From God of Lies to Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 269: Boundless Buddha's Enlightenment

The two men nodded slightly, and the matter was settled.

The people from the Inquisition, along with the group that Mion had "enlightened," temporarily remained here. They would live for a time under the protective barrier established by George.

Here, they would distinguish between Good and Evil, judge right from wrong, and wait for the Church's reinforcements.

Indeed, while the missiles had been flying toward them, the Church's reinforcements were already on the way. Led by a Bishop from Rome, they were bringing their Religious Tribunal with them.

This time, the diplomatic note had been sent personally by Pope Mario. Issued in the name of the Vatican, it represented the absolute pinnacle of authority!

If the Military Junta failed to appreciate the gravity of the situation, Mario would issue a second note. But the next person to arrive would be Angus, bringing with him the official backing of America!

Angus truly had come, and what he brought was America's declaration. The pressure of the world's most powerful nation was never merely an empty threat.

One only had to look at the previous Tariff War, where a single sentence from the Emperor of Ten Thousand Taxes forced nearly the entire world to its knees.

Meanwhile, the remaining two Transcendent Beings, George and Mion, representing the power of the Church and Buddhism respectively, were preparing to have a serious talk with the local Warlords!

This extraordinary declaration of Transcendent Power caused countless people across the nation to grow restless with excitement!Among them, the most thrilled was likely the temple where Mion had originally trained!

Although they had previously driven him out of their gates, they had indeed raised this Master from childhood. Moreover, Mion's Master had been a renowned high-ranking Buddhist Monk who achieved Nirvana within their walls. Because of this, a Shared Religious Bond still existed between them.

Thus, they hurriedly dispatched envoys, eager to secure the very first benefits of Transcendent Power. Even knowing that Mion intended to slash the privileges of monks, they voiced little objection.

As the saying goes, aside from fake monks who relied on Swindling by Bluffing, which major temple in Myanmar truly survived on Government funding?

It was simply a given—these ancient, long-established temples all had their own independent Financial Sources!

Furthermore, what did it matter if they lost that money? What did it matter if they had to return to ordinary lives? This was a Transcendent Being, a Transcendent belonging to their own Buddhist tradition!

Within the lineage of Hinayana Buddhism, or Theravada Buddhism, a single Pioneer or Venerable could uplift a vast swath of practitioners, potentially guiding them to forge their own spiritual paths!

Faced with the profound temptation of true cultivation and the prospect of beholding a Buddha, very few could resist.

It wasn't just this temple, nor was it limited to the temples within the country. Buddhist personnel across the entire region of Southeast Asia were mobilized.

Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia all sprang into action. As world-renowned Buddhist nations, they perfectly understood what this momentous event meant.

They excitedly opened their eyes, surveying the world and publicly proclaiming their Buddhist faith!

This was especially true in Thailand. When the King of Thailand took the initiative to consult the Abbot of Golden Buddha Temple, the Abbot gave an unequivocal reply: "Your Esteemed Majesty, Master Mion is undoubtedly a part of our Theravada Buddhism. There is no question about this!"

"The scriptures he recited are the exact descriptions of the Four Noble Truths found in the Samyutta Nikaya, Sacca-samyutta. These are the words of the Buddha, the very teachings we have always studied!"

"Then what more needs to be said?" the King of Thailand immediately declared. "We absolutely must support him in this matter! I will publicly back Master Mion on the international stage. If things become too difficult for him in Myanmar, I will invite him to Thailand!"

They knew full well that given Mion's actions and ascetic personality, he would certainly express dissatisfaction with the lavish extravagance of the Thai monarchy. But what did that matter? If he was dissatisfied, they would just change!

Aside from the Bodhisattva Zanluo, this was the only other Buddhist Transcendent Being in the entire world. More importantly, he was a Transcendent of Hinayana Buddhism! Naturally, they had to seize this opportunity.

Indeed, the reason they had previously hesitated to fully embrace Zanluo was that he belonged to Mahayana Buddhism, not Hinayana Buddhism.

In their Theravada Buddhism system, the concept of a Bodhisattva did not exist in the same way. The highest stage of Spiritual Attainment was merely that of an Arhat.

If they were to completely pivot to Mahayana Buddhism, the neighboring people of Vietnam would die of laughter.

The political crisis brought about by such a radical shift in their Belief System would simply be too massive to handle.

It was in this incredibly conflicted state that these Theravada Buddhist nations had been biding their time. They never expected that such a golden opportunity would actually fall into their laps!

"If Master Mion truly wishes to come, we will change whatever he demands! If there are any flaws or omissions, his word will be the final authority!" The King of Thailand was an old man of immense boldness. After all, among all the Monarchy systems in the world combined, no more than three people held greater authority than him!

He was a man who truly wielded the Military Power of his nation, completely unlike those figurehead monarchs.

For the prospect of obtaining Transcendent Power, he would not hesitate to completely pivot the entire country's direction!

And just like that, without even realizing it himself, Mion had acquired a rock-solid Core Support base!

Then, Mion simply knew. Yes, the power stemming from his Divine Eye was just that unreasonably profound.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, he offered a faint smile and chanted the Buddha's name, "Amitābha! Truly excellent!"

...

"Crown, this power is so fascinating!" Alvin remarked with Curiosity as he observed the scene. He could sense that this particular Divine Ability was akin to the essence of the deities on Dylan Continent—specifically, the unique trait that "whatever is spoken shall be known." To see it manifest as a distinct, independent ability left him feeling that it was truly A Sight to Behold.

Bai Yang nodded with a beaming smile. "Yes, exactly! This is one of the special effects of Wish Power! On Dylan Continent, there are only All Gods. But in our world, there aren't just All Gods; there is also Buddhism, Immortal Gods, Deities and Spirits, and more!"

"In fact, even Christianity isn't an orthodox Divine System. It isn't even a standard Belief System, but rather a propagation system for Monotheism!"

In Bai Yang's understanding, the only mythologies that truly aligned with Dylan Continent's Pantheon System were the Nordic, Greek, and Egyptian pantheons. The others—such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Daoism, and even the Maya belief systems—did not fit within that divine framework.

These were unique systems developed from Earth's own cultures. It was a recent discovery of Bai Yang's—a facet truly independent of the Dylan Continent system!

To put it plainly, the framework of Dylan Continent wasn't actually a Wish Power system, but rather a Divine Power System.

The power of all deities was founded on the specific rule of God Power, while Wish Power was treated merely as a Trifle within that framework.

Because God Power possessed near-omnipotent qualities, no deity had bothered to deeply explore Wish Power. As a result, this potent force had become a case of Darkness Under the Lamp—completely overlooked because it was right in front of them.

"It is more than just that, Crown!" Alvin added. "The trait of 'whatever is spoken shall be known' stems from the primordial link between a Godhood and Divine Faith. Theoretically speaking, this is a property of the Godhood itself, not of the deity!"

"Oh?" Bai Yang paused, intrigued. "Then you mean to say..."

"Yes, Crown. The traits inherently belonging to a Godhood are now being entirely replicated by this ability. This implies that Wish Power might possess certain capabilities that surpass even God Power!" A distinct Fanaticism surfaced on Alvin's face. "Does that mean we could use this power to deceive and blind God Power itself?"

His idea was incredibly unorthodox, but it made Bai Yang's eyes light up!

"Alvin, if we're going to do this, let's be bolder. What's the point of merely deceiving God Power? Let's directly reset the entire Divine System!"

"Didn't you just say that this kind of power traditionally only belongs to a Godhood? In that case, what about the remaining powers of Buddhism?" Bai Yang said with a sly smile. "The Divine Eye, the Divine Ear, the Divine Mind, the Divine Foot, the Divine Stride, and the Eradication of Effluents..."

In Buddhist scriptures, these were not simple abilities. They were the preliminary foundations for a series of supreme Divine Abilities.

For instance, the foundation of the Divine Mind was merely seeing across great distances, but its ultimate limit was illuminating all suffering across the Three Realms and Six Paths, piercing through all obstacles to perceive the absolute truth of all creation!

Similarly, the Divine Foot evolved from simply hearing sounds into perceiving the voices of the Three Realms and discerning the karma of Good and Evil!

The Divine Stride was even more terrifying. Beyond rapid movement, teleportation, and flight, it even encompassed the power of Shape-Shifting and the might to move mountains and fill seas!

As for the Eradication of Effluents, there was no need to elaborate. The fact that anyone below the rank of Arhat was forbidden from cultivating it already proved its formidable might!

Bai Yang was far more audacious than Alvin. Not only was he bolder, but his vision was infinitely grander. The moment he opened his mouth, he spoke of completely reshaping the world!

"These are abilities that those deities do not possess, and they have the environment and room to grow! We can absolutely rely on Buddhist Faith to manifest these concepts into reality..."

"When the time comes, as the Buddhist system matures, these powers will truly take Shape-Shifting form from nothingness. Then, if deities from the neighboring world dare to invade, I'll be able to show them our grand masterpiece!"

"This is the incredibly clear and distinct future that lies before us!"

"What is this called? This is what we call Boundless Buddha's Enlightenment!" Bai Yang chuckled. Everything seemed to be entirely within his grasp!

Alvin marveled, "I believe you are absolutely correct, Crown. Your mind is... unparalleled and unmatched!"