From the God of Lies to the Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 253 Setting Sail, Southeast Asia
"Your Majesty, is the matter in India considered closed?" Alvin asked with some curiosity. "There were clearly many parts that weren't explained in detail, and the myths of Buddhism and Taoism were only touched upon superficially..."

If their actions in America or the Vatican were a thorough exploration of the special term "Papal States," then their development of Buddhism here is probably less than a third of that.

After all, he hadn't even lit the divine fire yet. This powerful mythical force was still just a castle in the air, lacking any ability to operate.

The only thing that remained was the former Wutian, now the True Luo Bodhisattva.

Hearing Alvin's question, Bai Yang waved his hand slightly and nodded in agreement, "Of course I know what you're worried about, but at least for the next few years, Buddhism will be the best-developing supernatural force, I'm sure of it!"

"Because we have provided positive support for the first time in this country where all the poor have nowhere to go, and where even death is a luxury!"

"It's like in those times of ignorance, a light suddenly appeared, allowing everyone to see it. Those who couldn't see any light before would use all their strength to keep moving towards this side!"

"With the population of a single city, we have demonstrated to the world what it means to reward good and punish evil, and what justice and fairness truly mean!"

"Moreover, he has the largest population in the world. These people, under the Buddhist leadership, are true human beings, not livestock!"

Alvin suddenly understood. "I understand, Your Majesty. You mean that those who have suffered injustice will definitely come to this city, right?"

“Yes, the news has spread, and there’s no way to cover it up. This place will become a beacon in the hearts of all the lower castes in India, a ‘paradise’ that everyone dreams of!” Bai Yang smiled as he looked at the brightly lit city, which was still run by only one-third of the population.

He is absolutely right. Kolkata has long since transformed from that "cesspool" into a "light" that shines in the hearts of many.

Because Jinra was indeed working very hard to manage the city, he mobilized the bodies of ten million people, turning them into "laborers" in the city to atone for their sins through labor.

The remaining five million people, under the most basic rule of "rewarding and punishing good and evil," unleashed unimaginable motivation—after all, this country had never had fairness for thousands of years, but now, fairness had arrived!

Even the most basic fairness gives them boundless hope for the future!

There's a saying that goes, "A single spark can start a prairie fire!"
Often, ordinary people, especially those at the bottom of society, have very low demands; they simply want to survive.

They've already given it their all just to survive!

However, those in higher positions are often unwilling to even grant them this minimum requirement.

That's why Jinra was able to take control of the city so quickly and efficiently, because he gave the people here true fairness!

In this city, the majority of the population, who are from the lower classes, tasted the sweetness of "fairness" for the first time, and naturally they will work harder to build this place up better.

This time, they are no longer dispensable "add-ons," but the masters of this city!
Their image, promoted by media outlets worldwide, will spread to surrounding areas, continuing to attract people and faith.

"This city will become a sacred place for the emerging Buddhist community, and a true foothold for the mythical power of Buddhism in this world!"

Bai Yang calmly said, "Next, we just need to wait quietly for things to develop here, and wait for Zhen Luo to spread the faith of this city and return here again to rekindle the flame of Buddhism!"

"And Mount Ling, the sacred Buddhist site in the Western Paradise, is also under consideration!"

"At that time, we will offer the Indian government a lifeline from Central Asia. No matter how tight that lifeline may be, they will not be able to refuse such an invitation!"

His plan was very comprehensive, with each step linked to the next, and everything was traceable.

But Alvin was still somewhat puzzled. "Wasn't the information we sent to various countries this time a bit too dense? Buddhism, Taoism, reincarnation, even things that belittle their gods, all so unrestrained..."

He was referring to the "reincarnation hell" ceremony, and Zhenluo had really gone to great lengths to expand Buddhism's influence globally.

People from all over the world have come here, and with the addition of Buddhist practitioners, it can be said that it encompasses information from all over the world.

"It's precisely this unbridled nature that makes it seem more real!" Bai Yang said with a smile. "The more unceremonious and real we are, the easier it is for them to believe us. Believe it or not, the more cautious we are, the easier it is for other countries to develop ill intentions?"

Barbarians fear power but do not cherish virtue—this is a principle Bai Yang learned long ago, and he has come to deeply understand its reality amidst the changing world. If you treat them kindly, they will think you are afraid; but if you intimidate them, they will think it's the right thing to do!

As a deity, one should have this kind of temper!

Therefore, during this ceremony, Bai Yang naturally took the opportunity to instill some of his own ideas, which led to the current world situation.

Diplomats from all over the world are rushing to fly back to bring back information from here: the appearance of the extraordinary, the emergence of Taoism, and the Buddhist invitation to guests from all over the world are all things that excite these countries.

Driven by this extraordinary power, they will undoubtedly continue to deepen their cooperation with Kolkata and continue to implement their business model.

This interplay of cultivating good relations with various countries and balancing hard and soft tactics is a unique manifestation of true Roman political wisdom.

Kolkata is a city that is extremely dependent on external freight, because the city has more than ten million people to feed, so there is always more food being transported from outside.

If he is merely a violent individual who breaks with all countries in the world, then what he will face next is a horrific famine affecting 15 million people.

But now, the constant flow of containers and cargo ships through Kolkata's port, keeping the city running, is the real reason why Bai Yang can finally relax.

Zhen Luo has the ability to control this city, and even the supernatural, so Bai Yang will give him the greatest freedom. In any case, this Bodhisattva has already been restrained by the emerging "underworld," so he won't have the opportunity to cause trouble all over the world.

This is also Bai Yang's restriction on superhumans above the "Saint" level. They can come out, but they cannot affect the balance, let alone take sides. It's only interesting to have superhumans like Leon Rankoc and Ivan Ruiz fight each other.

Of course, if someone really comes to Kolkata to cause trouble, then he's just unlucky to have messed with a bodhisattva. Does he really think Buddhism doesn't have wrathful deities?

“Alvin, you can continue to keep an eye on this. The use and effect of this virtual willpower are quite good. Perhaps we can continue to carry out some research on the composition and creation of virtual worlds!” Bai Yang said again.

“Yes, that’s what I wanted to tell you too, Your Majesty!” Alvin looked up. “In the medieval European world where Lasinger resides, one million units of soul information have already been invested, and they are now continuously generating virtual willpower! We may need to consider how to use this willpower.”

"Because of the emergence of the special world of Lion Camel Ridge, new virtual worlds may not necessarily need to rely on history. Even mythological or extraordinary worlds may be within the scope of consideration!" Bai Yang stroked his chin and said with a smile, "Isn't our new target just right?"

The two stood on the boat, and as the boat moved forward, their figures were covered by the huge crowd.

This was a ship sailing from Kolkata to Southeast Asia, or more precisely, to Thailand. On board were, of course, people who had survived the Buddhist incident and who were considered to be of some good character.

Since they were not Indians and had passed one-third of the primary election, Jinro had no intention of detaining them; these people were granted their freedom and all their property.

Some saw the business opportunities in Calcutta's rebuilding and the extraordinary power it possessed, and chose to stay, while others were terrified and chose to leave.

The ship will stop in various Southeast Asian countries, then head north, eventually reaching Japan.

Of course, Bai Yang won't go to Japan right now. The country needs a big surprise, and he's not ready yet.

So, he plans to first get some appetizers in Southeast Asian countries, gain some experience, and then go to that country where life is pretty good to get the main course!
Just then, a very clear conversation reached Bai Yang's ears:

"Mr. Vahara, are you going back to Phnom Penh this time? I heard things aren't very peaceful there!"

"Does our country ever truly have a peaceful time? No, we people from small countries are nothing more than scraps in the power struggles of great powers! As for you, Maung Than Min, are you still going to northern Myanmar?"

The man named Maung Dan Min nodded solemnly and calmly, "I'm going, Mr. Vahara! I've earned the money, I'm going back there to ransom my brother!"

Vahara shook his head. "I don't think this is a good idea, young man. Those warlords won't be so easy to talk to..."

"I know, but... I only have this one younger brother left, and I want him to live!"

P.S.: I had insomnia last night and only slept for four hours. My head was throbbing from thinking about the plot. Now that we're almost in China, I'm even more afraid of being censored. So I just keep thinking about it. Sorry...

(End of this chapter)