The West Region Buddha Kingdom truly was incredibly vast.
If only counting territory, it was even much larger than Da Kang.
As for being rich and prosperous...
In any case, the monks were rich, and that was that.
Although the Crosser of Tornts didn't know why Chen Huangpi's attitude had changed, that phrase "possess so understanding of Buddhist scriptures" genuinely spoke right to the bottom of his heart.
The Divine Embryo had yet to awaken his past-life wisdom, and moreover was still a Daoist, yet he had already begun reading Buddhist scriptures.
This was exactly the appearance a Divine Embryo ought to possess.
"To impart knowledge to the Almsgiver."
Wearing a smile, the Crosser of Tornts depicted with deep voice and rich emotion: "The population of the West Region Buddha Kingdom numbers an unknown myriad of myriads (hundreds of millions). Its territory is boundlessly wide and broad; it is a true and genuine land of abundance and rich resources. As for that Da Kang, in our eyes, it is rely a land of bitter cold in the extre north, nothing more."
"Then does your West Region Buddha Kingdom have an Emperor?"
"That, we indeed do not have."
"It doesn't matter; it will have one in the future."
Chen Huangpi's eyes shot out radiant light; his heart suddenly feeling this West Region Buddha Kingdom possessed great potential and much could be accomplished there.
Golden Horn had just used sign language toward him, having already clearly inford him of the origins and purpose of these monks.
They ca from the West Region Buddha Kingdom, their goal being to search for the Divine Embryo.
And his own body carried that Heretic Buddha Sarira.
Therefore, these monks mistakenly recognized him as the Divine Embryo, treating him as the reincarnation of so Buddha.
He didn't want to be any sort of Buddha, nor did he want to shave his head bald.
He rely wanted to be the Emperor.
Nor did he like these monks either.
Because they had injured Golden Horn.
At this mont, as if recalling sothing, the Crosser of Tornts spoke up to ask: "Almsgiver Chen, exactly which few Buddhist scriptures do you normally read?"
Da Kang and the West Region Buddha Kingdom had nurous frictions and clashes over these past few years.
But forrly, interactions between the two nations had been frequent, thus quite a number of Buddhist scriptures had circulated into Da Kang.
It was just... when had Chen Huangpi ever read any Buddhist scriptures!
He was a proper, genuine Daoist!
These words absolutely could not be said aloud. Therefore, Chen Huangpi spoke vaguely and ambiguously: "The Buddhist scriptures I read have no nas. I read them all while dreaming. In the dream, there was also a very blurry figure..."
Hearing these words.
The Brass Oil Lamp hanging at Chen Huangpi's waist rolled its eyes.
Blurry figure my ass.
Chen Huangpi, you clearly know these monks mistakenly recognized you as the Divine Embryo, and you've taken a fancy to their West Region Buddha Kingdom, so you're deliberately bluffing and duping them like this. If they learn the truth, they'll skin you alive when the ti cos.
However, although the Brass Oil Lamp thought this way, it additionally couldn't be bothered to interfere.
Chen Huangpi was wicked and devious to the core, and also as shrewd as a ghost. Doing this was rely like shooting arrows at a target—calling dibs on the spot first. While he remained insufficiently strong, he absolutely wouldn't run off to any West Region Buddha Kingdom.
These bunch of monks wanting to abduct Chen Huangpi back to the West Region Buddha Kingdom were probably daydreaming.
Perhaps they would be sold out by Chen Huangpi with a backhand, and still remain entirely kept in the dark.
But the Brass Oil Lamp's heart was clear as a mirror on all this.
These Crosser of Tornts and others, however, remained entirely unaware of these matters.
Their preconceived notions were truly deep; they genuinely treated Chen Huangpi as the Divine Embryo.
For the Divine Embryo to currently remark about reading Buddhist scriptures in his dreams, and even dreaming about a blurry figure... This was clearly him instinctually wanting to re-cultivate Buddhism after stepping upon the erroneous path of cultivating the Dao...
"What did that blurry figure look like!?"
The Crosser of Tornts was incredibly excited, asking incredibly seriously: "Have you dread of it again recently?"
Chen Huangpi stepped back in panic: "Old monk, you frightened ."
"My Buddha is rciful."
The Crosser of Tornts hurriedly took a deep breath, speaking with apology: "It was rely an impulsive mont; I forgot that although Almsgiver Chen's cultivation is extraordinary, you are still a youth. Enreating you not to lay bla, entreating you not to lay bla."
"I don't bla you."
Chen Huangpi's expression relaxed slightly, speaking with visible emotion: "That figure in my dream was very massive. He possessed many fleshy tumors on his head. I don't rember exactly what he looked like, but behind his head was a massive halo, capable of tracing back ti."
"He told I was the Heaven-Mandated Master of the West."
"But I am young and haven't seen much of the world. In this lifeti, I've never stepped out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains. So how could I be this Master or that Master? Thus, I flatly refused him."
"However, he said: One drink, one peck, all is predestined. This is my fate; I was born to be the Master of the West."
"Moreover, he also said soone would co looking for . But I waited for fourteen years and no one ca. I figured matters within a dream were rely a laughing matter, unable to be counted as true."
"It counts as true, it absolutely counts as true!!"
The Crosser of Tornts' mind and spirit were shaking and resonating. Even the Bodhisattva concealed within his body was trembling with excitent at this very mont.
What 'fleshy tumors growing on the head'!
That was clearly a Buddha's ushnisha (fleshy crown). The halo behind the head was the aura of perfect enlightennt!
Being capable of tracing back ti indicated this Buddha, even among the Buddhas within the Three Bodies Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple, ranked near the very top!
Yet why would this Buddha manifest within the dreams of his own reincarnation?
Could it an this Divine Embryo was not his reincarnation?
The reason he manifested in the dream was to serve as a Dharma Protector, granting him blessings and support!?
If this was the case, then perhaps this Chen Huangpi's origins were even greater than imagined!
"At the very zenith of the Myriad Buddhas Temple sit three Buddhas, nad: Past, Present, and Future."
The mighty and majestic voice of that Bodhisattva rang out from within the Crosser of Tornts' body; his voice stating firmly: "These three Buddhas are the absolute sovereigns of myriad Buddhas, and among them, the Present Buddha is the most distinguished and noble. His Buddha title is the Great Virtue, Great Awe, Utmost Virtuous, Utmost Benevolent Present Buddha Lord."
"Ever since the Heaven and Earth Mutation, this Buddha Lord disappeared without a trace. I once heard the final place he sought out before disappearing was precisely these Hundred Thousand Mountains."
The communication between this Crosser of Tornts and that Bodhisattva occurred solely within a single thought.
Yet the Brass Oil Lamp heard it crystal clear.
Turning around, it relayed all these words to Chen Huangpi within his heart.
"Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you."
Chen Huangpi said sowhat distressed/troubled: "The illusory figure I dread of wasn't just one; there were many illusory figures, and moreover they visited my dreams every day. Recently, the dreams have beco even more frequent. Old monk, you cultivate Buddha; do you know what exactly is going on here?"
The Crosser of Tornts replied: "I cannot say. If Almsgiver Chen wishes to know, why not accompany us on a trip back to the West Region Buddha Kingdom? Perhaps your confusions will definitely be resolved."
It wasn't that he couldn't say, but rather that he didn't dare say it!
The behavior displayed by this individual was a bit too extraordinary and bizarre.
It genuinely was highly probable he was the reincarnation of that Present Buddha Lord.
The Buddhist Dharma of an existence of this caliber reached the heavens; karma cycled endlessly. If he spoke out and broke the underlying reasons, he feared it might backfire and cause a blunder.
Buddha must be kept within the heart.
The Divine Embryo was also Buddha!
Chen Huangpi, however, was sowhat astonished.
He rely wanted to satisfy his craving of acting like a Buddha Lord. He didn't expect that although this Crosser of Tornts fell for the bait, every single sentence he spoke sought to guide him toward the West Region Buddha Kingdom.
Looking at its posture, that West Region Buddha Kingdom truly possessed Buddhas.
If he went there, wouldn't he be seen through in a single glance?
Thinking of this, Chen Huangpi shifted the topic: "I'm still of a young age right now. Once I grow a bit older, I shall go visit my West Region Buddha Kingdom."
"Almsgiver Chen, why the need to wait until a future date!?"
The Crosser of Tornts implored: "That figure in your dream told you soone would co pick you up. And this little monk hails from the West Region Buddha Kingdom, perfectly answering this call at this exact mont in ti! Almsgiver Chen, you possess an innate heaven-ordained affinity with the West Region Buddha Kingdom..."
Chen Huangpi shook his head: "Old monk, the West Region Buddha Kingdom has many Buddhas. Although I possess affinity with it, this affinity is also categorized into major affinity, minor affinity, and middling affinity. Just exactly like how people possess major badness, minor badness, and middling badness."
"My affinity is a minor affinity. Under identical heavens, there are those possessing greater affinities than I do."
"Almsgiver Chen is truly exceptionally eloquent; Buddhist intent arises spontaneously. However, you are unaware that your affinity with the West Region Buddha Kingdom is greater than anyone else's under heaven. You are the Heaven-Mandated Master of the West."
"Sigh, I truly wish to visit the West Region Buddha Kingdom too, but right now I genuinely have urgent matters preventing from leaving."
Chen Huangpi postured as if about to leave; the Crosser of Tornts and the others hurriedly trailed after him.
"Almsgiver Chen, what matters do you possess? Might as well say them out loud, we shall definitely assist you."
"Wouldn't that be improper...? We've only just t for the first ti. Although we feel like old friends at the first eting..."
"Since we feel like old friends at the first eting, what could possibly be improper about it?"
"Improper is just improper. Master said the outside people are all very wicked. Although you are all good people just like , I nonetheless cannot help but grow an extra eye/be cautious."
"Almsgiver Chen, this little monk can swear an oath to you."
"Alright, I trust you now! But swearing an oath is too much like treating as an outsider. Let's just sign a contract, that'll do."
...
With black characters on white paper signed.
Not only was Chen Huangpi happy.
That Crosser of Tornts and the other monks were also happy.
And the Bodhisattvas and Arhats were even happier!
They didn't even need to swear an oath; they rely needed to sign a contract, promising to assist this Chen Huangpi—who was highly likely the reincarnation of the Present Buddha Lord—find so fishing rod. This was far too simple!
Although the Divine Embryo stated that fishing rod was very difficult to track down.
But no matter how difficult it was, compared to gaining the Divine Embryo's trust and laying the groundwork for bringing him back to the West Region Buddha Kingdom in the future, it fundantally did not count for anything at all!
Moreover, the Divine Embryo's innate disposition truly was pure and honest.
Stating he wanted to 'grow an extra eye', but when those words were spoken out loud, could it still be called a 'scheming mind'?
However, it wasn't as if the Crosser of Tornts hadn't suspected that this Divine Embryo, Chen Huangpi, might be a bit sowhat off.
He didn't think Chen Huangpi wasn't the Divine Embryo.
He rely thought it was possible Chen Huangpi wasn't the Divine Embryo reincarnated from that Present Buddha Lord.
But after Chen Huangpi finished signing his na and chanted the phrase, "My Buddha is rciful," that previously untad and rebellious Son of Diting trapped within the golden net suddenly prostrated itself in submission. And furthermore, after performing a Buddhist ceremonial bow, his suspicions had completely vanished into nothingness.
The Son of Diting was an evil spirit!
Chen Huangpi had deployed absolutely no ans or thods whatsoever. He rely casually chanted a Buddha title, yet that brutal and untad Son of Diting was swayed and delivered. The probability of him being the reincarnation of the Present Buddha Lord was at least up to eighty percent!
"Huangpi Daddy, these bunch of old bald donkeys bullied so fiercely; you must definitively vent this anger for !"
Golden Horn lay prone upon Chen Huangpi's shoulder, its pair of forepaws ceaselessly gesturing sign language.
Chen Huangpi secretly transmitted his voice: "Relax, my mind is thoroughly clear on this. While they seemingly grant my every request, in actuality they are targeting the Heretic Buddha Sarira on my body. Remaining without that Sarira, I fear they would imdiately harbor killing intent toward ."
These monks, including that Crosser of Tornts, all gave him a very bad feeling.
Because Chen Huangpi could sense an exceptionally intense and dense stench of blood upon their bodies.
"Contract Master, further including those Arhats within the Buddha shrines."
The Life-reaping Ghost stated coldly: "If I haven't misjudged, those Arhats ought to have consud humans not too long ago. Demonic monsters of this sort are even more disgusting than those deities who feed upon human qi."
Chen Huangpi replied: "That river Golden Horn ntioned is an extrely suitable place for killing people. Wait until they assist in finding the fishing rod before making a move. After all, I don't know how to swim, and that river cannot even float a goose feather, nor can flying birds cross it."
Right at this mont.
That Crosser of Tornts suddenly, out of the blue, opened his mouth to ask: "Almsgiver Chen, what exactly is this Son of Diting gesturing about?"
"It's nothing."
Chen Huangpi pointed at Golden Horn, smiling as he said: "Although it submitted to as Master and desires to be my mount, it nonetheless begged to bestow it with a na. I pondered over and over but couldn't think of any good nas, thus I nad it by its horn, calling it Golden Horn."
"Co, Golden Horn, greet them."
Golden Horn flashed a kind, amiable smile toward the Crosser of Tornts.
Yet out of its mouth issued the barking of a dog: "Old bald donkey, you won't live for many more days!"
The Crosser of Tornts felt consoled and comforted as he stated: "He truly is the Heaven-Mandated Master; even such a brutal sinful beast has been transford into an auspicious beast. My Buddha is rciful; my Buddha is boundless."
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