Sudarsana City was, in legend, the principal city ruled by Indra.
It was built from countless treasures.
For everything that existed in the Form Realm was immaterial.
This gave Qu Zan an opportunity: he could change its skin.
With the Bamboo Grove Vihara at its core, everything could transform at the turn of Qu Zan's thoughts.
According to Buddhist scriptures, Sudarsana City had seven layers of jeweled walls, built from interwoven gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, pearl, giant clam shell, and agate-the seven treasures.
Tier upon tier of towers, winding side chambers, open galleries, jeweled bells, and nets adorned the walls. Breezes stirred the bells, playing heavenly music.
The ground of the entire city had a foundation of gold, strewn with treasures, like Tūla Cotton.
The central hall of the city was the Hall of Good Dharma.
This was the main hall where Indra gathered the heavenly beings for deliberations and to hear the Dharma.
A Six-Tusked White Jade Elephant throne stood in the center of the hall, with Indra seated high upon it.
The hall was magnificent, with towering pillars standing like a forest. Their shafts were made of lapis lazuli, gold, and Maṇi Jewels, while crystal and lapis lazuli covered the roof. "Now this is a true city of the Heavenly Emperor."
Standing inside the hall and gazing at the palace, Qu Zan could not help exclaiming.
Unfortunately, everything here was conjured.
Still, its sheer grandeur was enough to impress people.
He walked through the palace, though it could not really be called walking. It was more like floating.
Qu Zan searched for the floating fortune essence and drew it onto his left hand.
He thought, *Wo'ercha's prayers were directed toward Indra, but I possess only part of Indra's power. Others also possess remnants of Indra's body. Could