"Lord Ketu... there are quite a few heroes born from the human race." Daoist Duobao sighed.
Even though he was Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, a third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect, his lineage was still that of a human.
Many great figures, for various reasons, are reincarnated and are generally reborn into the human race.
For example, Hongyun Daoren and Jin Chanzi.
"Unfortunately, the human race's Hunyuan (primordial state) is truly only represented by one of the Three Sovereigns Daoists," said the Holy Mother of Wudang with regret.
Otherwise, given the power of the human race, they could have directly shaken the Heavenly Court!
Perhaps, they could also take this opportunity to tear up the Investiture of the Gods and save their fellow disciples.
But this is just wishful thinking.
As long as Dao Ancestor Hongjun remains unharmed, the Heavenly Court's position will be as stable as Mount Tai.
No matter how much the various immortals and Buddhas outwardly comply but inwardly defy them, they cannot shake the foundation of the Heavenly Court.
However, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun once preached at Zixiao Palace, where three thousand mortals listened, including Tongtian Jiaozhu, who had not yet attained enlightenment.
As members of the Jie Sect, figures like the Holy Mother of Wudang and Daoist Duobao certainly did not want Demon Ancestor Rahu to overthrow Dao Ancestor Hongjun, allowing the demonic path to flourish and replace the Xuanmen.
“Lord Ketu should be able to further strengthen the human race,” said the Holy Mother Turtle Spirit.
She was acquainted with Ketu Star Lord and knew all too well how extraordinary his talent was!
In any case, she felt inferior and far inferior.
“In every era, there are always extraordinary geniuses who emerge. In their presence, even the direct descendants of saints appear powerless,” the Holy Mother of Wudang said softly.
Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, and Cao Ya, the Star Lord of Ketu, are examples of this type.
Yang Jian, the True Lord of the Pure Source Mystic Path, also belongs to this group. Although it is unknown why Yang Jian's breakthrough progress stagnated for an excessively long period of time. — But to be honest, even so, Yang Jian's cultivation progress is still much faster than that of Daoist Duobao and Holy Mother Wudang.
The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit hopes that Lord Ketu will achieve success in one fell swoop!
"Hmm, I'm very curious, at this moment, what are the emotions of the group of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats on Mount Ling?" Daoist Duobao said with a smile.
The Holy Mother of Wudang, the Holy Mother of Guiling, and others also laughed in unison.
Everyone knows that the Buddha Wutian was originally a Bodhisattva of Mount Ling. He later betrayed the Buddha for some reason and was protected by the Demon Ancestor Rahu. He broke through to the level of a weak saint and is now about to reach the level of true primordial chaos!
I fear that Buddhism without divine intervention and Mahayana Buddhism will not find peace.
The situation is somewhat better in Theravada Buddhism.
However, regarding Buddhism, there are differing beliefs and disagreements... The Buddhist community is about to witness some interesting developments.
As disciples of the Jie Sect, we have a lot to say in such conflicts.
The Three Pure Ones founded the Three Teachings. At first, they were as close as family, but in the end, didn't they still end up splitting apart?
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The Immortal Realm, Xiniu Hezhou, Lingshan, Daleiyin Temple.
This is one of the sacred Buddhist sites, where countless great figures have gathered, including Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats—the list is endless.
At the summit of Lingshan Mountain, the Buddha's light lingers, and the sounds of Buddhist chants and meditations appear and disappear, creating a sense of tranquility.
It seems that the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is a place that all beings dream of.
Originally, Ketu Star Lord had triggered the calamity. Although the powerful figures of Mount Ling were observing, they remained calm and had no intention of intervening.
It will neither obstruct nor protect the way.
A few who had the intention to take action could only suppress it because they were on Mount Ling and had not received the Buddha's approval.
However, the subsequent major moves by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council left the powerful figures with rather interesting expressions.
Guang Chengzi, Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, and Hongyun Daoren were all observing from the sidelines, just like Jidu Xingjun.
As for the advancement of Lingji Bodhisattva of Mount Sumeru, he was happy and delighted that Mount Sumeru would soon have another weak saint.
But then, the Buddha Wutian took the final step...
The heated discussion that had just taken place fell silent in an instant, and everyone was utterly humiliated.
The origins of the Buddha Wutian, including his subsequent fate, are well known throughout the prehistoric world, even if not to everyone. Anyone with even a little bit of information knows it like the back of their hand.
"The Buddhist community has expanded greatly." The Buddha was slightly taken aback, then suddenly smiled.
Instantly, the tense atmosphere in the Great Thunderclap Temple relaxed considerably.
“Kinnara Bodhisattva… no, for now, let’s call him Wutian.”
The Buddha shook his head and said:
"His attainment of sainthood is also a good thing for Buddhism."
"The essence of Buddhism is something that each person can understand on their own, but it doesn't necessarily have to be the same as mine, or the Amitabha Buddha and the Cundi Buddha."
"I look forward to the birth of more weak saints, and even true primordial beings, in Buddhism!"
The Buddha's calm demeanor surprised all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats.
The World Honored One has no intention of intervening to stop the Buddha Wutian.
The Wutian Buddhism of the weak sages cannot threaten Mahayana Buddhism, but the Hunyuan Great Realm... is a different story!
On Mount Ling, despite the abundance of immortals and Buddhas, the strongest among those below the World Honored One are only at the level of Weak Primordial Chaos.
Among the Four Great Bodhisattvas are Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Dipankara Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, Peacock King, and Lingji Bodhisattva who is currently undergoing a breakthrough... There are only six weak saints, and the rest are at most quasi-saints.
Even in Theravada Buddhism, figures like Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Wuchao Zen Master are at best weak saints.
True Hunyuan, so far, in this vast Buddhist sect, there are only three such figures.
Tathagata Buddha, Guide, and Cundi.
Of course, Sun Wukong, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, is a different story.
"Perhaps, the World-Honored One truly intended for Wutian to also become a Primordial Being, thus propagating the profoundness of Buddhism? Regardless of the path he took, he could attain sainthood!"
The powerful figures of Mount Ling secretly realized that the World Honored One, Tathagata, was extremely powerful, and that Wutian Buddha still had a long way to go before he could challenge the World Honored One.
This was indeed one of the Buddha's thoughts.
So what if the Buddha Wutian became a saint?
However, he is only at the first level, and he is still no match for the second level.
On the contrary, the success of the Buddha Wutian is enough to prove the all-encompassing nature of the Buddhist path.
Mahayana, Hinayana, and even those who have fallen into demonic paths, whether practicing Buddhism or demonic arts, all can still aspire to the Great Realm of Primordial Chaos!
It might not be a bad thing if this lineage were to emerge within Buddhism.
Of course, it was also the Buddha who knew that behind the Buddha Wutian stood the Demon Ancestor Rahu.
If he were to step in... how could the Demon Ancestor Rahu stand idly by?
It can be basically confirmed that the guides and gurus of Theravada Buddhism will not set out.
Although both are Buddhist, there are actually significant internal differences.
"The path of the Buddha of No Heaven is not necessarily wrong."
Guanyin Bodhisattva, Tang Sanzang, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the underworld all had such thoughts.
Seeing through the illusions of the world and detaching oneself from all worldly desires is the path to sainthood; but how can one not have compassion for all living beings?
Why did Kinnara Bodhisattva betray Mount Sumeru and become Wutian...?
The course of events is truly lamentable.
"As the Buddha said, everyone's experience of the Dharma is different."
"Perhaps we should also seriously consider the holy path we are waiting for."
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and others were not only observing the ascension of Wutian Buddha and Lingji Bodhisattva, but also pondering in their hearts what their path should be.
The paths taken by Buddha Tathagata, the Guide of the Way, the Cundi of the Way, and even Buddha Wutian, are not necessarily suitable for them.
The Dragon Subduer and Tiger Tamer, who are ranked first among the countless Arhats, also seemed to be deep in thought.
"Descending to the mortal realm for trials and tribulations, wandering through the world, perhaps, will allow us to forge our own path."
"Staying in the sacred mountain and detached from the mortal world is not a good thing."
Both the Arhat who subdues dragons and the Arhat who tames tigers are planning to be reborn.
The Buddhist community, facing one upheaval after another, must have been deeply affected.
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"Bang!"
Of the six heroes who broke through to higher realms, the one with the most dramatic impact was that of the Buddha Wutian.
Outside of Beiju Luzhou, the Buddha Wutian, clad in black robes and with flowing hair, faced the challenge head-on with a resolute expression.
If we can't even get through this calamity, how can we talk about changing Buddhism?
Having once been the Bodhisattva Kinnara of Mount Ling, he deeply understood that the Daoist Zhunti was at the first level of the Saint Realm, while the Daoist Jieyin and the Buddha Tathagata were at the second level! Moreover, he might even reach the third level at some point and reach the pinnacle of the Saint Realm!
Therefore, if this calamity is not overcome, death will ensue!
"Buzz." With a thought, the Buddha Wutian unleashed a torrent of black energy that shot straight into the sky.
The next second, the heavenly tribulation crashed down, engulfing the Buddha Wutian, and this sea of stars was almost destroyed.
Countless immortals and demons who were watching held their breath.
The difficulty of achieving sainthood is terrifying!
Will the Buddha Wutian succeed?
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In the distance, many divine punishments also struck Lingji Bodhisattva, shaking the starry sky.
"Amitabha." Bodhisattva Lingji chanted the Buddha's name and summoned his magic treasures. The Wind-Stabilizing Pearl calmed the chaotic divine wind, and the Flying Dragon Staff shattered the divine thunder. However, the remaining divine fire, divine water, and so on still needed to be faced by Bodhisattva Lingji on his own.
However, the attack of the inner demon only caused Lingji Bodhisattva to be slightly dazed for a moment, and did not create much of an obstacle.
The Bodhisattva Lingji of Mount Sumeru possessed an unwavering faith that defied description.
Even profound insights into the Great Dao rank among the top in Buddhism.
After the three great sages, below the Buddha Wutian, there are Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, and others, who have either suppressed one side.
It's hard to say how much more advanced Guanyin Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, and others were compared to him.
Of course, if he breaks through to the next realm, as a weak saint, they will essentially be evenly matched.
"Buddha Wutian..."
The Bodhisattva Lingji was also aware of the calamities that befell that sacred realm.
However, he didn't devote too much energy to paying attention to it.
The most urgent task is to achieve a breakthrough within our own organization; that is of utmost importance.
Furthermore, Kinnara Bodhisattva... back in the days at the Great Thunder Temple on Mount Ling, to be honest, my relationship with him wasn't too bad.
Therefore, when the Bodhisattva Kinnara defected and became the Buddha Wutian, the Bodhisattva Lingji was deeply saddened.
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"Whoosh." A nine-colored cloud stretched across the sky, protecting the Red Cloud Taoist below.
The Red Cloud Taoist of this world is a descendant of the human race.
Their past lives can be traced back to their innate divine nature, and they were born extraordinary.
Those nine-colored clouds were the companion spirit treasure of Daoist Hongyun, with a grade as high as level two!
The Primordial Purple Qi was lost, and the Nine-Colored Clouds were almost lost as well. Fortunately, Zhen Yuanzi saved them and gave them time to arrange their affairs, calmly reincarnate, and start anew.
Therefore, after Hongyun Daoren was reincarnated, he was guided by Zhen Yuanzi to enter the path of immortality and stayed at Wuzhuang Temple for a long time.
As for the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd... it has been lost for countless millennia!
"I'm way behind schedule."
However, Daoist Hongyun felt somewhat helpless.
Among the innate saints of his generation, such as Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, Queen Mother of the West, Zhu Jiuyin, and even his former enemies, Daoist Styx and Demon Master Kunpeng, which one of them did not complete the journey of a weak saint and attain enlightenment?
Only he has now completed the ninth level of Quasi-Saint.
Moreover, although Daoist Hongyun possesses the Nine-Colored Cloud, a second-class spiritual treasure, he is, to be honest, not particularly skilled in the art of combat.
Compared to Bodhisattva Lingji and Guangchengzi, he might not be able to defeat them.
If one were to face Ketu Star Lord and Qingyuan Miaodao True Lord directly... then it would be a certain defeat.
These four people were all juniors compared to Daoist Hongyun.
As for that Buddha Wutian, there's no need to say more.
"Time flies like an arrow. In the vast primordial world and countless lower realms, every moment, every second, new beings are born. Even if most have ordinary talents, when the number is large enough, there will always be prodigies..."
"Those kinds of super geniuses are rare, but they actually exist in every era."
"If he doesn't die young, his chances of becoming a saint are very high, and even reaching the second or third level... is not impossible!"
"Compared to super geniuses, my so-called innate sainthood is rather ordinary."
Hongyun Daoist was not discouraged. Being able to escape the calamity, start over, and even hope to become a weak saint... was what he had been dreaming of at that time.
Once he calmed his mind, even if he fell into the illusion of inner demons, it would be difficult to stop Hongyun Daoist for long.
What he found troublesome was still the overwhelming and terrifying divine punishment!
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"when!"
The Heaven-Turning Seal soared, piercing through the ocean of divine thunder and suppressing wind, fire, lightning, and thunder.
Guang Chengzi, with a large seal on his head, is like a god or a demon, navigating the tribulations of a weak sage.
The Immortal Execution Sword, obtained during the Investiture of the Gods, was never used.
First of all, the Heaven-Turning Seal is a second-class spiritual treasure that Guang Chengzi has refined for countless years. His mind and spirit are perfectly integrated with it, and he can control it as easily as using his own arm.
Secondly, the owner of the Zhuxian Sword was still the Tongtian Sect Leader. However, after the defeat in the Investiture of the Gods, the four immortal swords were lost. The Tongtian Sect Leader lost face and did not try to bring the four swords back.
Guang Chengzi and his companions occasionally used the immortal sword to fight against enemies, and it wasn't a big problem.
In the past, when the three religions were on good terms, the teachings of the Human Teaching and the Intercepting Teaching were also studied.
Therefore, it is still possible to activate the Zhuxian Sword appropriately.
Of course, to fully utilize... Guang Chengzi's abilities would be beyond their reach.
The Zhuxian Sword could not possibly acknowledge Guang Chengzi.
The reason for not killing him directly with a sword was also out of consideration for the reputation of the Tongtian Sect Leader.
Naturally, when facing tribulation, Guang Chengzi still had to rely on his own Heaven-Turning Seal.
As for the confusion caused by inner demons...
"It's all thanks to Junior Sister Sanxiao!"
Guang Chengzi was quite relieved. During the Investiture of the Gods, he had been struck by the Three Immortals' Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation and the Hunyuan Golden Bucket, which had shaved off his three flowers on his head and shut down his five qi in his chest. Although this was a great calamity, from another perspective, it was also a kind of tempering.
Guang Chengzi, the senior disciple of the Chan Sect, has lost all his former arrogance.
On the contrary, he benefited greatly in the process of rebuilding his cultivation, comprehended the Great Dao, and deepened his understanding of the Heaven-Turning Seal technique.
His spirit also became resolute and unshakable.
The arrival of the inner demon illusion could no longer disturb Guang Chengzi.
"Unfortunately, the Three Immortal Sisters of Sanxiao were listed on the Investiture of the Gods and served in the Heavenly Court's divine system, so their cultivation could hardly make any progress."
Guang Chengzi felt regret, but he did not regret it.
Who doesn't know the origins of the Investiture of the Gods?
If a disciple of the Jie Sect doesn't make the list, then a disciple of the Chan Sect will have to take their place.
This is also the reason why the Three Pure Ones lineage once broke down.
Otherwise, even if there are differences in ideology, at most they would never interact with each other, just like the long years before the Investiture of the Gods, but how could they turn against each other with swords?
No one wants their disciple to walk the path of the gods!
Therefore, the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods occurred, leading to the conflict between the three religions, the fate of the sages, and their eventual suppression by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Later, due to the changes in the prehistoric world, things became unpredictable and turbulent. Although the three religions were no longer enemies, they were no longer united as they were at the beginning, and they were like familiar strangers.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the disciples of the three religions who died did not actually perish, but were listed on the list.
Otherwise, the three religions will truly be locked in a life-or-death struggle!
At least for now, although the disciples of the three religions on the Investiture of the Gods have stopped progressing in their cultivation, their strength is still slightly stronger than before they were alive due to the blessing of the gods.
If someone has rendered meritorious service in the divine path, it is not impossible for them to be directly promoted to a higher divine rank.
As for meeting up with fellow disciples... you can do so anytime you wish!
The immortals who perished in the Investiture of the Gods are still alive and have a chance to ascend to godhood... This is the fundamental reason why the relationship between the three religions has changed again and returned to a state of mutual estrangement.
“Junior Brother Yun Zhongzi has already reached the level of a weak saint.”
“Yang Jian, my nephew, is also undergoing tribulation.”
"As the senior disciple of the second generation of the Chan Sect, I cannot be left behind."
"Without saying much, even a weak Hunyuan should achieve this result."
Currently, Yun Zhongzi is the number one expert under Yuanshi Tianzun within the Chan Sect!
The deputy leader, Daoist Ran Deng, failed to attain the Primordial Chaos. After reporting to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, he turned to Buddhism. Although he became a weak sage and was known as "Ran Deng Ancient Buddha," he could no longer be considered a member of the Chan Sect.
Furthermore, even if Daoist Ran Deng were still alive, he would not be a second-generation disciple, so the title of deputy sect leader would be well-deserved.
After all, he was one of the mortals who had listened to the teachings of Yuanshi Tianzun in Zixiao Palace.
The necessary cards must be played, and none of them should be missing.
It is only now that Guang Chengzi and Yang Jian have caught up with Yun Zhongzi's cultivation level!
This True Immortal of Fortune keeps a low profile, but only those who truly understand him know the extraordinary nature of Yun Zhongzi!
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