Primordial World: You Asked Me to Sell Goods, But I Became the Supreme of All Heavens

He had seen the battle within Spirit Mountain.

"Interesting, Ksitigarbha's strength has increased nicely. He can actually fight Guanyin and the others to a standstill," Haotian chuckled. "But at this point, Tathagata should be making his move soon."

"When that happens, Ksitigarbha, will you still be able to contend with him?"

Chapter 17: Saints Cannot Be Insulted

Within Spirit Mountain.

When the Jade Pure Divine Thunder collided with Ksitigarbha's attack.

It was as if the power of world destruction erupted, a power sufficient to destroy the entire Spirit Mountain.

Most of the Arhats and Buddhas within would also be affected.

Death and severe injuries would be unavoidable.

"Guanyin, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, is this all the strength you possess?" Ksitigarbha's laughter permeated the heavens and earth.

This made Guanyin and the others' expressions turn grim.

They were once disciples of a Saint from the Heavenly Origin Sect, and now Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, yet they were unable to defeat Ksitigarbha even when joining forces.

If this were to get out, they would lose all face.

Three people fighting one person, and they still couldn't take him down.

It could be said that after this battle, no matter what, Ksitigarbha's name would become renowned throughout this world.

Suddenly.

"Buzz..."

A golden light emanated from the Great Thunderclap Monastery, filling the entire world.

Even the impact force between the Jade Pure Divine Thunder and the demonic fire was leveled and worn away by this golden power.

Sensing this pure Buddhist power, Ksitigarbha's expression shifted slightly.

He understood who the wielder of this power was: Buddha Tathagata.

He was also the most powerful enemy Ksitigarbha would face this time.

"Enough, Ksitigarbha..."

A figure seated on a lotus pedestal, with a massive body, appeared in this void.

It was Buddha Tathagata, radiating a gentle power that could soothe the hearts of all living beings.

Even Ksitigarbha, upon feeling this power, felt his anger begin to dissipate, and a yearning for Buddha Tathagata arose within him.

"Hmph..." A trace of black light flashed, and Ksitigarbha's eyes emanated coldness. "Tathagata, it's not enough. The grievances between me and Buddhism are not yet over."

Although Ksitigarbha said this, he was still extremely cautious towards Tathagata.

Tathagata's Buddhist cultivation was not comparable to Guanyin's.

If Guanyin and the others were considered embellishments to Buddhism, then Buddha Tathagata was its foundation.

If Guanyin and the others died, Buddhism would lose some vitality.

But if Tathagata died, Buddhism would likely be close to ruin.

This was the importance of Tathagata.

Precisely because of this, most of Buddhism's merit and destiny would fall upon Tathagata.

One could imagine how terrifying the increase in Tathagata's strength was.

Originally the eldest disciple of the Intercepting Sect, and later becoming the Buddha of Buddhism, his worldly destiny was even comparable to some Saints.

However, for the Two Sages of the West, Buddha Tathagata's importance was immense, and they would not allow anything to happen to him.

This prevented other Saints from intervening.

Just like how Yuanshi Tianzun's disciples joined Buddhism; if not for the Two Sages of the West's intervention, he would have long ago struck Guanyin, Manjushri, and the others to death.

In the end, the betrayal of these three among the Twelve Golden Immortals was also due to their strength.

Back then, as Grand Unity Golden Immortals, they didn't know how many years it would take to break through to become Quasi-Saints.

Furthermore, their strength among the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect was not top-tier.

As a result, the resources they could obtain were likely much less.

Thus, it was better to join a brand-new sect.

This was also why Guanyin, Manjushri, and the others hit it off with the Two Sages of the West and joined Buddhism.

Only Buddhism could take them in because Buddhism had two Saints.

Other sects without Saints would not dare to harbor such betrayers.

After all, Saints cannot be insulted.

"Ksitigarbha, you have become a demon," Tathagata's expression was calm, as if nothing had just happened.

"Tathagata, if we're talking about demons, you are the true demon," Ksitigarbha retorted unceremoniously.

"Amitabha, Ksitigarbha, you need to properly confess your crimes before the Buddha," Tathagata said, extending his right hand.

In an instant, a hand that blotted out the sun and obscured the heavens appeared between heaven and earth.

Within the palm, an infinite Buddha Kingdom was contained.

In a mere moment, the surrounding space was sealed by the power of the Buddha.

Ksitigarbha felt as though he were tightly bound by a prison.

"Buddha Palm Kingdom," Ksitigarbha's expression changed slightly.

He understood that if he were struck by this power, it would be truly difficult for him to escape the confinement of the Buddha Kingdom.

This was the signature power of Buddha Tathagata.

Even as a Quasi-Saint, the gap in strength between him and Tathagata was too vast.

It was so vast that the other could crush him at will.

"Tathagata, then taste my next move," Ksitigarbha took a deep breath. He was about to use a power he had never used before.

Or rather, it was a power he had deduced himself after obtaining the Demon Heart.

Buddha and Demon Unity.

This was also because Ksitigarbha had spent a long time in the Underworld, converting countless evil spirits and demonic energy, which gave him a certain understanding of demons. Otherwise, even if he had obtained the Demon Heart from Seeking Demon.

Combining the powers of Buddha and Demon would have been suicidal.

Those were truly completely opposing forces.

If one was not careful, it would be like adding water to fire, or fire to fuel; not only would a new power not be formed, but it would also deal a devastating blow to oneself.

"Power of the Demonic Path..."

"Power of the Buddhist Path..."

Ksitigarbha's left eye emanated golden light, while his right eye flowed with black light.

The golden and black light intertwined on his body.

This was the power of the Demonic Path and the Buddhist Path.

"Ksitigarbha, you are seeking your own death," Tathagata said slowly, facing Ksitigarbha's transformation.

"Haha, Tathagata, who is seeking their own death, no one knows," Ksitigarbha laughed heartily. "Then let me give you a taste of my combined Buddhist and Demonic Path power."

"Annihilation of Ten Thousand Kalpas..."

"Buzz..."

The Buddha light and demonic energy contracted like a beating heart, and then the two forces slowly intertwined.

From within these two forces, a power of annihilation was born.

This was the Law of Annihilation.

Among the Three Thousand Great Daos, it was ranked among the top.

"Damn it..."

Tathagata's expression changed as he saw the power being released from Ksitigarbha.

At this moment, the power Ksitigarbha unleashed was no longer that of a mere beginner Quasi-Saint.

Even he, a top-tier Quasi-Saint, had to treat it with caution.

"Ksitigarbha, your growth surprises me. Then, in response to you, I shall not hold back either," Tathagata said calmly.

As his voice fell, a colossal Dharma Body Golden Form appeared behind Tathagata.

Chapter Eighteen: Haotian, Have You Seen Enough?

The Dharma Body Golden Form was incredibly immense.