Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends-Chapter 983 - 900: The 9 Divisions of the Heavenly Court

Chapter 983: Chapter 900: The 9 Divisions of the Heavenly Court

Tang Sanzang joined his hands in a salute and said gratefully, "Thank you for your guidance, Emperor; this humble monk understands."

The Heavenly Emperor said sternly, "Tang Sanzang, are you willing to place the Middle Mahayana Buddhism under the Heavenly Court? I grant you autonomous management rights."

"This humble monk is willing!"

"Are you willing to respect the law and follow the Heavenly Rules?"

"This humble monk is willing!"

Emperor Ziwei also nodded and said with a smile, "Excellent!" feeling relieved inside, I’m finally not the only one who betrayed Buddhism to join the Heavenly Court; a like-minded person indeed!

"The Heavenly Court will establish a new department, named the Middle Tripod Buddha Department, with Tang Sanzang as the Buddha Department God Master, ranking among the Nine Divisions of Gods."

Tang Sanzang expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The Heavenly Emperor also smiled and said, "You shall descend to the Lower Realm first; the decree for you will soon be delivered by Gold Star Taibai."

"Yes, I take my leave, Your Majesty~"

Tang Sanzang joined his hands in a salute, turned, and left. After walking out of the Turquoise Pool, he transformed into a beam of Buddha Light and headed south, exiting the South Heavenly Gate to the Lower Realm.

Inside the hall of the Turquoise Pool, the Heavenly Emperor was quite pleased, laughing, "After Tang Sanzang returns to his position, you, Emperor Ziwei, need to guide him well."

Emperor Ziwei joked, "Your Majesty, please don’t accuse me of forming cliques."

"I am never concerned about that."

Emperor Ziwei was taken aback, not concerned? Shouldn’t an emperor balance his subordinates and consolidate power?

"As long as you perform your divine duties well, I don’t care about anything else!

Forming cliques, can you be more influential than Bai Jin?"

Emperor Ziwei shook his head repeatedly and said, "I dare not; I wouldn’t dare compare myself to the teacher." More than eighty percent of the Celestials in the Heavenly Court have connections with Bai Jin.

"Now that the calamity has passed, we must remain vigilant. When Buddhism flourishes, it is the time when the Heavenly Court dims.

Ziwei, I am not afraid of you forming cliques, nor of you overshadowing me with your achievements. Whatever ability you have, display as much as you can, as long as it benefits the Heavenly Court and the Three Realms, I will personally acknowledge your achievements."

Emperor Ziwei stood up, bowed, and said, "I will do my utmost!"

The Heavenly Emperor smiled and said, "Sit down! There are no outsiders here, no need to be formal.

This isn’t a lecture; it’s just a conversation between brothers."

Emperor Ziwei sat down, smiling, and said, "Your Majesty, there’s no need to worry too much about the Buddha Sect.

The Buddha Sect is indeed flourishing, but one branch of Buddhism is divided into three parts: I have a part, you have a part, and he has a part. Although the Buddha Sect flourishes, the power of the entire Buddhism is dispersed, Tathagata might be furious."

The Heavenly Emperor also smiled and said, "Breaking it into pieces was Bai Jin’s opportunity in Tathagata’s reincarnation.

Even I didn’t think of this strategy. Only Bai Jin can deal with Tathagata, and only Tathagata can handle Bai Jin."

Emperor Ziwei nodded in agreement and expressed some concern, "Your Majesty, with my teacher’s failed attempt to invade the Three Realms, won’t he be in danger once he returns to the Demon Realm?"

The Heavenly Emperor smiled and said, "Don’t worry! With Emperor Gouchen’s methods, not only will he not be in danger, but he may even achieve a great feat in the Demon Realm."

"Uh~ how is that possible?" Emperor Ziwei instinctively exclaimed.

"Hehe~ Anything is possible in his hands! He has already made all the arrangements; just wait and see!"

The Heavenly Emperor, noticing someone approaching, smiled and said, "Ksitigarbha, I see the Turquoise Pool has returned, so I won’t keep you any longer."

"I take my leave!" Emperor Ziwei stood up, bowed, and his figure disappeared instantly.

...

On the other side, after Tang Sanzang descended to the Lower Realm, he immediately returned to the Middle Mahayana Temple.

Outside of Great Tang Chang’an, an ordinary mountain peak transformed every day after Tang Sanzang established the Middle Mahayana Buddhism there, ever vibrant and colorful.

Now, it showcases cleverly arranged peaks and peculiar rocks. Under the cliffs lie Yao Grass and Qi Flowers, with fragrant orchids beside winding paths. Immortal apes picking fruits in the peach forest seem like flaming gold; Bai He standing on pine branches appears like smoke embracing jade. Cai Feng paired in twos, Qingluan paired in twos. Cai Feng sings auspiciously at sunrise; Qingluan dances elegantly in the wind, a rare sight.

At the mountain’s peak, a temple stands with glowing light from the Heavenly King Hall and purple flames in front of the Dharma Protection Hall.

The Floating Tower appears like Youbo Flower Fragrance; it’s a distinct and heavenly land, clouds leisurely extending the day. Red dust doesn’t reach here, all connections severed, an unblemished Grand Dharma Hall for eternal ages.

In the temple filled with resplendent light, yet distinctively serene, the newly established Middle Mahayana Buddhism had only two or three monks with high cultivation allowed inside this sacred site.

Inside the magnificent palace, there stood a giant Bodhi Tree, and beneath it stood two beautiful figures — the Queen of Women Country and Chen Daya.

A golden cloud gently descended from the sky, heading towards the mountain peak.

Chen Daya pointed at the golden cloud and excitedly exclaimed, "He’s back, Father’s back." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The Ruler of Women’s Country also looked at the golden cloud, with a tender smile on her face.

The golden cloud descended before the Bodhi Tree, dissipating into strands of mist.

Tang Sanzang stepped down from the golden cloud, smiling, and said, "I have returned."

The Ruler of Women’s Country approached and asked, "Tang Tang, what did the Jade Emperor say?"

"The Emperor agreed, and also wants me to align with the Hundred Schools, establish a Buddhist College, and protect the light of Human Dao." Tang Sanzang nodded slightly.

The Ruler of Women’s Country clenched her fist, shouting excitedly, "This is wonderful, does it mean we do not have to fear the Buddha anymore?"

"Yes, with the Heavenly Court backing us now, I am one of the True Gods of the Heavenly Court."

Chen Daya also exclaimed excitedly, "This is great! Now, I can visit Erya and play with her."

Tang Sanzang smiled and nodded.

Bzzt~

Suddenly, in the west, golden light radiated broadly, clouds swirling, and a Golden Buddha appeared in the sky, shining brightly in the sunlight.

The Golden Buddha looked down at the mountain-top temple, its majestic voice echoing, "Tang Sanzang, you as the Buddha’s son have betrayed Buddhism, distorting the Buddha’s message, Buddha is enraged, he has sent me to capture you, surrender peacefully!"

Tang Sanzang’s family all looked up at the sky; the Ruler of Women’s Country and Chen Daya felt somewhat nervous, and the few monks inside the temple stepped outside, gazing at the sky, prepared.

Tang Sanzang stepped forward, shielding them, his mighty voice echoing between Heaven and Earth, "I have not betrayed Buddhism, rather I have comprehended the true essence of Buddha.

Buddha is the heart, and the heart is Buddha. Some disregard the heart, focusing on appearances; without observing the heart, only the appearance. Pursuing form, clinging to illusions, worshiping cold golden statues without cultivating the Bodhi Heart, is a Fake Buddha."

"Impudent!" The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy shouted angrily.

"Joyful Arhat, Subduing Tiger Arhat, quickly capture Tang Sanzang and bring him to Spiritual Mountain for interrogation."

"Yes!" From the Eighteen Arhats, Joyful Arhat and Subduing Tiger Arhat charged down, simultaneously striking with palms, two giant golden hands fell from the sky, gleaming with divine light, seemingly about to destroy the mountain with one strike.

Just as Tang Sanzang was about to act.

Clang~ A sword cry resounded, platinum sword light traversed the sky, exuding sharpness, chilling the whole body, the sky was emblazoned with golden light, and Sword Qi surged like a torrent into Taibai Star.

The two pure gold giant hands were instantly severed by the sword light and shattered under the Sword Qi with a "boom."

"Ah~"

"Who is it?"

The two Arhats cried out in shock and anger, immediately retreating to the cloud head, their hand severed at the wrist, overwhelmed with fury and fear.