This Journey To The West Is So Terrifying Chapter 373

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Maitreya gazed quietly toward the East, his eyes seemingly flickering through countless fragments.

These were fragments of time, telling stories of the past.

He was using Great Divine Power to probe the secrets behind, this loss of face had made him take notice of this miraculous land.

Yet, everything from the past seemed obscured by a layer of fog, not even Maitreya could easily glimpse the scenes of this land’s past.

“Buddha, this…” various Buddhas softly inquired.

In this situation, they did not know what to do, knowing that Maitreya as a Buddha, was naturally among the foremost in strength. Even with his means to peer into the past, he could not clearly see it, this was unprecedented.

And this further indicated that someone was deliberately concealing some events that had occurred on this land. If the Buddhist Sect couldn’t grasp it, they might suffer a great loss in the future.

“It matters not!” Maitreya gently said.

Then, this ever-smiling Buddha suddenly produced a Golden Lotus, resplendent with Buddha’s light, carrying the essence of wisdom and compassion.

This was a Buddhist Treasure, immensely significant within the Buddhist Sect because the Buddha had once smiled when he picked a flower, leading to the existence of this treasure. It could engrave the past sentiments of Buddha.

And Maitreya intended to use this object to evoke Buddha’s sentiments and break through this fog.

He had previously discovered that the concealing power on this land was perhaps the most formidable existence in the Three Realms. Unless there was a power transcending beyond the Three Realms, nobody could penetrate this fog to discover the truth.

Therefore, he decided to custom-tailor a solution by using the Golden Lotus left by the Buddha, opening this fog with a transcendent aura.

“Amitabha Buddha!” Maitreya, holding the Golden Lotus, softly said.

A high and mysterious smile curled at his lips, suddenly emanating a presence that did not belong to this world.

This aura was profound and enigmatic, as if transcending time and space, anciently unique, seeming void and elusive, causing one to feel dizzy and unable to look directly at it even from a glance.

This was the aura of transcendence, a wisp of spirit left by the Buddha.

Indeed, this wisp of spirit was of extremely high status, and its actual effect was minimal. Also, due to the vast difference in realms, no one could comprehend it.

Therefore, Maitreya resolutely took it out to lift this layer of fog.

As long as the Buddhist Sect still existed, under the influence of the Buddhist Law, this aura would gradually recover.

He lightly shook the Golden Lotus in his hand, and the aura turned into an arrow shooting toward the fog.

As soon as the arrow touched the illusory fog, it instantly dispersed the fog, revealing the truth hidden behind the fog.

The various Buddhas hurriedly widened their eyes to see, as this was the truth that even the Jade Emperor strived to hide. Relying on this truth had killed countless descendants of Mount Ling, causing major damage to the vitality of the Buddhist Sect.

“This is…” one of the Buddhas exclaimed, opening his eyes wide in disbelief.

“How could this be, why would they…”

Following their direction of shock, looking beyond the fog, stood countless illusory figures, each resembling a giant reaching the skies, their bodies radiating a brilliance unique to wisdom, even allowing one to hear the voice of Dao and reason from them.

Every one of these figures was a Saint of the Human Clan. Their Dao and reason had all been bestowed upon this land, densely intertwined into a terrifying vast net.

“So many people actually chose death!” someone murmured.

All living beings in the world seek immortality, and the Buddhist Sect is no exception. Yet, those in front of them had forsaken readily attainable eternal life. These were individuals who had grasped the Dao and its principles. If they wished, the position of immortality was within easy reach, but they chose to give it up.

The immortality that they had pursued throughout their lives was discarded by others as if it were a worn sandal, completely overturning their values.

“That is the Elderly Lord!” someone exclaimed in surprise.

Within the crowd, an old man was seen riding a Green Ox, reciting the Tao Te Ching; he was indeed in the guise of the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord.

“It’s said that this Saint once incarnated as a mortal, so it is indeed.”

Maitreya looked at this scene and sighed deeply, realizing where the Buddhist Sect had truly lost this time.

“So this is the truth that the Jade Emperor wanted to conceal, what a profound scheme indeed,” Maitreya murmured to himself.

He had finally witnessed the methods of the Master of the Three Realms. Perhaps when he had made the pact with the Human Clan, he had already planned how to use this to trap others; the Buddhist Sect had just happened to walk into his trap.

“Mankind.”

Yes, countless saints had voluntarily abandoned immortality, leaving their Dao and principles on this land, weaving them into a vast network. Whoever agreed with their principles would contribute their strength to this network.

Over countless ages, the saints born on this land had chosen this path. Their Dao and principles had enveloped Heaven and Earth, and as time passed, this force grew stronger and had even surpassed expectations, forming Mankind, ranking alongside Heavenly Dao.

This was the Dao of the Human Clan. Any being seen as an enemy by the Human Clan falling into this realm would be suppressed, eventually becoming a mortal.

The Various Buddhas finally understood why they had become like this; the feeling of being against the world originated from here.

“Today, I have the fortune to witness the Great Dao,” someone said with a sigh.

Yes, Mankind is also a Great Dao. Although it may not compare to Heavenly Dao, it is nonetheless one of the great Daos, even possibly next only to Heavenly Dao.

These people of the Buddhist Sect had always pursued the Great Dao, and now one lay before them, presenting itself in such a magnificent manner.

“However, this is not our Dao, and even less so the Dao of immortality,” a Buddha sighed softly.

To witness the Great Dao is such a rare opportunity; unfortunately, Mankind diverges from Heavenly Dao, not pursuing immortality but embodying more desires. Such a Dao is not sought by these recluses.

“What a grand gesture.”

However, they were full of admiration for these saints of the Human Clan; not everyone could make such a choice.

These individuals were truly worthy of the name of saints; they merged with the Dao and established an immortal foundation for the Human Clan.

“Alas! Losing is not unjust; it was our oversight that underestimated the Human Clan,” the Various Buddhas sighed.

This land is now a place they can probably never set foot on again. After this matter, the Buddhist Sect has become the enemy of all beings here, and the possibility of spreading their teachings in the future is already impossible.

Moreover, they could see that this land had limitless potential; because of their involvement, the Buddhist Sect could not interfere, and they would all be seen as sinners of the Buddhist Sect.

Maitreya also put away his smile, furrowed his brows, and could sense a mysterious destiny. If the Buddhist Sect withdrew from Dongsheng Shenzhou, their fortunes might decline, but he could not find a good solution at the moment.