Chapter 1367 Chapter 598: Ying Zheng Manipulates the Buddhist Sect

"Hmph!"

Duo Bao Tathagata let out a cold snort, and the pressure of a Quasi-Saint Peak descended with a roar.

Behind him, the shadow of a Ten Thousand Golden Buddha appeared, and the shadow of the Merit Golden Lotus slowly rotated beneath his feet.

The vast Buddha Power fiercely pressed toward the Tribulation Qi within the two of them.

"Puh!"

Manjusri and Samantabhadra simultaneously spat out a mouthful of golden blood mixed with gray threads, their faces pale, but the madness in their eyes had finally subsided temporarily.

They regained clarity and recalled everything that had happened in the manor, their faces instantly losing all color.

"Disciple... this disciple deserves ten thousand deaths!"

Manjusri Bodhisattva knelt on the ground.

"Please, World Venerable, punish us!"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also looked terrified and filled with lingering fear, continuously kowtowing to Duo Bao Tathagata.

They couldn't imagine having the thought of devouring the flesh and blood of the Qin Monk, and even turning weapons against their fellow disciples.

Duo Bao Tathagata said in a calm voice, with a vast sound echoing, "This matter is not your fault."

"Now in the Nan Zhanbu Continent, the Tribulation Qi has already reached its peak, even Quasi-Saints may have their Dao Hearts eroded, let alone you."

He looked towards the east, "There, it's already an inferno on earth. Demons and cultivators eroded by the Tribulation Qi regard mortals as blood food, devouring each other just to seek a sliver of vitality in that boundless slaughter."

"This great calamity is completely out of control."

Duo Bao Tathagata's words sent a chill through the hearts of all the Buddha Bodhisattvas present.

Even Bodhisattvas at the Daluo Golden Immortal level in the Buddhist Sect were not spared, what about the others?

To what extent will this world descend into chaos?

Duo Bao Tathagata was silent for a long time, and finally rose from the Lotus Platform, "Follow me."

He turned and headed towards the rear mountain of the Great Leiyin Temple.

Guanyin and other Bodhisattvas immediately followed.

The place they were going to was the forbidden area of Spirit Mountain, the place where Past Buddha and Future Buddha cultivated in purity.

Given the current situation.

This great calamity was no longer something he, as the Present Buddha, could alone bear.

The Future Buddha Palace was pure and solemn.

Dipankara Buddha sat cross-legged under the Glazed Lamp, his eyes slightly closed, as if nothing concerned him.

Maitreya Buddha still wore that cheerful expression, sporting a big belly, as if the sky falling would not pertain to him.

When Duo Bao Tathagata led a group of Bodhisattvas into the hall, Maitreya finally cast his gaze over.

Duo Bao Tathagata performed the joined palms greeting towards the two. "Dipankara Buddha, Maitreya Buddha."

Dipankara Buddha slowly opened his eyes, speaking in a calm voice, "What is it?"

Duo Bao Tathagata got straight to the point, "The Tribulation Qi is out of control, the westward journey is no longer about obtaining sutras, Nan Zhanbu Continent is reduced to blood-soaked ground, and my Buddhist disciples also show signs of falling into the Demon Path."

"This calamity far exceeds our expectations, I wonder what good strategies you two might have?"

After listening, Dipankara Buddha's face remained calm, "You are the Present Buddha, the master of Spirit Mountain. How the calamity is to be handled, should be determined by you."

With a single sentence, he extricated himself completely.

Duo Bao Tathagata's face turned somber, then he looked at Maitreya Buddha.

Maitreya Buddha was still smiling, "Buddha, the great calamity uncontrollable is a predestined fate. What we can do now in the Buddhist Sect is to try our best to preserve ourselves, preventing more disciples from being eroded by the Tribulation Qi and falling into the Demon Path."

"In my view, perhaps we can seek the help of the Qin Court in this matter."

"Crown Prince Zhao Feng of Qin, holds the 12th Grade Pure World White Lotus, which is the ultimate in the Path of Purification and should have some restraint over the Tribulation Qi."

Upon hearing this, Duo Bao Tathagata immediately said, "The Qin Court harbors relentless animosity against our Buddhist Sect, and the intentions of their westward mission to spread the Dharma are crystal clear, how could they possibly extend a helping hand at such a time?"

"They are eager for our Buddhism to fall with this world in this great calamity."

Maitreya Buddha smiled even more, speaking lightly, "That may not necessarily be the case."

Immediately after.

Maitreya slowly sat up straight, looking at Duo Bao Tathagata, "Daoist, if I can persuade the Qin Court and convince the Crown Prince to take action and help our Buddhism through this calamity."

"After the calamity subsides, I want sixty percent of the Merit and Qi Fortune from this Western Tour Calamity."

As soon as these words fell.

The entire Buddha Palace fell into instantaneous silence.

Even on the face of Dipankara Buddha, usually tranquil as an ancient well, there was a ripple of emotion.

Duo Bao Tathagata's eyes widened in disbelief at Maitreya.

Sixty percent!

This was simply an outrageous demand!

The Western Tour Calamity was the foundation for the rise of the Buddhist Sect, the merit and Qi Fortune contained within were immense enough to entice even Saints.

Maitreya actually intended to swallow more than half of it in one gulp?

Maitreya, however, seemed oblivious to the expressions of shock from the others, still smiling at Duo Bao Tathagata.

Unhurried and unflustered.

Duo Bao Tathagata was torn within.

On one side was the bleak future of the Buddhist Sect possibly suffering heavy losses in the great calamity.

On the other, the foundation for the future flourishing of the Buddhist Sect was to be ripped out largely by someone.

After a long time.

He closed his eyes, and when he reopened them, gritted his teeth, and said, "Fine."

Dipankara Buddha shook his head gently, ultimately closing his eyes again, no longer speaking.

"Good."

Maitreya Buddha clapped his hands and laughed as he stood from the futon, "Speaking of which, in the past when Great Qin was still in the mortal world, I had some old ties with them. This time, I might as well go and rekindle those ties."

Maitreya Buddha's form flickered, and an avatar quietly left Spirit Mountain.

He didn't alert anyone, turning into a stream of unremarkable light, directly crossing the vast territories of the Western Continent and Nan Zhanbu Continent, flying towards the Eastern Continent.

His speed was extremely fast, reaching the outside of the Great Qin Territory in an instant.

However.

The Nine Provinces Barrier that enveloped the entire Divine Continent and East Sea, like a golden canopy, emanated boundless Human Dao Dragon Qi, barring all outsiders.

As soon as Maitreya Buddha approached.

Buzz!

The entire Nine Provinces Barrier trembled fiercely!