Chapter 1061: Chapter 322: Not Yielding an Inch
Amitabha Buddha’s face turned dark, of course he knew he had to escape, but where to?
In the Three Realms, where can the Buddhist Realm find refuge?
This is their foundation, if they abandon the Western Continent, they would be like rootless floating duckweed in the entire Three Realms.
"Perhaps things are not as bad as you think, it might just be your speculation."
Amitabha Buddha said with a smile.
However, as he spoke these words, he felt somewhat insecure.
Tathagata Buddha said to Zhunti, "Bodhisattva, maybe we shouldn’t include him in our discussions anymore. I think his only contribution is a lot of nonsense, not much else."
Zhunti nodded, surprisingly agreeing.
"The old monk thinks so too."
Seeing that the two of them were about to exclude him, Amitabha Buddha was instantly displeased.
He hastily said, "You can’t do this, it’s too much."
Amitabha Buddha glared at the two old monks, involuntarily cursing, "You two old bald donkeys, I am the Lord of the Buddhist Realm."
"Did someone just speak?"
Tathagata Buddha looked surprised.
"You might have heard wrong, maybe it was a dog barking."
Zhunti smiled faintly.
Tathagata Buddha had a look of realization.
Amitabha Buddha gnashed his teeth, these two old guys were really going too far.
If he were not weaker than them, he would definitely not let them off.
They even dared to say his words sounded like a dog’s bark, utterly outrageous.
Afterward, Amitabha Buddha sighed, thinking, why am I not the Supreme? This title of Lord of the Buddhist Realm is in name only.
"Forget it, just tell me what you want me to do?"
These two kept excluding him, clearly planning to assign him something.
Moreover, they worried that Amitabha Buddha would refuse, so they teamed up to suppress him, preventing him from gaining leverage.
Tathagata Buddha and Zhunti exchanged glances, seeing the amusement in each other’s eyes.
At this moment, Tathagata Buddha said in a deep voice, "We need you to ask the Heavenly Court for a place to settle our Buddhist Realm."
Zhunti also said, "Indeed, this place cannot be within the Four Continents. I have a premonition that Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi are planning to target the Four Continents. Even if we relocate to other continents, we will still be affected."
"Go to the Heavenly Realm?"
Amitabha Buddha asked in surprise.
"Exactly."
Tathagata Buddha nodded.
Amitabha Buddha felt a bit strange. He glanced at Tathagata Buddha and couldn’t help but ask, "Why don’t you go? Given your status in the Heavenly Court, Great Emperor Ziwei would agree to such a request. Why do you need me to go?"
Amitabha Buddha was genuinely puzzled, as such a task was entirely something Tathagata could do himself.
However, he had no intention of doing so and instead asked Amitabha Buddha to intervene.
This left Amitabha Buddha very curious; could it be because his own face was more influential?
Looking at Amitabha Buddha, Tathagata Buddha said, "That’s not our intention; mainly, you’re less threatening. Everyone knows I have ambition, and Zhunti is too mysterious and has no connection with the Heavenly Court, so when you think it through, you’re the best choice to approach the Heavenly Court for a place. At least you don’t appear as threatening."
"Are you saying I’m weak?"
Amitabha Buddha’s face became completely black.
"You could say that."
Tathagata Buddha tried to maintain a polite smile.
Amitabha Buddha’s eyes were practically on fire.
He took a vicious breath, glaring fiercely at the two of them.
"I really want to hit you both."
Amitabha Buddha said through gritted teeth.
Yet, neither of them paid him any attention.
Because Amitabha Buddha genuinely couldn’t defeat them.
"Consider me unlucky. I’ll go to the Heavenly Court now to ask for their opinion. If the Heavenly Court doesn’t want us to retreat, we’ll just have to hold our ground because we are ultimately under the Heavenly Court’s protection."
Amitabha Buddha said.
"Actually, the best option is to inform the Heavenly Court after we’ve been expelled. By then, the situation would be settled, and the Heavenly Court wouldn’t want us to clash with Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and the others, thereby preserving the power of our Buddhist Realm."
Zhunti suddenly said.
Amitabha Buddha’s expression suddenly became stern. He stared at Zhunti, saying, "If that’s what you think, then go join Emperor Jun and them. Don’t accompany us to the Heavenly Court. Once we’ve become vassals of the Heavenly Court, we shouldn’t plot against them. If we plot against our master, how could anyone respect the people of our Buddhist Realm?"
Zhunti’s brow furrowed lightly, somewhat displeased.
He naturally felt no allegiance to the Heavenly Court; considering what benefits the Buddhist Sect was his priority.
But seeing Amitabha Buddha displeased, Zhunti dared not say anything further.
Then, Amitabha Buddha’s gaze fell upon Tathagata Buddha.
"Do you share Zhunti’s view?"
Tathagata Buddha shook his head and said calmly, "I naturally don’t think that way. This matter indeed needs to be reported to the Heavenly Court first. With Great Emperor Ziwei’s character, he won’t make things difficult for us, so there’s no need to scheme like that."
Evidently, Tathagata Buddha still had great faith in Great Emperor Ziwei’s character.
Only then did Amitabha Buddha show a satisfied expression.
He had been appointed as the Lord of the Buddhist Realm while being under the protection of the Heavenly Court.
Amitabha Buddha was grateful to the Heavenly Court and sincerely loyal to them now.
If Zhunti or Tathagata Buddha dared to scheme against the Heavenly Court, Amitabha Buddha naturally wouldn’t stand by idly.
"In that case, wait for my return."
Having said that, Amitabha Buddha left Mount Ling.
Zhunti was somewhat dissatisfied, giving a cold snort.
Glancing at Zhunti, Tathagata Buddha said faintly, "Amitabha Buddha does have a point. Besides, if we scheme against the Heavenly Court, Great Emperor Ziwei wouldn’t be able to see through it. Instead, it would create barriers between us. It’s better to be straightforward, making the path for the Buddhist Realm smoother in the future."