1091: Chapter 320 Fairy Ascension Platform Opens_2 1091: Chapter 320 Fairy Ascension Platform Opens_2 One by one, they gazed in stunned silence at the monk seated on the lotus platform.
Perhaps they didn’t know what the Lord of the Buddha World was, but with a lifespan exceeding ten million years, surpassing the Existence of Stepping Sky Seven-fold, those two descriptions made everyone recognize all.
Among them were followers of the Buddhist path, who had already clasped their hands and kneeled—within All Heavens and Myriad Realms, the Buddha World is the nominal orthodoxy of Buddhism.
Those unrelated to Buddhism also bowed respectfully.
Those with grievances stood still, and some could no longer hold back and quietly slipped away.
However, the Big Freedom Bodhisattva turned a blind eye and did not intervene.
“What does the Bodhisattva instruct?” someone asked aloud.
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva smiled with a hint of apology, “Today, this poor monk has a cultivation task to complete at the Fairy Ascension Platform, may I request this time at the platform?”
As he spoke, the Big Freedom Bodhisattva added, “Of course, I do not intend for you to forsake an opportunity for nothing.
After the platform closes, I will manage some private matters and then preach here.
Afterwards, you all may also receive compensation from the Buddha World.”
The crowd below instantly buzzed in discussion, but the Big Freedom Bodhisattva, seated on the lotus platform, did not force them.
The Mystery Huang Monks looked at each other and then turned to leave.
Monks from ordinary Great Worlds may not understand the might of a Bodhisattva, but some among them knew clearly—
The people of the Buddha World possess both compassion and ruthlessness.
If it benefits them, even a joke, or even spitting in their face, would not be a big deal, and the monk could simply laugh it off.
But if interests clash, ‘Vajra subdues demons’ is no empty talk.
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva, with a compassionate face, did not stop the people of Mystery Huang from leaving, even nodding slightly, reminding everyone that they could come and learn from him in ten years.
Some left, and some were discontent.
A Scholar, closing his folding fan, wore a disdainful expression, ignored the Big Freedom Bodhisattva as if he was nothing, and coldly sneered as he moved toward the center of the whirlpool in the Fairy Ascension Platform.
Among the crowd, some were astounded, some whispered, “That is Fu Xiangzi, whose entire sect was eradicated by the Buddha World ten years ago.”
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva clasped his hands together, “Amitabha, there is no harm if you do not wish to comply.
This poor monk preaches and gives alms without distinction.
However, for those possessed by demons, I also have methods to subdue demons.”
As he spoke, he pointed out, and a beam of golden light burst forth, piercing through Fu Xiangzi’s brow and vanishing.
In an instant, Fu Xiangzi did not move a muscle, didn’t utter a single word, his body broke apart, turning into petals that dissipated with the wind.
The scene instantly quieted down, and everyone incredulously watched the Big Freedom Bodhisattva.
The Fairy Ascension Platform was about to open, the Law was already converging; how was it still possible to slay another?
Those who were skeptical tried to mimic the way of the Big Freedom Bodhisattva, pointing toward their adversaries.
Yet before they could fully extend their finger, they themselves were flung out by the Fairy Ascension Platform.
Everyone looked toward the Big Freedom Bodhisattva.
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva sat with his eyes closed, saying nothing.
But gradually, some people began to breathe heavily.
Suddenly, they understood the word “Bodhisattva” much more thoroughly.
Bodhisattva…
That is a being of the same realm as the Four Ling Old Ancestor, the Sealed Emperor Old Ancestor!
Even the master of this place, the Tao Master of Wind Creation Tower, might not be stronger than the Bodhisattva?
Such an existence could break the rules of the Fairy Ascension Platform, it seemed only natural.
In that moment, half of the beings present, without pausing, turned and left.
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva’s intentions were clear.
Those who did not enter the Fairy Ascension Platform were companions, they could come and listen to his teachings in ten years, regardless of whether they were once enemies or friends—even the people from the Mystery Huang World, he did not stop.
But for those who stepped onto the Fairy Ascension Platform at this moment, there was only a path of death.
Occurring once every seventy-two years in the Mystery Yellow Cave Sky, even ordinary beings from the Demonic Realm could easily live through ten times seventy-two years, and could simply come again next time.
With this thought, even more people left.
In less than half an hour, only their own monks remained at the base of the Fairy Ascension Platform, devoutly watching the Big Freedom Bodhisattva.
Big Ease placed his hands together in prayer and looked at the monks.
“Amitabha Buddha, you all may leave now, as you cannot assist me this time in the Mystery Yellow Cave Heaven.”
The monks did not dare to say much and bowed before departing.
They did not go far but instead quickly dispersed around a hundred miles away from the Fairy Ascension Platform to form a Big Array, preventing any outsiders from causing trouble.
In an instant, only a middle-aged monk and a small novice monk about three or four years old remained in the area.
The middle-aged monk was dressed as a Gujing Pavilion Buddha’s Son and sighed while looking at the Big Freedom Bodhisattva, “Amitabha Buddha, I have come to understand!”
His eyes even showed some relief.
“The Bodhisattva has marvelous methods!”
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva had suppressed the Dragon Turtle Tribe’s Yue Zu.
Now, the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, various Greater Powers were in a standoff in the Buddha World—the Dragon clan, Dragon Turtle Tribe, Buddha World, Yuan Sovereign Clan had all taken the field, with Mermaids surrounding the Buddha World, and even the Sealed Emperor Great World might not be spared.
A war engulfing several great worlds could break out at any moment.
This time, the opening of the Mystery Yellow Cave Sky saw fewer than half the usual number of people entering, and even those from the Ten Great Immortal Gates of Mystery Huang who reached the Seventh Level were less than a handful.
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva, by drawing enmity to the Buddha World, had entered the Mystery Yellow Cave Sky alone, aiming to monopolize the Fairy Ascension Platform, yet it was unknown what secretive acts he intended to execute there!
Looking up at the Big Freedom Bodhisattva, a radiant Buddhist light illuminated him.
With no fellow daoists around, and being the sole one from Gujing Pavilion in the Mystery Yellow Cave Sky who had reached the Seventh Level, he felt obligated to intervene in whatever the Big Freedom Bodhisattva aimed to achieve today.
Unconstrained by the laws of the Fairy Ascension Platform in this battle, the monk shifted his gaze toward the vortex above the platform, his eyes distant.
Could he explode this vortex and prevent the descent of the Fairy Ascension Platform if he were to forsake this mortal shell?
“Little fellow, are you scared?” he asked, squeezing the little novice monk’s hand.
The little monk blinked, puzzled.
“Master, are we going to die?”
The big monk burst out laughing.
“Yes, we are about to die.” He looked down at the little monk.
“I originally wanted to take you to the old temple to pray for blessings, but it seems we’ll be entering extinction instead.”
He set aside external affairs and had just entered the Mystery Yellow Cave Sky three days ago when he encountered the Big Freedom Bodhisattva—it was also a twist of fate.
Rubbing the little one’s head and smiling, he said, “Don’t worry, the master will die first.
If you can survive, I’ll allow you into our sect and offer you a religious name today if we don’t die.
What would you like to be called?”
The innocent novice monk tilted his head in thought for a while before responding, “Mountain!
I want to be called Mountain!”
“Mountain?
Ci Mountain,” the big monk mused, as this little fellow ought to be of the ‘Ci’ generation.
He thought for a moment and smiled, “Facing the Big Freedom Bodhisattva yet unwavering as a mountain, indeed you can be called Mountain!”
He put his hands together and chanted a Buddha’s name, pulling the novice monk, ready to ascend into the sky.
However, he saw the Big Freedom Bodhisattva smile and say, “Amitabha Buddha!
The Fairy Ascension Platform was opened by ancient Immortal Sovereigns together, some of whom even sacrificed themselves.
Without equal means, how could one prevent it?
Since friend, you have come, why not stay on the Fairy Ascension Platform and witness my methods?”
As he spoke, he flicked his finger outward, and arrays began to fall into place, landing where the Fairy Ascension Platform was about to activate.
No sooner had the array touched down than a phoenix’s cry was heard, followed by an annoying voice.
“Bodhisattva seeks a witness and does not choose us four.
No matter what, that’s inexcusable!”
With the sound, Su He and Ji Feixue approached hand in hand, surging forth on rollicking water clouds.
Behind them, two Divine God Birds hovered in the air, their bodies shimmering with strange colors.
Whenever a Divine God Beast appears, anomalies occur.
Just like as Su He moved with a Turtle Body, causing great waves and sudden heavy rain with a minor fluctuation of his mind.
Upon seeing the four individuals, the monks who voluntarily protected the Big Freedom Bodhisattva quickly grew furious, ascending to challenge Su He, only to be suppressed by a slap from Su He.
The Mountain Divine God Seal descended from the sky, crashing down thunderously.
A toad popped in and out, returning with a cultivator’s Storage Magic Treasure in hand, suffering a pity as the dice from the Wind Creation Tower’s Storage Magic Treasure rolled down unopened, its contents unknown.
The interception laid out by these individuals couldn’t even delay them momentarily.
With one strike of the Mountain Divine God Seal, the four had already crossed the defense and landed.
The middle-aged monk from Gujing Pavilion’s eyes suddenly lit up.
“Amitabha Buddha!
Little Ci Mountain, you no longer need to die!” He only recognized three of the four, but they were indeed the true leaders of their respective clans.
Ji Feixue and Cloud Illumination were one thing, but Feng Si truly represented the Phoenix Clan.
At this moment, with the Four Spirits preparing for war in the Buddha World and also guarding against the Sealed Emperor Great World, Feng Si’s presence here instead hinted that the Phoenix Clan had long been wary of the Big Freedom Bodhisattva.
“Well said, well said!” The Big Freedom Bodhisattva smiled.
“I was just thinking it would be less than perfect without the four of you—yet here you are—although you are late.”
The Big Freedom Bodhisattva chuckled and pointed upward.
“The Fairy Ascension Platform has opened!”