The Battle in Journey to the West
Chapter 355 - 306: All the Great Powers of Ancient Times Emerge_3

Chapter 355: Chapter 306: All the Great Powers of Ancient Times Emerge_3

This was a cosmic chess game that dated back to ancient times, ever since the Jade Emperor challenged the Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch, they had begun their plans. Did someone really think they could tread on their heads? That was impossible! They were the true ancestors of Daoism, personally taught by Hongjun! The Jade Emperor was just a summoned Child Servant beneath Hongjun’s seat, yet dared to give orders?

"Amitabha! The World Honored One, Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, has finally come out from seclusion; this monk is deeply relieved," said the newcomer as he rode upon a beast resembling a lion, descending into the Ruins.

"Amitabha! It turns out to be the Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva, it’s been a long time since we last met." Siddhartha Gautama Buddha hurriedly returned the gesture. Ksitigarbha King had long been able to achieve Buddhahood, but because Tathagata presided over Mount Meru and controlled everything, he was forced to make such a great vow to deceive Tathagata, allowing him not to go to Mount Meru. Otherwise, once he entered Mount Meru, he would likely be subject to brainwashing by the power of All Buddhas.

The mana of Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva was almost equal to that of the Ming River, both being powerful Quasi-Saints, but since the Ming River held a Primordial Magical Treasure, Ksitigarbha King was hard-pressed to win; however, his mount, Di Ting, was also extraordinary. Together, they were strong enough to contend with the Ming River, making him one of the formidable beings in heaven and earth!

In ancient times, creators and Quasi-Saints were as common as hairs on a bull since the heavens and earth had just opened, and the Heavenly Dao was clear, with True Qi being abundant. From time to time, chaotic mythical treasures would fall from Chaos into the Heavenly Dao World and be acquired by someone, causing their cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds! Additionally, back then, Hongjun would host lectures at the Purple Cloud Palace to which many great figures from all sides were invited, and after that, the Three Pure would often hold sermons, allowing countless people to listen to the supreme teachings of the saints about Mixed Yuan, which made their progression in cultivation extremely fast.

At that time, the world of the Heavenly Dao was just like the early Tang Dynasty during the Zhenguan era, extraordinarily strong. But now, it resembled the Tang Dynasty after the An Lushan Rebellion, chaotic and declinated in fortune.

"It turns out to be the Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva!"

"Boundless life and fortune, this one pays his respects to the Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva."

Ksitigarbha King Bodhisattva still had a small reputation, and the ancient high beings upon seeing him, couldn’t help but rise to pay their respects, to which Ksitigarbha King responded with a smile, bringing his hands together in a prayer gesture and returned the courtesy to each of them.

"Our Buddhist sect originated from another world. Years ago, Guiding Taoist and Daoist Zhunti dreamt of receiving the supreme Buddhist Law from the heavens and then created Buddhism and Daoism, the former transforming into the Guiding Buddha before eventually becoming Amitabha Buddha, and Daoist Zhunti transformed into Zhunti Bodhisattva and later into Zhun Ti Buddha Ancestor. However, the two saints were exceptionally talented, discarding all forms of brainwashing and only spread compassion, leading to the great prosperity of our Buddhist sect. And now that Tathagata is monopolizing Mount Meru and promoting brainwashing doctrines, it has led our Buddhist sect into a miserable state. We must purge this cancer!" preached Siddhartha Gautama Buddha with unquestionable righteousness.

Although the Buddhist law came from another world as a ploy by the Various Heavens to weaken the Mystic Sect’s influence, The Two Saints of the West refined it into the purest doctrines, enabling people to understand the Great Emptiness and achieve Buddhahood on the spot, establishing a golden age for Buddhism.

"The Way of the Dao is innocent; the guilty ones are those who use it for doing evil. Buddhism is about compassion, but Tathagata is cruel and treacherous, rightly to be eliminated. Buddhism is not to blame," Chi Jiangzi spoke.

The attendees were all powerful beings from ancient times with long-term perspectives, certainly not of the inferior lot, and naturally could see the key points, so they wouldn’t blame the Buddhist sect. Besides, they were now at a critical point of survival, and internal strife would only lead to self-destruction.

Another person arrived, it was Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi said, "Boundless life and fortune, I am Zhen Yuanzi from the Shangqing Lingbao lineage, greets all fellow Daoists and Buddha Ancestors!"

"So it turns out that Daoist friend Zhen Yuanzi is from the Supreme Pure Luminous Lineage. I thought, ’Where did such a powerful Ancestral Earth Immortal come from?’ It turns out we’re fellow sect brothers," exclaimed Guang Chengzi, realizing only now that even Laojun and Yuan Shi Immortal Monarch hadn’t known that Zhen Yuanzi was a disciple of the Heaven-Penetrating Sect Hierarch.

The Leader of Heaven-Penetrating Sect had kept Zhen Yuanzi hidden deeply because he knew that Zhen Yuanzi had a great destiny and great opportunities. Thus, he had kept him in reserve all this time, not even using him during the great calamity of Divine Enthronement, only allowing him to emerge as the Journey to the West approached.

"Blessings of the Boundless Heavenly Immortal! It turns out that my friend Zhen Yuanzi is from the Shangqing lineage, truly a case of a renowned master producing an exceptional pupil,"

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

"I have observed the signs from Mount Meru at Wuzhuang Temple. The Tathagata has already prepared the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation. This formation is extremely terrifying— even the creator, a Quasi-Saint level behemoth, would be pulverized in an instant upon entering it! Therefore, we must also find a way to set up a great formation to confront it," Zhen Yuanzi said.

He had received a message from the Leader of Heaven-Penetrating Sect and had rushed to the South Sea Ruins to report that the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation, gathering the Buddhas of the Spirit Mountain, Bodhisattvas, and Vajras, was unimaginably powerful. Even with an inside help, it might not be possible to break through it.

"That’s simple. We, the Ancients, cultivate by illuminating our life stars, corresponding to the stars in the sky! We can assemble the Great Array of Various Heavens’ Stars, borrowing the power of the stars through the Heavenly Dao to face the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation. Here, we also have the genuine Buddhas of the Spirit Mountain who can form the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pilgrimage Formation,"

"No need... my master has created a formation method that I believe you all are aware of," Zhen Yuanzi said in a deep voice.

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

Zhen Yuanzi nodded, "Correct! It is the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation! This formation is no weaker than the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. With so many high-level Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals here, forming the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation will surely be even more terrifying than the formation of my Sect of Interception back in the day! I have already brought the Ten Thousand Immortals’ Talismanic Scripts that contain the structure of the great formation and the methods to stimulate mana."

Zhen Yuanzi tossed his hand, releasing a large number of talismans. They were innumerable, and each person received one.

The Leader of Heaven-Penetrating Sect truly held nothing back; to confront the Tathagata, he even brought out the Ten Thousand Immortals Great Formation.

With each person holding a talisman, they arranged the formation. When the time came to input their power into the talismans, they would connect to the chaos of the universe, the Eight Desolates and Six Directions, the combined force of ten thousand immortals— it would be like creating heaven and earth anew!

Siddhartha Gautama Buddha nodded, "Good! Ten Thousand Immortals against Ten Thousand Buddhas! That is indeed an auspicious sign! I have foreseen that Emperor Huizong of Song would confer upon our Buddhist sect the title of Greatly Enlightened Golden Immortal. It seems that there is cause and effect in the dark. Today, we shall also join this Ten Thousand Immortals Formation."

The Ten Thousand Immortals Formation of old was extremely difficult to break. The disciples of the Sect of Interception were inconsistent, and there were even traitors within. But now, all here are powerful Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals. With many creators and even Quasi-Saints among them, and Siddhartha Gautama Buddha himself a Semi-Saint powerhouse, setting up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation now would be infinitely more powerful than the Jie Sect’s Ten Thousand Immortals Formation during the battle of Divine Enthronement.

To find out what happens next, please tune in to the following installment.

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