Chapter 533 - 532: Fierce Competition for Future Buddha, East Buddha Summoned to Die! [Part 1]
Chapter 533 - 532: Fierce Competition for Future Buddha, East Buddha Summoned to Die! [Part 1]
"I understand now."
"Heh heh..."
After reaching the peak of his anger, East Buddha could only let out a helpless laugh.
He looked at the Medicine Buddha with a complex expression and said, "In truth, I’ve always been wary of you. Among the numerous supporters of the Merit Buddha, you’re the only one who caught my eye."
"But after Merit Buddha lost the competition, I mistakenly believed that my only opponent left was the Great Ming King."
"I never thought... never thought..."
He shook his head repeatedly, a trace of self-mockery rising on his lips as he said, "I underestimated your ambition."
After saying this, East Buddha shook his head again, muttering, "No, I should say, I underestimated Tathagata’s intentions."
He gazed deeply at the Medicine Buddha, "Tathagata never intended to elevate Golden Cicada. He was merely a pawn to attract attention on the surface. You are the one Tathagata wants to elevate!"
"Tathagata, truly the World Honored One of this age!"
East Buddha sighed, sincerely admiring Tathagata Buddha’s strategy.
The Buddhas present listened to East Buddha’s unabashed words and exchanged glances, falling into a moment of silence.
Buddhas possess great wisdom.
In truth, from the moment Medicine Buddha could activate the Array of the Western Pure Land, they already realized there was something amiss, and after Medicine Buddha unhesitatingly killed Yellow Eyebrow, everyone understood.
The struggle for the position of Future Buddha did not end with Golden Cicada’s fall.
Both East Buddha and the Great Ming King were deceived.
They both considered Golden Cicada their greatest opponent.
Especially the Great Ming King, who meticulously plotted, believing that after eliminating Golden Cicada, Tathagata would only have himself to support.
Little did he know, the true competitor only surfaced at this moment.
"East Buddha, it seems your status in Western Heaven is not as high as the external rumors suggest."
At this moment, Lin Heng had already arrived.
Originally, upon seeing East Buddha reach the Western Heaven and Earth Realm, Lin Heng was ready to give up.
But he didn’t expect.
The Array of the Western Pure Land would not open.
East Buddha was directly abandoned outside!
Linking this to the competition for the position of Future Buddha in the Buddha Country, Lin Heng immediately realized that someone in the Buddha Country wanted to use him to eliminate East Buddha!
Using him as a tool.
Lin Heng was not upset about this; on the contrary, he was very willing!
He wasn’t too worried about any deception here.
Because as long as he didn’t enter the Buddha Country, those Buddhas inside couldn’t do anything to him.
"Alas..."
East Buddha sighed deeply, turned to look at Lin Heng, then glanced at Medicine Buddha inside the array, smiling bitterly,
"Years ago, someone warned me that I would face a calamity in this age, so I have been cautious everywhere."
"But I didn’t expect, after being vigilant for a millennium, I’d still let my guard down."
He looked up to the sky, muttering, "It seems today is the time to face my calamity."
At this moment, East Buddha was no longer the honored figure of the past, isolated outside the Buddha Country, like a stray dog.
He appeared exceedingly desolate!
Before this, Medicine Buddha, standing within the array, showed no emotional fluctuation on his face. He remained expressionless, clasped his hands, and said,
"East Buddha died in battle while defending the Buddha Country against a formidable enemy. His merits shall be eternally inscribed in the annals of the Buddha Country, receiving infinite incense!"
"I am heartbroken and wish only that East Buddha does not suffer the pains of reincarnation!"
"Amitabha Buddha!"
"Please, East Buddha, face your end!"
In his final words, Medicine Buddha’s gaze became sharp and icy to the extreme.
Seeing this, even Lin Heng couldn’t help but secretly sigh. The competition for the position of Future Buddha in the Buddha Country was even more brutal than imagined.
Regarding this, he actually couldn’t fully understand it.
It’s just the position of Lord of the Buddha Country.
Compared to the seat of a Saint, it’s hardly significant.
As long as one can become a Saint.
Sitting or not sitting in the position of Buddha, who sits there, what difference does it make?
Could it be that becoming Buddha would place one above the Saints?
"Is there perhaps some unknown secret about the position of Future Buddha?"
Lin Heng muttered to himself, but couldn’t think of anything significant.
Of course, these things were not important to Lin Heng at the moment.
Now, he had only one thing to do, to slay East Buddha!
Rumble.
Accompanied by the spread of Lin Heng’s killing intent, the Book of Life and Death manifested again, hovering at Supreme Heaven, its pages rustling, black water constantly flowing out.
Each drop carried the momentum of crushing a galaxy, shaking the Universe.
The Chaos Diagram also manifested, obscuring the sky, forming a gigantic chaotic wall, blocking East Buddha’s retreat.
Lin Heng said, "East Buddha, is it time to set off now?"
East Buddha took a deep breath, gazing at Lin Heng with a complex look, "You will become the most terrifying enemy of the Buddha Country."
"But unfortunately, they haven’t realized this problem yet."
The Buddhas inside the array remained silent.
Medicine Buddha said calmly, "Please, East Buddha, set off."
East Buddha closed his eyes, then slowly opened them, his gaze erupted with extreme fighting spirit. He looked back at Lin Heng, his body gradually enlarging, transforming into an ancient Buddha striding across the Celestial Domain.
"Come!"
"Let me test your true strength!"
East Buddha shouted loudly, his primordial blood surging like a volcanic eruption.
The Saint’s Breath grew strong, instantly filling his limbs and bones.
He stood outside the Buddha Country, his entire body surrounded by Buddha Fire, the Merit Golden Wheel behind him, countless Sanskrit falling like a curtain.
The Seven Treasures Exquisite Tower rested in his palm, spreading seven-colored glass-like Immortal Light.
It elevated East Buddha to the utmost supremacy.
For he truly revealed the stance a Buddha should have!
Countless people of the Buddha Country witnessed this scene, billions of creatures knelt, loudly chanting the honorific of East Buddha.
Numerous Power of Faith surged toward East Buddha.
But it could not cross the Sanskrit Array, remaining within the Buddha Country.
East Buddha didn’t care, boldly proclaiming, "Even without the power of faith, I am still the Future Buddha of the Buddha Country!"
His words were as solid as pounding drums, as if striking the heart of the universe, shaking the entire Universe.
Countless gazes turned towards him.
Many Quasi-Saints couldn’t help but be deeply amazed.
"Is this the aura of East Buddha?"
"Burning one’s essence for a desperate fight, one must admit, East Buddha is truly terrifying right now!"
"In a full fight, there are probably very few in the world who could defeat East Buddha."
"His strength, among the known Quasi-Saints, ranks in the top three!"
The Quasi-Saints watching from the shadows whispered among themselves.
At this moment, the aura emanating from East Buddha was too terrifying, causing countless creatures to tremble.
And it made many Quasi-Saints regard themselves as inferior.
It refreshed everyone’s perception of East Buddha’s power.
Even Medicine Buddha, whose heart had remained tranquil from start to finish, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of admiration deep within his eyes.
It’s no exaggeration to say.
Without any external forces, in terms of pure strength, East Buddha could indeed stand above all in the Buddha Country.
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