Cultivation: Being Immortal

Chapter 867

Blue Star Xia Calendar, Chapter 8652, Lingjing Star

Xia Qingshan sat across from Lin Jiang, both silent; Xia Qingshan’s face was not good, and the atmosphere was very quiet.

"You really don’t need to worry too much. The detector has already spread out twenty-five light-years away. If the Buddhist cultivators really attack, we will know in advance. If you can’t fight back, you can run."

Lin Jiang smiled and said that over the past two years, he and Ming’an had friendly communication and learned many things.

But this guy Ming’an said he was here to communicate, when in fact, he was here to pressure Lin Jiang. Ming’an told Lin Jiang that Lingfa Star had already reported the matter. If it really comes to a fight, it would involve true Buddhas, and certainly not just one.

Clearly, they knew Xia Qingshan was not a match for them. This three-star great master had some bluffing, like Lingjing Star, which had been in their hands for a short time and had no local Tao Achievers, which was almost like having none.

So their words had a clear pressure to push Xia Qingshan into joining the Heavenly Court. By doing so, the Heavenly Court could justifiably send troops, of course, Xia Qingshan would have to pay a price.

"If I run away, what will you do? What if they chase after us? Are we just going to give up such a wonderful Lingjing Star?"

"Ha ha, that’s simple. You either hold your ground or join the Heavenly Court. There’s no need to struggle."

"The Heavenly Court isn’t exactly good people. I’m not invincible; I’m really conflicted."Xia Qingshan said he had a feeling that the Heavenly Court was definitely not good, but he wasn’t invincible, so he was very conflicted about what to do.

"Then take your time to untangle it. I’m very busy, please don’t disturb me."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, too lazy to pay attention to Xia Qingshan. Xia Qingshan was a bit indecisive, and Lin Jiang wanted to evaluate him as someone who forgets big principles for small gains and who is just an average talent.

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Lingfa Star,

On this day, many temples on Lingfa Star shone brightly, surrounded by golden light. The bells of the temples rang on their own, creating a sacred atmosphere. Countless Buddhist cultivators and faithful people, seeing this, became solemn and bowed deeply toward the light of Buddha.

Foyin Temple was the same; the Buddhist cultivators led by Xuan Fa worshipped several statues in the main hall. As the golden light slowly faded, a figure stood before the statue.

"The 48th leader of Foyin Temple, Xuan Fa, meets all the ancestors."

Xuan Fa bowed to everyone; these people were all ancestors who had become Buddhas throughout the history of Foyin Temple.

"Everyone, please step back. Xuan Fa, stay."

"Yes, Master Ancestor."

All the high-ranking members stepped back, leaving Xuan Fa alone.

"Xuan Fa, we already know what you said. Lingjing Star has been taken over by evil forces, and this harms the fortune of our Buddhist Order. We cannot sit idly by. However, the Heavenly Court also knows about this now, and they may send troops."

"Ah, Master Ancestor, this…"

Xuan Fa’s expression changed. Before this, he felt confident about Lingjing Star, even if they had lost once, they could afford it because they had the support of a complete Buddhist Order and countless worlds. But now that the Heavenly Court was also getting involved, it could become difficult.

"Xuan Fa, do not worry. There are many true Buddhas coming down to help, and their purpose is to resolve this matter."

Another true Buddha said that there are indeed many true Buddhas coming down, with over twenty or thirty just from Lingfa Star, and it is not limited to just Lingfa Star.

They are taking such serious action for good reasons. First, the Buddhist cultivator from the Bodhisattva Realm was surprisingly affected in their Buddhist Heart, which made the Buddha Master feel threatened. He must take strong measures to crush the enemy. Second, it is also part of the struggle against the Heavenly Court. If they can weaken the Heavenly Court’s power through this, they will fully agree.

"Yes, Master Ancestor."

"Xuan Fa, please ask Fa Kong to come."

"Yes."

Xuan Fa clasped his hands together and then personally went to bring Fa Kong to the great hall.

"I have met with all the ancestors."

Fa Kong recognized these people; although he was very shocked, he still maintained his manners.

"Fa Kong, do you know your crime?"

"Master, I don’t know what crime I have committed."

"The New Buddhism you spread defiles my Buddha, and you still don’t know your crime?"

"Master…"

Fa Kong, calm and composed, immediately expressed the essence of his New Buddhism. He still felt he was not wrong, and New Buddhism was not wrong either; there was no betrayal of the Buddha’s teachings.

A few true Buddhas exchanged disappointed glances. One true Buddha felt deep frustration because Fa Kong was his disciple, whom he had personally trained. He had hoped Fa Kong would smoothly reach the true Buddha realm, but he never expected this situation to arise.

"Unrepentant."

One true Buddha said, and then he immediately began reciting the Freedom Bestowing Sutra. This startled Fa Kong, and he quickly focused his mind, not daring to fight back, but he needed to protect his spirit.

"Hmph."

Seeing this, the other true Buddhas became angry as well. However, instead of attacking Fa Kong, they all began to chant the Freedom Bestowing Sutra together. Before long, Fa Kong’s eyes became vacant and confused.

"Fa Kong, do you realize your mistake?"

"I acknowledge my mistake."

This time, when the true Buddha asked Fa Kong, he knelt on the ground, looking as if he were about to cry, and shouted that he knew his mistake.

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Canglan Star, Cangxing Sect

When Li Canghai and more than ten figures slowly gathered in the air, Ming Xin quickly bowed to Li Canghai and the others.

"Disciple Ming Xin, I greet you, Ancestor."

"Ming Xin, where is your brother Ming’an?"

"I report to you, Ancestor, Martial Brother Ming’an has gone to Lingjing Star with the other senior brothers and several other ancestors."

"Oh, to do what?"

"Martial Brother Ming’an said that the teachings of Lingjing Star are very similar to those of Canglan Star, and there are special things to learn, so he took people there to study."

"Very good, very good, Ming’an is excellent."

Li Canghai nodded, and the others showed friendly smiles. Having the ability to learn is a remarkable thing. Many people stop learning once they achieve success and fame. It’s rare to see someone like Ming’an who still has this desire.

"Grandmaster, may I ask why you and your fellow masters have come down to the mortal world?"

"Of course, it is to confront those bald monks from the Buddha sect. They want to destroy Lingjing Star, but we will not allow that."

"But Grandmaster, Lingjing Star is not under the control of our Heavenly Court; they are merely a rogue cultivator."

"Rogue cultivator, ha! Once we come down, they will no longer be a rogue cultivator, for our Heavenly Court does not allow it."

Li Canghai smiled wildly. When he first went to Lingjing Star alone, Xia Qingshan could be considered a rogue cultivator, ignoring the Heavenly Court. Now that many immortals have come down, he could no longer say that.

"Ming Xin, please gather the leaders of the Canglan Star sects and bring them to Cangxing Sect for a meeting. Don’t worry, every sect has those who come down; they will come."

Li Canghai said, they had learned that many true Buddhas from the Buddha sect had also come down, so there would be quite a few of them.

Since we are going to fight the Buddha sect, it cannot be limited to just immortals and true Buddhas; cultivators must also get involved. It would be best to defeat an entire generation of the Buddha sect, eliminating any potential true Buddha seeds and weakening the enemy’s war power.

Ming Xin received the order and quickly sent people to notify each sect, while also getting the Cangxing Sect ready because an interstellar war was about to begin.