Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 383 Mahayana Buddhism's Recognition by the Heavenly Way

Zhao Gongming was initially somewhat confused as to why, after the Investiture of the Gods, the Western Sect wanted to break away from the behemoth that was Xuanmen and establish its own independent sect.

According to the original timeline, the Investiture of the Gods was a great victory for the Chan Sect, the Western Sect, and the Human Sect, while the Jie Sect suffered a crushing defeat.

The Western religion's decision to break away from Taoism and establish Buddhism should be seen as a proactive move to detach itself from Taoism and create a new world for the future development of the Western religion.

Now, the Western Sect is forced into a corner. With the Xuanmen sect, led by the Jie Sect, the Western Sect knows it is no longer a match for the Jie Sect.

In order to seize the opportunity for the great rise of the West, he took a risky move and rebelled against Taoism to establish Buddhism.

Although the final result is the same, they are fundamentally different.

The changes in the two Western Saints also shocked many powerful figures on Mount Qi. Some veteran powerful figures, such as Styx, Queen Mother of the West, and Zhen Yuanzi, seemed to have noticed something as well, their eyes showing undisguised shock, as well as some admiration.

The two Western saints were utterly shameless, but when it came to revitalizing the West, they were more determined than ever before, and their will remained unchanged despite all the hardships.

The golden light emanating from Zhunti and Jieyin grew increasingly intense, gradually engulfing the two saints completely. A dozen breaths passed.

The already intense golden light finally began to dissipate, vanishing completely in just a few breaths. The saints and the thousands of powerful beings from the primordial era on Mount Qi were all filled with extreme shock.

The two Western Saints who once stood are no longer visible.

In turn, two large monks appeared, dressed in seven-colored robes and with shiny scalps.

Zhunti and Jieyin looked each other up and down, seemingly quite satisfied with their current appearance.

Jieyin stepped forward, followed by Zhunti, standing side by side with resolute eyes and indescribably firm voices, as if nothing could change their demeanor even if the heavens and earth collapsed.

"I am the Western Sage, Cundi!"

"I am the Sage Who Guides the West!"

"We two, having secluded ourselves in the Western Land to study the eight hundred unorthodox paths of the West, have finally achieved some success. Today, on Mount Qi, we formally announce that the Western Religion has broken away from the Xuanmen camp and has changed its name to Mahayana Buddhism. I, Zhunti, am the ancestor of all Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism, and I, Jieyin, am Amitabha Buddha of Mahayana Buddhism!"

"Buddhism, stand firm!"

Zhunti and Jieyin's eyes were firm, and their voices resounded throughout the Three Realms, clearly reaching the ears of everyone in the Three Realms.

After a long while, there was still no response from the Heavenly Dao in the Thirty-Three Heavens. Zhunti and Jieyin panicked. If the Heavenly Dao did not respond, then Mahayana Buddhism would be illegitimate and they would be in a difficult situation.

Fortunately, Zhunti and Jieyin's worries were unnecessary. A dozen or so breaths later, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded in the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Golden auspicious omens surged forth, and two golden beams of light descended into the bodies of Zhunti and Jieyin, helping them completely cleanse themselves of the Xuanmen aura.

In the East, which is now the Eastern Continent of Victory, the Xuanmen Qi and fortune manifested and trembled incessantly.

Then a portion suddenly separated and fell into the West.

The Way of Heaven is impartial. Since the Western religions rebelled against Taoism and established Buddhism, the share of the Taoist fortune they occupied naturally had to be transferred to the present Mahayana Buddhism.

Countless Western Buddhist disciples solemnly and devoutly clasped their hands together, silently reciting, "From this day forward, we are no longer of the Xuanmen lineage, but disciples of Mahayana Buddhism!"

Golden rays of light naturally arose from their bodies, and their Taoist robes disappeared, replaced by the same kasaya worn by Zhunti and Jieyin.

His thick, black hair fell down his scalp in a rustling sound, leaving his scalp smooth and pleasing to the eye. His aura also changed, becoming completely different from that of the Xuanmen sect.

With this, the rebellion of Western religions against Taoism and the establishment of Buddhism officially came to an end.

The fortunes of the Xuanmen sect have been lost, and all the saints have been affected to varying degrees, including the Taiqing Dao.

"What has the Xuanmen sect done to wrong your two junior brothers? Why did the Western Sect betray the Xuanmen sect?!"

Yuanshi Tianzun's face was cold, and the phantom of the Pangu Banner appeared and disappeared behind him. "Betrayal of the Xuanmen, betrayal of our teacher, Zhunti, Jieyin, what exactly do you mean by this?"

Even Tongtian's face darkened, and he coldly stared at Zhunti and Jieyin, simply because the two of them had done something extremely unethical.

Zhunti and Jieyin, with solemn and dignified appearances, clasped their hands together in exceptional piety. "It is indeed our fault that we caused the decline of the Xuanmen's fortune, but all of this was for the sake of the West. Please forgive us, fellow disciples."

"As for betrayal, where does that come from? The doctrines of our Western Religion were originally created by relying on eight hundred unorthodox schools. Now that we have established Mahayana Buddhism, it is merely to acknowledge our ancestors and return to our roots. As for the Dao Ancestor, once a teacher, always a teacher. The Dao Ancestor will always be our teacher. I ask my fellow disciples not to deliberately smear our Mahayana Buddhism."

Yuanshi Qi's face turned ashen. He had thought that Zhunti would change after he led the rebel Xuan to establish Buddhism, but to his surprise, not only did he not change, but his shamelessness only grew.

Taiqing waved his hand and said, "The matter of your Western sect betraying the Xuan and establishing Buddhism is not up to you alone. The billions of cultivators in the Three Realms will provide the answer."

"Now that the Investiture of the Gods is over, this old Taoist will not stay any longer."

After Taiqing finished speaking, he mounted the green ox and disappeared in a few breaths.

After Taiqing left, Nuwa shook her head slightly, got up to say goodbye to everyone, and then left directly.

After the two saints left, Tongtian and Zhao Gongming did not linger any longer and left together with all the disciples of the Jie Sect.

In just over ten breaths, Qishan, once bustling with people and filled with noise, had become quiet and deserted again.

Only Yuanshi, the two Western Saints, and their disciples remained.

Zhunti's face suddenly turned indignant, and he clenched his fists. "I never imagined that Shen Gongbao and Jiang Ziya were both people planted by the Jie Sect! How despicable!"

Chan, the Western religion, despite its meticulous planning, never foresaw that even its own disciples, the Flying Bears, would be corrupted.

Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent with a gloomy face as he conferred the titles of gods.

Not only did the Chan Sect not get any of the three Emperor positions, but even some of the higher-level divine positions were all taken by the Jie Sect. How can they continue to compete in the future?

However, the only thing that could give Yuanshi some peace of mind was that his outstanding disciples, Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Taiyi, and Yuding, were still around.

The situation of the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, is much better than that of the Chan Sect, although the three great emperor positions have not fallen into the hands of the Western Sect either.

However, the Western religion has already won by betraying the Xuanxue sect and establishing Mahayana Buddhism, and has also received a personal promise from the Taoist patriarch that it will flourish in the next great eon.

Yuanshi glanced coldly at the two Western Saints, then waved his sleeve and left. The cooperative relationship between the two sides collapsed suddenly after the Investiture of the Gods!

Jieyin watched Yuanshi's departing figure with a detached gaze, murmuring, "It's time for our Mahayana Buddhist venerable one to return to his rightful place."

Zhunti frowned and said, "Senior brother, what about Yuanshi?"

Jieyin smiled and said, "Don't worry, the seed of Buddhahood has been planted. The dissatisfaction in your heart will only grow day by day, and there won't be any problems."

The two Western Saints exchanged a glance, then transformed into a streak of light, leading their disciples toward Mount Sumeru.

Although the Investiture of the Gods has ended, there is still much for the Western Religion, no, Mahayana Buddhism, to do.

To promote the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, spread it throughout the four continents, recruit disciples, attract talent, strengthen Mahayana Buddhism, and incidentally, establish temples!

(End of this chapter)