Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2514 240: Cultivation Ascension (Part 3)
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"I shall set off now to see if I can make amends..."
The resolute stance of Wang Ba further motivated Zhang Bokai.
Refusing to tarry, Zhang Bokai hastily replied:
"True Man, a long-distance Teleportation Array exists inside the realm, connecting directly to the Supreme True Buddha. Though a midway transfer is necessary, it remains far swifter. Still, to evade notice from the demon monks close to the Supreme True Buddha's site, no Teleportation Array was placed there, leaving a stretch for personal travel..."
Wang Ba offered no refusal upon hearing these words.
Lacking a direct access mark to the Supreme True Buddha, the journey would indeed demand substantial time.
Zhang Bokai retreated into the realm, promptly fetched a Teleportation Array set, and hurled it forth from within the Formation.
The Formation encircling Cloud Sky Realm had been jointly established by numerous Mahayana experts; it permitted departures but barred arrivals, rendering this his only viable approach.
Unbothered, Wang Ba shared brief words with Yin Tianzhi before striding fearlessly into the Teleportation Array.
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Within the boundless Realm Sea, mere distance from Duanhai Cliff, a vast void stretched out.
An immense, limitless Reclining Buddha rested serenely in the void, eyes gently closed, as if dozing yet ever vigilant.
Its plump fingers clutched a lotus bloom, pink petals gleaming like they bore fresh dew drops.
Nestled at the lotus's core lay a complete Buddha Kingdom.
Temples, majestic palaces, simple homes, and deep caverns dotted the Buddha Kingdom...
Now, endless Sanskrit chants reverberated above the grandest temple.
Buddha's glow bathed every inch.
Austere, holy, pristine, untouched.
Myriad white-robed monks, faces stern, heads lowered, murmured Sanskrit hymns in soft tones.
Thick sandalwood scent hung in the air, heralding a magnificent rite in motion.
Encircling them, Arhats and Bodhisattvas veiled their colossal Dharma bodies, diminished to common monk stature, seated in lotus positions around the temple, fingers lightly spinning prayer beads while whispering prayers.
Behind stood more monks, alongside pious men and women in prostration, chanting Buddhist sutras, apparently awaiting some occurrence...
Beyond the Reclining Buddha.
In the remote void.
Cultivator shadows materialized from nothingness, silently watching the spectacle unfold.
"Finally, he will ascend!"
In that void, Heavenly Monarch Chao—donned in white robes, silver hair flowing—sat cross-legged upon a lion's back, chill flickering in his eyes, voice thick with irrepressible fury.
His robes and locks whipped ceaselessly in agitation.
The lion below felt its master's wrath, exposing its gore-stained maw.
"Taoist Friend Chao, steady your mind. Buddhism keenly detects the Three Poisons; avoid alerting them."
Nearby, True Man Gai—white-haired in plain garb—sat tranquilly, caressing a sword energy in his grasp that flickered between substance and illusion, gaze intent on it, offering the soft admonition.
The Three Poisons are greed, anger, and ignorance.
Anger counts among them.
Heavenly Monarch Chao's eyes narrowed faintly at the advice, silent as his surging robes and hair slowly stilled.
Sensing Heavenly Monarch Chao's aura settle, True Man Gai nodded faintly, then pivoted to eye a gorgeously attired female Cultivator and a black-smoke-enveloped figure beside him, murmuring lowly:
"Lady Hua, Taoist Friend Jiao, per our earlier plan, when 'he' ascends, precisely as the Buddha's son gains empowerment, we strike as one..."
Before finishing,
The elegant female Cultivator cut in smilingly:
"No need for more words, brother; I'll heed your command."
Her steady gaze locked on True Man Gai, affection shining clearly for all.
True Man Gai coughed softly, face impassive as ever, then eyed the smoky figure with a smile:
"Taoist Friend Jiao..."
A somewhat rigid voice emerged from the black smoke:
"Rest assured... I shall work with you."
True Man Gai nodded faintly at this.
His glance swept sideways to Bai Lechan, cross-legged with eyes shut, exuding immortal handsomeness, plus the nearby late- and mid-stage Great Cultivators, banishing his final doubts.
Solemnly, he declared:
"The Realm Sea's fate rests with us all..."
"This one strike decides victory or defeat!"