"Did he activate 'Alaya-vijnana'?"
Conrad's eyes grew stern.
In Buddhist philosophy, the concept of 'Alaya-vijnana' held an important position.
It originated from Sanskrit scriptures and was usually translated as 'storehouse consciousness'.
In the Samdhinirmocana Sutra, Alaya-vijnana was understood as consciousness hidden within the flesh, existing in an interdependent relationship with the body.
Its primary meaning was "the hidden key," while its secondary meaning referred to biological sustenance.
The Alaya-vijnana of the 'Eight Divisions', however, was the latent power that unlocked the mech's potential, releasing its capabilities and granting it a comprehensive enhancement over a short period.
At the same time, activating 'Alaya-vijnana' was also considered a display of the 'Eight Divisions'' true form.
According to Buddhist legends, although the 'Eight Divisions' were Dharma-protecting deities, they had all been monsters of the divine realms before converting to Buddhism.
Thus, when an 'Eight Divisions' mech activated 'Alaya-vijnana', it took on the meaning of revealing its true appearance. It also removed its restraints and displayed its true power.
Just like now. After 'Asura' activated 'Alaya-vijnana', its silver armor turned black and its golden patterns became red.
Eight illusory, hideous heads emerged, along with countless blood-red eyes.
Finally, 'Asura' burst into flames all over, as if it had just emerged from the Scorching Hell.
Nine heads and a thousand eyes, its entire body wreathed in flames—that was the Asura form!
After activating 'Alaya-vijnana', Asura leaned forward, and its figure blurred.
Almost simultaneously, the space behind 'Hercules' suddenly twisted. A long blade appeared soundlessly in the air.
It swept across 'Hercules'' waist, and the mech's tough outer armor was instantly breached by the long blade.
Every obstacle was torn apart and shattered by the blade almost at the same time.
A few barely noticeable beads of sweat appeared on Conrad's face. He suddenly activated the