Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Dipankara's words made Tathagata close his eyes slightly, as if he was pondering the pros and cons. After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes.

"The ancient Buddha is absolutely right. Although they have captured Tang Sanzang this time, it seems on the surface that they are attacking our Buddhist sect, but in reality, they are demonstrating the power of their minds to all living beings. However, this first tribulation of the Journey to the West cannot be easily dealt with by launching a campaign. Wuji Kingdom was originally a place that our Buddhist sect had planned in advance. We originally intended to send Manjushri Bodhisattva's mount to handle this matter, but unexpectedly, it was seized by people arranged by Ziyu in advance, and they even linked it with Chechi Kingdom. Therefore, the plan for Wuji Kingdom had to be abandoned, and it is not easy to investigate now."

After listening, Ran Deng nodded: "If that's the case, then Wukong shouldn't be allowed to pursue the matter of Wuji Kingdom and Chechi Kingdom. Otherwise, I'm afraid that Ziyu might use a small cause and effect to trigger a larger one, ultimately ending up like Xiqi. Therefore, the Buddhist sect shouldn't act rashly!"

The Buddha and Dipankara Buddha pondered how to handle the situation, but they were now at a loss.

When force fails to resolve a matter, it is easiest to get caught up in the situation under the watchful eyes of the Three Realms. Yin Ziyu's scheme has already made the Buddhist sect hesitant and timid.

They were deeply afraid of inadvertently incurring even greater karmic consequences, causing the Buddhist community to bear an ever-increasing burden of karma.

Ran Deng suddenly laughed and said, "Buddha, this Zi Yu Mind Realm is indeed not simple. It has the potential to revolutionize the Three Realms. However, we do not need to worry. The Human Sect and the Chan Sect are certainly more anxious, and the Sages are even more anxious. This Mind Realm is indeed extraordinary, but it is also a self-destructive act of playing with fire! If we lose patience first, we will inevitably seek help from the Human Sect and the Chan Sect. This Zi Yu Mind Realm will not only shake the Buddhist path, but also the Human Sect and the Chan Sect! This path lies in releasing the obsessions of sentient beings and using their obsessions. If Zi Yu's power is restored, even the Heavenly Dao will not tolerate it."

Upon hearing this, Buddha nodded in agreement: "What the ancient Buddha said is quite right. If that is the case, then our Buddhist sect can tolerate this for the time being. Once this person gains power, we can wait until the Human Sect and the Chan Sect are terrified, and then join forces with the Heavenly Way to wipe him out!"

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At this moment, Yin Ziyu and Luo Shen stood side by side on a towering mountaintop, overlooking everything that was happening in Wuji Kingdom.

Luo Shen's lips curled up slightly as she smiled and said, "Ziyu, Bai Suzhen has certainly made a name for herself this time. Are you planning to use this opportunity on the Journey to the West to make her famous and eventually take control of the demon race?"

Yin Ziyu's gaze was deep, and he calmly explained, "Great calamities have always been places where great opportunities are hidden. Mi Fei, didn't you also rise to fame during a great calamity? In any case, the intricate cause and effect between the human and demon races, the obsession in the hearts of Goddess Nuwa and Emperor Fuxi, and the reconciliation between the demon and human races. And Lu Ya is the root of all these causes and effects. Only when Goddess Nuwa's lineage completely takes control of the demon race can the karmic entanglements left over from ancient times truly end."

Consort Mi nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes showing approval, and said, "Ziyu is very thoughtful. Father has always been committed to resolving the conflict between the two clans. If this can be achieved, Your Highness's cultivation may improve."

Yin Ziyu tilted his head slightly and continued, "The great calamity of ancient times was originally ordered by Emperor Jun and Taiyi, but weren't they also being secretly manipulated? Letting the Nuwa lineage take charge of the demon race is the true source of life for the entire demon race. After all, the goddess controls the balance and creation of all races. How can the vast Three Realms be left with only the human race?"

Mi Fei nodded again, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, and asked, "After this ordeal in Wuji Kingdom, how will the Buddhist sect respond?"

Yin Ziyu gazed leisurely westward, his expression calm, and said, "At least for now, the current upheaval in Wuji Kingdom is not enough to trigger a true cataclysmic battle. They need to wait, wait for the arrival of that great trend. If it were me, I wouldn't want a decisive battle right at the beginning either."

Upon hearing this, Mi Fei looked at him with concern in her beautiful eyes and said, "Zi Yu, no matter what, you need to improve your cultivation as soon as possible. In these Three Realms, strength is the foundation for survival."

Yin Ziyu stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Wuji Kingdom: "The events in the Wuji Kingdom have allowed all living beings to begin to understand the Dao we promote. As for me, I am not far from breaking through my current realm. If I can unite the hearts of all living beings sooner, I can break through this realm."

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Both sides now understand that this battle for the Great Tribulation has gradually entered a fierce stage.

At this moment, in the realm of the mind, Bai Suzhen gathers the Chaos Bell with her obsession, and the old farmer can fight the Great Sage Equaling Heaven with his obsession. All parties in the three realms are shocked and overturned after seeing this.

The concept of equality between immortals and mortals in the Yin-Shang dynasty is demonstrated here. An old farmer who spends his life farming can fight against the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and a Golden Immortal can condense the Chaos Bell to defend against enemies through his obsession. This is equivalent to a new path of advancement, where the use of obsession can lead to infinite possibilities.

This is a matter of attitude towards all living beings. The general trend after the Investiture of the Gods was to utilize and nurture all living beings, which is Ji Fa's role as the shepherd of the people on behalf of Heaven, like herding livestock.

Since the word "grazing" was used, then all living beings are cattle and sheep. Cattle and sheep do not need to have thoughts or attachments. The biggest goal of the Investiture of the Gods was to cut off the backbone of the human race, drag the Jie Sect into the water and destroy it, and eliminate the Jie Sect's insistence on the principle of equality for all living beings.

Before Mount Buzhou collapsed, all beings relied on heaven and earth for their spiritual practice; after Mount Buzhou collapsed, all paths to advancement depended on all beings.

This is the difference between the rising and declining periods. In the primordial world during the rising period, there was no shortage of innate spiritual energy, so no one took advantage of the living beings. For millions of years, nothing major happened in the world, and people cultivated peacefully and slowly, as if time had stood still.

After Mount Buzhou collapsed, the innate spiritual energy declined, so all paths to advancement revolved around all living beings.

The period following the Investiture of the Gods, the Hundred Schools of Thought, was a time for discussing attitudes towards all living beings, with the prevailing trend revolving around using all living beings as fuel.

If you want to benefit from all living beings, you need to satisfy their needs. However, the threshold for satisfying these needs will increase as they are satisfied. Therefore, the best way is to cut off what living beings need and forcibly create demand and scarcity.

This is also the essence of the overall trend from Investiture of the Gods to Journey to the West.

This is somewhat similar to a country's economy. During a period of large-scale infrastructure construction, everyone can earn money from the country, and there are many channels for upward mobility. However, once the large-scale infrastructure construction ends, money will have to be taken from all the people, and that's when the internal competition begins.

If one relies on all living beings to achieve success, then one must strive for excellence.

For example, the Tang Dynasty saw a surge in poets, most of whom came from impoverished backgrounds. At that time, being a poet was seen as a path to advancement, leading to a frenzy of competition and the creation of countless timeless masterpieces.

Furthermore, all the famous poems that have been passed down through the ages were written during this period. Not long after, the great calamity of the An Lushan Rebellion swept across the country. After all other options were cut off, talented people began to seek refuge with military leaders.

In the early Tang Dynasty, there were many avenues for advancement, but not many poets. At that time, military merit was valued as a path to advancement.

The Tang Dynasty, though seemingly prosperous, actually saw all avenues for advancement severed. This extreme period of upheaval produced those who attained the ultimate enlightenment and became immortalized in history.

The Three Realms are currently in a period where all paths are cut off, and the greatest significance of Yin Ziyu's display of his inner realm is that it opens up a new path for advancement.

Enter the realm of mind to cultivate oneself, transforming deeply ingrained thoughts and turning the elimination of attachments into the increase of attachments.

This led to the battle for survival among all living beings in Journey to the West.

The Three Realms are now plundering faith from all living beings. The only way to obtain pure faith is to make all living beings foolish. If they were to become wise, they would stray from the path of Yin Ziyu and the Jie Sect.

Now, in this battle of faiths, there is such a dividing line: whether to keep the masses ignorant or to enlighten them.

Seizing control of all living beings is the core and mainstream principle of the current great war.

The term "sentient beings" has been constantly changing since the beginning of time. At the beginning of time, the three races of dragons and phoenixes, along with countless servant races and ferocious beast races, were also sentient beings. Later, during the era of witches and demons, the myriad races and the witch race were also sentient beings.

Humans, demons, and so on are all sentient beings. The only way to attain enlightenment now is to utilize sentient beings. Sentient beings possess great treasures: their obsessions, their piety, their judgment of good and evil, and their destiny!
If Yin Ziyu's path of obsession among sentient beings in his mind's realm is now successful, it would be tantamount to overthrowing the Humanist sect, the Chan sect, and Buddhism. In other words, if he fails to win over sentient beings, he will completely lose his future in this great calamity.

Even if they all have sacred mountains and blessed lands, they are merely clinging to life.

Yin Ziyu knew that this Journey to the West was a crucial period for him to achieve enlightenment and also a critical time to prevent the end of Dharma. If the Journey to the West failed, the end of Dharma would inevitably come.

Because of the concept of the primordial world, the end of Dharma is necessarily the end of Dharma, and it is running towards the cataclysmic destruction. Journey to the West is the real turning point. If Journey to the West fails, it will be like a real shipwreck.

In the current state of affairs in the Three Realms, only Yin Ziyu's victory in his journey to the West can reverse this downward trend.

Sun Wukong tried his best, but still couldn't defeat the old farmer in front of him, and he was both shocked and angry.

Seeing this, Bai Suzhen smiled faintly and asked leisurely, "So, are you still planning to continue fighting?"

At this moment, Sun Wukong's inner world seemed to have experienced an unprecedented earthquake, and his originally rock-solid belief system began to collapse and shake violently.

Looking at the seemingly ordinary old farmer in front of him, Sun Wukong began to have unprecedented doubts about his title of "Great Sage Equal to Heaven".

Having traversed the world and endured countless hardships, how could he now be helpless against a mere mortal?
Sun Wukong reluctantly stopped wielding his golden cudgel, his fiery eyes flashing wildly as he declared, "You are no ordinary mortal!"

The old farmer, however, simply shouldered his hoe and said unhurriedly, “In the Three Realms, whether immortal or mortal, all beings under the Heavenly Dao are sentient beings, mere ants. There should be no distinction between immortals and mortals. A mayfly’s day is equivalent to an immortal’s ten thousand years. In the long river of time, both are insignificant. Although I do not possess an immortal body, my heart is infinitely vast. In this realm, I can fight everyone. Here, everyone has the same ability. You are attached to appearances.”

The old farmer's words articulated an ultimate theory, revealing the fundamental principles of Yin Ziyu's original Dao.

We are all sentient beings in the Three Realms, so why are there distinctions of rank? Why are there distinctions between immortals and mortals? Under the Heavenly Dao, we are all nothing but ants.

After the old farmer finished speaking, he acted as if nothing had happened, picked up his hoe and continued hoeing the ground, leaving Sun Wukong standing there dumbfounded, his mind wavering, his heart filled with confusion and self-doubt surging like a tide.

Sun Wukong was an intelligent man, but his inability to defeat the old farmer caused him to have great self-doubt.

"Impossible! An old farmer couldn't possibly defeat me, Old Sun!"

Sun Wukong roared angrily, his face flushed red with rage, and his hand gripping the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife began to tremble.

Guanyin, who was secretly observing, knew it was time to make her appearance. At this critical moment, a peaceful light shone down, and the figure of Guanyin Bodhisattva slowly descended.

With a compassionate expression, Guanyin Bodhisattva said softly, "Wukong, there's no need for that."

Upon seeing Guanyin arrive, Sun Wukong hurriedly said, "Bodhisattva, am I, the mighty Great Sage Equal to Heaven, really no match for an old farmer?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled slightly and said, "Wukong, this is a realm where everyone can borrow the power of this world's origin. It's normal that you can't defeat them. But if you leave this realm, who among them could be your match?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes, and he asked in confusion, "Is this a realm?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded gently, raised her hand in a gesture, and said, "Wukong, look. This wheat field is the boundary. There is more white mist on this side and none on the other. If you walk to the place where there is no white mist, you will return to the Three Realms. You have entered a world constructed by others, so naturally you will find it difficult to resist."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong had a sudden realization and slapped his forehead, saying, "So that's how it is! It's like when I, Old Sun, enter the sleeve of the Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, even in that world within the sleeve, I wouldn't be a match for Qingfeng and Mingyue!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked pleased and nodded, saying, "Indeed, Wukong has such comprehension, this humble monk is very pleased."

Upon seeing Guanyin Bodhisattva descend, Tang Sanzang immediately prostrated himself respectfully and said, "Tang Sanzang greets Guanyin Bodhisattva. Bodhisattva, you are compassionate."

Upon seeing this, Bai Suzhen gracefully bowed and respectfully said, "Bai Suzhen greets Guanyin Bodhisattva."

Sun Wukong scratched his head and asked Guanyin with an anxious look, "Bodhisattva, is what the King of Wuji Kingdom said true? Why did the monks sincerely pray for rain, but not a single drop fell? Is it because of the Heavenly Court?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva, with a compassionate expression, sighed softly and slowly said, "Wukong, the matter of Wuji Kingdom is quite complicated. Controlling rainfall is a power unique to the Heavenly Court. Anyone praying for rain must write a petition and present it to the Heavenly Court, which will then arrange rainfall accordingly. Countless kingdoms in the Three Realms, if they lack rain, must also submit petitions for rain, and only then will the Heavenly Court arrange rainfall. However, the monks are unfamiliar with this practice and have not followed the established rules for praying for rain set by the Heavenly Court. Even if ten thousand monks pray for rain, it will be in vain. This is why the king is angry with the monks and has driven them away."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong scratched his head and said, "So that's how it is. This time, I, Old Sun, have wronged Lady White!"

Guanyin nodded and said, "Wukong, quickly protect your master and go on your journey to the West to retrieve the scriptures!"

Guanyin didn't want Wukong to delve deeper into the matter of Wuji Kingdom, fearing it would escalate into a major issue for Yin Ziyu. Instead, she prevented Sun Wukong from expelling Bai Suzhen and simply ended the Wuji Kingdom crisis by smoothing things over.

The true nature of Wuji Kingdom was clear to all the great gods. It was precisely to pave the way for the Manjushri Lion's tribulations that Yin Ziyu seized the opportunity. Just as the groundwork was laid, Bai Suzhen arrived ahead of schedule under Yin Ziyu's arrangement, which disrupted the Buddhist sect's plans.

Although the Buddhist community had long been aware of Yin Ziyu's interference, what could they do about it?
There's no point in arguing before the Journey to the West has even arrived. And there's no way to prevent it, since we have no idea what Yin Ziyu is planning. Trying to take precautions haphazardly risks getting ourselves caught up in the scheme.

The Buddhist community has now learned that when making important decisions, there should be no sunk costs. Giving up Wuji Kingdom is no big deal.

As for the drought, Guanyin explained that it was due to the Buddhist community's inability to pray for rain. Although there was a minor flaw, it was not a big deal.

Upon hearing Guanyin's words, Sun Wukong suddenly realized what was going on. He scratched the back of his hand and said, "So it's because the monks aren't good at praying for rain. I was wondering if the Heavenly Rain Department was deliberately withholding rain, and I was just about to go to Heaven to ask those old men. Since the Bodhisattva has said so, I won't go looking for trouble with them."

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked pleased and nodded gently: "Wukong, now that you understand, hurry up and protect your master on your journey to the West. Don't delay the important matter of obtaining the scriptures."

Sun Wukong grinned: "Don't worry, Bodhisattva, I, Old Sun, will head west now. Master, let's go!"

Tang Sanzang nodded slightly, patted the horse's mane, and signaled to set off.

Sha Wujing silently picked up the luggage and carried it on his shoulder, while Zhu Bajie muttered a few words and reluctantly moved his feet to follow behind the group.

The four of them then left Wuji Kingdom and embarked on their continued journey westward.

Seeing Tang Sanzang and his companions heading west, Bai Suzhen naturally wouldn't stop them. Guanyin had already come, so there was nothing to stop them from doing so. Besides, Wuji Kingdom was the first hardship of the journey to the west, and they had barely managed to get through it.

Regarding these shortcomings in not eradicating the Wuji Kingdom, we can only tolerate them for the time being; this is the Buddha's decision.

Regarding Guanyin's choice, Mi Fei said, "Ziyu, in this calamity in Wuji Kingdom, the Buddhist sect has indeed swallowed its anger. However, the excuse they came up with is quite clever, pushing everything onto the Buddhist sect's lack of knowledge about praying for rain."

Yin Ziyu remained calm and said indifferently, "Bai Suzhen has occupied Wuji Kingdom for thirty years, yet the Buddhist sect has remained inactive, refraining from any rash actions. It's not that they are unaware; rather, they are deliberately luring us out to see what our plans are. Now that we have just begun our contest, we must not hastily plunge into a decisive battle over this temporary event. After this ordeal, they have already discerned our intentions and will likely mobilize a great force to wage a final war against us in the future."

Yin Ziyu saw this clearly. He didn't need to consider their plans; he could tell from the general trend that if the Mind Realm continued to develop, it would inevitably lead to the severance of their path.

A life-or-death battle is inevitable; it all depends on how they orchestrate the situation and prepare accordingly.

At the same time, Yin Ziyu also needs to prepare for the great calamity.

Mi Fei nodded slightly and said, "Zi Yu's prediction was indeed accurate. I didn't expect that the Buddhist sect would rather suffer this small defeat than easily annihilate Su Zhen. It seems that they are also being very cautious during the Great Tribulation."

"A great calamity is no small matter, and it is only natural to act cautiously. However, we have achieved our goal this time. Bai Suzhen has made a name for herself as the future Demon Emperor, and Lu Ya must be feeling very uncomfortable now. Meanwhile, the Mind Realm has also made its mark on all beings in the Three Realms. Now, it is time to perfect the cultivation system and announce it to the Three Realms."

Upon hearing this, Mi Fei's eyes flashed with surprise and anticipation, and she immediately asked, "Should we announce this to the Three Realms now?"

A surge of heroic spirit suddenly welled up from Yin Ziyu, as if he wanted to break free from the constraints of heaven and earth.

"The path of incense and deities is nothing more than kneeling and begging for food from believers. They worry about their believers every day, as if walking on thin ice. But the path of my heart realm is to let all beings create the world standing up! I want all beings to use their hearts as sharp blades, their thoughts as the source of power, and the reconstruction of the rules of the three realms as the path forward. Where the heart leads, it transcends the boundless realm; where the path lies, there are no upper limits or constraints."

At this moment, Yin Ziyu's aura surged as he spoke, as if he had merged with the heavens and earth, exuding a powerful aura that was both awe-inspiring and captivating.

Since the beginning of my journey through time, the caution I exercised during the time of the Investiture of the Gods has finally led to my triumphant flight today.

The battles for proving the Dao ultimately aim to break the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, but these shackles are not broken only during the process of proving the Dao; they are being broken at every moment.

At this moment, Yin Ziyu raised his hand, and an ancient and profound divine book appeared out of thin air.

Above the divine book are two ancient and powerful characters: "Heart Canon!"

This is Yin Ziyu's summary of the Mind Dao system and laws over the past tens of thousands of years. Now that Yin Ziyu is at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, the Mind Dao Classic has only reached the fifth Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Now is the time to inform all beings in the Three Realms, and it is the perfect opportunity to inspire them to cultivate their minds and minds.

Yin Ziyu first threw the Heart Scripture into the Heart Realm, directly merging it into the Heart Realm's decrees.

Immediately afterwards, Yin Ziyu raised his head to the sky, his voice powerful and resonant, like a great bell echoing throughout heaven and earth: "All beings of the Three Realms, hear me! My name is Ziyu! Today, I will pave a path of advancement for all living beings! I will take the mind as the method of cultivation, and have specially comprehended the five realms of mind cultivation. I wish to share this path with all beings. Those who are destined may enter the realm of mind to cultivate!"

"The first level, the Seed Realm, is equivalent to the Celestial Immortal Realm. In this realm, obsessions arise from the smallest things, like sparks that can burn away all worldly illusions. One begins to glimpse the power of the mind, using the fire of the heart as a blade to cut through confusion and open the path of cultivation!"

Yin Ziyu's voice resounded throughout the Three Realms, and all cultivators in the Three Realms could hear it. Those who had transcended the mortal realm could also hear Yin Ziyu's Daoist voice.

As Yin Ziyu spoke, it was as if wisps of invisible flames flickered and danced in the void, a symbol of the first blossoming of a heart, containing infinite possibilities.

"The second level is the Mind Domain Realm, equivalent to the position of a Profound Immortal. Upon entering this realm, a ten-thousand-foot-high mental prison is formed. Within this domain of the mind, my words are law! The power of the mind grows ever stronger, enabling one to construct rules with one's thoughts, imprison all things, and control the universe!"

"The third level, the Mind Image Realm, is equivalent to the Golden Immortal. In this realm, obsession can be transformed into a sharp blade, unparalleled in its sharpness, capable of severing the causal relationships of this realm in the world, and even cutting off all the shackles of this realm, transcending the ordinary! Once the Mind Image is formed, its power is boundless, allowing one to roam freely across heaven and earth, fearless!"

"The fourth level, the Mind Anchor Realm, is equivalent to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm. Once the Mind Anchor is planted, it takes root in all living beings, and all spirits can become the fuel for my cultivation. By using the attachments of all living beings, I forge a powerful heart, and from this point on, my heart connects with all spirits, allowing me to gather the inexhaustible source of hearts in the world!"

"The fifth level is the Mind Realm, the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. The Mind Realm is both a cage that can imprison all things within it and the hammer of creation, possessing the power to create the heavens and the earth and to create the Middle Thousand Worlds! Stepping into this realm, the Mind Realm becomes the world itself, allowing one to do as one pleases, control the cycle of life and death, and create a completely new order!"

"All sentient beings, regardless of their location, can enter the realm of the mind for cultivation! Paths to the realm of the mind have been opened in all four continents, allowing sentient beings to freely enter and exit. My mental scriptures are all hidden within the realm of the mind, for sentient beings to freely comprehend. May all sentient beings use this path to embark on the supreme path of cultivation, transcend reincarnation, and master their own destiny!"

Yin Ziyu's powerful and magnificent voice, like rolling thunder, surged wildly between the realm of the mind and the three realms, reaching deep into the hearts of all cultivators.

In an instant, throughout the Three Realms, whether it was immortals residing in celestial palaces and pavilions, rogue cultivators hiding in deep mountains, or practitioners struggling in the mortal world, everyone was attracted by this new path to ascension.

At this time when the path of cultivation was almost cut off, all cultivators fell into deep thought, repeatedly weighing the pros and cons of switching to the path of the mind.

This path of the mind is like a newly opened door, behind which lies a vast unknown world, full of infinite possibilities, but also fraught with hidden risks.

Whether this path is viable or not, no one can guarantee. However, since one has reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, it is not impossible to explore the realm of the mind.

However, for some immortals whose path forward was blocked or who were trapped by the five signs of decay, Yin Ziyu's words were like the dawn breaking, instantly igniting their hope.

The old farmer from Wuji Kingdom was able to fight against a Grand Luo Golden Immortal under special circumstances, and the Golden Immortal was even able to use the power of the Heart Source to condense the Chaos Bell, a supreme treasure of creation. All of this demonstrates the astonishing potential contained in the Way of the Heart, which is irresistible.

Some people make a decisive decision and head straight for the nearest entrance to their mental realm without any hesitation.

In an instant, light crisscrossed the heavens and earth, and countless figures converged towards the realm of the heart.

At this moment, Yin Ziyu's proclamation to the Three Realms immediately caused a great uproar, and the great gods also discussed it extensively.

After all, this marks Yin Ziyu's true confrontation with the prevailing faith, and he has developed a comprehensive program and system for it.

Furthermore, this system has already been pushed to the level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, and the scene of the Chaos Bell condensing in the mind realm has already been displayed.

Even if the Journey to the West succeeds in the future, so what?
The practice of offering incense and prayers to deities by begging from all living beings is too low-class and has limited potential. To reach a higher level, one needs a purer faith, which requires doing things against one's conscience!
Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi stroked his long beard, his expression solemn, and sighed softly, "Ziyu's cultivation path has gradually taken shape. Judging from what he is showing now, he has actually reached the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. These five realms of cultivation are truly wonderful, each one interconnected, containing endless mysteries."

After Zhen Yuanzi finished speaking, he looked into the distance, as if piercing through layers of fog and discerning the future situation.

"In this great calamity of the Journey to the West, it is still unknown who will emerge victorious. However, since Buddhism and the Chan Sect are already caught in the middle, they may have no way out."

Zhen Yuanzi made a quick decision and turned to Qingfeng and Mingyue, saying, "You two set off immediately to explore the Mind Realm and cultivate there as well. Do not be careless and make sure you thoroughly understand everything about the Mind Realm."

Qingfeng and Mingyue accepted the order with solemn expressions and replied in unison, "We will obey Master's teachings!"

The two then transformed into two wisps of wind and sped off towards the Heart Realm.

In the Western Kunlun Wonderland, the Queen Mother of the West sat on her cloud bed, her beautiful eyes darting around thoughtfully. She couldn't help but sigh, "This Mind Realm is so mysterious that it can even allow a Golden Immortal to condense the Chaos Bell. The opportunities hidden within must be extraordinary."

After speaking, the Queen Mother of the West looked at the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden beside her and instructed, "Nine Heavens, you should go to the Mind Realm to comprehend it. You may gain a great opportunity."

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden gracefully bowed and respectfully said, "Disciple obeys!"

Meanwhile, deep within the Northern Sea, Kunpeng perched in the darkness, its eyes gleaming with an eerie light as it muttered to itself, "This realm of the mind is quite interesting. If we can gain benefits from it, it could be a great opportunity to strengthen the Northern Sea."

He immediately summoned his most favored disciple and ordered him to go to the Mind Realm at once.

Within the sea of ​​blood, the Styx Ancestor's body surged with blood waves, and he also dispatched his disciples to the scene.

In the land of Thunder Swamp, lightning flashed, and the Great God of Thunder Swamp ordered his disciples to set off immediately for the Realm of the Heart.

In a short time, all the powerful figures took action, hoping to find an opportunity for their own forces in this realm of the mind. Although they couldn't express their opinions directly, they could still send their disciples to explore.

At this moment, Yin Ziyu stood atop a majestic mountain in his mind's realm. The mountain soared into the clouds, surrounded by mist and fog, as if isolated from the mortal world.

As sentient beings from the Three Realms began to enter the realm of the mind, and because Yin Ziyu's teachings were not about enslaving sentient beings but about genuine compassion for them, he naturally gained their gradual recognition.

It should be understood that both Buddhism and Chan Buddhism treat all sentient beings as cattle and sheep, while Yin Ziyu's Dao treats them as unique sentient beings. Therefore, their Dao cannot gain the recognition of sentient beings.

This is a matter of principle. The Chan Sect has always looked down on those who are not born with innate qualities. Yet, those who are not born with innate qualities make up 99.9% of all beings in the Three Realms. How can the Chan Sect gain the approval of all beings?

After Yin Ziyu gained the initial recognition of the masses, he clearly felt the intense stirring of their hearts, as if an invisible yet powerful force was gathering.

Immediately afterwards, a strange flame slowly rose in Yin Ziyu's heart.

"The flame of humanity has indeed been ignited."

The flame had a warm, golden hue, yet within that gold, there were subtle wisps of iridescent light, like countless dazzling threads interwoven within.

The flame of humanity may be small, but it exudes a reassuring and vibrant aura, as if it contains the hope and faith of all beings.

It leaps and shimmers, each leap seemingly resonating with heaven and earth, radiating an invisible ripple. Wherever this ripple passes, space trembles slightly, as if being baptized by this power, becoming increasingly pure and vibrant.

Yin Ziyu's true nature was instantly stirred by this small flame of humanity, and the boundless Great Dao began to evolve. His sixth aperture was about to open, and the crucial step on the Path of Primordial Chaos was about to be completed. (End of Chapter)