Chapter 383: The Great Assembly of the Heavenly Realm, Xuanqing Intends to Abdicate
Sumeru Mountain.
With the Western Loose Cultivator Alliance relocating its headquarters here and undergoing major renovations, the atmosphere of rampant Demonic Qi is no longer present.
Looking around, one sees golden light and endless crimson rainbows, auspicious clouds exuding purple mists.
Countless majestic palaces and towering temples are built along the mountains, layered, intricate yet harmonious, piercing through the clouds.
On the mountain, the peaks are emerald green, strange flowers compete in beauty, jade vegetation and exotic flowers cover the land, ancient trees and old vines form coiling dragons.
A stream of extremely pure Innate Spiritual Qi, mingled with the dense Merit Golden Light and serene Buddhist intention, fills every corner of the mountain.
Where the Spiritual Qi is thickest, it even condenses into seven-colored clouds, transforming into sweet dew that nurtures all things on the mountain.
In the void, there are Immortals riding on immortal cranes and tribal leaders astride exotic beast mounts.
On the ground, there are Ascetic Monks clad in kasaya, holding prayer beads, and countless beings of all races drawn by reputation.
They come either to seek Dharma and understanding, for pilgrimage and worship, or for communication and exchange.
This brings an atmosphere of thriving prosperity and homage from all directions to the entire Sumeru Mountain region.
On the summit of Sumeru Mountain.
The Pusuo Pure Land established by Jieyin and Zhunti together is especially sacred and solemn, extraordinary.
This realm is fortified with Supreme Merit Golden Lotuses, Bodhi Ancient Trees, Seven Treasures Forest, and other Innate Spirit Roots to suppress Qi Fortune.
Countless beings endowed with spiritual roots here listen to the wonderful sounds of the Great Dao and practice Supreme Dharma Gates.
The Western Loose Cultivator Alliance of yesteryear has now grown and formally established the "Sumeru Mountain Academy."
The academy opens its doors wide, accepting talents from the Ten Directions, becoming the undisputed Cultivation Holy Land and beacon of civilization in the Primordial Western.
Within the academy, there are numerous branches teaching Relic Dao, Side Door Skills, Artifact Refining and Pill Refining, and even some unique Buddhist Cultivation Techniques.
Sumeru Mountain Academy has even opened branches in other Dao Domains throughout the Primordial Land or jointly established exchange centers with other Heavenly Dao Academies in the Primordial Land.
The footprints of the Western Loose Cultivator Alliance can be found in East Sea, Beiming, and Tian Nan.
One could say that now the Western Loose Cultivator Alliance, except for not officially establishing a sect, operates in a manner no different from a Great Sect.
This often attracts Heavenly Gods to send their disciples here to exchange and study, sharing and learning from each other.
Then, the adept manager Zhunti took the opportunity to expand the academy's business to All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.
As long as he is willing to discuss a business matter, there is no deal he cannot make.
"Junior Brother, our Sumeru Academy has developed so rapidly, it's truly thanks to you!"
"Senior Brother, not at all, it's all due to the joint efforts of our Western Divine beings; what credit do I have?"
At this moment, under a tranquil Bodhi Tree at the summit of Sumeru Mountain, two Daoists are sitting opposite each other.
The one on the left, with a yellow face and thin body, a sorrowful expression, is Jieyin Daoist.
The one on the right, with hasty eyebrows, holding the Seven Treasures Miao Tree, is Zhunti Daoist.
They are surrounded by Buddhist light, with the Merit Golden Wheel faintly visible behind their heads, evidently showing their profound Dao practice, reaching an inconceivably high state.
"Fellow Daoists, our Western Loose Cultivator Alliance has prospered until now, gradually growing stronger, should we bring forward the agenda of establishing the Western Sect?"
Beside the two Daoists, ten directions of Buddha light converge, transforming into the forms of Ten Directions Buddhas.
These are all members of the Western Loose Cultivator Alliance, now transformed into the Ten Directions Buddhas of the academy to establish Sumeru Mountain Academy.
Only the voice of the Upper Broad Virtue Buddha is heard: "Now in the Three Realms of Primordial, it's an era ruled by the Holy Heavenly Emperor."
"The Taiwei Heavenly Court holds the power of the Heavenly Dao and supervises the Cycle Heaven Universe, maintaining an orderly realm."
"All Gods fulfill their roles, united in purpose, jointly fostering the prosperity of the Primordial Land."
"Such a golden age is unparalleled before."
"This is precisely the best time for us to create a Great Sect!"
Of course, there are also Buddhas expressing doubts.
The Lower Light Virtue Buddha said: "The Heavenly Realm governs the age; the Heavenly Dao flourishes; all Gods spread teachings under the name of the Heavenly Dao Academy; we, in Sumeru Mountain, do the same."
"Currently, the effect of establishing the academy is excellent; there's no immediate need to establish a Great Sect, right?"
The Eastern Virtuous Buddha nodded: "I agree with the view of the Light Virtue Buddha."
"If we were to establish a new sect so ostentatiously at this time, we could certainly gain a temporary advantage, yet it might also attract unnecessary attention and variables."
"Our Sumeru Academy, compared to the former Demon Sect, still has a shallow foundation, and it is not appropriate to stand at the precipice too early."
"However, establishing a sect was something we decided upon before taking over Sumeru Mountain!"
The Upper Broad Virtue Buddha looked at the increasingly prosperous scene of Sumeru Mountain below.
His tone carried a hint of urgency, as well as a bit of longing and hidden worry for the future.
At this moment, Zhunti Daoist looked at the Buddhas and smiled, saying: "The matter of establishing a sect is not one to be rushed."
"The Holy Heavenly Emperor once said, the Purple Cloud Palace conference has three sessions, and each is a key meeting concerning the future development of the Primordial."
"We might as well wait patiently to see what conclusions the Heavenly Court and the Gods reach about the direction of the future era after the next conference."
"By then, acting accordingly will be more prudent."
Jieyin Daoist also nodded: "What Junior Brother says makes sense."
"We now use Sumeru Mountain Academy as our base, forming good destinies widely, preaching and teaching, accumulating foundation and talent for future sect creation."
"This is a silent, gradual, and effortless effort, equally important."
"Establishing a Great Sect is indeed not urgent."
The Upper Broad Virtue Buddha, upon hearing this, thought carefully and found the words of the two deans quite reasonable.
Indeed, the current Primordial is in a balanced and rapidly developing period.
The prestige of the Holy Heavenly Emperor is as high as the sun in the midday sky, and all major forces are developing in an orderly manner within the framework of the Heavenly Court.