The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1525: Chapter 1526: Boundless Gate

At this moment, the elderly sweeper also smiled at him with approval, nodding slightly. Although Ye Mo had not yet eradicated the evil aura from his body, he had cleansed his heart of it. Once one’s heart is rid of evil aura, cleansing the body of it becomes significantly easier.

If you don’t cleanse the evil aura from your heart first, even after you remove it from your body, it will reappear eventually. Only by purging it from the heart is one truly cleansed.

Moreover, the benefits of removing evil aura are not just about passing through the Boundless Gate. With the evil aura gone, one’s body feels lighter, and one’s strength will increase significantly. Evil aura is like dirt on the body; if left unchecked, it accumulates. If cleansed, it naturally feels more comfortable.

"I only need to remove the evil aura from my body, and then I should be completely free of it!"

Ye Mo slowly opened his eyes and began reciting the chant once again.

This time, it was entirely different from the last. Previously, when the chant approached Ye Mo’s body, it would shatter instantly. This time, the chant directly penetrated the surface of Ye Mo’s body, and each verse reduced a portion of his evil aura.

"This boy is indeed a genius. Just comprehending the Damo Curse took only a day, and with two days left, removing the evil aura from his body will be a breeze. It is not without reason that he has come this far at such a young age. If he maintains this pace on his cultivation path, his achievements might surpass those of the Thousand Firmaments Blade."

The elderly sweeper couldn’t even recall his own age anymore, but he had presented the Damo Curse over a hundred times. Yet, not a single recipient, all geniuses of their time, fully comprehended it; none had achieved the speed Ye Mo did.

Ye Mo continued removing the evil aura from his body for nearly two days. Afterward, he opened his eyes, stood up, and an unprecedented feeling of comfort surged over him.

This feeling was akin to a person who hasn’t bathed for ten years finally taking a shower; the refreshing sensation is indescribable.

In short, this comprehension of the Damo Curse holds significant meaning for Ye Mo’s future cultivation path.

"Old master, thank you for the Damo Curse!"

Ye Mo stood up and returned the Damo Curse to its rightful owner.

"The Damo Curse is meant to help you remove evil aura. There’s no need for thanks. Since you’ve already cleansed yourself, you can leave the Scripture Pavilion now!"

Saying this, the elderly sweeper resumed his cleaning, tirelessly sweeping although not a speck of dust remained, a detail that puzzled Ye Mo greatly.

At this moment, a Saintess in a flowing white gown slowly approached, saying, "The Boundless Gate is about to open; have you cleared the evil aura from your body?"

"Do you want to take a sniff?"

Ye Mo chuckled, looking at the Saintess as he seemed to see a black line flash across her head. He then straightened himself sincerely, "I have comprehended the Damo Curse given by the master and have now completely removed the evil aura."

"You comprehended the Damo Curse?"

Upon hearing Ye Mo’s words, the previously slightly angry Saintess turned to surprise, "The Damo Curse from the ancestor is not something anyone is qualified to comprehend. It’s surprising not only that the ancestor gave it to you, but also that you comprehended it within three days. It seems choosing you to fight for the Shariputra was indeed the right decision."

Ye Mo shrugged helplessly and did not respond.

"Let’s go; I’ll take you to the Boundless Gate now!"

The Saintess led the way out, with Ye Mo following closely behind. After a moment, the Saintess took Ye Mo into the Boundless Temple.

Upon entering the temple, a massive Buddha statue, the Buddha of Boundless, appeared before them, towering at a height of a hundred zhang. Standing before it, one felt immensely small.

This Buddha of Boundless wore a kasaya, its hands clasped together, with a smiling face and eyes like an endless ocean.

Inside the Boundless Temple were three other individuals, alongside the Buddhist Sect Master, were two bald disciples who greeted Ye Mo as he entered.

"Since Ye Mo has arrived, prepare to pass through the Boundless Gate!"

The Buddhist Sect Master announced.

"Where is this Boundless Gate?"

Ye Mo inquired out of curiosity.

"Ye Mo, what do you feel when looking into the eyes of the Buddha of Boundless?"

The Saintess pointed at the head of the Buddha of Boundless.

"Vastness!"

Ye Mo uttered two words.

"Indeed, actually, the eyes of the Buddha of Boundless are the Boundless Gate. As they say, Boundless Ocean—it requires passing through the Boundless Gate and crossing the Boundless Sea to reach the other shore, which is where the Buddha Gate resides."

As the Saintess spoke, her eyes showed a trace of longing. The Boundless Gate opens once every hundred years, and she had never ventured inside. Naturally, she harbored a deep yearning for the Buddha Gate; otherwise, she wouldn’t have become the Buddhist Saintess at the age of six.

To become a Buddhist Saintess, one must adhere to the Buddha Gate’s strict rules; breaking even one rule and being discovered would strip her of her title.

Thus, Jiumo Xin’s mission to the Buddha Gate, given her Saintess status, carries significant advantages.

"Ye Mo, Jiumo Xin, Kongwen, Jie Huai, you four are our final hope to help the ancient Buddha clan contest for the Shariputra. Do your best!"

The Buddhist Sect Master said, "There’s no time to waste; begin your journey now!"

"Yes!"

The four individuals nodded in agreement.

Kongwen was the first to dive into the eyes of the Buddha of Boundless, with Jie Huai following closely behind, while Ye Mo and the Saintess joined them into the Buddha’s eyes.

Swoosh!

Upon entering the Boundless Sea, Ye Mo felt as though he had truly entered a vast ocean. Yet the seawater did not wet his clothes.

The waters of the Boundless Sea relentlessly crashed against Ye Mo’s body, but he remained unshaken, allowing the waves to splash upon him.

"Ye Mo, entering the Boundless Sea, there are three waves. Each wave equates to a trial. The first trial assesses whether you have any evil aura; if discovered, the wave returns you directly to the Boundless Gate. The second trial examines your Six Senses Purification. As for the third trial, the Sect Master mentioned it determines our ability to reach the Buddha Gate. Passing it allows entrance to the Buddha Gate."

The first two trials require one to be free of evil aura and achieve Six Senses Purification. The last trial changes situationally and determines the fate of the Buddhist disciples.

The first Boundless Tsunami swept over them; all four passed simultaneously, as expected. If they hadn’t eradicated their evil aura, the Buddhist Sect Master wouldn’t have enlisted them.

Then came the second tsunami, testing the Six Senses Purification. This time, even Ye Mo felt a heavy burden. He was not a true Buddhist disciple, and achieving Six Senses Purification was no easy feat.

However, since the trial had come, Ye Mo naturally accepted it gladly. He never feared challenges.