Chapter 527: Chapter 205: Breaking through Nine Rounds, Waking from a Big Dream! _2

However, even when it comes to physical prowess, Chen Chang’an would not fear anyone.

Though Taurus is unparalleled, it pales in comparison to the Jail-Guarding Divine Elephant; they are on different scales altogether.

Thus, when the Jail-Guarding Divine Elephant body was activated and the power of ten thousand dragon elephants was unleashed, Chen Chang’an had no obstacles in his path!

The third figure is a Great Demon, none other than the Primordial Demon, the source of all demons in the world.

Chen Chang’an never thought that the Primordial Demon which has long dominated the ancient world would be present in the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion and had left a shadow on this Star Road.

However, upon further thought, it was not that surprising. As the source of all demonic energy, if the Primordial Demon couldn’t have a place here, then in this world, who would deserve a spot?

With regard to the Primordial Demon’s figure, Chen Chang’an took it seriously. He didn’t use any other tactics, but relied on the True King’s Nine Refinements that he had integrated over the years.

In the past, Shen Xuzi had always told Chen Chang’an that True King’s Nine Refinements was not far off from the path of the Primordial Demon.

He listened to this and believed it, and so now, Chen Chang’an wanted to test its truthfulness.

However, he was disappointed.

The True King’s Nine Refinements is after all, of the True King level. It’s far from the path of the Primordial Demon; there is still a lot missing in order to advance to the status of a demon.

However, despite falling short, Chen Chang’an learned a lot. Through the battle with the Primordial Demon, he understood more about what was lacking in his True King’s Nine Refinements and continuously refined it amidst various battles.

After the round of battles, Chang’an started off at a disadvantage but gradually managed to turn the tide, ultimately overpowering the Primordial Demon!

At this moment, Chen Chang’an’s True King’s Nine Transformations underwent a complete transformation, becoming a true king, the king of all demons!

Not only that, Chen Chang’an also felt his power in the Demon Path greatly strengthened.

Without exaggeration, absent any variables, even in 1-on-1 combat against beings of the Primordial Demon’s level, he could now be confident of winning!

This was not arrogance, but confidence!

This significant change brought a streak of joy to Chen Chang’an’s heart. He didn’t know the value of the reward for passing the tenth floor of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion, but now he knew that even if he stopped now, this trip was absolutely worthwhile.

"Next, the fourth one!"

After benefitting from his encounter with the Primordial Demon, Chen Chang’an directed his gaze to the fourth figure.

This figure was an elderly Buddha, kind-looking and wearing a somewhat worn-out, faded cassock.

The Buddha held an alms bowl in his hand, sitting cross-legged on the Star Road, seemingly praying or experiencing some sort of realization.

"Bodhi has no tree. Nor does a mirror have a stand." Chen Chang’an didn’t know what a true Buddha was like, as he had never seen one.

But if Chen Chang’an were to choose one, there is no doubt that this Buddha sitting in front of him would be a true one!

No hesitation. Chen Chang’an quickly walked up to the old Buddha and in the same way, using his Dao Rule to interact, he challenged the old Buddha!

"Namo Amitābha!"

"Dear donor, since we are destined to meet, let this old monk fight you with his three thousand Buddha Lands!"

Surprisingly, the Dao Body of the old Buddha seemed somewhat conscious, something Chen Chang’an had not anticipated.

"Then please guide me, Master!"

Chen Chang’an nodded.

Despite the unexpected surprise, the battle must continue.

Having improved his True King’s Nine Refinements from his fight with the Primordial Demon, could he also refine his Buddism Path through fighting this Buddha?

In the past, Chen Chang’an learned a multitude of things, almost every instruction that the System gave him, he had learned instantly.

Biting off more than he can chew was not noticeable when at a lower realm, but now that he has entered the Great Heavenly Venerate realm and even shown signs of entering the 10th realm, Chen Chang’an felt constraints on his progress.

If he didn’t make timely changes, his progress might be halted at the tenth realm.

Was the tenth realm high? Absolutely!

For any creature in this world, the tenth realm is unattainably high.

This position is the closest to the Great Dao, it even could be referred to as the Dao itself. Since ancient times, many heroes had sacrificed everything for the sake of reaching this realm.

So, was the tenth realm high? Indeed, very high.

But this was not Chen Chang’an’s goal!

During his enlightenment at the peak of Taiyi Sect, he had given up the opportunity to step into the highest state, but thanks to that enlightenment, Chen Chang’an discovered the existence of such a state.

In such a state, the tenth realm might just be the starting point.

Since he had the rare chance to be in this world, Chen Chang’an naturally wanted to try reaching that peak.

And that would all start with refining the various Daos!

"Immovable King Ming!"

"Great Light Wheel Conquering Demon Mantra!"

"Six Daos Reincarnation!"

"Great Merciful and Compassionate Palm!"

"Three Thousand Buddha Lands!"

"A Single Bodhi Leaf!"

In this moment, Chen Chang’an unleashed all the Buddhist Laws he had, regardless of their size or strength.

Hum hum hum~!

Across from him was the old Buddha who was displaying the Three Thousand Buddha Lands.

This was not the first time Chen Chang’an encountered Three Thousand Buddha Lands. He had faced it once before in his battle with Fa San, the Great Buddha of Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect. Using an even more profound and mysterious technique, he had defeated it with Ten Thousand Buddha Lands.

However, the Three Thousand Buddha Lands that this Great Buddha had unleashed were distinctly different. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The Three Thousand Buddha Lands displayed by Fa San consisted only of three thousand independent small Buddha Lands, but the Three Thousand Buddha Lands exhibited by this Great Buddha consisted of three thousand massive Buddha Lands.

Each Buddha Land was like a great world. Three Thousand Buddha Lands thus represented three thousand great worlds.

Nam~ a~ mi~ to~ fo~!

Hum hum hum~!

Moreover, each of the Three Thousand Buddha Lands was inhabited by numerous colossal Buddhas.

These Buddhas, each jolted with golden and black light, symbolised the realization of true Buddhahood.

True Buddha, the highest position in Buddhism.

The reason there were two colors, gold and black, was that these were the combination of the Wrathful Vajra and Good World Buddha.

Yes, Demon Buddha.

People in this world knew about Buddha Demons, they even knew the origins of the Demon Buddha.

However, few people knew that Demon Buddha was part of Buddhism from the very beginning. One could even say the Demon Buddha was one of the orthodoxies of Buddhism from the start.

This truth was so ancient that even Fa San, the Buddha of Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect today, did not know about it.

Even the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect, they were not the original Buddhas. They achieved enlightenment later, naturally they did not know about the existence of the Demon Buddha.

The unity of Buddha and Demon, this was the true symbol of that distant era!

Turning into a Demon during war, and a Buddha in tranquility, reigning supreme over all beings and demons in the heavens!

Boom~!

"Twenty-Four Heavenly Seals, rise!"

Chen Chang’an had to admit that this old Buddha was very profound.

The Three Thousand Buddha Lands displayed by the old Buddha, he couldn’t break it.

Moreover, his usual tit-for-tat strategy, the one that beat Fa San’s ’Retreat of Ten Thousand Buddhas’, seemed like a haystack being bulldozed in front of these Three Thousand Buddha Lands, not being able to withstand a single blow.

However, even though the Three Thousand Buddha Lands deployed by old Buddha were remarkably powerful, it still wasn’t enough for Chen Chang’an to admit defeat yet - he needed a lot more.

"Twenty-Four Heavenly Seals, Six Daos Reincarnation, Immovable King Ming, merge!"

"Initiate the intention of reincarnation, trace back the cycle of dream! "

"Advanced Dream Enchantment, behold!"

In the next instant, Chen Chang’an, seated cross-legged in mid-air, radiated waves of blessed buddha light.

At this moment, he gave up many Buddhist Laws, only keeping a handful of them.

He then merged these few laws into a new one.

Advanced Dream Enchantment!

A poem goes, "In the great dream still unawakened, the body wakes first. All life as in a dream, all is emptiness."

Emptiness, the ultimate state of Buddhism.

No matter how strong a Dao is in this world, once everything is emptiness, there is no cause for concern!

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