Chapter 1462: Chapter 515: Netherworld Upheaval, The Rise of Buddhism

Many cultures can find similarities or archetypes in their past lives.

Earlier, Ji Jingqiu discovered that the characters "Burning Incense" on the sign at the top of Wuwang Mountain use Federation script.

Later, he learned that the Seven Marshals are actually connected to the reincarnation of the Netherworld Lord.

Starting from this point, the cultural heritage of the Federation, especially the script, cannot be separated from the Netherworld Lord! 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Then, are many cultural heritages of the Federation, as well as some classics and legends of the Taoist and Buddhist schools, intentionally left by the Netherworld Lord?

Does this relate to his past life?

The Sea of Realms is vast and encompasses countless worlds, and Ji Jingqiu has long wondered if Earth, where he resided in his past life, is merely a corner of one such world?

With many questions, Ji Jingqiu took time to compile and integrate many ancient texts of the Federation, selecting parts similar to his past life.

In this process, he discovered numerous familiar legends from his past life.

One might be coincidence, two perhaps as well, but three or four...

Ji Jingqiu shared this doubt with Wuzhou and others.

Finally, the Moon-cutting Sword Light revealed a speculation from ancient ancestors, saying that the stronger a being, the wider the range they can radiate.

For example, starting from a Heavenly Venerable, the anomaly during a breakthrough begins with a realm.

And at the Transcender level, even if they are "low-key," the anomaly during a breakthrough will radiate across the Endless Boundary Sea, attracting endless attention.

This is just "passive."

Among them, some actively spread their own Dao and renown, using it as a stairway to ascend to higher peaks of Dao.

Thus, the range of influence and radiation becomes even more exaggerated.

Many beings will know their name and praise their immortality.

"This is true for True Saints, even more so for Transcenders, but what about the Heaven and Earth Unifier?"

The Sword Light seriously remarked,

"The universe has no boundary and is constantly expanding; under this theory, the Sea of Realms is also endless, so is it ’endless’ beyond the Sea as well? Space is infinite, but what about time and fate? What is the end of Dao, is it also endless?"

"These questions were discovered by many ancestors a long time ago, and they have always been exploring, eventually reaching a relatively accepted conjecture—if space-time expands infinitely horizontally, then Dao is its vertical ’height.’

"The true spirit of a Seeker resides at a certain height, and it can influence and radiate a proportional range of space-time."

"Under this conjecture, a being at the top of Dao will be able to influence all space-time!"

"Even if he has never been to certain places, his legends will be projected into those coordinates, fostering various tales about him, possibly myths and legends, or a moment of inspiration in an ordinary person’s mind, written as novels, films, games, even... reality!"

The Moon-cutting Sword Light’s statement was like opening a new door for Ji Jingqiu.

Under this conjecture, somewhere in the Sea of Realms, there might be a [Heaven and Earth Unification], or even a higher level [Heavenly Court]!

This [Heavenly Court] sits above endless space-time, projecting into All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, influencing the operation of endless space-time, and the trajectory of civilization.

Similarly, the myths and legends of Taoist and Buddhist schools are the same.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly understood.

The reason he named the protector gods of the Netherworld Soil as Ksitigarbha was also influenced by this?

He suddenly remembered, Marshal Ji seemed to always think his past life was related to the Other Shore.

No one can describe where the Other Shore is, or what it is.

Even those claiming to have comprehended it like Master Mu and Master He.

But Marshal Ji, who first proposed the concept of the Other Shore, stubbornly believed that Ji Jingqiu was born on the Other Shore...

Could the Other Shore be a specific Earth Territory coordinate?

For example, a certain "height" on the vertical Dao...

When he thought of this, Ji Jingqiu’s mind was like a burst of endless spiritual light; combining with what he gained from the Moon-cutting Sword Light, he locked on methods to locate his past life and began a new round of attempts!

It’s unclear how long passed.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly looked up, only to feel an overwhelming Power of Faith and Will, crossing the Void, surging into his spirit with a magnificent force!

The majesty and suddenness of this Power of Faith and Will caused his Divine Dao Fruit Position to tremble instantly, unable to adapt!

Ji Jingqiu followed the Power of Faith and Will with his gaze, instantly locating its origin.

It was the Heavenly Court!

Buddhism has been established!

Everything Doumu said was true; the Heavenly Court genuinely intends to elevate him to the position of Buddha Master!

...

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Heavenly Court.

Doumu Yuanjun regarded the illusory world in front of him with great interest.

This was an extremely clear world, without suffering, distress, sorrow, or injury, only Great Purity and Great Happiness.

For those who suffer, aging, illness, death, resentful encounters, separation from loved ones, unfulfilled desires, the radiance of the five aggregates, none are felt here.

"Is this the Pure Land of the Pure Buddha Country sought by the World Venerable Lineage all their lives?" Doumu inquired.

Star Lord nodded: "Make all beings free from suffering, but receive all joy, thus named the very joyful pure world. According to your idea, Buddhism has spread preliminarily in several realms, and this is as per doctrine, the Buddha Country fantasized by believers in the realms, initially becoming reality with the power of the Investiture of the Gods."

Doumu praised: "With this Buddha Country as a foundation, Buddhism is established, only waiting to convert from illusion to reality in the future, and it will be another ’Heavenly Court.’" Star Lord was silent for a moment, then said: "Forgive me for being blunt, you gave too much authority to that one."

But Doumu was unconcerned and smiled:

"As long as the Investiture of the Gods remains in our hands, all ’high towers’ built on this foundation pose no threat."

"As long as Ji World Venerate gets accustomed to the benefits brought by this Buddha Country, there will be no potential betrayal of the Heavenly Court in the future, everything he does will be bound to the Heavenly Court."

Star Lord said mysteriously: "Your Ji World Venerate sent news that the Netherworld Lord Fruit Position is nowhere to be found, how do you plan to handle this?"

Doumu squinted and said: "There are peculiarities indeed, not necessarily Ji Jingqiu intentionally concealing."

Star Lord was indifferent, not knowing that Doumu’s trust in this person had already reached such a degree!