This Amitabha Buddha is one of Hu Le's incarnations. Now, with Hu Le's cultivation level, the Tongtian Sect Leader naturally cannot see through his true nature.
However, even though the Tongtian Sect Leader couldn't see it clearly, he could still tell that this Buddha's background was not simple.
However, even though Amitabha Buddha is one of the three founders of Buddhism, he has never achieved the state of Hunyuan Wuji and is not taken seriously by him.
He glanced at Amitabha Buddha before smiling and saying, "You're not bad either. With you here, perhaps Buddhism won't perish."
"You flatter me, Master." Amitabha remained unmoved and sighed, "Alas... With the calamity looming, if I can truly ensure the continuation of my sect's lineage, I will already be more than satisfied."
The Tongtian Sect Leader couldn't discern Amitabha Buddha's true nature, but his origins couldn't be hidden from the two Buddhist sect leaders.
Because of his special status, the two leaders did not force him to go down the mountain to face the calamity.
This can be considered a backup plan left for Buddhism by the two religious leaders.
After all, this person is one of the incarnations of the founder of Taoism. With him around, Taoism shouldn't be so eager to exterminate Buddhism...
"In that case, you may leave."
The Tongtian Sect Leader had no interest in saying more to Amitabha Buddha and waved his hand to dismiss him.
Amitabha Buddha tactfully bowed and then led the group of novices away to a distance.
The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction, pulled on the reins, and Kui Niu immediately set off towards the mountain.
From then on, no one blocked his way, and the Tongtian Sect Leader arrived smoothly outside the Great Thunderclap Temple.
Without any hesitation, he continued riding the ox into the temple, then passed through pagodas and the Seven Treasures Forest, and arrived at the top of the mountain behind it.
Within a tranquil bamboo grove, a lotus pond stands quietly.
Inside the pond, a golden-whiskered turtle was lying at the bottom of the lotus pond, idly blowing bubbles.
The Tongtian Sect Leader drove the Kui Niu slowly to the edge of the lotus pond, where his figure was immediately reflected in the water.
Upon discovering the arrival of the Tongtian Sect Leader, Jin Xu'ao became excited and quickly swam to the edge of the pool, rising to the surface and poking his head out of the water.
The Tongtian Sect Leader looked at Jin Xu'ao, his face expressionless, but a trace of sorrow flashed in his eyes.
With the great religion destroyed, the disciples were like drifters in the wind, their fates beyond their control.
Although Wuyun Xian was imprisoned in the lotus pond for millions of years without freedom, it was undoubtedly much better than the humiliating fate of Jin Guangxian and others who ended up as the mounts of their enemies.
The Master of the Heavens raised his hand and pointed, and a ray of clear light fell into the lotus pond.
The once tranquil lotus pond was suddenly churned with enormous waves, and the mysterious restrictions that had been shrouding the pond were instantly shattered.
Jin Xu'ao was overjoyed and immediately climbed out of the water to the shore, bowing repeatedly to the Tongtian Sect Leader.
"You brat, why aren't you back in your place yet?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader raised his hand and pointed again, and the restrictions within Jinxu'ao's primordial spirit silently dissipated.
Finally free, Jin Xu'ao rolled on the ground and immediately transformed into human form.
"Disciple Wuyunxian greets Master."
Wu Yunxian was so excited that she prostrated herself on the ground and gave the Tongtian Sect Leader a deep bow.
"Alright, no need for formalities. Let's return to Biyou Palace together," said the Tongtian Sect Leader gently.
Wu Yunxian calmed himself down, got up from the ground, took the reins, and led the way, leading the Kui Niu down the mountain.
After the Tongtian Sect Leader and his disciples left, Amitabha Buddha slowly walked over, looked at the empty lotus pond, and couldn't help but sigh.
Then he sat down quietly by the lotus pond and looked up towards Bianliang City.
Although he couldn't see what was happening in Bianliang City, he could sense that the Buddhist fortune was rapidly dissipating, and thus guessed that the situation there was probably not good.
However, this is the fate of Buddhism. He is not even at the Hunyuan Wuji level yet, so the rise and fall of Buddhism is not for him to decide.
Besides, it wouldn't matter if the Lingshan lineage were completely wiped out.
Although it made it difficult for him to obtain a large amount of fortune in the future, these Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were established by the two founders and saints, and had little to do with him, the third founder.
Therefore, although he was nominally the third leader of Buddhism, all the power in the sect was actually in the hands of the two holy leaders.
His power is not even comparable to that of Shakyamuni Buddha.
If these Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were to pass away today, he might establish a new Buddhist sect, create new Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and thus truly seize power in Buddhism, enjoying immeasurable fortune...
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Bianliang City.
The once vast city had long since vanished, replaced by a magnificent lotus and bodhi formation.
Laozi rode his green ox to the Bodhi tree where the Buddha of Dipankara was located.
The Buddha of Dipankara was trembling with fear.
Knowing that the Medicine Buddha's example was right before his eyes, he dared not follow the Medicine Buddha's example and risk his life to launch an attack on Laozi.
He was hesitating whether to kneel down immediately and beg for his life from Laozi.
The guiding saint, standing in the void, finally made a move.
He sighed and pointed downwards.
In an instant, the figures of the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and other disciples flashed and disappeared into nothingness, vanishing without a trace.
Only lotus blossoms remained on the ground, and Bodhi trees, bathed in the Buddha's light, swayed gently in the breeze.
“This Li Dan is beyond the capabilities of our disciples; we must personally intervene to defeat him.”
The Sage Zhunti spoke a few words, then his figure floated down from the sky and appeared in the Bodhi Forest.
The Sage who guided the way looked at the Goddess Nuwa and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, let's go and meet Laozi too."
"good."
Nuwa nodded in agreement.
The next instant, both of their figures appeared from within the Bodhi Grove.
Laozi, unconcerned by the situation, with the Xuanhuang Pagoda on his head, urged his green ox to continue deeper into the Bodhi Forest.
As you pass a few Bodhi trees, golden lightning suddenly explodes from the sky, and clusters of thunder gather above the Bodhi forest.
A moment later, a deafening thunderclap rang out.
Countless bolts of golden and white lightning struck down towards Laozi.
At the same time, the surrounding Bodhi trees also shone with clusters of precious light, rising from the ground and crashing towards Laozi.
Laozi remained unconcerned. As his thoughts shifted, the Xuanhuang Pagoda above his head began to rotate, and the Xuanhuang Qi that descended became increasingly dense.
Divine lightning struck the Xuanhuang Pagoda from the sky.
This supreme treasure of the first merit of the day after tomorrow didn't even shake; it neutralized the heavenly lightning simply by relying on the Xuanhuang Qi flowing on the pagoda.
As for the Bodhi trees that flew in from all directions, they were all reduced to dust as the Xuanhuang Qi swept and crushed them...
Laozi and the green ox did not stop for a moment, continuing their journey deeper into the Bodhi forest.
As Laozi delved deeper, the Lotus Bodhi Formation continued to evolve and change, but none of these changes posed a threat to him; they were all easily neutralized by him...
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