Chapter 148: Initiation Gu Yunli looked at the aging monk in front of him, sighed and said, "How many reincarnations have you gone through?"The old monk smiled bitterly and said, "My disciple has reincarnated four times. According to my calculations, it is time for the fifth reincarnation." As he spoke, the old monk made way and respectfully invited Gu Yunli in. Gu Yunli walked in generously and sat cross-legged. "After I entered the state of nirvana, why did the Great Nirvana lineage gradually decline?" "I am incompetent and unable to maintain the Dharma lineage. I beg the Buddha to punish me." "It is not easy to maintain the inheritance despite the conflict among the various sects. What crime have you committed? Please explain in detail." "I thank the Buddha for his forgiveness." The old monk tried to calm down and said in a deep voice: "After the Buddha entered the state of nirvana, our lineage of great nirvana was glorious for a while, but the Buddha did not appear in the world for a long time, so rumors spread. Some people said that the Buddha had passed away, and some Dharma lines came to ask for the Buddha's bones and relics..." As he chattered, the history of the decline of the Dharma lineage after it lost the protection of the Bodhisattva gradually unfolded before Gu Yunli's eyes. Cut five cities today and ten cities tomorrow.
Some people died inexplicably; Some people turned to his meridians for cultivation. After many changes, today, the Great Nirvana lineage has become the most inconspicuous one among the thousands of Buddhist teachings. After listening to this, Gu Yunli fell silent. At this moment, the old monk suddenly raised his hand, used his fingertips as a knife, and gently cut across his forehead. However, while Gu Yunli was full of astonishment, he opened his scalp, took off his skull, and presented it with both hands: "I am incompetent, I can only save the Youhuang Secret Bowl." Gu Yunli's expression was moved. He reached out to take the skull bowl. The blood stains on it quickly evaporated, revealing its true appearance. Then I saw the Youhuang Secret Bowl was as white as jade, and it seemed as if naturally grown curse marks were crawling all over the skull. The edge of the skull was wrapped with Tibetan silver. When it was held up by both hands, a mysterious power was faintly rippling. In Buddhism, skulls are used as ritual implements, most often the toba bowl is used. This is the instrument used for the initiation ceremony. What is initiation? It is to grant the wisdom of Buddha! The Avatamsaka Sutra says: ——Sons of Buddha, Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas, who have received the initiation of the Tathagata, have unimpeded eloquence and are able to understand all words and sounds, and have opened the secret and ultimate other shore. In other words, Bodhisattvas can obtain the Buddha's infinite eloquence through receiving Buddha's empowerment and blessing. It is possible to become a Buddha in the future. Thinking about the fact that Wuguang Buddha came to Xiniu Hezhou, besides spreading the Internet, he also wanted to find this person. Could it be that his ultimate goal was this Youhuang Secret Bowl? "You did very well." Gu Yunli put away the mysterious bowl, took out the lightless prayer wheel and handed it over: "Now that I have returned, I will achieve nirvana. I give this to you, and it will help you reach the other side of the sea of suffering." The old monk took it with gratitude. Gu Yunli turned around and was about to leave, but the old monk suddenly said, "I have a favor to ask, please grant it, Buddha."
Gu Yunli stopped. The old monk said, "I have gone through four reincarnations, and my Buddha roots are almost exhausted. Now I am in the fifth reincarnation, and I am afraid that they will disappear into thin air. I beg the Buddha to give me the initiation to enter the secret realm and revive the world." Gu Yunli was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay! I see that your Buddha light is swaying and can be dispersed at any time. In this case, it is better to do it now than to wait for a day. Let's get initiated and enter the secret now!" The old monk had no reason to object, so after bowing in thanks, he immediately sat cross-legged and meditated silently. Gu Yunli took out the Youhuang Secret Bowl and held it up with both hands. Three round lights shone from behind his head. The surging magic power poured into the Youhuang Secret Bowl, and the patterns on the bowl began to twist. Like insects entangled or brain matter wriggling, a layer of nectar like ghee gradually spread out from the dark and mysterious bowl. At this moment, a mysterious feeling emerged in Gu Yunli's heart. He finally understood the secret of the Youhuang Secret Bowl Initiation. When he poured his magic power into it, he seemed to be connected with the Youhuang Secret Bowl. In a trance, I had the illusion that I had attained Buddhahood. In other words, this mysterious bowl was most likely made of Buddha’s bones, and thus retained the wisdom of Buddhahood. Gu Yunli was fascinated by it. However, this is not the time to comprehend. As he injected his magical power, the nectar in the Youhuang Secret Bowl gradually overflowed. Only then did Gu Yunli gently tilt the Youhuang secret bowl. In an instant, nectar fell like a spring. As soon as it landed on the old monk's head, it quickly sank into the monk's body. At this moment, the two of them established a mysterious connection. Gu Yunli's understanding of Buddhism can be passed on to the old monk through the medium of the Youhuang Secret Bowl. This process is similar to the data sharing between Gu Yunli and Wuguang Buddha. However, there are many limitations. Gu Yunli's data sharing is a synchronous perception under a dominant position. The initiation and entry into the secret is like a flood. How much the recipient can accept depends entirely on his ability. However, even so, the method of initiation of the Youhuang Secret Bowl still made Gu Yunli quite interested. Since this thing can serve as a medium for Buddhist teachings, I wonder if it can also serve as a data repeater for him to construct the metaverse? As his thoughts raced, Gu Yunli's face suddenly changed. But the old monk suddenly opened his eyes, and black curse marks swarmed out from his neck, covered his cheeks, and even spread along the nectar to Gu Yunli. In an instant, Gu Yunli lost control of his body and even his magic power. He felt that the old monk's body was like a bottomless pit, madly swallowing and spitting out his magic power. "Stealing a fetus?"
At this moment, in the virtual world, the face of the Buddha without Light changed drastically. "Buddha, oh Buddha, since you have abandoned us, why do you come back?" The old monk had a blank expression on his face. His pious look had long since disappeared, leaving only deep resentment. "Having a body and being reborn will lead to the destruction of the body. Have you really thought about it?" The Buddha of No Light had no expression on his face as he desperately tried various ways to break free. "Who said that I want to steal a fetus? This reincarnation body of yours is suitable for you, but not necessarily for me." The old monk took out a Vajra Pestle and thrust it fiercely into Gu Yunli's heart. The handle of this Vajra Pestle is shaped like three Buddha images, some smiling, some angry, and some scolding! As the Vajra Pestle was inserted into Gu Yunli's body, the three Buddha statues seemed to come alive, squinting their eyes and looking as ferocious as demons. The old monk breathed a sigh of relief, took out a Vajra Pestle, and inserted it into Gu Yunli's left lung, muttering: "My disciple reincarnated four times, and his Buddha roots were almost destroyed in two of them. It was not until the third life that I discovered that the Youhuang Secret Bowl could actually preserve his Buddha roots. After careful contemplation, I found the supreme Buddhist principles! My disciple contemplated day and night, but could not gain anything. I knew that this was because my cultivation was too low, and my Buddha heart became more and more anxious. However, the more anxious I became, the more afraid I would be." The old monk spoke slowly while taking out the Vajra Pestle and inserting it into Gu Yunli's body. "Whenever I thought of the Buddha's return at midnight, I would be terrified, sweating profusely, and lose my heart to practice. Now, I am finally able to get rid of this worry. I will surely make further progress in my fifth life." "Buddha, don't worry, I will definitely restore the great nirvana. When I attain Buddhahood one day, I will definitely name you as the Buddha of the Past." As soon as the voice fell, Buddha's light shone from Gu Yunli's body, and the Vajra Pestle on his body vibrated even more. "Don't worry about it. This item is specifically designed to defeat Buddhism. I have spent two lifetimes preparing it specifically for the Buddha. Even if the Buddha attains the status of a Bodhisattva, he will not be able to break free from the three nails." The old monk smiled as he inserted the fourth Vajra Pestle into Gu Yunli's liver. (End of this chapter)