can return it to me!"
"Reincarnation Relic Tower?"
Zhang Xuan was puzzled as he reached out to receive it.
Requesting an artifact was something he said offhand; since he had already been "converted," not taking advantage to gain some benefits did not suit his character... He thought the other party would flatly refuse, but to his surprise, they actually gave it to him.
However, it's just a Buddhist pagoda; it shouldn't be too strong.
Murmuring to himself, just as he took the Relic Tower, he heard the excited voice of the Frost Demon Lord within his mind resound.
"To think that it's the Reincarnation Relic Tower, Blue Cloud Venerable is really generous, Master, you've made a fortune…"
Zhang Xuan inquired in his heart.
By forging the Essence Pill, as long as he wished, the Frost Demon Lord could also see the outside world.
Facing this high-ranked member of the Buddhist Sect, Zhang Xuan wasn't very confident, which is why he had this strong member of the Demon Sect constantly observe, ready to flee immediately if anything seemed amiss.
The androgynous voice of the Frost Demon Lord spoke rapidly: "The Reincarnation Relic Tower, with Bodhi Wood as its frame and engraved with Sanskrit from the Karma Scriptures of past, present, and future, has nine layers, each one a Buddhist land, and each floor seals the relics of a high monk, possessing immense mysteries and effects."
"The first layer holds the White Bone Sky Observation Relics; sitting within it allows one to observe the three karmic forces within oneself. By leveraging this power, one can quickly comprehend the Heavenly Destinies related to their karma, thus eliminating hidden dangers in advance, but each day, it can only be sustained for a maximum of three timings."
"The second layer holds the Karma Fire Red Lotus Relics, which can turn one's own sins into real scarlet lotuses. Each burned lotus increases one's intelligence by a fraction, but one must endure the pain of karmic fire burning the heart."
"The third layer holds the Destiny Colored Glaze Relics, which can temporarily suppress certain negative emotions, allowing for greater focus and concentration…"
"I only know the effects of these three layers; I'm not aware of the others! However, even just these three layers are extremely terrifying... Precisely for this reason, this Reincarnation Relic Tower is considered a treasure even within the entire Buddhist Sect! Blue Cloud Venerable actually has it, and he's willing to lend it to you for use… It's unimaginable!"
Zhang Xuan was startled.
He thought it was just some trinket casually given by the other party, not realizing its true value.
He had hit the jackpot!
The other party must have considered him as converted, more or less a puppet, which is why they were so generous. After all, it was only a loan, and it would be returned sooner or later.
These thoughts flashed through his mind momentarily, and just as Zhang Xuan was about to stow the Relic Tower into his storage ring, he heard the high monk in front of him chant a Buddha name, and a soft voice rang out once again.
"Cultivate well, once I retrieve the Essence Pill of the Frost Demon Lord, I will take you back to the Buddhist Sect to pay homage to Buddha…"
Zhang Xuan responded.
The next moment, he saw Blue Cloud Venerable wave his hand, and his whole person wavered, immediately tumbling down from the River of Destiny. Then, the Phantasm Space before him vanished, and he was back in his own room.
Everything around him was exactly as it had been, as if the previous experiences were all just a dream. Were it not for the pagoda in his palm, calmly floating and emitting a powerful and unparalleled aura, he would have doubted whether it was real.