Chapter 278 - 278 186 Conflict for the Lord of the Buddhist Realm_2

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278: Chapter 186 Conflict for the Lord of the Buddhist Realm_2 278: Chapter 186 Conflict for the Lord of the Buddhist Realm_2 Who would dare provoke the Ziwei Heavenly Court like this, even though it might not possess the prestige of the Jade Emperor once had, it still retains three to four tenths of its authority. The most crucial factor is that Sun Wukong, for the Great Emperor Ziwei, has drawn so many strong allies. Figures like Zhenyuan, Amitabha Buddha, Ying Hook, Lord Taiyin, and even The Bodhisattva Guanyin who never involve themselves in the affairs of the Heavenly Court. But now, they have taken action and stood firmly on the side of the Great Emperor Ziwei. Not to mention the usually low-profile Dragon Clan, which surprisingly had so many powerful masters. Not only does the Great Heavenly Venerate exist, but all the Dragon Kings from the Four Seas are also Heavenly Venerate strongmen. Having shed their shackles, the might of the Dragon Clan has shocked the Three Realms. Thinking of all these, the expression of the Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha turned slightly cold. He stared at Yang Jian and said, “Master Erlang, isn’t the Great Emperor Ziwei too domineering? We’ve controlled the Netherworld before the Great Emperor Ziwei became a Great Heavenly Venerate. Now that the Great Emperor Ziwei has become a Great Heavenly Venerate, he wants the Netherworld, and we at Mount Ling will give it to him. Why then does he still brand us at Mount Ling as traitors? The Great Emperor’s brute force and contrariness hardly win the people’s hearts.” Yang Jian replied with a faint smile, seemingly unfazed by Lamp-Burning’s questioning. He countered, “Is Tathagata the Lord of the Buddhist Realm?” “Naturally.” Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha answered without hesitation. After speaking, the color drained from his face. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha had realized what Yang Jian was implying. Indeed, Yang Jian continued with a cold laugh, “We in the Heavenly Court will not quibble with you over the matters of the Netherworld for the moment. However, Tathagata usurping the throne and declaring himself Lord of the Buddhist Realm is an affront to the authority of our Heavenly Court. The Ziwei Heavenly Venerate Himself appointed Amitabha Buddha as Lord of the Buddhist Realm. Where then did Tathagata get his title as the Lord of the Buddhist Realm? Openly defying the will of the Ziwei Heavenly Venerate, isn’t this treason?” With his mouth agape, Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha was at a loss for words. Yang Jian was right; the Jade Emperor indeed had never issued such a Decree. Therefore, Tathagata Buddha being known as the Lord of the Buddhist Realm was merely a convention accepted by the Three Realms. When such implicit acknowledgement is made explicit, it cannot be used as a basis. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha was really stupefied and had nothing to say. Yang Jian, knowing he would react this way, allowed a mocking smile to cross his handsome face. “You mere loose immortals dare to claim yourselves as the Lord of the Buddhist Realm, which is utterly laughable. If this is not rebellion, what is?” Even the great Buddhas of Mount Ling, including Tathagata, were reduced to being called loose immortals. This was an unfathomable insult, yet Lamp-Burning found no grounds for rebuttal. Because what Yang Jian said was true; they indeed had no official appointment from the Heavenly Court, effectively reducing them to a group of loose immortals. Seeing that Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha remained silent, the corners of Yang Jian’s mouth curled into a slight smile. He awaited Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha’s defense, not expecting him to be rendered speechless. Just then, another Bodhisattva arrived in haste. Yang Jian pointed at them, his voice cold, “Roll back to where you came from. Mount Ling is deemed rebel by the Three Realms. If you go to pay homage, you are complicit in rebellion and will be wanted by our Heavenly Court.” Without a word, the Bodhisattva turned and left. Yang Jian laughed heartily, his laughter laced with ridicule. At that moment, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva arrived. He held a Decree in his hands, bowed to Yang Jian, and then his gaze settled on Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva said with a smile, “I bear the Decree of my Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, to issue forth to Tathagata.” “Please, come in,” Yang Jian replied with a slight smile, stepping aside to make way. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha fixed a murderous gaze on Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, who glanced back at Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha and said, “The Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha is as vibrant as ever. You’re destined for eternal blessings and endless longevity, it seems you might soon become a Great Heavenly Venerate yourself. Let me extend my congratulations to Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha for a smooth breakthrough.” In an instant, Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha’s face darkened. The moment the prime Crow’s Mouth of the Three Realms spoke, Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha knew that if he could still make a breakthrough, that would truly be strange. At that moment, Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha looked at Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva with eyes akin to someone ready to devour him. Yang Jian covered his mouth to suppress chuckles, standing to the side and attempting not to draw Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s attention. God forbid that fellow lauded him too, as his future might then be uncertain. After all, in the Three Realms, few were fated strong enough to resist the curse of this man’s words. Yang Jian didn’t hold much confidence in his own fate, at least. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha stood in the way, locking eyes with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva. He didn’t move aside, showing no intention of letting Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva pass. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva stood there, unhurried, and with a beaming smile suggested, “Why does Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha block this monk’s path? Do you wish for me to praise you further? Since that is the case, please listen closely...” As he spoke, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva prepared to speak praises for Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha’s expression shifted; he immediately moved aside, pointed towards Mount Ling, and said, “No need, I thank you on behalf of your whole family, just go swiftly.” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva looked at Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha admiringly and replied, “Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha, you truly are a good person, and the good will surely be rewarded.” That was the end of it. Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha felt as if he had already stepped one foot through the Ghost Gate Pass. He wanted to kill Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva on the spot to take revenge in advance. Otherwise, if he were to die by that man’s cursed words one day, it would be too late for vengeance.

Chapter 278 - 278 186 Conflict for the Lord of the Buddhist Realm_2

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