Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1194 - 527: Lu Yao Sets the Stage, Zheng Fa Performs

Chapter 1194: Chapter 527: Lu Yao Sets the Stage, Zheng Fa Performs

Zheng Fa was organizing the "Dao Fruit Origins" while using his Divine Sense to observe the Daluo Dharma Meeting.

To be honest, he was both enjoying and feeling restless.

It was the first time he truly comprehended the Dao, or rather, it was the first time he integrated all his cultivation techniques and philosophies into one.

This feeling was exhilarating, like breaking through a massive traffic jam and now traveling thousands of miles a day on the highway.

But what he heard was the most repulsive bargaining in this world.

Lu Yao’s proposal was a temptation for any Dao Fruit—to always remain exalted, without worrying about death, and even avoid the calamity of Spiritual Energy decline.

Xuan Chengzi and others from the Supreme Dao were clearly intrigued.

However, reaching a real cooperation wasn’t a matter that could be accomplished in a day, or perhaps even in just one Daluo Dharma Meeting.

The biggest issue was the existing enmity between the Supreme Dao and Leiyin Temple, rendering mutual trust virtually nonexistent.

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Xuan Chengzi frowned: "When Buddha aligns himself with Pure Land, coupled with the entire faith of all heavens and myriads of worlds’ mortals, it’s obvious that his power would greatly increase in the future."

Lu Yao chuckled, not denying it, appearing attentive.

"But our Supreme Dao has the most Golden Immortals... wouldn’t we be at a disadvantage?"

Xuan Chengzi’s words sounded unlike a Golden Immortal, more like a vendor haggling in the market.

Yet Zheng Fa wouldn’t underestimate this person; a single word now could have considerable influence in the future.

This did not necessarily mean Xuan Chengzi was opposing Lu Yao’s proposal.

Everyone knows that those who haggle are usually truly considering doing business.

Lu Yao laughed, looking confident: "Does Benefactor Xuan Cheng know that Leiyin Temple possesses a Future Buddha Fruit Position?"

"Future Buddha is not White Lotus..." Xuan Chengzi paused, glancing at Zheng Fa, remaining silent.

Lu Yao also glanced at Zheng Fa, with a hint of meaning, seemingly mocking.

"In our Buddhist Sect, we speak of Three Time Buddhas." Lu Yao spoke leisurely, "The Past Buddha is Thunder Sound Buddha."

"The Present Buddha is this old monk."

"The Future Buddha... has no chosen candidate currently."

Xuan Chengzi frowned and asked, "What relevance does this have to the matter at hand?"

"After I achieve the Dao, the Future Buddha will govern Pure Land and enjoy offerings." Lu Yao paused, saying something that left everyone stunned, "And the Future Buddha can also be elected by Golden Immortals in council."

Xuan Chengzi’s face changed, filled with shock and joy, unable to resist asking, "Really?"

Zheng Fa could understand his expression, considering the number of Golden Immortals in the Supreme Dao, it’s easy to hold dominance in a Golden Immortal council.

Lu Yao’s words seemed to subtly imply passing the Future Buddha’s Fruit Position and Pure Land to Supreme Dao?

Not to mention the Future Buddha’s Fruit Position.

Pure Land is the Supreme Treasure of Leiyin Temple!

It was unclear whether this decision was made before he refused or arose after collapsing negotiations.

But the long silence in the hall immediately made Zheng Fa realize this condition might truly sway Supreme Dao.

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"How could Lu Yao be so generous?"

In the Jiushan Realm, Elder Yuan’s eyes widened, utterly unable to comprehend.

"For the purpose of proving the Dao, what cannot be generous? It’s just unknown how Thunder Sound Buddha agreed." Master Pang frowned, "This is truly troublesome."

Others were also looking at each other, Lu Yao’s declaration had steered the Daluo Dharma Meeting in a direction out of Jiushan Sect’s control—Golden Immortals co-governance.

At present, at the Daluo Dharma Meeting and even the entire Xuanwei Realm, the actual authorities were indeed these Golden Immortals.

Master Pang pondered repeatedly, ultimately could only sigh helplessly: "If I were in Supreme Dao, unless the Daoist Venerable speaks, I truly can’t think of a reason to refuse such terms."

Xuan Chengzi also couldn’t think of one.

He looked at Lu Yao, surprisingly a bit fearful, seemingly afraid this joy might fly away.

"Would you truly do such a thing?"

Lu Yao chuckled lightly, both explaining and announcing, "When I achieve the Dao, all ten thousand worlds would merge; what difference then between Supreme and Thunder Sound?"

Xuan Chengzi’s expression grew increasingly tenuous, still seemingly incredulous.

"Perhaps Dao friends of Supreme Dao don’t trust me, but wouldn’t they trust Hongmeng Purple Qi?"

Xuan Chengzi didn’t respond, his expression seeming somewhat swayed. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Hongmeng Purple Qi is the oath object of heaven, earth, and humanity, written within are truths that even Saints cannot defy." Lu Yao continued, "If you all harbor doubts, I wish to swear an oath with Hongmeng Purple Qi."

Xuan Chengzi contemplated momentarily, exchanging glances with his two fellow disciples, before speaking: "This matter is of great significance, not something the three of us can decide in one word. We must deliberate before returning... To be honest with Buddha, among the absent Taishang Nine Sons, there are those extremely dissatisfied with Leiyin Temple, even under Nine Nether threat, collaboration with you is challenging."

He seemed worried Lu Yao would be displeased, quickly added: "I will certainly explain the stakes and strive to persuade them."

Zheng Fa, hearing this, was quite astonished; the Taishang Nine Sons, seemingly not united?

It’s no wonder Lu Yao didn’t hold Supreme Dao in high regard earlier.

From Xuan Chengzi’s implication, the Taishang Nine Sons seemed to be divided into at least two factions—

One faction is opposed to Leiyin Temple, unwilling to attend the Daluo Dharma Meeting.

Another faction, likely Xuan Chengzi and his peers, although they don’t hold Leiyin Temple in high regard, they fear Nine Nether Emperor more. Comparatively, they are inclined to cooperate with Leiyin Temple.

Lu Yao smiled slightly, not appearing surprised, only asking: "Is the Daoist Venerable still silent?"

"Yes." Xuan Chengzi sighed upon hearing, "If there were a directive from the Daoist Venerable, we would not be in such a predicament. However... for years, the Daoist Venerable has not issued any decrees. We can only consult with our doubts; without this, how could we avoid constant disputes?"