Chapter 233

On Mount Sumeru, the various divine monks and Buddhas held their breath in concentration; some Bodhisattvas were even more incomparably nervous, for there was an old matter from two thousand years ago.

Shakyamuni broke away from Mount Sumeru, traveled far to the ancient star of the Primordial Wilderness, and opened up Spirit Mountain.

Now, with the arrival of yet another Buddha, is it a split, or a reconciliation?

"Will a third mountain rise?"

Countless Buddhas were worried, and the holy monks who had been cultivating in seclusion within Mount Sumeru also emerged, their expressions incomparably solemn, witnessing what was the most significant meeting in the history of the Buddhist sect.

Is it ultimately a collision, or a fusion?

Under the Bodhi tree, the sixteen-foot golden body of Amitabha Buddha emitted an aura that shocked the world; every inch of his skin flowed with heaven-shaking Buddha-nature, becoming one with Mount Sumeru. Wherever he was, that place was the Buddha Kingdom's Pure Land.

Great compassion and great mercy, great virtue and great kindness, made everyone who witnessed this scene unable to help but want to prostrate themselves in worship, take refuge in the Buddhist sect, and pay homage to the Tathagata.

Lin Xian, who sat opposite him, although draped in a brocade kasaya, appeared incomparably young under the emerald light of the Bodhi tree; a lotus flower flickered between his brows, flowing with an otherworldly and transcendent temperament.

There was a sense of being far from the clamor of the mortal world, accompanied by the moving sight of green lamps and ancient Buddhas.

"Worries have fallen away, the red dust is far behind..."

The bell tolled, and no one knew from where heavenly flowers fell; divine lotuses grew from the void. Lin Xian pinched a flower and smiled slightly: "I am the White Lotus Maitreya, extinguishing reincarnation, to become a Buddha in the future. My Dharma name is Star Host. Today, I wish to cast the Small Thunder Lei Yinsi and require countless bricks and tiles. I ask all living beings to offer alms. If any monk is willing to assist me, offer fifty pieces of Immortal Gold divine tiles."

"On the day I attain the Dao, I will guide you all to transcend the sea of suffering, ascend to the Other Shore, fly up to the Buddha Kingdom, and confer upon you the fruits of Golden Body Arhats and Myriad Heavens Bodhisattvas."

"Good, very good."

In an instant, many monks on Mount Sumeru stirred. If these words were spoken in the outside world, they would be no different from a swindler's clumsy lies—a scam that even a three-year-old could see through.

But in a different place, spoken by a different person, the meaning became completely different.

For the Buddhist cultivators, they did not know who Lin Xian was or what his background was.

But they knew that the person sitting opposite Lin Xian was the Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha!

This was a true Buddha who sat on equal footing with the Buddhist Great Emperor.

For a time, countless monks had burning gazes; this temptation was simply too great. In the Buddhist sect, only those who have severed the Dao are called Arhats, symbolizing that they have taken the first step on their own Dao.

As for the Bodhisattva fruit position, it is granted only to Sages or those about to become Sages. Only cultivators who have hope of becoming Great Sages or even Quasi-Emperors in the future are qualified to become Bodhisattvas.

"You..." The Demon-Subduing Pestle sighed, wanting to deny it.

Although it could not be certain what the reincarnation of Amitabha Buddha looked like, it could be certain that the Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha would never do something like "send me 50."

Lin Xian might be the reincarnation of some other Buddha, but he was definitely not Amitabha.

An Imperial Weapon is the continuation of a Great Emperor's life. The Demon-Subduing Pestle was very confident in this point, and it had seen Shakyamuni and witnessed the miracle of a reincarnation, so it had experience.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xian's expression turned solemn, and he spoke first, saying with utmost gravity: "That's right, I am the incarnation of Amitabha Buddha, the reincarnation of the Buddha. I want to lead the Buddhist sect to brilliance in this life, where everyone is like a dragon, all living beings enjoy longevity, and together we build the true Western Pure Land!"

The true Western Pure Land? The Demon-Subduing Pestle was stunned for a moment. This was an attempt to evolve the Immortal Domain in the human world. Which genius came up with this idea? It was truly talented.

"Young man, your ideas are very idealistic." Auspicious purple energy rose, the spirit of the Demon-Subduing Pestle revived, and it took the initiative to speak: "But you still need to keep your feet on the ground."

"This is not a blueprint, but a reality that exists." Lin Xian said solemnly: "Predecessors have already made great vows, and there are already footprints on the path ahead."

The crowd on Mount Sumeru was in an uproar, and the Imperial Weapon trembled. If a true world existed, could it be that this future Buddha had already found the Immortal Domain and located the coordinates of the Immortal Path opened by the predecessors?

This meeting had profound significance; it not only influenced the Buddhist sect but also shook the foundations of eternity, rewriting ancient history and leaving countless future generations in awe.

A Buddhist disciple recorded it faithfully, writing the following scripture:

【Thus have I heard: At one time, Star Host Buddha was on Mount Sumeru with twelve hundred and fifty great Bhikshu monks.】

【The Imperial Weapon Demon-Subduing Pestle, Amitabha Buddha, Fighting Victorious Buddha, Sun and Moon Bright Lamp Buddha... all such Buddhas, along with all Bodhisattva Mahasattvas, Golden Body Arhats, and the immeasurable masses of the heavens, were all present.】

【At that time, the Buddha told the Imperial Weapon Demon-Subduing Pestle: From here to the east, past ten trillion Buddha lands, there is a world named the True World. In that land, there is a Buddha named True Fixed Tathagata, who is now manifesting at the Jade Void Palace to preach the Dharma.】

"In the True World, the true Buddha is undying, and all living beings do not die. Wherever True Fixed Tathagata is, that is the supreme Pure Land. Where a single thought moves, that is the Other Shore."

Lin Xian chanted a Buddha name, blew the great Dharma conch, and spoke the great Thunder Sound: "There is no need to ascend to the Immortal Domain; the Buddha Domain will naturally surpass the Immortal Domain."

"Cast the only true Buddha, build the Pure Land, and even while in the red dust, one will still live forever and everyone will have their lives extended."

Lin Xian spoke eloquently, attracting countless Buddhist disciples. However, some old and experienced Bodhisattvas and ancient Buddhas remained skeptical and unmoved.

"Where is the foundation?" the Imperial Weapon Demon-Subduing Pestle demanded.

Don't think about getting something for nothing; when it comes to pyramid schemes, the Buddhist sect is the number one expert.

If he were fooled by Lin Xian today, the Great Thunder Lei Yinsi wouldn't need to bother existing in the future.

"Sure enough, those who are good at talking are hard to deal with."

Lin Xian said to himself, knowing he had to bring out something real. He reached into the Bitter Sea and manifested a Human Emperor Banner that fused the power of faith and the black energy of ten thousand ghosts in his hand.

Black and white colors rotated, and there was the sound of ghosts crying and gods howling. The Imperial Weapon Demon-Subduing Pestle was stunned, almost subconsciously wanting to eliminate demons and defend the Dao.

Even the gazes of the monks on Mount Sumeru became strange. The monks who had originally believed in Lin Xian had their faith shaken at this moment.

Is a Buddha who can bring out a Human Emperor Banner a proper Buddha?

Whether it's proper or not, the System doesn't know, but System 10086 is very certain that even if it's a second-hand item from a street stall, the Human Emperor Banner has the function of preserving souls.

This is unremarkable in other Immortal Cultivation Worlds, and ordinary evil cultivators can refine it.

But in the Shrouding the Heavens universe, the Master of the Three-Life Copper Coffin is the ruler of the Underworld. After his ominousness, even the Great Daos of reincarnation and souls were tainted with weirdness and filled with mystery.

In this Myriad Heavens and Worlds, any object that can be involved with reincarnation without shattering has great utility.

Lin Xian held the Human Emperor Banner in one hand and pointed at Amitabha Buddha with the other, saying loudly: "This banner and the Bodhisattva Realm are the foundation for building the Western Pure Land!"

Lin Xian closed his eyes, sensing the Bodhisattva Realm. Amitabha Buddha seemed eternal; even in the spiritual world, he remained, permeating immortal brilliance and suppressing the ages.

Some people can refine great medicine from the life of the human body, called Longevity Immortal Essence.

The Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha studied faith for many years and had extraordinary attainments; he should also have corresponding substances.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how the Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha's divine self, after passing through three hundred thousand years, could still maintain peak blood energy and evolve the power of the Golden Years.

(End of chapter)