Foremost in learning · Ananda

"The greatest in Divine Ability? Maudgalyayana?"

Shang Yang frowned slightly; he clearly hadn't heard of Maudgalyayana's name.

However, from the adjective "first in Divine Ability," Shang Yang could sense the genuine pride in Maudgalyayana.

Those who can possess such a title are certainly not ordinary, even in the future.

Moreover, Shang Yang didn't believe that all the Arhats under Amitabha Buddha's command could, like Maudgalyayana, allow their consciousness to descend into the bodies of their past lives. "What is your purpose in coming to this era?"

"Don't tell me you chose to be born at this sensitive time simply because this body is begging for your help."

Shang Yang didn't believe a word of the nonsense Maudgalyayana had said.

However, Shang Yang's use of the Dove People Ren indicates that he tacitly acknowledged Maudgalyayana's identity.

At the very least, Shang Yang's hostility towards Maudgalyayana has indeed diminished.

"Buddhism and Daoism arise from each other; Buddhism is originally Daoism."

"Now is the dawn before the birth of the Pure Yang Dao Ancestor, and a born Buddha will also be born in due time."

"My descent into this world is solely for the protection of Buddhist disciples; I have no other purpose."

Looking at Maudgalyayana with a hint of suspicion, Shang Yang still didn't believe what he was saying.

"So, you Buddha from the future are just so mystical..."

I believe in cause and effect, but not in fate.

"Your fatalism means nothing to me, it's even somewhat laughable."

Cause and effect are the trajectory of all things and the fundamental law governing the Long River of Time; every cause has an effect.

But destiny is a logic that reverses cause and effect; it is a "predestination" theory that completely contradicts Shang Yang's understanding.

Putting aside other matters, the birth and growth of the Dao Ancestor cannot be explained by so-called "fate"—no one can determine his destiny. "In fact, I don't believe in fate either."

To Shang Yang's surprise, Maudgalyayana laughed at this moment.

"Among the disciples of Buddha, the vast majority firmly believe in 'fatalism'."

"Some guys have even Qi Deviation, firmly believing that destiny is an inescapable, predetermined cause and effect, and an inevitable trend in the development of this world."

"Only Ananda and I felt that the Dao Ancestor's saying, 'Man can conquer nature,' perfectly captured the essence of cause and effect."

Maudgalyayana paused slightly at this point.

"Primordial Beginning Heavenly Venerable is most adept at reversing cause and effect..."

"Chi Yi used this opportunity to lock onto the fruit of all living beings, thus achieving the supreme status of Great Luo Golden Immortal."

"Though I am not as great as the Primordial Beginning Heavenly Venerable, I still wish to test whether I can become the 'original cause' of the birth of a Buddha's child."

Upon hearing this, Shang Yang immediately understood, and his gaze toward Maudgalyayana became somewhat strange.

"So, you don't think the birth of a Buddha's son was a natural occurrence?"

"On the contrary, the reason you appeared in this era is to facilitate the birth of a Buddhist disciple? To facilitate the coexistence of Buddhism and Daoism as you claim?" You do not believe in so-called "fatalism," but rather believe that you can control the cause and effect of the future.

Shang Yang didn't even know whether this or the Buddha, who firmly believed in "fatalism," was more ridiculous.

But there is no doubt that Maudgalyayana possessed abilities befitting his arrogance.

"If we follow the conventional understanding, you could indeed think that way."

It was just a simple reply, yet Maudgalyayana's words revealed a subtle, almost imperceptible, determination.

Sensing the slight anomaly, Shang Yang instinctively frowned.

Shang Yang was very familiar with this expression, because he himself had once possessed such persistence—a persistence that bordered on martyrdom.

Similarly, this also means that Maudgalyayana's words were not a simple reply, but a form of hypnotic "self-brainwashing." [So the question arises: why would he brainwash himself?]

Was it because it was difficult to bring about the birth of the Buddha's son? Or did he have to sacrifice something for it?

The thought flashed through Shang Yang's mind, but he did not pursue the matter further.

Because he knew that Maudgalyayana would never tell him something so important.

Besides, Shang Yang had no interest in knowing about these messy things.

"You just mentioned that there's someone else who shares your beliefs..."

"That Ananda, he must have come to this era with you too!"

Although it was a question, Shang Yang spoke it with unusual certainty.

Where is he now? Are you still in contact with him?

Faced with Shang Yang's questioning, Maudgalyayana, who had previously been all-knowing, suddenly fell silent without warning. Fortunately, this silence did not last long.

After all, if Maudgalyayana wanted to leave this place, he had to get past Shang Yang first.

Having finally gained the other party's trust, Maudgalyayana did not want to offend them further because of such an obvious fact.

"I am known as 'Number One in Divine Ability,' and my junior brother is known as 'Number One in Knowledge.'"

"In terms of wisdom, he far surpasses me, so he should have arrived in this era much earlier than I did..."

Suddenly shaking his head, Maudgalyayana quickly corrected himself.

"No, he definitely arrived in this era before me, and may have even started planning this long ago."

"However, he's even more extreme than me, I think..."

Before Maudgalyayana could finish speaking, Shang Yang's expression changed slightly, and an ominous feeling arose within him.

"Wait a minute? This feeling..."

"Long River of Time stirring again? And is this related to you?"

Rewind to a few days earlier, to the Kunlun Mountains in the far west.

We're not far from the West Sea now; as far as the eye can see, there are only towering mountains and vast oceans.

However, the West Sea is different from the prosperous East Sea, the frigid North Sea, and the scorching South Sea. It is filled with a primitive and wild beauty. Even though the Dao Ancestor spread the Tao and enlightened all beings, the ecology here remains extremely primitive.

Wild beasts are the norm here, and spirits are everywhere...

Even the primal gods, who have disappeared in other regions, are not uncommon here.

If you look far into the distance, you will find traces of civilization even deep within this West Sea.

Although these traces of civilization are very rare, mostly left by Mountain Folk piloting steel aircraft carriers, a considerable portion of them are native to the region.

The owners of these traces of civilization are the Dragon Race of the West Sea, the true rulers who unified this ocean.

Beneath the West Sea Dragon Race are countless shrimp soldiers and crab generals, as well as those rogue Rogue Cultivator who attempt to uncover the secrets of this region.

Especially at the junction of Kunlun and the West Sea.

Those savage gods, who possess immense divine Divine Power yet whose intelligence is no different from that of ordinary wild beasts, have become one of the purposes for many Rogue Cultivator to come to this place. Xu Jia, with his gaunt face and nearly exhausted life force, is one of them.

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