CapĂtulo 2528: Chapter 245: Clash (Part 2)
Wang Ba felt as though the surrounding space suddenly became as stagnant as a quagmire.
It was as if the whole space was cooperating with Tianshang Buddha.
At the same time, the enormous Buddhaâs Hand of the Buddha Dharma Aspect rapidly enlarged in Wang Baâs pupilsâŠ
At this moment, the Chaos Green Fox beside him leaped into the air, its form growing with the wind, in an instant matching the size of that Buddhaâs Hand!
With bared fangs and glaring eyes, its nine tails danced wildly!
Meanwhile, Heavenly Monarch Chao, who was in Wang Baâs sleeve, also rode the Ten Thousand Headed Fierce Lion and leaped out, a tide of beasts followed!
The two intercepted the enormous Buddhaâs Hand one after the other.
A huge explosion followed.
Immediately, amidst thundering clashes, many of the demonic beasts in the beast tide were pulverized by the astounding power, and both Heavenly Monarch Chao and the Ten Thousand Headed Fierce Lion were knocked back by the strike!
The Chaos Green Fox also whimpered, its nine tails uncontrollably entwining together.
However, it was nevertheless born of the chaos principle, and the Buddhaâs Hand hitting it was likewise affected by the chaos principle. Earth, fire, water, and wind were thrown into disarray, and that huge Buddhaâs Hand quickly vanished after a brief fluctuationâŠ
Even so, the power of this strike truly left the four Mahayana practitioners within the Lotus Buddha Country and Heavenly Monarch Chao utterly dumbfounded.
Heavenly Monarch Chao immediately reacted, urgently saying:
âTianshang, do you really not care about these Buddhaâs sons and grandsons of yours?â
He angrily pointed around.
Opposite him, Tianshang Buddhaâs gaze swept across the space disturbed by the conflict between the two sides.
Shouts, cries, screams⊠countless chaotic sounds and flashes of fire intertwined, shattering the peace that had existed in this space for countless years.
The temples around the battlefield were gone, and some monks with weaker cultivation bases, who were the closest, were instantly vaporized by the residual waves of the battle between the two sides.
Only a few monks in the Arhat and Bodhisattva Realm managed to barely preserve their lives in the great battle, but were pushed far away.
Beyond the temples, countless creatures in this space were wiped out by nearly ten percent in an instant!
Centered around Wang Ba and Tianshang Buddha, a massive blank circle had formed, large enough to compare to a continent.
All the beings outside this blank circle were stunned by this sudden calamity, staring blankly at the scene; some even forgot to cry outâŠ
No blood, no corpsesâŠ
Standing behind Heavenly Monarch Chao and the Chaos Green Fox, Wang Ba, unaffected, scanned the scene, staring in shock at the devastation, his face betraying his surprise.
For a moment, he was speechless.
Though he had intended to use this to threaten Tianshang Buddha, he had never truly meant to employ such a ruthless method.
âThe Realm Sea cherishes life,â is not just a saying.
Committing too many murders will ultimately have repercussions.
He couldnât help but turn his gaze toward Tianshang Buddha, as if looking at a madman:
âSo much karma, and you donât care at all?!â
Buddhism emphasizes karma, which is intricately linked with the path of causality, a fundamental principle of Buddhism.
He could vaguely see that something indescribable now lingered around Tianshang Buddha, not apparent now, but potentially influencing events from the shadowsâŠ
Nevertheless, Tianshang Buddhaâs expression was unprecedentedly calm, speaking each word deliberately:
âCompromise does not bring peace, as long as the three great Dharma Realms exist, removing you Mahayana practitioners, even at the cost of all Buddhists, is worth it, itâs just a matter of waiting a little longer.â
âAs for karma⊠if I donât go to hell, who will?â
He appeared calm, as if he had already foreseen his own future, yet remained unwavering and undaunted.
At this moment, seeing Tianshang Buddhaâs resolute demeanor, a deep complexity flashed in Wang Baâs eyes.
For them, perhaps Tianshang Buddha was even more insane than the most malevolent demon head he had ever encountered.
However, to Tianshang Buddha himself and successive Buddha Lords of the Supreme True Buddha, the steadfastness of his Dao-heart was beyond reproach.
Everyone walks their own path.
But the price must be borne silently by those without the ability to decide.
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of anger and frustration.
Perhaps it was the countless beings perishing before him, he couldnât help but lose his composure, shouting in anger:
âHell, hell! You have never truly been in hell, how can you say hell is hell?â
âWhen has the fate of all beings been determined by the will of one person?â
âIn the end, youâre just using the banner of all beings to fulfill your own desires!â
Tianshang Buddha raised his hand in front of him, reciting a Buddhist mantra, shaking his head slightly:
âHell is hell, even if it is adorned with flowers and cooked in hot oil, it remains hell, unchanged by appearances.â
âAll is empty, all things are empty, Layman, you are ultimately attached to the surface.â
As he spoke, he still showed no reservation, forming the Demon Suppression Seal, acting swiftly like a thunderbolt.
The entire space once again locked onto Wang Ba, Heavenly Monarch Chao, and the Chaos Green Fox.
Both Heavenly Monarch Chao and the Chaos Green Fox changed their expressions and swiftly faced him.
The four Mahayana practitioners within the water mirror urgently cried out in alarm.
Already familiar with Tianshang Buddhaâs impulsive nature, Wang Baâs face revealed no panic. Seeing the Demon Suppressing Handprint approach, he shook his head slightly, and in a deep voice uttered his conclusion:
âThat is merely your path!â
âBut it is not mine, nor is it that of the beings of the Realm Sea!â