chapter 63

Shaoshi Mountain, Shaolin Temple. In the grand Hall of Great Strength, a sacred and solemn tonsure ceremony was being held.

It was for the two new disciples, the second direct disciple, Wu Tian, and the third generation disciple, Wu Neng, to be tonsured.

Xuanxin put his palms together and stood in front of the golden Buddha statue. His expression was solemn and dignified.

Wu Tian was a smart and intelligent five-year-old, and Wu Neng was full of righteousness, wisdom, and experience.

He knelt in front of Xuanxin respectfully and seriously.

Wu Zhen stood at the side, mature and steady. Beside Xuanxin stood Xuan Gang and Xuan Yuan.

"Today, I will tonsure you."

"From now on, when you join Shaolin, you must abide by the Buddhist rules and precepts."

Xuanxin picked up the Shaolin register and personally recorded the names of Wu Tian and Wu Neng, the two new disciples.

From now on, the number of people in Shaolin Temple increased to six.

There were three people in the 'Xuan' generation, the abbot Xuanxin and the two senior brothers, Xuangang Xuanyuan.

There were three people in the 'Wu' generation, the first direct disciple, Wu Zhen, the second direct disciple, Wu Tian, and the third generation disciple, Wu Neng.

The composition of Shaolin Temple's monks was also quite peculiar.

Xuanxin, Xuan Yuan, and Xuan Gang. These three senior brothers were raised by the old monk, Hui Neng.

They were only in their early twenties.

Shaolin Temple currently had the highest seniority, and there were only three people in the 'Xuan' generation.

The 'Wu' generation, Wu Zhen and Wu Tian, were the direct disciples of the abbot. One was an Old Man, and the other was a five-year-old child.

The new third generation disciple, Wu Neng, had the lowest status in Shaolin Temple. Now, he was the real number one martial arts master in Shaolin Temple.

Wu Neng had the martial strength of the Xiantian Full Circle!

Moreover, his status in the secular world was also very unusual.

"Disciple Wuneng thanks the abbot."

"Disciple Wu Tian thanks Master."

Wu Tian and Wu Neng, who were kneeling in front of Xuanxin, respectfully bowed to Xuanxin.

Henceforth, they were Shaolin monks in name and in name.

Now that Du Tongfu had fulfilled his wish to become a monk in Shaolin, his heart was filled with indescribable excitement.

Xuanxin put his palms together and solemnly recited, "Those who enter my Shaolin must obey the Four Majestic Rites and the Ten Commandments."

"The Four Majestic Manners, sleep like a bow, sit like a bell, walk like the wind, and stand like a nail."

"The Ten Commandments: abstain from killing, stealing, lust, and drunkenness. Abstain from sitting on high and wide beds. Abstain from eating at different times. Abstain from eating fragrant flowers. Abstain from using fragrant oil. Abstain from giving birth to gold, silver, and treasures."

Next, it was basically a formality, but the sense of ceremony was still very important.

Especially for Wu Neng, this ceremony was very important to him.

It was very important.

With this ceremony, he could truly confirm his identity as a monk in Shaolin.

Next was the shaving. This shaving was mainly for Wu Neng. Wu Tian, a five-year-old child, had no hair.

He was a little bald.

Xuanxin's face was sacred and solemn.

He picked up the iron scissors. When strands of white hair fell from Wu Neng's head, he was dignified and solemn. He whispered, "Three thousand strands of worry, each strand is better than the last."

"Remove all intentions, and replace them with ignorance."

"Cut away the three thousand strands of worry, and stay alone beside the lamp and ancient Buddha."

Every word of Xuan Xin's contained the wisdom of Buddhism and Chan Ji.

Wu Tian and Wu Neng were officially Shaolin's disciples in terms of Dharma.

Finally, he marked Wu Tian and Wu Neng's heads with precepts.

The whole shaving and accepting ceremony was over.

"Wu Neng."

Xuanxin's gaze turned to Wu Neng, who had just finished shaving and put on Shaolin's new monk robe.

"Yes, Master."

Wu Neng hurriedly responded with a look of reverence.

"Buddha has shown up and bestowed the bell and drum tower. Take them to clean up the weeds near the bell and drum tower."

"Wu Tian, stay."

Now that the bell and drum tower had appeared, the next step was to arrange for Wu Neng, a martial monk who had completed the Connate Realm.

This bell-ringing tool man would ring the bell in Shaolin Temple every day from now on.

"Yes."

Wu Neng's breathing was rapid, and he responded with excitement.

Xuan Yuan, Xuan Gang, and the eldest disciple Wu Zhen's eyes lit up with ecstasy. They knew about the Great Buddha's Hall.

Such a magnificent golden wall, such a magnificent hall, was the communication between the abbot and Buddha.

Then Buddha showed up and bestowed it.

Unexpectedly, not long after, the abbot communicated with Buddha again, and Buddha showed up and bestowed the bell and drum tower.

It was a pity that they did not witness this Buddhist miracle with their own eyes at that time.

Wu Neng led Xuan Yuan, Xuan Gang, and Wu Zhen out of the Great Buddha's Hall in a hurry and visited the bell and drum tower in shock …

In the Great Buddha's Hall, Xuanxin sat cross-legged in front of the golden Buddha statue, looking at his second disciple Wu Tian.

The little guy's Spiritual Qi was natural.

His big, pure eyes looked at Xuanxin curiously.

"Master, hee hee hee …"

Wu Tian, who was wearing a new monk robe, looked like a cute little Buddhist monk. He ran happily to Xuanxin.

He hugged Xuanxin's arm and smiled innocently.

"Come, sit down."

Xuanxin shook his head and pressed the little guy in front of him helplessly.

Fortunately, Wu Tian, the little guy, was very obedient.

He was not a very naughty child.

Immediately, he sat down obediently and earnestly looked at his master whom he had completely relied on.

"Today, I will teach you how to practice martial arts. You must learn seriously."

Xuanxin took out the Level Nine martial arts technique, Embracing Buddha Skill, from his arms and prepared to teach Wu Tian how to practice martial arts.

Now Xuanxin deeply realized the shortcomings of Shaolin in martial arts.

Learning martial arts had to start from a child.

Or else, Wu Zhen was an old man in his sixties. Furthermore, he was a weather-beaten old man.

It was already too late for him to practice martial arts now.

Wu Zhen could now feel the internal Qi and break through the acquired first hurdle. It was already a great opportunity and great fortune.

He was favored by God.

"Yes, master."

The little fellow Wu Tian's eyes were immediately filled with curiosity as he nodded seriously and replied.

So Xuanxin began to teach Wu Tian from the most basic knowledge.

What he did not expect was that the little guy was so smart that he could learn the basic things as soon as he was taught. Basically, Xuanxin only said a little.

Then Wu Tian drew inferences about other things from one example and soon understood.

This kind of intelligence, this kind of quick-wittedness, to tell the truth, made Xuanxin very surprised. Basically, the little guy Wu Tian did not spend much effort.

He already knew how to feel the internal Qi.

Learning martial arts, for Wu Tian, seemed to open a skill set by God for him.

Things that were extremely difficult for others were natural for Wu Tian.

"Is this little guy a super genius?"

When Xuan Xin saw Wu Tian sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, trying to comprehend his Inner Qi, he suddenly gasped.

His face was full of shock and disbelief.

How long had it been?

The second direct disciple was only a five-year-old toddler. The little guy had already comprehended the inner qi and mastered the Virgin Buddha Embracing Technique.

He smoothly broke through the acquired first hurdle.

It should be known that Embracing Buddha Skill was a Level Nine martial arts technique. This top internal skill was extremely difficult to master and practice.

Unexpectedly, Wu Tian managed to cultivate it as easily as eating and drinking.

This kind of talent was far inferior to Xuan Gang.