Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1073: The Future Buddha’s Vacant Throne

Chapter 1073 -1073: The Future Buddha’s Vacant Throne

The journey to the West is currently the most important matter within the Buddhist Sect, and this matter is related to the destined prosperity of the Buddhist Sect.

Therefore, coordinating the Westward journey holds immense merit.

Originally, this task was entrusted by Tathagata to his right-hand, Bodhisattva Guanyin, but unfortunately, Guanyin succumbed to demon possession, bringing shame to Tathagata.

Subsequently, this task fell to Maitreya Buddha, which imposed some pressure on Tathagata.

After all, as the head of the Buddhist Sect, Tathagata naturally felt pressured most by Maitreya Buddha, the Future Buddha.

Maitreya Buddha is originally the Future Buddha; therefore, many leaders of the Buddhist Sect have allied themselves with Maitreya Buddha.

Once Maitreya Buddha completes the coordination work for the Westward journey for scriptures, his prestige will inevitably rise.

However, after being assassinated once, Maitreya Buddha reincarnated, and his cultivation level fell to the Great Luo Realm. As of today, his strength is insufficient to bear the heavy responsibility of coordinating the Westward journey.

Therefore, Maitreya went straightforwardly to the Realm of Void, found the two Sage Sect Masters, and proactively resigned from this coordination task of the Westward journey.

In the first half, especially at the beginning, the coordination task of the Westward journey appeared to others as a sweet morsel. Otherwise, Tathagata would not have assigned it to his right-hand, Bodhisattva Guanyin.

However, today, the task of coordinating the Westward journey has turned into a hot potato.

Since Maitreya Buddha wants to resign from this task, naturally, Jieyin and Zhunti cannot force Maitreya Buddha to continue.

Moreover, the two of them clearly see that Maitreya Buddha’s ability is indeed insufficient for this task.

Given this, it would be better to let him unload this burden.

This task should not be forced, otherwise if a problem arises, it would truly be troublesome.

Maitreya Buddha turned and returned to the Eastern Temple.

Recently, the burden of coordinating the Westward journey had made him feel exhausted. Today, after unloading this burden, although Maitreya Buddha felt some regret for the merit and prestige this task could bring, he also felt a sense of relaxation from inside out.

With the thousand-pound burden off his shoulders, Maitreya Buddha only felt an indescribable lightness throughout his body.

Vaguely, he seemed to show signs of breaking free from his cocoon and being reborn, which delighted his heart immensely. Upon returning to the Eastern Temple, he directly headed for his quiet room.

“Grandmaster, what are you doing?” Seeing Maitreya Buddha’s hurried steps, Taoist Boy Huangmei asked Maitreya Buddha.

However, to the words of Taoist Boy Huangmei, Maitreya Buddha turned a deaf ear and continued walking forward as if he hadn’t heard anything.

“Master…” Following Taoist Boy Huangmei, Yuanling also came over, calling out to Maitreya Buddha with some concern.

“Yuanling, your master feels something in his heart and will now enter closed-door cultivation. Do not disturb me!” Hearing Yuanling’s worried words, Maitreya Buddha hastily instructed before directly entering his quiet room and closing the door.

“Feeling something in his heart? Closed-door cultivation? Is he about to make a breakthrough?” Hearing Maitreya Buddha’s words, Yuanling was first slightly stunned, and then his expression changed a bit.

Maitreya Buddha is already at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak. If he breaks through again, wouldn’t that mean he is about to step into the Quasi-Saint level?

Is Maitreya Buddha about to return to the Quasi-Saint Realm?

Realizing this, Yuanling naturally understood the gravity of the situation and immediately opened the chat bar to report this news to Jiang Liu.

However, while Yuanling was engrossed in his conversation with Jiang Liu, Taoist Boy Huangmei’s gaze turned towards Yuanling with a bit of jealousy.

Maitreya Buddha didn’t respond to his words, but he did respond to Yuanling?

“It’s really strange…”

Despite feeling jealous, Taoist Boy Huangmei showed nothing on the surface, only a trace of surprise between his eyebrows as he said, “Wasn’t Grandmaster responsible for coordinating all matters of the journey to the West for scriptures? Why did he suddenly enter closed-door cultivation now? What about the Westward journey?”

“It must be that Master has resigned from the coordination task of the Westward journey for scriptures!” Hearing Taoist Boy Huangmei’s surprised words, Yuanling casually replied.

This reply left the nearby Taoist Boy Huangmei looking at Yuanling in shock.

One is surprised that Maitreya Buddha has actually resigned from the coordination task of the Westward journey for scriptures, and the other is surprised that he, himself, doesn’t know such an important matter, while Yuanling does?

Indeed, ever since the Eastern Temple suffered a catastrophe, he has become the most trusted person of Grandmaster?

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The exact situation at the Eastern Temple will be set aside for now; meanwhile, at the Great Thunder Monastery, Buddhist Light was dazzling, with Tathagata sitting dignifiedly on the Lotus Platform.

In this Great Thunder Monastery, various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gathered together, making it seem extraordinarily grand.

Within the Great Thunder Monastery, many Bodhisattvas and Buddhas quietly conversed with each other.

Out of the blue, Tathagata suddenly summoned almost everyone from the Buddhist Sect to gather at the Great Thunder Monastery. What could be the reason?

As time ticked away, when the Great Thunder Monastery was nearly filled to capacity, almost everyone who could come was present. The sound of discussions gradually faded, with all eyes fixed on Tathagata.

Obviously, everyone was waiting for Tathagata to speak.

“Amitabha…” After sitting on his Lotus Platform for a long time, Tathagata opened his eyes and chanted a Buddhist mantra.

He glanced around at everyone present and nodded secretly, indeed, almost everyone who could come from the Buddhist Sect was here.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have called everyone here to the Great Thunder Monastery today for three matters!” Tathagata announced without wasting words.

The Buddhas and Bodhisattvas seated below did not speak, their eyes focused on Tathagata.

Evidently, they were waiting for Tathagata to elucidate what the three matters were.

“Firstly, it’s regarding Maitreya Buddha. Everyone knows, Maitreya Buddha is revered as the Future Buddha, the future leader of the Buddhist Sect.”

“His cultivation level was originally almost comparable to mine, but a few years ago, Maitreya Buddha faced a disaster. Although he was reincarnated, his cultivation level has significantly dropped. Recently, many voices have emerged, saying that it’s no longer appropriate for Maitreya Buddha to hold the position of Future Buddha given his current cultivation level…”

Tathagata’s words sent a shock through everyone at the Great Thunder Monastery.

Although everyone knew that Tathagata summoned everyone to the Great Thunder Monastery for something critically important, they didn’t anticipate such explosive news right away.

“Therefore, after both Sect Hierarchs discussed it, they informed me that indeed, Maitreya Buddha is no longer suitable for the role of Future Buddha. This position will be temporarily shelved! In the future, those capable will take it up!” Taking note of everyone’s expressions, Tathagata confirmed the matter.

Boom!

This news was like a sudden thunderbolt on a clear day, shocking all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas at the Great Thunder Monastery.

Could it be that Maitreya Buddha was really removed from the rank of the Three-World Buddha?

And furthermore, the role of Future Buddha will be taken by those capable?

Amidst the shock, many Buddhas of the Great Luo Late Stage secretly felt enlivened. Under such circumstances, does it imply that if their cultivation level breaks through, they also have a chance?

“The second matter…”

Tathagata did not give the crowd much time to ponder it thoroughly. After a brief pause, he continued, “Originally, the matters concerning the Journey to the West for Scriptures were coordinated by Maitreya Buddha. However, recently, Maitreya Buddha felt inadequate, so he voluntarily went to the Realm of Void to resign to the two Sect Hierarchs!”

This was yet another explosive piece of news. Upon hearing it, those present were both shocked and enlightened.

No wonder Maitreya Buddha was removed from the position of Future Buddha; it was because he proactively stepped down? Resigned from the coordination of the Journey to the West for Scriptures?

In this case, the two Sage Sect Masters surely were displeased, and coupled with the fact that Maitreya Buddha’s cultivation level was indeed not suitable for the Future Buddha position anymore, he was directly removed?

“The last matter, of course, is to select a new person to take on the coordination of the Journey to the West for Scriptures. I wonder if everyone present has a suitable candidate. Feel free to speak openly…”

Quickly, Tathagata threw out the third matter, which was the main purpose of gathering everyone today.

Passionately! After Tathagata’s words fell, countless hearts within the Great Thunder Monastery became fervent.

The Journey to the West is truly an Immeasurable Kalpa, deeply tied to the prosperity of the Buddhist Sect. Whoever can coordinate it will not only receive immense merit but undoubtedly also greatly enhance their reputation within the Buddhist Sect!

Didn’t you see Maitreya Buddha being removed from the position of Future Buddha for stepping down?

Enough to show the importance of this task.

Several Great Luo Golden Immortal Late Stage Buddhas present all felt somewhat heated within.

The vacancy of the Future Buddha position alone has already ignited many hearts, and if one can effectively manage the coordination of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, does it mean they are one step closer to the Future Buddha position?

Using a mortal analogy, if the Crown Prince of a country is now deposed and the Crown Prince position is vacant, naturally many Princes’ hearts would be fervent. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

If you do one thing well now, you have the best chance to become the new Crown Prince.

This matter, naturally, is enticing to all the Princes.

Yet, although Maitreya Buddha’s cultivation level isn’t suitable for the Future Buddha position, he still holds the Great Luo Peak cultivation level.

Even he couldn’t sustain it and voluntarily resigned?

In their eagerness, these fervent-minded individuals didn’t speak up but looked at each other, secretly calculating in their hearts.

The coordination of the Journey to the West for Scriptures, while offering great benefits, presents equally significant challenges…