Shakyamuni finally spoke.
The gazes of countless living beings fell upon him alone. Between heaven and earth, only his voice rang out in all directions, resonant as great bronze bells.
"I was originally Dao Lord Duobao of the Interception Sect. Yet the tide of the world dictates that Buddhism shall flourish!"
The Buddhist disciples' expressions changed drastically upon hearing the first part of Shakyamuni's declaration.
Their Buddhist scion was actually Dao Lord Duobao of the Interception Sect! If Duobao left Buddhism now, they would be in dire straits.
But upon hearing what followed, their worry turned to joy, and they let out long sighs of relief.
"Thus, I am Shakyamuni Tathagata Buddha, the sole Buddha of Buddhism in the present age of the Earth Immortal Realm!"
As these words fell, Yaoshi, the Present Buddha, could clearly sense a portion of his position being forcibly cut away. The entire share belonging to the Earth Immortal Realm flowed into Shakyamuni's body.
Boom-!
As Shakyamuni made his decision, Brahma Sound spread throughout the Three Realms.
All living beings in the Three Realms learned that Buddhism now had another Buddha, named Tathagata!
That Brahma Sound contained supreme Buddhist truths, cleansing all beings in silence. Countless creatures who heard it found their minds growing clear, and their acceptance of Buddhism deepened further.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
All the Buddhist disciples offered a reverent Buddhist salute in unison.
Buddhism's fortune, which had begun to show signs of splitting, became one again.
Its fortune even rose once more.
The moment Shakyamuni declared that he still belonged to Buddhism, its rise to prosperity became unstoppable.
Seeing this, the Three Pure Ones in the Immortal Realm sighed helplessly.
"Hmph. Now you understand the power of the great tide of heaven and earth, don't you?" Xuanxiao swept his gaze over the Three