The Battle in Journey to the West
Chapter 234 - 222: Enlightened One and True Person Gather Together_2

Chapter 234: Chapter 222: Enlightened One and True Person Gather Together_2

Several Daoist friends gathered together and started chatting; this initiation of Louguan was a rare grand event, a rare gathering of true Daoists.

"I wonder which members of the Buddhist sect will attend the ceremony this time?" Daoist Equal to Heaven asked.

"I’m not sure, but I expect their delegation will be significant," Yang Jian said. "I heard that the Three Pure Ones themselves are going to appear."

Suddenly, the bell on the Welcoming Immortals’ Platform rang again, and everyone looked up to see a Daoist in yellow robes descending from the clouds onto the platform.

"Reveal Teachings Golden Immortal Guang Chengzi has arrived!" the Child announced, and all the Daoists present couldn’t help but become somber.

"So it’s Immortal Guang Chengzi who has come!"

"Lately, Immortal Guang Chengzi has been as elusive as a dragon, seldom making appearances."

"This initiation of Louguan is an important event for our Daoist sect. Even the Three Pure Ones might attend," said another. "As the eldest disciple of Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch, could Guang Chengzi afford not to appear?"

As the golden immortals of the Reveal Teachings appeared one by one, Yang Jian hurried forward to perform the courtesy of a junior, as Immortal Guang Chengzi was the elder brother of his master, True Man of the Jade Tripod, with others like Daohang Tianzun, Huang Long Zhenren being his master’s fellow brothers. With the arrival of the golden immortals of Interpretation Sect, the scene grew much livelier as many True Men of Dao and Virtue approached to chat.

"Ancestral Earth Immortal Zhen Yuanzi from Ten Thousand Year Mountain’s Wuzhuang Temple is here!" suddenly announced the Child, striking a bell loudly.

Zhen Yuanzi was seen approaching on a cloud, dressed in a white Taoist robe embroidered with a Tai Chi diagram, presenting a depth of aura that commanded respect.

"Zhen Yuanzi dared to establish a Taoist temple in West Cow He State and call himself Ancestral Earth Immortal. I wonder what abilities he possesses?"

"Zhen Yuanzi is indeed formidable," another remarked. "It is said he defeated Dipankara Ancient Buddha, who could not even defeat him with the Sea-Calming Pearl."

"To dare call himself Ancestral Earth Immortal indeed means he possesses great skills; otherwise, how could he establish himself so securely in West Cow He State?"

With the arrival of Zhen Yuanzi, the scene grew even more lively, with many more True Men of Dao and Virtue eager to approach and engage in conversation.

Daoist Equal to Heaven thought to himself, "Well, my elder brother has also arrived!"

In the past, he had become brothers with Zhen Yuanzi, surely with some intriguing circumstances involved.

Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile, "I heard about the initiation of Louguan and specially rushed here to present three pepino fruits, though they are hardly noteworthy."

The Child accepted the jade box handed over by Zhen Yuanzi, containing the pepino fruits, and carried them inside the temple, prompting everyone to nod inwardly, acknowledging Zhen Yuanzi’s gracious demeanor.

As Zhen Yuanzi descended from the Welcoming Immortals’ Platform, people approached to greet him. Zhen Yuanzi, unfazed by the attention, smiled and nodded, returning each greeting, making everyone feel quite comfortable.

Zhen Yuanzi’s mana was at least on a level with that of creators, otherwise, he would not have been able to defeat Dipankara. Even though the Book of Earth was unmatched in defense, without substantial skills, how could he establish a secure foothold in West Cow He State and spread the Way of the Dao? Although the Four Great Continents were not specifically owned by anyone, everyone knew that West Cow He State was under the Buddhist sect, Southern Toad Continent and Dongsheng Immortal State were in Daoist hands, while Uttara Kuru Kingdom was a desolate land overrun with demons, essentially a land without an owner.

Lu Dongbin laughed and said, "Immortal Zhen Yuan has arrived; I have long heard of the Immortal’s renown, and seeing him today, he truly is extraordinary!"

Zhen Yuanzi responded with clasped hands, "It’s Patriarch Lu of Pure Yang, greetings from me! I have also long heard of the fame of the Complete Truth Sect, and seeing it today is a fortune of three lifetimes!"

Zhen Yuanzi’s presence overshadowed that of the Reveal Teachings Golden Immortals; after all, the title of Ancestral Earth Immortal was significant, and his boldness in establishing a Daoist temple in West Cow He State was indeed impressive. Even Tathagata was reluctant to force him out, as the cost of doing so would likely be great.

"Dang!"

The bell rang, and melodious chanting came from the sky. Everyone looked up to see Buddha Light flickering in the air, signaling the arrival of a Buddha Ancestor.

"Ancient Lamp-Burning Buddha from Mount Meru has arrived!" the Child announced loudly.

Dipankara Buddha had come, a Former Buddha from the Buddhist sect, reputed to be Siddhartha Gautama Buddha’s mentor who helped him re-achieve Buddhahood, an awesomely formidable figure.

"Dang!"

"God of Wealth Wu, Zhao Gongming, has arrived!"

Indeed, foes are destined to meet; Zhao Gongming had arrived, unaware that Dipankara had already swapped heaven and earth. Seeing Dipankara, Zhao’s eyes flashed fiercely; his twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls had been taken by Dipankara.

"Dang!"

"Future Maitreya Buddha from Mount Meru has arrived!"

Another leading figure appeared, the future Respectful Ruler of the World, Maitreya Buddha! Maitreya, always smiling, appeared friendly and kind, yet his methods were incredibly potent!

"Dang!"

"Medicine Buddha from the Eastern Lapis Lazuli Pure Light World has arrived!"

Medicine Buddha, another giant of the Buddhist sect and a future ruler of the world following Maitreya, was also a Future Buddha, extremely formidable.

"South Sea Bodhisattva Guanyin has arrived!"

"Mount Wutai’s Manjushri Bodhisattva has arrived!"

"Mount Emei’s Samantabhadra Bodhisattva has arrived!"

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has arrived!"

Then came the Four Great Bodhisattvas: Guanyin was the first to descend, followed by Manjushri, then Samantabhadra, and finally Ksitigarbha, riding Di Ting down to the Welcoming Immortals’ Platform. This was undoubtedly a grand event, and although Ksitigarbha had not emerged for a long time, he still attended.

The Daoist true persons present couldn’t help but inhale sharply. Daoist Equal to Heaven thought, "I didn’t expect even Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva to attend; this initiation ceremony is likely to be quite lively!"

"Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Sunlight Bodhisattva, Moonlight Bodhisattva, Immeasurable Light Buddha, and Immeasurable Life Buddha, have arrived!" the Child announced again.

Thus came Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Sunlight Bodhisattva, Moonlight Bodhisattva, Buddha of Immeasurable Light, and Buddha of Immeasurable Life, adding to the distinguished attendees.