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

Chapter 385 The World's Degeneration: The Venerable Buddhist

Burning Lamp keenly sensed that the world's level had dropped, the innate spiritual energy was deteriorating, the innate spiritual charm was decreasing, and the rare and precious materials were also decreasing.

The days when cultivators, like those before the primordial world was shattered, could occasionally break through a powerful innate formation and obtain a top-grade innate spiritual treasure are gone forever.

The changes in the overall environment have made it increasingly difficult for cultivators to move forward. Although it has only been a thousand years since the primordial world was shattered, and it is not yet clear what will happen, Randeng is certain that cultivation will only become more and more difficult in the future.

Making a choice at this point is imperative!

Randeng's words echoed heavily in Cihang's heart, but Cihang still hesitated. "I understand what Master Randeng is saying, but Master Randeng, betraying a sage is a grave sin, given your character."

Ran Dong coldly replied, "The Western sages have already said that as long as we go there, we will immediately become elders of Mahayana Buddhism. Does the fact that Kunlun Mountain has sages mean that the West doesn't have any?"

"Furthermore, when the primordial world was shattered, the Dao Ancestor personally stated that within countless eons, sages must not intervene in the primordial world. No matter how bold a sage may be, could they possibly disobey the Dao Ancestor's words?"

Cihang suddenly recalled his days on Kunlun Mountain. Although the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun were all exceptionally talented and blessed, from the perspective of a sage, he naturally chose the best among the best, favoring only disciples with outstanding talents such as Guangchengzi and Chijingzi, while ignoring the rest.

Fortunately, Cihang and the others also attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm through their own efforts, but the path to becoming a Quasi-Saint was not so easy.

If one relies on self-study in isolation, it's impossible to make any progress in who knows how long it will take. But if one joins Mahayana Buddhism...

Cihang suddenly raised his head, made up his mind, and said, "Teacher Randeng, let's go together to Wulong Mountain Yunxiao Cave, Jiugong Mountain, and Baihe Cave."

Yunxiao Cave and Baihe Cave are the sacred sites of Manjushri and Samantabhadra, respectively.

A smile finally appeared on Ran Deng's face. "Good junior brother, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

After packing up, Cihang Zhenren and Randeng went to find Manjushri and Samantabhadra without stopping. The two received eight hundred unorthodox Western cultivation methods from Randeng, and their cultivation recovered very quickly. Seeing that Randeng and Cihang had made up their minds to go to the West, they all agreed.

Now that almost half of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are on the list, and the Sage is biased towards Guang Chengzi and the others, there is no point in staying in the Chan Sect anymore. It would be better to go to the West and try your luck!

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, there is a golden and dazzling world, which is the supreme Buddhist kingdom jointly created by Zhunti and Jieyin, claiming to be able to contain all the bliss in the world.

Within the Supreme Buddha Kingdom, everything was bathed in golden light, with waves of radiant light washing over you. The atmosphere was serene and gentle, and being there seemed to dissolve and vanish all your worries and anxieties.

The Supreme Buddha Kingdom had just been opened, and it appeared empty everywhere. However, in the center of the Buddha Kingdom, there was an old golden tree that took root in the heart of the Buddha Kingdom.

The old tree had gnarled branches and lush foliage. Its golden leaves, as if crafted from pure gold, shone brightly. A rich aura of Taoism emanated from it; it was none other than the Bodhi tree, a treasure of Mahayana Buddhism.

Under the Bodhi tree, Zhunti and Jieyin sat cross-legged, making a gesture of holding up a flower. Their gestures and movements no longer showed their shameless faces, but rather a state of being without sorrow or joy, without color or form.

Suddenly, Zhunti opened his eyes, his face revealing immense joy, instantly shattering his previous solemn and indifferent demeanor. "Senior brother, good news! Great news! The Chan Sect's Randeng has taken action!"

Jieyin immediately opened her eyes, "Really?"

Zhunti affirmed, "The news from Bodhi Seed is undoubtedly true."

A smile appeared on Jieyin's face. "It seems Heaven intends to help the West prosper!"

Although Mahayana Buddhism was established, it still needed a Buddha to suppress its fortune. This was a great opportunity for Dipankara Buddha to join him.

On Mount Sumeru in the Western Land, the incarnations of Cundi and Jieyin sat beside the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. After a short while, the White Lotus Boy respectfully approached the two saints and said, "I, the Holy One, the Daoist Ran Deng of the Chan Sect, the True Man Cihang, the True Man Samantabhadra, and the True Man Manjushri, have come to pay my respects."

With a wave of his hand, he said, "Let them in."

Bai Lian nodded and withdrew. A short while later, Randeng, along with Cihang and the other three, stepped onto the summit of Mount Sumeru. They bowed to Zhunti and Jieyin, and said in unison, "Randeng, Cihang, and Manjushri pay their respects to the two Western Saints."

After saying this, Dipankara stretched out his hand, and a golden Bodhi seed flew up from his palm and slowly landed in Cundi's hand.

"Mahayana Buddhism welcomes four fellow practitioners to join us."

Zhunti and Jieyin smiled slightly at the four, including Randeng, their understanding unspoken.

Not long after, the resolute voices of the four disciples, including Dipankara, echoed on Mount Sumeru: "I, Dipankara, the Vice Leader of the Chan Sect, hereby withdraw from the Chan Sect and join Mahayana Buddhism. I am now the Ancient Buddha Dipankara of Buddhism!"

"I am Cihang Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect. I have now withdrawn from the Chan Sect and joined Mahayana Buddhism. I am now Guanyin Bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism!"

"I am Manjushri, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect. I have now withdrawn from the Chan Sect and joined Mahayana Buddhism. I am now Manjushri Bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism!"

"I am Samantabhadra, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect. I have now withdrawn from the Chan Sect and joined Mahayana Buddhism. I am now Samantabhadra Bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism!"

Four voices, each louder than the last, resounded from Mount Sumeru, spreading throughout the Three Realms and reaching the ears of every cultivator.

The countless cultivators in the Three Realms suddenly stopped what they were doing, their faces showing astonishment.

When the cultivators first heard this, they thought they had misheard. How could the dignified Vice Leader of the Chan Sect, a Quasi-Saint Grand Master, have joined the Western Mahayana Buddhism?

But the voices of Cihang, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra that followed surprised countless cultivators in the Three Realms even more.

Dipankara is one thing, but who are Cihang, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra?

That was a direct descendant of the Chan Sect, one of the twelve true disciples under the Primordial Sage, and one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun.

Looking across the vast wilderness, who would dare to impersonate them?

Countless powerful beings hesitated for only a moment before gazing towards Mount Sumeru, the sacred land in the west.

A thousand years ago, two Western saints betrayed Taoism and established Buddhism. Now, the Vice Master of the Burning Lamp Sect has brought three Kunlun Golden Immortals to join Mahayana Buddhism. Just thinking about it, there must be something fishy going on here.

At this moment, the gazes of countless powerful beings were cast upon Mount Sumeru.

Then, a rich and intense golden light emanated from the bodies of the three: the Taoist Ran Deng, Ci Hang, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra.

Above the four people was the vast expanse of Mahayana Buddhist aura!

The golden aura seemed to transform into a long river, constantly churning, and the extremely rich aura surged into the four people, causing their aura to rapidly converge with Mahayana Buddhism!

The Taoist robes on the four men gradually fell apart, and gold-inlaid and jade-embroidered kasayas were draped over their bodies.

Their thick, black hair fell to the ground, and in an instant, the four people's attire perfectly transitioned from Taoist to Buddhist!

(End of this chapter)