Chapter 353: Chapter 143: Daluo Achieves Dao, Yuxuan Tianlao Asks about Immortality!_5

Then, each and every one of them activated their Dharma Body and gathered before Fa San. They sat in a protective circle around him, ready to face the invader.

Their bodies were effulgent with Buddha’s light, signifying their determination to fight the invaders to death.

The dignity of the Buddha should not be insulted, and even if they were to die, they, as children and grandchildren of the Buddha, should uphold the dignity of the Buddha.

Fa San was deeply moved by this scene.

But at the same time, he was filled with sorrow.

Fa San knew that the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect might not escape disaster today.

Fa San regretted provoking this man before him. Had he not done so, none of these subsequent events would have occurred.

If the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect perished on this day, it would be all because of him.

"Fa San, I came here today, not for slaughter, but for one thing only," Chen Chang’an said. He disregarded any other high-ranking Buddhas, and extended three fingers directly towards Fa San.

"I came here merely to retrieve one thing from your sect," Chen stated.

"The three Pure World Heart Lotuses. If you hand them over, I will no longer pursue the matter concerning Fa San."

"Impossible, this is impossible!"

"Evildoer, even if you kill us today, we will never hand over the Pure World Heart Lotus to you!"

As soon as Chen Chang’an’s words were out, they were immediately met with opposition from the lower ranks of Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect.

Their expressions were full of determination, as if they could not wait to devour Chen Chang’an on the spot.

But in the face of this scene, Chen Chang’an remained calm and collected, keeping his gaze fixed on Fa San.

His eyes were a mixture of scrutiny and a hint of a smile.

The Pure World Heart Lotus, the treasure of Buddhism, was even more precious than the Shariputra.

It is a rare heavenly treasure that, if consumed by a mortal, could wash away the impurities of the mortal body and transform it into an Immortal Body.

Instantly becoming an Immortal or a Buddha!

Whether Immortal or Buddha, it refers to becoming a Dao Fruit Immortal or a Pure Karma Buddha.

It denotes a life stage equivalent to a seventh-stage Immortal.

An Immortal with only a stage, but without Divine Skills!

The mortals’ notion of becoming an Immortal instantly refers to this!

It follows the same logic as joining the ranks of the Immortals!

The effect of the Pure World Heart Lotus is not limited to that. In addition to making mortals instantly become Immortals, it is also beneficial to the Great Cultivators of the Eighth and Ninth stages.

If one were to drink a porridge made from these lotus seeds, even the body of a Ninth stage Great Cultivator would be further purified, making it more perfect.

In Buddhism, the Pure World Heart Lotus is often used during the nirvana of the Great Buddha, and thus it is recognized as the supreme treasure of Buddhism.

In short, it’s extremely valuable!

Chen Chang’an was in no hurry; he knew Fa San would make the right choice.

"Donor, I accept your terms," Fa San said after what seemed like an eternity of silence.

He looked at Chen Chang’an, as if making a difficult decision, and spoke in a somber tone.

"Donor, please wait a moment."

With that, Fa San disappeared in a flash, reappearing in his usual courtyard.

In the courtyard, a fountain supporting several golden lotus buds of varying sizes stood in prominence.

Atop each golden lotus bud was a jade-green lotus seed.

Exactly three seeds in total.

These three Pure World Heart Lotus seeds represented all the stockpile of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect over hundreds of thousands of years. Once taken, there would be none left.

If they were to wait for the next budding, it would probably take countless millennia.

However, Fa San knew, he had no other choice.

If he handed over the three Pure World Heart Lotus seeds, Buddhism would still have a future. If he didn’t, they might not even have a tomorrow.

"Donor, the item you requested is here."

"As for past grievances, I ask for your magnanimity."

In the next moment, Fa San plucked all three Pure World Heart Lotus seeds and handed them over to Chen Chang’an.

"Master, you are truly wise," Chen Chang’an said as he received the lotus seeds.

"Release!"

Then, the moment he received the lotus seeds, he swiftly sent a Daoist method into the heart of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect.

Omm, Omm, Omm~!

Apparently triggering something, a humming and radiant Buddhist light appeared between Heaven and Earth.

Following which, a faint Buddhist aura rose from the ground of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect.

"Thank you, thank you, kind donor~!"

At this moment, Fa San was genuinely grateful to Chen Chang’an.

Although Buddhism lost three Pure World Heart Lotus seeds, the future of the sect was now secure.

A blessing in disguise!

"Well, master, until we meet again," said Chen Chang’an, completely unfazed by Fa San’s reaction.

In the next moment, without uttering anything further, he turned and took a step forward. He then vanished into thin air.

....

"Hey, brother, did you hear? The Great Buddha, Fa San, of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect has awakened."

"What? Fa San has awakened? Brother, stop kidding. Who doesn’t know that Fa San chose to leave this world in order to pacify Emperor Song’s wrath."

"In the current thriving state of Emperor Song, why would he dare to awaken from Nirvana? Isn’t he afraid of rekindling the Emperor’s wrath?"

"Brother, you’re out of the loop. You probably don’t know that Fa San’s release from Nirvana was facilitated by Emperor Song himself."

"A few days ago, Emperor Song personally visited the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect. He asked for the three Pure World Heart Lotus seeds in exchange for settling the cause and effect with the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect."

"Once this cause and effect were resolved, there was nothing holding back Fa San anymore, naturally, there would be no more reasons for him to not awaken."

"So that’s how it is."