Whether Ermao joins the Heavenly Court is another matter; the critical point is to unite against the Pure Land.
Song Lin had previously learned from Shihui, now known as dicine Buddha, that the dium Thousand Realm over there was vast.
It consists of a total of forty-nine Small Thousand Worlds.
These are divided among five factions: the Pure Land, the Heavenly God World, the Earth Deity World, the Demon Realm, and the Seven Gods Realm.
Five factions jointly carve up one dium Thousand Realm.
Because all these immortals cultivate the Incense Fire Dao, the entire dium Thousand Realm is also referred to as the Incense Fire Divine Tao World, which is relatively famous in this generation of the Great Thousand World.
Of course, Song Lin couldn't swallow all five factions at once. However, if he could first assimilate the Buddha Realm, his overall strength should surpass that of the other four realms.
This would make the conquest much easier.
The Pure Land possesses the Seven Realms, while Donghua Middle Thousand and the other four Small Thousand Worlds total five realms. The latter has much weaker foundations and strength compared to the forr but still has potential for developnt.
Now, unlike in the past, one cannot simply strategize for gradual procurent and wait for future harvests.
If disinclined to proceed step by step, one must annex other dium Thousand Realms.
Ermao would be a good ally. Because of Mao Zhong's ties, he likely wouldn't harbor any malice toward the Donghua Heavenly Court.
Moreover, judging by the attitudes of the two towards Yuan Shi Heavenly King, it was apparent they weren't evil individuals.
While pondering, Song Lin looked toward one of the troops.
Lingwei Buddha had split his soldiers into several groups, granting Song Lin a chance to infiltrate.
If Song Lin rely blended into this realm superficially, he would have to stay in hiding. His aim was to truly infiltrate the core hierarchy, deeply understand the workings of this world, and ideally seize opportunities to ascend within their ranks.
Before him stood a Bodhisattva exuding a sinister aura, whose dharma image glowed an eerie green bronze, engraved with bizarre Netherworld Seal Characters.
"This one won't do."
Song Lin imdiately dismissed this figure upon seeing him.
The Bodhisattva was evidently an abnormal entity who had attained enlightennt, likely the product of so Ghost King casting aside his butcher's knife and achieving sudden Buddhahood.
Song Lin's cultivation technique differed fundantally from this individual's; imitating him would be quite difficult.
Furthermore, such abnormal entities were too niche to rise to prominence, and naturally, their disciples or followers would be few.
The masses generally preferred revering Bodhisattvas whose majestic treasures instilled peace and joy at first glance—this figure, in contrast, would be off-putting.
Better to find another.
Song Lin moved to a different location.
In the void ahead, a radiant light filled the expanse. Following the source of the glow, he discovered a dharma image.
It emitted constant brilliance and perpetually produced lodious sounds, fragrant blossoms, and garlands cascading throughout.
A golden wheel adorned its crown, with Vajra composing its body and colored glass its core, endlessly radiating light.
Song Lin had investigated this figure thoroughly. This Bodhisattva was nad Bao Guangming Bodhisattva and cultivated the Bright Path, one of the Buddha Country's most prevalent cultivation paths.
"This one is suitable,"
Song Lin thought to himself.
He transford into a wisp of green smoke and drifted toward the dharma image.
Seizing the mont when the Bodhisattva was unguarded, the green smoke materialized into a celestial net that enveloped its target.
He swiftly subdued the Bodhisattva, placing it into the Heavenly Burial Coffin, then transford himself into the Bodhisattva's dharma image.
"Ugh…"
Bao Guangming Bodhisattva let out a startled cry before losing consciousness entirely.
Song Lin quickly probed his mories, using Innate Yang Qi to simulate his cultivation technique and deanor.
All the radiance originated from Innate Yang Qi, making it relatively easy to imitate.
If Song Lin had used his avatar to simulate this process, it would have been easier to expose flaws. Using his true body instead, he felt confident in avoiding detection by the Great Sun World Venerable. On the contrary, if he demonstrated exceptional talent, he might even be trusted as a favored subordinate.
In the Pure Land, Bodhisattvas were equivalent to Harmonization cultivators in the Taoist School, making them uncomplicated to impersonate.
The real challenge lay in eventually becoming a Heavenly Immortal without exposing flaws in the Great Sun World. This would demand profound Buddhist Law cultivation.
He would need to appear more "Buddhist" than the Buddhist Sect itself to truly infiltrate their ranks.
"Namo Radiant and Supre Great Sun Buddha."
Song Lin chanted the Great Sun World Venerable's official Buddha title, mimicking it quite convincingly.
Soon, disguised as Bao Guangming Bodhisattva, Song Lin began commanding a brigade of a million Buddha Soldiers, navigating the void in pursuit of the so-called Galactic Ancient Corpse.
These Buddha Soldiers were no ordinary monks; they appeared to be Abnormal Soldiers, bearing Vajra wrathful expressions on both their foreheads and the backs of their heads, leaving no blind spots unguarded.
From Bao Guangming Bodhisattva's mories, Song Lin learned that these Buddha Soldiers were forged by the Eye Heavenly King of Majestic Treasure, who, in turn, was one of the dharma bodies of the Great Sun World Venerable.
Thus, it was apparent that the Great Sun World Venerable possessed nurous dharma images, and perhaps so Bodhisattvas were his avatars entirely.
This Buddha's grip over the sect was incomparable to anyone else's.
Song Lin considered himself fortunate. If Bao Guangming Bodhisattva had been an avatar of the Great Sun World Venerable, he would likely have faced relentless pursuit across the heavens.
"Everyone, gather!"
Lingwei Buddha's voice resonated through the vacuum, as loud as the toll of a great bell.
"Any clues?"
Lingwei scanned the crowd.
The crowd shook their heads, replying that they knew nothing.
They continued heading deeper into the galaxy.
Along the way, Song Lin inadvertently discovered several Secret Realms of void turbulence but didn't conceal this information. Instead, he shared it with the group, dividing the findings evenly among them.
This act greatly earned Lingwei's favor. Coupled with Song Lin's magnanimous generosity in handing over the benefits, he gained significant approval.
"Not bad. Soday, serve in my Great Divine Bodhi Grounds."
Lingwei Buddha patted Bao Guangming's shoulder.
Bao Guangming was from Lingwei Mini Thousand World, and the two hadn't interacted previously. He had only recently risen to Bodhisattva rank, and Lingwei had been in seclusion during this period, initially unaware of him.
This mission was their first encounter, during which Lingwei brought the unfamiliar newcor along for assessnt.
Unexpectedly, the newcor exhibited exceptional conduct.
"Thank you, Buddha!"
Song Lin expressed his gratitude fervently.
Lingwei secretly continued monitoring his expressions.
Shihui and Fazang's betrayal had deeply wounded Lingwei, leaving him reluctant to trust others.
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