Chapter 261: Three Worlds Buddha Body Union, Peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal!

The opportunity to bring forward the prosperous era of Buddhism.

These words are no exaggeration.

One must know that, for Jieyin Zhunti, Chen Ku, or Hong Yun and the like, the so-called writings are not of great significance.

What they have comprehended is the order of laws, the Great Dao of Buddhism.

Moreover, this Sanskrit will be more suitable in the future for teaching sentient beings, making all kinds of profound Buddhist principles easier to understand, so that sentient beings can comprehend them.

Its meaning is naturally extremely important.

After a long while, several people finally suppressed the joy of the emergence of Buddhist scriptures.

Hong Yun straightened his expression and said rather dejectedly:

"Although this time I have gained merit,"

"but this humble Daoist has still failed to attain sainthood, truly letting down everyone's high expectations."

As he spoke, Hong Yun could not help but show a hint of shame.

Since joining Western Buddhism, he also knows that everyone there has tried every means to accumulate merit for him.

Among them, Chen Ku has done the most.

But even now, I still remain below the level of a sage.

Hong Yun naturally feels ashamed to face Chen Ku and the others.

But regarding this, Chen Ku smiled with relief.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, there's no need for this."

"I still have a way to obtain merit."

"By then, letting Fellow Daoist attain sainthood will be no problem."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin Zhunti showed a look of surprise.

Hong Yun also wore an expression of anticipation.

"Oh? Please enlighten us, Fellow Daoist Chen Ku!"

He hurriedly asked further.

But this time, Chen Ku did not directly speak it out.

"Fellow Daoist, don't rush!"

"Next, I intend to enter seclusion to achieve the union of the Three Worlds Buddha Body."

"After I leave seclusion, I will naturally help Fellow Daoist Hong Yun gain more merit."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun's expression froze.

However, he also knew that since Chen Ku said this, there must be a deeper meaning.

Moreover, even though I am only half a step away from sainthood, before Chen Ku I still obey his words.

Therefore, Hong Yun immediately nodded and agreed.

Without further words, Chen Ku returned to his own dojo.

With a thought, he summoned again the Twenty-Four Petaled Chaos Green Lotus.

This time, finally, no one will disturb him, right?!

Chen Ku thought this somewhat helplessly.

Thereafter, without hesitation, he immediately sat cross-legged on the Chaos Green Lotus and began this round of cultivation.

One must know that even the ordinary cultivator's Three Corpses Union is astonishingly difficult.

Moreover, the cultivation method of the Three Worlds Buddha Body is inherently more difficult than the Three Corpses path.

Therefore, Chen Ku's expression turned solemn; he focused his mind, daring not to be the slightest careless or distracted.

The Retribution Body, Response Body, and Dharma Body appeared one after another, looming behind Chen Ku, majestic and vast, extraordinarily divine.

Afterward, vast streams of legal order surged, enveloping the Three Worlds Buddha Body, and began to merge.

Boom!

Boom!

This time, the momentum was tremendous.

Streams of legal order collided, heavenly sounds deafening.

Chen Ku also furrowed his brows.

In the dark, he indeed felt an immense, indescribable resistance, as if forbidding his Three Worlds Buddha Body Union.

But the next moment, Chen Ku's thought stirred.

In an instant, the Twenty-Four Petaled Chaos Green Lotus burst forth with divine radiance, illuminating the void, mysteriously exquisite.

Merit Golden Light, Astonishing White Light, Karmic Fire Red Light, World-Destroying Black Light......

Streams of radiance emanated, intertwining and outlining.

Faintly, it gave rise to an immensely heavy Chaos aura.

Return to the origin!

Ultimate sublimation!

Under the support of the Chaos Green Lotus, Chen Ku's boundless legal order throughout his body finally achieved a certain mysterious balance and resonance.

Retribution, Response, and Dharma—these three auras gradually merged into one.

In an instant, Chen Ku's original late-stage Primordial Golden Immortal realm also underwent a drastic transformation.

The Dao Fruit became ever more brilliant, the vital energy ever more mighty!

Thus, Chen Ku completely achieved the Three Worlds Buddha Body Union, advancing to the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

His own combat power also surged by nearly tenfold.

Such an improvement is already astonishing to the world.

After all, a Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal corresponds to a Quasi-Sage; every tiny improvement is worlds apart.

Not to mention, combat power has surged nearly tenfold.

However, Chen Ku, upon awakening from his breakthrough, couldn't help but sigh:

"Mm... just a tenfold increase, right?"

"Ah... suffering, suffering..."

"Increasing as a Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal is truly difficult."

Of course, though that may be, Chen Ku's eyes and brows betray an undisguisable smile.

Now at the peak of Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal, it means he is one step closer to proving the Dao as a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Following that, Chen Ku's heart stirred, and he thought of the Three Corpses Path cultivated by ordinary beings.

"I have united my three-life Buddha body, and my combat power has gained such an increase."

"If the Three Corpses Path could also be united, it surely wouldn't be too bad."

"Just a pity..."

Chen Ku muttered to himself.

Whether the Three Corpses can unite, the gap is self-evident.

Unfortunately, among the present Six Saints of the Mystic Gate, not a single one can achieve it.

As for the higher Hongjun, it is utterly unknown.

"Could this be the Heavenly Dao's hidden limitation?"

Chen Ku made this speculation, and couldn't help but feel a wave of alarm.

Even as a Sage, one cannot unite the Three Corpses.

This is naturally not due to one's foundation or talent being limited.

The only plausible explanation is the Heavenly Dao's unknown limitation.

But why is that?!

The will of the Heavenly Dao can bestow the position of Sage, yet it forbids them from uniting the Three Corpses?!

This question has no answer, and it is not a secret Chen Ku can presently access.

After a moment, he shook his head and simply stopped thinking about it.

Now that the breakthrough is complete, it's time to set out and continue seeking merit for Hong Yun.

Thinking thus, Chen Ku immediately set off, vanishing in an instant into his own dao field.

Elsewhere!

Hong Yun also sat in his dao field, eyes closed, brows slightly furrowed, as if deep in thought.

"To become a Sage..."

"What exactly should this poor daoist do?!"

Hong Yun muttered to himself.

Although Chen Ku had said before that there was still a way to accumulate merit for him,

but Hong Yun, as a top-tier primordial powerhouse, naturally could not just lie back and wait for Chen Ku's help.

Therefore, he himself was also pondering in every possible way.

But, no matter how hard he thought for a long time, he ultimately remained clueless, utterly bewildered.

Just then, a voice sounded out of nowhere.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, why be so troubled?!"

Hearing this, Hong Yun was greatly startled.

Gazing intently, he saw clearly that it was Chen Ku, who had somehow appeared at his side.

Hong Yun's heart was even more shaken.

Know that Hong Yun now possesses the cultivation of a Near-Sage.

Yet before this, he had not sensed anything at all.

It's hard to imagine how terrifying Chen Ku's cultivation is.

Upon careful sensing, Hong Yun astonishingly discovered that Chen Ku, by advancing just a step further, had reached the peak of the Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal realm.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen Ku, on another breakthrough!"

"The peak of the Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal is truly unfathomable."

"Even this poor daoist's Near-Sage level falls short by a margin."

Hong Yun said this with full respect.

This can also be said to be the gap between the Mixed Yuan Dao and the Immortal Dao.

Hearing this, Chen Ku gave a light smile.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist, you overpraise!"

Regarding Hong Yun's praise, he did not become arrogant, appearing quite calm.

After a pause, Chen Ku continued speaking:

"Now, we can set out to seek merit for our fellow daoist again."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun's eyes instantly brightened.

He naturally could not wait, wasted no words, and immediately followed Chen Ku forth.

The Gate of Myriad Marvels opened, and the two stepped into it in a single stride.

But the next moment, Hong Yun reappeared, unable to help but stare, then his face filled with astonishment.

「This... this is the endless Sea of Blood?! 」

「Not bad! 」

「Hong Yun saw, in an instant, they found themselves already in the midst of the endless Sea of Blood. 」

「Surrounding, endless resentment and wronged souls intertwined. 」

「Yin wind blew in waves, mist lingered, giving people a sense of eerie and uncanny feeling. 」

「Hong Yun was bewildered, not understanding why Chen Ku had brought them here, what the purpose was. 」

「At that very moment, Chen Ku did not miss the opportunity to speak: 」

「"Hehe, coming here is precisely to let fellow Daoists liberate the resentful souls of this place!"」

「"This is a great opportunity to reap merit!"」

「This is exactly Chen Ku's intention. 」

「But upon hearing this, Hong Yun's expression became even stranger. 」

「"This... seems a bit improper, doesn't it?"」

「"After all, this endless Sea of Blood is the dojo of Fellow Daoist Minghe."」

「Hong Yun hesitated, showing a worried look. 」

「Even though they were single-mindedly seeking to prove the Dao and become a sage, they also felt that this action was somewhat unreasonable. 」

「"Isn't this equivalent to barging into Old Ancestor Minghe's home and seizing their opportunity?!"」

「However, regarding this, Chen Ku merely glanced deeply toward the center of the Sea of Blood. 」

「Then, they calmly smiled and said: 」

「"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, there's no need to worry!"」

「"I will personally protect the Dao for fellow Daoists!"」

「"From now on, fellow Daoists need only stay here, peacefully chant our Buddhist wondrous dharma, and liberate the departed souls."」

「"At the same time, fellow Daoists must constantly keep in mind that all beings suffer; these spirits are those who perished bearing grudges, utterly miserable."」

「"Even if body and Dao perish, the soul still has nowhere to go."」

「"If there were a method of life-and-death transmigration, that would be the best refuge for these resentful souls…… "」

「Chen Ku's following words were solemn and profound in meaning. 」

「Upon hearing this, Hong Yun was completely bewildered. 」

「They did not understand what Chen Ku meant by "soul has nowhere to go," nor the so‑called "cycle of life and death," etc., and what exactly it signified. 」

「However, since things have come to this, they no longer evaded. 」

「"If that's the case, I, the humble Daoist, thank Fellow Daoist Chen Ku."」

「Hong Yun said, full of gratitude. 」

「This move, Chen Ku did for themselves, even at the risk of offending Old Ancestor Minghe. 」

「"What more could Hong Yun say?"」

「After the words fell, they no longer wasted time. 」

「Seated in the endless Sea of Blood, Hong Yun softly spoke. 」

「Immortal sounds rang out, echoing within the endless Sea of Blood, immediately beginning to liberate resentful souls and purify grudges. 」

「Meanwhile, Chen Ku likewise sat calmly to the side, breath steady, began to protect the Dao for Hong Yun. 」

「At the same time. 」

「At the center of the endless Sea of Blood. 」

「Old Ancestor Minghe sat upright, brows furrowed, gaze dark as they looked toward the other side. 」

「There lay the figures of Chen Ku and Hong Yun. 」

「"Detestable, detestable!"」

「"Chen Ku, Hong Yun, you all are truly bullying too much!"」

「Minghe's surroundings surged with Blood God Sons; they gritted their teeth and muttered to themselves. 」

「Overbearing! 」

「Arrogant! 」

「One could even say this is outright provocation. 」

「"You should know, Old Ancestor Minghe, as a top‑towering expert of the present age, who walks between heaven and earth—who would not give them three points of face?!"」

「The endless Sea of Blood, moreover, makes even ordinary beings dare not set foot. 」

「But throughout history, only Chen Ku has dared to act so recklessly. 」

「When they first came, they forcibly seized their own Twelve‑grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus without discussion. 」

「"Now, they even brought Hong Yun, swaggering forward to liberate countless resentful souls in the Sea of Blood?!"」

「With such a demeanor, those unaware might think this Sea of Blood is Chen Ku's dojo. 」

「More importantly, from beginning to end, Chen Ku never even greeted them. 」

「Infuriating! 」

「Truly infuriating! 」

「But Old Ancestor Minghe, although gritting their teeth and eyes nearly bursting. 」

「But in the end, it was merely impotent fury. 」

「They stared hatefully at Chen Ku and the other, yet dared not take any action. 」

「No need for many words; Minghe also already understood Chen Ku and the other's purpose in coming. 」

「This move is intended to let Hong Yun attain Dao and become a sage; whether for Hong Yun or for the West, it is of great significance. 」

Thus, Chen Ku displayed an unprecedented overbearing demeanor, precisely to show that this matter brooked no disturbance.

In that case, if one dared to act, they would surely face Chen Ku's most violent assault.

His expression shifting for a long time, the Minghe Old Ancestor could only swallow his anger.

Time flies!

One thousand years......

Two thousand years......

Three thousand years......

Unbeknownst to them, Red Cloud's salvation of the resentful souls in the Sea of Blood had already spanned a full ten thousand years.

Over those ten thousand years, grudges and resentful souls dwindled at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Seeing this, the Minghe Old Ancestor felt extreme anguish.

Those are all his fundamental essence.

And this salvation indeed yielded astonishing results.

Strands of merit welled up, making Red Cloud's aura more majestic and vast, bringing him closer to the Sage Realm.

However, the opportunity to prove the Dao and attain sagehood had still not arrived.

Regarding this, Chen Ku remained calm, not at all anxious.

On the contrary, Chen Ku's gaze did not even linger on Red Cloud's improvement; instead, he occasionally looked into the Boundless Sea of Blood.

"Waiting for that one person to come."

"That must be the true critical point for Daoist Friend Red Cloud to attain sagehood."

Chen Ku thought so in his heart.

Red Cloud did not know this idea; even if he did, he would be utterly baffled, not understanding which expert Chen Ku was referring to.

However, this time Chen Ku's wait did not last long.

One day.

Chen Ku felt something, slowly opened his eyes, and gazed toward the outside of the Boundless Sea of Blood.

Sure enough, he saw a figure that had somehow arrived from afar, wearing a contemplative expression.

Around him, there was no grand flow of cosmic order.

Yet this sight instantly delighted Chen Ku.

"He's here!"

His heart stirred greatly, knowing that the person he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

Although this scene was what Chen Ku had anticipated,

However, immediately afterward, Chen Ku stirred his thoughts and directly concealed his form, vanishing on the spot, as if he did not wish to face the newcomer.

Nothing else!

This is a great opportunity for Red Cloud!

It is also the greatest hope for Red Cloud to attain sagehood.

Naturally, Chen Ku would not interfere.

That is, at the same moment Chen Ku disappeared.

Finally, that figure outside the Boundless Sea of Blood gradually approached.

Only when drawing near could one see clearly.

The comer was none other than Hou Tu, one of the Twelve Ancestral Witches of the Wu Clan!

At this moment, Hou Tu gazed toward the Boundless Sea of Blood, his expression also greatly shaken!