In front of the Dipankara Ancient Buddha, numerous Buddhas stood with different expressions.
After hearing Dipankara's words, the Buddhist Bhantes nodded silently.
With the Immortal Extermination Formation, orthodox Daoism had the confidence to contend against the other factions. They no longer had to hide and struggle passively.
They could now advance and retreat freely. They could either defend or attack, turning from passivity into initiative.
They could take the initiative to advance, and they could continue hiding and slowly develop.
They were unlike the Immortal Court and the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus. In order to develop, they had to expand their territory, increase their population, and accumulate faith power. Conflicts with other factions were unavoidable.
As they walked the same path, they were the most direct competitors, as well as the best targets for each other.
War could also consolidate and gather faith and incense.
From a certain perspective, the two heretic heretics would engage in a large-scale war every hundred years. Even if the final victor could not be determined, it was still necessary.
Due to various reasons, if the war between the Immortal Court and the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus entered the decisive stage, the Western Pure Lands and the Demon Race would not sit idly by.
The orthodox Daoism that had been struggling to survive in the past could now reap the spoils of war after obtaining the Immortal Extermination Formation.
Compared to the Western Pure Lands and the Demon Race, the orthodox Daoism was much more at ease.
"One wrong step leads to many wrong steps." The Indestructible Vajra Buddha said, "Previously, we were too lenient towards the Three Clear lineage. Now that we can't get rid of them, even if we were to ally with the Demon Race to deal with them, we would have to hold back."
Whether they were willing or not, the current orthodox Daoism was already a colossus on the same level as the Western Pure Lands and the Astro Mountains Starry Seas.
Even if a few factions worked together to destroy such a colossus, they would have to pay a certain price.
The problem was, who would bear the price?
Not a single faction would be able to do so.
Even if they did not perish along with orthodox Daoism, they would not be able to withstand the attacks of the other factions if they were to face a huge blow to their vitality.
At the end of the day, their clans were enemies with each other.
"We were too greedy and wanted to obtain the complete Immortal Extermination Formation. We ended up nurturing a tiger," The Dipankara Buddha admitted his mistake, "I have yet to see through the Three Poisons of Greed, Aversion, and Obsession."
The Indestructible Vajra Buddha shook his head, "You're being too serious, Ancient Buddha. It's just that we need to control the conflict between the Immortal Court and the White Lotus heretics. Otherwise, we'll only give the Three Clear lineage more opportunities to take advantage of. We should just wait for the Nine Underworlds' tribulation to end before we fight against the Demon Race and purge the heretics."
"However, the Immortal Court is still too weak against the White Lotus heretics …"
The group of Buddhist Venerables put their palms together and chanted softly.
The Dipankara Ancient Buddha also sighed and smiled, "It's a late start. It's already commendable to be where it is today."
"Buddha Guanyin, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Buddha. said. said." Ma. Buddha Mai Buddha Buddha. and said. The Bodhisattva Guanyin said, "Fortunately, we have the Green Lotus Flag to defend against Mai Buddha. However, we still have to be careful. The slightest mistake could cause the situation to collapse."
Like the Yellow Almond Flag, the Green Lotus Flag could also defend against Mai Buddha's Five-colored Divine Light.
However, as the defending side, they had lost the initiative.
Against others, he could still cope with the changes by remaining calm, but against an expert like Mahamayuri, the slightest carelessness could lead to a complete collapse in a very short period of time, not giving his opponent a chance to react.
"Since they know that we have the Green Lotus Flag, Mai Buddha wouldn't be able to do anything to us. The White Lotus heretics wouldn't waste their chance so easily." The Dipankara Buddha said, "Although the Immortal Court is weak against the White Lotus heretics, it wouldn't be easy for Mai Buddha to find an opportunity if they are cautious and focused on stabilizing themselves."
"However, we have to pay attention to the Three Clear lineage. They will continue to stir up trouble."
The Dipankara Buddha looked at the Buddhist Bhantes before him, "The Great Sage Equalling Heaven's true body won't be able to reappear within a short period of time. However, we have to pay close attention to Yang Jian, Suo Mingzhang, and Feng Yunsheng's movements."
Yang Jian didn't need to say much.
Excluding the Great Sage Equalling Heavens, Yang Erlang was currently Daoism's strongest Overarching Heavenly Immortal. Even if he wasn't as close to the Dao Realm as the Great Master Xuan Du, his individual strength was still superior. Against Mai Buddha, the outcome of the battle was still uncertain.
Among the active experts, he, the Great Sage Equalling Heavens, and Mai Buddha could be considered as the top three experts beneath the Dao Realm.
Previously, during the battle for the Immortal Extermination Formation, Suo Mingzhang forcefully resisted the Dipankara Buddha, who possessed the Twenty Four Heavens Sea Calming Pearl. His name shook the world once again.
Only a hundred years had passed since he ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm.
As for Feng Yunsheng, she had only ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm for around fifty years. However, she was already unafraid of the likes of the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles and Yuan Hong. She had practically replicated Suo Mingzhang's legend.
What was more noteworthy was the fact that with her strength, not only was she proficient in ambushes and assassinations, but she was also proficient in them.
As such, her threat level would increase exponentially. Most people would have to pay extra attention to her and be on guard against her.
"Other than the three of them, Yan Zhaoge and his son had also ascended to the Grand Virtual Realm," said the Dipankara Buddha.
The Buddhas of the Blessed Lands said, "You don't have to remind us. We're all aware of it."
The Dipankara Buddha nodded silently.
"Will the Immortal Court take the risk and attack the Nine Underworlds?" asked the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.
The Nine Underworlds Evil Devils could be enlightened as well.
The Dipankara Buddha, Daoist Lu Ya, Great Daoist Xuan Du, and the others had a tacit understanding with the Nine Underworlds. They would give each other a chance and wait for the final moment to arrive to fight for the greatest opportunity.
However, the Immortal Court had no such need.
"Although the Three Clear lineage is no longer a pushover, and the Nine Underworlds is more of a taboo, if we don't help them, the Immortal Court would have no advantage against the Nine Underworlds." The Dipankara Buddha smiled.
"As for the Nine Underworlds, we still have to be careful." The Indestructible Vajra Buddha said, "While you, Daoist Lu Ya, and the others have made arrangements, we still have to prevent the Nine Underworlds from taking advantage of the situation. The Three Clear lineage is a good example."
The Dipankara Buddha said, "You're right. I'll be careful."
After discussing for a while, the group of Buddhas took their leave.
The Guanyin Bodhisattva watched the Victorious Fighting Buddha's silhouette disappear. Then, she turned around and looked at the Dipankara Buddha. She wanted to say something, but stopped herself.
"I know what you're thinking. If we can't eliminate them, we shouldn't make them our enemies." The Dipankara Buddha said, "Although the conflict between the Three Clear lineage and the Immortal Court is almost irreconcilable, if the timing is right, we can use the Three Clear lineage to help us. At the very least, we can try to make some deals like Mahamayuri did."
He let out a long sigh, which was similar to Daoist Lu Ya, who was far away in the Astro Mountains Starry Seas, "The situation is different now. It's not that easy to suppress the Three Clear lineage. We have to change our methods."
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