Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect-Chapter 383 - 311 [The Great Calamity of the Buddhist Sect, Luring the Snake out of its Hole] (Request Subscription)

Chapter 383: Chapter 311 [The Great Calamity of the Buddhist Sect, Luring the Snake out of its Hole] (Request Subscription)

Although the various factions within the Buddhist sect have different ideologies and some conflicts, if not driven by someone, they will not erupt in the short term.

On this point, Jieyin Daoist is very certain!

The concepts of Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism originated from him and Zhunti Daoist, Zen Sect’s ideas from Ci Hang and Wenshu, Pu Xian, etc., Huayan Sect’s concepts from Ksitigarbha Daoist, while Dharma Essence Sect and Esoteric Sect’s ideas originated from Randeng Daoist and the Great Brahma...

Behind each Buddhist philosophy or every branch of the Buddhist sect, there is a Saint or several Great Divine Ability Cultivators.

For example, Zen Sect, since Ci Hang and others ultimately came from the Chan Sect, the Zen Sect’s ideas inevitably mix in some of the Chan Sect’s doctrines.

Another example is the Esoteric Sect. Since the Great Brahma and others came from the Asura Clan and were influenced by Minghe Daoist, the Esoteric Sect’s ideas appear particularly decisive and combat-oriented.

This is both good and bad!

Just like within the Immortal Dao, evolving into the Five Immortals of Zhou Tian and the Nine Immortals of Primordial, new philosophies can elevate the fortune of the Buddhist sect to a new level.

However, if not handled properly, it may fall apart, leading the Buddhist sect to decline.

Ksitigarbha Daoist slightly frowned and looked at Jieyin Daoist, saying, "Teacher, who do you think is behind driving the conflict over Buddhist philosophies?"

"Is it those few from the Taoist sect?"

In recent years, although the Buddhist sect has thrived, the Three Taoist Sects have always been above the Buddhist sect, especially the Jie Sect founded by the Tongtian Sect Master, whose four Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortals can rival the entire Buddhist sect.

Taoism and the Chan Sect should not be underestimated either.

In Taoism, Taiqing Laozi is unfathomable, and Tai Xuan is also profoundly deep, while Xuan Dou and Donghua are potential future seekers of truth.

Within the Chan Sect, Yuanshi Tianzun, who controls the Heavenly Dao, is unpredictable. Yun Zhongzi attained the Way and became a Saint, and awakened the memories belonging to Hong Yun Ancestor, a karma that Jieyin and Zhunti still owe the Chan Sect.

"I don’t think so!"

Jieyin Daoist shook his head: "With the great enemy before us, those few Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortals in the Taoist sect would not do such foolish things now!"

Among the Three Pure Ones, Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun are both extremely adept at strategizing.

And though the Tongtian Sect Master does not like scheming much, Xuanqing is no easy character. Not only can he use the Fate Dao to deduce the future, but he also always likes to hide, revealing nothing of his depths.

But to face the upcoming great calamity, the Three Pure Ones initiated the gathering of the Saints, conceding some benefits to encourage the continuous emergence of Saints in the Primordial World; at this critical juncture, they would certainly not trouble the Buddhist sect.

In terms of position, Jieyin Daoist still trusts the Three Pure Ones and others more.

"Then who is it?"

Ksitigarbha Daoist glanced towards the Netherworld, then shook his head: "The Witch Clan? They now have ten Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortals, as strong as the Taoist sect, with no need to use such tactics!"

"Moreover, the Witch Clan has always favored speaking through strength, so it’s unlikely they would play with schemes and intrigues!"

"Could it be the Demon Clan?"

Ksitigarbha Daoist couldn’t help but look toward Jieyin Daoist and Zhunti Daoist, knowing well that the Buddhist sect has some karma with Kunpeng, Donghuang Taiyi, and Emperor Jun.

The karma with Kunpeng stems from the past Purple Cloud Palace, where Jieyin took his seat.

And the karma with Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi comes from the Ten Suns’ celestial patrol, during the Witch Demon Calamity, where Jieyin and Zhunti schemed much against the Demon Clan.

After all...

Without the decline of the Witch and Demon Clans, the rise of the Western region is fundamentally impossible.

"Just wait and observe!"

Zhunti Daoist gave a light cough, not dwelling on this issue. In the past, to rejuvenate the Western region, he accumulated a lot of karma with numerous beings.

Yun Zhongzi, Zhen Yuanzi, Kunpeng, Emperor Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Minghe...

Even he himself does not know how many Great Powers he has unknowingly offended!

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Under the deliberate indulgence of Jieyin and Zhunti, the conflict of Buddhist ideologies grew increasingly fierce, with some even clamoring for the abdication of Golden Cicada.

Mile, Mahasthamaprapta, and Jin Naluo—these direct disciples of the Buddhist sect, now the mainstay, have been thrust into the spotlight.

Many elders of the Buddhist sect believe they three are more suitable to lead the Buddhist sect.

And those cultivators who later joined the Buddhist sect, or Great Divine Ability practitioners in disguise, also hope to take advantage of the sect’s power shift to gain more fortune, pushing from behind the scenes.

Thus, under the push of many Great Divine Ability practitioners, Golden Cicada, unable to bear it, proposed to host the Ullambana Assembly in the Buddha Realm to debate on Buddhist teachings. If anyone could surpass him in Buddhist law, he would step down and let a worthy successor take over, emulating Randeng Ancient Buddha by relinquishing the position of Buddha!

This announcement shocked the world, and countless Buddhist disciples gathered at Mount Sumeru, guided into the Buddha Realm by Venerables Anan and Kashyapa.

They came just to witness the grand occasion!

In the eyes of many Buddhist disciples, the debates on Buddhist teachings by the various Buddhas are akin to the teachings of a Saint, and this debate concerns the entire future of the Buddhist sect.

Except for a few dedicated cultivators, all cultivators above Golden Immortal in the Buddhist sect gathered in the Buddha Realm, radiating Buddha Light across countless worlds.

Mile was the first to challenge Golden Cicada: "I dare to ask the Buddha of Sandalwood Merit, what is Buddha?"

What is Buddha?

This has been a long-debated question within the Buddhist sect. Some believe that possessing vast Divine Skills and the ability to save all beings in the Primordial is Buddha!

Others believe that sacrificing oneself for righteousness, like Ksitigarbha in the past, only achieving Bodhi after saving all beings, might deserve to be called a true Buddha!

Of course, there are also those who believe Buddha is merely an idea, and everyone can become a Buddha. Buddha is turning a concept that does not exist in the world into reality, achieving what ordinary people cannot, deserving the title of true Buddha.

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