Chapter 656 - 69: Preaching in the Primordial Era, Jointly Attacking Primordial

Chapter 656: Chapter 69: Preaching in the Primordial Era, Jointly Attacking Primordial

"This... is the birthplace of the Buddha?"

The little monkey followed Lu Xuan to the Land of the Far West. It looked around in a daze at the utter ruin.

The earth was parched and cracked, the mountain peaks scorched black, and the rivers reeked. A few Barbaric Creatures were barely clinging to life...

It was the complete opposite of the scene they had witnessed on Kunlun Mountain!

The little monkey, who looked like a Daoist Child, swallowed and subconsciously scratched its ears and cheeks.

"Teacher, Teacher, was the Buddha really born in a place like this?"

Lu Xuan smiled faintly.

"At the Beginning of Ancient Times, the Source of all things, the Dao occupied nine-tenths of this world, while the Buddha held but one-tenth... Although, that might not be entirely accurate.

"In truth, there was no Buddha at the Beginning of Ancient Times, only the Dao. The Buddha only began to develop after the Beginning of Ancient Times had passed."

The little monkey nodded, only half-understanding.

"Teacher, Teacher, how are we supposed to raid such a barren place? It doesn’t look like there’s anything worth taking..."

It looked disgusted and didn’t want to go any further. Such a desolate and wretched place hardly inspired any enthusiasm for sightseeing.

Lu Xuan gently rapped the little monkey on the head and said with a smile,

"Didn’t I tell you? I misspoke earlier. We are here to bring Cultivation to the suffering creatures of this land, to teach them the Magic Techniques to strengthen themselves and break free from their shackles, to teach them how to achieve their own salvation."

Sun Wukong nodded in a daze, his two dark, shimmering eyes filled with curiosity. He obediently followed Lu Xuan to the very center of the Western Buddha Land.

"What a huge mountain!"

he muttered to himself, then curled his lip.

"It’s still not as big as Kunlun Mountain!"

"This is Sumeru Mountain, one of the sources of the Buddhist Path. The two First Patriarchs of Buddhism reside upon it. From now on, you will remain silent for the time being. Watch carefully and learn well."

Sun Wukong’s eyes lit up. ’Can I... start cultivating now?’

He nodded emphatically, his heart surging with excitement. Lu Xuan, however, calmly sat down cross-legged. Layers of chaotic mist swirled around him, exuding a tremendous majesty as he spoke faintly,

"I have observed that the Land of the West Pole is barren, ruined, and desolate, and its creatures suffer greatly. I have not come to deliver you from your suffering, but to offer Cultivation and grant Daoist Skills. All who are fated may come and listen to my sermon!"

The vast, celestial voice echoed throughout the entire Western Buddha Land. Countless Barbaric Creatures looked up in confusion. Whether they had gained sentience or not, they all naturally understood the meaning of this heavenly sound!

The Dao was manifest within the sound itself, so all who heard it, even a newborn infant, could perceive the true meaning of the great voice.

In just a few breaths’ time, the vast Western Buddha Land was in an uproar. Countless Barbaric Creatures surged toward this place of their own accord.

As they were all Innate creatures and Innate Divine Demons, even without understanding the Great Dao, cultivating Magical Power, or comprehending profound principles, they still possessed extraordinary abilities.

Before long, the area was completely surrounded by a boundless sea of Barbaric Creatures!

Among them were the very first lion from the Creation of Heaven and Earth, born Immortal as an Innate Divine Demon; there was Innate colored glaze that had gained sentience; and there was even a small child formed from the sentience of the Great Sun...

"There are so many!" Sun Wukong shrank back, peering around curiously at all the strange and bizarre Barbaric Creatures.

A faint smile appeared on Lu Xuan’s face. Nearly all these Barbaric Creatures would become the future pillars of the Buddhist Sect—the Buddhas, Great Bodhisattvas, and others below the rank of Daluo. And now, they were all gathered in one place!

He gazed at Sumeru Mountain, his expression indifferent. ’Still no reaction?’

’Interesting, very interesting...’

Immediately, Lu Xuan let out a breath and spoke faintly,

"Today, I shall speak of cultivation and its principles. Everyone, listen to my Dharma."

He recounted everything he had once explained to Xiaohuo’Er, the Little Candle Dragon, and the others.

He spoke of everything from the Jade Tower, Climbing the Divine Ladder, and the Heaven Ascending Gate, all the way to the Heaven-Facing Palace. He even went further, touching upon the mysteries of the Immortal and Celestial Realms levels.

A smooth, wide path of the Great Dao unfolded before the eyes and in the minds of these Barbaric Creatures.

A path they had never encountered, never even imagined, was now revealed to them...

Heavenly flowers rained down, Golden Lotuses sprouted from the earth, and a vast tide of purple energy surged forth. Infinite Immortal Flowers bloomed, accompanied by the subtle music of the Great Dao, spreading throughout the entire Western Buddha Land!

Sun Wukong was also immersed in the sound of the Dao. Although he was from a later era, he had never come into contact with cultivation.

As he listened to the profound principles, heard the path of cultivation, and entered its gate, the Spiritual Light that had accumulated in his mind suddenly erupted. The monkey plunged into a state of profound and mysterious Dao enlightenment, frantically absorbing all kinds of knowledge.

He was not the only one; the Barbaric Creatures were all the same, beginning to comprehend the Dao.

The Beginning of Ancient Times was the Source of all things, and also the source of all Daos. The various Great Daos were only just beginning to sprout, and all kinds of Dao Rhymes were externally manifest, with no secrets hidden away.

In other words, in this place, one could gaze upon a flame and directly see the Great Dao of Fire; one could watch plants wither and flourish and directly see the Great Dao of Life and Death!

These Barbaric Creatures had been observing the Dao day and night without realizing it, and now, all that accumulation was detonated at once...

Dao Rhymes filled the sky.

Lu Xuan continued his sermon, beginning to expound on the mysteries of the Daluo level and describe the wonders Above Daluo. Heaven and Earth themselves began to roar!

At the Beginning of Ancient Times, he had ’pioneered’ the realms of cultivation, from the Jade Tower all the way to the Dao Fruit. A single thread ran through it all, and it was acknowledged by the Beginning of Ancient Times, recognized by the Source of all things!

But it wasn’t enough.

For the Dao Ancestor Embryo to advance further, this was not enough!

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Xuan’s eyes; he had made his decision. After finishing his description of the path of cultivation, he changed the subject.

"Starting from the Jade Tower and ending with the Dao Fruit, the path of cultivation has a total of eight steps. Each step is a new world."

"Each step should have a corresponding Cultivation Skill. Above Immortal, the path is one you walk alone. But I have considered this deeply, and I believe it is not impossible to have a universal method for all living beings..."

"I shall establish the fundamental Dharma for every realm, so that all who listen to my sermon may cultivate it!"

Lu Xuan’s eyes shone brightly. He had chosen an incredibly audacious path. In later ages, would there not be billions upon billions of Cultivation Skills?

And yet, here at the Beginning of Ancient Times, when everything was originating but not yet fully formed, he intended to establish the "standard" for the Cultivation Skills of every realm!

At that instant, all the Dao Fruit beings who were silently observing this place paled in shock.

"He really has some nerve!"

Somewhere, Taiyi muttered to himself,

"To establish the fundamental Dharma, the basic principles, for all Great Realms of cultivation... If this were to be acknowledged by the Beginning of Ancient Times..."

His expression grew solemn. The position of "Daoist Ancestor" was right there. A Dao Fruit being had coveted it once before, but what happened then?

Afterward, that Illusory Dao Fruit fell from grace and was erased from existence. Among the Dao Fruits, there was no record of such a person. Even within the annals of time, there was no trace of them.

If someone were to achieve the position of Daoist Ancestor, no one knew what changes would occur. But according to their deductions, they would very likely gain the ability to ’dismiss’ a Dao Fruit!

Not just Illusory Dao Fruits, but probably True Dao Fruits as well!

Therefore, anyone who desired to become the Daoist Ancestor, anyone who attempted to spread Cultivation at the Beginning of Ancient Times, must be attacked by all.

Haotian emerged from a deep, secluded valley. The Three Pristine Ones ascended from Kunlun Mountain to the Ninth Heaven. The first peacock from the Creation of Heaven and Earth transformed into the Buddha Mother.

Within Sumeru Mountain, the weakened Amitabha and Ancient Bodhi Buddha also rose to their feet with solemn expressions.

"You’ve gone far enough!"

Ancient Bodhi Buddha spoke with great solemnity. His booming voice exploded across the Beginning of Ancient Times, transforming into a colossal wave that forcefully shattered Lu Xuan’s sermon!

The two Buddha Lords had remained silent and refrained from interfering because the events of last time were still fresh in their minds.

This mysterious person who sought to become the Daoist Ancestor had mobilized the might of Heaven and Earth at the Beginning of Ancient Times, directly casting down the Western Buddha Land, which in turn directly led to the fall of Amitabha Buddha!

But now, this person intended to go even further, to directly establish the fundamental Dharma for every great realm of cultivation. No matter how wary the two Buddha Lords were, they could no longer tolerate it!

"The Three Pristine Ones! Attack together and suppress this fiend!"

Ancient Bodhi Buddha’s voice thundered. The Miaoshu in his hand began to glow, shining with the most brilliant radiance since ancient times, accompanied by great purity, great wisdom, and the Infinite World Adornment Sea!

Amitabha also wore a solemn expression. The Beginning of Ancient Times was exceptionally special, completely cut off from the River of Time.

Here, although he was still an Ancient One who had fallen from grace, he was not in a state of ’death’ and could fully unleash his power!

The two Buddha Lords attacked simultaneously. The Great Sun blazed, and the Celestial Vault suddenly darkened. Countless Barbaric Creatures who had been immersed in the sound of the Dao were startled awake, falling into a panic!

"Teacher! Teacher!"

Sun Wukong, still in the form of a Daoist Child, was so oppressed by the pressure that he couldn’t breathe, his face filled with terror.

"What... what are they doing??"

"Those are the two First Patriarchs of Buddhism. They wish to stop me from bringing Cultivation to all living beings."

Lu Xuan’s expression was calm, his gaze sharp. He remained sitting motionlessly, calling upon the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth from the Beginning of Ancient Times as his own Physique began to glow!

Here, aside from his three masters, no one knew he was Lu Xuan. Naturally, he had no need to hide anything and directly revealed his Transcendent Dao Body!

He rose, his body radiating a brilliant Transcendent Dao Rhyme. Clad in the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth, he shattered the Infinite World Adornment Sea with a single punch and sent the Ancient One-level Amitabha staggering back, coughing up blood, with a single palm strike!

"This body..."

Amitabha Buddha coughed up mouthfuls of blood, his expression a mixture of shock and suspicion.

"A pure Physique, yet it holds the might of half a Dao Fruit. Could this person be related to the Goddess?"

Ancient Bodhi Buddha’s expression was also grim. He was using seventy percent of his power just to resist the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth, and the Miaoshu in his hand swayed violently.

He attacked brazenly, trading blows with this mysterious person who sought to become the Daoist Ancestor. Tidal waves of power shook the entire Beginning of Ancient Times violently!

The already decaying Western Buddha Land became even more dilapidated. The countless Barbaric Creatures, who were being protected by the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth, fell into a great panic.

Ancient Bodhi Buddha’s palm cracked, and he was inwardly alarmed, but he shouted aloud,

"The Three Pristine Ones! Haotian! All of you, attack! We must cast aside our past grievances for now and suppress this fiend first!"

As he spoke, the Buddha Mother, Taiyi, and Haotian had already arrived. Each occupied a vast expanse of the Celestial Vault, and with every step, they unleashed a multitude of profound and strange phenomena!

Sun Wukong was curled into a ball, dumbstruck and trembling. The Barbaric Creatures gathered here were in no better state.

Caught within the auras of several Dao Fruits, they would have all perished long ago if not for Lu Xuan protecting them with the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth!

At this point, even Lu Xuan began to cough up blood. He was bolstered by the Majestic Power of Heaven and Earth. He could mobilize the blank will of Heaven and Earth from the Beginning of Ancient Times. His Transcendent Dao Body could even contend with an Ancient One through pure physical strength. But to be targeted by the Dao Fruit Killing Intent of five such beings...

Forget him, even Supreme and Spirit Treasure, when not in their "Perfection" state, would have to temporarily avoid such a confrontation!

"Stop."

Suddenly, a cool, indifferent voice rang out.

The Primordial Great Celestial Venerable took a single step forward. He uttered one word, which transformed into a great decree, suppressing all of the rampaging Dao Fruit Killing Intent!

"Primordial!" Ancient Bodhi Buddha glared at him, furious. "So you are connected to this person after all! Is this your incarnation? You have violated a great taboo!"

Amitabha’s gaze was sharp as he too spoke with great solemnity,

"Supreme! Spirit Treasure! Act quickly! Primordial has turned; his ambition is growing. Suppress him along with the other!"

After a pause, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Or perhaps, this person isn’t just connected to Primordial. Are you, Supreme and Spirit Treasure, also involved in this?!"

The Supreme Moral Heavenly Venerate raised his eyelids and shrugged.

"This is the Beginning of Ancient Times. I can’t interfere, I can’t interfere!"

Spirit Treasure yawned and said with a sideways glance,

"The Beginning of Ancient Times is far from the final calamity. At this moment, I am utterly feeble. If even Supreme can’t interfere, how could I?"

"Fine!"

Ancient Bodhi Buddha was incandescent with rage.

"Then we shall strike Primordial down within the River of Time, after the dawn of history!"

As his voice fell, far away from the Beginning of Ancient Times, upon the River of Time, within the Great Chaos—

Bodhi rose. The Buddha Corpse approached. Taiyi wielded his bell. The Buddha Mother stood solemn. The Demon Ancestor narrowed his eyes. Fu Xi smiled.

Even ’Houtu’ slowly walked over, and Celestial Lord Haotian arrived as well!

The position of Daoist Ancestor must not be coveted. This was a taboo, a common understanding. When the position of Daoist Ancestor was involved, all the Dao Fruits would cast aside their grievances and attack as one!

"Primordial!"

Bodhi roared, the Miaoshu appearing and striking down in a single blow.