System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 400: Chapter 231: Scandal (Part 2)

Even with the ultimate Protective Divine Skill of the Immovable Zen Sect, Zen Master Hui Ji found it completely ineffective under the influence of the Thousand Mechanism Powder.

As this blade was about to fall, Zen Master Hui Ji was surely doomed.

A barely noticeable cyan flame suddenly drifted down from the sky.

This cyan flame was faint and seemed slow, but was actually fast.

By the time Ling Xin reacted, it had already erupted explosively.

It blasted him away entirely, his body resembling a ragged bag, slamming into the wall opposite the Zen room. When he struggled to his feet, the room’s door was already wide open.

The lamp mixed with the Thousand Mechanism Powder was also extinguished by someone.

With a gust of wind, the poisonous gas of the Thousand Mechanism Powder inside the room was swept away completely.

Ling Xin looked up and saw two people dressed in black standing on either side, and a man in a cyan robe, masked, staring at him with an indecipherable expression.

"Who... are you people?"

Suppressing his inner fear, Ling Xin asked in a deep voice.

But no one responded; Wuchen turned and looked at Zen Master Hui Ji, bringing his palms together in a salute:

"Uncle Hui Ji, it’s been a long time."

Zen Master Hui Ji’s old eyes gazed at Wuchen for a long while, seemingly hesitant to speak.

Wuchen reached up and removed the mask from his face...

And the old monk was even more confused:

"Who are you?"

Wuchen realized, right, he still had a disguise on his face.

He couldn’t help but look at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing rolled his eyes:

"Just tell him directly."

This isn’t the time for makeup removal, it’s too troublesome.

Wuchen sighed:

"Uncle, this is disciple Wuchen."

Zen Master Hui Ji’s pupils suddenly constricted, instinctively disbelieving, but he immediately remembered the flash of cyan flame that had just forced Ling Xin back.

"It’s the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill, that’s right, you’re Wuchen.

"In today’s world, only you know this skill... you’ve returned?

"How long have you been listening?"

"Quite a while."

Wuchen said:

"We’ve heard almost everything that needs to be understood... back then Enlightenment killed my master Hui Ming.

"You saw it, but remained silent.

"I carried the name of a master-killer for nearly twenty years because of this.

"Uncle Hui Ji, is there anything incorrect in what I said?"

"...No."

Zen Master Hui Ji let out a light breath:

"If you’ve come to take revenge on this old monk, you can just kill me outright."

"No."

Wuchen shook his head:

"This disciple does not enjoy murder, and did not come here to kill you.

"There’s just something this disciple wishes to know."

"...Ask."

Zen Master Hui Ji managed to sit up.

The poison of the Thousand Mechanism Powder was deep in his body, making movement particularly difficult.

Wuchen softly asked:

"Back then, why did they want to kill my master?"

Zen Master Hui Ji remained silent.

Chu Qing and the others were also curious about this, but seeing the old monk’s constipated expression, they thought he was unwilling to speak.

Finally, Zen Master Hui Ji let out a soft sigh:

"Because your master believed the Buddha’s Son... should be you."

In the Vajra Sect, the Buddha’s Son is essentially a ’title.’

It’s a symbol of the next Sect Leader.

Based on the martial arts, character, personality, and Buddhist studies of the next generation of disciples, a candidate for Sect Leader is selected.

Ling Xin is the current generation’s Buddha’s Son, while the previous generation’s Buddha’s Son is the current Sect Leader Enlightenment of the Vajra Sect.

His martial arts and Buddhist technique were recognized by many disciples, and after affirmation by the Sect Leader at the time, he was bestowed the title of Buddha’s Son.

Without any accidents, it was only natural he would succeed to the position of Sect Leader of the Vajra Sect.

However, that year, an unexpected figure arose — Wuchen.

An unknown, humble Wuchen suddenly transformed, not only progressing rapidly in qualities and martial arts.

Within a short time, he was already surpassing his peers.

Zen Master Hui Ming couldn’t contain his delight; as Wuchen’s master, he knew his disciple best.

When Wuchen was still unaware, Zen Master Hui Ming already knew he had acquired the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill, which explained his rapid advancement.

In front of the various heads of Vajra Sect, Zen Master Hui Ming even bluntly stated, Enlightenment, though appearing to have noble conduct, was actually ruthless, unworthy of the Buddha’s Son title.

It should actually go to Wuchen.

Among them, some discovered Wuchen had learned the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill and believed he stole the martial arts of another sect, disqualifying him from inheriting the Vajra Sect.

But Zen Master Hui Ming retorted, the Buddhist Sect is vast, how can it not accommodate a single Lamp-Burning Divine Skill?

He even asserted, Wuchen’s profound Buddhist technique, noble character, and compassionate heart should not be nullified just because of possessing a skill with no known origin, which is too arbitrary.

Discussions were heated at the time, even leading to conflict.

Zen Master Hui Ming, however, was unparalleled in both words and fists, ultimately subduing the dissenters.

Even the Sect Leader at the time hesitated, wanting to give Wuchen a chance.

Zen Master Hui Ming was overjoyed, unfortunately... before he could share the good news with Wuchen.

He was struck by the Thousand Mechanism Powder.

"Senior Brother Hui Ming was killed by the joint forces of Uncles Xing Chen, Xing Jie, Xing Zhi, and Enlightenment..."

Zen Master Hui Ji spoke in a grave tone.

Although the Thousand Mechanism Powder was potent, Zen Master Hui Ming’s martial arts were stronger.

While under the influence of the Thousand Mechanism Powder, he still fought four opponents, injuring two.

Xing Chen and Xing Jie remained dormant at the time, only succumbing after Wuchen was driven out of the Vajra Sect; their injuries flared up shortly after, leading to subsequent deaths.

Externally, this was naturally attributed to Wuchen.

At that time, Wuchen was completely ignorant, simply sleeping in his room, suddenly assaulted by fellow disciples shouting for his death.

Realizing they truly wished to kill him, he fled in panic, thinking it was because the unauthorized cultivation of the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill had been discovered, and the Vajra Sect wanted to purge him.

After escaping, he found out his master was dead.

Moreover, it was said he killed him... only then did he realize something was amiss.

He tried to return to the Vajra Sect several times to investigate Zen Master Hui Ming’s cause of death.

But he was always discovered by the Vajra Sect; he didn’t want to kill, nor desired to harm them severely.

Several times, he withdrew.

Yet what spread was that he, not satisfied with killing his master, further wreaked havoc at the Vajra Zen Institute.

Previously unknown in the Martial World, after this, he fell into infamy, becoming a notorious demon.

This was a scandal. Only Zen Master Hui Ji knew what truly happened that night.

But due to his master’s words, this matter was buried deep within him.

If such a scandal was exposed, the Vajra Sect’s martial world prestige would be utterly destroyed.

The so-called Buddha’s Son would become a laughingstock.

Even if revealed today, the past events would mean Enlightenment, now firmly seated as Sect Leader, facing universal condemnation.

Back then, Zen Master Hui Ji hated the internal strife of the Vajra Sect, leading him to leave and wander the world...

Throughout the years, he lived under a different name, staying out of the limelight.

Eventually, he arrived in Guang’an City and lodged at Guang’an Temple, later becoming its Abbot and Host.

The old monk recounted these details thoroughly.

Wuchen slowly closed his eyes, tears streaming down his face.

He always thought his secret cultivation of the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill was unknown to his master, yet discovered that his master not only knew but never blamed him.

In fact, his master wanted him to become the Buddha’s Son, the Sect Leader of the Vajra Sect.

His master’s grace was endless, and now, what could he do to repay it?

Ling Xin had been stealthily listening, observing the group’s situation. Seeing no one paying attention to him, he thought to quietly slip away.

As for how to escape pursuit after slipping away, he’d figure out another way.

But just as he reached the doorway, a cold voice asked:

"Where do you think you’re going?"

Ling Xin felt a shock in his heart and attempted to leap away.

"Stay."

As those words dropped, a buzz resonated in his head, and he involuntarily fell from mid-air.

He turned abruptly, feeling this scene was familiar, unable to help but exclaim:

"It’s you!?"