Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi

In his heart, he clearly understood that being able to single-handedly kill a Golden Core level Yin Demon meant that Elder Qingxu’s strength and methods were definitely not inferior to Ancestor Heze or Lady Baiyu!

And both of them were already long-established Late Stage Golden Core powerhouses.

"Now, are you finally convinced?"

The Passing Arhat glanced at Zhenhui, his tone calm:

"In the beginning, it was you who volunteered and eagerly asked to meet this Elder Qingxu from Da Li. At that time, I knew you harbored much discontent in your heart."

"From a young age, you were exceptionally intelligent and outstanding, far surpassing others of your age. With many elders’ protection and the respect of your peers, it’s inevitable that your mind became frivolous and you viewed yourself too highly. This is a significant flaw in your mental realm!"

"When I agreed to let you receive this Elder Qingxu, it was precisely to temper your spirit, to let you understand that there is always someone stronger out there."

Monk Zhenhui felt deep shame upon hearing this, and after a long pause, he said in a low voice:

"Master’s painstaking efforts, I have only realized today, truly ashamed to have failed your kindness."

"It’s good that you understand."

The Passing Arhat nodded and said:

"You are still young, with boundless potential, and having been born in our Mani Temple, practicing the top Divinity Transformation Scripture of our temple, you will have plenty of opportunities in the future to contend with this Elder Qingxu."

"However, at the moment, you are far from ready; it’s a time for patient consolidation."

With that, he paused, then spoke:

"You may leave now. Reflect well on your cultivation, and do not slack off."

"Yes!"

Monk Zhenhui respectfully withdrew.

After he left, the Passing Arhat retracted his gaze, and a strand of Divine Thought silently entered the Divine Travel Array.

Meanwhile:

In the Changle Palace, Zhang Yao, seated in the Sealed Demon Hall, immediately sensed something.

The strand of Divine Thought he left beneath the meditation mat in the Divine Travel Array touched a wisp of ethereal, mist-like Divine Thought, and an aged voice came:

"Elder Qingxu, this humble monk is Tongxing. I have long admired your reputation."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao immediately dared not show any negligence, responding with his Divine Thought:

"I don’t deserve it; the reputation of the Passing Arhat is renowned, and it is I who have long admired it."

He indeed did not expect that his achievement of independently killing a Golden Core Yin Demon would alarm the renowned ’Eight Direction Passes,’ the current master of the Great Awakening Hall and foremost Golden Body Arhat.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the Passing Arhat got to the point:

"This time, Hermit Qingxu, your ability to single-handedly kill a Golden Core level Yin Demon is truly admirable."

"According to the regulations of the Merit List, based on the demonic qi detection assessment, this Golden Core level Yin Demon is worth 165,000 merit points!"

"Since you single-handedly vanquished it, these 165,000 merit points belong to you alone."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao felt a bit of joy in his heart.

Killing a Golden Core level Yin Demon equals more than a decade of hard work; if such opportunities arise a few more times, it would greatly accelerate his accumulation of merit points.

"Thank you, Passing Arhat."

After expressing his routine gratitude, Zhang Yao exchanged a few more courtesies, and the Passing Arhat prepared to withdraw his Divine Thought.

Before leaving, the Passing Arhat suddenly mentioned inviting Zhang Yao to the Great Awakening Hall for a meeting during the Mani Temple ceremony to be held seven years later.

Zhang Yao didn’t find anything improper about it and naturally agreed, arranging to meet in seven years, with Monk Zhenhui, a disciple of the Passing Arhat, as his guide.

"Then it’s a deal."

"This humble monk is very much looking forward to our meeting in seven years."

After leaving these words, the Passing Arhat withdrew his Divine Thought.