I Have Buddha's Light Protecting Me, So How Can You Say I'm Not a Holy Monk?

(Comedy and memes + plot twists + slice-of-life early on + getting stronger by breaking the rules + myriad races + worlds descending)

After transmigrating into a high-martial world, he becomes a monk at Little Spirit Mountain. On an Earth beset by demons and monsters and ravaged by myriad races,

Shi Kong is completely at a loss.

Fortunately, he awakens the Holy Monk System.

Wasn't it supposed to make him a holy monk? Why does he have to break the rules to get stronger?

“You brazen demoness! The Buddha's light protects me, and you dare say I'm no holy monk? Take this, an old monk's staff!”

[Congratulations, Host, for breaking the rules! You receive: Divine Art: Great Sun Vajra Fist; High-Grade Magical Treasure: Golden Light Kasaya; Buddha's Light +100; Strength +1 (Dragon-Horse)!]

“What a sin, what a sin. Even demons and monsters have a right to live. How could you do such a thing? Hey, hey, why are you heating up the wok and oil? That looks delicious. No, I mean, how cruel. Very well, let this humble monk deliver them to salvation. Add extra chili, I love spicy food!”

[Congratulations, Host, for breaking the rules! You are one step closer to becoming a venerable monk. You receive: Divine Arts: Great Sun True Body, Immovable Wisdom King Body; Buddha's Light +10]

“No, no, don't! I can't drink this wine. Wine is poison that eats through your guts. This humble monk will gladly test it for poison. If I don't go to hell, who will? Hic, doo-ah doo-ah doo, everybody, let's get this party started!”

[Congratulations, Host, for breaking the rules! You truly are a holy monk of our age. You receive rewards...]

As the myriad races invade and the world cries out in despair,

a colossal Buddha appears in the heavens, radiating Buddha's light and enveloping all living beings.

“Wherever the Buddha's light shines is my divine kingdom. Who dares disturb it?”

A palm comes crashing down. Chaos surges and the Buddha's voice echoes. The myriad races are all overcome with terror and prostrate themselves.

“We are willing to enter the Buddha's kingdom and take refuge in the Buddha!”