Chapter 430: Chapter 387, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad Returns to His Position
Bai Jin quickly raised his little finger, pinched it slightly, and said with a smile, "Master, I’ve only done a tiny bit, how can it compare to the great deeds of all the Saints in passing on the teachings? I truly feel unworthy of these merits! The Heavenly Dao is really too generous."
The Gods of the Heavenly Court felt uncomfortable, the Heavenly Dao is too generous? You feel unworthy? If you really feel unworthy, give it to me! I am willing to bear this guilt.
Taishang slightly shook his head, smiling as he said, "No need to be modest, the teachings of the Hundred Schools have greatly changed because of you."
Bai Jin quickly bent over and said with a smile, "Master, please don’t praise me, what does this little bit of merit count for? How can it compare to Master’s grand contributions, establishing the Taoist school and managing cultivators."
He emphasized, "Master, please stop praising me, it is now your time to resume your position, you are the main character here."
The Gods felt even more sour at the time, what does this little bit of merit count for? Look at this, is this how Immortal Gods should speak? However, Bai Jin’s words also awakened the Gods, and all of them turned their attention to Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad.
Lord Lao Zi looked towards the Heavenly Emperor, bowed and said, "I have seen Your Majesty, I have seen the Queen Mother!"
The assembly of Haotian and Yaoshi quickly scattered to the left and right, and other Gods also hurriedly dispersed, revealing a clear and broad path.
The Heavenly Emperor bowed back and said, "I dare not accept such courtesy from my brother."
Lord Lao Zi stood up, laughing and said, "Since I am part of the Heavenly Court, I should regard Your Majesty as the leader, and the rules must be followed."
The Queen Mother of the Turquoise Pool shook her head and said, "Brother joining the Heavenly Court is an honor for our Heavenly Court, how dare we place ourselves above our brother? Brother, please do not make it difficult for us."
The Heavenly Emperor also nodded, looking at Lord Lao Zi.
Lord Lao Zi gently shook his head, feeling moved, and said, "Here, there are no great Saints or venerable ones, just an ordinary old servant, Your Majesty, why bother with such ceremony?"
Haotian respectfully said, "Once a brother, always a brother throughout the Infinite Calamities.
Brother entering the Heavenly Court should transcend all grades, seeing the Emperor but not bowing, transcending all beings."
The Gods behind them all laughed and exclaimed, "It should indeed be so!"
Lord Lao Zi helplessly gave a wry smile.
The Heavenly Emperor gestured with his hand, laughing loudly, "Brother, don’t refuse anymore, please come in!"
Accompanied by the surrounded Gods, Lord Lao Zi walked into the Heavenly Court.
Following that, the Heavenly Court held a grand banquet for the Gods to celebrate Lord Lao Zi, and Chang’e the Fairy voluntarily offered a dance, a scene full of joy.
During the banquet at the Heavenly Court, a powerful chanting suddenly resounded through the Three Realms: "Thus I have heard
At one time. Buddha was in the country of She Wei, in the Bamboo Grove of the Kuti, with a great gathering of monk disciples, twelve hundred and fifty in all, gathered in the Bamboo Grove hall after alms round discussing, ’Among the worthy monks, only the supreme honored one is most extraordinary. With far-reaching Divine Skills, immense power, indeed knows countless past Buddhas who have entered Nirvana..."
The Gods at the Heavenly Court banquet instantly quieted down, all turning their heads towards the West.
The Heavenly Emperor turned to Lord Lao Zi and said, "Old Master, do you know what this is about?"
Lord Lao Zi stroked his beard, smiling, and said, "It’s just a transition from the old to the new."
Heavenly Emperor casually waved his hand, and a magnificent Divine Mirror flew out, hovering in the sky, and as the Divine Mirror magnified, all the Gods turned to look.
In a beautifully enviroment-rich mountain forest, a towering Bodhi Tree grew, a plump young monk sat cross-legged under the Bodhi Tree.
Many monks in robes and various animals such as wolves, tigers, deer, rabbits, rats, and cats surrounded him, all reverently prostrating on the ground. One could see a rabbit nestled next to a wolf, and a rat lying on a snake’s head, the natural laws of predator and prey were completely suspended here.
With the chanting growing louder, the Buddha Light around Shakyamuni also intensified, a Buddha Wheel formed behind him illuminating the entire West, and the Buddha and Bodhisattvas at Spiritual Mountain were all alerted, looking towards the direction where the Buddha Light appeared.
Many faces of the Buddhas on Spiritual Mountain changed drastically, showing excitement—it was the eldest brother!
The chanting ended, and a grand voice echoed through Heaven and Earth: "I, Shakyamuni, embody the suffering of the Mortal World. Today, I have achieved sudden enlightenment, established Small Mahayana Buddhism, save myself, save all beings, and redeem the regrets of the Saha world. Namo Duo Bao Tathagata!"
"Namo Duo Bao Tathagata!" A vast Buddhist chant arose in the Western direction.
Above Spiritual Mountain, with a thunderous rumble, a peak rose from the ground, level with Randeng Buddha’s main peak. A pagoda materialized from the void and vibrated, emitting endless Buddha Light.
In the hall of Mahayana Buddhism, Randeng sat at the primary seat, his face turning ashen.
To the left were Ci Hang, Manjusri, and Universal Virtue among others.
To the right were recently returned from calamity, Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, and Medicine Buddha among others.
Below them, many Arhat Bodhisattvas sat on lotus seats.
Suddenly, Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva burst into laughter, excitedly saying: "Duo Bao Tathagata has taken his place. Our Buddhist strength is greater than ever, a joyous occasion indeed!"
Randeng’s booming voice resounded: "This so-called Small Mahayana Buddhism cannot receive ascension from Mahayana Buddhism, it’s merely a heretical path."
Maitreya, Mahasthamaprapta, and Medicine Buddha exchanged glances.
Mahasthamaprapta: "Shakyamuni has established Small Mahayana Buddhism, what should we do now?"
Medicine Buddha: "Without Zhunti Buddha Mother’s consent, so-called Small Mahayana Buddhism is but a joke, without longevity. Let it rather trouble Randeng Buddha."
Mahasthamaprapta nodded slightly: "Most excellent."
Maitreya, with a smile, "No, Small Mahayana Buddhism is newly established, how can it contend with Mahayana? We should offer some help to Duo Bao Tathagata."
Mahasthamaprapta and Medicine Buddha nodded slightly, "Great virtue!"
Randeng’s thunderous voice then declared: "Guanyin, Manjusri, Universal Virtue, detain Sun Buddha and go extinguish Small Mahayana Buddhism, uphold the true path of the Buddha Sect."
Guanyin, Manjusri, Universal Virtue flew off, their hands joined in salutation and responded: "Honoring the Buddhist Dharma decree."
Ding Guang Huanxi Bodhisattva suddenly rose, furiously shouting: "How dare you!"
Whoosh~ Instantly, hundreds of Buddha, Arhats, and Bodhisattva stood up, glaring angrily at Guanyin and the other two Bodhisattvas.
Fires of rage blazed in the eyes of Randeng Buddha as he shouted, "Are you defying the Buddha’s will?"
Maitreya Buddha suddenly spoke: "Buddha’s words are incorrect! Since Shakyamuni has realized the Buddhist principles, he deserves Buddha’s blessing, how can we harm his life?
Our Buddha is merciful and universally saves all beings. Why can’t we save an external Buddha? Better to send divine figures to bring him to Spiritual Mountain and include him in the Buddha Sect."
Mahasthamaprapta and Medicine Buddha spoke together: "That is reasonable."
Randeng turned to look at Maitreya and the others, furiously at heart but soon calmed down, his face showing no sign of disturbance, stating: "That can also be done! Eight-winged Bodhisattva, go and guide Shakyamuni."
A gaunt old man stepped forward and respectfully answered: "Obeying the Dharma decree!"
Mahasthamaprapta suddenly felt clear, whispering: "Eight-winged Blood Mosquito, Randeng Buddha still harbors killing intent."
Medicine Buddha communicated telepathically: "Do we need to intervene to assist Shakyamuni?"
Maitreya Buddha slightly shook his head, whispering back: "If Shakyamuni can’t deal with an Eight-winged Blood Mosquito, even if we bring him to Spiritual Mountain, he won’t qualify as a contender against Randeng."