Chapter 528 - 527
The audience below all nodded in agreement, thinking this person’s words made sense. Although most of them found the translator’s half-baked, disjointed speech quite awkward, it didn’t stop everyone from feeling, at the beginning when Ye Tian spoke, that they all had the Buddha Heart.
"Amitabha, well said, well said. After listening to the young friend’s speech, this old monk has truly experienced a profound realization. May I ask, young friend, which Sect do you hail from?"
The old Monk who was among those masters Ye Tian had seen while he was below now stood up, holding a golden Nine Dragon Zen Staff and walked over.
Indeed, he’s a high monk. Ye Tian inwardly sighed with respect. This old monk was much more impressive than those so-called Divine Monks who are always posting on social media. With each step, he influenced the subtle Qi Flow around him, each step was as if stepping through Kunlun, and although his steps were silent, a breeze followed. If not for the stage being built of stone slabs, one would have expected dust to be stirred up. Comparatively, the Nine Dragon Zen Staff in the monk’s hand seemed a bit like a showpiece, probably more for appearance’s sake. Ye Tian had no idea where these people inside China had found such an intimidating old monk, and it was certainly beyond his expectations.
Ye Tian brought his hands together, bowed, and said, "I am not a disciple of any Sect. I’ve merely practiced Wild Fox Zen at leisure. As for Buddhist principles, I’ve only grazed the surface. Today, I came here with the intent to learn and did not mean to offend any Zen Masters here. If there were any improper remarks made, I hope you will all be forgiving."
After finishing speaking, Ye Tian still maintained his hands folded in respect and bowed, meanwhile, not forgetting to turn and greet the lama behind him with a bow. Seeing his humility, the audience’s impression of him greatly improved. Seeing this, the lama across him could not remain angry and returned the gesture before stepping back.
Ye Tian turned around and asked, "May I know which Buddhist temple does the great master belong to, and what is your dharma name?"
"I am Ku Rong, just a simple bell-striking monk from the Two Zen Temple."