The Battle in Journey to the West
Chapter 352 - 306: All the Talents of Ancient Times Emerge_3

Chapter 352: Chapter 306: All the Talents of Ancient Times Emerge_3

This is a game of great antiquity, ever since the Jade Emperor challenged the Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch in ancient times, they began their arrangements. How could anyone think to step above them? They are the true ancient ancestors of Daoism, direct disciples of Hongjun! The Jade Emperor is merely a summoned servant child under Hongjun, and yet he dares to issue orders?

"Amitabha! At last, Siddhartha Gautama Buddha has exited his retreat. This poor monk is deeply relieved," said the newcomer, who rode a beast resembling a lion, landing in the Ruins.

"Amitabha! It turns out to be Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It has been a long time," Siddhartha hurriedly returned the greeting. Ksitigarbha could have achieved Buddhahood long ago, only because Tathagata sat firmly in control over Mount Meru that he had to make such a grand vow to deceive Tathagata, so he could avoid going to Mount Meru; otherwise, once he entered Mount Meru, he probably would be subjected to brainwashing by Tathagata using the power of the heavens.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s mana was almost comparable to that of the Ming River, both being strong contenders amongst the Quasi-Saints, but after all, with the Ming River wielding a Primordial Magical Treasure, it was difficult for Ksitigarbha to win; however, his mount, Di Ting, was also extraordinary, and combined, they were enough to contend with the Ming River, ranking as top formidable beings between heaven and earth!

In ancient times, when the heavens and earth were freshly opened and the Heavenly Dao was clear, true Qi was abundant, and even chaotic treasures frequently fell from Chaos into the Heavenly Dao World, whoever obtained them would naturally make rapid advancements in cultivation! Moreover, at that time, Hongjun opened the Purple Cloud Palace and invited sages from all directions to come and listen to his lecture, and later the Three Pure Ones often hosted sermons, enabling countless individuals to listen to the saints’ supreme Hunyuan teachings, propelling their cultivation to advance rapidly.

Back then, the Heavenly Dao World was as strong as the Zenith of Tang in the early Tang Dynasty, but now, it resembles the chaos after the An Lushan rebellion, disordered and declining in destiny.

"So, it is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!"

"Boundless longevity and blessedness, this one has seen Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva," they said.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was famously recognized, and when the ancient sages saw him, they couldn’t help but rise and pay their respects; Ksitigarbha naturally smiled, clasped his hands together, and finished returning the salutations one by one.

"Our Buddhist sect comes from another world. In the past, Guiding Taoist and Daoist Zhunti were instructed in their dreams by the heavens to receive the supreme Buddhist Law, after which they founded Buddhism and Daoism, transforming into the Guiding Buddha. Later, it became Amitabha Buddha, whereas Daoist Zhunti became Zhunti Bodhisattva before transforming into Zhun Ti Buddha Ancestor. However, these two saints were extraordinarily brilliant and rejected all forms of indoctrination, choosing instead to spread mercy and compassion, leading to the great prosperity of our Buddhist sect. Now, Tathagata controls Mount Meru, propagates indoctrinating teachings, plunging the Buddhist sect into a dire state! We must cleanse this malignancy!" stated Siddhartha with righteous indignation.

Although the Buddhist Law was introduced from another world as the heavens’ layout to dilute the mystic sect’s destiny, The Two Saints of the West refined it into the purest principles, enabling people to comprehend the Great Emptiness and allowing many to achieve Buddhahood on the spot, hence establishing the golden age of Buddhism.

"The Way of the Dao is innocent; those who manipulate it for evil deeds are to blame. Buddhism is compassionate, while Tathagata is cruel and cunning, deserving to be eliminated, Buddhism is innocent," Chi Jiangzi declared.

The attendees were all capable beings from the ancient past with far-sighted vision, certainly not of petty caliber, and could naturally discern the crux of the matter, not blaming the Buddhist sect for it. Furthermore, at such a critical juncture, internal strife would only lead to self-destruction!

Then came another, Zhen Yuanzi himself.

Zhen Yuanzi said, "Boundless longevity and blessedness, I am Zhen Yuanzi of the Shangqing Lineage, greeting all Daoist friends and the Buddha Ancestor!"

"It turns out Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is actually from the Shangqing Lingbao lineage! I had thought where such a powerful Ancestral Earth Immortal had emerged from, to find it is a fellow sect brother," Guang Chengzi exclaimed in surprise, as initially even Laojun and Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch did not know Zhen Yuanzi was a disciple of the Heaven-Penetrating Sect Hierarch.

The Leader of Heaven-Penetrating had hidden Zhen Yuanzi well because he knew that Zhen Yuanzi possessed great fate and great opportunities. He had been kept in reserve, not even used during the Divine Enthronement calamity, only allowing him to emerge as the Journey to the West approached.

"Boundless Heavenly Immortal blesses us! It turns out that our friend Zhen Yuanzi is from the Shangqing Lineage. Indeed, great teachers produce great students."

Zhen Yuanzi had now revealed his identity, as this was the final battle, there was no need to hide any longer.

"I was observing the atmosphere of Mount Meru within the Wuzhuang Temple when I saw that Tathagata had already arranged the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation. This formation is exceedingly terrifying, even a creator, the likes of a Quasi-Saint entering it would be ground to dust in an instant! Thus, we too must find a way to arrange our own formidable formation to counter it," Zhen Yuanzi said.

He had received a message from the Leader of Heaven-Penetrating and hurried to the South Sea Ruins to report that the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation, gathering the Buddhas of the Spirit Mountain, Bodhisattvas, and Vajra, would have unimaginable power. Even with someone inside betraying it, it might not be broken through.

"That’s simple, those of us from ancient times cultivate by lighting up our life stars, corresponding to the stars in the sky! We can gather to form the Great Formation of the Heavens, utilizing the power of the stars to counter the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation. There are also genuine Buddhas of the Spirit Mountain here who can form the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation as well," said Zhen Yuanzi.

"There’s no need... My master had established a formation, which I am sure you all are aware of," Zhen Yuanzi said gravely.

"Could it be... the Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation?" Chi Songzi hesitantly asked.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded and said, "Correct! It is the Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation! This formation is not weaker than the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. With so many Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal experts here, forming the Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation will certainly be more formidable than the formation of the Sect of Interception from back then! I have already brought the Ten Thousand Immortals’ Talismanic Scripts, which contain the structure of the formation and the method to activate mana."

With a wave of his hand, Zhen Yuanzi scattered a multitude of talismans, countless in number, with each person receiving one.

The Leader of Heaven-Penetrating was truly generous. To counter Tathagata, he even revealed the Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation.

Each person held a talisman, set up in formation. When the time came, their power would enter the talisman, connecting heaven and earth with the Chaos, the Eight Desolates and Six Directions, and with the combined force of ten thousand immortals, it would be a groundbreaking event!

Siddhartha Gautama Buddha nodded and said, "Excellent! Ten thousand immortals against ten thousand Buddhas! Truly a fortunate omen! I had foreseen that Emperor Huizong of Song would honor our Buddhist sect’s Buddha Ancestor with the title of Greatly Enlightened Golden Immortal, and it seems there is indeed a cause and effect in the unseen, so today we shall also join this Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation."

The Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation of the past was extremely difficult to break, with Jie Sect disciples inconsistent and even including betrayers. But now, these are all strong Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals, many creators and some Quasi-Saints, and Siddhartha Gautama Buddha is a Semi-Saint himself. With such a formation set up, its power would be immeasurably greater than the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation of the Sect of Interception from the Divine Enthronement War!

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