Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 897 Chapter 366: Kneel Before I!

In 'Doushuai Temple'!

"Lord Lao."

"Did the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation remain in the Primordial Era after the disappearance of the former Saint?" Hao Tian directly queried the Supreme Lord Lao Zi before him.

"What is it that you mean?"

Supreme Lord Lao Zi cast a perplexed glance.

"With your divine skills, Lord Lao, you must be aware that a Taiyi Golden Immortal True God from my Heavenly Court led a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals to the Lower Realm, only for their entire army to be annihilated." Hao Tian stated with a somber expression.

"The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation did indeed still exist in the Primordial Era."

"However, it was under the control of the disciples of the Chan Sect."

"It could not possibly have descended into the Mortal World." Supreme Lord Lao Zi slowly responded.

"When Wang Lingguan descended to the Mortal World, if it were not for the power of the Investiture of the Gods reconstructing his divine body, I would not have even known about the matters in the Mortal World."

"Four malevolent weapons, the sword formation unfolded, engulfing my hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals in boundless evil Qi."

"This is entirely the power of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation." Hao Tian declared in a deep voice.

Supreme Lord Lao Zi shook his head. "If it were truly the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, Wang Lingguan himself would not have had his true spirit return, and not even the Investiture of the Gods could have revived him."

"Could it be that Saint Tongtian left some kind of legacy in the Mortal World?" Hao Tian persisted, still somewhat doubtful.

"That, I do not know." Supreme Lord Lao Zi replied calmly.

"Lord Lao."

"Please lend your hand to shatter the barrier between the heavens and earth, thereby reintegrating the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm." Hao Tian gazed at Supreme Lord Lao Zi with hopeful eyes.

He was aware of the immense magical power possessed by the figure before him.

After all, Supreme Lord Lao Zi was reputed to be the incarnation of the strongest Taiching Saint among the former Saints.

"Regarding this matter."

"I do not possess such power." Supreme Lord Lao Zi stated slowly.

Upon witnessing this.

A flicker of shadow passed through Hao Tian's eyes, but he could only suppress his emotions.

"I can only seek out the Tathagata." Hao Tian mused to himself.

After Hao Tian's departure.

Supreme Lord Lao Zi raised his hand, traversing the void through divine travel.

"The Vajra Bracelet vanishing without a trace, could this have any connection to the Mortal World?"

"The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, could it truly be that Saint Tongtian left something behind?" Supreme Lord Lao Zi pondered introspectively.

...

In the Buddha Land, within Spirit Mountain!

At the Void Summit, within a specific spatial domain.

Hao Tian and Tathagata confronted each other.

"Duobao."

"This Emperor will not waste precious time with pleasantries."

"Let us join forces, you and I, to reintegrate the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm, and the Qi Fortune and opportunities within Shenzhou shall be claimed as each individual's ability allows." Hao Tian spoke straightforwardly, cutting to the chase.

"That is not sufficient."

The Tathagata shook his head in disagreement.

"What do you mean by that?" Hao Tian's brow furrowed.

"Within the Mortal World, our Buddhist Sect has not invested a significant amount."

"Furthermore, our Buddhist Sect is not in a rush for the Mortal World to be reintegrated into the Earth Immortal Realm."

"Moreover, the Mortal World will eventually rejoin the Earth Immortal Realm, and the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou will ultimately be claimed based on merit." The Tathagata replied, his tone even.

Perceiving the Tathagata's stance, Hao Tian naturally grasped his underlying intentions.

"Speak."

"What are your conditions?" Hao Tian inquired coldly.

The Tathagata offered a slight smile and uttered four words: "Buddhist Law spreads eastward."

"Impossible." Hao Tian adamantly refused.

"In the past, when the Saints still existed and the Heavenly Dao was clear, our Western region was already on the ascent, and the eastward spread of the Buddhist Law was an inevitable development." The Tathagata countered.

"You mentioned it was when the Saints were present, but now the Saints are no more, and the Heavenly Dao is already fractured."

"The so-called eastward spread of the Buddhist Law, and the rise of the Western region, have become mere illusions." Hao Tian retorted icily.

"In that case."

"There is no need for further discussion."

"As for the affairs of the Mortal World, our Buddhist Sect will not interfere."

The Tathagata stated with utmost calm, preparing to depart.

Observing the Tathagata's receding figure.

Hao Tian hesitated for a moment before immediately calling out: "Wait."

The Tathagata was secretly delighted and immediately asked: "Has the Heavenly Emperor agreed?"

"The Buddhist Law can be spread eastward, but only in Nan Zhanbu Continent and areas adjacent to the Eastern Continent." Hao Tian finally conceded.

At this point, he had no choice but to concede.

After all, Supreme Lord Lao Zi maintained his policy of non-interference and had no intention of helping.

And other Great Divine Ability Practitioners in the Earth Immortal Realm harbored grudges against the Heavenly Court and would not cooperate with him.

After all, the Heavenly Court, in recent years, had raised spirits and seized spiritual charm, which had displeased many Great Divine Ability Practitioners.

"Good."

The Tathagata immediately nodded.

Hao Tian's compromise had greatly satisfied the Tathagata.

The spread of the Buddhist Law eastward, seizing the Qi Fortune.

The Buddhist Sect had always planned for the eastward spread.

But it had been blocked by the Heavenly Court and even the Taoist Sect, even now.

Although the Buddhist Sect is strong now, the Heavenly Court is not weak either.

The Heavenly Court is strong, but its Great Divine Ability Practitioners each have their own agendas, as do the three Buddha Ancestors of the Buddhist Sect.

As long as they manage to set foot into the Eastern Continent, once that door is opened, it would be simpler in the future.

"When will you make a move?" Hao Tian asked directly.

"Both you and I know that the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou is strong, and there remains the last opportunity for a Saint Position."

"It is exceedingly difficult to draw Shenzhou in directly; sufficient preparation time is required. Even with the combined efforts of myself and the Heavenly Emperor, it may still be quite difficult. We must wait for the day when the Mortal World and the Earth Immortal Realm are closest, and the spatial barriers at their weakest, to draw it into the Earth Immortal Realm in one move." The Tathagata smiled slightly.

"When?" Hao Tian cast a surprised glance at the Tathagata.

"When the time comes."

"I will inform the Heavenly Emperor myself."

"The time will not be long, in just a year or two." The Tathagata smiled slightly.

Upon hearing these words.

Hao Tian's eyes narrowed, examining the Tathagata after a moment.

"You have long been planning to draw the Mortal World into the Earth Immortal Realm." Hao Tian said with some indignation.

"Let the Heavenly Emperor not forget which sect I once belonged to."

"Even though the Heavenly Dao is chaotic, and Heavenly Mechanism unclear, capturing the Heavenly Mechanism has always been my strength."

"After the Heavenly Emperor returns to the Heavenly Court, I hope to hear the decree allowing the Buddhist Law to spread eastward."

"Only then can our Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court reach a collaboration." The Tathagata smiled slightly, his seemingly radiant smile carrying an underlying threat.