Looking at the upper echelons of the Buddhist Sect, the people around the Flowerfruit Mountain also had smiles on their faces. They looked at Vairocana Vairocana's ashen face, their eyes filled with mockery.
In the world of the Journey to the West Demon Subduing Chapter, after Vairocana traded away the Buddhist legacy, the Buddhist Sect Master became Gautama Buddha, and the name Vairocana disappeared from Buddhism.
Now, he was being interrogated by his former followers. Where did the Rulai Sutra come from?
One could only imagine what Maha-Vairocana was feeling right now. He was completely dumbfounded.
From Vairocana's twitching lips, everyone could clearly sense Vairocana's complicated emotions at the moment.
"Maha-Vairocana, please tell us where the two of you obtained the Tathagata Sutra. Otherwise, our Buddhist Sect will not let this matter rest."
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other powerful figures of the Buddhist Sect had cold gazes and harsh tones.
The Rulai Sutra was their Buddhist sect's most treasured sutra, it was rumored that it could allow one to reach the Sainted realm.
Although the Vairocana in front of them used to be a master of the Mahayana Stage, it was precisely because of this that many of the powerful figures of the Buddhist Sect were so anxious.
Their Gautama Buddha was nowhere to be found. After being released from the seven-colored mountain peak, he disappeared without a trace.
It was very likely that he had died outside, and the legacy of the Buddha would have declined.
If they did not seize the opportunity when Maha-Vairocana's strength was greatly reduced to take back Rulai's True Scripture, then their Buddhist Sect would probably never have the chance to seize Rulai's True Scripture again.
Once Maha-Vairocana's strength recovered, the powerful strength of the Mahayana Stage was enough to crush the Buddhist Sect.
Some of the great figures of Buddhism even had a hint of killing intent towards Vairocana.
"Amitabha!"
Vairocana closed his eyes gently and took in a deep breath. He chanted with a hint of anger and helplessness.
What Rulai Sutra? It was clearly the Vairocana Sutra, created by him, Vairocana. How was he supposed to explain it?
Could it be that he had secretly learned it?
"Venerable Xuanzang, please explain."
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist powerhouses looked deeply at Vairocana. They didn't dare to push Vairocana too hard, so they turned to ask Xuanzang.
Xuanzang had cultivated the Rulai Sutra to completion, while his master, Vairocana, seemed to have just comprehended the Rulai Sutra.
What's more, Vairocana Vairocana used to be a top master in the Great Vehicle Stage. Although his strength had declined, they still had some fear in their hearts.
"Amitabha!"
Upon hearing this, Xuanzang explained, "The Tathagata Sutra was passed down by Buddha."
"Passed down by the Revered One of the World?"
All the mighty figures of the Buddhist Sect looked at Xuanzang with complicated gazes. It was really difficult for them to tell whether it was true or not.
"Then why did your master also cultivate the Rulai Sutra?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist mighty figures had ugly expressions, regardless of whether Buddha had taught them the Xuanzang Sutra or not.
However, the reason why they were angry was that Xuanzang had secretly passed the Rulai Sutra that the Buddha had taught him to his master.
None of them, the upper echelons of Buddhism, had seen the Rulai sutra. Now, two non-Buddhist monks had actually cultivated in the Rulai sutra.
How could they not be angry?
Vairocana's face twitched again. Xuanzang had just said that it was imparted by Buddha, which meant that it wasn't him.
Now, Vairocana already had a guess. In Xuanzang's heart, the person represented by the Buddha was probably even more important than him, his master.
Because in Xuanzang's mind, the one who taught him the Mahayana Dharma and the Vairocana Sutra was the Buddha, not some Vairocana.
"I didn't impart it to Master."
Xuanzang shook his head. He didn't know why his master also cultivated the Rulai sutra.
"Could it be that Master peeked at it himself?" Xuanzang touched the Vairocana Sutra in his arms, puzzled.
"Hand over the Rulai sutra or convert to Buddhism."
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist mighty figures looked at each other. Although they had the advantage in numbers, suppressing two Unity Realm experts would also greatly damage the vitality of Buddhism.
In the end, they chose to leave a ladder for Vairocana and his disciple to join Buddhism. Everyone was a family, and learning the Rulai sutra wouldn't be too much of a problem.
After all, they were also believers of Buddha, so converting to Buddhism was the most reasonable thing to do.
In the eyes of Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist mighty figures, they could be said to be magnanimous to Vairocana and his disciple.
"As long as you convert to Buddhism, we will definitely report to Buddha and grant you Bodhisattva Buddhahood."
Guanyin Bodhisattva swore and guaranteed. Two Unity Realm experts were indeed qualified to obtain Bodhisattva Buddhahood.
Because the most important thing in Buddhism was strength. The stronger one was, the higher the status.
"Bodhisattva Buddhahood?"
Vairocana sneered in his heart. He was the leader of Buddhism, and now he was actually arranged to be a Bodhisattva.
Did he have to bow when he met Buddhist mighty figures in the future?
It was simply preposterous to the extreme.
"This matter still needs Master to decide."
Although Xuanzang agreed in his heart and wanted to join Mahayana Buddhism, he was a disciple after all.
However, he was a disciple after all. Such an important decision was naturally decided by his master.
"We are used to living like wild cranes, so we won't join Buddhism."
Vairocana refused without hesitation.
On the surface, joining Buddhism was very beneficial for him to unify Buddhism again and even control the forces of Buddhism again.
After all, with his cultivation base, he would soon surpass many Buddhist experts.
However, restoring cultivation base was not something that could be completed in a day or two. It might even take several years or even decades.
And Buddhism's inheritance was in Wanjie Lou. If one day Buddhism's inheritance was bought by a customer, then that person would be the new Buddha.
His awkward position could be imagined.
Even if the new Buddhism took him in.
However, Vairocana had to worship this fake Buddha every day, which was something he couldn't bear.
Moreover, the most important reason was that he had an even more perfect plan.
If the plan succeeded, he would obtain an opportunity that would allow him to far surpass the position of the original Buddhism leader.
"Since Master doesn't agree, I can only reject Master's kindness."
Xuanzang also shook his head lightly, a trace of reluctance flashed in the depths of his eyes.
Vairocana's decision was clearly out of Xuanzang's expectations.
In Xuanzang's heart, they were believers of Buddhism. They joined the sect founded by Buddha and personally listened to Buddha's Dharma.
Such a great opportunity, but Master actually gave it up.
"This is the Buddha's Sutra, now it is returned to its owner."
Xuanzang took out the Vairocana Sutra and wanted to hand it to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
"Xuanzang, what are you doing?"
Vairocana was furious when he saw Xuanzang actually giving the cultivation technique he created to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
For thousands of years, he only taught it to Xuanzang alone and never to Guanyin Bodhisattva and other Buddhist mighty figures. This was to maintain his absolute rule.
Once all the Buddhist mighty figures learned the Vairocana Sutra, then his position would be in danger.
Originally, he was in the Mahayana realm and could easily suppress the Bodhisattva in the Unity realm.
However, once someone also broke through to the Mahayana realm, then his position would be challenged.
Although these Bodhisattvas who learned the Vairocana Sutra would not be stronger than him.
However, his mysteriousness would disappear.
Because at the same realm, these Bodhisattvas could understand everything about him.
Once their Dharma concepts diverged from his own Dharma, that would be a real disaster.
Now, he couldn't teach it.
Because the more experts in the world of Journey to the West, it meant that he could get less resources in the original world.
"Vairocana Sutra?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the others stared blankly at the Vairocana Sutra that Xuanzang took out. Was this the sutra of Buddha?
Their Buddhist sect's sutra?
Could it be that Buddha wrote the sutra he comprehended in the Vairocana Sutra?
"Why is your name Vairocana?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist mighty figures looked at Vairocana Sutra with strange eyes. All of them secretly slandered Dari Rula for being shameless. He actually gave his name the same as the name of the sutra written by Buddha.
Did he want to stand shoulder to shoulder with Buddha?
He was overestimating himself!
"Xuanzang, let's go!"
Vairocana Sutra glanced coldly at Guanyin Bodhisattva and the others. He also knew that no matter how he explained, it would not be clear. Staying here would only cause a battle with the Buddhist people.
It was better to leave as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, as soon as Vairocana Sutra's voice fell, many Buddhist mighty figures sealed off all directions.
How could they let a wandering monk who had learned the Vairocana Sutra go?
"Leave the Vairocana Sutra!"
Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other Buddhist mighty figures' eyes flashed with cold light. Buddha had disappeared, and the Buddhist sect's sect-guarding sutra was in front of them.
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