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Chapter 963 Lay down the butcher's knife? Then pick up the sword first!
Amitabha!
These four words, as if containing some supreme power that makes words come true, echo endlessly between heaven and earth.
Each syllable was like a hammer of the Great Dao, striking heavily into the hearts of all living beings in the primordial world.
Within that vast territory, which had just been transformed into a pure land by the Buddha's light, countless beings subconsciously began to chant along.
"Amitabha……"
"Is this... the name of Buddha?"
"I don't understand, but just saying those four words brings me immense peace."
Discussions and murmurs rose and fell.
Most other beings were completely bewildered. They did not understand the profound meaning behind this title, but the vast and abyss-like, captivating Daoist aura was undeniable.
Awe!
Shocking!
Confuse!
A variety of emotions arose in the hearts of all living beings in the world, and there were countless others.
Without a doubt, today, Jieyin has truly become the sole protagonist in everyone's eyes.
……
over nine days.
On the solemn and gloomy face of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, a flush of excitement was now barely concealed.
He looked at Laozi beside him, whose expression also showed a strange look, and couldn't help but let out a long breath.
"Okay, great!"
"What a wonderful Amitabha!"
He practically choked out those words, yet they contained an overwhelming, unbridled joy.
"Just when you think you've reached a dead end, a new path opens up before you!"
Laozi, who had been dumbfounded, also came to his senses and gave Yuanshi a deep look.
He didn't show his emotions as openly as the latter, but with a gentle flick of his fingertips, ripples spread through the void, revealing the turmoil in his heart.
Compared to ordinary beings who can only sense the vast Daoist essence, these saints see much more profound and mysterious things.
"This Mahayana Buddhism has a comprehensive and harmonious doctrine that directly points to the original mind."
Lao Tzu spoke slowly, each word conveying the profound meaning of the ultimate simplicity.
"It doesn't ask about origins or backgrounds; everyone can believe in it, and all things can be transformed. Wouldn't accumulating good fortune in the future be twice as effective with half the effort?"
Yuanshi Tianzun nodded solemnly, the gloom in his eyes vanishing completely.
Previously, the rise of humanity and the unstoppable momentum of the Jie Sect had put unprecedented pressure on him and Laozi.
But now, by guiding people to Buddhahood and establishing a new path, they have undoubtedly opened up a completely new situation for themselves.
If Buddhism is to flourish, spread its doctrines, and unite its followers, the first thing it must confront is the Jie Sect, which also claims to "educate all without discrimination"!
Or, to put it another way, to some extent, Buddhist teachings seem to better embody the phrase "education for all" than the Jiejiao (解教) school.
This was like the sharpest knife ever handed to them!
"Tongtian... Now, let's see how you deal with this!"
The whisper of the Primordial Celestial Venerable carried a hint of pleasure.
……
Jin'ao Island.
The air inside Gu Changqing's cave was still thick with the smell of alcohol.
His expression returned to normal, still that drunken, cynical look, and he would occasionally pick up the gourd of wine and gulp down several mouthfuls of fine wine.
It was as if the earth-shattering changes in the outside world, enough to overturn the entire primordial order, had nothing to do with him.
Just then, an invisible ripple spread across the space in front of him, like the surface of water.
A figure appeared silently.
The newcomer was dressed in a blue Taoist robe. He was tall and had a dignified face. Although there was no trace of magical power around him, he possessed a sharp aura that could destroy heaven and earth, causing the air in the entire cave to freeze.
Nothing more!
Only Tongtian could descend directly to this place.
As soon as he appeared, he focused his gaze on the disciple who was still drinking alone.
Seeing Gu Changqing's drunken state, the Tongtian Sect Leader's two long, sword-like eyebrows furrowed tightly.
He paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts.
Finally, he spoke in a deep voice.
"Changqing, my disciple, you saw everything that happened before, didn't you?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader's voice was deep, carrying an unprecedented solemnity.
Gu Changqing paused for a moment in mid-air, holding the gourd of wine, but did not turn around.
He simply downed the wine in the bowl in one gulp and let out a satisfied sigh.
"Uh... I saw it."
His answer was light and casual.
“That Buddha light, that Pure Land, that six-syllable mantra, and that… Amitabha Buddha.”
The Master of the Heavens stepped forward, his aura becoming increasingly imposing.
"How is this path different from the path of my Jie Sect?"
That's what he's most concerned about.
Both disregard social background and aim to save all living beings.
The emergence of Buddhism is clearly aimed at the very foundation of his Jie Sect!
Gu Changqing finally put down the Dionysus gourd.
Then, Gu Changqing turned his gaze to Tongtian on the other side.
Although he was still drowsy and drunk, Tongtian could tell.
At this moment, Gu Changqing's expression became more serious.
"Hehe...uh..."
“Master, the teachings of our Jie Sect have always emphasized the word ‘struggle’—struggle against Heaven, struggle against Earth, and we are determined to fight for that sliver of hope.”
At this point, Gu Changqing paused slightly, then continued:
"The so-called Buddhist sect, which saves all things and cultivates the path of cause and effect, aims to use this life as the cause to cultivate the effect of the next life, entrusting everything to that illusory paradise."
Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader fell into deep thought.
Gu Changqing's words were incisive and hit the nail on the head.
"This……"
For a moment, he didn't know how to refute it.
Gu Changqing smiled.
He stood up unsteadily, picked up the gourd again, and took another big gulp.
"Master, do you think that for those beings struggling in the sea of suffering, is 'struggle' more attractive, or is 'emptiness' more attractive?"
This question caused the Tongtian Sect Leader to stiffen abruptly.
He doesn't need to answer.
The answer is self-evident.
For the vast majority of beings who lack the ability and talent to "compete," an "emptiness" that allows them to let go of all suffering and promises a better afterlife is undoubtedly more tempting.
This is a calculated, albeit overt, strategy to undermine the enemy's defenses!
"He's digging up the very foundation of my Jie Sect!"
The voice of the Tongtian Sect Leader was already tinged with an uncontrollable rage. The phantoms of the Four Swords of Zhuxian appeared and disappeared behind him, causing the space-time within the cave to distort.
Compared to Tongtian, Gu Changqing remained as calm and composed as ever.
This time, he no longer looked at Tongtian, but instead slightly turned his gaze to the vast expanse of heaven and earth.
"Hehe...uh...Master, don't be impatient!"
"Doesn't the so-called Buddhist sect advocate laying down the butcher's knife and instantly becoming a Buddha?"
"However... the best way to lay down the butcher's knife is to first pick up the sword."
As he spoke, Gu Changqing's expression became even more peculiar, unfathomable, and difficult to understand.