#464 - Chapter 464: A matter of great merit

Ye Ling didn't say a word, sitting quietly, seemingly lost in thought.

Huineng waited somewhat uneasily.

He couldn't beat Ye Ling; if he angered her, she could wipe him out with a flip of her hand.

After thinking for a moment, Huineng continued, saying:

“Respected Spirit Lord, our Buddha is merciful and does not wish to see living beings suffer.”

“The Great Buddha is about to appear in the world and must have a place to settle down.”

“We only need a pure land, the Land of Ultimate Bliss.”

“Furthermore, to ensure that we do not disturb each other, we will draw a clear line between ourselves and the Immortal Cultivation World.”

After Huineng finished speaking, he stood still, waiting for Ye Ling's reply.

This was the Great Buddha's bottom line.

Although the Great Buddha wanted to spread his teachings throughout the world, he was also afraid of being targeted by Ye Ling, and there was also Ye Kong in the Immortal Cultivation World.

He couldn't win in a fight, so he could only secretly curse a few times.

“Impossible.”

“Although the Land of Ultimate Bliss was once a pure land of Buddhism, many years have passed.”

“The Buddhist sect also voluntarily abandoned the Land of Ultimate Bliss.”

“The Land of Ultimate Bliss has already become an inseparable part of our Immortal Cultivation World.”

“This matter is not up for discussion.”

After Ye Ling finished speaking, she slightly raised her jade hand.

“See the guest out!”

Immediately, Ziling came out to take Huineng away.

Although Huineng looked unwilling, he didn't dare to act out in front of Ye Ling.

So, he had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

After Huineng left, Ye Ling lowered her head and pondered.

The Great Buddha probably wanted to return to the Immortal Cultivation World and then break through to the final realm.

The Great Buddha's strength was already infinitely close to the final realm.

In addition, there were all the Buddhas; once they all returned to the Immortal Cultivation World.

Even if they said they only wanted a piece of land in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Even if they said they were without desires and wants.

If there was an opportunity to unify the world, they would probably take action without hesitation.

As for the original promise?

Who would be willing to admit it?

As Ye Ling thought about it, she couldn't help but fall asleep.

......

After Huineng left Zixia Pavilion, he didn't return to the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Instead, he identified the direction and hurried off again.

Soon after, Huineng finally stopped.

“This should be the location of the Star River Sect in Lianyun Continent.”

“As expected, it is a place where outstanding people are born.”

Huineng praised twice, identified the direction of Xiaoyao Peak, and left.

Xiaoyao Peak.

Ye Kong knew when Huineng entered.

However, Ye Kong did not stop him; he sensed the aura of the Great Buddha on Huineng.

He wanted to know what the Great Buddha sent Huineng here for.

Following the guidance given by the Great Buddha, Huineng arrived at Xiaoyao Peak.

Sure enough, he saw a white-clothed man fishing.

He looked very extraordinary, his every move natural and unforced, as if containing some kind of Dao rhythm.

“If this little monk is not mistaken, you must be Benefactor Ye.”

Huineng bowed and saluted, then took out a brocade box.

“Benefactor Ye, this is the supreme treasure of Buddhism, the Treasure Lotus Lamp.”

“The Great Buddha said it is to apologize for the previous offense.”

Huineng respectfully placed the box next to Ye Kong.

Ye Kong glanced at the Treasure Lotus Lamp.

Thinking that he was just lacking a desk lamp, he didn't refuse.

The Great Buddha had previously clashed with Ye Kong because of the Buddha's son, since the Great Buddha took the initiative to apologize, as long as he didn't provoke Ye Kong later.

Then Ye Kong was not such a petty person.

“Okay, let the past be.”

“But I won’t guarantee anything about the future.”

Ye Kong said to Huineng.

The meaning in his words was very clear, Ye Kong could ignore the past.

But if anyone in the Buddhist sect didn't know what's good for them and provoked him in the future.

He would not show mercy.

Huineng understood Ye Kong's words and felt a little helpless in his heart.

The Great Buddha had warned him before coming out.

If he wanted to stay in the Immortal Cultivation World, he must obtain Ye Kong's support.

Hearing this, Ye Kong lifted the fishing rod.

So the Great Buddha wanted to buy him off.

The Treasure Lotus Lamp was just a stepping stone.

However, Ye Kong was not short of magical treasures, and he accepted the Treasure Lotus Lamp only because he lacked a desk lamp.

“This is Ye Ling's responsibility, I don't participate in the management of the Immortal Cultivation World.”

“You go, don’t disturb my fishing.”

Ye Kong directly refused.

He knew what the Great Buddha was thinking without even thinking about it.

Huineng sighed helplessly, but before leaving, he asked again:

“This little monk has something to do and will stay in the Immortal Cultivation World for a while.”

Ye Kong lifted the fishing rod and replied:

“That's your business, the past is over.”

“As long as you keep to your duty, I won't attack you.”

Huineng put his hands together, bowed and said:

“Thank you!”

Then he left.

Keep to his duty?

Huineng thought as he walked, following the Great Buddha's orders could also be considered keeping to his duty.

Huineng directly used his movement technique to return to the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, constantly chanting scriptures.

Soon, his mind made contact with the Great Buddha.

Huineng truthfully reported the replies from Ye Ling and Ye Kong.

The Great Buddha nodded slightly and pondered:

“As expected, these two people will not give in so easily.”

“Since that’s the case, then let’s implement the third plan.”

Huineng showed an admiring expression on his face, as expected of the Great Buddha.

He even had a backup plan, and couldn't help but respectfully ask:

“Great Buddha, what is the third plan?”

The Great Buddha showed a mysterious smile on his face, and smiled profoundly at Huineng:

“Huineng, take a look. Are Ye Kong's disciples out on adventures?”

Huineng quickly tapped his eyes, using the Great Buddha's River of Time and Space, using the Land of Ultimate Bliss as an observation point to observe the entire Immortal Cultivation World.

He had already thoroughly investigated the situation of Xiaoyao Peak.

Including those disciples.

In his eyes, he saw the Immortal Cultivation World filled with spiritual energy and vitality.

A scene of prosperity.

However, there were still killings and struggles.

Huineng restrained his mind and saw Ye Kong's disciples training in various parts of the world.

Lin Yaoyao was cultivating in a black river.

Xiao Bai was riding a husky, fighting against many.

Xiao Qing was repairing her Destiny Pearl.

Mu Qianqian was practicing the art of observing the stars.

Ji Changsheng was engaged in hand-to-hand combat with a sea monster.

After confirming everyone's location, Huineng withdrew his gaze.

He nodded to the Great Buddha and said:

“The Buddha is omnipotent, indeed.”

Huineng's face showed admiration.

Although the Great Buddha was outside, he could still understand what was happening in the Immortal Cultivation World.

This made him admire him endlessly.

Seeing Huineng like this, the Great Buddha showed a kind and benevolent smile and said:

“Huineng, next you will invite them to be guests in my Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.”

“All of our secret collections of scriptures can be opened for them to read.”

Huineng was shocked when he heard the Great Buddha's words.

He instinctively dissuaded him:

“Great Buddha, they are not disciples of our Buddhist sect, how can we allow them to view Buddhist scriptures?”

The Great Buddha shook his head and smiled:

“Huineng, Buddhist scriptures contain supreme Buddhist principles.”

“Being able to make them have a trace of devotion to the Buddha can also be considered a matter of immeasurable merit.”

Huineng lowered his head and thought for a while, and finally understood.

So he nodded in agreement.

Then he left the Land of Ultimate Bliss and went to the locations of Ye Kong's disciples.