Chapter 44: The theory of Ksitigarbha and Li Daoran’s melancholy
The reason why people have heard about it is because they were spread by big forces like Tianji Tower.
The reason why Li Daoran is so concerned about this matter is that both the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect and the Tianshui Sect belong to the same domain.
Geographically, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect blocks most of the Tianshui Sect's natural dangerous places full of demons, such as the Sea of Reincarnation, the Demonic Cloud Mountains, etc.
With the existence of Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect, the development of Tianshui Sect will always be in a relatively stable state.
And now I heard that the giant Buddha of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect was severely damaged. This is undoubtedly extremely bad news for the Tianshui Sect.
Seeing Li Daoran being so surprised, Bai Yunzi couldn't help but sigh, nodded again and said:
"Yes, senior brother, I am very sure that this is indeed true, because not long ago, the Swastika Buddha Sect announced its closure."
"The territory of tens of thousands of miles of fertile soil has now shrunk to the size of tens of millions of miles."
"Nowadays, almost all Buddhas in Buddhism have shrunk to small places of bliss."
"So far, Buddhist influence still exists on the Southern Continent, and only temples such as White Horse Temple and Tian'en Temple are left where the Seventh Realm Buddha is seated."
"Almost all the rest have been withdrawn."
Having said this, Bai Yunzi couldn't help but sigh again.
Regarding the serious damage to the Buddha's head of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect, he didn't know what kind of impact this would have on the Tianshui Sect.
But, so what.
Things have happened, and they have no choice but to accept the facts.
Then, Bai Yunzi continued:
"Not only that, it is said that the [Song Emperor] was so powerful at that time that he not only silenced all the sect members such as the Supreme [Jiange] and [Wuge]."
"Even Taoist Lihuo of Taiyi Sect welcomes his peers."
"This [Song Emperor], I am afraid that he will really become a giant in the Eight Realms as the rumors say."
"Now that the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect is gone, there is only one Song Emperor left next to my Tianshui Sect."
"If we don't establish a good relationship with them, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles in the future."
After Bai Yunzi finished speaking, his face was already full of worry.
With the skills of Tianshui Sect, it is impossible to arm-wrestle with [Emperor Song]. This is almost a problem that does not need to be thought about.
But the pain is that Tianshui Sect has never had any friendship with [Emperor Song].
If [Emperor Song] had exerted some control during this period, the Water Sect would have had a difficult time that day.
"Junior brother, let me think about it."
Listening to Bai Yunzi's words, Li Daoran's face gradually became solemn.
Just as Bai Yunzi said, if Tianshui Sect wanted to develop, Emperor Song had to pass this hurdle.
But, it’s still the same sentence.
It can be said that Tianshui Sect and [Song Emperor] have never had any friendship.
It's probably not that difficult to get the other party's agreement on peaceful coexistence.
"By the way, junior brother, have you found out about the change of positions in the Palace of the Past?"
"Is that [Ksitigarbha] really a person?" Li Daoran then asked again.
Since [Song Emperor] couldn't use his strength here, he planned to change his mind.
And this idea is what I heard about [Ksitigarbha] some time ago.
Bai Yunzi cupped his hands and said:
"Senior Brother Qi, I have investigated this matter to a very high degree."
"Although I'm not sure why the Palace of Purity wants to restart the role of [Ksitigarbha]."
"But what is certain at present is that the new [Ksitigarbha] is indeed in place."
"And, from now on, "He" will take charge of the Netherworld Sea area instead of [City God]."
"[Ksitigarbha] controls the Netherworld Sea?"
Li Daoran was stunned for a moment when he heard Bai Yunzi's words.
The Netherworld Sea does not refer to a sea, but to a large area.
This area covers a large area.
For example, the Tianshui River where Tianshui Sect is located is in principle one of the Netherworld Seas!
The person who rules the Netherworld Sea in the Palace of Rebirth is equivalent to the uncrowned king of the underground forces in this area!
In the past, the uncrowned king of this area was [City God], but now it has been replaced by [Ksitigarbha].
In other words, from now on, the uncrowned king of this area will become [Ksitigarbha]!
This is not good news.
After all, they knew nothing about this Ksitigarbha!
"Yes, senior brother." Bai Yunzi nodded and continued:
"According to reliable information, the [City God] who was the former head of the Netherworld Realm has withdrawn from his deployment in the Netherworld Sea and is only waiting for the new [Ksitigarbha] to arrive to complete the handover."
"It's just that I don't know why this [Ksitigarbha] didn't complete the handover as soon as he was appointed."
Is that so?
Li Daoran fell into deep thought. If what Bai Yunzi said is true, then the next breakthrough point for Tianshui Sect will undoubtedly be that [Ksitigarbha].
"Junior brother, do you have any information about the identity or preferences of that [Ksitigarbha]?"
"I'm sorry, senior brother, not really."
Bai Yunzi shook his head. If there was information about [Ksitigarbha], he wouldn't have smiled so bitterly the whole time.
"No?"
Seeing Bai Yunzi shaking his head, Li Daoran immediately understood his situation and couldn't help but murmured.
This is really not good news.
According to the information he received, the [Ksitigarbha] joined the Palace of Purity three years ago. At the beginning, he was just a peripheral member.
Then it took just two years for him to become a Soul Holder.
And in this selection event for [Ksitigarbha], he came out on top.
In the end, he was appointed as "Ksitigarbha" by Emperor Song.
Although Li Daoran didn't know what the specific assessment of Ksitigarbha in the Palace of Purity was, the mere fact that he could stand out from the thousands of underworlds was enough to prove that this [Ksitigarbha] was not simple.
If the Tianshui Sect wants to please this person in the future, it may not be an easy task.
"Alas~!"
Thinking of this, Li Daoran couldn't help but sigh.
He is really confused about where the future of Tianshui Sect lies.
After letting out a long sigh, Li Daoran seemed to have remembered something and asked Bai Yunzi again.
"Oh, by the way, senior brother, is there any news about your master?"
"Senior brother, no." Bai Yunzi shook his head.
"I tried to contact Master several times, but there was no response every time."
"The only good news is that the master's soul lamp is still there."
"Okay, junior brother, you go down first. Once you have news about your master, you must be the first to inform me."
Li Daoran thought for a while and said.
"Yes, senior brother." Bai Yunzi cupped his hands and said.
Immediately afterwards, he said:
"Senior brother, if nothing happens, I will go down first."
"I have to go and preside over the disciples' knowledge training later. The disciples from all peaks should be arriving soon."
"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you, junior brother."
Li Daoran nodded.
Instead of worrying about unknown things, it is better to deal with the things in front of you first.
The sect's new disciples' first knowledge and training has always been the sect's top priority in cultivating new disciples, and it cannot be delayed.
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