The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 225 A New Immortal Path in the Mortal World
Both the God Emperor's Transformation Method and the Underworld Lord's Reincarnation Method have extremely strong limitations, applicable only to themselves, and are of little use to outsiders.

These paths are all tied to them personally, and only they can navigate them successfully. Outsiders who try to follow their paths will most likely encounter major problems.

However, the deeds of the God Emperor and the Underworld Lord also greatly inspired Amitabha Buddha. In fact, he also had a unique advantage, which was that no one could surpass him in the use of the power of faith.

"Perhaps I can forge a new path to immortality through the power of faith?"

Amitabha Buddha pondered in his heart that the path of faith was mysterious and extremely powerful. Even though he had already reached the pinnacle of the path, he felt that his understanding of the path of faith was still only superficial.

If one continues to delve deeper into the power of faith, one may transform into a Buddha in the human world, residing in the thoughts of people forever.

If one continues to cultivate by absorbing endless power of faith, one might even surpass others and become a mortal immortal first.

Amitabha Buddha pondered in his heart, his eyes growing brighter. If he could successfully implement this plan, even without going through the nine-life transformation path, he could still achieve immortality in the mortal world.

Moreover, this path suits him perfectly, and it's really possible for him to succeed.

“In that case, the promotion of the spread of Buddhism should be accelerated.” Amitabha Buddha seemed to be deep in thought.

Whether Buddhism flourishes or not is directly related to his path to immortality in the mortal world. The more people who believe in it, the more faith power will gather, and the faster he will cultivate.

“Fellow Daoist Xuanchen, I wonder if I may propagate Buddhism on the ancient star Tianji?”

Amitabha Buddha clasped his hands together, his expression extremely solemn.

As a family of the Heavenly Emperor, the Chu family has always been revered by the world and is even known as the Uncrowned Emperor. Even without a Dao Prover, the Chu family's profound resources allow them to directly confront the current emperors, as exemplified by the Stone Emperor of yesteryear.

Before the reigning emperor, the Chu family was the undisputed leader of the human world. Even when conflicts arose between extreme forces, it was sometimes the Chu family that mediated.

If the Chu family intervenes and agrees to allow Buddhism to spread to Tianji Ancient Star, other extreme forces will not obstruct it too much, which will accelerate the spread of Buddhism.

"You want to spread Buddhism on the ancient star Tianji?" Xuan Chen asked, somewhat surprised.

Amitabha Buddha is special. Other enlightened beings all went into seclusion to cultivate after becoming emperors, studying the path to immortality in the mortal world. Very few of them even established power, and they rarely manifested their divine power in the outside world.

Amitabha Buddha is an exception. Not only did he establish a vast lineage after attaining enlightenment and attempt to rule the world, but he now wants to go even further and try to spread Buddhism to every corner of the human realm.

“Indeed, I can sense it; my path lies in the power of faith. I wish to create a Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and lead all beings to liberation.” Amitabha lowered his eyelids.

His path lies in faith. When he was proving his faith, he made forty-eight great vows, a grand vision to enlighten the world and save all sentient beings.

The more faith he has, the closer he gets to his goal, and the greater his chance of becoming a mortal immortal.

"The path of faith?"

Xuan Chen looked thoughtfully at the compassionate-faced young man before him. After pondering for a long time, he finally decided to grant Amitabha Buddha's request.

“I can allow Buddhism to spread on the ancient star Tianji, but there is one condition that must be imposed.”

"Appreciate further details!"

Amitabha Buddha suppressed the joy in his heart. He originally thought that Xuan Chen would not agree to this matter, but the outcome was beyond his expectations.

"Your Buddhist methods of conversion should not be used lightly, and you should not force people to believe in Buddhism." Xuan Chen's expression was serious, and an invisible aura emanated from his body, making the Amitabha Buddha Emperor tremble in his heart.

Although Amitabha Buddha did not kill a single person in the struggle for the path to the Emperor, he forcibly converted people, completely distorting the minds of his enemies, making them wholeheartedly worship their former nemesis. Such an end was worse than being killed.

The reason why Buddhism was able to sweep the world in just a few thousand years is thanks to the Bodhisattvas and Arhats who were converted by it.

"That's natural. Our Buddhist community only guides those who are destined to be saved." Amitabha Buddha put his hands together and agreed without the slightest hesitation.

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"He's out! He's out! Amitabha Buddha has emerged from the Chu family!" someone exclaimed.

Since Amitabha entered the Chu family, he has been the focus of attention of the world. Countless powerful people have turned their attention to the outside of the Chu family's mountain gate, paying attention to every move inside.

"I wonder what the purpose of the Amitabha Buddha Emperor's visit to the Chu family is. Could it be, as the world says, that he intends to spread Buddhism on the ancient star of Tianji?"

As soon as Amitabha Buddha revealed his intentions, the entire human realm focused its attention on the ancient star Tianji.

This meeting is of profound significance and may greatly reshape the power structure of the world. It concerns the vital interests of every force, large and small, and they cannot afford to ignore it.

Just as people were discussing the matter, Amitabha Buddha had already arrived at a desolate mountain on the ancient star Tianji.

He clasped his hands together, and his body radiated boundless light, instantly illuminating the ten directions. His enormous golden form manifested in the starry sky, a single strand of his hair comparable to a source of life, causing countless beings to feel its power.

"This humble monk, Amitabha, will be preaching Mahayana Buddhism on the ancient star Tianji in three days. Those with affinity are welcome to come and listen to the teachings." This voice rang in everyone's ears, instantly causing a great uproar. The location where Amitabha was preaching was too special and had profound significance, proving that the Chu family had agreed to Amitabha's permission to preach Buddhism on the ancient star Tianji.

"It seems that for a long time to come, Buddhism will be the undisputed number one power in the world. Amitabha Buddha will be destined to rule the world for 20,000 years, achieving what the Stone Emperor and the Golden-Winged Roc Emperor wanted to do in their entire lives." Looking at the golden Dharma image that filled the universe, people were filled with emotion.

Since the beginning of the ancient era, no great power has ever emerged in the human realm to rule the world.

Human emperors such as Taiyi Tiandi, Fuxi, Nuwa, and Daoyan did not have the intention to rule the world; they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to studying the path to immortality in the mortal realm.

While emperors like the Stone Emperor and the Golden-Winged Roc Emperor aspired to establish a power that would rule the entire world, they lacked the necessary strength.

The former suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Chu family, while the latter also came to nothing under the influence of various extreme forces.

However, starting today, all of this will become history. Amitabha Buddha's ability to propagate Buddhism on the ancient star Tianji means that the Chu family will not interfere.

Without the Chu family's leadership, no other extreme power would dare to directly confront a contemporary enlightened being. The future of Buddhism will undoubtedly be to rule the world, reigning supreme for twenty thousand years.

In an instant, the entire human realm was in turmoil, and countless geniuses flocked to the Buddhist sect to begin practicing Buddhism.

Those previously wavering forces have completely sided with Buddhism, and even those forces that were hostile to Buddhism have shown a friendly attitude.

Even more extraordinary experts traversed the starry sky, just to hear the wondrous teachings of the Great Emperor Amitabha.

Three days passed by in a flash.

The once nameless, desolate mountain was now covered with figures of all shapes and sizes, from different races, with the lowest cultivation level being at the Saint realm.

Everyone who comes here has a peaceful expression. The aura of Amitabha Buddha washes away all the hostility and calms their minds.

The once barren mountain has been completely transformed. Strands of golden light flow across the mountain, containing the power of Buddha, and every blade of grass and every tree has been transformed into a rare treasure.

Clearly, under the influence of Amitabha Buddha's aura, even the originally worthless weeds and rocks underwent a qualitative change.

Chi!
Amitabha Buddha gently raised one eyelid, and the world instantly brightened, everything turning into light.

"Today, this humble monk will expound on the Great Completion of Buddhism. How much you can understand depends on yourselves."

Amitabha Buddha sits cross-legged on a giant golden lotus flower, his appearance solemn and dignified, and the Buddha light emanating from his body shines ever brighter.

He spoke softly, his voice, though not loud, resonated clearly in the ears of every living being.

"All conditioned things are impermanent; they are subject to arising and ceasing. When arising and ceasing cease, there is bliss in Nirvana..."

This sermon did not last long; about three months later, Amitabha Buddha disappeared from the spot.

In the years that followed, Buddhism flourished even more, spreading throughout the world.

However, after this sermon, Amitabha Buddha gradually faded from the world and stopped manifesting himself in the human realm, devoting himself wholeheartedly to studying the path of faith on Mount Sumeru in the Western Desert.

Amitabha Buddha did not take the path of transformation. He had his own ideas. He wanted to create a paradise in the human world and imprint himself completely in people's hearts. He wanted to use the power of people's faith to walk the path to immortality in the mortal world.

Although Amitabha Buddha has never manifested in the human world, people's reverence for him remains undiminished.

Especially with the flourishing of Buddhism, every moment believers would travel from the distant starry sky, prostrating themselves with each step, to kneel and worship towards Mount Sumeru in the Western Desert.

Boundless faith converged on Mount Sumeru, making this sacred mountain even more wondrous.

Almost another ten thousand years passed, and Amitabha Buddha's first incarnation finally came to his old age. The celestial imprint in the sky became unstable, and this phenomenon was instantly noticed by the world.

"Judging from this, the lifespan of Amitabha Buddha Emperor will not be long, which is finally good news."

One of the prodigies looked up at the heavens and let out a long sigh of relief.

The recent emperors who have attained enlightenment all possess extraordinary physiques, with a lifespan exceeding that of ordinary enlightened beings by more than two lifetimes. Even these self-imposed geniuses, who have sealed themselves within the divine source, have suffered mental breakdowns due to the prolonged existence of these emperors.

Fortunately, although this Amitabha Buddha Emperor is extraordinary, his physique is not special and his lifespan is not that long. Even if the Amitabha Buddha Emperor lived for a third time, these geniuses could not not accept it.

"Let's wait and see, ten thousand years from now."

One of the prodigies closed his eyelids and continued to seal himself within the divine source, awaiting the end of the second incarnation of Amitabha Buddha Emperor.

Before long, the Heavenly Mark in the heavens stabilized, and peace returned to the human world.

(End of this chapter)