The deepest part of the ancestral vein of the Western Buddhist Kingdom.

The Buddha's light reaches the sky, flowing and changing. There are evergreen trees all year round and flowers that never fade in all seasons. There are monks chanting scriptures everywhere and people can listen to the Buddha's teachings from time to time. This place is the origin of all Buddhas. Monks from every lineage study Buddhism here, and the entire Buddhist ancestral land is centered around the Bodhi tree. On the bluestone beside the Bodhi tree, there is an ancient Buddhist lamp.

This lamp is almost immortal, and has been accompanying the Bodhi tree with its faint Buddhist light for a long time.

All monks who come and go would habitually worship the Bodhi tree, and would not pay too much attention to the Buddha lamp. However, even if they did not pay much attention, their eyes would still sweep over the Buddha lamp. This would happen year after year, day after day. Only after confirming that the Buddha lamp was still lit would they preach the Dharma under the illumination of this lamp.

According to legend, this lamp will continue to burn until the Buddha returns and takes it up in his hands again.

But today, an arhat came here to pay homage to the Bodhi tree. Just as he was about to get up and go to a Buddhist temple to listen to the Buddha's teachings, his eyes glanced and his body suddenly froze. He saw that the flame of the Buddha lamp that had been burning for countless years was getting dimmer and dimmer, and finally slowly went out.

Luohan's expression froze.

Watching this scene happen was like a nightmare.

With a look of horror on his face, he suddenly took a step forward, and with golden Buddha light rising up, he rushed towards the place where the Buddhas were preaching.

On this day, the Buddha's light from all seventeen Buddhist kingdoms shot up into the sky, and the sound of the Buddha's bells rang continuously.

The Buddha lamp, which has been burning since the earliest times and symbolizes the orthodoxy of Buddhism, has been extinguished today.

One third of the Bodhi tree leaf drooped and fell to the ground.

Withering, flourishing, and extinction.

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"Ran Deng...I'm afraid it has gone out."

"That is the lamp that the Buddha used to illuminate the left and right when he preached. Its status and significance to us Buddhists is no less than that of the Eight Scenery Palace Lantern of the Supreme Taoist Patriarch to Taoism. All major Buddhist sects have always said that the Buddha lamp will guide the Buddha on his way back. Now is the opportunity for our Buddhist sect to flourish."

"The extinguishing of the Buddha's lamp is no longer just a simple death of an ancient monk."

"The prophecy contained in the Buddha's lamp is enough to destroy the hearts of the disciples of the major Buddha lineages in an instant, causing cracks to appear in the Buddha's heart."

"If it is exposed, how can my Buddhist teachings be so great?"

“How can we compete with the Taoist sect for this fortune in the world?!”

"We have sealed the matter of the Buddha lamp, and used the illusion technique to reshape a Buddha lamp."

The Buddhas discussed the solution to this problem in the brightest and purest place in the Western Paradise. They used their magical powers to cover up the fact that Dipankara had gone to nirvana. The matter was barely over temporarily, but the problem was clearly solved. However, the Buddhas did not leave. However, although they did not leave, they did not talk about another matter either.

They looked at each other and fell silent.

Only Namo Lunbianzhao Jixiang Tathagata said slowly: "My fellow practitioners, the extinction of Ran Deng is probably related to the incident at Nalanda Temple. Previously, you could still ignore this matter, but now the destiny of the nine states in the human world is gradually coming together, and the border of the human world is blocked by the Great Emperor Zhenwu **Demon, so it is difficult for us to enter."

"Now the lamp has also gone out."

“This is very ominous.”

"What should we do next? Should we just watch the Dao Sect gain more and more power in the human world? Should we just watch the next calamity belong to the Dao Sect? Should we let the Buddha remain dormant for another calamity?"

"It's time for you to make a decision."

The rest of the Buddhas fell silent. They had gone to the human world before but came back without even setting foot on the border, which was already a shame. The plan of Buddhism to rise with the help of the prosperity of the human world had been thwarted before it took off completely. Now the death of Randang had undoubtedly put further pressure on the matter, making them feel that they had no way out.

"The battle of luck is all about taking one step at a time. We need to move forward step by step."

"If we take one step back, the Dao Sect's fortune will advance. If we take ten steps back, we will advance ten steps."

"In the end, we won't have any chance at all!"

"Humph, his sect is just righteous in words, but in reality, isn't it just trying to seize the luck of the world to strengthen itself? And he still thinks he is the right sect!"

"Just a hypocrite!"

The Buddhas actually have no objection to this conclusion.

In their eyes, the Supreme Xuanwei Zhenren, Zhenwu **Mo Great Emperor is also the direct descendant of Taoism, and the most orthodox one that cannot be more orthodox. The presence of one of them is enough to represent the Supreme and Taoism.

He sits in the human world and excludes all Buddhas. The reason behind this is nothing more than that the Taoist sect wants to encroach on the fortune of humanity and is unwilling to give up this great opportunity!

This is a dispute over the Tao!

There is no distinction between high and low, and even less between good and evil.

Therefore, they were extremely indignant and dissatisfied that Taishang Xuanwei intercepted the Buddhas, allowed Taoism to rise again with the help of the luck of the human world, but did not allow the Buddhas to enter the human world.

"Taishang Xuanwei is a disciple of the Dao Sect, a disciple of the Supreme."

"What the Taoist sect wants to do is actually no different from what we want to do. He has no right to say that the Buddhist sect's behavior is wrong."

"If he wants to, he must not use the methods of the Dao Sect, and unless he does not represent the Dao Sect."

"But how is this possible?"

All the Buddhas shook their heads. They smiled disdainfully at the possibility that Tai Shang Xuan Wei's actions did not represent the Dao Sect. Namo Lunbianzhao Jixiang Tathagata said, "He is already the successor of the Tai Shang Dao Zu. If he wants to refute what our Buddhist lineage has done, he must open up a path for the human world himself."

"Otherwise, you're just a hypocrite."

"But the point now is not this, but how we should do it..."

Another Buddha said, "Even if the Buddha of Universal Illumination said so, what can we do? The Taishang Xuanwei's body is full of luck. If you and I step into the human world, we will definitely be killed by him. Even if he only has one move, who dares to bet?"

"Or, Buddha of Universal Illumination, would you be willing to be the first to step into the human world, and use your energy to distract Taishang Xuanwei, thus nullifying his move that would surely be earth-shattering, and creating enough time for us?"

Then Namo Wheel-Illuminating Auspicious Tathagata stopped talking.

Wasted that trick?

Rather than saying that the move was wasted, to put it bluntly, he was just using his own life to block the sword.

Use your own nirvana to allow other Buddhas to step into the human world.

This is simply a dead end!

If you really want to nurture Buddhism with the energy of humanity, you need to step into the human world.

But to step into the human world, one must first face Tai Shang Xuan Wei's First Sword.

At this moment, a chuckle was heard. The Buddhas looked in the direction of the chuckle and saw a solemn and dignified Buddha sitting on a lotus platform. Seeing him smiling calmly, the Buddhas felt unhappy and asked, "Why did the Tathagata of Infinite Life, Wisdom and Light suddenly laugh? Do you have any advice?"

This [Sacred Infinite Life Wisdom Determined Light King Tathagata] immediately apologized gently, “How dare I, how dare I?”

"But all Buddhas in the past had great wisdom, great determination, great compassion, and could see through all things. Why are they confused today? Could it be that this Supreme Xuanwei has cast a spell on them? He just said that we cannot enter, but Buddhism is vast and boundless. How can all those who practice Buddhism be Buddhas?"

The other Buddhas' eyes lit up, and they looked at each other, but then shook their heads and said:

"You mean to let the other Bodhisattvas and monks enter the human world?"

"But, the mighty king Li Zhai in the human world has too strong a murderous intention. We are only afraid of Taishang Xuanwei who sits in the center of the human world and relies on the momentum of the surging luck. However, if ordinary Bodhisattvas enter, although they will not attract Taishang Xuanwei to use that sword, they will not be able to defeat the mighty king who is invincible at this moment with the momentum of the human world?"

"Oh...you are obsessed again."

The Buddha of Infinite Life, Wisdom and Light shook his head and said with a smile:

"Who says that one can only rely on cultivation and strength to fight in the world?"

"The power of humanity can break the laws of Buddhism and Taoism, but it is ultimately the result of the cultivation of all people in the world. Its power cannot last long. The King of Mighty is not the only one who is qualified to control the power of humanity. And the power of the King of Mighty cannot maintain his invincible peak."

"Oh? You mean..."

"King Mighty wanted to achieve the greatest feat, but his life span was limited. What he did was ultimately too hasty. Although the court of the world submits to him today, it is only submission by force. In their hearts, they are full of resentment, thinking that he came to power illegitimately and acted tyrannically. This is a great way to destroy his human destiny."

"Don't forget, his elder brother and younger brother are still alive."

The Buddha of Infinite Life, Wisdom and Light said gently, "We can send monks to enter the palace, divide the court, and raise two more pythons. We don't need to defeat this mighty king, we just need to raise these two pythons, and then we can divide the human world and make the mighty king's human luck decline rapidly."

"Even if King Mighty decides to break this calamity, he will need to personally kill his younger brother and elder brother. Filial piety is the guiding principle of the world. If this is done, the people will lose their hearts and the destiny of humanity will be greatly weakened."

"When the fortune of the human world declines, the fortune of humanity that Taishang Xuanwei can control will also decline greatly."

“Even if he gathers his strength and comes at that time, he will hardly be able to pose a threat to the Buddhas. We can enter from outside the pass, take advantage of this great momentum, and force him against us. In this way, the great momentum can be achieved, and Buddhism can glorify the Tathagata.”

The Buddhas suddenly realized, looked at each other, and all clapped their hands in praise. Just as Guanyin had judged the seventeen Buddhas of this era, they had waited too long and longed for such an opportunity, and would definitely not give it up easily. They immediately put their hands together and praised it.

Then he bowed and thanked the longevity Buddha.

[Saint Infinite Life Wisdom Determined Light King Tathagata] put his hands together and smiled gently: "My fellow practitioners, everything I do is for my Buddha Tathagata. You and I are on the same path, so why should I thank you?"

“I only wish that the Buddha Dharma will flourish and that all Buddhas will save all living beings.”

"I only wish that all people will never have to endure birth, old age, sickness and death again."

"You can live forever and gain infinite wisdom."

He put his hands together, and all the Buddhas praised his great wisdom and great aspirations. Behind him, there was infinite Buddha light, clear and bright, illuminating people's eyes. It was not clear, but the Buddhas did not notice that behind this dignified and compassionate Buddha with his hands together, there were silk threads connecting his body and then spreading towards the sky.

From afar, the Tathagata of Infinite Life, Wisdom, and Light sitting on the lotus platform looks like a puppet.

Countless silk threads spread from his body to the sky.

As for where these silk threads will go, no one knows and no one can see.

In the Changsheng Heaven in the South Pole, the Changsheng Emperor, with a gentle and calm expression, sipped his tea, his sleeves hanging down, and flipped through the files with his right hand, looking at the many things happening in the human world. His eyes were calm, as if they penetrated the thirty-three heavens and fell on the Taoist priest. However, the luck of the human world was too heavy and thick, obscuring his eyes and making him unable to see clearly.

However, although it was impossible to see the Taoist's appearance clearly, he knew all the things that happened in the human world during this period of time.

Through these things, we can also reversely infer what the young Taoist did.

The Southern Emperor of Immortality tapped the table with his fingers, making a crisp sound, and said calmly:

"He withdrew all the Buddhas and pacified the human world; he helped the blue dragon at the border swallow the python; he deposed two emperors in succession and replaced them with a fierce and powerful warrior; he made the fortune of humanity flourish and brought the fortune of humanity into his body. He has only been out of the mountains for a few months, but he has done a lot of things. It's quite interesting."

"He has once again demonstrated his ability to make his words the law of the world at the border."

"Are you planning to achieve enlightenment by relying on the good fortune of the human world?"

"Another sixty years."

"It should be that he intends to use this sixty years to build up his strength and then ascend to the realm."

"However, you want a sixty-year period, but I am unwilling to give it to you."

"It would be great if you could stand on my side."

The Great Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole sighed slightly and looked at the human world.

He knew the Taoist's talent and his future achievements, so when the young Taoist was still practicing in seclusion in the mountains, he came down to earth to meet him, showed him his own way, and then invited him to join him; but because his future was too high, when the young Taoist refused to join him, he naturally became his enemy.

Precisely because you have a bright future, you should go all out.

Allowing an enemy who is qualified to threaten you to grow freely is foolish and even arrogant.

It's just a pity, a pity...

It’s a pity that I can’t attack immediately and cut off your path!

The Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole raised his eyes, looked at the distant sky, and saw the stars twinkling in the middle sky and the north pole - Tai Shang Xuanwei has been revered as the [Great Emperor of the Middle Sky and the North Pole]. If he directly attacked, the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole would have enough reasons to attack him.

Even the Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole felt that the usually cold Emperor Bei suddenly agreed to Tianpeng's proposal and honored the title of Zhenwu **demon in advance in order to guard against him.

In order to deal with a future opponent who has not yet achieved enlightenment, he has to confront his current greatest enemy.

Just a little weighing will tell you that this is definitely not a good deal.

The Great Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole, who was the best at controlling others, had spent three thousand years grasping the great principles, trying to deduce and identify the enemy with the help of his spirituality. Although it involved too high a status and too long a time to get a direct and clear answer, he did have a general direction, so he knew that the one he really needed to be wary of at this moment was the [Northern Emperor].

The Northern Emperor, that is naturally the Great Emperor of Ziwei in the North Pole of the Central Sky.

It can't be that [Zhongtian Beiji **Demon Emperor] is also [Bei Di], right?

However, although I cannot spare the mind to attack directly at the moment, I still have other means to cut off your path.

The Great Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole lowered his eyes, his sleeves rolled up with cloud patterns on them, his five fingers were white and refined, and streams of light fell from his fingers, which stretched and rolled, turning into silk threads. The silk threads became longer and denser, and fell on the Lingshan Mountain, and fell on the body of the [Holy Infinite Life Wisdom Determined Light King Tathagata].

But from afar, silk threads were fluttering above the sacred mountain, as if the entire sacred mountain was a puppet.

The Four Emperors of Heaven are all extremely terrifying, and are the most powerful beings who have reached the pinnacle.

It will never be destroyed and will never perish.

At this time, it was beyond the arrangement and plan of the Antarctic Eternal Emperor.

The Lord of the Fire Department of Heaven, Emperor Zhuling of the South Pole, acted entirely out of his own will and freedom.

A few months after learning that the Zhenwu demon who had killed Donghua was Taishang Xuanwei Zhenren, he finally found an opportunity and secretly came down to the mortal world with a sneer and great hostility:

"How dare you, a mere creature born after birth, treat Donghua like this? Humph!"

"This should teach you a great lesson!"