Although he said this, his face still wore a worried expression.

Today, the Buddhist Sect seemed to sway like a tree in a storm, and if these Buddhas made any more mistakes, that would be a fatal blow.

Dharma Master Jue Xing mingled among the crowd, continuously observing the changes in people’s expressions.

He needed to draw more people into his camp, and having opened up the Buddha Kingdom in that world, he began his plan.

He wanted to become the new Buddha.

The flames of ambition blazed fiercely at the bottom of his heart, his gaze piercing through obstacles toward the distant peaks, where he believed his place should be.

This upheaval at Mount Ling made him acutely aware that his awaited opportunity had arrived.

Only in such a situation of unrest among the people could he better absorb like-minded individuals.

It seemed that lately his mind had been working better than ever, occasionally bursting with numerous inspirations.

"Dharma Master Hui Tong!" Jue Xing greeted an old monk with a smile.

This was an apparently aged monk, with slightly white eyebrows and a face full of wrinkles, appearing very benevolent.

However, Jue Xing knew very well that despite Hui Tong’s honest and kind appearance, he was actually a very ambitious man who had unfortunately not been born at the right time and therefore hadn’t even attained the position of an Arhat.

But having spent a long time at Mount Ling, he could be considered a person of wide connections.

And he was precisely the target of Jue Xing this time.

Jue Xing was clear that his friends could only be these people at the bottom; to those who already had attained the Golden Body and Final Fruit, his actions were nothing short of betrayal.

But for those stuck in their positions, unable to advance an inch, he offered a chance to ascend to heaven in a single step.

"Amitabha Buddha, it turns out to be Dharma Master Jue Xing," Hui Tong greeted with his palms together, softly chanting the Buddha’s name.

Nowadays, Jue Xing was a notable figure on Mount Ling, being the only monk from the Demon Clan’s land of the Great Tang of the Eastern Land who had escaped and even been received by Various Buddhas.

This was indeed a rare honor.

However, looking at Jue Xing’s smiling face, Hui Tong was filled with curiosity. He barely knew Jue Xing by sight, and they had no interactions on normal days, so he wondered why Jue Xing had stopped him today.

"May I have a word with you in private?" Jue Xing asked with a smile.

As the saying goes, it’s hard to refuse someone bearing a smile, and faced with Jue Xing’s smiling countenance, Hui Tong found it impossible to refuse and followed Jue Xing to a secluded spot.

Once they arrived, Jue Xing looked around cautiously, his soul on high alert, and after confirming that indeed no one was spying, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed that this turmoil had indeed drawn everyone’s attention outward, and he guessed that no one had time to watch him.

"Dharma Master Jue Xing, may I know why you have called me here?" Hui Tong curiously examined Jue Xing and asked gravely.

It was only on Mount Ling that he would agree to such a secluded place, for in other places, he definitely would not have consented. After all, one cannot see into another’s heart, and although the Buddhist Sect possessed the Heavenly Vision, the vast expanse of the Three Realms always had various methods that could shield it.

"Mage, you have spent countless years at this level, have you ever thought about going further?" Dharma Master Jue Xing said with a smile, his eyes intently fixed on Hui Tong.

Upon hearing this, Hui Tong’s heart tightened, not knowing why Jue Xing would say such a thing, but he still sighed and said, "How could I not want to? I yearn day and night for an opportunity to advance further, but it’s easier said than done. In this vast Mount Ling, there are only so many opportunities for the Golden Body and Final Fruit. Even if there occasionally is a vacancy, how could it possibly fall into our hands?"

"Indeed, people like us have no background, and our talents are mediocre at best. How could we ever catch the eye of the various Buddhas? This time, narrowly escaping death, I too was nonchalantly let off," Jue Xing said with a feigned sigh.

His words clearly evoked empathy from Hui Tong, who also sighed sadly.

"I had originally hoped that the Eastern Land would open up a Buddha Land, at which time I would also have the nerve to make a trip eastward to see if I could find an opportunity, but it seems now that path has also closed off."

With this, Hui Tong had already given up hope, knowing that in this lifetime he was likely never going to achieve true enlightenment. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"That may not necessarily be the case!" Jue Xing suddenly said with a laugh.

"Dharma Master Jue Xing, do you have a solution?" Hui Tong quickly asked.

At that moment, he was like a drowning man, unwilling to let go of any lifeline.

"This time, coming from the Eastern Land and witnessing life and death, I was able to truly See the Mind and Understand the Nature, encounter the Buddha, and realize that our previous understanding of Buddhist Law was mistaken."

"If you are willing, I will share this opportunity with you, and then both of us might sit high on the Lotus Platform and enjoy the worship of All Living Beings."

The two communicated secretly, and guided by Jue Xing, Hui Tong also entered a mysterious space and saw the brilliantly shining Buddha Kingdom, instantly captivated by it.

Endless Chanting Sounds came from all directions into his ears, adding much to his inner spirit.

At this moment, he also seemed to realize something. It seemed the Various Buddhas had merely stolen their opportunities for the Golden Body and Final Fruit, no wonder he had engaged in Ascetic Cultivation for so many years and still was at a standstill, while some among them had achieved enlightenment in just a few short years and sat on the Lotus Platform.

"So this is the real truth? How cruel!" Hui Tong laughed wildly in the empty expanse of Buddha’s Light, his laughter echoing in the space, turning somewhat fierce and terrifying.

However, Jue Xing and Hui Tong did not notice these changes; for the two of them, they now only believed in their own thoughts, regarding the previous teachings of the Buddhist Sect as lies.

"What do you think, Hui Tong? Join me in reforming this decadent Buddhist Sect. We are the ones who should be sitting on the Lotus Platform, receiving the worship of All Living Beings. Those false Buddhas, the greedy ones, should fall into Endless Hell, never to be reborn," Jue Xing declared with a strange fervor in his voice.

"That is only natural; we should indeed be the Buddhas!" Hui Tong murmured to himself, his eyes blazing with flames named ambition.

And this scene was just a microcosm. In such circumstances, many had changed their minds, which made Jue Xing’s actions very smooth.

In a short time, he had rallied several disciples of the Buddhist Sect, and they had secretly formed a sect called the White Lotus Sect, aimed at rectifying the chaos and constructing their own vision of Buddha Kingdom.

The sky was aglow with golden Buddha’s Light, and everyone looked up. It turned out to be the returning Various Buddhas coming back to Mount Ling after quelling disturbances.

Although they appeared as holy and dignified as before, full of compassion, their eyes could barely conceal their fatigue.

Whether it was descending the mountain to battle, the self-destruction of the Demon Clan, or finally treating the sick and saving people, all of it had drained much of their energy.