Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

Immediately afterward, the aftershocks spread out, and the immense killing intent of the Buddhist sect stirred up the sky, crushing the earth within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, leaving everything withered and destroyed!

Witnessing this scene, the Queen of Xiliang's pupils contracted to their maximum.

This Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is on a completely different level from the previous three Bodhisattvas!

Just as the Queen of Xiliang was about to retreat, she heard a voice slowly resound in the hearts of the group of people from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who was standing with his back to her.

"You are disciples of the dojo, right? Senior asked me to pass on a few words to you."

"The senior expressed that he misses you all very much and cherishes the days when you were at the dojo. It has been many years since we last met, and he doesn't know how you are doing outside."

"Your seniors instructed you not to cause trouble while you are out there, and to be careful and cautious."

These two sentences were secretly transmitted by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and only a few disciples of the temple, including the Queen of Xiliang, could hear them.

Outsiders can't hear it at all!
The Queen of Xiliang was taken aback, her brows furrowed, and she became extremely vigilant.

Dojo?

senior?

Was he trying to trick me into revealing information?
But soon, the Queen of Xiliang's pupils suddenly contracted, shrinking to the size of a pinhead!
Because she caught a glimpse of that enormous, towering vajra in the distance!

This vajra, stained with blood, has Buddha heads carved on all four sides, some crying, some laughing, some angry, some cursing...

Is it...

A startling thought flashed through the mind of the Queen of Xiliang. She looked up abruptly: "That... is the imperial weapon of the Amitabha Buddha Emperor?!"

Seemingly surprised that the Queen of Xiliang could recognize him, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Indeed, this item was temporarily lent to me by you not long ago."

"Since you are disciples of the senior, I will naturally protect you."

After a slight pause, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva continued:
"You go."

"You will not be able to participate in the upcoming great battle."

Upon hearing this, the Queen of Xiliang trembled. She never expected that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had also received guidance from her master. Her master was indeed an unparalleled master!
However, the Queen of Xiliang did not immediately choose to retreat.

This senior disciple of the Taoist temple, who possessed the appearance of a Golden Immortal, single-handedly suppressed Guanyin Bodhisattva and even showed no fear in the face of ancient Buddhist Buddhas.

A hint of panic flashed in his eyes at that moment.

"Master, is that all you've said?"

"Don't you have anything else to say to us?"

Ksitigarbha gently shook his head, his golden and red robes fluttering in the wind, exuding a majestic Buddhist aura mixed with a chilling killing intent that permeated the surroundings.

He transmitted his voice through the lake of his heart.

"The senior only asked me to convey these words."

"If there is more, you should go back and tell your seniors yourselves."

"Leave immediately."

Upon hearing this, the Queen of Xiliang's eyes reddened slightly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Even after leaving the temple, does our master still care about us?
The Queen of Xiliang murmured softly, "Master, he truly is the best master in the Three Realms! I miss him so much..."

Even the Golden-Winged Roc King and the Six-Eared Macaque gritted their teeth and clenched their fists after hearing Ksitigarbha's words!

This time, they came to seek justice and caused a disturbance at Lingshan.

However, in the end, the Master still had to step in to help and send Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to rescue them!

Isn't this just because they're afraid something will happen to us?

Dapeng said with emotion, "Master has truly gone to great lengths for us unworthy disciples!"

Six Ears nodded vigorously: "We have failed our master's high expectations. Our skills are not good enough. If we had even one percent of our master's strength, why would we need to go through this? Why would we need Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to save us?"

Meanwhile, the celestial hound, far away, was so moved by these words that it howled loudly.

"really!"

"Master can't bear to part with me!"

"Our master still misses us after all!"

"Awoo... Master..."

……

After that, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said nothing more.

'Om! '

With a casual wave of his hand, the blood-stained vajra transformed into a stream of light and flew back, circling and spinning around Ksitigarbha.

He slowly turned his head, took a deep breath, suppressed his anger and suspicion, and walked towards the three great bodhisattvas of the distant sacred mountain.

The Vajra Pestle shone brightly, majestic and grand, radiating ancient brilliance. Each spread of its light caused ripples in the nearby void.

It cast down countless rays of Buddhist light, enveloping the figure that was gradually fading into the distance.

In Ksitigarbha's eyes, half of the light shimmered with Buddha's light, while the other half was filled with blood-red light.

The three Bodhisattvas narrowed their eyes, noticing the unusual behavior of Ksitigarbha.

"Ksitigarbha!!"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva seemed not to hear and continued walking forward.

Just then, a grand sound suddenly rang out from the distant sacred mountain, like the tolling of bells and the roar of a cauldron, resounding in all directions.

That is Maitreya Buddha, the same ancient Buddha who struck out with that earth-shattering palm strike earlier.

He finally spoke!

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva".

"If you are not guarding the destiny of hell, what brings you to Mount Ling?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva raised his head, without the slightest hesitation or fear, gazing at the majestic Vulture Peak in the distance. Amidst the lingering chanting of Buddhist scriptures, he said:
“I once received guidance from a senior, which gave me some understanding of the principles of heaven, earth, and Buddhism.”

Ksitigarbha continued to speak slowly, his robes fluttering in the wind, his eyes shining brightly.

He looked up, his voice gradually growing louder.

Buddhist chants and Zen hymns resounded throughout Lingshan.

"Therefore, I have come today to inquire about the sacred mountain of the Western Lands..."

"Your Buddhist holy site is so vast."

What exactly is Buddhist philosophy?

"I, Ksitigarbha, have been guarding hell for countless eons. Should I become a Buddha or... transform into a demon?!"

"Will I become a Buddha... or a demon?!"

The sound of Buddhist chants resounded throughout heaven and earth, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva floated alone in mid-air, facing the vast and boundless sacred mountain.

His voice was like rolling thunder, and his golden and red robes fluttered in the wind, each movement rippling with a vast expanse of Buddhist light!
Seeing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in this state, the expressions of Guanyin Bodhisattva and the other two became extremely unpleasant!
What does it mean?
To become a Buddha or to become a demon?

What exactly happened between him and the mastermind behind it all?
Now, at this critical moment in the great battle, even an ancient Buddha from the Buddhist sect has made a move and is about to suppress the three.

But at this critical juncture, Ksitigarbha suddenly appears. What is he up to?
"Ksitigarbha!" "Get out of my way!"

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva took a step forward, angrily rebuking him, his words tinged with rage!

Because he saw that the Queen of Xiliang and the other two were dragging their broken bodies and slowly retreating, intending to escape from this place!

How can we allow them to leave like this?

They wreaked havoc on Mount Ling, fought fiercely with the Buddhist community for three days and three nights, killed four Buddhas and Arhats, and even threw their corpses in front of the Great Thunderclap Temple!
How could we let them go so easily!

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva made his move. His palm shone brightly, and Buddhist scriptures surged like a tide. A Zen staff appeared, carrying endless anger, accompanied by lightning and killing intent, and rapidly pressed down on Ksitigarbha!

"when!"

The sound of Buddhist chants echoed gently.

Even with the three great Bodhisattvas right in front of him, and even with the ancient Buddha not far away, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva showed no fear and was undaunted by anything, and took action directly!

A golden and red Buddhist light spread out, instantly shattering the Zen staff and sweeping towards the three great Bodhisattvas!
The two characters “Ksitigarbha” resonate throughout the heavens and earth, permeating this land of mountains and rivers!

The three Bodhisattvas retreated simultaneously, their bodies trembling from the blow, their steps faltering, and their breaths weakening!
The three Bodhisattvas' expressions changed slightly. They raised their heads and looked up at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, whose strength far exceeded their expectations!
How could it be... so powerful?
It should be noted that although Ksitigarbha is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas, in the past, he was the one with the least seniority, the shortest time of practice, the lowest level of cultivation, and even the most ordinary background and talent among the Four Great Bodhisattvas!
That is why the Buddhist sect sent him to the underworld to suppress and collect faith!
Because the underworld is the place where the conflict with Buddhism is most intense, staying there, even without doing anything, will still cause one to be eroded by the gloomy energy of the underworld.

Although the Buddha's light can suppress the cold and gloomy energy, it is difficult to resist the endless cold and gloom!
Staying in the underworld is definitely the most arduous and thankless task!

In such a place, one cannot cultivate Buddhist power, nor will one have time to study Buddhist teachings!

Moreover, without preaching in the human realm, one cannot gather believers or obtain the power of faith!

With this ebb and flow, one's cultivation level will actually regress instead of advance in the underworld!

But now...

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked up at Ksitigarbha, her heart filled with overwhelming awe.

How could his cultivation level have improved so dramatically!

……

The three Bodhisattvas were filled with doubt and shock, while the expressions of the people in the Heavenly Court gradually became more and more interesting!

It's fighting!

They actually started fighting!

Hahaha!
Ksitigarbha, one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas, has been suppressing hell for millions of years. How long has it been since he appeared in the world?

Unexpectedly, as soon as they came out, they went straight to Mount Ling!

This is simply... such a wonderful surprise!
"Hahaha! There's actually such a thing? I originally thought that it was already outrageous enough that the three great magic weapons and three people would storm Mount Ling and fight against the three Bodhisattvas head-on!"

"I didn't expect even Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to appear!"

On the Lingxiao Palace in Heaven, Lü Dongbin clapped his hands and laughed heartily, feeling extremely happy!
Not only him, but all the other celestial beings were also beaming with joy!
"But I remember that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva used to be the one with the lowest cultivation level among the four great Bodhisattvas, right? Didn't he just fight three of them all by himself?"

"Hmm, who knows? Anyway, attacking Mount Ling is the right thing to do! Hahaha!"

……

Before Mount Ling, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, clad in a golden-red kasaya that fluttered in the wind, strode through the sky with unparalleled power. With one hand behind his back and the other holding a vajra pestle, he looked down upon all directions from his lofty position.

The suppression of his cultivation in the underworld for millions of years did not significantly increase his cultivation level, but it did give him a completely new understanding of techniques and supernatural abilities.

After all, they were fighting and killing every day and night.

Previously, after receiving guidance and enlightenment from his seniors in the temple, Ksitigarbha's cultivation level underwent a qualitative leap!

Like a long-accumulated force that suddenly explodes!
It silently propelled him to the legendary realm of half-step Great Luo Golden Immortal!

In addition, the magic weapon borrowed from the temple, the Great Emperor's Supreme Weapon, the Demon-Subduing Pestle, greatly enhanced Ksitigarbha's combat power after it descended upon this primordial world!
This allows him, with his half-step Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, to fight against a true Grand Luo Golden Immortal!

How could the three great bodhisattvas of the same generation be his match?
With his robes fluttering in the wind, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva gazed at the three figures gradually disappearing into the distance, then slowly turned his head to look in the east.

"Thank you senior..."

"In this great battle at Mount Ling, Ksitigarbha will surely protect the disciples of the temple from harm..."

He silently expressed his gratitude in his heart.

Then, Ksitigarbha took a step forward, his golden and red pupils flashing with light, and with his own strength, he stood in front of the three Bodhisattvas, his unparalleled aura exploding out!
"You've regressed!"

"Years of peaceful life have made you forget about war and fighting."

"You will all stay here today!"

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!"

How dare you be so insolent!

"Step aside!"

Manjushri Bodhisattva raised his head, angrily rebuking, the sound waves rolling!
He was getting anxious because the three figures in the distance were getting further and further away!

He had fought against the Golden-Winged Roc King before and knew how fast that figure wielding the golden spear could move!
The Kunpeng Technique is unleashed at incredible speed; even he might not be able to catch up!

However, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva completely ignored Manjushri Bodhisattva. He stomped down, and the vajra held in his palm shone brightly, striking in all directions!

Space shattered instantly, mountains collapsed, and Buddhist power and killing intent surged forth, invincible and rampant!

They forced all three Bodhisattvas back!
"Where are my followers?!"

Ksitigarbha's body surged with powerful energy, echoing the spirit of Mount Ling. His eyes shone brightly as he gazed into the distance, seemingly trying to call upon his many believers!
However, Ksitigarbha's face soon darkened.

The three Bodhisattvas also looked rather grim.

As Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva called out, a large area on Mount Ling did indeed light up with dazzling light!

But amidst this shimmering light, there were no followers of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!
They are all followers of other Bodhisattvas!

As Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva witnessed all this, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the aura around him gradually became somewhat unstable and disordered.

Upon seeing this, the three Bodhisattvas immediately sensed something was wrong.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, holding a jade vase, stepped forward and spoke in a deep voice.

"Ksitigarbha! Calm down, kill those people first!"

"I will explain the matter of Mount Ling to you personally later!!"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva didn't speak, but a golden-red ripple spread out, directly causing Guanyin Bodhisattva to stagger back. With a "clang," Guanyin Bodhisattva's tiger's mouth burst open!
The three Bodhisattvas were all moved and somewhat shocked. Could their mere aura be so terrifying?

Is this really the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva they know?
Before they could even speak, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva burst into laughter!
The laughter was mournful and desolate!
Like an innocent boy who has seen all the words in the world but still refuses to believe, he returns only to find that everything he believed in has been shattered and turned out to be a lie.

"Hahaha"

"Hahaha, what a wonderful Ling Mountain!!"

"My senior once explained the complex causes and effects in detail, enlightening and resolving my doubts, but I still don't believe it!"

"A senior once said that my followers are the ones who are most miserable, but I don't believe it. I don't think that's possible!"

"After all, that's the Buddhist sect for which I've given everything!"

"That won't be the case!"

Ksitigarbha suddenly lowered his head, and his body shone with a bright red light. Ripples spread out and emitted rolling red clouds, which were the most primordial blood energy that could almost shatter this land!
He gazed at the three Bodhisattvas, tears of blood welling up in his eyes!
"And now!!"

"On this sacred mountain, there isn't a single follower of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!!!" (End of Chapter)