Chapter 653 - 652: Lin Heng Enters the Highland, the Saint Refuses to Grant a Pure Land [First Update]
Chapter 653 - 652: Lin Heng Enters the Highland, the Saint Refuses to Grant a Pure Land [First Update]
Within the summit of the high plateau, the existence fell into silence upon hearing the words.
The three Buddhas dared not make a sound to disturb, they simply clasped their hands together in worship and patiently awaited the Saint’s response.
Yet, after waiting for a long while, what they received was but a sigh.
"Fellow Daoist Zhunti and I have yet to recover fully, it will take thousands of years to awaken."
"This..." With these words, the three Buddhas looked at each other in dismay, at a loss of what to do.
King Baozhuang Buddha hurriedly said, "Can the two Saints forcibly emerge, and after saving the Buddha Country from peril, return here and seal themselves?"
As soon as these words fell.
The existence on the summit of the high plateau immediately showed some displeasure.
The deity there was about to take action to expel the three Buddhas.
Fortunately, at the eruption of Miao Guang, the Jieyin Saint shook his head to stop it, then cast a indifferent glance upon the three Buddhas.
"Buddhism had long been handed over to Luminous Buddha, the two were ineffective, leaving hidden dangers for the Buddha Country, all consequences must be borne by them, it is nobody else’s fault."
"Fellow Daoist Zhunti and I will not emerge ahead of time."
"So, you should retreat."
The Jieyin Saint gave his answer, his tone indifferent.
He and Zhunti had reached the final stages of awakening, and nothing in these thousands of years could bring them out.
"This... this..."
The three Buddhas stood there, dazed and distraught, momentarily at a loss for what to do.
Yet within the Bodhi Tree, a softened voice emerged.
"Of course, you could think of ways to draw that supposed Lord of Daoism and Yang Jian into Qingqiu, once they have entered the plateau, the deity of Jieyin will naturally extinguish them."
With these words, a glimmer of hope emerged in the eyes of the three Buddhas.
Infinite Buddha said solemnly, "To be honest, it was by secretly following that Lord of Daoism that we entered Qingqiu."
"Oh?"
A faint laughter came from the eruption of Miao Guang.
"If that is so, then it is simple, just lure them into this place."
"This..." a trace of fear appeared in the eyes of the three Buddhas, evidently afraid of encountering Lin Heng outside.
But currently, it seemed there was no other option available.
Just...
Vajra Unbreakable Buddha expressed some concern, "Can the two Saints emerge? I worry that if we truly lure that person here, the deity thought of the Jieyin Saint may not be able to handle it..."
With these words.
Within the Bodhi Tree, the Saint laughed.
At the eruption of Miao Guang, the gaze became slightly dark.
Realizing his slip of the tongue, Vajra Unbreakable Buddha quickly explained, "I do not underestimate the Saint’s deity thought, it’s just that the Lord of Daoism does have some power, even the World Honored One could not swiftly resolve him."
"Though there is the reason of the World Honored One being affected by evil thoughts, it also shows the extraordinary strength of that Lord of Daoism."
"Of course, if the two Saints personally made a move, slaying that man would be like crushing an ant."
"But if it’s just the deity thought..."
He did not continue, but his face clearly displayed worry.
Yet, the Jieyin Saint remained indifferent.
"Even with just one deity, it is not comparable to a Quasi-Saint of the mortal realm."
"Lure him here, let him witness the true Saint of the Buddhist Sect!"
The Jieyin Saint’s tone was confident and commanding, but it also carried a deep meaning, ridiculing the incompetence of the contemporary World Honored One.
Of course.
Given his experience, he indeed has the right to speak this way.
After all, when he and Zhunti led the Western Sect, Luminous Buddha was nothing more than a disciple.
Even though the two had become Saints.
In the eyes of Jieyin, they still were not worth mentioning.
However, if he had seen the performance of the Tathagata on that mysterious battlefield, he probably wouldn’t dare underestimate again.
"Now, I am somewhat impatient to see what manner of talent has replaced Yang Jian, receiving the Daoist Purple Qi from The Three Pristine Ones."
The Jieyin Saint said, "You three, quickly make haste to find him and lure him here!"
The Saint’s majesty carried a commanding tone, urging the three Buddhas.
Though afraid, the three Buddhas were more fearful of the Saint, and they each clasped their hands saying, "As you command."
Having said so, they turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, before they could depart from the plateau.
A familiar figure stepped into the mist at this time.
"This is a Saint’s domain, outsiders, leave at once!"
The deity thought shouted at once, the rolling sound waves like thunder shook the Miao Guang plateau until it distorted.
The three Buddhas all jumped in fright, and following the gaze of the deity, the sight of the intruder made them retreat a few steps out of instinct, stunned at the spot.
And Lin Heng instantly saw these three Buddhas as well.
Infinite Buddha, King Baozhuang Buddha, Vajra Unbreakable Buddha.
Back then when Lin Heng sneaked into the Buddha Country and created chaos in Little Western Heaven, he was pursued by these three among the nine Buddhas.
Among them, Vajra Unbreakable Buddha, leveraging his fate, had even exchanged a palm strike with him.
With these three Buddhas, he was naturally familiar.
"So, it was you."
Recalling what the Six-Eared Macaque said about others following them into Qingqiu.
Lin Heng suddenly understood.
A glint of murderous intent flickered deep in his eyes, but he reined it in, raising his gaze to the towering deity thought, saying, "I was guided by the World Mirror."
"Coming to Bosatsu’s Sublime Light Highland, wishing to borrow a piece of Pure Land, I hope for facilitation, do not obstruct."
His tone calm and composed, stating his purpose directly.
Not for a great battle, but to save lives.
However, that deity thought was single-minded, sternly yelling, "Get out!"
Thunderous shouts, shaking the plateau, causing the world to tremble.
This deity thought demonstrated utmost arrogance.
Lin Heng slightly furrowed his brow, flashes of killing intent in his eyes, yet the Red-bottomed Macaque, within the Little World, urgently counseled calming.
"Celestial Venerable, saving lives is crucial, do not let anger lead to mutual harm, it is not worth it."
"And the long night approaches, our time is limited, we must leave Qingqiu quickly..."
Taking a deep breath, Lin Heng glanced past the deity thought, casting his gaze toward the summit of the plateau.
He could feel the observation from the Ancient Bodhi Tree and the eruption of Miao Guang.
Clearly, those places are where the Saints are sealed.
Lin Heng said solemnly, "Two Saints, I have no intention to fight, I only wish to borrow a piece of Pure Land, hoping for convenience."
A faint chuckle echoed from the summit of the plateau.
The eruption of Miao Guang, along with the Ancient Bodhi Tree, ignored Lin Heng, conversing amongst themselves instead.
"It seems this person is indeed the Lord of Daoism."
"The Daoist Purple Qi is entirely on him, it must be him."
As they spoke, the three Buddhas, finally regained their senses, loudly shouted toward the summit of the plateau, "Two Saints, this person is precisely the Lord of Daoism we mentioned."
"This person’s talent suppresses all ages, implore the Two Saints to remove him, to prevent future troubles for the Buddhist Sect!"
Inside, they felt both frightened and delighted.
They never expected the other side would present themselves?
At this moment, the presence at the eruption of Miao Guang also laughingly responded to Lin Heng.
The response was simple, only two words.
"Not lending."
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