A Wrong Turn into Pansi Cave (Forty-Two)
However, after the Immeasurable Light Bodhisattva entered Nirvana and entered the kalpa, he emitted boundless light that shone everywhere, breaking through the changes in the Formation.
Mahakala Bodhisattva and the others then broke free from the cycle of the sun and moon.
However, under the Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle, this was merely the beginning of truly facing the Formation.
At this time Bodhisattva, apart from Mahakala Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta, Krishna Bodhisattva, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, and the five Sarvanivaranavishkambhin Bodhisattva, all the other Bodhisattva, Arhats, Arhat Heavenly Deities Guardian were exhausted and on the verge of death under the influence of the Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle.
Upon seeing this, the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta, with his great Dharma power, emitted immeasurable Wisdom light within the Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle, embracing all sentient beings, and with a thought, created a Pure Land for rebirth, protecting the other Bodhisattva Arhat within it.
Mahakala Bodhisattva rebuked, "With a formidable enemy at hand, instead of seeking to defeat them, you waste your magical power and indulge in petty compassion; this is utterly foolish."
The Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva clasped his hands in silence.
Mahakala Bodhisattva patted the white ox beneath his seat, intending to head towards the Moon Star, but the white ox was also exhausted and had no strength left to move.
Mahakala Bodhisattva emitted Divine Light from his eyes, turning the white ox into ashes, and a True Spirit entered the tribulation. It descended and transformed into its three-phase True Form, hundreds of millions of feet tall. In its right hand, it held a lock and threw it onto the Moon Star, pulling it towards itself; in its left hand, it held a trident, aiming at the Moon Star, intending to destroy it.
Seeing this, Krishna Bodhisattva followed Mahakala Bodhisattva forward, transforming into his thousand-armed, thousand-faced True Form, also hundreds of millions of feet tall. He unleashed the Wondrous-Seeing Divine Wheel, striking the Moon Star Moon Star, intending to shatter it. He then released a five-headed venomous snake, which landed on the Moon Star, coiling and biting it, spewing venomous fire.
On the other side, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva also made a move, revealing his Golden Body of Merit, with Treasure Bottle on his head, large ears reaching his shoulders, and bare feet stepping into the within the Sun Star.
The Treasure Bottle absorbs the endless Solar True Fire.
However, the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva had expended too much power to protect others. In this Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle, the forces of Heaven and Earth were different, and every move he made was against the will of heaven and earth. His power could not be replenished, so it was very difficult to move forward.
The Akashagarbha Bodhisattva accompanies him on the left, emanating boundless power of space, manifesting all blessings, Wisdom, treasures, and nectar to protect the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta.
The Sarvanivaranavishkambhin Bodhisattva his right, dispelling all karmic obstacles, inner demons, attachments, fears, and illnesses, and protecting the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta.
Ao Tu looked in both directions, his expression calm, without moving an inch.
The Taiyin Star Lord appeared first, her face indifferent. Her Moon Star robe stretched eastward, and she held a flag in her left hand, representing the Mingyue, and a ring in her right hand, representing the moon wheel.
As the moon revolves, it reveals a Supernatural Ability called the New Moon and Full Moon.
A year has 365 days, divided into 12 months. The beginning of the month is called "shuo" and the middle of the month is called "wang". "Shuo" New Moon and Full Moon " are used to divide the year into 12 months.
As the moon wheel slashed down, Krishna Bodhisattva's Wondrous-Seeing Divine Wheel split into twelve parts and fell.
The five venomous snakes that tore at the Moon Star were also cut off by the moon wheel, instantly turning into twelve parts. Because there were five heads, they turned into sixty parts, which scattered into the calamity.
Krishna Bodhisattva was enraged and attacked in his thousand-armed, thousand-faced True Form.
The Taiyin Star Lord twitched her eyebrows slightly, her expression mocking. With a wave of her Moon Flag, she communicated with the Ancient Times Heavenly Dao authority, controlling the tides, and then displayed a Supernatural Ability called the Great Flood.
The great flood has been rising since Ancient Times times, washing over the the Path of Krishna Bodhisattva.
Krishna Bodhisattva was knocked to the ground by the flood, and half of his thousand arms and faces were broken, but fortunately he was not seriously injured. This is because his Faith is based on the averting of disasters, the preservation of life, the harvest, and liberation. Although the Great Flood had some impact on him, it was not fatal and failed to shake his foundation.
However, Mahakala Bodhisattva standing nearby, suffered an undeserved calamity.
He was merely supporting Krishna Bodhisattva from the sidelines, preparing to strike when the opportunity arose, but unexpectedly, the Great Flood swept past Krishna Bodhisattva and rushed straight towards him, landing fiercely on his the Path.
Mahakala Bodhisattva Attainment of the Dao in the Sacred River, and his foundation was entirely in the Sacred River. The Great Flood that came down from Ancient Times directly washed away most of his foundation, and his the Path was severely damaged. Dao Wound, spat out a mouthful of blood, and could not stand steadily.
Krishna Bodhisattva exclaimed in surprise, "Mahakala Bodhisattva, are you alright?!"
The Taiyin Star Lord laughed and said, "How is my Supernatural Ability? Take another arrow!" With that, she took up her bow with her fair hand, nocked the Moon-Cassia Treasure Arrow, gathered the power of the Moon, and shot the arrow, purifying all heretics.
Krishna Bodhisattva was greatly alarmed and hurriedly said, "Mahakala Bodhisattva, be careful!" After saying this, he lay down on the ground to avoid the arrows.
The arrow grazed past Krishna Bodhisattva's head and struck Mahakala Bodhisattva's brow, instantly condensing Mahakala's boundless Moon energy.
At this moment, Taibai Star suddenly appeared, flicked his Fly-Whisk, which transformed into a streak of light and struck Mahakala Bodhisattva, shattering his solidified form and scattering it into ice dust.
Mahakala Bodhisattva then sent one of his True Spirit into the calamity.
With tears in his eyes and filled with grief, Krishna Bodhisattva ceased his attack on the Taiyin Star Lord and turned to rush straight towards Taibai Star, transforming into countless Incarnation —men, women, old, young, scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants—desiring to avenge Mahakala Bodhisattva.
Taibai Star disappeared in an instant.
The Taiyin Star Lord saw that he was trying to escape, and chased after him, shining a Moonlight Treasure Mirror on the back of Krishna Bodhisattva, thus obscuring his True Form.
Central Dipper Star Lords reside to the left and right of Ao Tu: Star Lord of Awe-Inspiring Spirit and Deliverance, Star Lord of Revolving Transformation and Supreme Sainthood, Star Lord of Balanced Harmony and Supreme Virtue.
Star Lord of Awe-Inspiring Spirit and Deliverance, the leader of the three, is often referred to by Mortal as the Great Kui Star Lord. When he saw that Krishna Bodhisattva's True Form was frozen in place, he couldn't help but strike, stomping down a huge foot on Krishna Bodhisattva and crushing him into a pulp.
Krishna Bodhisattva then sent one of his True Spirit into the kalpa.
The remaining three Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, Sarvanivaranavishkambhin Bodhisattva— were still fighting the Sun Star Lord Sun Star.
The Sun Star Lord was not strong enough. Even with the Sun Flag in hand, he could only barely mobilize the Solar True Fire. Therefore, even with the help of the Great Formation of Stars of the Celestial Cycle, which weakened the Sun Star, he could only barely fight the Three Bodhisattvas to a draw.
Fortunately Mahakala Bodhisattva and Krishna Bodhisattva had already been killed.
The Taiyin Star Lord freed her hand, and the Moonlight Essence shone down.
Upon seeing this, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva sighed, "The situation is hopeless," and then stopped fighting. He instructed Akashagarbha Bodhisattva and Sarvanivaranavishkambhin Bodhisattva to also stop fighting, discard their Magic Treasure, and join their palms in surrender.
The Monks who were protected by the Pure Land behind him were furious when they saw Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva surrender. They cursed him and denounced Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta a traitor.
The Vajras Scepter Arhat said, "Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva saved you and has been kind to you, while Mahakala Bodhisattva abandoned you and has become your enemy. How can you bear to insult your benefactor for the sake of your enemy?"
Indra Guardian, said, "Mahakala Bodhisattva abandoned us for the sake of the fortune of our Western Heaven Great Sect! Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva saved us for his own survival. I swear I will never be one to live a life of cowardice!"
After speaking, Indra Guardian, stepped out to be protected by Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.
Indra, the Guardian of Heavenly Deities, is an ancient god of the Western Heaven who wields thunder and battle. He is an extremely powerful deity, second only to the Great Luo Immortal, but unfortunately, he is now exhausted and nearing the end of his life.
The Thunder Department Heavenly Lords appeared and said, "Indra, why don't you enter the tribulation!" They then struck down a Divine Thunder and a Lightning, shattering Indra into pieces, and sending one of his True Spirit into the tribulation.