Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1024: Fahai’s Nirvana, the Soul’s Disappearance

Chapter 1024: Chapter 1024: Fahai’s Nirvana, the Soul’s Disappearance

Southern Dipper City, about a hundred miles away, there is a village town.

This village was originally just an unremarkable small village, but since the flooding of Southern Dipper City and the outbreak of the plague, it has become extraordinary.

The citizens of Southern Dipper City, after suffering countless deaths and injuries from the outbreak, should have fled everywhere, yet they were persuaded by the Old Zen Master to stop at this village and not continue fleeing.

For a time, the refugees and the original villagers worked together to get through this calamity.

This attracted the great compassion of the Holy Monk Xuanzang, who saved everyone.

Moreover, the Old Zen Master in Southern Dipper City also gained the admiration of Master Xuanzang.

Originally, this Old Zen Master had no affinity with Buddhism; not a single Scar of Precepts was on his head, and he had no cultivation level at all.

Yet Master Xuanzang spoke and bestowed him with a Dharma name — Fahai!

On this day, Zen Master Fahai lay on his bed, his breath weak, on the verge of passing away.

Originally, Zen Master Fahai was already advanced in years, and the plague worsened his condition, and even though the plague was healed, his health declined with each passing day.

To this day, it seems to have reached the point of oil running dry and lights being extinguished.

"Zen Master, do you have any last wishes?" In Xuanzang Temple, many monks, and even citizens, gathered before Zen Master Fahai and asked.

Since Jiang Liu accepted a petition signed in blood by ten thousand people and went to the Longevity Hall to solve the problem of Southern Dipper City, Xuanzang Temple was established in this village to honor Jiang Liu.

And Zen Master Fahai, being admired by Master Xuanzang and personally given a Dharma name, along with his original prestige...

Thus, naturally, Zen Master Fahai became the first abbot of Xuanzang Temple.

"Amitabha..." Zen Master Fahai’s face suddenly gained a slight flush, and his previously hazy consciousness became much clearer.

He uttered a Buddha’s name and said to those around him, "As the saying goes, ’People fight for one breath, Buddha receives one incense stick.’ I am about to pass away, but this Xuanzang Temple cannot fall silent! In the future, the management of Xuanzang Temple will be entrusted to you all!"

"Zen Master, what are you saying? Holy Monk Xuanzang has bestowed us with immense grace and virtue, and we dare not forget it for generations! Why do you need to specifically remind us? Zen Master, do you have any last wishes?" Hearing Fahai’s words, the monks and citizens all spoke in one voice.

"No more! Although I have no affinity with Buddhism and cannot bear the Scar of Incense, when I look back on this life, I have no regrets in my heart..." Hearing those around him inquire about his last wishes, Fahai shook his head and said.

After speaking, it wasn’t long before Fahai slowly closed his eyes, like an extinguished oil lamp, the light went out, but his face bore a peaceful expression.

...

In Long Eyebrow Temple, Jiang Liu was speaking with Long Eyebrow True Man, guiding him to the Ming Sect.

Just then, Jiang Liu suddenly felt a twitch in his heart.

In the unseen world, it seemed as if a voice was telling him something had happened.

"Master, what’s wrong?" Zhu Bajie, noticing the change in Jiang Liu’s facial expression, asked.

"Has Zen Master Fahai passed away?" Jiang Liu raised his head, looking towards the east, and said.

"Zen Master Fahai has passed away? How is that possible?" Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, the faces of Sun Wukong and others all slightly changed.

Although Zen Master Fahai had no cultivation, one had to admit his deeds, temperament, and virtue were highly admired even by Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie.

Yet, ever since the matters of Southern Dipper City concluded, Master had a big incident at the Longevity Hall, and then entered the Illusionary Demon Cave, everyone hadn’t been in contact since then.

Unexpectedly, the news of Zen Master Fahai’s passing suddenly arrived.

"Zen Master Fahai? Who is that?" Long Eyebrow True Man and White Mouse Demon looked confused upon hearing this.

Evidently, they did not understand who exactly Zen Master Fahai was, or had never even heard of him.

"True Man, matters regarding Ming Sect will be discussed later, this humble monk has something to attend to and must leave for a short while..." Thinking about Zen Master Fahai’s passing, Jiang Liu said to Long Eyebrow True Man.

"Master, if you have matters to attend to, please go ahead!" Long Eyebrow True Man nodded, naturally with no intention of stopping him.

"Master, let me accompany you on the journey!"

Although knowing Master possesses the Art of Cloud Soaring, being his mount, White Dragon spoke, and immediately transformed into his Dragon Clan form.

"Alright!"

Nodding, Jiang Liu leaped and sat on the head of Little White Dragon.

Jiang Liu, sitting on Little White Dragon’s head, flew back eastward, while Sun Wukong and the others showed no intention of following.

The speed of Little White Dragon’s flight was undoubtedly outstanding, and besides, the Taoist temple wasn’t far from the village where Zen Master Fahai was.

As a result, in just a moment, Jiang Liu, on Little White Dragon’s head, arrived at Xuanzang Temple in the village.

"Greetings, Holy Monk!" As Jiang Liu descended riding Little White Dragon, countless villagers all knelt down, paying homage to Jiang Liu.

"Everyone, please rise!" Jiang Liu spoke to the crowd and, without lingering much, walked straight into Xuanzang Temple.

At this moment, he also heard countless people outside shouting "Holy Monk," so many came out, just in time to see Jiang Liu, naturally bowing in prayer once again.

Jiang Liu rushed directly into the temple and indeed saw Zen Master Fahai lying on the bed, lifeless and clearly at peace.

"Holy Monk, you came a step too late, Zen Master Fahai has already passed away!"

As Jiang Liu walked directly toward Fahai’s bed, those present naturally understood that Jiang Liu was there for Fahai, so they spoke up.

"Hmm, I understand!" Jiang Liu said with a slight nod upon hearing this.

Looking at Fahai’s peaceful face, Jiang Liu actually felt a sense of happiness for him.

Judging by his appearance, this is a joyful passing.

However, ultimately, he was a step too late.

Jiang Liu pondered for a moment and tried throwing a Soul-Returning Spell at Fahai’s corpse to see what would happen.

The Soul-Returning Spell claims to resurrect those who died within an hour.

But since this wasn’t death by injury, rather a natural passing, he wasn’t sure if Fahai could be brought back.

A misty radiance gathered and then entered Fahai’s body.

But seeing Fahai’s form, still unchanged, it was evident the Soul-Returning Spell had failed.

"Alright, it seems those who died naturally aren’t within the ambit of the Soul-Returning Spell!"

Seeing his spell fail, Jiang Liu wasn’t disappointed.

After all, Jiang Liu was just trying it. If it worked, great, if not, there was nothing strange about it.

For Jiang Liu, Fahai’s Dharma name was conferred by him, and he truly appreciated Fahai, who managed Xuanzang Temple. For both emotional and logical reasons, it was fitting to come by when Fahai passed.

Since the spell had no effect, Jiang Liu had no intent to linger further and turned to leave.

Consider Fahai’s goodness throughout his life; surely if he reincarnates, it’ll be in a good family?

However, just as Jiang Liu was about to turn and leave, his footsteps slightly paused.

Though others might not have seen it, with Jiang Liu’s Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation level, he naturally saw two Yin Gods appear suddenly, arriving at Fahai’s bedside.

It was precisely the Black and White Impermanence.

"Greetings, Holy Monk!" Clearly, the Black and White Impermanence were there to guide Fahai’s lost soul but were startled upon seeing Jiang Liu, quickly bowing in salute.

"Hmm, you two, carry on with your duties!" Jiang Liu said with a slight nod upon seeing the Black and White Impermanence, not intending to intervene.

"But, Holy Monk..." The Black and White Impermanence both showed a look of trouble on their faces at Jiang Liu’s words.

"What’s the matter?" Jiang Liu raised his eyebrows slightly and asked curiously, seeing their expression.

"Holy Monk, did you take away this old monk’s lost soul?" Black Impermanence spoke with caution, asking Jiang Liu.

"Me? I haven’t taken Fahai’s lost soul!" Jiang Liu said, shaking his head at such a question.

"Yet, this old monk just breathed his last breath not long ago, theoretically, his lost soul should remain within his body for an hour! He’s not a cultivator, so his soul couldn’t have left his body!" Black Impermanence replied to Jiang Liu’s words.

"So, are you two doubting my words?" Jiang Liu asked with a slight frown, looking displeased.

"No, not at all, you’ve misunderstood, Holy Monk!"

Seeing Jiang Liu displeased, the Black and White Impermanence were startled and dared not admit doubt.

Though Master Xuanzang appeared amicable, known across realms and paths for his great compassion.

Yet Xuanzang’s fierce reputation was equally notorious across realms and paths.

Seeing the Black and White Impermanence yield, Jiang Liu nodded slightly, not saying much more.

However, Jiang Liu’s brows furrowed subtly; the Black and White Impermanence wouldn’t joke about such matters.

Fahai was indeed no cultivator, so why has his lost soul disappeared upon death?

Could there be some mystery here?

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu questioned the people around.

But all said Zen Master Fahai passed peacefully, with no unforeseen events.

Hint: Triggered mission "Lost Souls," mission requirements; successfully bring back Fahai’s missing lost soul. Mission success rewards 1.8 billion Experience Points and 1 Epic Level Treasure Chest.

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