Chapter 541: Chapter 540: Tathagata’s Imminent Return, Factions on the Move [Second Update]

At that time, if it were only to deal with the Daoist Court, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

If that elusive Yang Jian and the Great Qin Celestial Court, which dreams of expanding day and night, also get involved.

The situation would truly become unpredictable.

"We need to form a united front with the Buddha Country!"

In the Yinghuo Demon Palace, after discussions among the demons, the Demon Ancestor finally made a decision.

With a stern look, he ordered, "Send the Nine-Headed Insect to the Western Heaven to discuss an alliance!"

...

The Western Heaven Buddha Country was also overcast with clouds these days.

Last time, Lin Heng sneaked in, shattered the Western Continent, and destroyed the Lingshan First Celestial Realm, which was not considered much.

What truly disappointed the trillions of Buddhist disciples was that their Saint, Luminous Buddha, was defeated by the Daoism’s Ancestral Master Shangqing!

This deeply struck the believers who always regarded the Buddha as the Heavenly Dao.

Although the higher-ranking Bodhisattvas repeatedly stated that the Luminous Buddha was not defeated.

But the scene by the river that day couldn’t be concealed from people of the world.

Indeed.

No one witnessed the scene of the battle between Saints.

But one thing is certain, Shangqing appeared later, and Luminous Buddha did not return.

The Lord of the Daoist Court returned safely to the Eastern Desolate.

This made the Buddha Country feel ashamed, regarding it as a great humiliation!

Even the faith of many Buddhists underwent changes.

The wavering faith of the believers naturally put the Bodhisattva Arhats at the forefront of the questions.

Even the Buddhas felt the sharp decline in incense offerings, making them also worried.

"The Merit Buddha has passed, the East Buddha has fled, the Western Heaven is leaderless, and internally there is chaos, at this rate, the very foundation of the Buddha Country will be shaken!"

"But the Luminous Buddha, before leaving, did not appoint anyone to temporarily manage the affairs of the Buddha Country, who can make decisions? How to stabilize the people’s hearts?"

The Buddhas frowned, feeling deeply anxious.

These days, they have manifested everywhere, imparting the Buddhist Dharma, enlightening the world, to reshape the supreme image of the Buddhas.

But the impact of that day was indeed too great.

The Luminous Ancient Buddha was driven away under the pressure of the Daoism’s Shangqing.

This had already caused criticism.

But that Heaven-Reaching Sect Leader was after all a Saint as well, and his fearsome reputation was known worldwide, so everyone reluctantly accepted the loss of the Luminous Buddha.

But that Daoist who only rose to fame in recent years, single-handedly entered the Western Heaven, smashed the Western Continent, not only slaying the Merit Buddha but also killed nearly a hundred Bodhisattvas in the spiritual holy land of Lingshan.

The large Buddha Country was stirred into chaos, and in the end, the Buddhas could only watch the perpetrator leave?

This is really too humiliating, making it impossible to come to terms with!

Not only were the citizens of Buddha Country disappointed, but even many Arhats Jie Di harbored resentment...

It goes without saying.

This incident’s impact on the Buddha Country was extremely profound and detrimental.

Even the normally uninvolved Buddhas gathered in that supreme Buddha Palace, in the Great Leiyin Temple!

And just as the Buddhas were collectively troubled by the unrest among the people.

Medicine Buddha suddenly said, "It doesn’t matter."

"When the World Honored One manifests, the people of the Buddha Country will naturally be at ease."

Hearing this, all the Buddhas frowned.

"When will the World Honored One return? A hundred years? A thousand years? Or ten thousand years? Do we have to keep waiting?"

They were a bit dissatisfied.

Regarding the last incident, in fact, there was discontent among the Buddhas towards the Medicine Buddha.

If it weren’t for his insisting on blocking the East Buddha outside, the Luminous Buddha would not have needed to appear, and the Buddha’s prestige wouldn’t have been damaged.

"You are all mistaking it."

"The Buddha Country evolved from the Western Sect, and how many hardships and setbacks has it gone through?"

"It’s merely caused by unrest in the human heart."

"Once the World Honored One returns, all will be settled."

Medicine Buddha maintained a calm demeanor.

This particularly frustrated the Buddhas.

"Then tell us when will the World Honored One return?" A Buddha couldn’t help but ask.

Medicine Buddha smiled slightly and said, "A flower, a world; a year, a cycle of decay and renewal."

"When the flowers on Lingshan bloom and wither, that is when the World Honored One will return."

Upon hearing this, the Buddhas all changed their expressions.

"One year?"

"Precisely."

The Buddhas exchanged glances.

One year.

For the Immortal Buddhas, it’s no different than a brief rest, passing in an instant.

"So it seems, the World Honored One will soon manifest, then perhaps it can deal with the Daoist Court."

...

Boom!

The Great Qin Celestial Court.

A miasma of corpse energy invaded the universe, polluting a Star Realm.

A terrifying pressure spread throughout the black Celestial Palace, almost instantly radiating across the entire Central Immortal Realm.

Countless creatures felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, trembling and quivering under the cold and suffocating pressure.

The world within the Great Qin plunged into darkness.

After a long time, only then did the warm sun pierce through the clouds, illuminating all living things.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, felicitations, Your Majesty."

"With this fusion of Ying Gou, Your Majesty should be at the pinnacle beneath the Saints!"

"The position of the Underworld Saint is none other than Your Majesty’s!"

In the black Celestial Palace, the voices of ministers paying homage were like a surge of mountains and seas, thrilling and impassioned.

And in the deepest part of the Celestial Palace, the figure in a black dragon robe appeared even more majestic and mysterious.

"What actions are the Demon Race Celestial Court taking?"

The voice of the Ancestral Dragon echoed from the darkness, exuding immense dignity even from its back.

Daring not to look directly!

"For now, they have not targeted the power of Lord Wu’an in the Northern Continent. According to intelligence, shortly after the Demon Ancestor returned, he sent the Nine-Headed Insect to the Western Heaven, intending to possibly ally with the Buddha Country." The great god Shang Yang, who also mastered Words and Laws Follow, reported loudly.

"Oh?"

"It seems, compared to the Great Qin, it is now more concerned about the Daoist Court of the Eastern Desolate." Ancestral Dragon whispered, with a hint of reflection.

"The strength of the Lord of the Daoist Court is already evident, and after the appearance of the Shangqing Saint, the Four Immortal Slaying Swords were bestowed. Since the Demon Ancestor participated in the campaign against the Daoist Court, it’s only natural to worry about its revenge." Shang Yang said.

"So, the Western Heaven and the Demon Race are considered enemies of the Daoist Court, but only my Great Qin has not taken any action against it." Ancestral Dragon said with a slightly mocking tone.

The ministers of the Celestial Palace laughed and replied: "All thanks to Your Majesty, with foresight."

Yet Ancestral Dragon shook his head and said: "Unfortunately, this also means my Great Qin has gained a formidable enemy."

The ministers exchanged looks, some with a chill in their eyes, suggesting: "Should we join the other two and launch a true worldwide campaign against the Dao?"

"No."

Ancestral Dragon shook his head, calmly saying: "It is not yet the time."

"Just let’s see what actions the Western Heaven and the Demon Race take."

"Furthermore..."

Ancestral Dragon paused: "Prepare to release the North Sea Dragon Race!"

Upon hearing this, the ministers exchanged glances.

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On the other side.

Lin Heng had just returned from the Western Heaven to the Eastern Immortal Realm and had not yet made it back to the Eastern Desolate Daoist Court.

Wutian was already waiting halfway.

"Congratulations, not only have you returned safely this time, but you also obtained the Heaven-Reaching Sect Leader’s Four Immortal Slaying Swords, truly enviable." In the midst of a dim haze, Wutian smiled and congratulated Lin Heng.

Behind him stood the Ancient Seven Monarchs, their eyes cold.