NOVEL NEXT Chapter 508, Buddhism's Plan
East Sea Dragon King looked towards the main seat and sighed, "Ah~ Sister-in-law, why did Ao Qin choose this path?"
West Sea Dragon Mother calmly said, "Buddhism is destined to rise; this is fate. He wants to seize the momentum and soar through the Nine Heavens."
South Sea Dragon King frowned and said, "Buddhism is not so easily leveraged; does he not fear being devoured by it?"
"He is willing to take the risk!"
Aoguang said sorrowfully, "Why can't they see that the era of our Dragon Clan has passed? Now, it's a great fortune to dwell peacefully in the Four Seas. Any pursuit of supremacy will only bring disaster to the Dragon Clan."
North Sea Dragon King said somberly, "This matter is beyond our scope of handling. Let's wait for the Dharma Decree from the Azure Dragon Realm! As for Ao Lie, leave him to the Heavenly Court's disposal. We have secured the rest of the West Sea Dragon Clan."
East Sea Dragon King slightly shook his head, "This time, Ao Lie went too far. He even used the Spiritual Pearl bestowed by the Jade Emperor to form an array; it's a huge loss of face for the Jade Emperor. Even if we wanted to save him, it's not possible."
West Sea Dragon Mother closed her eyes, her expression one of pain, and said, "Let's do as the brothers have suggested."
Buzz~ A golden light shone down above the West Sea.
Inside the West Sea Dragon Palace, the Three Sea Dragon Kings and the Dragon Mother all looked up solemnly.
Aoguang murmured, "Here it comes!"
The Three Sea Dragon Kings and the Dragon Queen all stood up and walked outside.
With a thunderous noise, the palace doors flung open. The Dragon Sons and Daughters standing outside all looked on, their expressions filled with panic and unease. What was once a grand celebration for the West Sea Dragon Clan had abruptly turned into a catastrophe. For these young dragons, such sudden changes were beyond their imagination; the defeat of the West Sea Dragon King also stripped them of their sense of security.
In the sea, a platinum light lit up, within which Tianpeng Marshal arrived slowly with a squad of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
Heavenly Peng Primordial stood in midair, looking down at the three Dragon Kings and the West Sea Dragon Queen with authority and pronounced, "Third Prince of the West Sea Dragon King, Ao Lie, has poor morals and undue behavior. He forcefully abducted the Dragon Girl from Bibo Pond, destroyed the Imperially Bestowed Bright Pearl, and committed crimes against the Heavenly Rules.
By the command of His Majesty, he is to be arrested and sent to the Heavenly Prison to correct according to the Heavenly Laws."
The Three Sea Dragon Kings exchanged looks of dismay, and many Dragon Sons and Daughters were also in an uproar.
A Dragon Son cried out, "Heavenly General, my third brother would never forcibly abduct a Dragon Girl!"
The face of the West Sea Dragon Queen also looked very grim; if this news spread, the reputation of the West Sea would be thoroughly ruined.
East Sea Dragon King's expression shifted, then relaxed and he revealed a slight smile; His Majesty intends to suppress this matter. Since the case is to be suppressed, other members of the West Sea Dragon Clan will not be implicated.
East Sea Dragon King bowed with his fists, his expression melancholic, "The misbehavior of Ao Lie is the fault of us Four Seas; please relay to His Majesty, Ao Lie is at His Majesty's disposal, and we, the Dragon Kings, will later go to the Heavenly Court to admit our guilt."
Marshal Tianpeng hurriedly returned the gesture, "Dragon King overstates; His Majesty does not intend to harshly blame the Dragon Kings. Shortly, graces will be bestowed to the Four Seas Dragon Palace."
"Many thanks to His Majesty!"
Aoguang lowered his hand and said, "Bring Ao Lie forth!"
Ao Bing, carrying a disheveled young man, approached from afar. With a few flickers, he reached the front of the hall and threw Ao Lie into the air.
Immediately, two Heavenly Soldiers flew out, each seizing one of Ao Lie's arms. Chains rattled like Spirit Snakes, wrapping around Ao Lie, piercing through his Pipa Bone, and locking his cultivation.
Ao Lie let out a pained groan. Down below, some Dragon Sons and Daughters looked sad, others angry; to think that I, the West Sea Crown Prince, have come to such a state.
The two Heavenly Soldiers escorted Ao Lie back and stood behind Marshal Tianpeng.
Marshal Tianpeng clasped his fists and said, "Dragon King, Dragon Queen, I have committed an offense."
Aoguang waved his hand helplessly and said, "Go ahead! Go ahead! Please report to His Majesty that the Four Seas will never be divided."
"I will convey the message for the Dragon King."
Marshal Tianpeng turned around, taking the Heavenly Soldiers and Ao Lie with him, disappearing in a golden light.
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At the depths of the West Sea, the spirit of the Dragon Queen immediately wilted, and she said indifferently, "Dear brothers, I won't see you out."
The three Dragon Kings looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. The West Sea will definitely become estranged in the future, well ~ let's return and deal with affairs of the Dragon Palace.
The powerful individuals from the East Sea Dragon Clan, South Sea Dragon Palace, and North Sea Dragon Palace followed the Three Sea Dragon Kings, transforming into streaks of dragon shadows that burst out of the West Sea and headed towards the East Sea, South Sea, and North Sea respectively.
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At the same time, within the Great Leiyin Temple, The Buddha sat on the Lotus Platform, with Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Universal Virtue Bodhisattva standing to his left.
On his right, Ao Han and other Eight Heavenly Dragon Buddhas were seated on Lotus Platforms.
Below in the great hall, the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, Ma Yuan Venerate King Buddha, Vilu Buddha, and Fa Jie Buddha and other Buddhas were seated.
The hall was quiet, and numerous Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were all disheartened, having planned for so long only to fail again. Wasn't Buddhism supposed to flourish? Why can't it seem to rise?
The Buddhist Tathagata's grand voice resounded, "The matters of the West Sea were not due to our Buddha Sect's poor planning. It was because the West Sea Dragon King is filled with greed, his heart scorched by fury, his karma clouding his Primordial Spirit, causing disturbances that lead to divine abandonment. The West Sea not embracing Buddhism is actually a blessing for Buddhism."
All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the great hall chanted together with palms pressed, "May Buddha's compassion prevail!"
Ao Han, the Dragon King, couldn't help but ask, "Buddha, what is the origin of that Qingqiu Fox Demon, and what is the Magic Treasure in her possession?"
"Her origin cannot be spoken of, it must not be pursued."
All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the hall became solemn. Even The Buddha doesn't dare to say; could it be related to a Saint? Could this Qingqiu Fox Immortal be a reincarnation of Nuwa or possibly Ping Xin?
The Buddhist Tathagata's grand voice once again resounded, "Guanyin Bodhisattva, go to Heavenly Court to save Third Prince Ao Lie of the West Sea."
Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped forward, clasped her hands, and respectfully spoke, "Buddha, the Jade Emperor might not agree to release Ao Lie."
"Go to Heavenly Court and declare, Ao Lie is a Sutra Taker ordained by a Saint and must not be lost."
Guanyin Bodhisattva, surprised, immediately responded, "Yes!" and then drifted away.
"Universal Virtue Bodhisattva~"
Universal Virtue Bodhisattva took a step forward, clasping his hands respectfully and said, "Listening to the Dharma Decree!"
The Buddha Tathagata's grand voice sounded, "The purpose of our Buddhism is to enlighten the Primordial Beings, the matters of the West Sea should also be known to all beings."
Long-Eared Ding Guang joyfully said, "To let all Primordial Beings understand, Heavenly Court is a place of brutal oppression, and the West Sea Dragon Palace utterly despaired from the pressure, wanting only to seek refuge in the free and bright Pure Land World of the West."
Ma Yuan Venerate King Buddha calmly said, "It's merely sharing a fact with all beings."
Golden Light Buddha smiled and said, "With the news of the West Sea spreading, some Immortal Gods will certainly feel panic. Why not take the opportunity to persuade them to come to Buddhism?"
The Buddha slightly nodded and smiled, "Buddhism provides salvation for all beings."