After being recognized by the Way of Heaven, Jieyin and Zhunti revealed their Buddha bodies and Dharma Laksana. Jieyin sat on the twelfth-grade Golden Lotus Seed of Merit, and the golden light of Sarira appeared above his head. Zhunti was shrouded in Buddha's light, and the Buddha's light was faintly discernible behind him, like a huge swastika character. He sat cross-legged on the lotus platform condensed by Dharma power, just like the Buddha of the later generations.
Seeing this, Heavenly Lord Primordial Spirit's face turned cold. Originally, he thought that Summon and Zhunti were just trying to steal his disciples. Now, it seemed that compared to this, this was the real deal. Although the Western Sect was in the West and everyone in the East knew that there was a difference between the East and the West, the two of them were accepted by Hongjun as disciples and became members of the Taoist Xuanmen. In name, there was no difference between the East and the West.
But now, Summon and Zhunti had left the Taoist Xuanmen and established their own Buddhism. This had completely drawn a line between the East and the West. From now on, the East would be the Taoist Xuanmen, and the West would be Buddhism. The division of Buddhism and Taoism was a foregone conclusion. It should be known that the establishment of another Buddhism was not just talk. The Western Sect had left the Taoist Xuanmen and established their own Buddhism.
Compared to the apotheosis, this was the real deal. It also foreshadowed the beginning of the struggle between Buddhism and Taoism in the future. With such a big event, Yuanshi's face naturally did not look good. The most important thing was that his disciples had betrayed their own sect and joined the Buddhist Sect. This was simply a slap in the face for him, Yuanshi. The original joy of victory in the Apotheosis War had disappeared completely.
Looking at Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Cihang who had joined the Buddhist Sect, Yuanshi was angry and resentful. But what was the use of being angry and resentful? They were no longer his disciples. At this time, Yuanshi remembered that in addition to the three of them, there was also the Burning Lamp. Could it be that he had also joined the Buddhist Sect? But why wasn't it here?
The Burning Lamp was different from Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Cihang. He was not only the Deputy Hierarch of the Chan Sect, but also a Quasi-saint master. If he also joined the Buddhism Sect, the Chan Sect would really lose face and its vitality would be greatly damaged. Buddhism would then have one more Quasi-saint master. In the future, when the Buddhists and Taoists were in conflict, the Buddhists would undoubtedly have one more powerful helper. Of course, this result was not what Yuanshi wanted to see.
Sky Lord Yuanshi snorted at Wen Shu and the other two. Then, he turned to Summon and Zhunti and said, "Summon, Zhunti, you two are really good at scheming. Not only did you make my disciples betray their masters, you even dared to leave the Profound Sect. From now on, you are the enemies of the Profound Sect. Also, let me ask you, where did the Burning Lamp go? Was he also bewitched by you? "
Enemies of the Profound Sect? The smile on Zhunti's face disappeared. Now, the Profound Sect was indeed more powerful than the Buddhism Sect. However, Sanqing, whom they used to fear, had already broken off their brotherhood. Nüwa, except for the matters of the Demon Race, was basically cultivating in seclusion in Wahuang Heaven. And Houtu could not be counted as a member of the Profound Sect. As for the lineage of the Blood Sea, they were not preaching in the Great Desolation. Although the Profound Sect was powerful, they were like a plate of loose sand.
What was there to fear? However, when it came to the Burning Lamp, Zhunti's eyes flashed with a trace of expectation. This time, he did not only meet Wen Shu and the other two. He also met his peer, the Daoist Friend of the Purple Heaven Mortal Guest. In order to persuade the Burning Lamp to join the Buddhism Sect, Zhunti offered the high position of the Buddha of the Past. However, the Burning Lamp did not agree immediately. Instead, he promised to consider it.
In the face of Yuanshi's question, Zhunti answered with a smile, "Yuanshi Daoist Friend, the Burning Lamp Daoist Friend, was one of the three thousand Mortal Guests of the Purple Heaven Palace. Although he became your disciple and received the title of Vice Hierarch of the Chan Sect, he was treated coldly by you. Our Buddhism Sect is thirsty for talents. We are willing to invite him with the position of Buddha of the Past, one of the three supreme positions of Buddhism Sect. The Burning Lamp Daoist Friend promised to consider it. I think there will be an answer soon."
In Buddhism, in addition to Summon and Zhunti, the Buddha of the Past, the Buddha of the Present, and the Buddha of the Future were the most respected. If the Burning Lamp became the Buddha of the Past, his power in Buddhism would be much better than being a Vice Hierarch of the Chan Sect. The fact that Zhunti could offer such a condition also showed his determination to get the Burning Lamp.
More importantly, the Burning Lamp was the shape of the first innate coffin, and the Way of Nirvana it practiced was in line with Buddhism Sect's doctrine and the position of Buddha of the Past. If the Burning Lamp could join Buddhism, it would not only give Buddhism another Quasi-saint Buddha, but also perfect Buddhism Sect's doctrine. It was killing two birds with one stone.
When Yuanshi heard Zhunti's words, his face turned ugly. Although he knew that he had neglected the Burning Lamp too much in the past, when he heard Zhunti inviting the Burning Lamp with the position of Buddha of the Past and the Burning Lamp saying that it would think about it, Yuanshi was very angry. It was conceivable that even if the Burning Lamp refused Zhunti's invitation, it would have a harder time in the Chan Sect in the future.
Looking at Yuanshi's angry face, Zhunti was very happy. His words were not only for Yuanshi, but also for the Burning Lamp. Leaving the Xuan Sect and establishing Buddhism was such a big event that all the eyes in the Great Desolation were gathered here, and the Burning Lamp was no exception. Zhunti said this to force the Burning Lamp to make an early decision. Although it might cause the Burning Lamp to be disgusted, it could be slowly made up in the future.
Sure enough, not long after Zhunti finished speaking, the Burning Lamp came over on a cloud. Yuanshi looked at the Burning Lamp with a gloomy expression, and there was a trace of hostility in his eyes. Zhunti and Summon looked at the Burning Lamp with joy. If the Burning Lamp could come here, it must have made the decision to join Buddhism. How could the two Sages not be happy?
The Burning Lamp came to their side and looked at Yuanshi, whose face was full of anger, but he was still calm as usual, as if he had already expected this. The Burning Lamp bowed to Yuanshi, and then said calmly, "Teacher, this is the last time I will call you this. Back then, I did not seek the Great Dao and joined the Sect of Chanism, but I did not get anything. Honestly speaking, I, the Burning Lamp, have done so much for the Sect of Chanism, and I do not owe you anything. From now on, I, the Burning Lamp, am no longer a disciple of the Sect of Chanism."
Hearing the Burning Lamp's words, Yuanshi was not only angry, but also a trace of embarrassment. Under the witness of the Great Desolation, the Deputy Hierarch of the Sect of Chanism had chosen to leave. Yuanshi was naturally embarrassed. At this moment, Yuanshi only hated and was angry at the Burning Lamp, but he did not think about why.
Compared to Yuanshi's anger, Summon and Zhunti were obviously very happy. The Burning Lamp had chosen to leave the Sect of Chanism, which meant that their Buddhism would soon have a Quasi-saint. This was a great joy. They believed that in the near future, Buddhism would definitely prosper and be on par with the Xuanmen. This had always been the dream of Summon and Zhunti.
Unfortunately, when the Burning Lamp arrived, the two Sages guessed that the Burning Lamp would most likely join the Buddhism. Now that the Burning Lamp had left the Sect of Chanism, the two Sages believed that the Burning Lamp would definitely join the Buddhism. Unfortunately, they were happy too early. The Burning Lamp's choice was ten or twenty percent of what they had expected. It was also something that Summon, Zhunti, Yuanshi, and the others did not expect.
Ignoring Yuanshi's anger, the Burning Lamp turned to Zhunti and said, "Sage Zhunti, previously you invited me to join the Buddhism as the Buddha of the past. The Poor Way is very grateful. However, I don't know the way of Buddhism. What the Poor Way wants, Sage Zhunti can't give. Power and fame are just fleeting clouds. Only the Origin can be eternal."
The Origin? What did the Burning Lamp want to join Yuanshi's sect? Was it just to have a powerful backer? Of course not. He wanted to pursue the supreme way of the Origin. Otherwise, how could he disregard his status and insist on joining Yuanshi's sect? If not for this, he could have found a secluded place with Zhen Yuanzi or other hidden powerful figures. Presumably, no one would come to provoke him.
Hearing the Burning Lamp's words, Zhunti and Summon were stunned. The way of the Origin? In the Great Desolation, how many people sought the way of the Origin? How many people could prove the way of the Origin? Even Zhen Yuanzi and Cangjie, who was the reincarnation of Hongyun, were still half a step away from the Origin. Although they had an epiphany in the Great Desolation and could save thousands of years of hard work, they had never taken that step.
The Burning Lamp pursued the way of the Origin. Summon and Zhunti could not meet this condition. In the Great Desolation, perhaps only River Styx was qualified to agree to this condition. After all, among the three disciples of River Styx, one had already proved the way of the Origin, and the other two had their own way of proving the way of the Origin. With the protection and support of River Styx, it was not impossible for them to prove the way of the Origin.
River Styx had indeed created an immortal legend in the Great Desolation. Many people wanted to be his disciple, but they had no chance. Kunpeng had a little chance, but unfortunately, he did not seize it because of fear. After he became a god, the Red Lotus of Fire given to him by River Styx was also taken back by River Styx. At the moment when it was taken back, Kunpeng suddenly realized that he had always had a chance, but when the Red Lotus of Fire was taken back, he completely lost the chance.
At this time, a laughter suddenly sounded between heaven and earth. "Hahaha, very good. Burning Lamp, it seems that you have made your choice. Good." Hearing this voice, everyone's expression changed. This voice could not be more familiar. Its owner was the master of the Blood Sea, the ancestor of River Styx. They did not expect River Styx to be involved in this matter.
Hearing River Styx's voice, Summon and Zhunti immediately understood that the reason why Burning Lamp refused the invitation to join Buddhism was that River Styx's offer was more attractive than theirs. It was so attractive that not many people could refuse such an offer. That was the way of the Origin that countless cultivators dreamed of. In the Great Desolation, perhaps only River Styx was qualified to offer such an offer. When River Styx appeared in front of everyone, Burning Lamp bowed to River Styx in full view of the crowd. "Disciple Burning Lamp greets Master."
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