Journey to the West Arrives: Start by becoming an apprentice of the Tongtian Sect Leader!

Bodhi Buddha originally wanted to say a few words to boost morale in front of the Buddhas of Mount Ling, since Mount Ling had indeed suffered a great loss this time.

Although Dipankara Buddha did not perish, it was no different from him.

Dipankara Buddha lost his magical treasure, and his cultivation level plummeted, causing him to leap to the early stage of Quasi-Saint...

Just as Bodhi Buddha was about to speak, he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of energy at the entrance of Mount Ling, and this energy belonged to none other than Kunpeng.

Kunpeng was protected by the Buddha of Guidance on the battlefield. Because the Three Pure Ones' Three Corpses triggered the phantom of the Heaven-Opening Axe, Zhenyuan Daxian withdrew the Earth Book Formation, allowing Kunpeng to escape the battlefield.

After being recruited by the Buddha of Guidance, Kunpeng didn't hesitate much and immediately prepared to go to the Western Paradise to take a look...

As for Beihai...

Kunpeng has decided not to go back for now!

First of all, there's nothing particularly important in Beihai; it's just a Taoist temple.

Secondly... Kunpeng was really worried that if he returned to the North Sea, he wouldn't be able to get out. What if that madman Zhen Yuanzi went to the North Sea and blocked the gate?

Once the Earth Book Formation is activated, won't I be trapped in the North Sea waiting to die?!

So Kunpeng only pondered for a moment, then without saying a word, headed straight for the Western Spirit Mountain...

Kunpeng had many plans in mind when he came to the West this time.

At this moment, Kunpeng had already figured it out. The reason why the two Western Saints had made it clear that he was related to the death of Hongyun Patriarch was to make Zhen Yuanzi and himself mortal enemies in order to recruit him.

Since that's the case, then I'll grant the wishes of the two Western Saints.

It's just one more enemy; going to the Western Paradise won't be a loss for me.

Anyway, this Journey to the West tribulation is ordained by Heaven, and the West will prosper. When the time comes, I just need to be like I was in the ancient Demon Court: rush to the front when there are benefits, and let others take the lead when there are dangers.

When the West prospers, I will reap enormous benefits!

In addition to the benefits of the Journey to the West, Kunpeng also set his sights on the Buddhahood of Dipankara Buddha, the Buddha of the past.

If Dipankara Buddha's cultivation had not been damaged and his magic treasures had not been lost, Kunpeng would not have targeted him.

However, the current Dipankara Buddha is only at the early stage of Quasi-Saint. With his strength at the early stage of Quasi-Saint, he simply cannot bear the karma and merits of one of the Three Buddhas of the West.

At that point, even the Western Paradise might have to reconsider this matter...

There are only two ways to resolve this matter. One is to use innate spiritual treasures and a vast amount of merit to help Dipankara Buddha sever his three corpses again, allowing his cultivation to return to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

However, this would consume a massive amount of merit and two innate spiritual treasures. Most importantly, even though Dipankara Buddha was at the peak of Quasi-Saint before, it would still take time to sever the Three Corpses again.

Modern Western Buddhism might not even have time to wait for Dipankara Buddha…

Therefore, Kunpeng felt that this was his best opportunity.

His cultivation level was at the peak of Quasi-Saint. As long as he joined the Western Paradise, he would be the best candidate to become the Buddha of the past among the Three Buddhas.

As a primordial deity, the Kunpeng is naturally not a mindless being...

Although he wanted to become one of the three Buddhas of Mount Ling, he couldn't act like a reckless fool and immediately tell the two Western Saints about this matter, or ask Dipankara Buddha for the position of Buddha.

Kunpeng also needs to plan this matter carefully.

Although Kunpeng was not from Mount Ling, he had some understanding of Western Buddhism...

After all, the Western Spirit Mountain is one of the top powers in the prehistoric world.

In Kunpeng's understanding, the supreme beings of Western Buddhism are undoubtedly the Two Saints of the West. However, these saints do not usually show themselves, so the actual controller of Mount Ling is the Three Buddhas.

Among the three Buddhas, the Tathagata Buddha wields the greatest power.

Secondly, there is Maitreya Buddha, who is the future Buddha.

Dipankara Buddha again...

These three Buddhas each represent one of three forces.

Although both are Buddhas of Mount Ling, Kunpeng knows that Tathagata Buddha, also known as Many Treasures Tathagata, was a traitor to the Jie Sect back then.

Maitreya Buddha is a disciple of the two Western Saints, belonging to the indigenous school of Western Buddhism…

Although both Dipankara Buddha and Tathagata Buddha were traitors to the Xuanmen sect, they were different. Dipankara Buddha was a traitor to the Chan sect, and there were many Chan sect disciples on Mount Ling. Dipankara Buddha had always had a close relationship with these Chan sect disciples.

This has led to the subtle formation of three factions in the Western Spirit Mountain...

Among them, the Tathagata Buddha is the present Buddha and the person in charge of Mount Ling today, but he has the least influence on the surface.

On the surface, it seems that the power that Dipankara Buddha, a past Buddha, could gather was actually greater than that of the Buddha Tathagata…

Thinking of this, Kunpeng felt that he might be able to test the Buddha's abilities.

If we can cooperate with the Buddha, it will benefit both of us!

If one could become a Buddha of the past, one could then support this Buddha of the present.

At that time, even the Buddha Tathagata would have gained an assistance.

And his desire to become a Buddha of the past also required the support of the Tathagata Buddha…

If the Buddha Tathagata intervenes before the two saints, and with my own efforts, how can Dipankara Buddha, now only at the early stage of Quasi-Saint, possibly fight against me, Kunpeng?!

Thinking about this, Kunpeng became even more excited and had already drafted his next plan.

He tested the Buddha, and together they seized the Buddhahood from Dipankara Buddha. This was his first step.

As for what happens next…

That means taking advantage of whatever benefits are available.

Kunpeng never felt that his thoughts were immoral. After all, they were originally the two Western Saints who had plotted against him first. Was there anything wrong with him getting some benefits from the West?

The Kunpeng moved with incredible speed, arriving at the Western Spirit Mountain in the blink of an eye.

Looking at the magnificent and resplendent Mount Ling, Kunpeng couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

One can only say that it truly lives up to its reputation as a great religion of saints…

Compared to this sacred mountain, my own Beihai seemed like a rural village.

This is the profound wisdom of a sage!

Amitabha Buddha~~

"It is truly a blessing for the West and a joy for Mount Ling that Fellow Daoist Kunpeng is willing to come!"

Immediately afterwards, the spiritual mountain space rippled and the gate opened.

Bodhi Buddha stood at the very front of all the Buddhas, followed by the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and so on from Vulture Peak...

Seeing this, Kunpeng felt quite pleased with himself.

It seems that the Sage Zhunti still cares about himself quite a bit.

Otherwise, why would they have put on such a grand show?

So Kunpeng also started to put on a show of prestige.

He actually put his hands together and bowed to the Bodhi Buddha in a Buddhist salute…

Amitabha Buddha~

"The sage himself came to greet me; Kunpeng was filled with extreme fear and trepidation."