Leaving aside the experiences of Qi Wugou and Water Moon Monk, at the site of the Three Vehicles Dharma Assembly outside, Dragon-Elephant Sage Buddha, Akanishta Buddha, and Jihuitian—the three peak Manifestation Realm powerhouses—were also communicating and exchanging thoughts through their Dharma power.
"This Dharma assembly has proceeded quite smoothly," Dragon-Elephant Sage Buddha said with a chuckle. "The overseas Zen cultivation groups fully support our Western Region Buddhist sects. The three branches of the Desert Buddhist lineage that follow the Hearer Vehicle have several sensible elders among them, so they will not oppose me either. As for the remaining rabble, there is nothing to fear."
"Among the five great Zen monasteries of Central Huan, there are still some inheritors who have yet to emerge. As for Wuchen of Stone Zen Temple, he has long since attached himself to the monarch of Niduso Kingdom." Akanishta, too, possessed insight into myriad thoughts and the ability to foresee what lay ahead.
"Niduso Kingdom has always been threatened by the Tiele people. This time, they sent Wuchen, along with Xu Yajun of the Myriad Forms Sect, intending to seek aid from Great Xiye Kingdom. With that in play, Wuchen may not necessarily oppose us."
Hearing this, Akanishta said in a deep voice, "Still, this Three Vehicles Dharma Assembly will inevitably encounter other twists and turns."
These twists and turns could arise from many sources. For one, the Three Vehicles Dharma Assembly had drawn the attention of forces from all sides. There was no telling whether someone might seize the chance to cause trouble.
Dragon-Elephant Sage Buddha nodded. In his heart, he felt that the most unpredictable threat lay with those Five Calamity Weapon Lords.
Though the Five Calamity Weapon Lords might not be especially powerful themselves, the heavenly punishment divine weapons were truly troublesome. They