Cultivation: I Studied Abroad in the Modern Era
Chapter 617

Lu Mo Sets the Stage, Zheng Fa Takes the Lead

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While Zheng Fa was sorting out <Origin of Dao Fruit>, he was using Divine Sense to observe the situation of Great Luo Dharma Assembly.

To be honest, I enjoy it but feel annoyed at the same time.

This is the first time he has truly enlightened, or in other words, the first time he has truly organized all his Cultivation Method ideas into one.

This feeling can be described as invigorating, as if you have just broken out of a traffic jam and are speeding on the highway.

But what came to his ears were rounds of bargaining that disgusted him the most in the world.

The idea of Lu Mo is a temptation for any Dao Fruit - to always be aloof, not to worry about death, and even to avoid the disaster of Spiritual-Energy Decline.

Supreme Dao's Xuan Chengzi and others were obviously tempted.

But if you really want to achieve cooperation, it will not happen in a day, and it may not even be accomplished by just one Great Luo Dharma Assembly.

The biggest problem is that Supreme Dao and Thunderclap Temple have long had a grudge, and it can even be said that they do not trust each other at all.

Xuan Chengzi frowned. "Buddha Ancestor is in perfect harmony with Pure Land. If you have the faith of all the common people in the heavens and the world, your strength will definitely increase greatly in the future."

Lu Mo smiled and did not deny it, looking like he was all ears.

"But I Supreme Dao Golden Immortal have the most... don't I suffer a loss?"

When Xuan Chengzi said this, he really didn't look like Golden Immortal, who was selling vegetables in the market.

But Zheng Fa will not underestimate this person. One word now will have a great impact in the future.

Even this does not mean that Xuan Chengzi is opposing Lu Mo's proposal.

Everyone knows that those who want to bargain are mostly those who are really interested in doing business.

Lu Mo laughed, his face full of confidence. "Do you know, Xuancheng Donor, that I, Thunderclap Temple, have a Future Buddha fruit status?"

"Future Buddha, not White Lotus..." Xuan Chengzi was stunned for a moment, looked at Zheng Fa, and stopped talking.

Lu Mo also glanced at Zheng Fa, with a slightly thoughtful look in his eyes that seemed a bit sarcastic.

"I, Buddhist School, have the theory of three generations of Buddhas." Lu Mo said in an unhurried tone, "The Buddha of the past is Thunderclap Buddha Ancestor."

"Now the Buddha is the old monk."

"Future Buddha... There is no candidate now."

Xuan Chengzi frowned and said, "What does this have to do with this matter?"

"After I become enlightened, Future Buddha will be in charge of Pure Land and enjoy Incense Power." Lu Mo paused and said something that stunned everyone, "And Future Buddha can also be elected by Golden Immortal through discussion."

Xuan Chengzi's face changed drastically, he was surprised and happy, and couldn't help but ask, "Really?"

Zheng Fa can also understand his expression. With the number of Golden Immortals from Supreme Dao, it is easy for Golden Immortal to gain the upper hand in the discussion.

Lu Mo's words actually meant that he wanted to pass the fruit position of Future Buddha and Pure Land to Supreme Dao?

Not to mention the fruit position of Future Buddha.

Pure Land is the treasure of Thunderclap Temple!

I don't know whether this person made the decision before he refused, or whether he came up with this idea after the negotiation with him collapsed.

But the long silence in the hall made Zheng Fa immediately understand that this condition might really impress Supreme Dao.

"Lu Mo Why are you so generous?"

Among the Nine Mountains Realm, Old Yuan's eyes widened and they simply couldn't understand.

"In order to prove the truth, there is nothing I can't be generous about. I just don't know how Thunderclap Buddha Ancestor agreed." Uncle-Master Pang frowned and said, "This is really troublesome."

Others also looked at each other in confusion. Lu Mo's statement made Great Luo Dharma Assembly go in a direction that Nine Mountains Sect was powerless to do - Golden Immortal co-governance.

But now Great Luo Dharma Assembly, or even the entire Xuanwei Realm, are actually these Golden Immortal that can decide.

Uncle-Master Pang thought about it over and over, and finally could only sigh helplessly, "I am Supreme Dao. Unless Dao Venerable speaks up, I really can't think of any reason to refuse this offer."

Xuan Chengzi didn't think of it either.

He looked at Lu Mo and was a little scared, as if he was afraid that this surprise would grow wings and fly away.

"That's really what you're going to do?"

Lu Mo chuckled, as if explaining, but also declaring. "When I attain enlightenment, all realms merge into one. Taishang Thunder sound, what are the similarities and differences?"

Xuan Chengzi's expression became more and more struggling, as if he still didn't believe it.

"Supreme Dao Fellow Daoists may not believe in me, but don't you still believe in Primordial Purple Qi?"

Xuan Chengzi did not answer, his expression seemed a little shaken.

"Primordial Purple Qi is an oath between heaven and earth, and the truth written in it cannot be violated even by Sage." Lu Mo continued, "If you don't believe it, I can Primordial Purple Qi swear it."

Xuan Chengzi pondered for a moment, and then exchanged looks with the other two brothers, and then said, "This matter is of great importance. Non-Self and the three of us can decide it with one word. We must go back to discuss it... To be honest with Buddha Ancestor, some of the people who did not come are extremely dissatisfied with Thunderclap Temple. Even if Nine Nether threatens it, it will be difficult to cooperate with you."

He seemed to be afraid that Lu Mo would be dissatisfied, and then added, "I will definitely explain the pros and cons and try my best to persuade them."

Zheng Fa was very surprised when he heard this. Nine Sons of Taishang, it seems that they are not of the same mind?

No wonder Lu Mo didn't take Supreme Dao seriously in his previous words.

Listen to the meaning of Xuan Chengzi, Nine Sons of Taishang has at least two factions--

One faction is opposed to Thunderclap Temple and is unwilling to come to Great Luo Dharma Assembly.

The other group is probably the Xuan Chengzi people. Although they have no good impression of Thunderclap Temple, they are more afraid of Nine Nether Emperor. Compared with the two, they are actually more willing to cooperate with Thunderclap Temple.

Lu Mo smiled and seemed not surprised. He just asked, "Dao Venerable is there still little news?"

"Yes." Xuan Chengzi sighed after hearing this, "If there was a Dao Venerable decree, we wouldn't be in such a difficult situation, but... Dao Venerable has not issued a decree for many years, but if we have doubts, we can still ask for advice. Otherwise, how can we continue to have disputes?"

Lu Mo nodded slowly, his expression becoming more and more confident. "Supreme Dao Fellow Daoists, it doesn't matter whether you agree or not, what matters is whether the people here agree or not."

Xuan Chengzi was startled, raised his head suddenly, and looked at the people around him.

Three Reclusive Immortals either lowered his head or closed his eyes, no one dared to look at him.

This scene in the light curtain made Nine Mountains Realm Heavenly Palace Hall feel more and more calm.

"Supreme Dao was still hesitant, but Three Reclusive Immortals was convinced!" Uncle-Master Pang said in a low voice, "For Three Reclusive Immortals, they don't control much territory in the first place. Being able to preserve their cultivation and control the heavens in the future is pie in the sky."

"We originally thought that Lu Mo said this to win over Supreme Dao, but we didn't expect that his target was actually Golden Immortal, who is relatively unfounded like Three Reclusive Immortals."

Zheng Fa is also calculating in his mind.

Even if we don't count the five Golden Immortals of Jade Pool, Lu Mo also has two Golden Immortals, Five Direction Buddhas, Demon Race, and ten Golden Immortals of Three Reclusive Immortals, which is one more person than Nine Sons of Taishang.

Quietly, Supreme Dao's original numerical advantage had disappeared.

Xuan Chengzi's face was slightly angry, but there was nothing he could do about it. Three Reclusive Immortals no longer had any heel. It was also due to Golden Immortal's cultivation, and it was not something Supreme Dao could control.

In just a few words, the situation in Great Luo Dharma Assembly has been completely controlled by Lu Mo, and even Xuan Chengzi is somewhat speechless.

Lu Mo smiled slightly, as if he had expected it, and said softly, "Supreme Dao is blessed by Dao Venerable, and I would never dare to offend him."

"But Supreme Dao fellow Daoists, seeing this Xuanwei general trend, do you still hesitate?"

How could Xuan Chengzi question Lu Mo's confidence? He lowered his head slightly and replied in a tone that was almost surrendering to Lu Mo: "I will go back to Supreme Dao and talk to my senior brothers. If that fails, I will ask Dao Venerable for a decree."

Lu Mo nodded slightly, his eyes fell on Zheng Dharma Body, and said, "If Dao Venerable helps, we can get it even if Primordial Purple Qi is among Underworld."

It turns out that Lu Mo now thinks that Primordial Purple Qi is hidden in Underworld?

This makes some sense, especially in the eyes of outsiders, Nine Mountains Sect is probably a subordinate of Nine Nether Emperor.

"Zheng Sect Leader, Primordial Purple Qi belong to you." Lu Mo suddenly said to Zheng Fa, "Normally, I shouldn't force you to hand it over, but this thing concerns all living beings in the world, and the old monk has no choice but to do the same."

Zheng Fa opened his eyes and looked at Lu Mo.

This time Lu Mo has almost taken control of the situation of Great Luo Dharma Assembly. Even though he is deep-minded and somewhat complacent, he looks at Zheng Fa and his tone becomes stronger:

"Please also ask Zheng Sect Leader to hand over Primordial Purple Qi for the sake of all sentient beings in the world."

Zheng Fa blinked and said, "Then I'll go to Underworld and ask Nine Nether Emperor."

When Lu Mo heard this, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he said, "It turns out that Primordial Purple Qi is not Underworld. This is quite simple. We don't need to rely on the power of Dao Venerable."

"..."

"Zheng Sect Leader is unwilling to tell the truth, and even if you think about it, you are not willing to hand over purple qi?"

Zheng Fa did not answer.

Lu Mo sighed softly, as if it was a pity. At the same time, a Golden Alms Bowl suddenly flew out in front of him.

Golden Alms Bowl is facing downwards, the mouth of the bowl shoots out glowing light, and it serves as a hood towards Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa tried to escape, but he felt that the glow was like a dense net, entangling him and pulling him, making him move slower than a snail. He watched helplessly as Golden Alms Bowl covered him.

"Zheng Fa!"

"Sect Leader!"

"Broken!"

Nine Mountains Realm Heavenly Palace Hall, a series of exclamations came out.

Heavenly Emperor Body couldn't help but comfort him, "It's okay. I was mentally prepared before I left. Lu Mo's purpose is Primordial Purple Qi. I won't worry about my life in a short time."

Everyone was doubtful. When they saw Senior Sister Zhang also nodding, they calmed down. However, they looked at Zheng Fa, still worried.

The whole body of Golden Alms Bowl became transparent, like an upside-down glass cover. Zheng Fa sat cross-legged in the cover, tapping and beating everywhere.

"Zheng Sect Leader There is no need to test anymore. This bowl is the treasure passed down by Thunderclap Buddha Ancestor. Connect it to the Pure Land Dharma Realm and it will become an ordinary Golden Immortal, you may not be able to escape." Lu Mo shook his head and said, "Zheng Sect Leader, if you tell Primordial Purple Qi's location, I will let you out."

Zheng Fa After hearing this, he didn't bother anymore. He just closed his eyes and looked like he couldn't speak.

"Zheng Sect Leader is indeed stubborn." Lu Mo didn't seem angry. He just turned his head and looked at the other gold Immortal Way, "As you know, I, Thunderclap Temple, have a skill <Universal Salvation Heart Sutra>"

Xuan Chengzi nodded when he heard the words and said, "This sutra is the best at making people enlightened, and I am also like thunder."

"Today is a grand Dharma gathering. I want to talk about this <Universal Salvation Heart Sutra> for the Western Continent sentient beings, and by the way, I will save Zheng Sect Leader. I also invite you all to watch the ceremony."

Xuan Chengzi felt a little cold in his heart, knowing that Lu Mo wanted to forcibly convert Zheng Fa, and finding Primordial Purple Qi might even be meant to scare the monkeys.

As soon as Lu Mo stretched out his hand, the mask and Zheng Fa fell together in front of his lotus pedestal, and they couldn't help but start listening to the sutra.

At the same time, Western Continent Buddha music was heard in every major city and temple.

Xuan Chengzi and others looked outside and saw that there were altars in various temples, with bells and chimes mixed with music and flutes, and flags blocking out the sun. All of them were holding Dharma meetings at the same time.

Under the altar, there are countless people surrounding it, including three levels inside, three levels outside, and three levels outside.

Thunderclap Temple shoots out thousands of rays of light and thousands of auspicious energy, falling on each altar.

The rays of light gathered into a golden figure, sitting in the middle of the altar. Who is it if it's not Lu Mo?

Seeing Lu Mo appear, all the believers and pilgrims outside the altar knelt on the ground.

Lu Mo starts talking about <Universal Salvation Heart Sutra>.

The scriptures are like thunder, resounding inside and outside Thunderclap Temple.

Within a moment, some of the believers cried bitterly, some kowtowed repeatedly, and some were intoxicated.

But no matter what they were doing, they were chanting scriptures in unison.

Xuan Chengzi suddenly raised his head, only to see a mirage appearing above Thunderclap Temple. There were many temples in it, and the immortal Buddha Bodhisattva was sitting upright.

Pure Land world...

Xuan Chengzi squinted his eyes and looked at it carefully. If Lu Mo's plan wants to succeed, the first important thing is of course Primordial Purple Qi, and the second most important thing is this Pure Land world.

This Pure Land world is neither imaginary nor real. You can't tell where it comes from, and you don't know where the boundary is. It is as small as a mustard seed and seems to cover all the heavens and all realms.

With Xuan Chengzi's eyesight, he can vaguely see that with the chanting of Lu Mo and these believers, the figures of those immortal Buddhas Bodhisattva are also solidifying little by little.

"Dharma Aspect?"

Xuan Chengzi's heart moved. Lu Mo seemed to have not lied to himself. This Pure Land seemed to have the ability to absorb faith and strengthen Dharma Aspect.

He stared at Pure Land, his ears filled with the sound of scriptures, and he unconsciously began to praise, "Rare World Honored One."

His consciousness suddenly cleared, and he suddenly came back to his senses, feeling horrified in his heart - <Universal Salvation Heart Sutra> With the blessing of these believers, even he was affected!

But he is a disaster, and the target that Lu Mo wants to achieve is Zheng Fa!

It's just that he is Golden Immortal, and this will happen if he is influenced by others, so Zheng Fa...

He looked towards the light mask.

But I saw Zheng Fa's face was peaceful, his face was solemn, and his head was shining with Buddha's light. He looked more like a disciple of Thunderclap Temple than a disciple of Thunderclap Temple.

Is this being standardized?

Xuan Chengzi is fully focused, wanting to hear Zheng Fa tell where Primordial Purple Qi is.

At this moment, the Golden Alms Bowl suddenly shot out upwards and floated on the dome. The rays of light were still falling from the mouth of the bowl, covering the Zheng Fa.

Xuan Chengzi felt something was wrong. He turned to look at Lu Mo, only to see Lu Mo looking up at Pure Land as if he had discovered something unbelievable. Then he suddenly raised his hand and patted Zheng Fa.

The glow in Golden Alms Bowl was getting stronger and stronger, and it actually held Lu Mo's palm to protect Zheng Fa!

Now, let alone Xuan Chengzi, everyone else saw the problem - this Golden Alms Bowl is obviously Law Treasure of Lu Mo, how can we protect Zheng Fa now?

Zheng Fa suddenly opened his eyes, and a Golden Lotus flower grew under his body in an instant.

As soon as Golden Lotus appeared, the Pure Land world above Thunderclap Temple shone brightly, and golden raindrops fell from the Pure Land world, spreading towards the Buddhist temples, cities and villages below.

On the altars of those Buddhist temples, the figure of Lu Mo disappeared without knowing when.

Zheng Fa The phantom sitting on the lotus platform appeared in front of all the bewildered believers.

(End of chapter)

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