"Thank you for coming to protect my myriad realms."
Zhou Xingdou was stunned by the Taoist boy's bow. Even if he hadn't accepted the other's teachings, he and the boy were still just members of the same Great Unity. How could he accept the Taoist boy's bow?
But just as Zhou Xingdou was about to ask, the young Taoist sat there with his eyes closed, making a gesture to keep his mouth shut, indicating that Zhou Xingdou should not ask any more questions and should look for the next person.
Zhou Xingdou did not linger. He bid farewell to the young Taoist and went to the next unified region.
Zhou Xingdou was extremely familiar with this unifier, not because he knew him, but because of his influence.
His appearance is solemn and dignified. He sits on a lotus throne, with Buddha's light shining everywhere. His robe is spread out, revealing his large and round belly, a pair of big earlobes, and kind and benevolent eyes.
Maitreya Buddha!
In Stephen Chow's first life, this was known to everyone, if not a household name.
Zhou Xingdou had a natural affinity for Maitreya Buddha, and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Junior Zhou Xingdou pays respects to the Future Buddha."
Maitreya Buddha, with a perpetually smiling face, returned the greeting with a playful yet solemn expression:
“Young benefactor, you are mistaken. Dipankara Buddha and Tathagata Buddha have already passed away. This humble monk is now the Buddha in the present moment.”
Stephen Chow couldn't help but sigh upon hearing this:
"Did they also pass away?"
The Heavenly Court was destroyed, and it seems the Buddhist Land was the same; both were destroyed in that war that suppressed the Great Dao.
“I know that you have someone else you wish to see, so I will not waste your time.”
As he spoke, Maitreya bowed to Zhou Xingdou, his face devoid of any playful expression, only filled with solemnity.
"Thank you, benefactor, for protecting my myriad realms!"
Having said that, Maitreya Buddha sat upright on his lotus throne, silent and still, just like the young Taoist boy from before.
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