Born with immortal seed

Chapter 936 The Difference Between Taoism and Buddhism
Bai Zichen hesitated for only a moment before having a plan in mind.

By following the path of time, one enters the long river of time; being outside this realm, one is naturally unharmed.

Regardless of the collapse of space and the vanishing of all things, I wander through the river of time, unaffected in the slightest.

However, this would mean that all the cultivators on the Three Immortal Islands would not be spared.

The key is that Bai Zichen is currently pondering methods outside of the Great Dao of Time to deal with the Heavenly Emperor, and his heart will naturally lean towards the second path.

"The Great Way of the Void?"

Bai Zichen whispered, drew the Queen Mother of the West Sword and gently slashed it, a faint sword intent entering the shrinking, disappearing space.

The surrounding scenery rushed past, as if it had been stripped away from the real world, leaving only the dragon's breath and the sword light still in operation.

The dragon's breath surged, plunging everything around it into nothingness, yet the sword intent itself carried a sense of the destruction of all things.

It also has the ability to isolate spaces and create its own world.

It's hard to say who is closer to the formless and intangible primordial Qi, so naturally, the effort will be in vain.

The repeated oscillations only made the chaotic space darker and darker.

"Just as I predicted, this sword is effective!"

As his greatest reliance outside the Great Dao of Time, Bai Zichen could not possibly relax his training in the Myriad Manifestations Sword Pivot.

Knowing that the next two hundred thousand years will be a golden age for swordsmanship, how could I not seize the opportunity?

Moreover, when the Myriad Manifestations Sword Pivot is cultivated to its highest level, the realm it reveals has infinite possibilities, representing another path to the summit.

The sword is divided into yin and yang, with countless variations. Facing the yin side signifies the return of the Great Dao to nothingness, where all things are reduced to nothingness.

It's far from being a complete Primordial Sword, but even a fraction of its essence is enough to contain the dragon's breath.

Their true meanings are similar, intertwined, and gradually both sides become empty.

The dragon's breath, which was originally devastating, actually subsided and disappeared.

It seems unbelievable, but upon closer inspection, it conforms to the laws of nature.

Ananda, the Dragon King, gazed at the vast dragon body one last time, leaving only its head, which sat alone on the island.

A wisp of gray streak shot into the sky, and the shadow of a dragon could be vaguely seen. It disappeared at a speed that no one could react to.

Everyone would assume it had vanished into the void, but only Bai Zichen and the three elders, Fu Lu Shou, could tell that the void had not been opened at all.

Ananda, the Dragon King, had his very essence devoured by the uncontrollable Great Dao of Emptiness, with only a remnant of his soul being summoned away by some unknown being in the dark.

This process is beyond its control and cannot be interrupted; it is like a predetermined program.

"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Bai for your help in saving the Three Immortal Islands from danger."

The old man was the first to compose himself and bowed deeply.

"Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist. We will deal with these dragon sons and grandsons before we entertain you."

The old man Lu looked fierce. His primordial spirit rushed into the shrine, scattering streaks of colorful clouds.

Dragons of all kinds, including Jiaolong, Chilong, Panlong, Shenlong, Yulong, and so on, as well as various spirits with dragon blood, were either killed or imprisoned with a halo around their necks.

In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the dark, overwhelming demon race was subdued, leaving only three or five noble demon saints who revealed their true forms and took flight.

The old man with great effort threw out a few talisman swords, blew a breath, and several rainbow lights flashed, causing the demon saints to fall down one after another.

A talisman sword was stuck in his body, locking his entire aura, preventing him from using any of his magical abilities.

Even the strongest demon saint is not on the same level as a fusion-level powerhouse.

Even when they are injured and combined, they can still defeat a large group with a single move.

After doing all this, the disciples will handle the rest. The fact that they didn't go all out clearly shows that they have their eyes on this dragon army.

Capturing tens of thousands of dragon beasts at once is probably unique in the Immortal Realm, except for the Saha Buddha Land.

Whether kept as guardian beasts for the island or sold in bulk, the quantity is considerable.

The two carefully avoided the dragon head left behind by the Dragon King Ananda, their movements seeming somewhat deliberate.

Bai Zichen understood that he was worried about misunderstandings and wanted to prove that the three old men had no interest in the spoils of war.

Without further ado, the sword flashed and swung back.

The moment it was touched, the dragon's head trembled and turned to dust, leaving only a pair of gray-white dragon eyes rolling, seemingly weighing a thousand pounds.

Even though it is a dead object, it still emanates a dim, lusterless glow.

One eye reflects the vitality of spring, the other hangs upside down in the stillness of winter.

'If I remember correctly, the best way to master the Yin-Yang Eyes of the Candle Dragon is to refine the eyes of a pair of seventh-tier Ananda dragons, which can recreate a trace of the Candle Dragon's divine eyes.'

Bai Zichen had already transferred the divine ability of the Candle Dragon Yin-Yang Eyes to his Purple Mansion Incarnation, and subconsciously paid less attention to it.

I never expected that the longan would come to me in this way, after going through so many twists and turns.

It is, after all, a great supernatural power derived from a true spirit, a top-tier supernatural power in any sect, so putting it in an avatar seems extravagant.

If it weren't for my own desire to focus on the Way of the Sword and the Great Way of Time, shedding all unnecessary burdens and embarking on a journey light, there would be absolutely no need for this transfer.

The Yin-Yang Eyes of the Candle Dragon are very useful in many situations.

"My third brother sacrificed his life-bound magic weapon to slay the Dragon King Ananda, which damaged his immortal foundation. He is unable to receive guests. Please forgive him, Fellow Daoist Bai."

At Wenchang Palace, the old man Fu welcomed Bai Zichen to the main seat with a firm attitude, giving him ample face.

"Once he recovers, I will definitely have my third brother pay a visit to express my gratitude."

"There's no need for such politeness. I have to help myself... I wonder how much you seniors know about the inside story of the demon god riots in various places?"

The three elders, Fu, Lu, and Shou, have mysterious origins and have cultivated their Taoist practices for a long time. They certainly have more information channels than Bai Zichen.

"I initially thought it was driven by the Buddha, to confuse the situation and slow down all sides. Just by looking at the attack locations, I could tell they were all hubs and teleportation points... But the Dragon King was willing to risk his life, which seems a bit odd. What benefits could make him risk his own life and the entire clan?"

The old man's expression was unpredictable, and he made no attempt to conceal his thoughts, truthfully recounting the deductions the three brothers had made over this period.

"Could the Buddha really offer such great benefits? I'm afraid he has other plans. But my second brother hasn't figured it out yet, it seems to be being concealed... As for the Buddha, he has endured for hundreds of thousands of years and finally couldn't hold back anymore. He wants to take a gamble while the Heavenly Emperor is not back, but it will surely end in failure!"

"The realm of Mahayana is something that other Buddhist practitioners can covet, especially with... someone in charge. There's no reason for the Dao fruit to be lost or strayed."

As he spoke, the old man kept glancing at the person out of the corner of his eye, his expression a mixture of indescribable complexity and a hint of awe.

"I dare not directly predict the outcome of his ascension to Mahayana, but I broke three sets of counting rods passed down from the previous era to calculate the future of several Buddhas, and the Lu Xing star did not rise significantly. If he really becomes the ancestor of all Buddhas, the Buddhist and Buddhist sects will definitely rise together."

If it weren't for the dissatisfaction with the pre-battle situation, Elder Lu was confident that the three of them wouldn't have been forced to that extent by the Dragon King Ananda.

"Where does the Buddha get his confidence to be the first among the five sons of humanity to step forward?"

Bai Zichen realized that the three immortals' excessively polite attitude towards him was not only because of their life-saving grace, but also because they had probably misunderstood his identity.

It is said that the Three Elders of Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity are a special lineage of the Daoist court, but now it seems that they are loyal to the Heavenly Emperor to the death, which can be discerned from their words.

They probably mistook him for a being undergoing tribulation who was already under the control of the Heavenly Emperor, which is why they were so respectful and spoke without reservation.

Since that's the case, let's talk more deeply and not hold back.

"Compared to the others, the Buddha is indeed the most qualified. He is an ancient being who lived from the previous era and has countless secrets hidden within him... Before the Heavenly Emperor attained enlightenment, he was already at the point of perfect union and reincarnated nine times in the realm of the Great Buddha."

Old Man Fu was worried that Bai Zichen would suffer because he underestimated the Buddha, so he spoke of a secret that would shake the Three Realms.

I've never heard of this from Tian Jianzi, so I don't know if he was unaware of it or if he intentionally concealed this information.

"Over millions of years, countless bodies have been cultivated, and countless individuals have reached the perfect level of integration. However, most of them perished while exploring new paths. Apart from those with talents like Taiyi and the Heavenly Emperor, even with countless opportunities to try and fail, it is very difficult for others to succeed."

"The Buddha's willingness to take this step suggests that there has been new progress, or more likely, he sensed that the Master was about to return and had no other choice but to do so."

Bai Zichen was so shocked he couldn't speak; the news was too outrageous.

According to Elder Zhaofu, even if the Five Sons of Humanity, the Great Sects of the World, and Mahayana practitioners did not appear, the Buddha alone could have easily swept through the Immortal Realm.

It's just that by using their physical bodies for other purposes, they prevented the Pure Land of Samsara from becoming the sole dominant force.

I had previously thought of Buddha as extremely important, but I never expected that I would still greatly underestimate him.

He firmly holds the position of the foremost figure below Mahayana Buddhism; no one can challenge him.

But a new question arises:
"What is it that allows the Buddha to live for so many lifetimes without exhausting his source of life or disturbing his true spirit? Why didn't the Heavenly Emperor take him with him before he fell into slumber?"

Unlimited reincarnation, with no limit on the number of avatars, almost creating a separate realm above the fusion stage, completely violating the laws of heaven and earth.

Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor, despite his severe injuries, wanted to return to the Earthly Immortal Realm to take away Wu Kuangtu and Ling Su. There was no reason for him to let go of the Buddha, who was stronger and closer to the Mahayana stage.

“The methods of reincarnation in Buddhism are different. In our view, the reincarnation children found through initiation, projection and other means only have the memories of the previous Buddha. Strictly speaking, whether they are the same person is still controversial. Every nine reincarnations, the Buddha will find a new reincarnation child as a vessel, so there will naturally be no negative effects.”

Upon hearing the question, the two old men, Fu and Lu, exchanged a glance, their resolve growing stronger.

The memory of awakening is fragmented, which is why they know about this matter; no one who has undergone tribulation in the past has shown this behavior.

As time goes by, there will eventually be a day when we fully awaken.

"Therefore, although the Buddha is powerful, you do not take him seriously. Taoism and Buddhism are different, so it is impossible for him to obtain the Dao fruit."

"I see."

After the exchange, Bai Zichen suddenly understood, and many of the mysteries of that period were lifted.

"Then we don't need to pay too much attention to the Buddha. I imagine the Buddhist soldiers in the Heavenly Abyss will retreat soon?"

"If the Buddha successfully ascends to the Pure Land, the Heavenly Demon Realm and the Heavenly Demon Realm will naturally no longer be able to stand in the Heavenly Abyss."

The old man frowned. For a cultivator who was proficient in arithmetic, the thing he disliked most was dealing with things that were beyond calculation.

It's like becoming blind and deaf; what you calculate may be nothing but illusions.

"There is another possibility: the Buddha may fail to advance, but after reclaiming all his power, his strength will surpass that of any other fusion master in history, and all demon ancestors and ancient demon gods will be unable to match him."

"It's possible that the Saha Buddha Land could simply be moved from Tianyuan and become a force independent of the Three Realms."

(End of this chapter)