The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 990: Chapters 938-939 Buddhism School’s Move, Arhat Visits Two-in-One_2

You should know that in the beginning, it wasn’t just Zhao Baiyang who had such speculations and decisions, but those forces were different from Zhao Baiyang in that they had no choice; some of them even had their own Mystical Land of Blessings.

If they lost this gamble and all the actions of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty had nothing to do with Shenxiao True Monarch and the costly attainment of a Mystical Land of Blessings would for many forces be a waste of resources, akin to a tasteless bone.

However, now that Shenxiao True Monarch had vaguely made his presence known, there was no doubt that their concerns were completely dispelled, and they began to make decisions.

For a time, Tiandu was even busier, with countless cultivators flocking to it, multiplying the number of cultivators that had previously arrived manifold.

As for Pei Xuanjing’s maneuver, those True Immortals and immortal sects aware of the Godsealing Plan obviously understood what Pei Xuanjing meant, but those sects and True Immortals unaware of it were far more puzzled.

Especially a few Arhat Bodhisattvas of the Buddhism School who are at the Dao-Certifying True Immortal level, and Divine Tao sects such as the Taisu Sect, who were not privy to Pei Xuanjing’s plan, couldn’t help but entertain the thought of making contact with Pei Xuanjing.

The Buddha Way, although it belongs to the Righteous Path, has a method of cultivation completely unlike the Taoist School and other paths of righteousness.

To the powerhouses of the Buddhism School, this newly emerged Spirit Realm Cave Sky did not possess much allure, because even if these powerhouses who also followed the Earth Immortal Path were not, in fact, very eager to refine these Spirit Realm Cave Skies unless it was necessary.

The reason was simple, if the Mystical Lands of Blessings and Spirit Realm Cave Skies of the Demonic Way, Taoist School, and other Righteous Paths had something in common, then the Mystical Lands of Blessings and Spirit Realm Cave Skies of the Buddhism School powerhouses were entirely different from theirs.

The Mystical Lands of Blessings and Spirit Realm Cave Skies founded by Buddhism School powerhouses are commonly referred to as Pure Land, Buddha’s Country. This specific nomenclature not only represents their inclination but also signifies their understanding of the Mystical Lands of Blessings and Spirit Realm Cave Skies, which is entirely different from that of most cultivators between Heaven and Earth.

The foundation of this Pure Land, Buddha’s Country, is in fact the Dao of these Buddhists; they seek not the Dao that encompasses all things, but one filled purely with the ultimate truths of the Buddha’s teachings.

Therefore, even if they obtained other Mystical Lands of Blessings and Spirit Realm Cave Skies, for the Buddhists to truly align with them, they would need to pay a huge price for transformation to make it their own Pure Land, Buddha’s Country. After such costly efforts, it would be preferable to cultivate their own Pure Land, Buddha’s Country.

So, initially, even though many powerhouses from among Heaven and Earth were attracted to the Spirit Realm Cave Sky and gathered in the Tiandu of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, for the powerhouses of the Buddhism School, the attraction was not that strong.

These Arhats and Supreme Strong from the Buddhism School only maintained a moderate level of attention to this matter, without too much concern.

However, as time went by, they noticed that the matter’s fermenting impact was growing, and these Arhats of the Buddhism School realized that, aside from the countless Supreme Strong gathered in the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, Shenxiao True Monarch seemed to be appearing frequently within various immortal sects’ mountains.

Considering the news now circulating in Heaven and Earth, Shenxiao True Monarch, who shared so many Mystical Lands of Blessings obtained by the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, seemed to have some scheme afoot.

This realization made the powerhouses of the Buddhism School, even the Arhats, inevitably curious.

True Immortals represent the will of Heaven and Earth. Even though these True Immortals of the Buddhism School, who claim sudden enlightenment as Arhats, are not truly indifferent to the rights and wrongs of the worldly realm or disengaged from mundane affairs.

They were curious about what Shenxiao True Monarch was planning, what he wanted to do, and whether it might cause changes in the pattern of Heaven and Earth, or affect the Buddhism School.

You must know that the development of the Buddhism School also has a great need for faith, and if Shenxiao True Monarch’s plans resulted in the Taoist School growing stronger again, then it would not be good news for them.

Whether it was previously in Tianhuang, or now in the elevated Daming World, the Buddhism School had always been low profile, not because they liked to keep a low profile by shutting their doors and growing independently, but because there were reasons.

Back in Tianhuang, the human race was divided into the Righteous and Demonic Ways. The Demonic Way naturally repelled and considered the Buddhism School their arch-nemesis, while even though the Righteous Path recognized the position of the Buddhism School, they did not agree with their doctrinal righteousness.

Because if the Taoist School is said to be inclusive of all things, while the Demonic Way is considered extreme and radical, Buddhism School seems to be moderate and peaceful on the surface, yet it is domineering and exclusive. Once Buddhism School gains momentum, other parties will face great threats. Thus, they have drawn the ire of the various factions.

Especially within the Righteous Path, the Xuantian Sect and the Sword Sect are revered, and it just so happens that both factions are heavily inclined towards the Taoist School. They are not particularly fond of the Buddhism School.

Therefore, intentionally or not, these factions have maintained an understanding. They can use the Buddhism School to contain the Demonic Way, but they will not allow Buddhism School to grow too large; this is their way of maintaining balance.

Of course, being tacitly suppressed by the Xuantian Sect and others does not mean that the power of the Buddhism School is weak. On the contrary, their strength is formidable; otherwise, it would not have aroused their apprehension.

Yet, suppression is normal. The Buddhism School could not break this situation, so they compromised and accepted it. However, this doesn’t mean the Buddhism School is willing to be excluded from the human race’s True Immortal schemes.

Many strongmen of the Buddhism School are aware that such a compromise once signified balance, but with the Shenxiao True Monarch, this powerhouse from the Taoist School, surprisingly rose up, this balance has begun to tip in favor of the Taoist School.

And even without much contact with this Shenxiao True Monarch, after their return to the Ancestral Land, they conducted a covert investigation into the origins of the Shenxiao True Monarch and, by extension, the Shenxiao Sect.

In particular, when they learned about the founder of the Shenxiao Sect, the actions of that Feather Guest from Jinmen, the Buddhist strongmen instinctively took an extra measure of dislike towards the Shenxiao Sect.

Just think for a moment, if the opposing party had not died back then and had truly accomplished the intentions of the Jinmen Feather Guest, then the legacy they left in the Ancestral Land would have meant the end of the entire Buddhism School.

Although the current Shenxiao True Monarch has not revealed any malice towards the Buddhism School, the Buddhist strongmen must be cautious and make some preparations, given the precedents.

If this Shenxiao True Monarch has any plans this time, even if they are not against the Buddhism School, just the mere strengthening of the Taoist School’s power could completely break this balance, making the situation for the Buddhism School even more awkward. This is the scenario that many Buddhist strongmen do not wish to see.

Therefore, no matter what, it is imperative to ascertain what this Shenxiao True Monarch is indeed up to.

The Buddhism School must determine if they can be a part of it, to claim their share of interests, thereby strengthening the Buddhism School and continuing to maintain this balance.

Even though the Shenxiao True Monarch has not paid a visit to extend an invitation, they do not mind taking initiative themselves.

As the saying goes, “If the mountain won’t come to me, I will go to the mountain.”

Thus, the three Arhats did not hesitate; on one hand, they sent Buddhism School’s supreme strongmen to Tiandu in the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, while on the other hand, three Dao-Certifying True Immortals descended in avatars to visit the Shenxiao True Monarch.

In the Everlasting Observance, Pei Xuanjing regarded the sudden appearance of the three Arhat manifestations with some surprise, but upon further reflection, he felt it was not unexpected—their arrival was entirely within reason.

Putting himself in their shoes, the arrival of the three Arhats’ avatars might seem abrupt, but faced with such a situation, any probe or action by oneself would not be as effective as a direct visit by the avatar to have an open and honest conversation with the mastermind behind the scenes.

“Amitabha, this old monk takes the liberty of visiting today, and I hope the True Monarch will forgive me,” said the Universal Light Honored One, a True Immortal Realm powerhouse of the Buddhism School, to Pei Xuanjing.

“Since the esteemed ones have come, why not please enter!” Pei Xuanjing invited the three descending Arhat avatars with a smile.

Guests have come from afar, and naturally, they cannot be treated coldly.

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