Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 969 - 623: Lavish Golden Cicada, Generously Bestows Three Treasures

The cultivation of Golden Cicada, the deep Buddhist teachings, and the profound merit completely overshadowed Tao Qian.

The path of exotic skills and divine power was equally unmatched.

He has refined a pair of [Unobstructed Heavenly Eyes], capable of seeing through all illusions and warding off endless evil corruption. If he truly becomes the Merit Buddha, when his heavenly eyes open, he can see the past and future, a truly formidable power.

Though his merit is not yet perfect, even the mere appearance of the body cannot block his gaze.

Yet, this glance yielded unexpected results.

Golden Cicada originally thought he could see through the "Peach Blossom God's" appearance, discern the true form, and guess its origin.

Who would have thought?

In one glance, he saw Buddha Light soaring to the sky, exotic signs deeply hidden.

Others looking at the Peach Blossom God transformed by the Great Demon Tao would only see a god-demon with a beautiful appearance.

But Golden Cicada saw through the surface and saw a "monster" covered with countless strange black membranes.

This fetus seemed to be in gestation.

Like a lump of flesh curled up, its surface covered with peculiar Buddha patterns, growing small lumps like Bodhi seeds, with hands folded in prayer and head bowed slightly, faintly transmitting Brahma sound... If only seeing this, anyone would think this is an Arhat, Bodhisattva, or incipient Buddha, waiting for birth to be perfect.

But upon closer inspection, abnormal deformities and eerie demonic qi are found all over the monster, mixed with evils. The layers of black membranes are not simple, clearly transformed by various powerful heritages of the Secret Demon Sect.

Densely wrapping around the monster, suppressing its golden heart beating inside, blocking golden Buddha's blood from pumping, obscuring the rich Buddha Light seeping out...

Golden Cicada's extensive knowledge far surpassed Tao Qian.

Even if these abnormalities piqued his interest, he remained composed, secretly chanting the Buddha Venerable's name, revolving deep Buddhist teachings within, allowing the many god-demon alien spirits secretly protecting him to empower, propelling the heavenly eye's power to another level.

In the next moment, he saw the past of the Peach Blossom God.

Though incomplete and intermittent, it made Golden Cicada confident he uncovered the opponent's background and reliance.

Indeed, Golden Cicada believed even the Secret Demon Child before him knows less about him than he does.

"The strange Tao that all Bodhisattvas and Buddhas speak of, the Great Abyss Origin Sea, has everything."

"I thought my knowledge of all realms was sufficient, no scene could stir my heart, yet I underestimated."

"In the world, there truly is the saying of an [Innate Buddha Son]."

"Having it is one thing, but joining the Secret Demon Sect?"

"This child is endowed with natural wisdom, with a Buddha Heart, and once read Buddhist scriptures in childhood. If enlightenment came in time, another Bodhisattva would arise in All Heavens Buddhism within mere centuries... Alas, the child's fate was twisted, discovered by a Secret Demon Sect second-generation Elder, taken as a disciple, suppressed the Buddha fetus within by many underhanded means."

"Hm, a good demon must be plotting to reverse Buddha to demon, finally devouring to increase cultivation."

"Yet, the righteous forces aiding this child in the dark, who can it be? Inviting [Guanyin Master] means perhaps a person from our Buddhist sect?"

"I can see the Buddha Heart on this child, certainly, Guanyin Master and that mysterious force see it too, why not transform it for salvation?"

"Could there be hidden truths within?"

Golden Cicada's mind flashed thoughts, eyes increasingly bright, fervently inquisitive.

At this moment, the Great Demon Tao on the divine platform revealed a naive smile, warmly stepping down to welcome.

First, he pressed hands together in a Buddha greeting, then said apologetically:

"The Saint Monk must be aware of my previous peeking, relying on divine skills, offending you, I hope the Saint Monk will not blame me."

"I have long admired the profound Buddhist principles of All Heavens Buddhism since arriving in this realm, always wishing to visit Tang Country."

"I cultivate the Peach Blossom Divine Dao, yet also favor the Buddhist path, frequently reading Buddhist scriptures, occasionally masquerading as a 'Peach Blossom Monk' to journey through various realms."

"But my master instructed me not to chant Buddha's name or enter Buddhist temples, so encountering a Buddhist talent like the Saint Monk is a first for me."

In all aspects, the Great Demon Tao is a fledgling, but at birth, he also obtained performance talent from the main body.

Now portraying an innate Buddha son mistakenly entering the demon path, it is executed with finesse.

He showed an innocent but wicked smile, warmly pulling Golden Cicada towards a seat in the temple.

At the same time, he transmitted a message quietly:

"To inform the Saint Monk, the customs of Search God Realm are unique, though my master cannot detect immediately, beyond an hour, you risk being noticed. So unless the Saint Monk desires a bout, within an hour, you best depart Liang Country." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Although time is short, I do have some doubts on Buddhism to inquire of the Saint Monk."

"May I ask if the Saint Monk is willing to grant convenience?"

"Originally, I might ask this [Fish Basket Guanyin], yet she is merely a fragment of the fallen and mutated Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, having exceptional divine skills but less proficient in Buddhist philosophy, not as knowledgeable as I."

"Guanyin Master is skilled, yet instructed me of future Buddha fates and such, truly unsatisfying."

While he transmitted, the Fish Basket Girl transformed by Fish Basket Guanyin strolled out alongside.

This first contact left Golden Cicada with an impression of Tao Damao as somewhat magnanimous.

And Golden Cicada, at this moment, developed a new conjecture:

"The Innate Buddha Son is both true and false."

"This child may have far more distant past lives, and once was a Great Divine Power in our Buddhist sect, yet after reincarnation, never enlightenment, the countless past life memories masked by the fetal mystery... Only in this life, wisdom root and Buddha heart emerged, nurturing the innate Buddha fetus."