In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 155 Vajra Body! "The Tathagata Descends to Rule the World: The Divine Emperor's Map"!
This passage roughly means that the Buddhist scripture "Mahamayuri Sutra" prophesies that the goddess Jingguang had heard the "Mahaparinirvana Sutra" and, due to a karmic connection, was reborn as a goddess when Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment.

She reigns as a woman, ruling over Jambudvipa, one of the four heavenly paradises of the Wheel-Turning King.

The Pure Light Celestial Maiden described in the scriptures as "a woman who ruled the kingdom" was the reincarnation of the Holy and Divine Emperor Wu Zetian.

Wu Zetian was an incarnation of Maitreya. During the time of Kassapa Buddha, a Buddha who lived before Shakyamuni, she upheld the Great Cloud Sutra, fulfilling the auspicious prophecy of the female ruler of Jambudvipa.

Therefore, the Tang dynasty should decline, and the Zhou dynasty should replace it.

Now that Princess Taiping has also obtained the "Great Cloud Sutra," she should become the queen of Jambudvipa, just like Wu Zetian.

The sweet dew that is falling from the sky is a miracle bestowed by the Buddha, signifying the descent of a celestial maiden to the world. She should ascend the throne, become the divine emperor, and rule the world!

Xie Lingxin had read this history.

The Great Cloud Sutra does exist, but the phrase "a woman in the kingdom" and the statement that Wu Zetian was an incarnation of Maitreya come from the Great Cloud Sutra Commentary.

What does that mean?

Empress Wu Zetian herself ordered people to "annotate" the Buddhist scripture "Mahamayuri Sutra".

Naturally, she can write whatever she wants; simply put, it's all fabricated.

Now, Princess Taiping is using the fabricated story her mother made up to claim that she wants to ascend the throne after her death.

She doesn't want to become the emperor of the underworld, she wants to become the lord of Jambudvipa!

What is Jambudvipa?
This is the world we usually refer to as the place where humans live.

Not just the human realm, but the entire Three Realms!
No wonder, no wonder the murals seemed so strange before.

Because the murals depict not only the capital city of Luoyang and the tribute missions of all nations.

There are also traces of the Buddha descending to earth and celestial maidens descending to earth.

There is also the Netherworld underground, corrupted by ghostly energy.

"The Great Cloud Sutra..."

"Empress Wu Zetian used the Great Cloud Sutra to build her influence, and Princess Taiping also used the Great Cloud Sutra to make her point..."

"If there is a secret, it must be hidden in the Great Cloud Sutra. What secret is hidden in this Buddhist scripture?"

Xie Lingxin carefully recalled the scripture and found that she could indeed remember it.

Moreover, his memory was clear, though not exactly from beginning to end, because he hadn't read the whole thing, only some of the chapters.

But the scriptures I read are still vivid in my mind.

I recalled it again and again.

"The Great Cloud Sutra encompasses all immeasurable scriptures..."

"All the mountains, rivers, trees, and trees of Jambudvipa, as well as the mountains, rivers, trees, sun, moon, stars, and all the merits of all Arhats, Pratyekabuddhas, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas, are contained in this Great Cloud Sutra..."

"If any sentient being can, in a single thought, contemplate that the Tathagatas are eternally abiding and unchanging, like the autumn moon without any clouds or mist, or the clear sky at sunrise when the sun first rises, dispelling all darkness and obscurity, this is the Great Cloud Sutra..."

"The Dharmakaya is formless and invisible; how then can it teach and transform sentient beings?"

"Just as a bird flies through the sky without leaving a trace, so too is the Dharma body of the Tathagata..."

"Like a great treasure, its blue crystal is pure and clear..."

These scriptures essentially say that the Great Cloud Sutra is an immeasurable scripture that encompasses everything.

All things in the world, including the attainments and merits of gods, humans, Vajras, Arhats, Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, and so on, are contained within it.

If one can visualize the Tathagata as eternal, unchanging, and indestructible, like the clear autumn moon in the sky, unobstructed by clouds or fog, like the tranquil void where the sun rises, one can dispel all darkness and obscurity.

How can the Tathagata's Dharmakaya, which is formless and invisible, teach sentient beings?

The Buddha said that just as a bird leaves no footprints when it flies through the sky, so too does the Tathagata's Dharma body exist without form. It can be seen whenever one wishes, and it is immovable, unchanging, and indestructible, like a pure and immaculate blue crystal body...

The more Xie Lingxin looked at it, the more she felt that the scripture, combined with these murals, resembled a complete visualization method.
A visualization method for cultivating the so-called "Vajra Body of Tathagata".

What is the Dharmakaya?

The Buddha has three bodies: the Dharmakaya, the Sambhogakaya, and the Nirmanakaya.

The Dharmakaya is Buddha-nature, but the Dharmakaya does not manifest.

Xie Lingxin felt it could be understood as the mind of Buddha.

Those who attain enlightenment and become Buddhas, appearing and disappearing at different times, are in their reward body.

This is an objectively existing Buddha, which can be understood as the Buddha's physical body.

In order to teach and enlighten all beings, he manifests as beings in the six realms, taking on countless forms, each existing in various ways; these are his manifestations.

It is a body that changes.

So, is this actually a visualization diagram for cultivating sexual energy?

Xie Ling's mind raced as he continued to recall the text of the Great Cloud Sutra.

"Even if Mara, whose number is immeasurable, were to exhaust all his supernatural powers, he could not destroy the Sangha. The Tathagata's Vajra body is indestructible..."

"If one has attained and fully realized Samadhi, Mount Sumeru, though towering and solid, can be shattered by blowing on it with one's mouth; if the four great oceans were to enter a single pore, one's lifespan would remain unchanged without premature death; one could place the three thousand great worlds in one's right palm and sever the earth as if it were a turning wheel; and even the Four Heavenly Kings would not be alarmed, fearful, nor would they break or destroy it..."

"The ocean can be measured, and Mount Sumeru can be known."

"The realm of the Tathagata's Dharma is rare and inconceivable."

This passage sounds like a boast about the power and majesty of the "Vajra Body of the Tathagata".

If successfully refined, even Mara, the Buddha of Demons, cannot destroy it. It can even shatter Mount Sumeru, the king of mountains that supports the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, with a single breath. It can contain the four great oceans in a single pore, possess an endless lifespan, and grasp the three thousand great worlds in its right palm, cutting off the earth as easily as turning a potter's wheel.

The ocean can be measured in size, and Mount Sumeru can be weighed.

The Dharma of the Tathagata's Vajra Body is immeasurable and inconceivable...

According to Xie Lingxin's understanding, the descriptions in Buddhist scriptures are always exaggerated.

It's often said that online fiction is exaggerated and fantasizing, but the extent of exaggeration in Buddhist scriptures is something even online novels, which are known for their fantasies, can hardly match.

Even if only one-tenth of this description is true... no, even if only one ten-thousandth is true, it would still be incredibly remarkable.

It is far superior to the Ten Directions Grade.

It is at least a primitive and unorthodox view of sexual practices.

So, the real secret and the greatest treasure hidden in this underground palace are actually these few murals.

Whether it was Wu Zetian or Princess Taiping, they had both actually cultivated this "Buddha's Vajra Body".
Even more?
The more Xie Lingxin thought about it, the closer she felt she was to the truth.

But he still had a question in his mind.

"The Four Heavenly Kings remained unperturbed, unfrightened, unbroken, and unharmed..."

Why is the "Four Heavenly Kings" specifically mentioned in the scriptures?
Is it to use the Four Heavenly Kings as a foil?
You're not qualified enough; you've even been calling yourself Buddha.

In this mural, he found subtle references to the Buddha, the celestial maidens, and Mara.

But it seems there's no element of the "Four Heavenly Kings".

Never mind all that. Let's try and see if my thinking is right...

As soon as the thought arose, Xie Lingxin used her mental power to carefully scan every detail of the mural.

At the same time, silently recite the Great Cloud Sutra.

"If any sentient being can, in a single thought, contemplate that the Tathagatas are eternal and unchanging, it is like the autumn moon without any clouds or mist, the clear sky at sunrise, dispelling all darkness and obscurity..."

A single thought remains constant, like the autumn moon free of clouds and mist, the sky clear and the sun just rising...

really.

Several murals were imprinted into his mind.

The mural, which was originally still and quiet, suddenly changed its appearance under the clear blue sky.

The clouds and mist rolled in the sky and slowly dispersed.

Celestial maidens moved among them, chanting sacred hymns.

There is a faint outline of a large Buddha, looking down from beyond the heavens with compassion and solemnity.

for a while.

Sweet dew fell everywhere, and heavenly flowers rained down!
The Buddha's voice is vast and widespread, shaking the world.

"When I enter Nirvana, if anyone hears this sutra, he will be commanded by the divine emperor, all Buddhas, disciples, and the eight classes of spirits to protect the Dharma and rule over the four continents. If any sentient being hears his name, reveres and believes without doubt, he will be free from all fear and disease..."

In the picture, officials, kings from all directions, and envoys from all nations bow down and shout "Long live the Emperor!"
"I shall become the God-Emperor and rule over the world!"

"Long live! Long live!"

As soon as Xie Lingxin had a thought, all sorts of visualizations and images appeared spontaneously, completely beyond his control.

He was like an observer watching a movie scene.

Looking at this magnificent and awe-inspiring scene, it was truly breathtaking.

The scene suddenly shifts, from the heavens to the earth, and then to the gods on earth, swiftly passing through the divine streets and people from all nations, heading straight into the imperial city.

We rushed past Dingding Gate, Tianshu, Mingtang, and so on, until we reached a towering building that seemed to pierce the clouds, inscribed with four characters—

The Towering Pagoda!

The rooftop, reaching into the clouds, was shrouded in mist and smoke.

A lone figure stands with arms outstretched.

It was as if they were receiving the worship of heaven and earth, and all nations of the world.

God Emperor!

The thought flashed through my mind, and the camera zoomed in suddenly.

She initially thought it was Princess Taiping, but the moment she saw clearly, Xie Lingxin cried out in surprise... No!

They have already called out.

"what!"

As he opened his eyes, the power of his mind dissipated, and his thoughts returned from the mural.

Standing before the mural, it seemed as if nothing had happened.

But Xie Lingxin looked dazed.

The "God Emperor" who just stood atop the towering pagoda, receiving the worship of all nations from heaven and earth... was clearly himself!
That face, so handsome... there's no mistake!
"No wonder...no wonder..."

Xie Lingxin muttered to herself.

Anyone who experienced that scene just now will find it hard to forget.

Even without ambition, ambition can be fostered.

Standing atop the towering pagoda, overlooking the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity, countless beings worship and shout "Long live the Emperor!"

Regardless of gender, who wouldn't be captivated?
Xie Lingxin was initially feeling a bit smug, but the moment she remembered where she was, she suddenly snapped back to reality.

What kind of God-Emperor? What kind of supreme ruler of the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity?
Wasn't Wu Zetian amazing? Where is she now?
Princess Taiping was no weakling either, was she? Where is she now?
This underground palace, though magnificent and grand, exudes a sense of desolation and sorrow.

No matter how illustrious you were in life, you are now nothing more than a handful of dust.

alert!

Perhaps this is itself a trap, a method of self-cultivation within this visualization diagram.

Only by upholding one's original aspiration and remaining as immovable, indestructible, and unbreakable as diamond can one truly cultivate the Vajra body of the Tathagata!
If you persevere, this will become a stone that tempers your soul.

If he couldn't hold out, the examples of Wu Zetian and Empress Taiping would serve as cautionary tales for him.

After calming down a bit, I once again immersed myself in my consciousness.

Everything I just saw has already disappeared.

only……

A faint, ethereal figure hovered above the spiritual platform and the consciousness of the Thunder Ancestor.

Quietly, without a sound, as if it were an illusion.

Is it really... the Dharmakaya?
【Buddha Descends to Rule the World: 0.01/100 (Wild Wilderness Grade)】

"?!"

It really is a concept drawing of the Wilderness Realm...

Why isn't it the Vajra Body of the Tathagata?

Why is it 100?

Are all wild and untamed items like this?

Am I not of average aptitude, so I can't learn the techniques and supernatural powers of the tenth grade or higher?

A series of question marks emerged in Xie Lingxin's mind.

Therefore, the "Illustrated Sutra of the Great Emperor" truly removed any obstacles to his spiritual practice.

Not only can he learn anything instantly, but even the limitations of his innate abilities have long been broken... or rather, they simply no longer exist?

Dharmakaya...

According to the federal system, this is just one way of putting it.

There is another, more commonly used and popular term... Yuan Shen (元神)!
That's something that can only be forged by breaking through the sixth level of the mind!

So what am I doing now?

"what happened to you?"

Leng Qingci was just awakened by his soft exclamation. She walked over and asked in a gentle voice.

(End of this chapter)