Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 479 - 252: Reincarnation of Dapeng

In that moment, all the beings of the three realms fell into an eerie silence, with only Tathagata maintaining a calm expression as if the one who had just severed his Fruit of Tao was not himself.

In the Tushita Palace, thirty-three heavens above, the Golden Horned King and Silver Horned King had been so startled that they forgot to flutter the fans in their hands.

"Master, did the Buddha Ancestor just sever his Fruit of Tao?" they still could not believe the scene before their eyes.

Who would have thought that Elder Lord would nod in satisfaction and say, "Good, to be able to do this, the Great Dao is promising, the Great Dao is promising."

The two child servants looked at their great master in amazement, not understanding why he would say such a thing, yet at that moment, Elder Lord had already closed his eyes to rest, acting as if he hadn't seen the scene before him.

In the newly formed Demon Realm, Nether River approached the Demon Lord with a surprised expression and said, "To think that someone would actually sever their own Fruit of Tao." His words carried a tone of deep lamentation; the realm they had all desperately pursued was severed so easily without any hesitation by the other, striking him hard.

The Demon Lord looked at the scene of Tathagata severing his Fruit of Tao with a complex expression and sighed softly, saying, "I am not as good as him."

At this moment, Tathagata's aura began to wane, no longer having the unfathomable presence as before. Seeing this, the populace of Mount Ling all bowed their heads and chanted, "Namo Buddha Shakyamuni."

Tathagata's aura gradually stabilized, his complexion looking somewhat pale. The merit from the Great Sun behind him dimmed considerably; though others might not notice, Lu Yu, who had seen fate and the long river of time, keenly detected a strange aura on Tathagata at this moment.

It was a feeling of emptiness. Though Tathagata was right before his eyes, Lu Yu found that this Buddha Ancestor seemed to have departed from this world, as if he was no longer part of fate, completely empty from head to toe.

What realm was this? Lu Yu watched Tathagata with uncertainty and thought to himself, "If someone attempted to take advantage of Tathagata's weakness at this moment, they would probably die a terrible death." Although Tathagata had clearly weakened after severing his Fruit of Tao, the realm he had just displayed was anything but ordinary.

This situation naturally did not occur. Tathagata, having fallen from the Fruit of Tao, was still one of the rare powers in the three realms, and he was supported by Zhunti and Jieyin, as well as the populace of Mount Ling. None who valued their lives dared to provoke him.

As for his arch-nemesis, the Demon Lord, his face was filled with dejection, showing no hint of joy, leaving Nether River beside him utterly confused.

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The Demon Lord looked toward the distant and weakened Tathagata, his face flashing with complex emotions. Eventually, he could only heave a soft sigh, casting a glance at the nearly reconstructed Demon Realm by Nether River, his eyes gradually becoming resolute.

Tathagata, having stabilized his realm again, looked towards the east with his hands pressed together and asked, "Is this arrangement satisfactory to all of you?"

From the Fire Cloud Cave in the east, a gentle word came: "Yes."

Tathagata, looking at the Dapeng lying on the ground with a faint breath, extended his palm, and brilliant Buddha Light emitted from his eighteen-foot Golden Body, shining upon the Dapeng Bird.

The purple-black Demonic Qi, upon encountering the Buddha Light, seemed to meet its natural enemy and dissolved away like ice under the sun, revealing the true form of Dapeng within moments.

Lu Yu's gaze regained clarity, seeing not only the eighteen-foot Golden Body of Rulai in front of him but also the angered crowd of Mount Ling behind him. He knew he could not escape his fate this time.

Having entered the demon realm this time and experienced life and death, his heart had lost the desire to compete. With evil thoughts vanished, Buddha Nature arose naturally. The brutality and fury once seen on his face were long gone, replaced instead by compassion.

"Amitabha, Dapeng has committed grave sins and is willing to submit to the law," Dapeng said, pressing his hands together and kneeling at the feet of Rulai.

Rulai looked at Dapeng and spoke softly, "Put down the butcher's knife and instantly achieve Buddhahood. Your evil thoughts have vanished, and Buddha Nature has arisen. Nonetheless, a great wrong has been committed. As the cause and effect must be shouldered, I will sever your Fruit of Tao to protect your soul and spirit. Go and reincarnate."

"Buddha Ancestor's compassion is boundless, Dapeng bows in gratitude." Dapeng bowed three times and kowtowed nine times. Subsequently, fierce golden flames emerged and enveloped his body instantly. Dapeng sat upright within the intense flames, radiating a dignified aura.

As time passed, Dapeng's body was gradually consumed by the flames, turning to ash, leaving only a Shariputra that shone brilliantly.

"Amitabha!" The crowd at Mount Ling bowed their heads and recited Buddhism, performing rites for the salvation of Dapeng and the innocent civilians who had died tragically.

With matters concluded, Rulai returned to the Great Thunderclap Monastery in Mount Ling with his followers, leaving only the Green Lion and Bai Xiang, who looked at each other. They had thought their masters would take them away, but Manjushri and Samantabhadra ignored them, acting as if they were invisible.

Indeed, it wasn't the fault of the two Bodhisattvas. They originally sent them to gain merit, but little did they know they would become lawless and commit such atrocities. Having been caught red-handed by Lu Yu and exposed to all beings across the three realms, it wasn't for them to decide anymore. The sages of the human race would inevitably demand retribution.

Throughout history, these individuals have executed any beings who dared challenge the human race, thus securing their dominant position in the universe. Even the Buddha Ancestor had to sever his cause and effect to save Dapeng, much less them.

After watching Rulai leave, Lu Yu turned his head, his gaze coldly fixed on the Green Lion and Bai Xiang, and said, "Now it's your turn."

At this point, the Green Lion and Bai Xiang had no will to fight, wholly unwilling to battle the murderous Lu Yu. They turned to flee, but Lu Yu had already set up a Barrier with the Treasure Vase. The two could not break the Barrier for the moment, and soon, Lu Yu approached, wielding the Sword of State.

"Elder Lord, save us!" In despair, the Green Lion and Bai Xiang could do nothing but howl to the heavens for help.

Suddenly, a dark rift appeared in the sky, and corners of two small worlds squeezed through the crack, followed by a commanding voice from within: "Who dares?"

Two majestic figures stepped out from the small worlds, their aura as deep as the Abyss, exerting an immense pressure. Many across the three realms recognized them as first-generation disciples of the Sect of Cutting, the Chief Immortal and the Spirit Tooth Immortal.

Originally enslaved by Manjushri and Samantabhadra during the Divine Enthronement calamity, they were released when the three pure ones reconciled. Instead, their descendants took their place. For years, they secluded themselves in their own small worlds, repairing the damages caused by the Divine Enthronement calamity.

The opportunity for Green Lion and Bai Xiang arose because these two had spoken on their behalf. After all, they were the most promising young members of their clan, prepared to accumulate merit for them. Subsequently, the two had been in deep retreat, so deeply that even the Buddha Ancestor severing his Tao Foundation didn't awaken them.

It was only when Green Lion and Bai Xiang crushed the keepsake they left, signaling their imminent danger, that the two were startled out of their retreat. They rushed out without bothering to understand the circumstances, for these were the descendants they valued most.