Chapter 294: The Three Pure Ones' rebirth scheming, disciples of the Four Teachings sparring?!

Backfired!

This time, the Three Pure Ones truly tried to be clever and ended up clumsy.

Around them, many great powers and titans sneered and jeered.

How could these be disciples of sages?!

Clearly, they are just a bunch of refugees come to sponge off the rich!

Undisguised, some beings even showed a hint of contempt.

The Three Teachings disciples constantly claim to be transcendent and worldly, mighty and imposing.

But upon seeing all these spiritual-root immortal fruits today, they acted as if they were risking their lives.

Therefore, beings naturally thought that the so-called Three Pure Ones' Dao lineage was really not that great either.

Hearing the surrounding beings' discussion and seeing their expressions, the Three Pure Ones had already turned black-faced and remained silent.

They also knew that this doctrinal debate was set in the West, and adding to that the wonderful teachings previously expounded by the Buddhist Sect, caused beings to be convinced.

Thus, unknowingly, countless great powers and titans suddenly stood from the Buddhist Sect's perspective, speaking up for them.

More importantly.

I originally thought that taking a bite of the Western Buddhist Sect would also ease my mind a bit.

But I didn't expect that this move would further discount the status of the Three Pure Ones' Dao lineage in beings' hearts.

Saying it's like trying to steal a chicken but ending up losing the rice is not an exaggeration.

For a moment, the Three Pure Ones remained silent, their faces growing ever darker.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Chen Ku had already taken in the Three Pure Ones' reaction fully.

However, Chen Ku showed no trace of pain.

Even upon hearing the jeers of many great powers and titans, he still appeared as if speaking for the Three Pure Ones' Dao lineage, and said:

"Hehe, there's no need for you all to be like this!"

"Since we have taken out these spiritual-root immortal fruits today, we intend to let all fellow Daoists enjoy them to their heart's content."

"No matter how much you all eat, our Western Buddhist Sect will cover it."

Upon Chen Ku saying these words.

The beings' faces were even more moved.

Look!

What is called grandeur?!

This is what true grandeur is!

In an instant, the beings' initial impression of the West had improved considerably.

However, Chen Ku's few words caused the beings to be convinced.

But the Three Pure Ones felt even worse.

No matter how much you eat, it's covered?!

Isn't this even more solid proof that the treatment of the Three Pure Ones' Dao lineage disciples is inferior to that of the West?!

However, at this point Chen Ku no longer paid attention to the Three Pure Ones' reaction.

He turned his gaze and looked toward Maitreya, a disciple of Zhunti, on the other side.

"Maitreya, please also bestow some acquired spiritual fruits upon the countless beings outside the hall."

Chen Ku transmitted this message to Maitreya via divine sense.

Not bad!

His intention was not merely to let these sage disciples and top great powers and titans enjoy various spiritual-root immortal fruits.

By contrast, those ordinary beings in the outside world are weaker in strength.

If they could obtain even a bit of opportunity and blessing, they would instead be more moved, and their favor toward the Buddhist Sect would grow greater.

Maitreya also understood Chen Ku's meaning.

Nodding, Maitreya moved his heart and immediately produced the Human Seed Bag.

This Human Seed Bag internally forms its own universe, containing a vast space.

In an instant, Maitreya also seized tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of acquired spiritual fruits.

Afterward, Maitreya left the Mahavira Hall.

With a grand wave, the Human Seed Bag was hoisted high.

One after another, acquired spiritual roots poured out instantly, falling before the outside world's beings.

"By order of Senior Brother Chen Ku!"

"These spiritual fruits are for all fellow Daoists in the outside world to share."

Maitreya said thus.

As his words fell.

The outside world's beings, who had initially looked envious, were first stunned, then overjoyed to the point of being unable to contain themselves?!

"... These... these are top-grade acquired spiritual fruits?!"

"Even compared to ordinary innate spiritual fruits, they are not lacking at all."

"We actually have the fortune to obtain such great blessings?!"

"We thank Senior Chen Ku, we thank the benevolence of the Buddhist Sect's sages!"

The beings were moved, exclaiming incessantly.

Just as Chen Ku had thought.

Although it is merely an acquired spirit fruit, its effect is comparable to that of an innate spirit root.

To the beings of the outside world, this is a tremendous opportunity.

They have no backing of the sages' lineage, nor do they possess the formidable cultivation that surpasses antiquity and dominates the present.

Yet Chen Ku did not overlook them, and likewise bestowed spirit fruits upon them.

Thus, countless beings knelt on the ground, loudly thanking the Buddhist Sect's grace.

Besides this, some beings could not help but whisper among themselves.

"In the past, I too once went to Kunlun Mountain to listen to the Dao, but not even a single stalk of spiritual grass was granted by the Three Pure Ones sages."

"Compared to that, the Buddhist Sect's venerable elders and sages are truly magnificent."

"Not bad, not bad—listening to the Dao and also receiving spirit fruits? Such treatment is truly unprecedented throughout the ages."

"We previously spoke ill behind the backs of the Western venerable elders; now thinking about it, we really shouldn't have."

Some beings showed expressions of shame.

In their view, the Buddhist Sect's conduct could even be described as repaying hatred with virtue.

The magnanimity and generosity of the Western Buddhist Sect have taken root in the hearts of all beings this day.

And inside the Mahavira Hall.

The Three Pure Ones also heard the beings' discussion.

Without a doubt, at this moment the beings naturally began comparing the Three Pure Ones with the West.

Moreover, faintly, the reputation of the West has already surpassed that of the Three Pure Ones.

"Hmph, the Buddhist Sect is truly good at scheming!"

"This wave of winning over hearts has been carried out quite beautifully."

Yuanshi spoke in a low voice, muttering to himself, full of indignant resentment.

As soon as his words fell, Laozi beside him also spoke in a deep voice:

"No!"

"We must suppress the momentum of the Western Buddhist Sect."

"Otherwise, this time we Three Pure Ones will actively come forward only to embarrass ourselves."

Laozi was even more unwilling, wanting to turn everything around and revive the reputation of the Three Pure Ones.

However, the Three Pure Ones all had this idea, but for the moment they felt somewhat helpless.

"This...... what should we do?!"

Tongtian hesitated before asking.

"Could it be that we are to start a great war among the sages?"

"If that were the case, let alone whether we could determine superiority."

"Even if we could, it would likely take tens of thousands of years, or even longer ages."

After pondering for a moment, Laozi's eyes suddenly brightened as he thought of something.

"Hmph, we sages naturally need not descend ourselves!"

"However, we can let the disciples of the Three Teachings go forth to compete with those Buddhist Sect disciples."

"As long as our disciples can overcome the Buddhist Sect, we can still demonstrate that the Dao of the Three Pure Ones surpasses that of the Buddhist Sect."

Upon saying this.

Yuanshi and Tongtian's eyes instantly lit up.

"Indeed!"

"Moreover, setting aside other matters, the Three Pure Ones have absolute confidence in their respective disciples."

"Take the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, Jinling, Xuandu, and others—being able to become disciples of the sages already shows their extraordinary talent and uncommon background."

"Furthermore, over the endless ages, the sages' teachings have made their progress even more rapid."

"If it were a contest between disciples, we would indeed have considerable confidence."

"Naturally, Laozi's proposal conveniently excludes Chen Ku, leaving him out."

"In terms of seniority, Chen Ku is also a disciple of the Buddhist Sect."

"But he has even fought the sages before, making him clearly unsuitable to compete with the Three Teachings' disciples."

"What Laozi referred to were Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, and other Buddhist Sect disciples."

"This proposal is indeed excellent."

"The Three Pure Ones exchanged glances and immediately decided thus."

"Immediately afterward, Laozi suddenly spoke."

"Hehe, the discussion of the Dao has already ended!"

"Sitting here so idly, we are rather bored."

"Why not... seek some enjoyment?!"

"As Laozi spoke, he looked toward Jieyin and Zhunti, as well as Chen Ku and the others."

"Hearing this, the myriad mighty ones were startled and doubtful, and immediately fell silent."

"As for Jieyin, Zhunti, Hongyun, and the like, their eyes instantly flashed with a hint of vigilance."

"They also knew that this discussion of the Dao had left the Three Pure Ones extremely uncomfortable, having lost all face."

"Now that Laozi has said this, the Three Pure Ones surely harbor no good intentions."

"Senior brother, what do you mean by these words?!"

"Zhunti pondered in his heart, then spoke with an expressionless face, posing a counter-question."

"This time, Yuanshi also spoke up."

Hehe, as the saying goes, in the primordial wilderness, strength is supreme!

Today, the disciples of the four teachings have all gathered; it's quite a rare occurrence.

Why not, let's have a sparring match between disciples?

Jieyin Zhunti, junior brother, dare you accept?!

Primordial Beginning has everything under control; even in his words lies deep scheming.

He directly asked Jieyin Zhunti if he dared to accept, not in a negotiating tone.

Upon saying that, if Jieyin Zhunti does not accept, it would further show that the Buddhist sect is timid.

Upon hearing those words, Jieyin Zhunti indeed froze for a moment, then fell into deep thought.

A sparring match?!

This was not in the original plan.

The Three Pure Ones suddenly brought this up; could there be some hidden scheme?!

They have no doubt that the Three Pure Ones, in order to save face, might very well use some unknown means.

The two were somewhat hesitant.

But just then, Chen Ku suddenly sent a divine sense voice transmission.

"Master, Uncle, no need to hesitate!"

"Now, the strength of our Western Buddhist disciples—do we still need to worry?!"

Upon receiving this divine sense voice transmission, Jieyin Zhunti's heart stirred.

Immediately, he felt a sudden realization and relief!

Not bad, not bad!

With Jieyin Zhunti's teachings, and the various Buddhist divine abilities and methods created by Chen Ku,

nowadays, the Buddhist disciples are each not to be underestimated.

Although they cannot be said to be on par with Chen Ku,

but compared to other peers, they are already immensely powerful.

In other words, even if the Three Pure Ones' disciples have some schemes, the Buddhist disciples have enough strength to cope, no need to worry.

Previously, I had actually overestimated the Three Pure Ones' disciples, and consequently lost confidence in my own disciples.

After coming to his senses, Jieyin immediately looked toward the Three Pure Ones.

"Hehe, this proposal is excellent."

"We, the Buddhist sect, accept!"

Jieyin was straightforward and decisive.

As his words fell, Chen Ku beside him thought of something else.

He then spoke:

"A sparring match... not bad!"

"However, if it's just that simple, there's not much to see."

"In my opinion, why not add some stakes?!"

Chen Ku naturally knows that the Three Pure Ones intend to use this to regain face.

However, if we add some wagers, it will surely be more exciting.

Upon hearing his words, the Three Pure Ones were slightly startled.

Thereafter, they had no further nonsense.

"Good!"

The Three Pure Ones all nodded.

Thereafter, they all waved their hands grandly.

In an instant, three divine beams shot forth, hovering before the Three Pure Ones.

Mysterious Capital Heavenly Plow!

Immortal- and God-Slaying Treasure Blade!

Void Box!

Three items, all are supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures.

Seeing this, many great powers couldn't help but erupt in an uproar, clicking their tongues in amazement.

These Three Pure Ones sages are truly wealthy and grandiose.

To sentient beings, supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures are extremely precious, even rarely seen throughout the ages.

Yet today, the Three Pure Ones hesitated not, actually putting them all up as stakes in the contest.

Truly shocking!

And Chen Ku's brow twitched slightly, feeling somewhat astonished.

Not to mention the Mysterious Capital Heavenly Plow and the Immortal- and God-Slaying Treasure Blade.

Just that last item, the Void Box, can be said to be immensely powerful and unmatched in ferocity.

Any other being once placed inside this box will, within a moment, turn into blood water, completely annihilating both body and spirit.

In the later Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, Primordial Beginning likewise used this treasure to sever the life of Bixiao, one of the Three Pure Ones.

One can imagine how terrifying this Void Box spiritual treasure is.

However, shortly thereafter, Chen Ku's face showed a smile.

The higher the grade of the spiritual treasures the Three Pure Ones produce, the more it aligns with his intentions.

After all, the Three Pure Ones intend to suppress the Buddhist sect's might.

Likewise, Chen Ku was also thinking, wanting to shear another wave of wool from the Three Pure Ones.

Marvelous, marvelous......

After producing three top-grade innate spiritual treasures, the Three Pure Ones then gazed at the Buddhist crowd, wondering what kind of spiritual treasure they would bring out as a stake?!

At the very least, they couldn't be weaker than the Three Pure Ones, right?!

Under the gaze of the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Chen Ku each waved their hands grandly.

Immediately after, another three top-grade innate spiritual treasures manifested.

What Jieyin produced was the Eight Treasure Meditative Bodhi Banner.

This object was formed from the condensed Brahma sound that initially arose in the Western Pure Land after Jieyin and Zhunti attained sainthood.

What Zhunti produced was a treasure named the Six Paths Brahma Sound Salvation Vessel.

This spiritual treasure uses white bones as its hull, symbolizing the endless skeletons of sentient beings that once perished in the West.

Upon its sail, vast tracts of scriptures are woven, holy and harmonious, with supreme majesty.

As for what Chen Ku produced, it was the Wuji Bracelet capable of collecting all things.

Top-grade innate spiritual treasures were nothing new to Chen Ku; he simply produced them casually just to make up the numbers.

In a short moment, a full six top-grade innate spiritual treasures hung suspended.

Seeing this, the beings could not hide their fervent expressions, their eyes trembling.

Everyone held their breath, staring unblinkingly at the scene.

No wonder it's a contest between the sages' lineages; this kind of handiwork is truly astonishing.

And the beings became even more curious.

This exchange, once again, will determine who is stronger and who weaker?!

Amid the anticipation of the beings.

Jieyin and Zhunti once again looked toward the Three Pure Ones.

"Three Pure Ones senior brothers, how would you like to compete?!"

Since this match was proposed by the Three Pure Ones, they must surely have some plan in mind.

Indeed!

As the words fell, Laozi immediately spoke without hesitation:

"We, the Three Pure Ones, once deduced and created a body-refining cultivation method called the Eighty-Nine Mystic Art!"

"I have heard that in the Western Buddhist sect there are also body-refining methods such as the Eighty-Nine Mystic Art and the Twelve-Zhang Golden Body."

"Why not, for this first round, compete in body-refining techniques?"

Upon hearing this, several Buddhist people were slightly taken aback.

But shortly after, they couldn't help but laugh.