Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons-Chapter 1411 - 821: Lin establishes destiny for the people and creates eternal peace

Chapter 1411: Chapter 821: Lin establishes destiny for the people and creates eternal peace

However, how could the emotions of ants disturb the mind of a True Buddha?

He looked at Lin Shuya indifferently and said, "Now the Human Emperor is without virtue, foolish and tyrannical. I have come to the human world with the Immortal Court’s decree to rescue it from chaos."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Immortal Department’s people suddenly changed.

With just one light sentence, this True Buddha attributed the world’s calamities to the Emperor alone.

Were the demons that devoured the people instructed by the Emperor? Was the great drought in the land due to the rain being withheld by the Emperor? Were the Messenger Soldiers of the Demon Slayer Bureau who perished across the Four Continents not smashed by magic artifacts, but rather fallen by the Emperor’s hand?

The two sects remain blameless, now coming to rescue the world!

What’s more infuriating to everyone was Lord Lin’s reaction. This leader of the Immortal Department made no attempt to refute, as if he hadn’t heard a word.

"How does the Immortal Court plan to save this troubled world?"

Lin Shuya knew that the others present couldn’t understand him, but he didn’t need their understanding.

When the Four Continents return to harmony, the world will naturally know how much effort he has expended.

"Firstly."

The Joyful True Buddha raised a finger: "Disciples of the two sects have established numerous Buddhist and Immortal temples in the human world to guide humanity, dispelling the punishment of heaven brought down by the tyrant. The Imperial Court must earnestly build these temples, without interference, and lead the people to sincerely venerate the Buddha and Immortal, collectively atoning for the Human Emperor’s loss of virtue and gaining heavenly forgiveness."

"This..."

The crowd in the hall widened their eyes in astonishment.

They knew that previously, such Immortal Temples and Buddha Temples were considered pagan and heretical. Whenever discovered by the government office, they were all removed. Disciples entering Shen Zhou had to register at the local Land Temple, with every action monitored by court officials.

Because of this, the people of the Divine Dynasty maintained equal footing with cultivators.

Despite this, incidents of evil cultivators harming others continued unabated, with Immortals going to great lengths to absorb Emperor’s Aura. This was the original purpose of establishing the Demon Slayer Bureau by the Imperial Court.

Considering the True Buddha’s intentions, can this human world still be considered a world for the people?

"Reasonable."

Lin Shuya pondered for a moment and nodded: "It is the constant practice for the Immortal Court and Divine Dynasty to co-govern the human world, it should be so."

Upon hearing this, satisfaction appeared on the face of the Joyful True Buddha, who raised another finger: "Secondly, since the sins of the Imperial Court are unredeemed, any actions in the Four Continents should first be presented to the Immortal Temple and Buddha Temple, approved by the Immortal Court, without acting on their own accord."

This time, even Lin Shuya pursed his lips, his pupils flickering uncertainly.

If this point were agreed upon, then the thin veil of co-governance by the Immortal Court and Divine Dynasty would disappear. From then on, all matters of the red dust were under the control of the Immortal Court.

But... at least people are still alive, which is somewhat preferable to a world where corpses float all around.

He swallowed hard, "Fine."

"Thirdly, disband the Immortal Department, and all its chaotic members be absorbed by the two sects, cleansed by the Immortal Buddha, assisting the Immortal Court in guiding the human world. The distribution and adjustment of the Emperor’s Aura will also be left in the hands of the Immortal Court."

The Joyful True Buddha stood up leisurely, gazing down at the frail middle-aged man.

Things like bottom lines seem to cease to exist once broken.

Lin Shuya looked up, his expression struggling.

Actually, this is what the two sects truly crave. If they hadn’t brought it up, it would indicate they weren’t willing to let go of this vast red dust.

"Finally, let the Crown Prince ascend the throne quickly. The new Emperor must carry all court officials, ascend the mountain to worship Buddha and Immortal, holding four grand ceremonies a year to demonstrate sincere repentance for human sins."

The Joyful True Buddha gently cast a glance at the middle-aged man, "As for you, you may represent the Immortal Court, staying by the new Emperor’s side, fulfilling your duty of teaching and overseeing, ensuring he does not repeat the mistakes of the former Emperor."

A thick voice echoed through the Immortal Department, and within a few words, the man still in the Imperial City became the former Emperor.

"Huuu."

The struggle in Lin Shuya’s eyes gradually faded away.

For this red dust, he would sacrifice everything, even endure temporary infamy, but compared to eternal peace, what does it matter?

This negotiation ultimately required someone to make a decision.

And at this moment, he was carrying the entire Human World on his shoulders.

He stood up slightly trembling, took a deep breath, bowed, and saluted the other party: "Shuya adheres to the Immortal Court’s Imperial Edict."

The Joyful True Buddha extended a broad hand, gently placing it on his head.

"Now, it’s time to discuss the main subject."

To find out what the foolish and chaotic Emperor was up to, this close minister who always accompanied him was undoubtedly the most knowledgeable.

"Lin Shuya, you deserve to die!"

At this moment, a sudden shout erupted from outside the hall.

A graceful figure stepped through the air, wielding the Imperial Qi Long Spear, with a fierce expression on her face, Gu Li thrust it directly towards the slender figure.

A terrifying aura equal to that of a Second Rank Cultivator burst forth in the Imperial City, with a whistle that nearly tore apart the eardrums of bystanders.

Lin Shuya remained like a sculpture, still maintaining the posture of cupping his hands in salute.

As if he couldn’t see the spear thrusting from the side, the Baiyu Medallion at his waist shook violently. He could have used this item to suppress the overwhelming Emperor’s Aura on Gu Li, but Lin Shuya chose to do nothing.

Just as agreed before, the mobilization of the Emperor’s Aura across the world must be approved by the Immortal Court. This is something of the Immortal Buddha; how could he misuse it?

"..."

In the Buddha Light, the Imperial Qi Long Spear melted away like snow. Gu Li fell heavily to the ground and, despite struggling desperately, couldn’t escape from the shackles of the Buddha Light.

The Joyful True Buddha didn’t even bother to give her a glance, silently focused on Lin Shuya, then let out a hearty laugh, utterly satisfied with his actions.

"Not bad, not bad, this position should rightfully be yours."

"Speak, what exactly does that tyrant intend to do?"

"He..." Lin Shuya lifted his head. Previously, he had already given that man a chance, but the other chose to abandon it, choosing to continue being a frenzied beast.

Now someone has finally come to remove this man-eating tiger; for the Red Dust of the world, this is a good thing.

"He intends to use the wealth accumulated over the dynasties of the Divine Dynasty to sever the connection between Heaven and Earth."

"What does it mean to sever the connection between Heaven and Earth?" The Joyful True Buddha’s eyelid twitched instantly; just hearing those words caused a pang of unease.

"Immortals and Buddhas all exist within the vast entity of the Heavenly Dao. He intends to use the Emperor’s Aura to completely sever the Heavenly Dao from the Red Dust, leaving no Immortals or Buddhas in the world." Lin Shuya looked towards the courtyard, ignoring the vicious stares of people around him, who seemed to wish to devour him alive.

"..."

The Joyful True Buddha’s expression changed instantly.

Everyone knew the Divine Dynasty had stood for countless years, surely harboring means unknown to others.

However, no one ever imagined that the foundation would be as terrifyingly deep as this.

After a moment, the Joyful True Buddha looked again at the middle-aged man before him, his eyes narrowed: "Since you dare to converse with this old monk, you must have a solution?"

The hall plunged back into silence.

No one knew how long had passed.

A relieved smile appeared on Lin Shuya’s face. He raised his head and looked earnestly at the True Buddha: "Yes."

If it weren’t for his foresight and preparation, how could he bring everlasting peace to the Human World?

The misunderstandings of others would, because of this action, transform into a beautiful name he left in history.

Relying on this mortal shell, he ultimately managed to pull the entire Divine Dynasty back.

The Joyful True Buddha gazed deeply at Lin Shuya, and after a long while, he too smiled: "That’s good."

This negotiation between the Human World and the Immortal Court gradually approached its end.

Outside the Immortal Department, the gray sky revealed a hint of dawn.

A decree soon spread through the streets and alleys from deep within the palace.

The Imperial Court reclaimed the land of the Four Continents, celebrating throughout the nation for three consecutive days. The Crown Prince, together with the full assembly of civil and military officials, grandly proceeded towards the Imperial Mausoleum to worship the ancestors, together expressing gratitude to Heaven for its favor.

Originally, the anxious citizens, fearful day by day, were somewhat bewildered as they gathered on the long street.

The Imperial Court commanded them to celebrate; though they knew not what had happened, they could only force smiles onto their faces.

Overnight, it seemed as if those who had died, the cities destroyed, all turned into the past, became taboos not to be mentioned again.

This world just inexplicably turned to a new Chapter.

"..."

Ye Lan, swept along by the crowd, even though the sounds of celebration were all around her, felt inexplicably cold, as if she were in a ghostly realm.

The Crown Prince represents the bloodline of the Human Emperor, the assembly of civil and military officials represents the fortunes of the Divine Dynasty, and coupled with the ancestors in the Imperial Mausoleum...

What exactly does Lin Shuya intend to do by gathering the three?

Ye Lan instinctively looked towards the city outskirts, in the direction where she had sent the Blood Jade; on the other end was the distant Southern Continent.

The slender opportunity Shen Yi had painstakingly earned for the Red Dust seemed to have been quietly bargained away.

Just what price was paid for this hard-won achievement, and whose pockets did it enter?