Chapter 832: Chapter 832

Jin Chanzi sat on the Golden Lotus, murmuring to himself: "To fabricate such a tale that I would establish the Eastern Earth Buddhism—simply absurd. Who exactly is trying to harm me? Anan, Kasyapa, or other Buddha Bodhisattvas within Buddhism?

No, I must seek an explanation from my master; I absolutely harbor no intention of rebellion."

Immediately, Jin Chanzi rose from the Golden Lotus and dashed outside; the end of the Westward Journey should have been my time to soar, yet my Dao Fruit seems to have vanished, and rumors spread that I plan to establish a new foothold in the East. Who is plotting against me in the shadows? Infuriating!

In a mysterious space, more than ten Buddhas sat solemnly.

The space rippled as two figures emerged from the waves, the Namo Merit Buddha and the Southern Buddha of the Unbreakable Precepts himself.

The Namo Vajra Unbreakable Buddha, seated in the void, promptly asked: "Did you find out? When will the Eastern Buddha return to his position?"

The faces of Namo Merit Buddha and Southern Buddha of the Unbreakable Precepts turned ashen, remaining silent, the air within the space instantaneously heavy with tension.

Unable to bear it, Namo Vajra Unbreakable Buddha said: "What on earth is going on? Speak up!"

The Southern Buddha of the Unbreakable Precepts forced a bitter smile: "Haven’t you already guessed? Sun Wukong knows nothing of the Eastern Buddha affair."

Namo Merit Buddha spoke in a low voice: "Neither does Tang Sanzang know about the Eastern Buddha; it’s all a sham, we’ve all been deceived."

Namo Treasure Light Buddha roared in anger: "Namo Merit Buddha, it was because I trusted you that I invested all my Merit Money—now you are telling me it’s all a fraud?"

"Indeed, Namo Merit Buddha, I also trusted you to bring others in, and now those Buddha Bodhisattvas are demanding their share. How am I to answer them?"

"Namo Merit Buddha, you must provide us an explanation."

One powerful aura after another locked onto Namo Merit Buddha.

Namo Merit Buddha sighed mournfully: "I was deceived too! Initially, it was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva..." Suddenly waking in his heart, he quickly cried out: "Initially, it was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva who informed me of the Eastern Buddha affair. The money is also in Ksitigarbha’s hands, now we must go to him; surely we can retrieve the money, he can’t escape."

Knowing that the money could yet be recovered, the Buddha’s anxiety slightly abated, and the oppressing aura directed at Namo Merit Buddha subsided.

Namo Jingjinshan Buddha lamented: "I now only wish to reclaim my money; the thought of profiting is long gone."

Namo Merit Buddha promptly said: "In recent times, I have inquired of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on many occasions, yet he repeatedly delayed. I fear that my efforts alone cannot retrieve the money. I require the assistance of you esteemed Buddhas."

"Hmph~" Namo Miao Yin Sheng Buddha snorted coldly, saying: "We regard him as Ancient Bodhisattva out of respect for his contribution to Buddhism and his venerable status. Ultimately, he is merely a Bodhisattva; this time, he has played such a trick on the Buddhas of Spiritual Mountain, he shall not get away with it easily.

I will notify my subordinates to rally them to question Ksitigarbha collectively. Even though he is an Ancient Bodhisattva, he cannot shirk this blame."

"Long have I been dissatisfied with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva."

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The multitude of Buddha Bodhisattvas silently vanished from the space.

At this moment in the Earth Immortal Realm, Buddhism’s Qi Fortune enveloped the Primordial World, and countless beings instinctively drew close to Buddhism, entering temples for worship.

For a time, everyone spoke of Buddha, sermons echoed everywhere, monks proliferated beyond count, temples rose everywhere, filling Qing Ming with the scent of sandalwood.

The Hundred Schools of Taoism were momentarily suppressed by Buddhism, coupled with Duo Bao Tathagata’s attainment of supreme power. Whether Cultivators or mortals, the word ’Buddha’ stirred reverence, Buddhism’s prestige soared to its zenith, forcing the Three Realms’ Immortals to temporarily withdraw, and many Cultivators pledged loyalty to the West, becoming Arhat Bodhisattvas.

In the Netherworld’s Yin Mountain, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sat upon a Lotus Platform, fingers forming seals, a cascade of Buddha Light illuminating the area.

Diting lay at Ksitigarbha’s feet, whispering: "Bodhisattva, they have already arrived, have you contacted the Heavenly Court?"

"Be at ease!" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said softly, face unchanged.

Moments later, a multitude of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas appeared upon Yin Mountain, golden clouds gathering, Sanskrit chants resonating, and resplendent Buddha Light illuminating the mountain, transforming it into a land of Buddhism.

Within the Netherworld, the Ten Halls Yama, as well as the Great Witches like Xingtian and Chi You, turned their gaze toward Yin Mountain.

Xingtian immediately proceeded to Pingxin Palace, finding Lady Ping Xin within the great hall.

In the grand hall, Lady Ping Xin sat with a gentle smile, a Queen’s scepter in her hand.

The headless Xingtian stood below, respectfully inquiring: "Madam, Buddhism is advancing into the Netherworld en masse, could there be a plot against the Underworld?"

Lady Ping Xin replied nonchalantly: "No harm; Buddhism’s intentions are known to me; Bai Jin has plans awaiting them, we need not interfere."

Xingtian was rendered speechless, wondering why it was again Bai Jin? Bai Jin had fallen into the Demon Realm, fate uncertain, how could he still stir tempests across the Three Realms, disrupting even the Underworld? Just a charlatan.

Xingtian couldn’t help but advise: "Madam, while Bai Jin is adept in sly tactics, he is currently trapped in the Demon Realm and cannot intervene. How can he predict affairs of the Underworld?!

It would be better, in my view, to entrust the matters of the Underworld to Chi You."

Lady Ping Xin waved a hand, smiling: "Let us refrain from interfering, lest we disrupt Bai Jin’s schemes.

Should matters change, Chi You can balance the situation. You, depart now!"

Xingtian could only respond, reluctantly leaving, his heart heavy with doubt, unable to comprehend why Madam would trust an outsider like Bai Jin over them, for he was merely a sycophantic charlatan!

Amidst the Chaos, numerous Saints and Immortal Gods all turned their attention, observing the changes occurring on Yin Mountain.

Upon Yin Mountain, countless Buddhas meditated suspended in the void, brilliant Buddha Wheels shone, illuminating the mountain, adorning the entire area with resplendent colors and an aura of auspiciousness.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva smiled and said: "Fellow Daoists, why do you abandon the Spiritual Mountain to come to this desolate Yin Mountain?"

Namo Merit Buddha, riding a Divine Dragon, floated forward, looking sternly at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and said in a resonant voice: "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, some ten years ago, in the Netherworld, you spoke with me, saying that after the Westward Journey, Tang Sanzang will become the Eastern Buddha, establishing the Eastern Earth Ling Mountain, enshrining all Buddhas—was this indeed the case?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded slightly, smiling: "It was indeed so!"

"You also mentioned that to establish the Eastern Earth Ling Mountain would require a significant amount of Merit Money, and thus borrowed funds from me, promising to repay with interest once the Eastern Buddha returned after the Westward Journey.

Where, pray, is this money now?" Namo Merit Buddha’s powerful voice echoed across Heaven and Earth, questioning Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Great Powers within the Three Realms directed their attention here, curiously watching Yin Mountain. It was a time of Buddhist flourishing, and yet—internal conflict? What had Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva done?

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva shook his head, saying: "What are you talking about? I don’t understand!"