Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends-Chapter 398 - 353: Great Red Heaven Banquet.

Lu Ya watched Bai Jin leave, standing alone in the palace deep in thought. His fists clenched, his eyes alight with excitement and agitation. The more he thought about Bai Jin’s words, the more sensible they seemed. How could Mile and those lopsided, cracked dates aspire to compete with me for Buddha’s position? Who, if not I, should take the place of Buddha?!

After a while, amidst the sounds of joy and laughter and successive blessings, the Flat Peach Banquet gradually came to an end.

The Jie Sect, Human Sect, Asura Sect, Wuzhuang Temple, and other powerful forces of the Primordial World, all left one after another.

Many Buddhist Disciples stood upon auspicious clouds, with Buddha Wheels blossoming behind their heads, appearing holy and extraordinary.

Mile, with palms together, bowed and said cheerfully, "Many thanks, Great Venerable, for your hospitality!"

What was once quite normal seemed irksome now, in the eyes of Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, and Lu Ya, who looked at Mile with a hint of dissatisfaction. When did you become the representative of Buddhism?

Hao Tian said with a smile, "In the days to come, as the Heavenly Court governs all the heavens, we hope Buddhism will cooperate to bring prosperity to the Primordial World and cultivate good fortune together."

Mile had not yet replied when Mahasthamaprapta hastily said, "Rest assured, Great Venerable, for the flourishing of the Primordial World, Buddhism will not shirk its duty."

Pharmacist also said with a smile, "Our Buddhism seeks to save all beings, and with compassion in our hearts, we certainly won’t commit acts that would harm the Primordial World."

Mile stood up straight, a flash of displeasure in his eyes. Interrupting my words, what is your intention?

Bai Jin stood up, laughing heartily, "The affairs of the Primordial World in the future shall be entrusted to you, Fellow Daoist."

Mile, Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, and Lu Ya all nodded subtly. The Emperor is emphasizing the alliance with me!

After Buddhism’s departure, the Heavenly Immortals each returned to their positions, operating Heaven and Earth.

Since the end of the Flat Peach Assembly, Mile and others returned to the Western Holy Land, and the struggle for power became openly fierce. The Buddhist Disciples also took their sides, even triggering several great battles, rendering the entire Western Buddhist Holy Land in a state of smoky chaos, much to the amusement of the Eastern Mystic Sect.

Amidst the Chaos, within the Great Red Heaven, Taishang sat leisurely under the Taiji Tea Tree, sipping tea. With a wave of his hand, two teacups flew out, landing in two directions, while from the steaming teapot, two streams of tea poured out without a single drop spilling.

Taishang said leisurely, "In the spring, a myriad flowers bloom, and in comes Yuanshi and Tongtian for tea!"

Two figures emerged above the tea table, taking shape from void to solid, and it was indeed Yuanshi and Tongtian, forming a tripartite stand.

Tongtian glanced at Yuanshi, frowning slightly, "Elder brother, you invited me for tea, why involve unrelated people?"

Yuanshi snorted coldly, voicing his discontent, "Who are you calling unrelated?"

"Obviously, you!"

Yuanshi angrily retorted, "Elder brother, why have you invited such an ungrateful person?"

"Who are you calling ungrateful?"

"Of course, you!"

Tongtian suddenly stood up, thundered angrily, "How dare you, Yuanshi, not only did you ruin my Great Sect previously, but now you speak slights as well, come, we shall settle both new grudges and old scores today."

Yuanshi also abruptly stood up, calling out, "Do you honestly think I am afraid of you?"

Taishang rapped the table sharply, annoyed, "Stop bickering, my head hurts! Can’t you both be a little more composed? Sit down, both of you."

Tongtian and Yuanshi sat down simultaneously, exchanged a glance, snorted, and turned their heads away.

Taishang took a deep breath, feeling a sense of helplessness, thinking to himself that he should have called Bai Jin over, so he wouldn’t have to endure this trouble.

Taishang spoke gently, "Tongtian, don’t blame us. The destiny of Jie Sect is in chaos; it flourishes but to decay, such is the decree of heaven, we had to act out of necessity.

Those who should perish are on the list, but those who need to stay have stayed."

Yuanshi, promptly return Gui Ling and Jin Ling to Tongtian.

Yuanshi’s eyes flickered with a hint of embarrassment, then calmly he spoke, "Gui Ling and Jin Ling both lack sufficient cultivation in their nature, uttering vile words towards me, so I sent them to be reincarnated for further cultivation. When their spirits are whole, they will return on their own."

Tongtian roared in anger, "Yuanshi, those are my Disciples."

Yuanshi disdainfully retorted, "Out of tens of thousands of disciples, only a handful are talented. Since you failed to teach them well, I’ll just lend a hand."

"Are your disciples that great? They’ve been annihilated time and again by my Jie Sect Law Enforcement Team."

"Strength does not reflect one’s spiritual practice. You are being short-sighted.

My Disciples, Ran Deng saw through Life and Death, Guang Chengzi understood motion and stillness, Chi Jingzi gained insight into Yin and Yang, Taiyi saves from suffering in all directions, Yu Ding is firm and unyielding, Qingxu Daoist, Spirit Treasure Great Master, Master Huang Long, Universal Virtue, Ci Hang Daoist, Ju Liusun, Daoxing Heavenly Venerate, Wenshu Guangfa Venerable, Yun Zhongzi, Immortal Elder of the Southern Pole and others all possess supreme Mana, roots and comprehension."

"I spit on that!"

Taishang picked up his teacup and hurriedly said, "Let’s not argue anymore, have some tea! The tea is getting cold."

Tongtian and Yuanshi each picked up their tea cups, sipped a mouthful, and set them down.

Taishang said with a chuckle, "I invited the two esteemed brothers here because I heard about the chaos within Buddhism recently, which delights me. Hence, I prepared a hotpot feast to enjoy the spectacle of the Buddhist strife together."

Tongtian relaxed a bit, and with a touch of pride said, "It’s all Bai Jin’s doing."

Yuanshi also nodded, "Bai Jin did well!"

Tongtian said, "Without expectations, there can be no disappointment."

"Whomever becomes the Buddha, the rest of the Buddhist Disciples will surely be discontent. Tough times for Buddhism."

"Bai Jin is purehearted, and the tactics he uses are very straightforward. As soon as they confront each other, it won’t be hard to expose them."

Yuanshi snorted and said, "What do you know? Bai Jin may not be adept at cunning schemes, but this is an overt plot. Even if they all understand Bai Jin’s intentions, who can refrain from competing?"

Taishang smiled and said, "Isn’t that a good thing though?"

Tongtian and Yuanshi exchanged a glance and then turned away.

Taishang coughed and called out, "Xuandu, bring up the hotpot."

Xuandu, carrying a Taiji Hot Pot, set it respectfully on the table, followed by a rack of dishes, each filled with all kinds of fine and delectable food.

Taishang mused, "I still remember the first time we had hotpot, back on Kunlun Mountain.

Back then, Bai Jin said, hotpot symbolizes the unity of a family. Please, esteemed brothers."

Tongtian and Yuanshi eased up a little.

While Taishang was hosting Tongtian and Yuanshi at the Eight Sceneries Palace,

within the Western Pure Land, gathering were Buddha Bodhisattvas and Arhats, each standing upon a Golden Lotus, densely packed within a great hall.

Mile, Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, Lu Ya, Ksitigarbha and other direct Disciples of Saints, seated on Lotus Platforms, stood above all the Buddhas, with their shiny foreheads emitting golden light from the Buddha Wheel behind them.

A Golden Lotus blossomed upon the main seat in the hall, unfolding twelve layers, and upon the Lotus Platform sat a handsome young man in a white robe.

Mile, Mahasthamaprapta, Pharmacist, Lu Ya, Ksitigarbha and many other Buddhists all clasped hands together and bowed, chanting, "Hail to our original teacher, Xu Puti Buddha~"

The grand sound echoed throughout the Pure Land World.

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