The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 224 Three Immortal Paths in the Mortal World
"The waters of this mortal realm are indeed unfathomable. I've casually encountered an ancient celestial being from the mythical era. It seems that attaining enlightenment is just the beginning, and there is still a long road ahead."

After leaving the ancient star, Amitabha Buddha let out a long sigh of relief. The pressure from the Celestial Venerable of Morality was immense; in his presence, Amitabha Buddha felt that his life no longer truly belonged to him.

Especially since there is a clash of ideologies between him and the Moral Celestial Venerable, if those words had offended him, it would be uncertain whether he could have left the ancient primordial star today.

"Since I'm out now, I might as well go to Tianji Ancient Star and ask Emperor Xuanchen for advice."

Originally, Amitabha Buddha had planned to ask the Celestial Venerable of Morality for guidance on the path to immortality in the mortal world, but the Celestial Venerable of Morality's attitude was clearly that they had different paths and could not work together, so he did not speak again. Therefore, Amitabha Buddha focused his attention on the ancient star Tianji.

Emperor Xuanchen is the closest to his era and is also an emperor who is clearly still living in the mortal world. Amitabha Buddha naturally wanted to visit him long ago.

This is a good opportunity to make a trip to the ancient star Tianji.

boom!
The next moment, the boundless golden road appeared at the feet of Amitabha Buddha, the supreme imperial might surged, and all the myriad paths of heaven and earth roared, shaking the universe.

When the emperor travels, it is extraordinary; with every gesture, the myriad paths of heaven and earth follow.

With such a grand spectacle, this scene was naturally witnessed by all races in the universe, sparking discussion among the world's people.

"Where is the Amitabha Buddha Emperor going on his journey?"

As the supreme ruler of this world, Amitabha Buddha's every move profoundly influences the power structure of the human realm, naturally attracting the attention of countless people.

Soon, someone figured out Amitabha Buddha's destination.

"That location is Tianji Ancient Star. Could it be that Amitabha Buddha is going to visit the Chu family, or even Emperor Xuanchen, on Tianji Ancient Star?" a powerful figure murmured.

Since the dawn of the ancient era, the ancient star Tianji has shown a tendency to become the center of the universe. This star has been exceptionally active in the last million years, producing three Great Emperors. Moreover, these three Dao-proving beings came from the same family, which can no longer be described as a miracle.

Some even believe that the ancient star Tianji possesses great fortune, and that being born on Tianji might give one an extra layer of potential compared to others.

Therefore, many powerful individuals settled on the ancient star Tianji, where they lived and multiplied.

"I wonder what Emperor Amitabha is doing on Tianji Ancient Star. Could it be that he intends to introduce Buddhism to Tianji Ancient Star?" Some cultivators speculated that Amitabha's visit to the Chu family was not for a simple purpose.

Since Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment, a new wave has swept through the entire human realm, with countless people devoting themselves to Buddhism and studying the power of faith.

In the entire human realm, the one who has studied the power of faith most deeply is undoubtedly the legendary Taiyi Emperor.

The return of the two Holy Emperors, Taiyin and Taiyang, was undoubtedly a direct demonstration by the Supreme Heavenly Emperor of his research on the power of faith.

Besides the Supreme Heavenly Emperor, there is also the Amitabha Buddha Emperor. He is the first being in history to attain the ultimate realm through the path of faith, demonstrating to the world that the power of faith is not a dead end and that one can also attain the Great Emperor.

The wondrous uses of faith have been understood by cultivators of all races; it can rapidly elevate a cultivator's realm. However, this elevation is too superficial, and serious problems can arise if one's understanding of Buddhist teachings is not profound.

However, for Amitabha Buddha, the more faith the better. He has enough Buddhist understanding to accommodate it, ensuring that his cultivation will improve rapidly without major problems.

This is why he is so eager to promote the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.

However, in some places where Taoism is prevalent, the spread of Buddhism is very difficult, and there is a lot of resistance.

The reason for this is that the methods of Buddhism are too strange, making it difficult for people to adapt to them for a while.

People speculated that Amitabha Buddha's visit to the Chu family was likely to resolve this issue.

After all, the Chu family is not only the Heavenly Emperor's family, but almost all the extreme forces follow the Chu family's lead.

Once the Chu family agrees, all the problems will be solved.

Rumble!
An endless golden light came from the other side of the starry sky, and at the same time, a rich imperial aura spread from the golden road, and the entire human world submitted to it.

The next moment, a majestic figure appeared outside the ancient star Tianji. His face was blurred, surrounded by boundless golden light, as if illuminating the three thousand great worlds, carrying an aura of peace and tranquility, washing away all the sins of the human world.

"It's the Amitabha Buddha Emperor! He has really come to Tianji Ancient Star!" On Tianji Ancient Star, a being saw the commotion in the starry sky and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"I wonder how the Chu family will respond?" Someone looked towards the Chu family's mountain gate with a puzzled expression.

Just as the Amitabha Buddha Emperor approached the Tianji Ancient Star, a purple aura emerged from the depths of the Chu family, with supreme and domineering true intent descending, seemingly suppressing everything. In the darkness, there was also a majestic heavenly might, which made people feel in awe and reverence.

"It's Emperor Xuan Chen. He is indeed still on Tianji Ancient Star."

"The formal meeting of the two enlightened ones is a rare event in history and is destined to be recorded in the ancient history of all peoples."

Under the watchful eyes of the world, the Amitabha Buddha Emperor stepped onto the Purple Qi Path and disappeared into the void.

At the same time, the strange phenomena that filled the sky dissipated, vanishing in an instant like a dream bubble. Deep within the Chu family compound.

On an island in the middle of a lake, two imposing figures sat facing each other. One was shrouded in golden light, exuding an aura of peace and tranquility. The other was enveloped in a hazy purple mist, carrying a domineering intent and majestic divine power.

"Amitabha Buddha greets Fellow Daoist Xuanchen!" Amitabha Buddha put his hands together and took the lead in bowing.

His expression was solemn. In his perception, the Xuan Chen Emperor's blood and energy were incredibly vigorous, and he could vaguely hear the sound of surging waves approaching.

This Emperor Xuan Chen is very strong, far surpassing him. If they were to actually fight, he would likely suffer a crushing defeat.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. Your path of faith is quite unique and has greatly touched me." Emperor Xuanchen nodded slightly.

This new emperor is no ordinary person. Despite having only an ordinary physique, his strength far surpasses that of ordinary Dao Provers.

Clearly, this Amitabha Buddha Emperor's use of the power of faith is unparalleled; even at the Emperor level, he can still maintain rapid progress.

Emperor Xuanchen even suspected that if Emperor Amitabha Buddha could remain in the world for 100,000 years like Emperor Immortal Phoenix, he might very well approach the level of a mortal immortal under the impetus of faith.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Chen, you flatter me. I have only achieved some minor success, and I cannot compare to His Majesty the Supreme Heavenly Emperor, who can bring people back to life." Amitabha smiled slightly, his expression humble.

Especially when talking about the Supreme Heavenly Emperor, a look of reverence appeared on his face.

The Heavenly Emperor Taiyi used the power of faith to resurrect the two deceased Holy Emperors, Taiyin and Taiyang, which greatly shocked and inspired him, and he wished he could personally consult the Heavenly Emperor Taiyi.

“Fellow Daoist has come to the Chu family, surely not just to see me?” Xuan Chen took a sip of the Enlightenment Tea in his hand.

No one visits a temple without a reason. As the current emperor, Amitabha Buddha's purpose in visiting the Chu family was naturally not so simple.

Amitabha Buddha's expression was solemn, and he clasped his hands together again. "I have come here mainly to ask what a mortal immortal is?"

As a Daoist who has attained enlightenment, he naturally aspires to become a mortal immortal. However, this path is far too difficult, and very few have actually succeeded in traversing it. Moreover, only the Supreme Heavenly Emperor has left behind a few words about it.

That is why Amitabha Buddha visited the Chu family today.

Xuan Chen pondered for a moment and then said, "According to the notes left by the Emperor Ancestor, the so-called mortal immortal is one who becomes an immortal in the mortal world."

"It requires the cultivator to live life after life until the years no longer affect them."

"This is the path most people take, and the probability of success is also the highest."

Upon hearing this, Amitabha Buddha's heart stirred, and he hurriedly asked, "Fellow Daoist Xuan Chen, judging from your words, there isn't just one path to immortality in the mortal world; there are several paths?"

Xuan Chen nodded slightly. "That's right. As far as I know, there are at least two other paths that lead to the Immortal Path in the Mortal World. However, don't have too high hopes. Those two paths have great limitations, and you can't take them."

Amitabha Buddha paused for a moment, then said, "I would like to hear the details."

"The first path is the path of the God Emperor, which is related to the talent of their clan. The God Silkworm clan can become an Emperor after nine transformations, reach the realm of the ancient and modern after ten transformations, and directly reach the realm of the Mortal Immortal after eleven transformations."

"However, their race's transformation process is very long and extremely dangerous. Throughout history, only the God Emperor has completed the ninth, tenth, and eleventh transformations, so don't expect too much."

Amitabha Buddha was naturally aware of the legends surrounding the God Emperor; such a unique racial talent was truly enviable.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanchen, what about the second one?" Amitabha asked impatiently.

The path of the God Emperor is too unique. Amitabha Buddha even suspects that even among the Divine Silkworm Clan, only the God Emperor could successfully traverse it, so it has little reference value.

Xuan Chen didn't keep him in suspense and continued, "The third path is the path taken by the Underworld Lord. At the end of each life, he buries himself and waits for his corpse to become sentient before proving the Dao again."

"As long as one can form the Nine Paths of Reincarnation Seal and connect the Nine Lifetimes of Dao Fruit, one can naturally become a Mortal Immortal."

"The Lord of the Underworld? Has he also successfully traversed the path to immortality in the mortal world?" Amitabha Buddha felt a chill in his heart. He was another ancient enlightened being, and his background was no less impressive than that of the Heavenly Venerable of Morality.

He couldn't help but tremble inwardly. Just how many powerful figures were still hidden in the human realm? It was truly terrifying.

"The situation of the Underworld Lord is unknown, but the Emperor Ancestor has met with the Underworld Lord several times and confirmed that the Underworld Lord's path is viable."

"But according to the Emperor Ancestor, only the Underworld Lord can walk this path of reincarnation. If others choose to use corpses to communicate with spirits to attain enlightenment, they will most likely encounter serious problems. The corpse calamity in the mythological era is the best example."

Upon hearing this, Amitabha shook his head and sighed, "It seems that neither of these paths is my destiny."

(End of this chapter)