A golden Buddha statue marks a crucial turning point in the identity of a Buddhist Sect cultivator. It is entirely different from a mere gilded Buddha statue; attaining a golden body means one has reached the "Lesser Vehicle Enlightenment Realm," signifying that a cultivator is no longer an ordinary member of the Buddhist Sect.
Remembering the color of the Buddha statue he had witnessed in his vision and knowing that it would dictate the level of Buddhist cultivation he would attain, Huiguang could no longer contain his excitement. He took a stride forward and stepped directly into the temple.
Upon reaching the golden Buddha, Huiguang respectfully chanted the Buddha's name, bowed deeply, and then began to recite scriptures in a low voice, keeping his wide-open eyes fixed directly on the eyes of the golden Buddha.
Chapter 74