Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 974 - 625: Tarnished Compassion Hidden in the Ultimate Happiness Land, Merit Golden Soup Refines Six Devils (Part 2)
In an instant, it was already mingled with the sky, implanted into the earth, and filled everything.
This thing resembled both a worm and some kind of epidemic dust, or perhaps an indescribable "cause."
Tao Qian's eyebrows furrowed immediately.
This time, there was no need to use the depiction of the Divination Worm.
The record, which had not been carefully looked at for a long time in his mind, suddenly burst forth:
[Currently under the influence of "Tarnished Compassion Buddha Dust" erosion... It can be exempted.]
[This is an intangible thing, originating from a Buddha "Buddha of Tarnished Compassion" that has never appeared from the All Heavens Buddhism. This Buddha exists between the Buddha and the Demon. In an unimaginably distant era, it had already attained the Dao, with a seniority far higher than the current Buddha Venerable. It was supposed to have entered into extinction like the Ancient Buddha Randeng in the previous epoch, but at the last moment, it developed a Demon Thought, voluntarily entering the Demon Path, and the destination of its Fallen Demon Buddha Heart is unknown, while its mutated Buddha body merged into the depths of those ten trillion Buddha Lands.]
[Wherever the Buddha Land goes, the evil causes contained within will also go. Even if it is just a projected shadow, it can spread evil dust, penetrating wherever there is space, and intruding without a gap. The worlds and lives invaded by the evil cause will become chaotic and fallen, filled with filth, wild and decayed.]
[A world altered by the Tarnished Compassion can become extremely suitable for the survival of cultivators of both the Buddha and Demon paths, and the life forms within will gradually shift towards Buddha or Demon... However, regardless of what form they take, they will be restrained by the "Buddhist Law of All Heavens."]
[By infecting all realms and then invoking 'Buddhist Law' for enlightenment, it not only accelerates the expansion of All Heavens Buddhism but also deepens the path of the Tarnished Compassion Buddha.]
[It is impossible to know whether the myriad Buddhas of the All Heavens have already uncovered this secret.]
[Within a century's time frame, pollution can be completely exempted!]
...
As these records flowed through, the fog before Tao Qian's eyes suddenly cleared.
Through this shocking secret, he finally understood the method of All Heavens Buddhism.
His brow remained furrowed, but his eyes shone with admiration as he exclaimed:
"What a vicious method! What an unsolvable scheme!"
"This so-called [Buddha of Tarnished Compassion] is even older than the current Buddha Venerable. Could it be on par with Lingbao Tianzun, Emperor Wa, and Outer Realm Yellow Robe's divine demons?"
"Unwilling to enter extinction is one thing, but to create such a venomous cultivation method and bind the entire All Heavens Buddhism to this war chariot is truly remarkable. Our original bodies should learn from this."
In the distant Ascending Immortal Star Acupoint, Tao Qian's original self was also shocked by the secrets passed on by the Demon Child Body.
Everyone knew that the ten trillion Buddha Lands governed by All Heavens Buddhism were lands of Ultimate Happiness and worry-free, supposedly the purest place in the Great Abyss Origin Sea.
With this secret revealed, it was likely to become the most polluted and defiled place.
"Such a grand secret is unknown to ordinary Buddhas' sons, Arhats, or even Bodhisattvas."
"Only beings like [Guanyin Master] might have guessed some parts."
"Hmm? Could this be the reason she wants to build a good relationship with me? Has she noticed something amiss?"
"I wonder if Golden Cicada knows about this?"
As soon as this thought arose in Tao Qian's original mind.
Very soon, outside the Star Aperture, Yuann Mingzhen Daoist visited again, bringing Guanyin Master's response to his previous inquiry.
Quite unexpectedly, the reply was astonishingly frank and made both Tao Qian and the Demon Child Body fall silent.
"The expansion of All Heavens Buddhism is too rapid; like Arhats, Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, such Great Divine Powers, all need to occupy secret realms and small worlds to cultivate... Even with ten trillion Buddha Lands, it gradually becomes insufficient."
"The Buddha Venerable wishes to find another realm to accommodate all Buddha practitioners. The Search God Realm, such a Great Realm on the verge of shattering, is the most suitable."
"First send all Buddhas' sons into the realm to hide, plant Buddha Seeds, make Great Vows to attract the projection of the Ultimate Happiness Land, spread the Buddha's sound... Such actions can prevent the Heavenly Dao origin from rejecting."
"Once the Search God Realm is in great chaos, the myriad Buddhas will descend, eliminate all evil dust, and complete the tribulations."
"This is a huge momentum; even if billions of Evil Demons obstruct, they will be swallowed by the tribulation, ten deaths without life."
From the perspective of a Buddhist practitioner, these words are undeniably awe-inspiringly powerful.
In the common vernacular: Our Buddhist Sect will seize territory and set up a new place. Those who oppose will die.
Upon hearing this, both Tao Qian and the Demon Child Body felt nothing but horror.
Especially the Demon Child, who at this moment couldn't help but curse in frustration:
"What bad luck!"
"I thought the Secret Demon Sect sending a lot of Secret Demon Children here to snatch spiritual materials was already shameless, but it's nothing compared to the All Heavens Buddhism."
"I anticipated they would devour like whales, but I didn't expect such a method of complete consumption."
"First, use these Buddha's sons as bait to deceive the Great Abyss Gods... everyone would assume it's the usual superficial trick of the Buddhist Sect, yet who would have thought that such a terrifying existence like [Buddha of Tarnished Compassion] exists. In a few years, the entire Search God Realm will be thoroughly polluted. By then, the only antidote would be the 'All Heavens Buddhism.' Even the Heavenly Dao Origin, in the end, must obediently be enlightened, unable to resist in the slightest."
"If nothing unexpected happens, to attract the attention of all Gods and Demons, the Buddha's sons will surely stir up many incidents next..."
"Had I, this Demon Child, not submitted and used deception from the start when facing that Golden Cicada, I would now be the first tribulation to be trampled by them?"
"Hmm? What about the fate of the Six Demon Tribes within Zheng Country?"
Tao Buddha's son seemed to think of something and went to borrow the perspective of the Divination Worm to observe the play that had not yet been finished watching.
After making the Great Vow, the Buddha Land dispersed, and many Gods and Demons filled with greed turned their eyes towards the Buddha's sons who were planning to emulate the Buddha in sacrificing flesh to feed the eagles.
The Golden Cicada, especially with the [Merit Golden Body], was the most tempting.
The fragrance from his body gradually drifted to every corner of the Search God Realm.
The Six Demon Tribes ruling Zheng Country were in a prime position to act swiftly.
The Six Great Demon Immortals, fearing that other Gods and Demons or their descendants might beat them to it, hurriedly rushed over, all the while sternly ordering the "Black Water Demon" to use his skills to delay the Golden Cicada.
The water demon, resembling a rotten bird carcass, did not expect to have any means.
He used his divine skills to transport an entire turbid lake to outside the city, then flew up, shouting to the Golden Cicada:
"Monk! Do not move or act rashly, stay put and wait for the six kings of my clan to come."
"If you do not comply, this city will be turned into a marsh, and ten thousand lives will drown."
This exotic skill of kidnapping usually would not affect other Daoist lineage cultivators.
But for Buddhist Practitioners, it's very effective.
Seeing this move and words, the Golden Cicada indeed did not advance further.
Yet he didn't stay put either; he stepped out and voluntarily entered the turbid lake.
As a Saint Monk of the Buddhist Sect with a Merit Golden Body.
The lake, originally filthy from the water demon's washing, became clear instantly as he entered, the Buddha Light shone, making it seem like a fragrant pot of Golden Soup.
The water demon was also tempted, with a hunger for it stirring within.
Just then, the Golden Cicada spoke invitingly:
"My Buddha is compassionate, and all things are equal."
"Since Golden Cicada has made the Great Vow to aid all beings, you too are among them, Daoist."
"Seeing the strong demon poison in you, with chaotic bloodlines, why not soak in this [Merit Pool]? Although it isn't like the spring in the Pure Land, it is infused with merit from my body, worthy of a look. It not only purifies the blood poison in you but also enhances your Dao conduct."
"This humble monk only wishes that you, having benefited, will cultivate goodness and do more good deeds."
By logic, an Evil Demon creature like the water demon should be extremely wary of words from a Buddhist Practitioner.
Yet, this time, when Golden Cicada spoke, the Black Water Demon hesitated only a moment before complying.
While laughing loudly, he plunged into the Merit Pool, internally smugly thinking: "What doing good and accumulating merit? Foolish monk, let's see you suffer losses."
Before the thought even settled, the Black Water Demon was in the pool.
As a stench of smoke was dispelled from its body, the originally hideous and rotting body of the water demon began to restore, even its devilish face became delicate and pretty, causing it to sigh in refreshment and proclaim:
"Comfortable, comfortable!"
"Indeed, you monk haven't lied, this Merit Golden Soup, its efficacy is extraordinary too."
"I ought to soak more..."
As it was saying this, six voices filled with displeasure came.
Turning around, six giant terrifying Demon Immortals, bodies vast enough to blot out the sky, leading hundreds of demons, riding clouds and fog, arrived in an instant. These were its six ancestors.
The six ancestors had ordered it to watch the monk, yet here it was, bathing with the monk.
The Black Water Demon's expression froze, sensing something amiss. To avoid punishment, it quickly reacted, flying up immediately, disregarding the flowing fragrant Merit Golden Soup. It bent forward and cried:
"Grandchild greets the six ancestor kings!"
"This monk here is the Golden Cicada. He says he will offer this [Merit Pool] for the six kings to enjoy. Grandchild feared the monk's trickery, so I willingly sacrificed myself to test it for the kings."
"The result is in. The monk did not deceive, the golden soup in the Merit Pool truly has extraordinary effects. Grandchild, tortured by blood poison for a hundred years, never felt this relieved. After soaking for just ten breaths, I am cured."
