Chapter 414

Inside the Great Lei Yinsi, many Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajras looked toward the lotus platform together.

Although the panic on the face of the World-Honored One, Maitreya Buddha, was only for a moment, it was seen by everyone.

Maitreya took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart.

His signature smiling face reappeared.

"Today's preaching ends here." Maitreya's voice was calm, with no joy or anger detectable. "You all may withdraw and return to your respective Daoist fields to meditate."

The Buddhas below looked at each other, but dared not ask more.

"We respectfully follow the World-Honored One's Dharma decree."

The disciples put their hands together and filed out of the main hall.

When the main hall was empty, the smile on Maitreya's face disappeared completely.

He gripped the Buddhist beads hanging around his neck tightly, and the golden Buddha light flickered at his fingertips.

He knew that what he had just seen was not an illusion, but a warning given to him by the Buddhist luck.

Since the true demon appeared in the world, the foundation of the Buddhist sect had been shaken!

Now that the true demon had become a climate, the Buddhist luck already had a sense of crisis.

Maitreya Buddha looked at a white-robed novice standing below the lotus platform.

"Saint Shizi, take my Dharma decree, go to Mount Putuo in the South Sea, and invite Bodhisattva Venerable Guanyin to come to the Great Lei Yinsi to discuss matters."

Saint Shizi bowed to receive the order and turned into a golden light, escaping the main hall.

One hour later.

Buddha light flourished outside the Great Heroic Treasure Hall.

Bodhisattva Venerable Guanyin stepped on the Seven-Treasure Lotus Platform, holding the mutton-fat jade clean bottle, and drifted into the hall.

Venerable Guanyin walked to the front of the lotus platform and put her hands together.

"I have seen the World-Honored One. Why did the World-Honored One summon me in such a hurry?"

Maitreya Buddha did not waste words and went straight to the point.

"Regarding the Great Plan of the Journey to the West, how is the progress of Jin Jin Chanzi's reincarnation?"

Venerable Guanyin's expression became solemn, and she reported truthfully.

"Jin Jin Chanzi has already experienced nine reincarnations. These nine lives have all been reincarnated in Nanzhan Nanjian Buzhou, upholding good thoughts and diligently cultivating the Buddha Dharma. Now, the ninth reincarnation has reached the banks of the Liusha River. The evil spirit transformed from the former Heavenly Court's General Juan Lian is entrenched in that river. According to the set destiny, the ninth life should fall here, completing his tribulation of nine lives of bitter cultivation."

Maitreya Buddha nodded, but his expression did not soften.

"That chess piece, Juan Lian, was set up precisely to temper Jin Jin Chanzi. Once he eats the flesh and blood of this ninth life, the karma will be completely closed. Only one last reincarnation is needed to officially start the journey to the West."

Maitreya Buddha stood up and walked down the lotus platform.

The oil lamps in the main hall flickered, reflecting his solemn face.

"Just now, I borrowed the World-Honored One fruit status and sensed the violent turmoil of the Buddhist luck." Maitreya Buddha's voice was low, echoing in the empty main hall.

Venerable Guanyin raised her head suddenly, a flash of astonishment in her eyes.

The Buddhist sect is flourishing, and its luck is at its zenith; how could it be in turmoil?

Maitreya Buddha continued: "Not only that. The heavenly secrets gave a warning, and I saw a scene. Lingshan overturned, and ten thousand Buddhas fell. The demonic path has revived from the ashes, and a true demon has appeared in the world."

Venerable Guanyin's brows were locked.

"World-Honored One, back then the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou died and his path vanished, and the luck of the demonic path scattered across the Three Realms. Even if a true demon appears, it is difficult for it to become a climate. Does this have anything to do with that mysterious person who has repeatedly sabotaged our Buddhist sect's plans?"

Mentioning that mysterious person, a cold light flashed in Maitreya Buddha's eyes.

Back then, when Jin Jin Chanzi and Ru Lai were reincarnated, it was this person who intervened and cut off the Buddhist sect's plan.

"This person is hidden extremely deeply." Maitreya Buddha stood with his hands behind his back. "But he dares not appear openly and only dares to act in secret. Back then, the Sage once said that he had a top-level strange treasure on him that could shield the heavenly secrets. As for his true cultivation, I believe it is not at the Semi-Sage realm."

A light of wisdom flickered in Maitreya Buddha's eyes as he continued to analyze.

"If he had Semi-Sage cultivation, why would he need to hide and act like this? He must be relying on that strange treasure to act like a fox borrowing a tiger's might. At most, he is just a Emperor Taiyi Jin Xian, or a Great Luo Jinxian at the very top."

Hearing this analysis, Venerable Guanyin felt settled in her heart.

As long as it is not a Semi-Sage power, there is nothing to fear.

Although a Great Luo Jinxian is strong, in front of the vast foundation of the Buddhist sect, he still cannot stir up big waves.

"The World-Honored One is wise." Venerable Guanyin lowered her head slightly.

Maitreya Buddha turned around and looked directly at Venerable Guanyin.

"The tenth life of Jin Jin Chanzi is the most important part of the Great Plan of the Journey to the West. It concerns whether our Buddhist sect can truly flourish and save the Three Realms. It is absolutely not allowed to have any more mistakes."

Maitreya Buddha's tone became heavier, carrying a stern killing intent.

"At this final moment, you go to the lower realm yourself to protect him. If that mysterious person dares to show his face again, suppress him directly. If there is any slip-up in the tenth life, you will be the only one held accountable."

Venerable Guanyin felt the importance Maitreya Buddha placed on this matter; she put her hands together and bowed deeply.

"I respectfully follow the World-Honored One's Dharma decree. This disciple will go to the lower realm now, head to Nanzhan Nanjian Buzhou, and protect Jin Jin Chanzi's reincarnation."

Having said that, Venerable Guanyin turned and left, disappearing from the main hall.

Maitreya Buddha stood alone for a long time; he knew that Venerable Guanyin going to protect Jin Jin Chanzi was enough to ensure the advancement of the Great Tribulation of the Journey to the West.

But the Demon God in the luck warning was the sharp blade hanging over the head of the Buddhist sect.

Maitreya Buddha took a step, left the Great Lei Yinsi, and walked toward the depths of the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Passing through layers of Buddha realms, Maitreya Buddha arrived in front of a simple and unadorned Buddhist temple.

There were no magnificent decorations here, only a lonely bronze ancient lamp hanging on the lintel.

The wick was burning with a bean-sized flame, emitting a sense of extinction.

Maitreya Buddha pushed open the hall door.

The hall was dim, and on the futon in the center sat a thin, withered old monk cross-legged.

The old monk had deep-set eye sockets, a gloomy face, shriveled skin, and was wearing a kasaya.

This was the Past Buddha of the Buddhist sect, Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha.

Maitreya Buddha walked to the front of Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha and put his hands together to pay his respects.

"Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Buddha."

Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha slowly opened his eyes.

"The World-Honored One is not preaching in the front hall; why come to this broken temple of an old monk?" Buddha Buddha Ran Deng's voice was hoarse.

Maitreya Buddha spoke bluntly.

"The luck of the demonic path is rising sharply, and the luck of the Buddhist sect is facing a tribulation."

Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha straightened his body, placing his withered hands on his knees.

"Tell me in detail."

Maitreya Buddha described the loss of luck and the scene of the heavenly secret warning exactly as it was.

The broken Lingshan, the collapsed Buddhist halls, the black blood rain, and the true demon standing on the ruins.

After Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha finished listening, he remained silent. In the main hall, there was only the subtle sound of the bronze ancient lamp burning.

After a long time, Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha sighed long.

"If the demonic path is not extinguished, it will eventually become a great disaster. Back then, the battle between the Dao Ancestor and the Demon Ancestor shattered the Western earth veins. The two Sages made a great vow on these ruins, which is why we have the Buddhist sect of today. We must never let the demonic path make a comeback and destroy all of this."

Maitreya Buddha nodded.

"I have ordered Venerable Guanyin to protect the Great Plan of the Journey to the West. But this matter of the true demon involves a wide range of things and is hidden extremely deeply. I ask the Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Buddha to come out of the mountain and thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of this demon."

Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha stood up.

The moment his withered body stood up, a terrifying pressure that made heaven and earth tremble erupted.

"Since the World-Honored One has given instructions, this old monk will go out for a walk." Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha stepped out of the main hall. "When a true demon descends into the world, it will surely cause waves. This old monk will travel throughout the Three Realms and dig out this malignant tumor. Before that, you guard Lingshan well."

Maitreya Buddha put his hands together.

"I trouble the Buddha."

Buddha Buddha Ran Deng Ancient Buddha turned into a stream of light of extinction, broke through the firmament, and disappeared into the vast sea of clouds.

Maitreya Buddha stood outside the side hall, looking up at the firmament, not knowing what he was thinking.