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“Ferocious beasts, the three races that created the heavens, the witch and demon races, the human race, and the Jie Sect are all beings that could potentially dominate the prehistoric world.”
Upon realizing this, Houtu instantly raised her head, her face filled with shock, and said:
Jiang Zhen smiled, her smile undisguised, and nodded, saying:
"Clever, fellow Daoist is indeed remarkable!"
That's right, it's Buddhism. Back then, the Jie Sect was in ruins, and it was said that ten thousand immortals came to pay homage. How many cultivators were there? In contrast, how many died in the Investiture of the Gods?
Later, the two Buddhist saints seized the opportunity to convert more than 3,000 people, who were known as the Three Thousand Guests of the Mortal World.
It was from that time that Buddhism began to flourish.
Especially later, after the Western religion officially became Buddhism, they gradually spread to the entire Immortal Realm and even the Primordial World.
Over the years, Buddhism has become a force to be reckoned with.
However, think about it again, this time the Journey to the West is a great calamity, it is called a great calamity.
However, due to the machinations of various forces, a special situation has arisen.
In the end, the demon race suffered the heaviest losses, and they were mostly minor demons and monsters.
Those powerful ones are either mounts or other people's pets.
However, this was nothing compared to what happened after that Jin Chanzi brought this so-called Mahayana scripture back to the Tang Dynasty.
The result was that Buddhism flourished and was able to occupy most of the continents.
At that time, their power will be unprecedented, even capable of rivaling the Heavenly Court.
However, do you really think this great calamity is that simple?
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jiuyin suddenly spoke up:
"When things reach their peak, they decline; the same was true for the witch clan and the demon clan in those days."
When prosperity reaches its peak, it will begin to decline continuously.
This journey to the West was all preparation for the later decline, am I right?
Jiang Zhen immediately gave a thumbs up and said:
"Smart, you really are smart! That's exactly right!"
The Journey to the West that those people created looks quite good.
In the end, Buddhism did indeed flourish.
However, there is always a shadow beneath the Buddha's light.
Do you remember what I said? The Western Lands were originally occupied by the Demon Ancestor Rahu.
The final battle also broke out in the West, and that battle completely transformed the West into what it is today.
Even the two Western Saints, after countless eons of effort, failed to restore it.
However, after that incident, the Demon Ancestor Rahu did something.
He left behind a saying: "When the Way prevails, the Demonic Way diminishes; when the Way diminishes, the Demonic Way grows!"
The current prosperity of Buddhism indicates one thing: Taoism is beginning to decline.
Even if it hasn't weakened, it's definitely not as good as it used to be.
Doesn't this perfectly illustrate the saying, "When the righteous path declines, the demonic path flourishes"?
Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, the Buddhist sect and the two Western saints are capable of achieving this.
In fact, a large part of their methods evolved from some aspects of demonic practices.
This is why many Buddhist practices have a considerable power to bewitch people.
There's even a saying: "The difference between Buddha and demon is just a thought; one thought can make you a Buddha, and another a demon!"
Therefore, if I'm not mistaken, this calamity is likely the return of the demonic path.
The reason why Sun Wukong and his companions embarked on this journey to the West was most likely because the Buddhist sect wanted to benefit from their merits.
"Let's seal that demonic path from back then back with merit, thereby eliminating this great calamity."
Upon hearing this, Dijiang couldn't help but say:
"Is it that ruthless? Using merit to offset something, isn't that a bit..."
Jiang Zhen chuckled, then shook his head and said:
"Heh, do you really think it's that simple?"
I can tell you the truth, things are not that simple!
If the demonic path were so easy to seal, none of these things would have happened.
Even the Dao Ancestor of yesteryear didn't have this ability!
Sealing it with the power of merit can only delay the great calamity for a period of time. When the great calamity arrives, it may unleash an even more terrifying impact.
Moreover, I also witnessed something else: the demonic path descended and swept across the entire world.
The entire Immortal Realm has become the domain of the demonic path, with all sorts of demon kings and monsters appearing.
Mount Ling was occupied, and many immortals and Buddhas were detained and arrested.
Problems have arisen in Heaven, the Underworld, and Mount Ling.
However, although this incident was quite widespread, nothing too serious happened.
It seems that in the end, for some reason, that demon was defeated again.
However, I always felt that something was wrong.
Moreover, upon further observation, I discovered that Buddhism had undergone changes, and even their scriptures had changed.
However, these Buddhist disciples are still studying these scriptures.
Moreover, later on, the demonic path, which had rarely appeared before, began to appear frequently.
Many demonic cultivators also began to appear.
Furthermore, many other things continue to occur.
This matter reminds me of a sentence I saw in that time and space:
When the Dharma-ending Age arrives, I will send my disciples and followers to infiltrate your Sangha, wear your robes, and destroy your Dharma.
They misinterpret your scriptures and break your precepts.
These words are etched in my heart; perhaps this is what happened during this great calamity.
Because, in my eyes, I see the collapse of ritual and music in later generations, and all sorts of things happening one after another.
Even Buddhist precepts have become empty words.
The line between Buddha and demon truly appears to be blurred!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jiuyin took a deep breath and said:
"Your understanding of the Way of Time is indeed powerful. I specialize in the Law of Time, and only now can I barely glimpse the future."
What I saw was blurry and unclear.
But I never expected that you would be able to see so much, and even understand so many things.
"Is the Dao of Time and Space really that powerful?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhen smiled and said:
"Hehe, it's alright. I didn't see much. I only discovered these special circumstances through some deductions and what I saw."
In short, this is how things should be; otherwise, this great calamity shouldn't be so simple.
Upon hearing this, Houtu nodded and said:
"Indeed, as you said, if this matter is true, then the impact of this great calamity will be profound."
This far surpasses all previous eons of immense suffering!
Chapter 752 Sun Wukong's Decision
In the Flower and Fruit Mountain, Sun Wukong sat in the Water Curtain Cave, quietly pondering what Jiang Zhen had said that day.
He fell into deep thought.
Just then, a chilling aura suddenly emanated from outside.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhen raised an eyebrow and said:
"Heh heh, here we go again, monkey. Watch out, those guys are coming!"
After saying that, Jiang Zhen immediately covered herself and the other members in the group.
After all, the great battle hasn't even started yet, and it's not convenient for them to be discovered directly, otherwise, things would get complicated.
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong closed his eyes, and soon, a faint light appeared there.
Then, the ghostly light transformed into two illusory figures, which were none other than the Black and White Impermanence.
"Ugh! Honestly, it's that monkey's soul again. Can't they find another way to live?"
Black Impermanence: "Alright, Old Bai, stop talking. Let's try it and see if it works. If it doesn't, let's hurry back and report."
White Impermanence: "Heh heh, I think it's going to be tough!"
After saying that, Black Impermanence took out the Soul-Locking Chain, looked at Sun Wukong who was sleeping, and threw the Soul-Locking Chain directly.
However, at that moment, a golden light suddenly flashed through Sun Wukong's soul.
"Click..."
In an instant, the Soul-Locking Chain split in two. Seeing this, the Black and White Impermanence were so frightened that they turned around and disappeared from the spot.
"Holy crap! Brother Jiang, did you switch my power back to that one?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhen shook his head and said:
"No, the thing I left you has a more terrifying recoil force the stronger the force it encounters."