Primordial Era: This Heavenly Emperor is Too Powerful

Chapter 17 The West Enters the Game Through Ksitigarbha

What Yuanshi Tianzun considered his trump card was naturally not Haotian's cultivation and supernatural powers.

In terms of cultivation level, Haotian has reached the limit of progress.

The six sages of the primordial era all relied on the Primordial Purple Qi to cleverly attain sainthood.

Yuanshi Tianzun did not believe that Haotian could surpass them and attain the Primordial Chaos on his own.

The same applies to supernatural powers.

Under the limitations of cultivation level, no matter how powerful one's supernatural abilities are, they cannot compare to a saint's casual wave of the hand.

The only thing that could make Yuanshi Tianzun wary was merit.

unfortunately!

Haotian is currently in a state of frantically accumulating merit.

The more you worry about something, the more things tend to go in the direction you fear.

Compared to the worries of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, the other sages were much better off.

They were merely the ones who pressured others; they were not the masterminds behind the previous incident.

The other sages believed there was still room for compromise between them and the Heavenly Emperor.

This easing will not come at too high a price.

There's absolutely no need to worry.

At most, I just feel a little embarrassed to admit it.

Given this situation, the two Western Saints were not focused on this at all.

Zhunti, his face full of regret, said, "Alas!"

Senior brother, we were careless for a moment.

Unexpectedly, they missed out on that opportunity in the underworld.

If this matter concerning the underworld was brought up by us...

The pressure of repaying the debt of merit to Heaven can also be greatly reduced.

We were caught off guard and Haotian seized the initiative.

Now that the underworld has appeared, even if we intervene there, we'll hardly gain any great merit.

As soon as Zhunti finished speaking, Jieyin looked thoughtful.

After a moment of contemplation, Jieyin slowly said, "Junior brother!"

The matter of the underworld is already settled, and there's nothing we can do about the great merit.

but.

We can still plan for a long-term, gradual accumulation of merit.

Such merits may be of no use to us.

However, it is also a rare opportunity for disciples.

However, this matter requires careful consideration.

Upon hearing this, Zhunti immediately asked, "Oh~?"

"Senior brother, do you already have a plan?"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin looked at Zhunti and said calmly, "We've made some progress, but whether it will work out is still uncertain."

"Please explain in detail, senior brother!"

"Based on your idea, the structure of the underworld is now basically complete."

It's no longer appropriate for us to intervene directly.

Therefore, I, your elder brother, intend to first send a disciple to the underworld.

Firstly, it was to test Pingxin's attitude.

Let's also see if Haotian and Pingxin reached any agreement after that incident.

Secondly, it was to see if the matter of the underworld was suitable, and to send a large number of disciples and followers there.

While accumulating merit is important, it should not hinder the cultivation of one's disciples.

If the speed at which the underworld accumulates merit is too slow, then it is not suitable to send out a large number of disciples and followers.

Only a select few disciples who have reached a bottleneck in their cultivation can go.

As soon as the guide finished speaking, Zhunti immediately began to ponder.

Testing Pingxin's attitude?

This is indeed necessary.

The underworld is different from the primordial wilderness.

The great god Pangu, who created the primordial world, has fallen.

Even though the Three Pure Ones and the Wu Clan inherited the legacy of Pangu.

But in the end, the primordial world was still in a state of being unclaimed.

But the underworld is different.

Houtu, who transformed into the underworld, is now known as Lady Pingxin.

No matter how his identity changes, it doesn't change the fact that the underworld is controlled by Pingxin.

As this is already inhabited territory, it is unwise to meddle.

This is no longer a matter of politeness or impoliteness.

The real question is whether it will provoke resistance from others.

Pingxin's true strength and trump cards lie in the underworld.

This is a problem even for saints like them.

If they strongly resist, the trouble will be considerable.

If it were at that time, the Three Pure Ones would have intervened again.

The situation will only become more complicated.

Moreover, Haotian went there not long ago, and then Pingxin created the Underworld.

The two parties involved may have reached some kind of deal.

Given Haotian's status, if he truly has a plan...

It really is necessary to test the waters.

That position might not pose any threat to these saints themselves.

But it poses a much greater threat to their disciples.

In the primordial world, it wasn't just sages who made plans.

Who dares to say that other cultivators are just going through the motions all day?

After thinking for a while, Zhun asked the crucial question.

"Senior brother, which disciple do you think is suitable to carry out this task?"

This matter is not simple.

If things go wrong, at the very least, the cultivator will be trapped in the underworld forever.

In severe cases, one may be burdened with negative karma, and might even perish in some calamity.

Only those with great perseverance and wisdom can accomplish this.

Among the monks in the sect, only a handful met the requirements.

After hearing Zhunti's words, Jieyin weighed the options and said, "No matter how difficult it is, we must do it!"

This concerns whether my teachings can reliably obtain merit in the future.

Even if there are sacrifices, we should not give up eating because of a minor setback.

In my opinion, only Ksitigarbha is suitable to do this.

Upon hearing the name Ksitigarbha, Zhunti immediately began to weigh the matter in his mind.

Is it worth it to gamble on a possibility with him?

A short while later.

Zhunti said, "Very well!"

Ksitigarbha is indeed suited to do this.

Calm and still as the earth, deep and secret as a hidden treasure.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva possesses great wisdom, perseverance, and compassion, making him the best candidate to undertake this task.

Let's not delay, shall we make arrangements now?

Only at this closest possible point in time can we better probe what we want to know.

"good!"

In a short while.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva came in response to the summons.

"Ksitigarbha pays respects to Master and Uncle-Master!"

May your master and uncle live a long and prosperous life!

Upon hearing this, the guide replied calmly, "Get up!"

Once Ksitigarbha had settled down, Amitabha Buddha slowly said, "I have summoned you here because there is an important matter I need you to do."

"Please give your instructions, Master!"

"It is my duty as a disciple to do so!"

The guide nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

Regardless, Ksitigarbha's attitude is excellent.

Then the guide spoke up, saying, "This time, the construction of the underworld has created a relatively complete path for the reincarnation of the dead."

But all beings suffer, and it is difficult to escape the path of delusion.

I cannot bear it, and will send you to the underworld.

To save all beings from the beginning of the cycle of reincarnation and to lead them out of the sea of ​​suffering.

Would you like to go?

Upon hearing the words of the guide, Ksitigarbha pondered for a moment.

He then said, "Master!"

The disciple is naturally willing to go.

However, the underworld is not a benevolent place, and the disciple's cultivation is somewhat inadequate.

If I were to go alone, I fear I would be unable to fulfill Master's expectations.

Upon hearing Ksitigarbha's reply, Jieyin also began to ponder.

With his cultivation at the Ksitigarbha Golden Immortal realm, he is indeed considered quite good among the disciples of the four religions.

However, once he entered the underworld, his cultivation level became somewhat inadequate.

Let's not even talk about the souls of the dead we have to face.

The Yin deities conferred by the underworld this time are enough to suppress Ksitigarbha and make it difficult for him to exert his power.

Look, even Pingxin has been granted the title of Yin God?

The Great Witch Jiufeng took the divine position of the Great Emperor of Fengdu.

Below them are the Five Ghost Emperors, who are also members of the Witch Clan, who are also Great Witches.

As for the Ten Kings of Hell, they are also beings of the Great Witch level.

These key positions are basically occupied by powerful sorcerers.

Without some other help, Ksitigarbha would be in this situation.

Going to the underworld is like a lamb entering a tiger's den.