Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1724 - 1111 Buddhist door infighting_2

"Is Maitreya’s words suitable for everyone?"

Buddha did not pay attention to Maitreya Buddha, but instead looked towards Master Randeng and others.

Maitreya Buddha wanted to become the master of the Buddha Realm, but it won’t be that easy. Even if Buddha agreed, the other three would not agree.

Master Randeng said, "I joined the Buddhist sect at the invitation of the Saints. In terms of seniority, I am far above the others. Naturally, I am most suitable to be the master of the Buddha Realm."

Master Randeng emphasized his seniority, determined to secure the position of master of the Buddha Realm.

Thinking of his ancient origins, as one of the three thousand guests of Zixiao Palace, he could call the Saints as friends.

Yet, due to his inability to break through to the Quasi-Saint realm, he brazenly accepted Primordial Heavenly Sovereign as his teacher.

Though Primordial Heavenly Sovereign did not accept him, he appointed him as the Deputy Sect Master of Chan Teaching, still referring to him as a friend, which was quite courteous.

Later, realizing his fortunes were in the West, Master Randeng decisively switched to the Western Teachings, thus breaking through to the Quasi-Saint realm, achieving perfection in just a few million years.

Observing Master Randeng’s life, it could be said he would do anything to become stronger, not caring about his reputation. Someone like him, willing to do anything for power, naturally wouldn’t give up the position of master of the Buddha Realm.

Would it be embarrassing to compete with juniors? Master Randeng stated it’s completely irrelevant.

"What use is old seniority? If everything is based on seniority, what’s the role for young people? The two Western Saints owe me a great karmic debt, so the master of the Buddha Realm should be me to settle that debt."

The Great Sun Buddha couldn’t listen anymore and retorted to Master Randeng.

In terms of seniority, he wasn’t as old as Master Randeng; in terms of power, he didn’t match Buddha, nor in relationships with the Saints could he compare with Maitreya Buddha.

But none of that mattered, for he had his own advantage. Just because he’s the creditor of Saint Zhunti, the position of master of the Buddha Realm should be his.

Thinking back in the day, the Ten Golden Crows were quietly in seclusion at Tanggu, yet Saint Zhunti, this deceiver, particularly went to Tanggu to lure them out. This led to the Ten Suns phenomenon in the Prehistoric World and eventually the outbreak of the future war between Wu and Yao clans.

From this perspective, Saint Zhunti caused the Ten Golden Crows to die until only one remained, which made the karmic debt heavy.

The Great Sun Buddha used this as a reason to demand the position of master of the Buddha Realm. Whether it could silence others or not, it definitely left Maitreya Buddha speechless.

A disciple not only had to acknowledge the sins wrought by the master but also repay them.

"Fellow Buddhists, the rise of the Buddhist sect began in the Netherworld. Without mastering the Six Paths of Reincarnation, how could the Buddhist Realm theory be perfect? How could it spread across All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds?"

"It was because the Buddhist sect seized the Netherworld that I claim the highest merit. Just for this reason, the position of master of the Buddha Realm should be mine."

Maitreya Buddha was the last to speak, also stating his advantage.

Maitreya Buddha, originally named Poxun, could also be known as Asura or Great Freedom Heaven, was the first living being created by the Underworld River Ancestor, also his chief disciple.

In ancient times, the Buddhist sect suddenly attacked Underworld River Ancestor. Though he was no match, relying on Blood Sea and the Netherworld, he was not without power to retaliate.

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, his highly anticipated chief disciple Poxun suddenly defected to the Buddhist sect, leading to his disastrous defeat and eventual sealing by the two Western Saints.

It was precisely because they defeated Underworld River Ancestor and seized the dominion of the Netherworld that Buddhism could perfect the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the concept of the Eighteen Layers of Hell, leading to its great prosperity.

Based on this merit, Maitreya Buddha indeed has the qualifications to become the master of the Buddha Realm.

Buddha, Master Randeng, Future Maitreya Buddha, Great Sun Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha were able to become the five great leaders of Buddhism not without reason. Each possessed incomparable advantages over others, naturally able to hold the top position.

Originally, their relationships were not good. Forced by Jiang Chen’s pressure, they merely maintained superficial harmony. But at the moment, for their future’s sake, that superficial harmony could no longer be sustained, leading to direct fallout and mutual accusations.

The internal conflict within the Buddhist sect exploded so suddenly, yet it was only logical.

According to convention, people like Buddha should be in a precarious situation, facing great enemies outside. They should not have internal strife and instead join forces to resist external threats, getting through the current crisis.

Yet the result was completely opposite; upon the birth of the Buddha Realm, they broke off without care, immediately turning against each other.

Why was this?

It wasn’t because Buddha and others were foolhardy, unable to see the current situation. On the contrary, it was precisely because they were too clever that they chose this moment to flip.

As clever as they are, they could naturally see that the great ship of Buddhism was about to sink.

Facing the powerful Mystic Sect and the sudden rise of Jiang Chen, Buddhism had no room for struggle; either they submit to one party or face annihilation, leaving no other possibility.

Since the ship of Buddhism was about to sink, what reason was there to stay? Naturally, it was time to go back to where they belong, to return to their true self.

However, leaving Buddhism is possible, but after having given so much to it, they couldn’t leave empty-handed, could they? They had to take something with them to make it fair.

Hence, those wanting to jump ship all aimed to take one last profit, thereby fulfilling themselves.

Currently, the highest value of Buddhism lay in the Buddha Realm. Naturally, those seeking to take one last profit all set their sights on it.

It can be said that now in Buddhism, apart from Maitreya Buddha and those native to the West truly considering Buddhism, the others were planning their exit after taking one last gain.

Just think of the origins of Buddhist sect members; many were traitors, how could one expect loyalty?

Master Randeng and others could return to Mystic Sect, Buddha could rebuild Jiejiao Sect, Maitreya Buddha could rebuild the Asura clan, and Great Sun Buddha could return to the Demon Clan.

They all had places to return to, except for Maitreya Buddha and others, born in the West, grew up in the West, having no other choices.

"If everyone insists on competing with me, let’s have a showdown then. In essence, strength speaks in the Prehistoric World. Whoever is strongest naturally becomes the master of the Buddha Realm."

Buddha also knew he couldn’t convince them, so to become the master of the Buddha Realm, he could only overpower them.

"Alright!"

Master Randeng, Maitreya Buddha, and the other four exchanged glances, and agreed to Buddha’s proposal.

In direct combat, none of them were confident enough to surpass Buddha, so they decided to join forces, eliminate Buddha first, then gradually compete among the four of them.

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"Foolishness!"

"Internal strife at this time, doesn’t it make the whole Prehistoric World laughable?"

"Indeed, filled with demonic thoughts, utterly shameless, devoid of the supreme aura of the Buddhist sect."

In the Boundless Starry Sky, Jiang Chen watched Buddha and others about to act and said helplessly.

Meanwhile, to salvage Buddhism’s image, Jiang Chen labeled them as demons, claiming they all fell into the Demonic Way. Thus, what they did seemingly became unrelated to the Buddhist sect.

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"Alas, the Holy Land of Buddhism, the efforts of Saints, cannot endure demons running amok. The Buddha Realm shall return to its rightful owner."

Sighing deeply, Jiang Chen decided to intervene. The Buddha Realm was the Holy Land of Buddhism; a group of demons squabbling over control, what nonsense was that?

Even if someone had to fight for it, it should be Jiang Chen, as he is the master of the Buddhist sect. Long ago, Buddha and others had already fallen into the Demonic Way.

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"Fellow Buddhists, let’s begin!"

Maitreya Buddha and the other four exchanged glances, about to join forces to attack Buddha. But before they could act, the Buddha Realm suddenly shook violently.

"What is this..."

In their shocked gazes, Jiang Chen’s majestic figure emerged from the Boundless Starry Sky, stepping straight into the Buddha Realm.

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