The Eastern Emperor of all Heavens did not wish to become a Buddha.

Chapter 103 The Seventh Form of the Tathagata Palm: Saving All Beings - Another Time Travel
After an unknown amount of time, Puhong turned around first, his hands trembling slightly as he clasped together, and sighed softly, "My nephew is truly a reincarnation of the Buddha, far beyond the reach of ordinary people!"

At this point, he thought of his junior brother and said with a sigh, "If Junior Brother Puzhi could see my current level and cultivation, he would be very pleased."

"Uncle Puhong, you flatter me."

A faint smile appeared on Zhong Xu's face. He also put his hands together and said with a smile, "If it weren't for the careful guidance of my Uncle-Master Pu Hong, I might not have been able to achieve my current level."

As for his cheap master, Zhong Xu felt that he would indeed be 'gratified'.

After all, the fatter he/she, the more delicious he/she will be to be "eaten" in the future.

Upon hearing Zhong Xu's words, Pu Hong shook his head: "This is because you, my junior brother, have a deep affinity with Buddhism and amazing talent. I dare not take credit for it."

He practiced Buddhism his whole life, but he never took that step to understand the true meaning of Buddhism and realize the true nature of Buddhism.

But this fellow disciple of Fahai in front of me has only been cultivating for a little over a year, yet he has directly surpassed me, comprehended the true meaning of Buddhism, and attained the Dharma form of Buddhism. How can he say that it has anything to do with me?

This is a true reincarnation of the Buddha; even without entering Tianyin Temple, he is destined to become a Buddha.

Thinking of this, Pu Hong's face lit up with undisguised joy.

With this junior disciple around, Tianyin Temple is sure to achieve true glory in the future.

The Dharma Image beside him looked puzzled, not understanding what had happened.

After hearing Pu Hong's explanation, he looked at his junior brother Fa Hai in front of him with the same shock.

Not long ago, he fought against this junior brother. Although he was no match for him, he was able to hold his own for a while.

How long has it been? This junior brother has already surpassed Master Puhong and attained the Dharma form of Buddhism. How is that possible?

Even with his serene Buddhist heart, he felt as if he were trapped in an illusion.

After a long while, Faxiang turned around, put his hands together, suppressed the shock in his heart, and exclaimed, "Amitabha! Junior Brother Fahai is indeed a born Buddha's son. Senior Brother is far inferior to him!"

"Senior brother is so complimentary."

Zhong Xu waved his hand, then looked at Pu Hong and said with a smile, "Uncle Pu Hong, I have now achieved initial success in my cultivation and have gained some unique insights into Buddhism. In order to repay the sect's teachings, I plan to explain my own cultivation insights to everyone at Tianyin Temple on Mount Sumeru. What do you think?"

Although his cheap master had ill intentions, Tianyin Temple was indeed good to him, not only teaching him cultivation but also providing him with a lot of cultivation resources in the early stages.

Now that Zhong Xu has achieved initial success in his cultivation, he is giving a sermon to the disciples of Tianyin Temple, which can be considered as repaying the karmic debt owed to Tianyin Temple.

Moreover, preaching to others is also a way for Zhong Xu to comprehensively review his own path of cultivation, making his foundation more solid.

"Naturally."

Upon hearing Zhong Xu's words, Pu Hong's face lit up with joy, and his gaze toward his junior disciple became even more benevolent: "Even if you hadn't said it, I would have hoped that you could preach the Dharma to the monks of Tianyin Temple."

After all, this is the only person besides the founder of Tianyin Temple who has attained the Dharma form of Buddhism.

With the teachings of this nephew who was born a Buddha, the monks of Tianyin Temple may also be able to understand the true meaning of Buddhism, and in the future, several disciples may emerge who will attain the true nature of Buddhism.

At the summit of Mount Sumeru, in front of Xiaotianyin Temple.

All the monks of Tianyin Temple gathered here, their faces showing undisguised joy.

Their Tianyin Temple has produced an extremely powerful being who has attained the true form of Buddhism, and he is even going to preach and expound the Dharma.

For ordinary disciples of Tianyin Temple, this was like a dream come true.

Even the many senior monks of Tianyin Temple were filled with surprise and delight.

Buzz

Just as the monks were filled with anticipation, the entire summit of Mount Sumeru suddenly shone with a great light, carrying a sense of compassion and peace, making the summit seem like a pure land of Buddha.

The next moment, specks of wisdom appeared between heaven and earth, carrying the pure wisdom that could awaken all beings, shining in the eyes of every monk.

An ancient Bodhi tree appeared on the summit of Mount Sumeru, its canopy spreading out, its leaves a deep, verdant green, its seeds like prayer beads, radiating a faint light of Zen and wisdom.

In an instant, all the monks present felt their minds clear, their thoughts became active, and they had a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

Buzz

As the illusory image of the Bodhi tree appeared, a golden Buddha surrounded by solemn Buddhist light appeared on the summit of Mount Sumeru, sitting cross-legged beneath the illusory image of the Bodhi tree, just like the World Honored One Tathagata who attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

A figure surrounded by Buddhist light stood before the Buddha, his face obscured, but one could sense a vast and compassionate solemn Buddhist aura.

Seeing this scene, which resembled the Buddha descending to earth, all the monks of Tianyin Temple were stunned.

After a moment, the monks came to their senses, instinctively put their hands together, and bowed to the front.

This is the real Buddha!
Buzz

The golden Buddha atop Mount Sumeru gently waved the illusory Bodhi branch in its hand, and a ray of wisdom enveloped the heavens and earth, clearing the minds of all the monks. The next moment, solemn and magnificent Buddhist chants resounded, as if from beyond the heavens, echoing throughout the entire summit of Mount Sumeru, like the grandest bells, carrying profound and mysterious Buddhist principles.

This is Zhong Xu's own understanding of the authentic "Great Brahma Prajna" of Tianyin Temple, as well as his insights into the various realms before the external scene. It also incorporates some of the true meaning of "Tathagata Palm", which he explained to the monks of Tianyin Temple present using Buddhist principles.

For the monks of Tianyin Temple, these Buddhist teachings were truly invaluable, not only making their path of cultivation clearer but also helping them to understand the true meaning of the practices and the essence of Buddhism.

In an instant, all the monks present were immersed in the Buddhist chants. Depending on their level of cultivation, some were completely absorbed, some seemed lost in thought, and some looked troubled.

The higher one's spiritual level, the more one can comprehend the profound Buddhist principles contained within the Buddhist chants and the insights gained at each level.

Among those present, Puhong possessed the highest level of spiritual attainment and the deepest understanding of Buddhism. He was completely immersed in the Buddhist chants, feeling as if years of confusion had been swept away. A faint Buddhist light appeared between his brows, causing the surrounding world to resonate with him.

Among the younger generation, Faxiang has the best temperament and aptitude. He is naturally connected with Buddhism and is immersed in Buddhist teachings, with his own energy constantly changing.

As for the other monks, although they were not as successful as the two, they all gained something in their own way.

The sound of Buddhist chants echoed continuously, slowly enveloping the entire Mount Sumeru. The compassionate and peaceful light of the Buddha spread continuously, making all kinds of plants and animals on Mount Sumeru seem to have a spiritual quality, carrying a sense of peace.

While preaching to the monks, Zhong Xu's mind also entered a state of clarity, and he re-examined his entire path of cultivation, making his foundation even more solid.

At the same time, as he preached the Dharma to the monks, the golden Buddha in Zhong Xu's ocean of mind slowly radiated a brilliant and sacred light, as if some special change had occurred.

Zhong Xu's mind merged into the golden Buddha statue formed from the true meaning of the "Buddha's Palm". Countless insights emerged in his mind, transforming into countless swastika characters that constantly changed and recombine.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhong Xu's mind was shaken, and the numerous swastika characters completely merged into one, transforming into a supreme divine power that pointed directly to the origin of the Great Dao:
The seventh move of the Tathagata Palm: Universal Salvation.

Immeasurable light, immeasurable life, immeasurable Buddha—this is the palm that guides all sentient beings. If one has Buddha-nature in one's heart, one can reach everywhere and attain everything. The infinite universe and countless heavens can all be reached with a single thought and touched with a single palm.

The moment he understood the meaning of that palm strike, Zhong Xu's mind was jolted, and he gained a completely new understanding and comprehension of the Dao of the Universe. The operation of the Void Scripture became increasingly natural.

Buzz

Almost instinctively, Zhong Xu formed a mysterious Buddhist mudra with his hands and brought them down directly forward.

The golden Buddha on Mount Sumeru also formed a mudra, mirroring Zhong Xu's movements, and descended towards the monks of Tianyin Temple.

This palm strike was like an illusion, spreading to every corner of the universe. Although it was clearly a single palm strike, it seemed to exist simultaneously above the heads of all the monks.

The moment the Buddha's palm struck, all the monks were shaken, as if they had grasped the true principles of Buddhism, and their internal energy subtly changed.

boom

Pu Hong's brow shone brightly with Buddhist light, like a black hole drawing in the vast ocean of primordial energy between heaven and earth.

His energy instantly broke through a certain obstacle and entered a new level.

Exterior scene!

Pu Hong already possessed profound knowledge, and now, with Zhong Xu's explanation of the true meaning of Buddhism and his cultivation insights, coupled with the stimulation of the seventh move of the Tathagata Palm, "Salvation of All Beings," he finally stepped into the level of the Outer Realm.

However, even after entering the outdoor scene, Puhong remained immersed in the Buddhist chants, unable to extricate himself.

His aura was also contained by the Buddha's light, and did not affect the other monks.

After an unknown amount of time, the Buddhist chanting ceased, and the monks, regaining their senses, all bowed in the direction of the golden Buddha, expressing their heartfelt gratitude:

"My Buddha is compassionate!"

As the monks finished their prayers and raised their heads, the Buddha's light that had enveloped the world vanished, along with the Bodhi tree and the golden Buddha.

Only then did the monks realize the changes within themselves, and they also noticed the changes in Puhong's aura, their faces showing undisguised amazement.

It truly is the Buddha incarnate!
A real Buddha actually appeared at their Tianyin Temple!
In the meditation room of Tianyin Temple, Zhong Xu felt the seventh move of the Tathagata Palm, "Universal Salvation," flowing through his mind, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He never expected that his decision to preach to the monks of Tianyin Temple as a way to repay karmic debts would bring him unexpected rewards.

This supernatural power represents the Way of the Universe, which is somewhat similar to the "Way Spreads Throughout the Universe" in "Seven Swords of Heaven".

With this supernatural power, Zhong Xu's comprehension of the Dao of the Universe became much easier. It not only helped him cultivate the "Void Scripture," but he might also be able to comprehend some of the legendary characteristics and the omnipresent mysteries ahead of time.

As thoughts raced through his mind, Zhong Xu's face showed a look of emotion:
I truly have a connection with Buddhism!
With thoughts swirling in his mind, he focused his attention on his body, trying to comprehend the true meaning contained within this supernatural power.

In the following period, Zhong Xu gave two more sermons to the monks of Tianyin Temple.

With his sermons, the monks of Tianyin Temple experienced a complete transformation in their understanding of spiritual cultivation and their comprehension of Buddhist teachings, and their overall strength gradually improved.

Zhong Xu also took this opportunity to thoroughly review his own cultivation, and gained some new insights into the newly acquired 'Salvation of All Beings'. His cultivation after the breakthrough was completely stabilized.

After everything was completed, Zhong Xu traveled through time again.

His Dao Palace Secret Realm had long since reached its limit, and it was time for him to break through to the Four Extremes Secret Realm!

(End of this chapter)