Past Buddha Ancestor, the Heavenly Seat Appears

Capital, Multi-Strategy Research Office.

"World-Honored Tathagata, based on the information gathered so far, this Evil God should be in the early stages of its resurgence."

One researcher calmly reported:

"The probability of them coming from the old world is over 70%, and there is currently evidence that they possess an extremely special ability that transcends mental and intellectual thought."

"When it is used, it cannot be seen, cannot be remembered, and cannot be measured."

The old man nodded slightly as he listened to the report:

"Have you formulated a preliminary operational plan for the hunt?"

"Based on the information the Investigation Department has gathered within the Mandala System, and considering the resources currently available, we have four methods to hunt down the World-Honored Tathagata."

The researchers remained methodical and organized.

"Of the four methods, I prefer the last one; according to calculations, the success rate is over 95%."

"The remaining 5% uncertainty lies in the possibility that the other party possesses other unrevealed and unpredictable methods; after all, He comes from the old world."

The old man closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then said:

"Let me explain briefly."

The researcher bowed his head and answered:

"Use a heavy bait to lure them out of the Other Shore World again, and we can also reach an initial cooperation with the Evil God [the Ancestor of Land Immortals] who is about to be guided to descend into the world by the Mandala System."

"In that case, it's a sure thing."

The old man frowned slightly:

"The Ancestor of Land Immortals. This is a Great Divine Ability User with celestial rank; to conspire with him is tantamount to asking a tiger for its skin."

After thinking for a moment,

The old man made the final decision:

"However, judging from the information in the Different Dimension, this Ancestor of Land Immortals possesses a special Supreme Treasure that even the supreme beings at the True Saint and Heavenly Venerable levels in the Different Dimension are wary of."

"Perhaps we can use this conspiracy as a springboard to seize His special Supreme Treasure. It's settled then."

Finally, the old man spoke:

"The only problem is, how heavy does this bait have to be to lure out a powerful being who is suspected to be from the old world?"

The researcher hesitated for a moment, rubbed his chin, and then said:

"Perhaps, something from an ancient world? Ordinary Supreme Treasure might not catch the eye of the World-Honored Tathagata, but..."

He took a deep breath:

"But what if we borrow that person's Supreme Treasure fortune?"

The old man was taken aback, his thoughts racing for a moment before he immediately understood:

The World Plateau, the Other Shore World.

Ten days have passed since the World Honored One's divine voice resounded throughout the forty-nine provinces.

At this very moment, January 21st.

The entire Other Shore World was shrouded in a special aura, so bright that even the All Gods in the heavens could not see it and could only wait for the arrival of February 9th.

Gaotian City, underground.

Hong Tianbao was panting heavily, a Vajra Pestle still embedded in his head—his injuries were far too severe.

It was so severe that he had completely reached the point of exhaustion, and even as an Innate Great Realm, he was only one step away from death.

As for the Body Furnace Fire that granted the Divine Ability of Regeneration from a Drop of Blood, it had long since been extinguished.

My eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and things in front of me began to darken, until I could see almost nothing at all.

"Am I going to die?"

Hong Tianbao thought quietly, and wasn't too disappointed.

Chen Yuque has innate talent, and Lin Dongxi has the potential to become Celestial Person being. As for Fusheng—

Hong Tianbao felt that the child might have a chance to become a god.

Although the chances are slim, having or not having are two completely different concepts.

"Unfortunately, I won't be able to see it."

Hong Tianbao muttered wearily to himself, quietly sensing the rapid loss of life.

He faced death with equanimity.

'Du, du, du'

Footsteps sounded, and Hong Tianbao opened his eyes with difficulty. Looking calmly, he knew it was most likely the Mandala System's pack of hyenas who had come looking for him.

As expected.

An aged hand pierced through the door of the secret chamber from outside, easily tearing the Great Magic Power stone door to shreds.

Then, an elderly man walked in, with no light above his head and a faint glow of Buddha Light emanating from his body.

Hong Tianbao recognized the newcomer at a glance; it was none other than a Celestial Person Divine Walker from the Mandala System!

His expression remained unchanged; he simply chuckled softly.

"Are you here to take my name? Or are you planning to refine this old body of mine into Law Artifact or Human Treasure?"

"It doesn't matter anymore."

Hong Tianbao coughed violently, calmly gazing at the Divine Walker, and spoke in a composed manner:

"I am ready to die."

After he finished speaking, the secret chamber fell silent. He saw that this being at the Celestial Person level was just looking at him strangely.

Moment.

"Old Master Hong, you're joking."

To Hong Tianbao's astonishment, the Celestial Person being clasped his hands together, first sighing "World-Honored Tathagata," and then respectfully bowed.

"By the Imperial Decree of the World-Honored One, I have come to receive you."

Hong Tianbao was somewhat confused. The World Honored One?

He recalled the booming sounds that had echoed a few days ago, things he had initially thought were about a Buddha descended from Mount Ling, from Gaotian City or the Other Shore World.

Looking at it now, does it actually originate from the Mandala System?

But, Venerable One, aren't you still a revered deity?

Why would He want to see a dying man like Him?

As thoughts wandered back and forth,

Hong Tianbao saw the Celestial Person slowly approach and, with a respectful and careful manner, help him up.

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After a moment of silence, Hong Tianbao spoke in a low voice:

"I do not understand."

"You will understand," the Celestial Person said softly. "I will take you to see the World Honored One. He has been waiting for you for a long time in the thatched hut on the other shore."

After pausing for a moment, he continued:

"The World-Honored Tathagata emerged from ten days of meditation and immediately wishes to see you."

As he spoke,

The Celestial Person carefully helped Hong Tianbao out of the secret room and out of the underground.

At the moment of impact with the ground.

Hong Tianbao couldn't help but squint, and only after his eyes adjusted to the bright light outside did he look around blankly.

"Is this... the Double Ninth Festival?"

Hong Tianbao was taken aback.

Looking around, some of the tall buildings in the city still seem to remain, but the city as a whole has clearly expanded many times over.

Moreover, in the center of the city, there is a sacred mountain that is nine hundred feet high, its peaks bathed in brilliant light, both divine and luminous.

The most important thing is

Hong Tianbao looked around and saw that everyone coming and going on the street was a cult member!

Moreover, they all acted openly and honestly, at most covering their faces, but their religious characteristics were never concealed.

Myriad Gods Cult covered in tattoos, Daoism holding Talismans, Buddhist Sect clutching a lively object, and Confucian Sect loudly proclaiming the principles of benevolence and righteousness and the laws of worshipping Heaven.

Hong Tianbao rubbed his eyes.

The Celestial Person beside him spoke softly:

"This is the south, a place where all religions and sects gather. Ten days ago, after the World-Honored One granted permission for all religions to openly and brightly shine in the Other Shore World, many believers have gathered here."

Hong Tianbao swallowed hard and couldn't help but ask:

Why do all religions live in peace?

The Celestial Person answered:

"Because there."

Hong Tianbao looked in the direction he was pointing, and there stood the nine-hundred-foot-tall sacred mountain shrouded in brilliant light.

"The Other Shore Mountain," the Celestial Person whispered, and helped Hong Tianbao walk towards the Other Shore Mountain.

Along the way.

Hong Tianbao looked around and could see the East Cult and West Cultist sects exchanging Talismans.

One can also see followers of the Ancient Saints and followers of the Heavenly Principles engaging in a 'friendly' debate on Confucianism.

The believers talked loudly and enthusiastically, and even Divine Envoy of the Innate Realm and Divine Walker the Heavenly Human Realm appeared one after another.

They're not everywhere, but you can see one almost every short distance.

"Incredible," Hong Tianbao murmured.

As they spoke, he was helped to the Other Shore Mountain.

"Old Master Hong, let's go hiking."

Hong Tianbao responded blankly, noticing many people below the mountain, all worshipping towards the Other Shore Mountain.

Below the mountainside, many climbers prostrated themselves three times with each step, each prostration a three-fold reverence for the 'World-Honored One, World-Honored Tathagata'.

They were more like pilgrims than mountain climbers; there were no religious followers among them, mostly ordinary people, and a few normal practitioners.

"Ten days ago was Buddha's Birthday's Birthday."

As if guided by Celestial Person, he helped Hong Tianbao up the mountain, speaking gently as he said:

"The Buddha traveled to all directions, unleashing a great lion's roar, which healed the wounds and illnesses of all people in the Other Shore World."

"During these ten days, the Buddha Light shone brightly, and countless people attained enlightenment within Buddha Light, paying homage to the World-Honored One. However, pilgrims could only go halfway up the mountain."

Hong Tianbao responded blankly, his heart filled with shock. Just what kind of being was this so-called World-Honored Tathagata, Tathagata?

How can the Federation stand idly by and do nothing about this?

He voiced the question that had been on his mind.

But the Celestial Person laughed:

"The World-Honored Tathagata, is the World-Honored One, Tathagata. He came from the other shore to the Sea of Suffering in order to save all Saving All Sentient Beings, to dry up the Sea of Suffering, so that all living beings may be joyful, free from disasters and suffering."

As they spoke, they had already climbed past the halfway point of the mountain and continued upwards.

The Celestial Person continued:

"As for the Federation, in the outer heavens of the Other Shore World, there are many Federation deities sitting there, but they are just sitting there."

"Ten days ago, the World-Honored One left the Other Shore World and walked on the World Plateau. All the All Gods there remained silent and dared not offend him. Among them were even two Great Divine Ability User."

Hong Tianbao's eyes widened. Great Divine Ability User?!

He found it absurd and bizarre; even those with Great Divine Ability User were wary of that World-Honored Tathagata!

Where did this terrifying entity come from?

Was it truly the [World Honored One] who helped Fusheng and shot the Merciful Divine Arrow?

He didn't know.

In his confused state, Hong Tianbao, along with the Celestial Person, had already reached the summit of the other Other Shore Mountain.

The mountaintop was open and spacious, with a Buddhist temple, a Dao Palace, and an academy, but they were all blurry and indistinct.

Nestled among these three things was a seemingly ordinary thatched hut, surrounded by fields and irrigation ditches.

It's like an ordinary, everyday rural scene.

"Is this the Thatched Cottage on the Other Shore?" Hong Tianbao asked subconsciously, only to see the Divine Walker together, but prostrating himself on the ground, calling out:

"By the World Honored One!"

Then, with a creaking sound, the door of the thatched hut was pulled open.

Hong Tianbao glanced over instinctively, his heart skipping a beat.

Emerging from the thatched hut was an exceptionally handsome young man, with a Great Sun Halo behind his head and an aura of ineffable divine wisdom flowing from his body.

It seemed as if the ten directions of sacred worlds were rotating around him, from which the sound of chanting emanated, yet it was indistinct.

Hong Tianbao stared blankly at the handsome young man, and two words unconsciously surfaced in his mind.

One is a living saint, and the other is the World- World-Honored Tathagata.

He saw a handsome man with a smile walking towards him. With one step, a golden spring appeared, lotus flowers bloomed, and a sweet fragrance filled the air.

Hong Tianbao shuddered and was about to prostrate himself when a hand as white as jade caught him.

The World Honored One had appeared before them at some unknown time.

"If you were to worship me, I would be committing a grave offense." A gentle, somewhat familiar voice rang out.

Hong Tianbao looked up in confusion, staring blankly at the handsome face. He was certain he had never seen this face before, but why?

There's a certain sense of familiarity about it?

"And you are?" Hong Tianbao asked cautiously.

He saw the World-Honored One smiling, and flowers blooming all around him; he heard the World-Honored Tathagata, the Tathagata, the holy man of this world, speaking softly:

"Master, don't you recognize me?"

The word "master" made Hong Tianbao's head buzz.

His eyes widened, and suddenly he saw that the Buddha's head had become three, one of which was shrouded in a hazy mist and Daoist aura, making it difficult to see clearly;

A head of unparalleled beauty, surrounded by Buddha Light, with echoing Brahma Chant;

There was another head, which seemed relatively ordinary, yet he recognized it all too well.

Hong Tianbao stood frozen in place for a long time.

"Fufu Sheng?"

It's me.

Zhang Fusheng withdrew his Fuli Dharma Body and transformed back into the form of the World-Honored Tathagata, gently stroking it with his hand.

The Vajra Pestle above Hong Tianbao's head dissipated like smoke, his severe injuries healed instantly, and his body became as clear as crystal in a flash.

During a brain shutdown

Hong Tianbao heard the handsome man say softly:

"Second Senior Sister and Third Senior Sister have already left the Other Shore World, but don't worry, I'm constantly monitoring their situation, and they won't encounter any danger."

Long before Buddha's Birthday's Birthday, the two women had already escaped the Other Shore World —at that time, it was called Chongyang World.

The two sides had never met, let alone recognized each other.

"Master, Mount Ling is about to rise again, rising again under my leadership. Do you wish to return to Mount Ling?"

Hearing the handsome man's words, Hong Tianbao suddenly awoke, staring blankly at the face filled with great purity, wisdom, and light.

He murmured:

How exactly did you get to this point?

Zhang Fusheng replied:

" By fortuitous opportunity"

Hong Tianbao gripped his long beard tightly, then suddenly burst into laughter, laughing so hard that tears welled up in his eyes!

He waved his hand and shook his head:

"I cannot return to Mount Ling. If I were to return to the Mount Ling lineage, how would you face me? You are now the master of the Spirit Mountain System, aren't you?"

Zhang Fusheng understood; he knew his master was worried that returning to the Spirit Mountain System would affect his 'prestige'.

He smiled peacefully:

"I have reserved First Seat place for you in Mount Ling. If you wish to return to being a member of Mount Ling, there will be no trouble."

Hong Tianbao was still hesitating when he saw the extremely handsome young man make the decision:

"Then it's settled."

After a brief pause, before Hong Tianbao could answer, the Ten Directions Sacred Cave Heaven surrounding Zhang Fusheng simultaneously roared.

The smile on His face vanished, and suddenly His countenance became solemn and dignified, and He chanted a great hymn like a surging tide:

"There is a man named Hong Tianbao, the Buddha Ancestor's teacher, who has now returned to his position at Mount Ling, and shall be—"

"Randeng Ancient Buddha, Dingguang Tathagata."

"As a Buddha, one should possess three hundred and sixty Cave Heaven, endure the Five Decays in Celestial Person, remain untainted by Mortal World tribulations, walk the path of light, and bear the Bodhi Tree."

Every word and phrase is like Golden Mouth Jade Words, and also like the law that follows one's words.

Then.

As Hong Tianbao looked around in bewilderment, he realized he already possessed the qualifications to sit on the throne of [the Buddha Ancestor the Randeng], and at this very moment...

He rose from the Innate Great Realm to the Heavenly Human Limit in one step, gaining access to 360 Cave Heaven, and having already endured the Five Decays Tribulations.

Moreover, more than 30% of one's own thoughts transform into Bodhi Thought, which form Bodhi Tree behind one's back!

The Saint Golden Body, his words become law.

Unfortunately, this is the limit of what Zhang Fusheng can do now—to confer a deity through mere words?

He estimated that he would probably need to reach the level of Great Divine Ability User or even a true saint.

But that's enough.

On the Other Shore Mountain, the Buddha Light shone brightly, Hong Tianbao gradually appeared solemn and dignified. He bowed to Zhang Fusheng:

"World-Honored Tathagata"

Zhang Fusheng returned the greeting with a smile and said:

"Dingguang Tathagata."

The Past Buddha see the Present Buddha.

"In this way."

The World-Honored Tathagata returned to calm.

"If we can find the many lost celestial positions of the Spirit Mountain System, then Lingshan can also return to its true form."

The Buddhas of the three times are: Randeng in the past, Present Tathagata, and Maitreya in the future.

Randeng already exists, Tathagata already exists, but Maitreya—at this moment, is still just Little Bean.

But Lingshan has truly taken on the appearance of Lingshan.

What's missing is the position of the celestial beings.

The Buddha Heavenly Position will naturally descend after forty-two days under Zhang Fusheng's Bodhi Tree, but what about the positions of the other gods?

Only the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is in Zhang Fusheng's hands.

The rest are nowhere to be found—the vast majority disappeared into the void after the All Gods of the Spirit Mountain System were besieged and wiped out decades ago.

But just as if Zhang Fusheng were to fulfill the Buddha's mandate, the Buddha Heavenly Position would automatically manifest.

If one fulfills the destiny of the corresponding Heavenly Position on Mount Ling, and the corresponding Heavenly Position has not yet been assumed, one will naturally emerge and descend from the void.

Just like,

At this very moment.

"What is that?" Hong Tianbao stared blankly at the sky.

The void surged, chaos churned; clearly, a corner of Different Dimension was emerging and descending.

Following this, the [Randeng Heavenly Position] appeared and descended.