RNP Chapter 29 The Hidden Dangers of Demonic Possession
Chapter 29 The Hidden Dangers of Demonic Possession
Inside the Temple of the Gods, a burst of colorful light appeared in front of the time machine, revealing Shang Yun's figure as he slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were deep and unfathomable, seemingly able to see through everything, taking in the myriad aspects of the world. Those eyes held the vicissitudes of life, witnessing the impermanence of birth, aging, sickness, and death; the intertwining of joy and sorrow; the glory of success and the devastation of failure. He observed with detachment the plight and grief of the helpless and defeated, and also the emotional fluctuations of the joyful and the painful, seemingly detached from worldly affairs. His eyes seemed to hold the weight of countless years, having endured countless cycles of tribulations, comprehending the Buddhist principle of emptiness, his gaze filled with the serene clarity of profound enlightenment.
"It seems you've grasped a lot! Would you like to continue?" Mr. Bobo exclaimed, having witnessed all the changes Shang Yun brought about after each teleportation.
Shang Yun did not answer Mr. Bobo's question. He slowly closed his eyes again, still clasped his hands together, and sat cross-legged.
"Don't disturb him. He seems to be breaking through a bottleneck. How many lifetimes has this kid experienced? His eyes are too deep and too ruthless. He's controlling himself, preventing himself from going down the path of ruthlessness." The Celestial appeared behind Mr. Bobo, stopping him from continuing to question Shang Yun.
“The machine started 517 times, and he experienced 517 lives,” Mr. Bobo said to the gods, looking at the numbers displayed on the machine.
"No wonder," the god sighed. "He has witnessed almost all the impermanence of life. What he will learn next depends on his destiny."
The two of them watched Shang Yun quietly for an unknown amount of time.
At this moment, Shang Yun's state was strange. His aura would sometimes swell, as if he were about to break through his realm and greatly increase his strength; other times it would contract, making him seem like an ordinary person, weak and frail; still other times it would appear and disappear, as if he had never existed. Gradually, Shang Yun's aura calmed down and stopped fluctuating. He stood up, opened his eyes, which were no longer deep, but were still clear. His body did not move, yet it seemed to sway with the wind. A gentle breeze passed over his body as if passing through nothingness, without any obstruction.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, host. After experiencing five hundred lifetimes of reincarnation and gaining insights into five hundred lifetimes of life, you have come to understand the Heart Sutra of the Great Perfection of Wisdom, realized the illusory and impermanent nature of the self, pursued personal liberation, and elevated your spiritual realm to the state of emptiness of the five aggregates."
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, host. You have broken through to the third level of the Heart Sutra. Your current realm is Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness."
"Ding!"
"Danger! The host has experienced five hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, and his mind and nature have oscillated between extreme passion, detachment, and annihilation. Now, guided by the supreme truth of the Heart Sutra, the host has come to understand the emptiness of the four elements and the emptiness of the five aggregates, but he cannot fully comprehend the true meaning of 'emptiness of phenomena,' which also does not exist in the objective world. The host's mind and nature may be at risk of demonic possession. It is hoped that the host will study the Heart Sutra and find a solution within it."
Possessed by demonic possession?!
"Open the properties panel!"
Host: Shang Yun
Age: 19 years old
Heart Sutra: Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra
Realm: The Five Aggregates are Empty (Form is like a dream, an illusion, a bubble; Sensation is like a floating flower drifting on water; Perception is like a drifting cloud without a fixed abode; Movement is like an autumn leaf drifting aimlessly; Consciousness is like a speck of dust scattered in the wind; With the Five Aggregates empty, the mind naturally finds peace.), Entering Demonic Realm? Hidden Realm (Ultimate Emotion and Nature? Forgetting Emotion and Severing Nature? Absolutely Destroying Emotion and Nature?)
Supernatural Powers: **Divine Eye (Can see the suffering and joy of all beings in the six realms, and all forms and colors in the world, without obstruction. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can see through objects within a radius of 100 meters.)** **Divine Ear (Can hear the languages of beings in the six realms, expressing their joys and sorrows, and all sounds in the world. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can clearly hear all sounds within a radius of 100 meters.)** **Knowledge of Past Lives (Can know one's own and all beings in the six realms' past lives and deeds. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can perceive the experiences of others in this life.)**
Cultivation Method: The Threefold Prajna Heart Sutra (Compiled from the Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra, a supreme method of Qi cultivation; the current stage is Refining the Spirit and Returning to Emptiness.)
Martial Arts: Vajra Prajna Power Level 1 (Compiled from the Heart Sutra, a supreme method of energy cultivation that can be integrated into any combat technique. Its power is unparalleled, comprehensively enhancing physical attributes. When activated, a Vajra Dharma Image forms outside the body. As long as the Dharma Image remains intact, it can reflect all damage. There is no upper limit to its level; with each level advancement, physical attributes double.), Demon Transformation (???)
Combat Techniques: Turtle School, Kamehameha Wave, World Shock Palm, Zen Awakening: Spirit Evasion Technique, Zen Meditation: Void Realm, Demon Transformation (???)
His realm improved, and his mind reached the state of enlightenment where the five aggregates are empty. His cultivation technique also improved, reaching the level of refining the spirit and returning to emptiness. In his previous life on Earth, this would have been considered a human immortal, enough to dominate the mortal world. However, in the world of Dragon Ball, he was alright in the early stages, but he would still be abused later on.
But what does it mean that the realm has seen demonic possession and the martial arts and combat techniques have also seen demonic transformation?
"9527, what does 'entering the demonic realm' mean? And what is the use of 'transforming into a demon'?" Shang Yun sensed something was wrong, but couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he hurriedly asked 9527.
"The host has experienced five hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, comprehending human emotions, and his state of mind has wavered between deep affection and indifference. However, both deep affection and indifference are contrary to Zen meditation, and are demonic paths for Zen meditation. Therefore, no matter which side the host's mind leans towards, he will be possessed by demons, and there is a risk that all previous efforts will be in vain." 9527's mechanical voice sounded, still devoid of any emotion.
"As for demonic transformation, it is something that the host may comprehend after entering the demonic state. The attributes and strength of the ability are determined by the host's mindset when entering the demonic state."
"Is there a way to resolve the potential problems?" Shang Yun asked.
"Yes, improve your mental state. Don't worry, host. This is an inevitable path for Zen practitioners. Mental state is ethereal and anything is possible. There will be tests at every stage. Just remember to keep your mind steady and don't..." 9527's voice stopped abruptly.
"What? 9527?! What's wrong with you?!" Shang Yun was anxious. The strongest Nirvana Enlightenment System was the foundation for his survival in the Dragon Ball world, and he absolutely could not afford any problems.
“Tch…tch…no…no…no…” 9527 seems to have malfunctioned.
After a long while, 9537's voice rang out again: "Please cultivate diligently, host."
"9527! What happened to you just now?!" Shang Yun asked anxiously when he heard that 9527 had returned to normal.
“Please cultivate diligently, host. He… is… watching…” After another series of intermittent voices, 9527 fell silent.
"9527, are you there?"
"Yes, host."
"Who is he?" Shang Yun felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly asked 9527.
"...Please cultivate diligently, host."
"Didn't he tell you to tell me? Or did you not know either?"
"...Please cultivate diligently, host."
"Is he very powerful? Is he the one who created you?"
"...Please cultivate diligently, host."
"Okay, it seems you really can't say."
"...Please cultivate diligently, host."
"I will cultivate myself diligently."