In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 605 [Reigning Supreme over the Undying Mountain]

The devil is in the details. In the past, those who attained enlightenment reigned supreme over the heavens and earth, invincible in the vast universe. They were arrogant and looked down on everyone, neglecting many things.

The strongest person who can stand out from an era could not possibly be a fool. It's just that the great emperor's power is enough to solve most of the problems in the world. Muscles take over the brain, causing emperors and sovereigns to give up thinking.

Now that he has retreated into the forbidden zone, the Supreme One has regained some clarity, lost his astonishing power, and his intelligence has once again taken over.

The Venerable Ones looked at the towering and majestic Amitabha Buddha with great apprehension. These old fellows were most afraid of young people with vigorous blood and energy. Even the Great Accomplished Saint Body of the Quasi-Ninth Stage had to temporarily avoid his sharp edge, let alone the former Buddhist Emperor.

"Whether it is flawless or not, we will know once we try it."

Even in the forbidden zone of life, there are supreme beings with deep eyes and overwhelming blood energy. They have launched more than one dark upheaval and are in relatively good condition.

"If there are any spots on the path to immortality, Wu Shi, Wan Qing, and Tian Huang are not worth mentioning, but how many of you fellow Daoists can compete with this person before you?"

"Faith-based enlightenment is mostly not aligned with the forbidden zones of life. If we were to launch a dark upheaval and purify the universe, it would be tantamount to destroying its very foundation. How could we possibly let it go?"

"kill him!"

Several forbidden zones of life reached an agreement, summoning illusory terrain to form a terrifying killing array, testing Amitabha Buddha. Even the Origin Emperor would be amazed by such unparalleled terrain.

Burial Sky Island, Undying Mountain, Reincarnation Sea, Immortal Tomb, Divine Ruins, and Primordial Ancient Mine—six forbidden zones of life appeared together. Although they were not real mountains and rivers, they were indistinguishable from physical entities under the blessing of the Venerable Ones.

Chaotic energy surged, countless killing calamities rose and fell, pressing down on Mount Sumeru. A supreme being turned around and looked towards the direction of the ancient forbidden zone, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please lend us a hand."

However, the attempt to transmit the message through divine sense was like throwing a stone into the sea; there was no response whatsoever. Only the clanging of iron chains could be heard, and a golden-haired figure appeared and disappeared.

"Don't worry about that place, he's not one of us."

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality said calmly, "He's just a fool; there's no need to pay him any mind."

The Desolate Forbidden Zone was established in the Desolate Era, making it the latest forbidden zone. Even the emperors who had entered the ancient mines in the Primordial Era knew nothing about it. Only after exploring places like the Divine Ruins and Immortal Tombs did they learn that a Great Accomplished Holy Body resided within it.

"The Celestial Venerable of Longevity once entered the Underworld and had a complicated relationship with that Great Accomplished Holy Body."

An ancient emperor clicked his tongue and said, "The curse of the Undying Golden Body lineage originates from this."

Several ancient emperors glanced at him sideways. They had not passed away after many years, but instead established their own forbidden zones. This ability was among the best in the nine generations of Great Accomplished Sacred Bodies.

"We don't need the Ancient Forbidden Zones; the combined power of the six Forbidden Zones is enough!" The Golden-Winged Roc Emperor roared, his eyes filled with fighting spirit. He didn't believe that anyone could live for countless ages without self-mutilation.

There are no immortals in the mortal world; even the most powerful emperors cannot achieve immortality, and the Buddha is no exception.

Each of the six forbidden zones of life had a supreme being who made a move, activating runes to form a mighty imperial formation, suppressing billions of living beings in the Western Desert. As soon as it landed, the entire region would be destroyed.

The Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha nourished the earth with faith, turning the barren western desert into a livable pure land. Hundreds of thousands of years of hard work have now been in vain, and the land is about to become a desolate place like the northern plains.

At this critical moment, the great Buddha moved, uttering the name of Amitabha Buddha, which resounded throughout the heavens and earth, echoing in the ears of every living being.

"That's good, that's good."

Amitabha Buddha rose and walked, and with every gesture and step, the ocean of faith surged, and believers throughout the heavens echoed. Wherever Amitabha Buddha walked, wherever there were Buddhist disciples in the star field, temples were all shining, and boundless faith power gathered, covering the sky and filling the void.

The vast golden rain of light transformed into endless auspicious energy, dissolving the killing intent within the forbidden zone, resembling a Buddhist kingdom that suppressed the eternal heavens!

"Boom!"

Even the six forbidden zones of life could not defeat this being, which surprised and greatly alarmed all the venerable ones.

With overwhelming Buddhist power, the Vajra pestle unleashed countless purple clouds and endless rain of light, and Mount Sumeru's radiance soared into the sky, just as it had in the past with the Great Emperor Amitabha.

"He truly possesses the strength of the Flawless Emperor!"

The Great Roc King's golden eyes were incredibly cold as he looked at his old enemy, eager to make a move. If he didn't take advantage of the power of the forbidden zone today to deal with Amitabha Buddha, there would surely be endless trouble in the future.

"Incredible, truly incredible."

The Celestial Venerable of Freedom's eyes flashed with divine light as he carefully calculated: "The power of faith has such wondrous uses; can it even allow the deceased to be reincarnated?"

"Is he the divine self of Amitabha Buddha, or the reincarnation of Amitabha Buddha?"

The supreme beings in the forbidden zone of the Reincarnation Sea whispered among themselves. Their forbidden zone was named after reincarnation, so they were naturally well-versed in this great path. They had studied the reincarnation of the Underworld Emperor, but they were different from the Amitabha Buddha Emperor.

"One is the physical body, struggling in the mortal world; the other is the primordial spirit, living in the hearts of all living beings."

The Lord of Reincarnation boldly speculated: "If the Emperor's corpse is sentient and allows all living beings to recall their past lives, could they be reincarnated?"

"This……"

The Venerable Ones' hearts skipped a beat; this was a method for achieving immortality, and it seemed feasible.

"We've already missed our chance, and we're no longer letting ourselves down," an old supreme being sighed. There are countless paths in the world, but once you embark on one, there's no turning back.

"Not good, the Buddhist Emperor has come!" In the Primordial Ancient Mine, a supreme being opened his eyes, as if the sun and moon had been reborn, and the whole world was illuminated. He caught a trace of Amitabha Buddha. This was an ancient emperor who had attained enlightenment through pupil techniques.

"Why should we be afraid of him? With the six forbidden zones all appearing and all the Venerables gathered, Wan Qing is not worth fearing."

The Lord of the Divine Ruins snorted coldly and said, "With so many of us here, even if he exhausts his blood and energy, he may not be able to break through."

The six forbidden zones of life have been combined into one, with more than thirty supreme beings. Only six of them have made their move so far. They were unlucky enough to be chosen by lot to guard the safety of the forbidden zone for ten thousand years.

Of course, in return, those who take turns ruling the forbidden zones have priority in instigating dark unrest, a tacit rule that has existed for millions of years.

However, with the manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, this unspoken rule was broken.

The power that had never been severed from itself stirred the hearts of all the Venerables, who unanimously contributed a wisp of their power to amplify it. With a rumble, a blurry figure appeared in the chaos.

That was a deity born from the Forbidden Zone Emperor Formation, incredibly powerful, truly like a Forbidden Zone Emperor making a move, with the imperial laws shining brightly.

"Om, ma, ni, ba, mi, hum..."

Amitabha Buddha's eyes are compassionate, his hands form mudras, and he chants the six-syllable mantra, drawing upon the power of the universe's beginning, as if the power of the primordial beginning has manifested, sweeping across the vast wilderness for eternity.

This is the highest supernatural power in Buddhism, comparable to the Nine Secrets of Taoism. Now it has reappeared in the human world, delivering a stunning blow.

"The unification of all laws, somewhat similar to the Emperor's Venerable One?!"

Those who survived from the mythological era, such as the Carefree Celestial Venerable and the Eternal Celestial Venerable, all changed color, recalling how the former Emperor Venerable integrated the Nine Secrets and updated the version. Amitabha Buddha could actually do that too.

That dazzling strike astonished the world, the immortal laws shone brightly, and it once again displayed the supreme divine power of the ancient immortal era. It was as if a celestial king from the nine heavens had descended to earth, and it was so overwhelming that it actually broke through the imperial array of gods formed by the six forbidden zones.

The Supreme Being inside the restricted area gasped. This Amitabha Buddha seemed to be slightly stronger than the Flawless Emperor.

Is this reasonable? Absolutely!

"Is it really Amitabha Buddha, the Great Emperor, returning from Nirvana and living a new life?" The old supreme being of the Primordial Ancient Mine looked grim, recalling some unpleasant memories.

Throughout the ages, only a few people have been able to live out their third life. For example, the Taiyin Human Emperor defeated the ancient silence and shocked the Taichu Ancient Mine to the point of regression.

Whenever the Three Great Emperors appear in the human world, it is often an era when the forbidden zones of life shrink back. A myriad of auspicious energies rise and fall, and Amitabha Buddha, holding his vajra, looks back at Mount Sumeru and shouts: "Come, vajra!"

The immortal iron rod clanged and shone with countless rays of immortal light, unleashing immense power as it charged onto the battlefield. A deity manifested—a golden figure, a fighting saint ape, dominating the ancient times.

The Holy Emperor was excited and attacked the forbidden zone of life. The old Holy Emperor had wanted to do this before, but he hesitated to act because he was wary of a certain phoenix.

"Fight the Holy Emperor!"

"His indomitable fighting spirit?!"

The deities all changed color. If it were just an immortal iron rod, they would naturally not be afraid of a weapon. But there was also a powerful and effigyed Amitabha Buddha beside them.

"Excellent, excellent, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Holy Buddha of Victory."

Amitabha Buddha spoke to the illusory image of the Immortal Iron Cudgel, which displeased the gods. The old Holy Emperor was self-reliant and fearless; how could he possibly become a Buddha?

For him, this power of faith was a shackle.

"If he doesn't wear this golden headband, how will the world know that the Holy Emperor is invincible and can suppress the forbidden zone?"

Amitabha Buddha truly lives up to his title as the Great Emperor of Buddhism; his words flowed like lotus blossoms, and with just a few words, he swayed even the gods.

Blessed by boundless faith, the Immortal Iron Cudgel was recharged, becoming even more ferocious and terrifying.

"Namo Amitabha!"

"Namo Amitabha Buddhas!"

Amitabha Buddha chanted a Buddhist prayer and charged into the imperial formation. Holding the Demon-Subduing Pestle in his left hand and the Immortal Iron Cudgel in his right, his imperial aura surged and his divine might was unparalleled. He shattered the Eastern Wilderness with his double-flowered red cudgel, which resembled Mount Sumeru. He challenged the six major halls of the Northern Dipper Forbidden Zone, silencing the Heavenly Venerable and leaving the Ancient Emperor speechless.

The imperial formation formed by the six forbidden zones of life shattered with a roar, turning into countless fragments that flew away across the five domains.

All beings from the five realms, following the reflection of that shimmering light, glimpsed the splendor of Amitabha Buddha and immediately began to worship, causing their faith to surge once more.

The more powerful a person is, the more awe they inspire in others, and the more faith they gain from them, thus creating a positive cycle.

"Fellow Daoists, when have we in the Forbidden Zone ever suffered such humiliation?"

The Great Roc King shouted, but the response was lukewarm.

The God Emperor reigned for 100,000 years, the Taiyin Human Emperor attacked the Primordial Ancient Mine, the Ruthless Empress pacified the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone with her sword, and the Great Emperor Wushi walked his dog on the Undying Mountain. Several major forbidden zones of life also suffered a lot of humiliation.

Having already cut themselves in half, everyone knows how to be pragmatic. When encountering ants, one naturally has to put on an air of supreme authority, but when faced with truly formidable opponents, it's best to let it go.

"The path to immortality has not yet been opened; the karmic consequences will be settled in the future."

The Lord of the Divine Ruins said that when the Azure Emperor came to their door back then, they were just as willing.

"What fellow Taoist said is true."

The Lord of Heaven exclaimed, "You mustn't risk your life! If you do, how can you become an immortal?"

We've been lying low for millions of years, and now we're just a short time away from becoming immortals. It's not worth it for us to experience this ascension now.

"With all the venerable ones present, even the great emperor of Buddhism might not dare to enter."

The Lord of Reincarnation said sternly, "The current situation is like a stick trying to fight a wolf, afraid on both sides. No matter how strong Amitabha Buddha is, can he be stronger than the One Life Without Beginning, the One Life Green Emperor, or the One Life Ruthless Man?"

Once the Supreme Beings rebel, they will slaughter even the True Immortals.

However, the next second, Amitabha Buddha really moved. He stepped from the Western Desert to the Eastern Wilderness, and a path of immortal light appeared under his feet. His destination was not the forbidden zone of the heavens, but the Undying Mountain.

"How dare you! Do you really think I, the Emperor, can be bullied?"

The Stone Emperor was furious, believing that Amitabha Buddha had seen through the true nature of the forbidden zone and knew that the Undying Mountain was currently at its weakest, hence his targeting of it.

"Though I am old, I am still capable of fighting," the Stone Emperor said, while his divine sense continuously transmitted messages, instructing the several forbidden zones of life to take action.

The path to immortality has not yet been opened, and the Stone Emperor does not want to emerge into the world now. He wants to become an immortal, and if he were to fight against Amitabha Buddha, even if he won, he would most likely pass away peacefully.

However, in the Primordial Ancient Mine and the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, no one from the heavens responded. Even in the Divine Ruins, which were both forbidden zones of the Holy Spirit, there was some hesitation.

"Both are forbidden zones; if one falls, the other will suffer."

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity sighed. He had lived for too long, knew many secrets, and witnessed too many intrigues and power struggles in the forbidden zones of life. In the past, he had never interfered, and was even the active planner of behind-the-scenes conspiracies.

However, this life is different. The path to immortality is about to begin. The existence of Amitabha Buddha makes the Celestial Venerable of Longevity uneasy, and he wants to test him further.

The Stone Emperor was a stubborn and unpleasant stone man. Even the Venerables of the Forbidden Zones didn't want to deal with him because of his temper. However, the Eternal Heavenly Venerable had lived for millions of years and had a far-reaching influence. Many ancient emperors had to give him face.

"Clang!"

The Longevity Sword pierced through eternity with dazzling brilliance, like a celestial being ascending to heaven, stirring up countless rays of immortal light.

"Boom!"

The dark, gleaming Heavenly Halberd shimmered with countless rays of black light, as if a demon god had descended to earth, a deity fighting in place of its master.

"Crash."

The jade ruyi swirls up the starry river of the ten directions, as if using the pressure of the great universe's laws to evolve the true universe.

……

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen ancient imperial weapons and celestial weapons were displayed in the sky above the Big Dipper. This was not even all the weapons in the forbidden area, yet it still made the ancient races tremble and the human saints tremble with fear.

The Imperial Sword, the Nine Li Diagram, the Ancient Hua Ruler, the Hengyu Furnace... the imperial weapons of various schools and sects instinctively resisted and barely managed to protect themselves.

The sheer power of the forbidden zone is evident; when it comes to imperial artifacts, who can compare to the Supreme Being himself?

Some Great Saints who had come from beyond the realms were now so weak in the knees that they almost collapsed to the ground. Gazing at the dazzling imperial artifacts, they exclaimed, "What the hell is this place?!"

The Big Dipper is a grand stage; if you don't have a role to play, don't come. In this life, even the Great Emperor's lineage is merely a supporting role.

Throughout the ages, the true protagonists are only those who attain enlightenment... and those who attain enlightenment in other ways.

"Eternal Heavenly Venerable, if you dare to unleash that sword strike, I will enter the Immortal Tomb to settle our karmic debts ahead of schedule."

Just as tensions were about to rise, a frenzied roar resounded from within the desolate ancient forbidden zone.

Chaotic energy rippled, and the Desolate Lord manifested himself. He was a blond man with scarlet eyes, exuding an aura of dominance and supreme authority. His vast imperial might swept across the Eastern Wilderness, astonishing all living beings and revealing yet another emperor.

Dear readers, the author will be hospitalized for about a week. Please let me know, and I will try my best to continue updating during this time.

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