Chapter 31: The Three Buddhas Return to Their Positions

"What does Senior Brother mean?"

Zhunti Daoren looked at Jieyin Daoren and asked.

Jieyin Daoren stood with his hands behind his back, saying with a touch of etherealness, "My Buddhism is destined to flourish greatly; this is the grand trend, and Taiqing cannot stop it."

He turned his head to look at Zhunti Daoren and said with a smile, "Now that Taiqing has appointed Taishang Laojun as the Sect Leader, it is time for the second-generation Sect Leader of our Buddhism to emerge."

The Dao Ancestor has strictly ordered all the Saints to retire to the Heaven Beyond Heaven; after this, it will likely not be so easy for these Saints to interfere in the affairs of the Honghuang Continent.

Taiqing Laozi appointed Taishang Laojun as the Leader of the Daoist Religion for the very purpose of suppressing our Buddhism.

Taiqing Laozi has already made his move, so naturally, we must also respond.

Zhunti Daoren could not help but say in surprise, "Senior Brother, do you mean to appoint that Lu Ya Daoist as the Sect Leader of our Buddhism?"

In terms of strength, Lu Ya Daoist is qualified enough to be the Sect Leader of Buddhism.

After all, this Lu Ya Daoist also possesses the cultivation of a Quasi-Sage.

But this Lu Ya Daoist was, after all, sent into the West by Taiqing Laozi.

If we were to hand the position of Buddhist Sect Leader directly to Lu Ya Daoist like this, would it not cause an unfavorable influence on Buddhism?

Zhunti Daoren pondered for a moment and said, "Senior Brother, our Buddhism is currently full of talent; whether it is Randeng Fo or Mile Fo, both could be our Buddhist Sect Leader. Why choose Lu Ya Daoist?"

Zhunti Daoren did not oppose it, but was very puzzled.

Among all the Saints, the strength of Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren may not be the most powerful.

But they are definitely the most united.

It is precisely by relying on their concerted efforts that they have reached this point today.

In this Honghuang Continent, even if more people curse them for being shameless, in the end, they are the ones who have obtained the benefits.

Zhunti Daoren knew that since Jieyin Daoren said it this way, there must be his reasons.

It was just that Zhunti Daoren was still very puzzled.

Why Jieyin Daoren would make such a decision.

Jieyin Daoren sighed softly and said, "The Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods has ended, and our Buddhism has indeed changed its former situation; countless disciples of the Saints have fled into our Buddhism, but one must know that the foundation of Buddhism has always been unstable."

"Especially those like Randeng Daoren; he was originally the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect in the past. Now, there are many disciples of the Chan Sect lineage who have fled into Buddhism. If we let that Randeng Daoren be the Sect Leader, I fear our Buddhism would turn into another Chan Sect."

"Looking at this Lu Ya Daoist, although he was once one of the ten great princes of the Golden Crow clan, the Demon Race has long since declined, and he has no foundation at all within Buddhism."

Jieyin Daoren continued to analyze, "Having entered our Buddhism, enjoyed our Buddhist Qi Luck, and obtained the benefits, will he still listen to Taiqing? Heh heh!"

Jieyin Daoren was quite disdainful; once one enters Buddhism, one can directly enjoy the benefits.

But what about Taiqing Laozi?

He only gives people empty promises without proof; why would anyone work for Taiqing Laozi?

Jieyin Daoren paused after saying this.

"Of course, if this Lu Ya Daoist really wants to do something detrimental to our Buddhism, we will just kill him. With us here, would we really sit by and watch him threaten our Buddhism?"

Hearing the words of Jieyin Daoren, Zhunti Daoren was suddenly enlightened.

Taiqing Laozi is using empty promises to catch a wolf, while they, the Western Two Sages, are giving actual benefits.

If Lu Ya Daoist is truly a smart person, he will know that he should rely on them, the Western Two Sages.

Of course, if this Lu Ya Daoist is not a smart person, then we will simply suppress and kill him.

Zhunti Daoren said to Jieyin Daoren with admiration, "Senior Brother is still the superior one."

After Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren consulted, they immediately made a proclamation to the Heaven and Earth.

"The Heavenly Dao is above; I, Jieyin, today appoint Dairi Rulai Fo as the contemporary Sect Leader of our Buddhism."

"The Heavenly Dao is above; I, Zhunti, appoint Randeng Gufu of our Buddhism as the Guoqu Fo, Dairi Rulai Fo as the Xianzai Fo, and Mile Fo as the Weilai Fo."

Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren spoke one after another, proclaiming to the Heaven and Earth.

Appointing Lu Ya Daoist, who is Dairi Rulai Fo, as the Buddhist Sect Leader.

Of course, to guard against Dairi Rulai Fo, they also appointed Randeng Gufu as the Guoqu Fo and Mile Fo as the Weilai Fo.

This means that in terms of status, the Guoqu Fo, Xianzai Fo, and Weilai Fo are actually equal.

But in terms of real power, the Xianzai Fo is the Buddhist Sect Leader.

However, the Guoqu Fo and Weilai Fo can also form a check on the Xianzai Fo.

And just as Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren were proclaiming to the Heaven and Earth, rolling golden light enveloped the land of Western Lingshan.

The Guoqu Fo, Xianzai Fo, and Weilai Fo took their positions.

Strange signs descended from the sky, and the Qi Luck of Buddhism increased greatly once again.

Seeing this scene, Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren looked at each other and laughed heartily.

"My Buddhism is destined to flourish greatly."

Taiqing Laozi, however, looked at this scene with an ugly expression.

Could it be that the rise of Buddhism is truly unstoppable?

And now, on the Honghuang Continent, many living beings have also truly begun to take the orthodoxy of Buddhism seriously.

Before the Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, in this Eastern land, there was the orthodoxy of the Three Pure Ones.

Even though the Chan Sect was very picky when selecting disciples, valuing their origins and karmic luck.

There was still the orthodoxy of the Jie Sect, which taught without discrimination.

Before, the living beings of Honghuang had many choices.

But now, the Jie Sect has vanished like smoke, and the Chan Sect is likewise gone.

For the living beings of Honghuang, there are not many orthodoxies left for them to choose from.

And Buddhism, having changed from its former state of having only a few members, now presents a trend of great flourishing.

Therefore, joining Buddhism is indeed a good choice.

Within Western Lingshan, the former Randeng Daoren is now Randeng Gufu.

Looking up at the firmament, he cursed in anger, "Jieyin, Zhunti, you go too far."

Why was Randeng Daoren willing to defect to Buddhism? It was for the position of Buddhism Sect Leader.

Randeng Daoren also saw that Buddhism was about to flourish, and his path to proving the Dao was compatible with the Buddha Realm.

Therefore, after Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren hinted that once he entered Buddhism, he would be the next Buddhism Sect Leader.

Randeng Daoren decided to defect into Buddhism.

But now, these Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren, despite being honored as Saints, have actually gone back on their word.

They let that Dairi Rulai Fo become the Buddhism Sect Leader.

This is simply treating him, Randeng, like a monkey.

Randeng Daoren was originally the Vice Sect Leader within the Chan Sect.

Within the Chan Sect, Randeng Daoren was not considered a Disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, but rather held the actual power to control the Chan Sect.

Even the Twelve Golden Immortals treated him with the respect due to a half-master.

Now, he has abandoned his status and position within the Chan Sect, bringing so many Disciples of the Chan Sect lineage to defect to Buddhism.

All of this was to become the Buddhism Sect Leader, enjoy the Buddhism Qi Luck, and then fight for a glimmer of hope to prove the Dao and become a Saint.

But now that Jieyin Daoren and Zhunti Daoren have gone back on their word, how could Randeng Daoren not be angry?

Randeng Daoren took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"Jieyin, Zhunti, and also Rulai, this matter is absolutely not over."

(End of this chapter)