Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 873 - 320: From This Day On, I Am the Supreme True Buddha

[If I attain Bodhi, then when the End of Tribulation comes, my light will shine upon the Three Thousand Yanfu, across past and future, between the birth and death of epochs!][If I attain Bodhi, with boundless wisdom, I will ensure all sentient beings receive endless supplies and want for nothing!]

[If I attain Bodhi, I will vanquish all Outer Path evils and demons, severing all karmic obstacles from past lives and ages!]

[If I attain Bodhi, I will not save sentient beings, nor redeem the end of times, nor seek the future...]

The grand and solemn voice reverberated through Heaven and Earth, with Buddha Light vast and boundless, golden lotus rising from the ground, blue and gold light spreading like water waves, purifying the present Demon Land.

Including Jing Qiu, Huang Fuxing, and all believers involved with this Supreme Buddha Country, all seemed to be moved, cross-legged sitting, softly chanting Buddhist hymns, listening to the Great Vow.

[Mu Heshan?!]

Jing Qiu vaguely heard Wuzhou’s icy rebuke by his ear.

Yet it was already insignificant.

He could even hear Hel’s low exclamation.

And a gentle voice from in front of him, explaining to him the true Reincarnation Method of the World Venerable Lineage.

"The Reincarnation Method, the ’closer’ to beings it is, the more it can enjoy the karmic fruit, but the cost is limited by the Great Vow, unable to defy it."

"Our World Venerable Lineage always favors reversing effect and cause, and the Reincarnation Method emphasizes fruit before cause, you might have heard this phrase, ’Those who want to save all beings, must be saved by all beings.’"

"It is also for this reason, our path in some ways demands more than others, but fortunately my father has paved the way for us successors, just like..."

Mu Heshan paused, "just like saving up a good amount of ’credibility’ for our lineage, so the Heaven and Earth Dao, and even the will of the Great Universe, will be more willing to draw near and ’trust’ us."

Jing Qiu’s expression grew serious; this so-called accumulation of credibility, was it referring to Marshal Mu once lifting all beings across the Bitter Sea?

He roughly understood the true intent hidden in Brother Mu’s words; the Reincarnation Method of the World Venerable Lineage emphasizes gaining the fruit first and then repay it, somewhat similar to...

Enjoy first, pay later.

"But even for us, we need someone to lead the way, or to be at the right time and place."

"Anyone can make a Great Vow, but not everyone can bear the karma within, nor can everyone receive Heaven’s response, Dao’s reward."

"Only at special times can one align with Heaven Heart, receiving Heaven and Earth Dao’s response, for instance, in the current chaotic times of the Heavenly Demon, even if the will of the Great Universe descends, it would first eliminate the Heavenly Demon."

At present.

The two walked through an unknown place, only seeing mist ahead as if leading to the wilderness.

"Senior, are you using yourself as bait to lure Wuzhou’s descent, then guide his setup to create conditions for the junior generation?" Jing Qiu asked, turning to look.

Standing beside him, a middle-aged man appearing in the world as a middle-aged man’s form muttered:

"Wuzhou? So that’s his name?"

The man suddenly smiled, "Just call me Brother. You are a disciple a generation apart from my father, naturally same generation as me. I must have made you laugh, Junior Ji, for fighting this guy for hundreds of years and yet not even knowing his name."

Jing Qiu shook his head, he too was lucky due to Hel.

Mu Heshan suddenly perked his ear, listening to an angry shout piercing through the void outside, then burst into laughter:

"In a very few instances, I quite like the path Wuzhou takes, incarnating into countless forms with the ’richest humanity.’"

"If today were any others, even if they suffered enormous losses and humiliation today, they would never be so angrily unbecoming, truly delightful!"

His spirit high, he looked at Jing Qiu with a smile:

"Junior, how was your meeting with Wuzhou today?"

"Formidable in every direction," Jing Qiu furrowed his brow, speaking frankly, "I can only say, as expected of the Heavenly Demon, even though I had my suspicions before coming, I still ended up in his planned scenario, facing a dilemma."

"If I didn’t take action today, could any means have subdued him or left safely?"

"This is the Great Universe," Jing Qiu calmly replied, "Even if Wuzhou can temporarily exert the power of a Heavenly King due to the terrain, I am confident I can leave safely by virtue of the Bodhi Tree, but may not be able to protect Huang Fuxing and his disciples."

Mu Heshan’s lips curled into a smile:

"That’s already very good. Actually, losing to him is nothing; this guy, who knows how long he’s lived for, perhaps even longer than this side of the Great Universe. Compared to him, you and I are mere ants."

"In past years your Brother and I had stood against him for hundreds of years, totaling 327 losses and 9 victories. Of course, today adds one more victory."

At this, Mu Heshan laughed again, his laughter full of satisfaction.

"I naturally knew those years of confrontations with him were not without damage, so I deliberately left a core of the spirit, originally to serve as a ’backup’ for the Federation, but didn’t expect later disciples to push it onto the Divine Throne."

"When I awoke from the Divine Throne and first heard the new Four Demons named ’Shi Zun,’ I guessed it was highly likely this rascal was the Heavenly Demon, irrespective of whether it’s a clone or the main body."

"I knew He wouldn’t forget about me as a piece of the puzzle, always looking for a breach, until you appeared, Junior, giving me the perfect solution."

"There’s also your contribution within this, if you had come three years later... no, just one year later, today’s situation might have been overturned."

Mu Heshan sighed softly, "Wuzhou’s means target the root directly, I can’t resist, only steadfastly hold on."

"Moreover, your Heart Lamp Seed is also very crucial, its essence is extremely high, serving more than just extending my current state a bit longer."

"He said before you shouldn’t let the Bodhi Tree absorb the faith and vows of this place, the next time you see Him, remember to tell Him on my behalf, He shouldn’t have let me accept your Heart Lamp Seed."