Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 970 Killing three birds with one stone

The more Lü Yang thought about it, the more he felt that the World Honored One's plan was simply perfect, and could even be described as killing three birds with one stone.

First of all, the Foundation Establishment Realm was created by the World Honored One. Since that's the case, even if it collapses, the World Honored One must have a way to repair it. This is the bargaining chip.

'Think carefully, why did the Holy Ancestor support the World Honored One back then?'

'The four peak masters of the first generation were all outstanding individuals, so why did they support the World Honored One? Perhaps the Foundation Establishment realm was one of the reasons why the World Honored One gained favor!'

After all, if the Foundation Establishment Realm really does serve the same purpose as the Underworld in stabilizing the present world and preventing the collapse of the Other Shore, then its collapse would definitely not be a good thing for the Holy Sect's patriarch. And the World Honored One's Nascent Soul opportunity was most likely planned based on this.

Secondly, the consequences of the Foundation Establishment Realm collapsing.

With one major pillar gone, the world of the living is in turmoil—and to avoid this, it will be difficult for the Holy Ancestor to continue his campaign against the underworld.

The situation will be completely reversed.

'Without Foundation Establishment cultivators, we can't do without the Underworld. The Dao Lords not only can't continue to attack the Underworld, they even need to support it.'

By then, even if the Holy Sect's founder still had the means, the Sword Pavilion Dao Master and the Dao Court Dao Master might not share his thoughts anymore. Given the prevailing trend, the Holy Sect's founder could only choose the lesser of two evils—whether it was better to revive the first Demon-Taming Peak Master or to have Angxiao prove the Netherworld.

The answer is beyond doubt.

Therefore, once the Foundation Establishment realm collapses, [Angxiao]'s chances of seeking help from the Underworld will greatly increase, and the Holy Sect's patriarch might very well show leniency!

Finally, this is the third of three kills.

'It's me! He's still thinking of converting me!'

Thinking of this, Lü Yang's expression grew even uglier. At this moment, he was still connected with the unity of all people, while the World Honored One was discussing profound Dao with the first generation Demon-Taming Peak Master.

The content of the treatise is precisely the "method of creating planes".

This part of the knowledge concerns the specific methods for destroying the Foundation Establishment Realm, and Lü Yang couldn't possibly ignore it—but the problem is, there's just too much of it!

'The Buddha did it on purpose! He made me listen here, forcing me to immerse myself in the unity of all beings for a long time, slowly boiling me like a frog in water—how wicked! Alas. But from another perspective, the Buddha's willingness to impart such wonderful teachings to me shows he's actually a very good person.'

"Snapped!"

Lu Yang mentally slapped himself, clearing his chaotic thoughts slightly: 'My Dao heart is getting closer and closer to collapse.'

After this whole stunt, the World Honored One was completely overwhelmed with victory!

Then, Lü Yang thought for a moment: 'Knowledge about the Foundation Establishment Realm, and the [Method of Plane Creation], should actually be forbidden.'

But I heard it, and there was nothing unusual about it.

'Clearly, this forbidden knowledge has been processed by the Buddha.'

Thinking of this, Lü Yang gritted his teeth: 'So, the World Honored One could actually have told me that forbidden knowledge that allowed the Underworld to unite as one!'

But he just wouldn't say! What a stingy guy!
'That bald monk who won't act until he sees the rabbit, he's always rushing to get benefits, and when it comes to giving them away, he's like a greedy pig, only taking in and never giving out. No wonder you became a Daoist master.'

While cursing the World Honored One in his heart and struggling to resist the World Honored One's influence, Lü Yang listened attentively to the conversation between the World Honored One and the first Demon-Taming Peak Master.

Now, he only has two choices.

He had two choices: either reopen or continue, risking being converted by the World Honored One. Lü Yang didn't hesitate for long; he wouldn't reopen now.

This is neither greed nor resentment.

Instead, it's a rational analysis:

'The Buddha's attitude towards me is like boiling a frog in lukewarm water; in other words, he would never push me to the brink, for he fears I might perish along with him!'

Therefore, Lü Yang was fully confident that the World Honored One would end the debate at a very delicate critical point, when he was about to be converted but had not yet been converted. Of course, if the World Honored One did not do this, Lü Yang would not be polite to him and would definitely choose to reopen the debate.

Time ticked by.

After a long time, the World Honored One and the first Demon-Taming Peak Master in the monk's room finally stopped talking, and Lü Yang remembered all the contents of their conversation.

Of course, he didn't understand a single word he said.

Unfortunately, the [Method of Plane Creation] is far too complex. If it were broken down and explained to Lü Yang in detail, he might be able to gradually learn and master it. However, both the World Honored One and the First Demon-Taming Peak Master are exceptional geniuses with unbelievably high comprehension. Therefore, their conversations are more like exchanges between geniuses; often, one person would say something, and the rest would be left unsaid, everything understood without a word. As a result, Lü Yang, who was listening in, was completely bewildered.

'It doesn't matter!' Lü Yang comforted himself.

'Anyway, I've maintained a spiritual connection with the patriarch, so he heard what I heard, and I've already begun to diligently comprehend it using my talent.'

Thinking of this, Lü Yang frowned again.

It is undeniable that the method of creating planes is very profound and powerful, but the Buddha only talked about the construction, without mentioning the method of destruction.

at this time.

"Senior Brother Wanbao, something seems off."

Suddenly, the first Demon-Taming Peak Master frowned, revealing a puzzled expression: "I have observed the Foundation Establishment Realm before, and what you said doesn't match up with what you said, Senior Brother."

"Oh? Where does it not match?" the Buddha asked with a smile.

“Within the Foundation Establishment Realm, at a very deep location, there is a large rift—but I cannot find the corresponding design on your blueprints, Senior Brother.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang immediately perked up.

A large crack?
At the same time, the World Honored One also said with a smile, "Indeed, that is the only weakness of the Foundation Establishment stage. If something goes wrong, it could very well trigger a chain reaction."

"What will happen?" the first Demon-Taming Peak Master asked solemnly.

The World Honored One frankly gave an answer that invigorated Lü Yang: "Of course, it's the collapse of the Foundation Establishment realm, with Foundation Establishment cultivators across the world falling in rank and perishing like rain."

Upon hearing this, the first Demon-Taming Peak Master became even more serious: "I didn't understand why that great rift appeared within the Foundation Establishment Realm before, but after listening to your [Plane Creation Method], Senior Brother, I think I've gained some understanding. That great rift appeared because of the imbalance of the Five Elements!"

An imbalance of the five elements?

Lu Yang was stunned upon hearing this, while inside the monk's room, the World Honored One sighed after listening: "You demon-taming creature, you are truly clever, too clever, unbelievably clever."

Immediately afterwards, the first Demon-Taming Peak Master suddenly stood up.

"Senior brother, did you do this?"

"The water element has shifted, and the Heavenly River Water has usurped the supreme position, which is unworthy of its status. The Great Ocean Water has also lost its mystery, and the five elements have been out of balance for many years as a result."

"I was wondering why you specifically changed the Supreme Position of [Heavenly River Water], Senior Brother. I thought it was because [Heavenly River Water] was the position you were attached to when you sought the Nascent Soul stage, so you took care of it out of affection. But now it seems you had another plan all along?"

At this point, the first Demon-Taming Peak Master looked regretful:
"So that's how it is! So that's how it is! I knew the collapse of the Other Shore shouldn't have happened so early, but it still happened ahead of schedule. So that's how it is!"

"The Foundation Establishment Realm suffers from an imbalance of the five elements, a congenital deficiency."

"Senior brother, why do you do this?"

Faced with the questioning of the first Demon-Taming Peak Master, the World Honored One did not answer. Instead, he gradually withdrew his compassionate smile, and his eyes were filled with only a deep and cold indifference.

'Why? ’

He didn't answer that question back then, and the first Demon-Taming Peak Master left disappointed because he didn't get the answer. The debate ended unhappily.

He did not answer, nor could he answer.

'The Old Dragon Lord is too troublesome. Dethroning him from the Supreme Position of the Great Ocean Water was exactly what the First Saint desired.'

'As for the Foundation Establishment realm, hmph, if you don't create some openings and cause the Other Shore Heaven to collapse again, why would the Dao Lords fully support you in building the Underworld?'

'But you happen to be stupid.'

'I had hoped that you could also use this opportunity to reach the other shore, become a Dao Lord, and watch over and help me, but instead you ended up in that state, neither dead nor alive.'

Thinking of the underworld in this world, the Buddha shook his head again, sighing inwardly:

'He's truly beyond help.'

Fine, at least I'll personally see you off on your way.

(End of this chapter)