Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2445: 217: Future Buddha Lord_3
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When this Arhat appeared, Buddha Tianyin and True Man Gai both turned to Wang Ba with puzzled looks.
Wang Ba held nothing back:
“The evolution of Buddhism’s four great rules has swayed all these monks, leading to a profound shift in their temperaments. Reversing these rules might restore their minds and free them. If successful, we'll gain allies instead of battling solo. By capturing more such monks over time, we could thoroughly eradicate the Supreme True Buddha.”
Earlier, he had dispatched a Cultivator from the Sea of Chaos Realm, tainted by the Six Paths Water, to Bai Lechan, yet it appeared they lacked an effective way to dispel the curse. As the authentic hub of Buddhism in the Third Realm Sea, the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm stands as the prime force to shatter the hold of the Six Paths Water.
This explanation sparked interest in both True Man Gai and Buddha Tianyin.
Buddha Tianyin then fixed his eyes on the Arhat, his face soon tightening a bit as he shook his head gradually, stating:
“I haven’t pursued Mahayana Buddhism, nor delved into earth, fire, water, and wind.”
Wang Ba paused in surprise, confusion evident:
“Why not?”
Buddha Tianyin clarified:
“In this Realm Sea, the four great elements—earth, fire, water, and wind—aren’t dominant. Cultivating them proves immensely challenging without unique surroundings. Hence, scarce monks in the realm embrace these rules, and most resemble Cultivators, blending in select Buddhist notions for subtle distinctions. Still, practitioners of the four rules exist in the realm; I’ll entrust this Arhat to one of them for deep examination.”
At that point, True Man Gai couldn’t restrain a frown and interjected:
“Tianyin, should that Tianshang Buddha avoid ascension, with the prowess of Xiahou Demon and mine, even alongside the Master of Quiet Cave, we might falter against Tianshang Buddha, and as for you…”
He trailed off, eyeing Buddha Tianyin before shaking his head reluctantly.
Buddha Tianyin grasped True Man Gai’s worry but chuckled softly:
“My wounds run deep, and I intend to reincarnate for fresh cultivation. Yet that demands time. By the moment we unite against the foe, I reckon I can hold on.”
These words stirred Wang Ba’s emotions.
At first, when True Man Gai mentioned Buddha Tianyin’s foundation severely harmed from clashing with Tianshang Buddha, possibly perishing soon, Wang Ba had dropped plans to urge him toward breaking through the Immortal Pass jointly. That’s why he hadn’t brought it up until now.
But from Buddha Tianyin’s current remarks, he wasn’t a fragile spark on the verge of snuffing out and could persist for a good while. This opened possibilities for action.
True Man Gai nodded faintly at this, appearing eased, then cast a look at Yan Poluo, who had stayed silent in attentive listening.
With a grin, he queried:
“Post your re-cultivation, will Yan Poluo take the mantle? His age and Cultivation Realm mirror Liaochan’s closely; this era of the Glazed Buddha Realm must lean on him.”
Yet Buddha Tianyin shook his head lightly:
“No, the future Buddha Lord is another.”
Yan Poluo kept his composure, as if long informed, merely offering True Man Gai a serene smile devoid of disturbance.
True Man Gai creased his brow, questioning in bewilderment:
“Within your Eastern Luli Buddha Realm, who else might reach Mahayana shortly?”
Buddha Tianyin smiled composedly:
“No one else, of course; Zhetu Luo’s Cultivation Realm nears it but requires further time, making Yan Poluo the realm’s pinnacle for now. It won’t hinder; I shall bequeath my heritage to the future Buddha Lord…”
He pondered briefly, scanning True Man Gai and Wang Ba, then a realization dawned as he beamed:
“Layman Taiyi serves as the prized disciple of the Canlong Realm, alongside True Man Gai…”
“Just right, I’ll summon him here for your acquaintance, and later, I beseech your particular guidance for him.”
True Man Gai fondled his beard, agreeing with a nod, curiosity piqued.
Wang Ba hastened thanks, not daring to decline.
In a flash, Buddha Tianyin employed the Heart Communication Skill, sending his message across vast distances.
Within mere breaths, Wang Ba sensed something and turned toward the hall’s doorway.
A golden radiance neared, encasing a form clad in a elegant white monk’s robe. The youthful silhouette bore a mild smile, a crimson auspicious mark on his forehead, alighting beyond the hall and stepping inside leisurely.
As Wang Ba observed this arrival, his heart quivered uncontrollably, dredging up a long-buried recollection:
“Xin Yuan?!”
“He’s the future Buddha Lord?!”
Once the sole Void Refining monk in the Little Cang World of the Nine Continents, hailing from Xituo Continent, Xin Yuan had, amid a colossal deluge, devoted himself to sealing the sky, only to ensnare himself with Heart Demon. In the end, Wang Ba roused him, sparking Xin Yuan’s Nirvana and soaring Cultivation Ascension!
Though his features differed, his aura and essence remained much the same.
Thus, Wang Ba identified him immediately.
Incredulity gripped him, but upon second thought at this juncture, it felt utterly fitting.
To attain Void Refining in the Age of Dharma Decline, Xin Yuan’s gifts and prowess spoke volumes. Even more striking was his vast, dauntless spirit for aiding others, evidenced by his swift resolve to seal the Membrane Eye.
Such traits, amid a self-serving domain like the Glazed Buddha Realm, crowned him as the perfect future Buddha Lord.
The young monk stepped into the hall, eyes forward, offering a slight bow to Buddha Tianyin and Yan Poluo:
“Xin Yuan, greets the Buddha Lord, and greets the First Seat.”
Thereafter, he regarded True Man Gai and Wang Ba. Spotting True Man Gai elicited no special response; catching sight of Wang Ba made him pause, then he rubbed his eyes disbelievingly, revealing sheer amazement: