Primordial Era: Exceptional Comprehension, Destroying Buzhou Mountain at the Start

Chapter 303 A Master of Both Literary and Martial Arts, the Jie Sect Suffers a Superficial Defeat but Wins Secretly, the Jie Sect in the Primordial World

The Buddha is right. Humanity, having developed to this point, has never restricted its own people from joining other factions. After all, humanity's heritage is passed down through civilization, and its teachings are based on shared beliefs.

This has led many humans to still identify as human even after joining other factions, and to remember that they are human.

Therefore, the human race specially dispatched many of its members to join various major forces, relying on the resources of these forces to cultivate the human race, and gradually gained control of many of these forces.

For example, within the Heavenly Court, the human race occupies a significant position.

However, while the human race has taken this step and even released many prodigies, they are not about to abandon those like Di Xiao. Most of the true prodigies of the human race will be drawn into the Fire Cloud Cave, becoming part of the human race's foundation.

If what Buddha said was true, Li Shimin had nothing to say.

Since the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the human race has been cultivating its members in this way. There are no restrictions on humans joining various major powers, nor does the human race mind serving these powers.

Therefore, the human race can be seen in all factions throughout the primordial world. The human race itself does not restrict its members, nor does it use them to influence or divide these factions. In fact, at times, the human race even provides support to its members.

Therefore, the major powers are not overly wary of humans joining their ranks. Of course, while the major powers are not wary of humans joining their ranks, they still impose certain restrictions. For example, the core of each major power remains itself.

For example, within the Heavenly Court, the most central figure remains Haotian, along with the disciples of the three religions.

For example, in Buddhism, the core lineage is still that of the Tathagata, or the disciples of Amitabha and Cundi.

In short, humanity and the various major powers have achieved a delicate balance and cooperation.

Now, the Buddha has left behind a legacy, bestowing it upon Emperor Xiao, thus establishing a positive connection with him. It would be perfectly reasonable for Emperor Xiao to consider Buddhism when choosing to join any of the major powers.

Li Shimin genuinely couldn't refute the explanation given by the Buddha. However, he still felt something was amiss: "The Buddha's high regard for Hou Dixiao, the wise ruler of our Great Tang, is truly a blessing for our Tang. But can you be certain that the inheritance you bestowed is merely to establish a good karmic connection? And that it doesn't involve any so-called Buddhist karma?"

"Of course not. I just have high hopes for Di Xiao." Tathagata said with a smile, as if he really did have high hopes for Di Xiao.

Even so, Li Shimin dared not believe it. Instead, he was filled with vigilance, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't figure out what Buddha was planning.

After a final conversation, the matter ended without resolution. The Buddha then departed.

Even after the Buddha left, Li Shimin's expression remained complex, his eyes cautious. "I have a feeling something is amiss about this matter. No one gives away a free lunch, especially not something like this."

"Your Majesty, I also believe there must be some conspiracy involved. Especially since the Tathagata entered Buddhism, his scheming and planning have been terrifying. In just a few hundred million years, he has firmly grasped control over the entire Buddhist community. He has even excluded the direct disciples of the two saints, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Cundi Buddha, as well as Maitreya Buddha, from Buddhism, turning them into wandering Buddhists."

"Such a scheme should not be underestimated."

Xue Rengui was well aware that the Buddha was not someone to be trifled with. This was a being who, with a mere smile, had seized control of Buddhism.

Consider the countless efforts and even grand vows that Jieyin and Zhunti put into establishing Buddhism. In the end, it didn't fall into the hands of their own direct disciples, but rather into the hands of Tathagata, whose predecessor was the chief disciple of the Jie Sect. This is enough to make one understand how terrifying Tathagata is.

Even today, rumors circulate that the three sects of Chan and Jie, who once dominated the primordial world, seem to have declined. In reality, they are even more terrifying. In particular, the Jie sect, which appeared to have been defeated back then, is now the most powerful sect.

Among the major powers today, the Heavenly Court appears to be centered around the Human Sect and the Chan Sect, with various disciples of the Chan Sect even dominating the Six Emperors. However, the disciples of the Jie Sect are the ones who control the Heavenly Court. These Jie Sect disciples, by controlling the Heavenly Court, have to some extent sidelined the Jade Emperor and the disciples of the Chan Sect.

Within the vast power of Buddhism, it is now dominated by the Tathagata. The Tathagata was once Duobao, the chief disciple of the Jie Sect. Under his control, Buddhism, with the former three thousand mortals of the Jie Sect at its core, completely controls both the Buddhist community and its people.

Among the remaining humans, countless disciples belonged to the Jie Sect. This is because the last remaining member of the Jie Sect, the Holy Mother Wudang, founded the Shangqing Maoshan lineage and the Shangqing Celestial Master's Mansion lineage…

Many sects are under the Jie Sect, and they have recruited and taught countless humans.

Secondly, the Wu and Yao tribes, who had taken refuge in Beiju Luzhou, had a close relationship with the Jie Sect. After all, the Jie Sect had once included many Yao members.

It seems that in the present day, only the cycle of reincarnation and the underworld are involved, with the Jie Sect having the least involvement. Yet, even so, there is a Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva from Buddhism. And this Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva also belongs to the lineage of the Tathagata.

Upon closer examination, although the Jie Sect appears to have declined, it is actually scattered throughout the prehistoric world and can still shake the prehistoric world.

Of course, the Jie Sect and the Buddha are too far removed from the current Emperor Xiao.

Xue Rengui and Li Shimin have been talking for a long time, but they still haven't figured out what Buddha wants to do.

In the end, Li Shimin could only instruct, "Rengui, the matter of Dixiao is not to be taken lightly. Protect him carefully, lest Buddha take advantage of any loopholes. Especially now, put Dixiao in Chang'an City first. I think that even if Buddha is unparalleled in his scheming, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly in Chang'an City."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly protect Di Xiao. However, Di Xiao cannot stay in Chang'an forever without ever leaving the city," Xue Rengui said, also feeling troubled.

"I will send a message to the Fire Cloud Cave to inquire of the sages there for any brilliant strategies," Li Shimin said. Xue Rengui could only nod repeatedly. However, Li Shimin then added, "By the way, the next martial arts examination is approaching. Let Di Xiao participate; it will give him more experience."

Xue Rengui nodded, said nothing more, and took his leave.

When Xue Rengui returned to his residence, he saw Di Xiao focused on his cultivation.

He greatly admired Di Xiao's quality of not letting any opportunity for cultivation slip by.

Upon sensing Xue Rengui's arrival, Di Xiao stopped and asked, "General, about my matter..."

"His Majesty has communicated with Buddha, but he still can't figure out what Buddha wants to do. So, you should stay in Chang'an for the time being and not go out casually. I think there shouldn't be any problems. Secondly, the Great Tang's annual civil and military examination, which takes place every thousand years, is about to begin. You could participate." Xue Rengui said with a hint of excitement.

"The Grand Civil and Military Examination? Is it the Imperial Examination and the Military Examination?" Di Xiao naturally knew about the Imperial Examination and the Military Examination; he had even thought of obtaining cultivation methods through this route back then. But Di Xiao remembered that it was held once every hundred years.

Back then, I felt that a century was too long, so I chose to give it up and join the army directly. How come now there's someone who excels in both civil and military affairs?

(End of this chapter)