From Godhood to the Heavens

He spoke in a rather calm tone, "May I ask what sect this Buddhism is, and what position you hold within it, fellow Daoist?"

The burial site remained expressionless, chanting Amitabha Buddha's name. After a moment's thought, it slowly opened its mouth and said, "Buddhism is not a religion, but was founded by two sages to save all sentient beings."

Those who attain great wisdom and perfect enlightenment are called Buddhas. The present Buddha is Shakyamuni Buddha, the past Buddha is Dipankara Buddha, and the future Buddha is Maitreya Buddha. The remaining Buddhas include Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Namo Radiant Buddha, Namo Buddha Universal Light Buddha, Universal Brightness Buddha, Universal Tranquility Buddha, Tamalavartan Sandalwood Buddha, Sandalwood Light Buddha, Mani Banner Buddha, Joyful Treasury Mani Treasure Accumulation Buddha, All Worldly Joyful Great Diligence Buddha, Mani Banner Light Buddha, Wisdom Torch Illumination Buddha, Ocean Virtue Light Buddha, Vajra Firm and Strong Universal Golden Light Buddha, Great Light Buddha, Great Universal Illumination Buddha, Joyful Buddha… In total, there are eighty-eight perfect Buddha positions.

As he recited the incantation in one breath, Emperor Jiuyan's expression grew calmer and calmer, though a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he gradually abandoned his previous suspicions.

Then he sneered and said, "What you speak of is all Buddha, then where is this Bodhisattva?"

With countless guesses in his mind, Di Zang's expression became increasingly calm as he slowly spoke: "In Buddhism, all beings are equal, but there are also differences in the level of merit. Those who have perfected their merit are called Buddhas, the next are called Bodhisattvas, the next are called Arhats, and the rest are Bhikkhus, followed by Novices."

"This humble monk's merits are shallow; I once made a great vow that I would not become a Buddha until hell is emptied, therefore I have attained the rank of Bodhisattva!"

Emperor Jiuyan frowned slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes. He hesitated before speaking, "How many Bodhisattvas possess such supernatural powers, fellow Daoist?"

Di Zang smiled slightly, a hint of self-satisfaction on his face, and slowly said, "There are a total of 108 Bodhisattva positions, without any distinction between high and low. This humble monk is ranked fourth."

Following Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, there are also Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Suryaprabha Bodhisattva, Candraprabha Bodhisattva, Radiant King Bodhisattva, Avatamsaka King Bodhisattva, and Supreme Treasure King Bodhisattva…”

He uttered the names of 108 Bodhisattvas in one breath without the slightest pause or hesitation, and the expression of Emperor Jiuyan kept changing.

If what the burial site says is true, 108 statues in 8 realms is nothing, but what is the Buddha's attainment? Could it be 88 statues in 9 realms?

The so-called Three Buddhas of the past, present, and future—are they perhaps the three patriarchs, the two saints, or perhaps the two religious leaders?

But that shouldn't be happening! It can't be!

If such a great sect truly existed, he couldn't possibly be unaware of it, nor could he possibly have revealed its name. But if there truly was a sect leader, it was impossible for anyone to impersonate him. Such a person, who founded a sect and established a firm belief in the Way of Heaven, would be aware of even the slightest thought, let alone any verbal mention of it.

Moreover, he was absolutely not mistaken; the person before him embodied a complete Dao and principle.

In this desolate land, the mountain demons and spirits, without any lineage, would naturally not know him. But he was an exception; he was a disciple of the Chiyang Ancestor of Chiyang Mountain.

Although the Crimson Sun Ancestor did not reach the level of a sect leader, he was still a powerful figure. It was even rumored that his eldest disciple had already advanced to the Ancestor realm.

Even in the Central Plains, his name was renowned. Apart from the major sects with powerful figures at the sect leader level who dared not provoke him, he was considered to have a distinguished reputation.

Emperor Jiuyan dared not claim to know everything, but he was at least familiar with the various major powers in the world, even if they were just their names!

However, the Buddhist sect mentioned by Di Zang was something that Emperor Jiu Yan had never heard of. Either the so-called Buddhist sect was just a lie fabricated by Di Zang.

Or perhaps it is the great religion that has been buried in the past, that has been revived and returned.

After figuring all this out, Emperor Jiuyan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. The most likely explanation was that the person in front of him had accidentally obtained some kind of inheritance, and everything he was saying was just a lie to deceive him!

But if that were true, then his current actions would bring disaster upon his sect and bring annihilation to Chiyang Mountain.

Emperor Jiuyan could be indifferent to his sons, or perhaps he had sown too many seeds to care about them all.

However, he would never forget the warning given by the Chiyang Ancestor when he left Chiyang Mountain: never provoke disciples of major sects.

Otherwise, they would have already suppressed them; why bother asking about these trivial details?

The cultivation levels of everyone present were immediately apparent. With a sweep of divine light across the heavens and earth, everything that had happened in the past was instantly revealed.

The supernatural powers and creations possessed by these people, as well as their combat strength to fight beyond their boundaries, seem to gradually overlap with the image of the disciples of those great sects.

His face contorted in a grimace, and a struggle arose within him; he could tell that everyone was stalling for time.

However, the fact that the other party advanced to the Emperor level was exactly what he wanted. The gap between the Eighth Realm Origin Pearl and the Ninth Realm Origin Pearl can be described as an insurmountable chasm.

After advancing, I casually took it down and obtained the Emperor's rank and a Nine Realms Original Round Bead. Everything was in the natural order, which is the way of heaven.

But the very question he posed put Emperor Jiuyan in a difficult position. If he hadn't known, it wouldn't have been a problem, but the other party had specifically mentioned being a Buddhist disciple...

His expression shifted unpredictably, his face showing a mix of emotions. Should he stick to his own way or not?

The arena was completely silent. After a long while, a resolute look appeared in the eyes of the Nine Flames Emperor. The great sects of the mortal world each have their own doctrines. He wanted to see what the doctrines of Buddhism were.

If there is even the slightest flaw in this doctrine, then we will not hesitate to take action and eliminate it!

So he slowly began to speak, "May I ask if you, my friend, could enlighten me with Buddhist doctrines?"

A strange smile appeared on the corner of the earth-burial monk's mouth. His eyes flickered, and he slowly said, "This humble monk has made a fool of himself..."

On the surface, he remained calm, but in his heart, it was like a stormy sea, with the crazy idea in his mind churning endlessly.

Buddhism's greatest strengths are not magic, supernatural powers, or boundless compassion, but rather the ability to convert sentient beings and bewitch people's hearts. If it is second, who dares to claim first?

It is known that in the primordial era, a certain sage said that he had a connection with Buddhism, which led to the conversion of countless powerful beings and the removal of many magical treasures and spiritual roots from the East.

Even Buddha and Bodhisattvas were borrowed from other saints. Emperor Jiuyan's words were undoubtedly placing a huge cake in front of the Earth Burial.

The thought of the possibility of a Taiyi Xuanxian (a high-level immortal) being able to convert an immortal Golden Immortal made Di Zang (a person) so excited that he could hardly contain himself.

This idea grew wildly like weeds, constantly tempting people to choose burial.

The Scripture of Ferryman was stuck in his throat, as if he would spit it out at any moment. After a while, the Earth Burial slowly opened his mouth.

In an instant, golden light shone between heaven and earth, and large golden Buddhist scripture characters slowly appeared in the sky and earth.