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(Adapted from the novel 'Ancient Lords' by the writer A Squid Who Loves Diving from China Literature's website Qidian.com.)

(Ancient Lords)

(Episode 15)

You've been here for over a month. Your progress has been good recently.

You can study the first four levels of the Golden Armor.

Master, did you catch Zhenguan later on?

It was too late. He had already been taken away

by hidden accomplices from the cliff.

In the future, if you encounter him, be careful.

He may have become a half-demon.

Before Patriarch Bodhidharma entered Nirvana,

he had a fierce battle with a great demon.

The pure land he evolved was destroyed

and the boundary was broken.

Later generations of eminent monks hid the relics

in the stupa here to transform the land with the Buddha's teachings.

Only then did the peace of today come about.

Amitabha Buddha. Newcomers to the mountain

all experience this illusion of invasion.

If you calm your mind, everything will be fine.

There was also this feeling when I touched the stone gate.

There was also this feeling when I touched the stone gate. (Do not enter this gate of kindness and benevolence.)

(Do not enter this gate of kindness and benevolence.)

Is there any connection between them?

Amitabha Buddha.

Tang Shun was defeated here in the Six-path World.

The true energy circulating inside the stupa

is very beneficial for your cultivation of the Golden Armor.

I got it.

Zhenhui practiced Finger of Flower Picking much better than I thought.

He will soon reach the Basic Stage of Qi.

Perhaps it won't be long before he can catch up with you.

But I believe that you also have

the potential to make breakthrough.

The stupa has seven levels in total,

responsible for relic storage and suppression of demons.

The Fire Phoenix and the Ice Turtle

both have ancient demon bloodlines.

In the following days, you will practice the first four levels

of the Golden Armor with the help of their scattered breath.

OK.

This is much more terrifying than a steam sauna.

Why does it feel like my muscles

are slowly dissolving and restructuring?

So this bird is messing around.

It's the first level of Golden Armor.

Is it already this difficult?

Finally, I completed the first level of practice.

Fortunately, I have Iron Armor,

otherwise my skin would have been burnt

and I wouldn't have been able to persist.

The second and the third level, break!

Hehe.

I actually reach the third level of Golden Armor.

Hey, monk, let's negotiate.

Let me out. I know where the Demon Emperor's Collection is.

If you beg me nicely…

Look at you. We're just chatting casually.

Why are you getting so impatient?

Little monk, what's the use of this turtle shell technique?

Stop practicing and chat with me.

There are benefits to letting me out for you.

Hey, speaking of benefits,

we Flying Carp clan has survived many centuries.

My great-great-great-great-grandfather once…

What a lousy bird. It's not only ugly but also a chatterbox,

always delaying my cultivation.

This is…

The First Move of Ananda's Breaking Swordsmanship,

Cleansing Move.

So that's how it is.

Senior Brother, what are you doing?

Do you know when Master started practicing

Ananda's Breaking Swordsmanship?

About a month and a half ago.

Why did he practice swordsmanship?

Senior brother, isn't he practicing swordsmanship just to teach you?

What?

Wasn't it you who always said you wanted

to practice swordsmanship?

Why is the master so kind to us,

who are neither our relatives nor friends?

Neither our relatives nor friends? He is our Master.

Master.

By the way, junior brother, why didn't you go to practice today?

I opened up my elixir field yesterday, and Master allowed me

to rest for a day and even rewarded me with some snacks.

Great. Keep eating.

Finger of Flower Picking is the most difficult technique in Jinchan.

Many people cannot open up their elixir field after three years.

I didn't expect Zhenhui to learn so quickly.

Senior brother, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?

Is it because Master didn't give you a snack just now?

I should have saved you a piece just now.

No, it's just some issues with my cultivation.

You cultivation?

My Golden Armor is stuck at the third level

and I can't figure it out.

Senior brother, you have already reached

the third level of cultivation.

Reaching the fourth level is just a matter of time.

I just don't know when this time will come.

That's why I'm feeling frustrated.

Senior brother, patience is key in this matter.

Master has said that during practice,

one should have a clear mind and focus.

At first, I didn't understand, but later I found out that during practice,

it's best to not think about anything.

Not think about anything. Have a clear mind.

Zhenhui has truly reached such a state.

Senior, it's fortunate that there is still one left.

Here you are.

Don't be sad, senior brother.

Have a snack, get some rest,

and continue to work hard tomorrow.

You will definitely break through.

Snack.

Snack.

Zhenhui's words are correct.

But I still need to find a chance

to shut up that damn bird's mouth.

Is the eagle trying to force it over there?

Focus. Focus.

It's best to not think about anything.

Before, I only focused on the Golden Armor itself,

just treating it as a life-saving move.

But I never thought about its similarities

with other techniques.

Welcome to the world of reincarnation.

Hurry up and fetch water.

Wait for me.

This stinky sweeper really doesn't know what's good for him.

Slaughter all beings and become a Buddha.

I would rather go back alive.

Is it your turn to speak?

Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for them?

Do you believe me, little monk?

The suffering of the world is endless, but purity remains.

My name is Jiang Zhiwei, the disciple of Xijian Pavilion.

You're here.

Break the precepts and leave the world.

The world is like a furnace, breaking my Buddha's heart.

Monk, no method will work for you.

You will fail again this time.

Break the precepts and leave the world.

The world is like a furnace, breaking my Buddha's heart.

The physical and mental torture I endure is like a furnace,

repeatedly beating my inner and outer body.

The external demon is like a furnace,

while the inner demon is like carbon.

How could it suddenly fail? Is the human mind so fragile?

You, you, you. Let go of me quickly!

Don't you know respecting the elder and the wise?

This is…

I'll use my socks to stuff your mouth!

I reached the fourth level of Golden Armor.

Unexpectedly, Ananda's Breaking Swordsmanship

not only can be used to kill people,

but also can be used

for self-cultivation.

It harmonizes very well with the Golden Armor.

Every strike is tempering the mind.

This is the essence of Ananda's Breaking Swordsmanship.

Earthquake.

Cleansing Move. Cleansing for others; cleansing for myself.

These two are really causing trouble.

I wonder how mysterious and magical the last four moves

of Ananda's Breaking Swordsmanship are.

They actually fear me.

Why are you here so early today?

Could it be that you can't bear the temperature for the time being?

Haste makes waste. I have given you too much pressure.

Don't be discouraged.

Master, I have reached the fourth level of Golden Armor.

What?

I didn't embarrass you, right?

Master, I'm going to Wuguan Hall.

Naughty boy.

It seems my reputation has spread far and wide.

Senior, you're overthinking it. It must be because of me.

You go back first. It's my turn to be on duty today.

Hey, senior brother, haven't you always wanted

to practice Finger of Flower Picking?

It seems like the Golden Armor suits you the best.

I'm going to take a nap.

If Master Uncle comes to check, remember to wake me up.