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Chapter 451: 450. Artificially Inducing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy Tide (Part 2)
Chapter 451: 450. Artificially Inducing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy Tide (Part 2)
Whether it was when she first gained spiritual wisdom or at the present stage of her mountain cultivation, she was able to quickly realize her innate potential.
If it weren't for her own decision to not receive the early initiation, Han Xiaofi might not have progressed faster than her.
For quite some time, Cheng Rongrong's progress will be swift.
However, her real challenge will only emerge when her cultivation level rises, approaching and reaching the Upper Three Heavens.
At that time, if not handled properly, she might be hindered by the tribulations between the Triple Heaven and Quadruple Heaven realms.
This is related to her innate roots, and it's difficult to prevent it in advance.
Therefore, it's not yet time for the sect elders to intervene, and they will only explain the situation to her.
Cheng Rongrong remains remarkably calm and composed, continuing her cultivation at the original pace as instructed, without any haste or worry.
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One of the Nine Heavens, Sumeru.
At the peak of Mount Sumeru, in the Buddhist Pure Land, the golden-skinned, benevolent Wisdom Honored One sat in meditation with a faint lustrous glow emanating from his body.
Until one moment, when he suddenly stood up.
At the foot of Mount Sumeru, the three Buddhist leaders, Vairocana, the Lord of the Treasure Department, and Ksitigarbha, the Lord of the Karma Department, were all seated with their eyes closed in meditation, chanting sutras.
As the Benevolent Wisdom Honored One stood, the three department leaders stopped and stood up together, paying their respects with joined palms.
The Benevolent Wisdom Honored One gestured for them to stop, then looked down at Mount Sumeru and spoke, "We can take a temporary break."
He stepped forward, and his figure descended from the sky above Mount Sumeru.
Ksitigarbha, the Lord of the Karma Department, spoke, "Honored One, there's still no reply from the Lotus Department, and Golden Khan is still slumbering in the extradimensional void."
The Benevolent Wisdom Honored One nodded gently, "It's settled with Kongsang, and Gui Xu is also prepared. Now, we wait for Golden Khan to awaken from his extradimensional slumber, and then we can depart for Kongsang."
Vairocana, the Lord of the Treasure Department, and Ksitigarbha, the three Buddhist leaders, all chanted in unison, expressing their agreement.
In recent years, the Buddhist Pure Land has been involved in the dispute over the Han Imperial throne, supporting one of the contenders. However, their actual actions have been minimal, relying mostly on their influence for deterrence.
Their goals in the past few years have been clear and consistent.
The world is ever-changing, and it's essential to adapt to the shifting tides.
While goals may change, their underlying aspirations remain constant.
Their goal is to assist Golden Khan Angqinfu in occupying one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
It's a mutually beneficial endeavor, helping others while helping themselves.
By gaining a strong ally, they also restore their own depleted vitality.
As far as they know, several parties from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths have already established contact with the Tang Dynasty.
However, they often fail to find a foothold.
Previously, the cases of Dihai and Datong served as examples.
The remaining Penglai, Gui Cang, and possibly Luo Yuan fall into the same pattern.
The Tang Dynasty cultivators are vigilant and cautious, thinking ahead to prevent potential issues. They have both the ideas and the capabilities to turn their plans into reality, making it challenging to find an opening.
Now, however, Datong has taken the initiative to re-establish communication, but this news is even worse.
There's a high possibility that the Tang Emperor, Zhang Wantong, has already achieved sainthood and is currently in Datong.
Compared to the thriving Tang cultivation world, the wounded Kongsang Witch King is a more suitable target.
"Still, the Tang cultivation realm and the Suhua faction might meddle and interrupt," the Master of the Treasure Department, Fan Datuo, said gently.
The Benevolent Wisdom Honored One nodded slightly, "I will make arrangements."
If they were to target the Tang cultivation world or the Suhua side first, they would be at their prime, and the Kunpeng Demon Saint from Gui Xu might not lend his aid.
In that case, only the Benevolent Wisdom Honored One and Golden Khan would be involved.
However, in the case of Kongsang, not only is the Kongsang Witch King injured, but they can also persuade the Kunpeng Demon Saint from Gui Xu to join them.
After all, Kongsang had been occupied by demons for many years before falling into the Witch Clan's control.
But within Kongsang, there still lies an opportunity of great significance for the demons.
Only then would the Kunpeng Demon Saint be truly motivated to lend his full power to this endeavor.
On another note, there's still room for cooperation between the Sumeru and Suhua sides, leveraging each other's strengths.
At least, for the time being.
The Benevolent Wisdom Honored One extended his palm and placed it on Mount Sumeru.
Soon, Mount Sumeru radiated brilliant light, and several objects seemed to emerge from its base.
The Benevolent Wisdom Honored One handed one of the vajras to Vairocana, the Lord of the Treasure Department, and a blue lotus platform to Ksitigarbha, the Lord of the Karma Department.
"Make the necessary preparations," the Benevolent Wisdom Honored One instructed.
Vairocana and Ksitigarbha, the two Buddhist leaders, bowed and took their leave, each carrying one of the sacred items.
In recent years, Vairocana, the Lord of the Treasure Department, who rarely ventured into the mortal realm, reappeared in the Two Jin Dynasties.
In the Northern Jin's Vajra Temple, Vairocana first wrote a letter and sent it south, then quietly awaited a response.
After some time, Vairocana received the reply and calmly set out on his journey.
On the vast and desolate ocean, far from the sight of mortals, Vairocana met with another figure as planned.
The Southern Jin's Abbot of Small Western Heaven, Boan.
Amid the fierce competition between the Two Jin Dynasties, the two great Buddhist monks faced each other, their expressions serene and devoid of any hostility or ill will, their countenances noble and dignified, without a hint of conflict.
However, there was also no hint of friendship or camaraderie.
"Honored One, your intention is for us to commence as soon as possible," Vairocana, the Lord of the Treasure Department, stated.
Abbot Baone of the Southern Jin's Western Paradise, with his palms joined in a respectful gesture, replied, "My Master Grand Master has long ago instructed me, and I am prepared. It will, however, require some time to take effect."
Vimalakirti: "The situation is the same in the north. Since that's the case, let's each return and begin our preparations."
Master Baoneng: "Very well."
The two parties kept the conversation brief and bid each other farewell.
Master Baoneng returned to the Southern Jin's Little Western Heaven.
The people present included the monks of Xixi Tian, as well as the leaders of the major Buddhist sacred sites of the Southern Jin.
They all originated from the Saha World.
"Senior Brother, has the Venerable One agreed to this matter?" Far Peak Chan Master from the Southern Jin's Bodhi Temple asked softly.
Master Baoneng nodded: "Indeed."
Far Peak Zen Master and the others fell into a brief silence before someone spoke up: "As for Mount Sumeru, they must have made a separate offer to Master Zhonghui."
What they were planning involved Mount Sumeru seeking help from the Saha world.
Although the Saha world had made early preparations in the Southern Jin, the timing of when to officially begin was another matter.
Strictly speaking, initiating their plan under the current circumstances would benefit Mount Sumeru more than the Saha world.
What the Venerable Good Wisdom sought was for the human realm of the Two Jin Dynasties to artificially induce the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy Tide ahead of schedule!
Due to historical reasons and the state of the human realm, the spiritual energy tide had never naturally occurred in the Two Jin Dynasties.
It was unknown when it would happen in the natural course of events.
However, after a long period of preparation, Venerable Good Wisdom and Venerable Universal Light had gained a good understanding, and they were now able to artificially induce the spiritual energy tide in the human realm of the Two Jin Dynasties.
The two Venerables were indeed rivals.
But on certain occasions and regarding specific events, the two sides had occasionally cooperated.
Similarly, just because they were cooperating this time did not mean they would become allies afterward.
Regarding this matter, Lei Jun's judgment was the same as that of the two Buddhist Venerables.
In the end, if the human realm of the other side also experienced the spiritual energy tide, causing turmoil in the void, the likely outcome would be the reunification of the various human histories that had separated after the Great Calamity at the end of the Han Dynasty.
This would undoubtedly bring about all kinds of chaos, but for immortal cultivators, the biggest impact would be their newfound freedom to act in the reunified human realm.
Mount Sumeru had already allied itself with the Golden Khanate.
If the Saha World were to face this situation alone, the outcome would be unpredictable.
However, Venerable Universal Light still agreed.
Mount Sumeru must have offered something in return.
This exchange had bypassed Master Baoneng of the Southern Jin's Lesser Western Heaven.
"Could it be the Qinglian Terrace?" Far Peak Zen Master asked softly.
Master Baoneng smiled: "There's no need to guess. The Venerable One has already sent us a message. Mount Sumeru's Kama Department has sent the Qinglian Terrace to us, and Master Zhonghui has received it and returned it to the Saha World."
His gaze swept across the crowd as he said slowly: "Master Zhonghui's talent surpasses mine. Currently, he is the one most likely to take that final step and achieve the golden body of Buddhism in the Saha World. Obtaining the Qinglian Terrace is most suitable for him. In the current environment and situation, if he can successfully take that final step, it will benefit not only the entire Saha World but also us. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to achieve it within these few years."
Far Peak and the others sighed softly and pressed their palms together: "Senior Brother's teaching is right. We shall quietly await the Venerable One's arrangements."
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In the Saha World, at the Great Thunderclap Temple.
Master Zhonghui returned to the temple and presented the Qinglian Terrace, which he had just received from the head of Mount Sumeru's Kama Department, to Venerable Universal Light.
The Qinglian Terrace glowed with ceramic Buddhist light, casting its glow on the area as it soared into the temple and settled in the hand of a monk.
This monk, like Venerable Good Wisdom, had skin that glowed with a faint golden light, resembling a gilded Buddha statue.
He was none other than Venerable Universal Light, the leader of the Saha World.
Master Zhonghui bowed respectfully to him.
In fact, he was younger than Master Baoneng of the Southern Jin's Lesser Western Heaven.
However, as he was Venerable Universal Light's new disciple, his seniority was higher.
His talent and cultivation base were also exceptional.
At a young age, he had already become one of the three cultivators in the Saha World who had reached the fifth layer of the Nine Heavens and perfected their Dharma bodies.
The other two individuals were Master Bao Xiaotian from the Lower Zone of the Southern Heaven and the abbot of the Lower Zone in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Master Zhonghui had stayed in the Great Thunderclap Temple of the Saha World, studying under Venerable Universal Light.
As Master Baoneng had said, although Master Zhonghui was young, he was the cultivator in the Saha World who was closest to taking that final step to the Nine Heavens.
However, although Venerable Universal Light also hoped that the Saha World could produce a second Buddhist Venerable One as soon as possible, it was not something that the young Master Zhonghui could achieve overnight.
Apart from his diligent cultivation, he also needed some opportunities.
In the past, this major opportunity was not taken into account.
This was because the item was in the hands of the Mount Sumeru Buddhist sect.
But now, Mount Sumeru had sent it over.
This Qinglian Terrace could not be used directly.
When the two Venerables artificially induced the spiritual energy tide in the human realm of the Two Jin Dynasties, it would be a different opportunity.
During that period, the Qinglian Terrace would be saturated with the energy of the heaven and earth turmoil, and by defying the flow, it would metamorphose into the unshakeable Venerable Lotus Terrace. That would be when Master Zhonghui's chance had finally come.
"For now, focus on quieting your mind and cultivating," Venerable Universal Light instructed.
Master Zhonghui pressed his palms together and replied, "Yes, Master."
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Time passed, and Lei Jun celebrated his eighty-seventh birthday.
He spent this summer in the current Han Dynasty's human realm.
Although the Daoist Law reform in this world went smoothly, Lei Jun still personally oversaw the situation from time to time.
After the New Year this winter, there would be a new Conferment Ceremony.
Then, Lei Jun would return to the Tang Dynasty's human realm.
The Conferment Ceremony would not affect the Dragon Tiger Mountain sect in the Han Dynasty's imperial realm, and everything would proceed as usual, including other Daoist sects and branches.
However, regarding the Conferment Ceremony, new rules had been established. Eligible disciples from the Han Dynasty's imperial realm would also be selected and brought to the Tang Dynasty's human realm to participate in the ceremony at the mountain gate ancestral hall.
At least for the first Conferment Ceremony after the Han Dynasty's return to the orthodox Daoist lineage, it would be implemented this way.
Ma Zongxiang, Fu Yuzhou, and the others had already started the selection and preparation process.
While Lei Jun was at Dragon Tiger Mountain, he received a transmission from the Tang Dynasty: "Junior Sister Xiaotang has emerged from seclusion and successfully cultivated the Five Qi Morning Primordial to perfection, reaching the fifth layer of the Nine Heavens and stepping onto the Bridge of Understanding the Mysteries."
(End of Chapter)
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