Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends-Chapter 984 - 901: The Rise of the Buddha Sect

The massive golden Buddha’s shadow trembled twice, and a grand voice echoed between Heaven and Earth: "Gold Star Taibai!"

Gold Star Taibai emerged from the void, completely different from his usual benevolent appearance. At this moment, he held a longsword, surrounded by the Geng Metal Power, resembling an unrivaled Sword Immortal, exceptionally fierce.

Gold Star Taibai sheathed the longsword with a clang and said, "After 33 years of battling the Demon Clan, the murderous intent has not yet subsided. I beg Buddha’s forgiveness."

Tang Sanzang hurriedly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and gratefully said, "Thank you, Angel, for resolving the crisis for this poor monk."

Gold Star Taibai nodded and smiled at Tang Sanzang, saying, "No need for thanks. My relationship with Wukong is very good, so we are not outsiders."

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy was enraged, how could a mere Daluo Golden Immortal dare to act boldly in front of this Buddha? A Quasi-Saint must not be insulted!!

He reached out towards Gold Star Taibai, and the grand voice echoed again: "Gold Star Taibai, without cause, you attack my Buddhist Arhat, intending to undermine the Heavenly Court’s friendship with Buddhism; unforgivable!

This seat will subdue you and present you at the Palace of the Polestar, to be judged by Your Majesty."

The moment Gold Star Taibai stretched out his hand, a bright yellow Holy Decree appeared.

The outstretched hand of the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy froze in mid-air, oh, a Holy Decree, cannot be offended! He scratched his head twice as if scratching an itch, concealing his embarrassment.

"Buddha, what are you saying?"

"Nothing~" replied the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy with a smile, "I came here to apprehend the traitor of Buddhism, but did not expect the Star Lord to come to Chang’an to proclaim the decree, blocking the Angel’s path. I beg the Star Lord’s forgiveness.

If the Star Lord wishes to go anywhere, please do so freely, do not delay the proclamation of the Holy Decree."

"I have already arrived." Gold Star Taibai looked down, commanding, "Tang Sanzang, receive the decree!"

Tang Sanzang lifted his monk’s robe, knelt on the ground, and respectfully said, "The monk from the Lower Realm, Tang Sanzang, listens to the holy instruction!"

The Ruler of Women’s Country and Chen Daya also hurriedly knelt behind Tang Sanzang.

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

Gold Star Taibai smiled and unfolded the Holy Decree, reading aloud: "The Heavenly Emperor decrees: It is heard that there is a monk named Tang Sanzang in the Lower Realm, who, with a compassionate and resolute heart, traveled 108,000 li to retrieve the Mahayana True Scripture of Buddhism, combining the laws of the Eastern Land to establish Middle Mahayana Buddhism, with a heart set to deliver all living beings, which greatly comforts me.

Today, he is granted amnesty and appointed as the Buddha Department God Master of Heavenly Court, ranking among the nine departments of Heavenly Court, receiving the Original Jade Token and the Nuwa Token, to oversee the Buddhist sect of the world and deliver all beings with Eastern Buddhist theology.

Hereby granted~"

Gold Star Taibai closed the Holy Decree, smiling as he said, "Tang Sanzang, accept the decree!"

Tang Sanzang hurriedly raised both hands and respectfully said, "This humble minister receives the decree and will not fail the trust of Your Majesty!"

Gold Star Taibai’s Holy Decree transformed into a streak of Divine Light that descended upon Tang Sanzang, instantly causing a twisted Swastika-like Divine Pattern to appear on his forehead.

Tang Sanzang stood up from the ground, and numerous Divine Patterns appeared on his kasaya, radiating a sacred and majestic aura, impossible to gaze upon directly. With overwhelming divine power sweeping out, he clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The Ruler of Women’s Country and Chen Daya also quickly stood up, looking at Tang Sanzang with excitement. He had truly embraced the support of Heavenly Court and now Middle Mahayana Buddhism can thrive; he succeeded.

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy shouted in shock and anger, "Impossible, how could Your Majesty issue such an edict? Tang Sanzang is a disciple of Buddha Sect, not subject to the Human King’s decree, nor under the command of Heavenly Court."

Gold Star Taibai looked at the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, displeased, and said, "Buddha, are you questioning Your Majesty?"

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy immediately calmed down a bit, his mouth twitching slightly, he coldly said, "I dare not, but Tang Sanzang is a disciple of the Buddha Sect, how can he take office and hold a Divine Position in the Heavenly Court? I beg Your Majesty to retract the decree."

Gold Star Taibai jovially replied, "A disciple of the Buddha Sect can also come to Heavenly Court for employment. Heavenly Court is open-minded, how could it exclude Buddhism from Heavenly Court?

The Five Directions Five Elders of Heavenly Court, West Heaven Buddha, Southern Antarctic Guanyin, Eastern Chong’en Saint Emperor, Northern Polar Mystic Spirit, Central Yellow Extreme Yellow Horn Immortal.

The Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva can hold the honored position of the Five Directions Five Elders within Heavenly Court, so why can’t Tang Sanzang serve as a Heavenly Court God?"

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy urgently said, "This is different."

The Five Directions Five Elders is just a nominal position, but Tang Sanzang’s role as Buddha Department God Master carries real power, it’s a complete reliance on Heavenly Court, cutting the flesh of Buddhism!

And not all at once, in the future Tang Sanzang will keep leaping and wielding the little knife, slicing Buddhism’s flesh slowly, slicing the Qi Fortune of Buddhism.

Gold Star Taibai laughed and said, "There’s no difference. If Buddha is dissatisfied, you can also come to Heavenly Court for employment; all Gods of Heavenly Court warmly welcome you."

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy clenched his fist tightly, loosened it, the fury flashing through his eyes; the few people below are just ants to him, he could right now just wave his hand and slay Gold Star Taibai, forcibly take Tang Sanzang away.

But he dared not, Buddhism’s split into three already severely damaged Buddhism’s vitality, if it were to offend Heavenly Court now, Buddhism would be in difficult times, the choice could only be made by the Buddha. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy managed a slight smile and said, "Thank you, Star Lord, I will consider."

Gold Star Taibai nodded slightly, looking down at Tang Sanzang below, and said, "Buddha Master, organize matters in the Lower Realm, and please come to Heavenly Court for employment soon."

Tang Sanzang immediately said, "Yes! This poor monk will quickly do so."

Gold Star Taibai disappeared amidst a swirl of Divine Light.

Tang Sanzang looked up at the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, smiled, and said, "Buddha Friend, would you like to come down and sit?"

The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy snorted coldly and said, "Tang Sanzang, do you think that by aligning with Heavenly Court you’ll rest easy? Now, as the Buddha Sect rises, just wait for Buddha to hold you accountable!" He vanished amidst a swirl of Buddha Light.

The Ruler of Women’s Country joyfully said, "Cangcang, are we really safe now?"

Tang Sanzang nodded and smiled, relieved, and said, "That’s right, Buddhism cannot afford to risk offending Heavenly Court and take action against me.

Next, what we must do is establish a Buddhist College, teach the true Buddhist Law, and deliver all beings in this world."

Chen Daya clenched his little fists excitedly, saying, "Father, I knew you could do it."

In the following period, after Buddha returned to position, Buddhism once again spread towards the East, Tang Sanzang organized disciples to resist Buddhism with Buddhism, initiating a series of faith conflicts with Western Buddhism.

If Tang Sanzang’s and The Buddha’s struggle was without the flash of swords, then the battle between Buddhism and the Laba Sect was filled with blazing war.

The Four Great Bodhisattvas invaded the Western Plateau, launching fierce battles against Randeng Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, yet could not claim victory, leading to a stalemate.

Did Buddhism flourish? Indeed it did, with Buddhist temples spread across the Four Great Continents, countless followers, but Buddhism was also fractured, its strength greatly diminished, even less than before the Westward Journey.