Duncan likens the Western deification system, one path to becoming a god relies on self-validation of the Tao, another involves entering the Divine Country system, relying on merits to become a divine-like power within it, even to the point of being a Demigod, subordinate god, or following god.

"No wonder Li Yu bows to Buddha until he develops tumors on his head."

Fanatics of the Pure Land Sect.

"Spring and Autumn of the Ten Kingdoms" records, Li Yu ’walked with his forehead touching the Buddha niche, until a fist-sized tumor bulged on his forehead.’

The Southern Tang is the stronghold of the Pure Land Sect.

The ancestral court of Pure Land is right there.

Master Bu Jie saying these words is actually aligning towards Duncan.

Some say the Great Freedom Celestial Demon Lord wants to annihilate Buddhism, Master Bu Jie must see for himself, now it seems this ’annihilation of Buddhism’ is probably unavoidable, but exactly how much is annihilated, whether it’s a total sweep or a targeted cleaning, all can be negotiated.

Duncan is willing to give Master Bu Jie a little face, after discerning between Zen and Pure Land Sect, he roughly knows who he needs to clean up.

Rely on no external things, only then can one become Buddha.

Understand the mind and see the nature, inherently complete.

Zen’s requirement for insight is very high, not just anyone can have an ephiphany, whereas Pure Land Sect is rather simple, counting as a secular, suitable for ordinary people’s cultivation style, merely sincerely worshiping Buddha will suffice.

Zen is the backbone of Chinese Buddhism.

Master Bu Jie solemnly rose, clasping his hands together said: "If Your Majesty can spare Zen, we are willing to go to the Potala Palace in the future to discuss the Tao!"

Look, look!

This self-enlightenment is indeed different, this awareness, this thought, this is the essence of Chinese Buddhism.

Many factions within Buddhism.

Zen has the most masters, Pure Land Sect has the most followers.

Moreover, Bodhidharma was the first to combine Zen and martial arts, Yi Jin Jing, Xi Sui Jing, etc., are top-notch martial arts. As for the Pure Land Sect, because of practicing the name of Buddha, they are somewhat similar to Western battle Priests, able to borrow Buddha’s power to fight, akin to the Divine Techniques of Western Priests.

Bu Jie Monk clasped his hands said: "Experts of Pure Land Sect, practice the name of Buddha, meditate on Buddha, reality contemplation of Buddha."

"Many people have practiced into Buddhist Divine Power."

"Your Majesty, please be careful!"

Fanatics, and coupled with the empowerment of belief wish power, the Divine Techniques they can perform are very strong.

Pure Land Sect even has people able to perform various Buddhist aspects and methods, which matches the intelligence gathered by Good Mother, it seems someone indeed practices the Arhat Dharma body which subdues dragons and tigers, many secret techniques of Pure Land Sect are somewhat like the Western Priest’s Divine visage (Dharmic aspect), Otherworld Divine Envoy (Dharmic body), Divine power shield (Buddha power), etc.

Zen, although also has secret techniques, its root lies in self-cultivation, conversely it’s not that easy to acquire the Divine Power from the western Buddhas.

"So that’s how it is." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Duncan nodded thoughtfully.

It’s fine.

If someone can indeed summon the Dharmic aspects of Shakyamuni or Amitabha Buddha, he can just then have a word with the two, make a little report, see if they would mind.

Today, Monk Bu Tan discussing with him, seeming as if he said nothing, but actually already pleading.

Duncan is easy-going.

No matter which sect or faction of Buddhism, as long as they disgorge the consumed money and food, and then all discuss the Tao at the Potala Palace, everything can be negotiated, he’s not that fond of beheading.

Do well, in the future select High Monks again, and together send them to India, and thoroughly debate with the Brahman Priest.

Master Bu Tan enjoyed good food and drink and departed very relaxedly.

"Bu Jie Monk always keen on achievements."

Duncan watched the large-bellied monk’s departing figure, thought to himself: "Thus it seems, this Master Bu Tan truly has a chance to achieve the Tao."

Arhat starting out.

If he can discuss the Tao in India in the future, becoming Buddha and founding ancestor isn’t impossible.

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