As the World Honored One's words fell, all sounds died away. Even the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Law] sank into a brief standstill, while radiant Buddha Light spread through heaven and earth.
In a daze, Lu Yang seemed to see the vast land of Jiangxi within the Buddha Light. He saw a boundless Zen Forest, ancient temples, countless Arhats, and monks gathered together, kowtowing to him as they solemnly chanted the same honorific title: "Praise to the Great Sun Tathagata of Universal Light!"
"Dong—."
A long, resonant bell rang out. Lu Yang raised his brow and turned his gaze toward the broken Buddha Statue, then toward the five Dharma Appearances surrounding it.
They had not lied.
With the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Law] above them, if their words had not been true, Lu Yang would surely have received a warning. The mysteries of his own divine abilities would also have reacted.
They were serious.
There had been no deception, no concealment. They sincerely wanted him to take charge of the Pure Land and command hundreds of millions of Buddhist Cultivators. If he agreed, a glorious future awaited him.
There would be no manipulation, no trap.
So long as he agreed to the Five Dharma Appearances' request, he could immediately take charge of Jiangxi, become the "one" in the Unity of Ten Thousand Hearts, become the most exceptional one.
He would command Jiangxi, yet not be the World Honored One's incarnation.
How many cultivators had begged in vain for such an opportunity? If word got out, forget Foundation Establishment cultivators—even True Lords would likely smash their heads bloody fighting for it.
Even the Dao Court Lord showed no intention of objecting.
At that moment, the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Law] simply floated in the air, quietly awaiting Lu Yang's response. It also made him