Primordial Era: Taking the blame to become a saint, proving one's path through eccentricity!

Chapter 338 [The Immeasurable Dharma Body Illuminates All Heavens] (Two chapters combined, please subscribe)

"What about Shennong?"

After finalizing the future of the Jie Sect, Xuan Yin took out the Soul Cleansing Cauldron again: "When would be the best time to guide him back to the Primordial True Realm?"

Xuanyuan has not yet achieved immortality. To become a Great Luo Immortal, it will take at least a dozen Yuanhui!

Moreover, the Chan Sect will definitely not agree to Chi You taking Xuanyuan as a disciple. In the future, the Chan and Wu sects will inevitably fight over this matter!

When gods fight, mortals suffer; this is not a good thing for the human race.

Therefore, the human race today desperately needs a sovereign. Relying solely on the human race to safeguard its interests amidst the machinations of several sages and to constantly mediate within them is still somewhat beyond its capabilities.

Although the matter of the Nine Immortals of Primordial Chaos will require a great deal of energy from several sages, the human race, as the current protagonist of the Primordial True World, will not give up on continuing its plans, whether it is the Immortal Path or the Witchcraft Cult.

There are also the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Clan, who have always been among the human race!

"Let's do it now!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader sighed softly, "The Crimson Emperor's Dao Fruit is now in the possession of Crimson Essence Child, and the other Five Emperors' Dao Fruits are not compatible with Shennong. He no longer has direct conflicts with Xihe or the demon race!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin immediately nodded and slowly said, "Then should my Jie Sect try to steal a share of the human race's Earth Emperor's merit in educating people?"

Although Chijingzi was Shennong's teacher and Guangchengzi also got involved, Shennong, having voluntarily given up the Dao Fruit of the Red Emperor, fell into the Tribulation of Losing Self, and the teachings of the Earth Emperor were not yet complete!

Now that he has the Soul Cleansing Cauldron, the key to bringing Shennong back, he has given the Jie Sect an opportunity to interfere in the teachings of the Earth Emperor.

"Can!"

The Grand Master of Heaven nodded: "I didn't expect you to be interested in the art of education!"

Xuan Yin immediately shook his head and said, "This disciple is not good at teaching; otherwise, I wouldn't still not have taken on a single personal disciple!"

"Let the other disciples go!"

After breaking through to the Great Luo realm, Daoist Duobao and Holy Mother Jinling each took on a disciple: Holy Mother Huoling and Immortal Yu Yuan.

In addition, Zhao Gongming, Luo Xuan, Lü Yue and others also took in a few disciples, but none of them were as talented as the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit and the One Qi Immortal Yu Yuan.

Both of them are innate beings and have a high chance of cultivating to the Great Luo Dao Fruit in the future.

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit is the embodiment of the essence of Ding Fire, and is born with the power to wield a primordial Yin Fire.

Yu Yuan, on the other hand, was born from the innate water elemental energy, which explains why he was named the Water Palace Star by Jiang Ziya after being listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Although the Jie Sect adhered to the principle of teaching without discrimination, Duobao Daoist and Jinling Shengmu still had very high requirements when it came to selecting a successor.

"In that case, let Yunxiao go!"

The Master of Heaven pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Shennong is kind and benevolent, yet also fierce and resolute, somewhat similar to Yunxiao!"

"Moreover, although Yunxiao's Hunyuan Golden Cauldron is a treasure of the end of its life cycle, it is still somewhat related to the Netherworld Path and the Yellow Springs Path, carrying the end and rebirth of living beings. If Shennong were to return in the form of the Earth God, Yunxiao might also gain some insights from it!"

"but----"

"If our Jie Sect gets involved in this matter, we'll easily become targets. Since you have connections with the Western Sect, why not drag them into this as well!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader wasn't incapable of scheming; he simply disdained it. However, after spending a long time with Xuan Yin, his bottom line had lowered considerably.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said something like dragging Western religions into this mess!

"good!"

Xuan Yin immediately nodded and handed the Soul Cleansing Cauldron to the Tongtian Sect Leader: "Then I'll trouble you, Master, to give this treasure to Junior Sister Yunxiao!"

Yunxiao was not on Jin'ao Island at the moment, but on Sanxian Island. He was preparing to go to the West and was too lazy to go to Sanxian Island again!

as predicted.

As soon as Xuan Yin left Jin'ao Island, he felt several gazes fall on him, clearly indicating that someone was worried that he would cause trouble again.

However, this time, he went to Mount Sumeru openly and honestly, without using the chaotic illusion of Luo Tian Qingyun to conceal his own karma.

Since those sages and those great supernatural beings are all paying attention to him, it's a good opportunity for Yunxiao to quietly guide Shennong back.

This was also within his calculations.

On Mount Sumeru, the Daoist Zhunti looked utterly bewildered: "That kid, what's he doing in the West? He wouldn't be trying to bring disaster to our Western Paradise, would he?"

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Don't worry!

The Guide Daoist sighed softly, "We in the West have nothing to scheme against! Although Shakyamuni and Maitreya may have influenced the primordial order, before the Investiture of the Gods, no sage should have wanted to plot against them!"

"If someone plots against them, they will inevitably push us to the opposite side!"

"Those few—"

"I'm not that stupid!"

"And Xuan Yin's wisdom far surpasses that of ordinary people. He also holds a position within Buddhism, so he would never do something that would cut off his own escape route!"

Although Zhunti Daoren is the symbol of the wisdom of the Heavenly Dao, he thinks too much and there are some things that Jieyin Daoren cannot see clearly.

Let's go!

"Let's go see our Xuanzang King Bodhisattva!"

With a thought, the Guide Daoist enveloped himself in a beam of Buddhist light and appeared outside the gate of the Great Thunderclap Temple from beside the Eight Treasures Merit Pool.

The Taoist Zhunti followed closely behind.

Upon seeing this, Xuan Yin immediately bowed to the two of them, saying, "Greetings to the two sages!"

The guide smiled and said, "Young friend, have you come to my Western Paradise on some important matter? Perhaps you are preparing to completely convert to Buddhism and attain supreme enlightenment?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin immediately laughed and said, "Am I not the Xuanzang King Bodhisattva of Buddhism? If so, why would I speak of taking refuge in Buddhism?"

"Didn't the sage say that all sentient beings possess Buddha-nature and that everyone can become a Buddha? If that's the case, why bother about where I cultivate?"

"If my heart holds Buddha, where is not a sacred mountain? If my heart does not hold Buddha, even sitting on a lotus throne, I cannot comprehend the true meaning of Buddha!"

The difference between Buddha and demon is but a thought. As the second generation of Luo, he entered the Buddha through the demon and viewed the demon through the Buddha. Xuan Yin's understanding of Buddha and Buddhism naturally far surpasses that of ordinary Buddhas.

Even when debating Buddhist scriptures and discussing Buddhist teachings with a Western master, he was not afraid at all!

"Good! Good!"

The guiding Taoist praised, "Young friend Xuan Yin, you are indeed a promising candidate for Buddhist cultivation. I wonder, what brings you to my Mount Sumeru this time?"

Xuan Yin smiled and said, "I've come to offer the West two opportunities; I wonder if the Sage would be interested?"

"I'd like to hear more details!"

The guide immediately became interested.

Xuan Yin immediately spoke up: "The Nine Immortals of Primordial Chaos have been re-established. I would like to request the two sages to help me replace the Spirit Immortal lineage with the Tribulation Immortal lineage!"

"The first condition set by the Sage Taiqing is not a problem for me!"

"As for the third condition, if even one-tenth of the disciples of the Jie Sect switch to or concurrently cultivate the Tribulation Immortal lineage that I founded, then in terms of the number of beings cultivating, the Tribulation Immortal path will surpass the Spirit Immortal path!"

"It's not really a problem!"

"The only troublesome thing is the second condition. If we start training from scratch, I don't know when I'll be able to train a disciple at the Great Luo realm!"

The guide was completely bewildered: "Then, young friend, how does this humble monk intend to assist you?"

They also wanted to get involved in the matter of the Nine Immortals of Hunyuan and seize the fortune of the immortals, but they hadn't started planning yet, let alone imagined Xuan Yin's unique imagination!

Upon seeing this, Xuan Yin immediately let out a soft sigh: "I wish for the Sage to become my disciple, then cultivate the Tribulation Immortal lineage that I founded, and represent the Tribulation Immortal lineage in battle against the disciples of the Holy Mother of Taiyuan!"

"absurd!"

Before the Guide could speak, the Zhunti Daoist angrily retorted, "A sage cannot be insulted! Even if you are a direct disciple of the Jie Sect, or the Xuanzang King Bodhisattva of my Buddhist sect, you cannot treat my senior brother Guide with such contempt!"

The oppressive aura of a saint descended instantly.

However, Xuan Yin remained calm and instead tossed out seven or eight innate spiritual treasures: "These innate spiritual treasures are a return gift for the Sage who has been guided!"

Since it was taken from the disciples of the Holy Mother of Taiyuan, Xuan Yin didn't feel any remorse at all.

Upon seeing this, the Daoist Zhunti immediately restrained his imposing manner and revealed a slight smile: "Young friend, you are too kind! Senior Brother Jieyin is a matter of face for Buddhism, so it is probably inappropriate for him to become your disciple. What do you think of this humble monk?"

"Didn't Confucius of later generations say, 'Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me'? Young friend, you have cultivated to the level of a Primordial Golden Immortal in such a short time, you must have extraordinary abilities! I have never been ashamed to ask those who are less knowledgeable, and I think you are very suitable to be my teacher!"

If the Guide is the face of Buddhism, then the Zhunti is the substance. Many things that may sound unpleasant but are beneficial to the West and Buddhism are done by the Zhunti!

Since Xuan Yin is willing to give him a primordial spiritual treasure, it's not a big problem for him to call him "teacher" a few times!

He even thought that Xuan Yin was a genius, that he could come up with the idea of ​​making a saint a disciple of the Tribulation Immortal lineage and then going to deal with the Spirit Immortal lineage!

"Our Buddhist community might as well follow suit!"

The Daoist Zhunti had a sudden inspiration: "Once Senior Brother Jieyin opens up a celestial vein, this humble monk will directly become his disciple! That way, who can stop the West from interfering with the fortune of the Nine Immortals of Hunyuan? The Tongtian Sect Leader certainly wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it! If he could, would this kid still be coming to us?"

"As for Yuanshi, Taiqing, and Nuwa, they still care a lot about their own appearance!"

In Zhunti's view, the dough is all illusory, while the dough of a sage is like a primordial treasure. And now is the perfect opportunity to cash in on the dough!

The guide was slightly taken aback, a hint of shock and confusion flashing across his face before he regained his composure: "This humble monk may take you as my master, young friend!"

"Speaking of which, the Buddha of Lokesvara is Amitabha Buddha's teacher! Since you intend to inherit the karma of the Buddha of Lokesvara, then it is only natural for this humble monk to call you 'teacher'!"

"I wonder when you plan to sever your Dharma body and allow it to reside in the Garden of Solitude?"

As a sacred site of Buddhism and Taoism, the Solitary Garden has been home to more than a thousand enlightened immortals, but most of them went there to listen to the teachings. Only the Buddha, who has severed his Dharma body, can reside permanently in the Solitary Garden.

The Buddha's Dharma body is inconceivable, formless and without appearance, and cannot be seen by ordinary people at all.

Therefore, the Dharma body of the Buddhas spent most of their time in the Jetavana Monastery!

Only during a major calamity for Buddhism, or when facing a life-or-death crisis, or when battling with others, will the power of the Dharma body be bestowed upon the deity.

"Now!"

Xuan Yin looked at the Guide Daoist, smiled slightly, and then answered with certainty, "The Dharmakaya is the Buddha's true nature, formless and without appearance, pervading all of space, possessing immeasurable merit. It is the Buddha's true body, neither born nor dying, eternal and unchanging. If it weren't for the sage transmitting the Nirvana Seal to me, I truly wouldn't have been able to sever my Dharmakaya in such a short time!"

The Dharmakaya is the most special among the three bodies in Buddhism, equivalent to the foundation of existence for immortal cultivators. As long as the Dharmakaya resides in the Solitary Garden, even if the physical body perishes, it can be rebuilt with the help of the mysteries of Buddhism and Taoism.

This is similar to the concept of "god" and "way" in Shintoism, and they share a similar essence. If we consider the Solitary Garden and the Great Enlightened Immortals within it as a complete Great Way, then the Buddha's Dharma Body is a fragment of the laws that make up this Great Way, existing alongside it.

Xuan Yin is the mountain god of Buzhou Mountain. As long as Buzhou Mountain still exists, even if he unfortunately perishes, he can still reshape his innate Dao body by relying on the characteristics of the divine Dao Tianyi, which allows him to live and return within the Dao.

The same applies to the Dharmakaya!

However, the Dharmakaya is boundless and immeasurable, neither defiled nor pure, neither increasing nor decreasing, which has many more mysteries than the simple characteristics of the divine path.

Simply put, the Dharmakaya is the fundamental essence of all things in the universe. It is like the source of all energy, and all things in the world originate from it.

It is not bound by time and space, it is formless and shapeless, yet it is everywhere.

Generally speaking, there are two kinds of Dharmakaya that the Buddha can cultivate: one is the Dharmakaya of pure self-nature, and the other is the Dharmakaya of perfect purity and defilement.

The pure Dharma body is inherent in all living beings; it is pure and undefiled. Only those with a pure and innocent mind, free from external distractions, can cultivate it.

Xuan Yin possessed a brilliant mind and many thoughts, so he naturally did not have this condition.

The pure and wondrous Dharma body is the ultimate Dharma realm principle that all Buddhas attain after removing all afflictions and defilements through practice.

Like a glass of clear water, originally pure and unpolluted, transparent like the pure Dharma body of one's own nature, it becomes turbid after being mixed with mud and sand, and then returns to a clear and pure state after settling and filtering.

This is the supremely pure and undefiled Dharma body.

Most Buddhas who attained the Dharmakaya cultivated the pure and wondrous Dharmakaya.

Although later Buddhas, inspired by the Pure and Wondrous Dharmakaya, developed many Dharmakaya forms such as the Wisdom Dharmakaya, the Merit Dharmakaya, and the Equal Flow Dharmakaya, they still could not escape the shackles of the Pure and Wondrous Dharmakaya.

But Xuan Yin is different!

He inherited the karma of Luo, the Buddhahood of the Buddha of the World-Free King, so how could he possibly cultivate the pure and wondrous Dharma body step by step?

Rahu's disguise, namely the World-Free King Buddha, is the Dharmakaya he has cultivated, which is called the Self-Nature Dharmakaya. It emphasizes self-respect and following one's true nature.

However, Xuan Yin did not want to be bound by Luo's Great Dao, so he evolved a Dharma Body, which possessed the qualities of being born outside the Three Realms.

It possesses many characteristics, such as the direct manifestation of Dharma nature and pure and perfect merit.

"Whether it's self-nature or Dharma-nature, they are both fundamental nature. Fundamental nature is inherently empty, and all dharmas are empty—ultimately, they all evolve into a state of limitless and immeasurable!"

Without hesitation, Xuan Yin took out the demon-summoning gourd he had obtained from Nuwa, intending to use this innate spiritual treasure to house his Dharma body.

"cut!"

As soon as Xuan Yin had a thought, the Buddhist principles he had comprehended were instantly unleashed along with his Dharma nature.

At the same time, Luo's true nature, the cause and effect of the World-Free King Buddha, also merged into the Demon-Summoning Gourd in accordance with the cause and effect in the dark.

In an instant, Buddhist light and demonic light intertwined, countless rays of light bloomed, and endless golden lotuses lifted Xuan Yin's Dharma body to infinite heights.

Seeing this, the Guide Daoist quickly concealed the secrets of heaven to prevent other sages from spying on Mount Sumeru.

However, even with the protection of a sage, the celestial phenomena near Mount Sumeru still changed drastically, with images of thunder, fire, and chaos appearing one after another, and a golden sea of ​​suffering emerging beneath Xuan Yin's feet.

But the sea of ​​suffering is only golden on the surface; beneath it lies endless darkness, an endless undercurrent of desires and calamities of heaven and earth.

It looks exactly like Xuan Yin's Dharma body!

Demonic Buddha Body!

After the original nature Dharmakaya and the Dharmakaya merged, they transformed into a unique Dharmakaya, just like the sea of ​​suffering before us, half black and half gold!

"Amitabha!"

Xuan Yin softly chanted a Buddhist prayer and then used the technique he learned from Pilu Xian to disguise the demonic Buddha's body as a sacred and solemn golden color.

Half black and half gold, it looks imposing, but in a Buddhist setting, it is indeed a bit too conspicuous!

It's better to be more restrained!

The guiding Taoist couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "What a magnificent demonic Buddha body! If it were a demon, it would be an unparalleled celestial demon, a sight rarely seen even in hundreds of eons; if it were a Buddha, it would be a true Buddha, unique in the world!"

"Buddhist teachings are Dharma, demonic paths are the Way; Dharma arises from the Way, and the Way is seen within Dharma. From this day forward, young friend Xuan Yin is the lineage leader of my Buddhist and demonic sects!"

"I have seen the Buddha, the King of Freedom!"

Master Zhunti frowned slightly: "However, now is not the time for the Demon Buddha lineage to emerge. I urge you, young friend, to restrain yourself and allow your Demon Buddha Dharma body to reside in the Solitary Garden along with Amitabha Buddha!"

Buddhism is meant to help people understand their true nature, but unfortunately, after Buddhism flourished, even the Buddhas of Vulture Peak couldn't help but develop some dark thoughts.

This is the root of evil!

This demonic root is not born from moisture, nor from a womb, nor from an egg, but from transformation. However, when the Buddha was manipulated by the desires in his heart, he became a demon, which was also the time when the lineage of demon and Buddha was to be born.

The lineage of the Demon Buddha is two sides of the same coin: on one hand, it drags the Buddha into the demonic path, and on the other hand, it uses its murderous intent to annihilate those Buddhas who have developed demonic roots.

Only a true Buddha, whose nature is inherently empty, neither defiled nor pure, and whose mind is free from external things, will not be influenced by the Demon Buddha Path and its ideology.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Guide and the Cundi, the Demon Buddha lineage is the supreme precept knife that periodically purges those Buddhas with evil intentions!

Those whom the Buddha's teachings cannot convert, can only be eradicated by demons and Buddhas, using the most ruthless methods.

otherwise----

If the very foundation of Buddhism is destroyed, then the foundation of Buddhism and Taoism will cease to exist, and the sacred mountain where all Buddhas reside will instantly turn into a demonic land!

In their eyes, the great calamity between Buddha and demon was not only a calamity for Buddhism, but also a painful process of healing, and a major purge within Buddhism!

If we don't cleanse ourselves, how can we pass on the foundation of Buddhism to the next generation of Buddhas?

How do I pay?

If peaceful diplomacy fails, then diplomacy will be achieved through turmoil. Only a pure and clean Buddhist community can be considered a true Buddhist community when the future Buddha ascends to the throne!

Therefore, only after the demonic calamity could the Victorious Fighting Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, and others become leaders of Buddhism!

"good!"

Upon hearing Zhunti Daoist's suggestion, Xuan Yin immediately nodded, and his Dharma body, guided by Amitabha Buddha, landed in the Solitary Garden.

The Dharma body is immeasurable, illuminating all the heavens. From this day forward, Xuan Yin may call himself the Buddha!

World-Free King Buddha!

As he inherited the karma of the Buddha of the World-Free King, he went further and further on the path of the second-generation Rabjama, and was about to touch the Rabjama fruit!

After the Buddha King of Freedom was led into the Solitary Garden, the Guide immediately laughed and said, "Show this humble monk your method of becoming an immortal!"

Sages can comprehend all things with a single thought, and can integrate all laws with a single thought. Their vision and profound knowledge far surpass those of Xuan Yin.

They viewed Xuan Yin's methods with great insight, and it wouldn't take long for them to evolve Xuan Yin's Immortal Path to a level comparable to that of Xuan Yin, the pioneer of the path!

This is a sage!

In a short while, the Guide Daoist cultivated a Tribulation Immortal Dao Fruit, and judging from its aura, it was comparable to the Great Awakening Golden Immortal Dao Fruit of Buddhism.

Subsequently, this Dao Fruit landed on the benevolent corpse of the Guide Daoist, Amitabha Buddha.

The Guide Daoist laughed and said, "Since the World-Free King Buddha is the teacher of Amitabha Buddha, then let Amitabha Buddha handle the matter of dealing with the disciples of the Spirit Immortal lineage. Let's go to West Kunlun together, young friend!"

"My good corpse is also my reward body, and its strength is enough to sweep away all beings below the level of a saint. As long as those fellow Daoists are unwilling to put aside their pride and become disciples of the Holy Mother Taiyuan, this matter will be easily accomplished!"

"I just don't know—"

"What is the second opportunity you mentioned, young friend?"

As for the seven or eight innate spiritual treasures that Xuan Yin took out, after the Guide Daoist agreed to the matter, the Zhunti Daoist put them away without hesitation.

He liked cultivators like Xuan Yin who were eager to bring benefits to the West!

"No rush!"

Xuan Yin immediately laughed and said, "The first opportunity hasn't been fully explained yet! If Amitabha Buddha can convert those close disciples of the Lingxian lineage, wouldn't the West have a few more Bodhisattvas?"

"I observe that Daoist Qingxuan and his companions have an affinity with the Western Paradise and Buddhism!"

Upon hearing this, the Daoist Zhunti's eyes lit up: "Excellent! Excellent! The words of Bodhisattva Xuanzang truly resonate with this humble monk!"

"Senior brother, if you're too shy, then let me and my friend Xuan Yin go!"

"I observe that the Holy Mother of Taiyuan possesses profound virtue and is also destined to be connected with my Western Paradise!"

Xuan Yin's lips twitched involuntarily. He only intended to convert Qingxuan Daojun and the others, but Zhunti Daoren wanted to convert Taiyuan Shengmu as well!

really!

Old ginger is spicier!

Upon hearing this, the Guide Daoist's expression immediately darkened: "Converting the disciple of the Holy Mother Taiyuan is harmless, but the Holy Mother Taiyuan has a good relationship with the Primordial Heavenly Venerable. It's best not to act rashly!"

"Just let Amitabha Buddha handle it!"

"This kind of thing doesn't need to trouble you, Junior Brother, a Heavenly Dao Saint, to handle!"

He knew Zhunti Daoist well and also knew Xuan Yin to some extent, but he never expected that the two of them together would produce an effect greater than the sum of their parts.

After a moment, the Guide looked at Xuan Yin helplessly: "Young friend Xuan Yin, why don't I say you have an affinity with my Buddhist sect? Look, you and Junior Brother Zhunti, aren't you birds of a feather?"

"That's settled then. Let's talk about the second opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin immediately looked at Daoist Zhunti and stared at him intently, seemingly experiencing a sense of camaraderie, mutual appreciation, and regret for not having met sooner!

After a long silence, he looked at the guide and slowly said, "This second opportunity is actually the result of the teachings of the Earthly Emperor Shennong!"

"Although Shennong was caught in the calamity of losing himself due to the scheming of that person on Kunlun Mountain, I have found a way to bring him back!"

"In fact, my open and aboveboard trip to Mount Sumeru is also to create an opportunity for Junior Sister Yunxiao to guide Shennong back!"

"As long as Shennong returns, our Jie Sect is willing to share the credit for the Earthly Emperor's teachings with the West!"

"What does the sage think?"

Upon hearing this, the Guide Daoist's eyes flashed with surprise, but before he could speak, an astonishing phenomenon came from the Netherworld.

The netherworld trembled, the Yellow Springs stretched across the sky, and a phantom with two horns on its head was reflected between heaven and earth.

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