Primordial World: Let You Sell Goods, You Become Supreme of All Heavens

During the Battle of the Gods, many human dynasties were comprised of disciples from various sects, possessing immense power.

But after the battle, humanity's status gradually declined.

Immortals and Gods became truly supreme.

Perhaps this was also the reason Heavenly Court and Buddhism pushed for it.

However, Ksitigarbha disagreed, especially after reading Seeking Demon.

"Is that so?" Ksitigarbha remained noncommittal. "Guanyin, I don't agree with this, and you've all treated me like a fool."

"How could that be?" Guanyin was taken aback.

"When I was stationed in the Underworld, while you Bodhisattvas and Arhats were spreading faith in the human world, was my incense offering still present?" Ksitigarbha said slowly.

Regarding this, Ksitigarbha had naturally investigated it upon leaving the Underworld.

In the mortal realm, Ksitigarbha's faith was long gone.

His efforts in the Underworld were completely in vain.

He had been helping Buddhism like a fool, without complaint or regret.

On the contrary, other members of Buddhism had benefited.

"This..." Guanyin was speechless.

Because what Ksitigarbha said was indeed true.

Currently, in the mortal world, the incense offerings for these Bodhisattvas and Arhats were flourishing, but for Ksitigarbha, there were probably not many who remembered him anymore.

"Furthermore, during this Buddhist Calamity, you all gained merit and fortune, but I didn't. You never discussed this with me."

"Only I, foolishly, have been saving evil spirits and gaining merit and fortune for Buddhism..."

As Ksitigarbha continued to speak, Guanyin's expression grew grim.

"Ksitigarbha, you and I are both for Buddhism," Guanyin said, shaking his head.

"Buddhism?" Ksitigarbha let out a disdainful laugh. "It should be said that only I am working for your so-called Buddhism. You, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and even Buddha Tathagata, are all just trying to improve your own strength."

"Guanyin, you were originally from the Heavenly Origin Sect. Even Buddha Tathagata was a disciple of the Intercepting Sect. Do you truly have the heart of a Buddha?"

"Today, I, Ksitigarbha, renounce Buddhism and sever all ties with it."

Chapter Fifteen: Demonic Path! Heavenly Demonic Kingdom!

Renouncing Buddhism.

These words from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva directly shocked all the Buddhist powerhouses present.

Ksitigarbha held a very high position in Buddhism; he was not like ordinary Buddhist powerhouses.

In the past, other Buddhist powerhouses had renounced Buddhism, but those departures did not cause significant damage. However, Ksitigarbha's position was that of a Bodhisattva.

"Ksitigarbha, do you know what you are saying?" Guanyin's face was grim.

Ksitigarbha's previous words had also struck a nerve with him.

After all, Guanyin had been a disciple of the Heavenly Origin Sect before joining Buddhism, which was a shameful matter.

Many could not fathom that most of the high-ranking members of Buddhism were actually disciples from other sects.

It could only be said that the Two Sages of the West had truly put a lot of effort into Buddhism back then.

The Buddhist doctrine is to save all sentient beings, and the Two Sages of the West wanted Buddhism to develop better in the world.

To fulfill the vows they had made in the past.

As for Tathagata, Guanyin, Manjushri, and others joining Buddhism, it was also because the Two Sages of the West provided them with some assistance, and within Buddhism, they could indeed gain merit and fortune.

After the Battle of the Gods, it was a Calamity for Buddhism to rise.

The Daoist sects, like those of the Three Pure Ones, were also significantly weakened during this era.

This was also a major reason why Guanyin and others betrayed the Heavenly Origin Sect and joined Buddhism.

Otherwise, after the Intercepting Sect was defeated in the Battle of the Gods, the Heavenly Origin Sect had not failed; on the contrary, they were the victors.

Even within the Heavenly Court, there were disciples of the Heavenly Origin Sect.

However, the numerous disciples of the Heavenly Origin Sect joining Buddhism made Yuanshi Tianzun spit blood at the time.

It could only be said that the true victors of the Battle of the Gods were the Two Sages of the West, who did not participate.

It was only later that Buddhism was established.

Afterward, Buddhism's rise in the mortal world was incredibly rapid.

Compared to the Daoist sects, Buddhism had not existed for long, but in the hearts of humans, Buddhism's current status was sometimes much higher than that of the Daoist sects.

This was due to Buddhism's doctrine.

Saving all sentient beings, all beings are equal...

But in the eyes of these Buddhist Bodhisattvas, were humans truly equal to the Buddhist Bodhisattvas and Buddhas?

From Guanyin, I understood that this was a complete joke.

"I've said it before, from today onwards, I'm cutting ties with Buddhism and drawing a clear line," Ksitigarbha said in a deep voice. "Besides, it's time to settle the score for all the things I've done for you during this period."

"Ksitigarbha, you've fallen into demonic ways," Guanyin's gaze fixed on him.

The Ksitigarbha before her was something Guanyin couldn't quite comprehend.

In the past, in Guanyin's heart, Ksitigarbha was someone devoted to Buddhism, aiming to save all beings.

Otherwise, why would Ksitigarbha have made such a grand vow, "Hell is not emptied, I will not become Buddha"?

To some extent, Ksitigarbha was just a fool in Guanyin's eyes.

But the Ksitigarbha before her had changed.

Ksitigarbha had figured it out; he was for Buddha, but not for the Buddhism before him, not for Guanyin, Tathagata, or them.

As long as there was Buddha in his heart, even a demon was still Buddha.

"Guanyin, you must understand that even a demon with Buddha in its heart is still Buddha."

As soon as he spoke.

From Ksitigarbha, who had originally been radiating Buddha-light, an unimaginably terrifying demonic aura suddenly erupted.

The demonic aura shot straight into the sky, causing this Spiritual Mountain to tremble incessantly.

How terrifying was a Quasi-Saint level demonic aura.

"It's you..."

At this moment, Guanyin's expression truly changed.

When Ksitigarbha had erupted with demonic energy before, Guanyin, as a Quasi-Saint, had also sensed it – it was someone who had entered the Demonic Path.

Now, she realized it was the Ksitigarbha before her.

"Ksitigarbha, do you understand what you're doing?" Manjushri Bodhisattva also appeared here.

"Ksitigarbha, turn back now, it's still not too late," Samantabhadra Bodhisattva also stood there.

Guanyin, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Ksitigarbha – these were four of the most powerful Bodhisattvas in Buddhism.

Except for Ksitigarbha, Guanyin and the others had all betrayed the Heavenly Origin Sect and joined Buddhism.

"Ksitigarbha, I, Guanyin, will now make you come to your senses." Guanyin held her jade vase, waving the willow branches, and streaks of green light bombarded out.

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, I apologize," Manjushri said lightly, throwing a prayer bead at Ksitigarbha.

The prayer bead grew larger with the wind, and within it, Buddhas chanted scriptures, as if worlds were being destroyed and born.

Manjushri Bodhisattva's golden Zen staff also appeared as he attacked.

"Demonic Path, saving all sentient beings."

Facing the attacks of the three Quasi-Saints, Ksitigarbha clasped his hands together and whispered.

Terrifying black demonic energy permeated the surroundings, forming a kingdom of demons.

The Arhats and Buddhas of the Great Thunderclap Monastery changed their expressions, and they rapidly fled into the distance.

A clash of Quasi-Saint power.

They would be of no help if they stayed here.

On the contrary, if they were touched by such power, they might perish.

"Boom..."

When the power of the Demonic Path collided with the power of Guanyin and the others, astonishing shockwaves erupted.

The entire Spiritual Mountain shook, cracks appearing everywhere, and the Great Thunderclap Monastery also trembled and began to crumble.

What was unbelievable was.

Ksitigarbha, with his own strength, withstood the attacks of Guanyin and the others.