dtnovels Chapter 652 - 651: Three Buddhas Enter the Highland, Seeking the Emergence and Protection of the Two Saints [Second Update]
Chapter 652 - 651: Three Buddhas Enter the Highland, Seeking the Emergence and Protection of the Two Saints [Second Update]
Su Daji’s beautiful eyes narrowed involuntarily upon hearing this.
"Going specifically to Bosatsu’s Highland, could it be that the two Saints are truly on the verge of resurgence?"
She gazed towards the Land of the Far West and murmured, "It seems that it truly might be a journey of no return."
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"We’re here, this is the place, just as recorded in the map."
On the other side, three solemn and sacred Buddhas had already arrived at the Land of the Far West.
Beyond the hills, there stood the imposing Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland, reaching into the starry sky.
The highland was majestic and grand, seemingly occupying a corner of Qingqiu Heaven and Earth, making the three Buddhas appear as insignificant as mere specks of dust beneath it.
The mist enveloped the scene, adding an endless sense of mystery to the highland before them.
"I wonder to what extent the two founding Saints have recovered."
"I hope this time, they can return to Buddha Country with us!"
It was Infinite Buddha speaking.
Accompanying him were Namo Treasure Banner King Buddha and Namo Vajra Unbreakable Buddha, who had once exchanged palm strikes with Lin Heng!
"The World Honored One foresaw that in his absence, the Daoism would undoubtedly launch an assault on Buddha Country. A great calamity approaches Buddha Country, and the World Honored One cannot draw himself away, leaving us with no choice but to invite the two founding Saints back to the Western Heaven to hold the fort."
"Speaking of which, it’s fortunate that the Lord of Daoism decided to come to this Qingqiu Land first."
"It gave us the opportunity to enter this place."
"Otherwise, if he had immediately organized his forces to attack Buddha Country—with his current strength, plus that True Monarch Erlang—"
"Even with the favor of fate upon us, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"Now, we just don’t know to what extent the two founding Saints have recovered..."
The three Buddhas had serious expressions, burdened with a significant mission.
In truth, after Tathagata Buddha left the Daoist Celestial Court, he had already foreseen the imminent battle between Buddhism and Daoism. Concerned that he might be hindered on one battlefield and unable to return in time, he entrusted Medicine Buddha with sending people to Qingqiu to seek the return of the two Western Saints.
Originally, Medicine Buddha was troubled, not knowing where to find a Rakshasa to enter Qingqiu.
Who would have thought the Lord of Daoism would lead the way?
He naturally instructed Infinite Buddha and the other two secretly to follow to Qingqiu Land.
And so, at this moment, these three Buddhas appear here.
"No matter what, we must invite back the two Saints!"
The three Buddhas showed solemn expressions, taking a step into the mist, setting foot on Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland.
Upon entry, they were greeted by an ethereal sight: the highland’s sky descended with a multitude of splendid lights like raindrops, the sublime sounds echoed into the galaxy.
The ancient Bodhi Tree towered a thousand zhang high, and every inch of land bore a lotus flower.
Marvelous scenes unfolded incessantly.
But before the three Buddhas could be amazed by the vitality contained within the highland, an immense pressure, as if the Celestial Domain were collapsing, bore down upon their heads.
"Where the Saints reside, leave quickly!"
The voice was authoritative, cold, and indisputable.
It struck with such force that the divine souls of the three Buddhas almost lost control.
In the face of this shocking force, in a moment of surprise, the corner of Vajra Unbreakable Buddha’s eye inadvertently glimpsed a Heaven-Reaching Celestial God standing on the highland, gazing down indifferently.
That was the divine essence of Jieyin Saint!
His face bore no expression; he regarded all things as ants.
His intent was pure and absolute.
That was to guard the highland.
Protect the revival of the true entity!
Thus at this moment, even seeing the three members of the Buddhist Sect step onto the highland, he showed no mercy, appearing to drive them away.
And just as he was about to strike.
Infinite Buddha hurriedly called out loudly toward the summit of the highland.
"Disciple Infinite Buddha, by command of the current World Honored One of the Western Buddha Country, seeks the aid of the two Saints in Qingqiu!"
The other two Buddhas also reacted, shouting urgently, "The Western Buddha Country is now in grave danger, the World Honored One has sent us to plea for the aid of the two Saints, we hope the two Saints will see us!"
Their voices were urgent and electric, roaring like thunder, reverberating through the Celestial Domain, echoed across the highland.
The massive hand of the divine essence paused abruptly, and the terrifying astral wind that fell upon the three Buddhas made them feel as if they were being cut by blades.
But fortunately, that hand still stopped, then gradually withdrew.
At this moment, on the summit of the highland, within the Pure Land.
An ancient and ethereal voice resonated.
"What calamity befalls the Western Buddha Country?" It was a Saint, a Saint not yet fully revived, who spoke inquiringly.
Hearing the Saint’s inquiry, Infinite Buddha and the others breathed a huge sigh of relief, then urgently responded, "Reporting to Jieyin Saint, in the Grand Thousand Upper Realm, Daoism is resurging once more."
"Now, Past Buddha Luminous Saint and Present Buddha Tathagata World Honored One have gone to an unknown place."
"Buddha Country is about to face an assault from Daoism!"
"The World Honored One foresaw the calamity of Buddha Country and especially sent us to Qingqiu to seek the aid of the two Saints, to return to the Western Heaven and hold the fort!"
They succinctly and directly conveyed the current crisis of Buddha Country in just a few words.
However, from the summit of the highland, where the sublime light surged, came a puzzled voice.
"Primordial has passed away, Heaven-Reaching is dead, the Supreme One is absent, what capability does Daoism possess to assault Buddha Country?"
The unique nature of Qingqiu Space-Time, along with the incomplete state of the Saint, made it impossible to perceive the affairs of the external world.
Yet the prosperity of the Western Sect had been predicted long ago.
Logically, these years should be the time when Buddhism’s momentum is at its highest tide.
On the contrary, for Daoism, with Primordial and Heaven-Reaching successively fallen, it should be the moment when their orthodoxy faces extinction.
How is it that they’re now launching an assault on Buddha Country?
"The Saint is unaware, Daoism has a peerless talent emerging, favored by the Three Pristine Purple Qi, who has reached a point on the path to Quasi-Sainthood where they can contend with Saints!"
"Meanwhile, he also established the Daoist Celestial Court."
"Although the fate of the Celestial Court was dispersed by the World Honored One, the World Honored One then went to an unknown place, unable to return."
"Upon leaving, the World Honored One foresaw that with the re-establishment of the Daoist Celestial Court, it would signal the impending difficulty for Buddha Country."
"Hence, the urgent command for us to seek the two Saints!"
Treasure Banner King Buddha spoke sincerely, every word from the heart, with visible concern.
"On the path to Quasi-Sainthood, reaching a point to contend with Saints?"
This time, not only from the summit of the highland, where the sublime light surged, came a surprised voice.
Even from beneath the ancient towering Bodhi Tree, a voice of astonishment echoed.
"This Daoist prodigy you speak of, could it be the third-generation disciple, Yang Jian?"
During the Divine Enthronement battle, Yang Jian’s performance was too dazzling, long noticed by various Saints.
"No, it isn’t."
Treasure Banner King Buddha said, "Although Yang Jian is indeed very terrifying now."
"But this Lord of Daoism is even more fearsome."
"Because of these two leading Daoism, the World Honored One foresaw that Buddha Country would face a calamity."
Vajra Unbreakable Buddha added, "The World Honored One’s temporary return to Buddha Country was initially to resolve the aftermath for Buddha Country. However, he was blocked by the Confucian Saint and later, during the destruction of the Daoist Celestial Court, was influenced by an evil thought severed years ago."
"Due to various reasons, Daoism managed to delay until the World Honored One had to leave."
"Now the World Honored One cannot return to Buddha Country, and Daoism certainly will not miss this chance."
"Therefore, urgently seeking the emergence of the two Saints to provide protection!"