"Heretic," Wula said coldly.

"Heresy," Xinyuan's expression changed, showing anger.

Currently, the foundation of Buddhism lies in the word "good." Regardless of whether this so-called goodness is genuine or fake, the followers truly believe in this religion because of the compassion and goodness of Buddhism.

If we agree with Qing Yu's words, and such words are spread today, how should Buddhism respond?

Therefore, these words must not be agreed upon.

"What I have said is based on the principles of the Three Dharma Seals. How could it be heretical? If you refute these words, you are the ones speaking heresy," Qing Yu said calmly.

The Three Dharma Seals are the "Impermanence Seal, All Dharma has No Self Seal, Nirvana Silence Seal." Anything that conforms to these three principles is the true law of Buddha, like a seal used as proof, hence named Dharma Seal.

This is like a stamp, it is an emblem to distinguish between the true and false of Buddhist teachings. Any teaching that contradicts the Three Dharma Seals, even if spoken by the Buddha himself, is not the ultimate meaning; anything that aligns with the Three Dharma Seals, even if not spoken by the Buddha himself, can be treated as Buddha's words.

Qing Yu, using this reasoning to debate, naturally occupies the moral high ground.

"If anyone says the Tathagata has spoken teachings, it is slandering Buddha," Xinyuan replied.

This saying is from the "Diamond Sutra," the complete saying is "Subhuti, do not say Tathagata has this thought: 'I must speak the Dharma.' Do not say that. Why is that? If anyone says Tathagata has spoken teachings, it is slandering Buddha, because they do not understand my words."

The general meaning is that you shouldn't keep repeating what I say; if someone is always saying Tathagata said this or that, they are slandering Buddha, because they do not understand the meaning of my words.

Xinyuan's words are criticizing Qing Yu for using the Three Dharma Seals as the basis for his teachings, countering that Qing Yu is slandering Buddha.

"I have the Three Dharma Seals in me, how could I not understand what the Tathagata said?"

The Buddha rune on Qing Yu's brow glowed in response, and anyone who looked directly at his brow could read the meaning of the True Dharma from this Buddha rune.

He was blatantly suggesting, "I have the anti-counterfeit label on my forehead, and you're saying I'm slandering Buddha?"

It must be said, this Dharma Seal was indeed effective. The monks near the Floating Platform originally listening to the debate between Qing Yu, Xinyuan, and Wula harbored anger in their hearts, wanting to directly kill this slanderer of Buddha.

However, seeing the Dharma Seal emerge on Qing Yu's brow, some began to waver, their Buddha heart was on the brink of collapse.

The monks who could approach the Floating Platform were at least in the True Pill Realm. Martial artists of such a Realm were shaken in their mental state after seeing the Three Dharma Seals, their faith on the verge of collapse. It's interesting indeed.

Faith is something that, when firm, can make a believer unshakeable, even in the face of life-and-death danger, their sincere heart remains unbroken.

But as long as the method is right, the more devout the believer, the more fragile they become. Just like when Qing Yu revealed the Three Dharma Seals, some Buddhist martial artists, though having practiced to the True Pill Realm, could not avoid the crisis of their mental state collapsing.

For martial artists, faith is more a detriment than a benefit.

With the Three Dharma Seals, as long as Qing Yu's words did not deviate from their meaning, they were considered Buddhist Teachings, equivalent to what the Buddha said himself.

"Two Buddhist friends, do you have any rebuttals?" Qing Yu stood up tall, hands behind his back, and asked calmly.

"Buddhist friend, do you know what the original meaning of our Zen Sect is?"

Wula said nothing, but Xinyuan suddenly changed the subject.

"Enlightenment," Qing Yu replied.

Having absorbed many insights from Buddhism, although these insights were not from good people, they were worthy of their monk identity, well-versed in the essence of Buddhism.

"Enlightenment, not seeking other Buddhas. My heart holds Buddha, self-Buddha is true Buddha, if there is no Buddha in my heart, where could one seek Buddha?"

Xinyuan also stood up, "Our Zen Sect is a special transmission outside the teachings, transmitting heart by heart. Buddhist friend wishes to use the Three Dharma Seals to create obstacles within our sect, but you should not even think about it."

The Three Dharma Seals indeed hold authority, but it depends on who it's used against. For those who blindly believe, it is naturally effective, but for true enlightened Zen masters who insult Buddha and ancestors in daily practice, it's no better than dogshit.

"To gain proper understanding, do not be swayed by others, meet inside or outside with a sword, if meeting Buddha kill Buddha, if meeting Arhat kill Arhat, if meeting parents kill parents, if meeting relatives kill relatives, seek liberation, unshackled by things, freely transcending."

Xinyuan extended his hand and clenched his fist, an overwhelming majestic Buddha force reverberated instantly, golden Buddha's appearance manifested in the sky.

Seeking enlightenment, unbound by material. Xinyuan's words explained breaking free from attachments and constraints, but the cold and stern look in his eyes made Qing Yu believe that if something blocked his way, Xinyuan could truly kill Buddha if he met Buddha, kill Ghost if he met Ghost, and kill all who obstructed him.

"Fine awareness," Qing Yu clapped his hands, "but your words and deeds also prove the futility of Buddhist law."

"To save the world, with compassion at heart, are all mere words. You all struggle in the Sea of Suffering, how to talk about saving the world. The foundation of Buddhist law lies in emptiness, yet I believe it goes beyond emptiness."

"Buddhist teachings are all illusory, compassion is empty words, salvation is too absurd. Beyond emptiness, I add false and grand. Buddhist principles, all false, grand, and empty. In the end, only power can reign supreme!"

Qing Yu stood with hands behind his back, a Tathagata Dharma Form appeared behind him, radiating golden light, standing in opposition to Xinyuan's Buddha's appearance, dyeing the sky golden.

In terms of Buddha Energy, Qing Yu's Dharma image was no weaker than Xinyuan's, both their images emitted golden Buddha light, enveloping the entire Great Zen Temple and the surrounding mountains, as if entering Buddha Country.

"Buddhist friend's actions have entered the Demon Path, let this humble monk guide you back from the brink."

Xinyuan lightly exclaimed and punched, Infinite Brightness gathered at his fist's edge, striking out, illuminating all directions.

The Infinite Brightness Fist, one of the Absolute Skills of the Great Zen Temple, requires a heart of brightness to unleash the Brightness Fist. Xinyuan's punch was struck out, light filling the sky, having already mastered the Infinite Brightness Fist to its peak.

Yet amidst the Infinite Brightness, golden Buddha light also shone, confronting the Brightness Fist without losing ground.

Tathagata Divine Palm·Buddha Light First Appearance.

Qing Yu remained standing, unmoving, but the Tathagata Dharma Form behind him extended a palm, a swastika rune in the palm blooming with Buddha light, countering light with light, not losing ground.

Both parties' Buddha light clashed, the brightness occluded, echoing ceaselessly. If the aftermath of their attacks leaked, the nearly ten thousand monks gathered in the arena would suffer tragic deaths, more than half in an instant.

"Amitabha."

Wula's body sank, landing atop the Floating Platform, raising his voice, "All monks, chant."

The invisible thought instantly entered the hearts of the monks, guided by this, all monks shed their panic, calmly chanting scriptures, waves of Buddhist chants resounded, manifesting countless swastika runes of varying sizes.

This time, it was driven by True Qi, Heart and Qi Unity, nearly ten thousand monks chanting in unison, manifesting Pure Saint Dharma, Buddha Energy guided by Wula, gathered atop the Floating Platform, instantly unfolding a Buddha Light Shield, defending against all impacts.

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