Secret Buyer

Chapter 571 - 349: If the Twelve Celestial Venerates Gather Before Me (1/2)

"But now, the one leading the westward journey is the transformed Buddha of Shakyamuni, that World-Honored One Tathagata, Blessed Life Buddha... and so forth."

He paused for a moment, seemingly having an epiphany:

"Some time ago, Laozi ventured westward out of Hangu Pass. Initially, I was puzzled as to how the Supreme couldn’t interfere with the present world, and how my granduncle managed to descend with an incarnation."

"Could it be that this Laozi is the Central Pole Sect Leader? And the current World-Honored Tathagata is the result of the Transformed Buddha of Laozi, rather than Shakyamuni Buddha?"

Zhang Fusheng smiled and nodded, indeed, Daluo is not dull, all got it right.

He calmly said:

"Indeed it is."

Zhang Fusheng tried to be as concise as possible—say more, make more mistakes; say less, make fewer mistakes—to prevent Guang Chengzi from noticing any clues and sensing anything amiss.

Guang Chengzi’s face revealed a faint smile:

"Even the strategies of all the Supremes, how could they outwit Master and Uncle Master?"

He offered a respectful bow again, suddenly changing the topic:

"It’s just Master, can we start with what you instructed?"

Zhang Fusheng’s heart skipped, yet he did not speak, merely silently gazed at Guang Chengzi,

The Primordial Cloud rolled, the three treasures Jade Ruyi slightly glimmered, and the golden bell outside seemed to tremble gently.

Guang Chengzi felt as though he was bearing an enormous pressure,

He didn’t understand what he did wrong—yet this seemed normal.

The thoughts of the Supreme, how could they be understood completely by Daluo?

Even if this Supreme was the Master he had been alongside for countless years.

Guang Chengzi lowered his head, gathered his emotions, and dryly said:

"Please guide me, Master."

Zhang Fusheng stared at Guang Chengzi, the chill in his heart retreated slightly—he thought Guang Chengzi had noticed something, using vague words to probe.

But now it seems, that was not the case.

But the problem arose.

What did the Primordial Celestial Venerate instruct Guang Chengzi on?

How would I know!

Zhang Fusheng’s thoughts raced, knowing he must never let anything slip at this moment, otherwise, trouble would truly be enormous!

Confronting, and deceiving a true Daluo is not comparable to deceiving the various seats above High Heaven in the past!

After a while, when Guang Chengzi was beginning to feel restless,

He saw his Master, sitting upon the Primordial meditation mat, slowly retract his gaze from him,

And then, speaking in a seemingly disappointed tone:

"Without me, couldn’t you even make a decision? Must you ask about everything, must you seek instruction for everything..."

"How can you stand on your own?"

Lightly spoken words drifted down, Guang Chengzi first felt startled, then joy!

Standing on his own...

Did Master mean to allow him to participate in the strategy among the Supremes?

No longer an executor, but a strategist—

This implies Master intends to elevate him to the Supreme as well!

Amidst the joy, Guang Chengzi felt somewhat serious,

The contention among the Supremes has already become so intense?

To make Master consider allowing him to verify the Supreme Fruit Position?

Thoughts turned, Guang Chengzi took a deep breath:

"Disciple knows his mistake; however, disciple has ultimately not truly participated in the strategy among the Supremes, thus still has some difficulty deciding."

Zhang Fusheng blinked, where did this guy get to?

He pondered for a moment, continuing ambiguously:

"Tell me your thoughts."

Guang Chengzi was delighted again, understanding Master was going to instruct him on how to contend with the Supremes.

Since the opening of the heavens, everything and everyone has been in contest and struggle,

But the struggle between Supremes and those below them is completely different.

The latter fights for fortunes, destiny, cultivation, focusing on the present,

But the former never cares about temporary gains and losses, a thousand failures might be preparation for one success,

What the Supremes target is the entire historical epoch.

Guang Chengzi organized his thoughts, softly said:

"You once instructed me to reunite the Yu Xu Twelve Immortals, I think perhaps now is the time."

"Cihang junior brother seems to have awakened, in a place called Mandala Lineage in the current world;"

"At a place called Eastern Sect, they seem to be hosting junior brother Taiyi..."

"But I am still hesitant, whether to start reuniting the Twelve Immortals now, would be too conspicuous, thus becoming the target of all?"

The words landed, followed by another long silence.

It is unknown how much time passed.

The being seated at the main position spoke calmly:

"Do not hesitate; do not waver; do it. Let the Twelve Immortals shine, and perhaps buy some time for that young friend, shield some sights."

That young friend?

Is it the Central Pole Sect Leader?

Guang Chengzi seemed to ponder:

"Should I go directly to meet the Central Pole Sect Leader? The only trouble is, disciple is now heavily restricted, difficult to step out from this celestial capital."

Zhang Fusheng’s thoughts fast, wondering whether to act cautiously or take a big gamble?

He lowered his eyelids, silently thoughtful.

But this time, he only mused for a short while.

"Go find him."

Zhang Fusheng decided on a big gamble, just as he said to Guang Chengzi, how can one succeed by wavering or hesitating?

In this grand era of contention, naturally one should strive.

If one wishes to step out of the chessboard, not be controlled by the Supremes, naturally one must gamble—otherwise, if one only seeks stability?

You could do nothing and wait for the Supremes to arrange everything!

He then hoarsely said again:

"That young friend is already our peer, with multiple identities, having assumed the title of Taiqing, the name of Laozi,

He has also become the World-Honored Tathagata, the Central Pole Sect Leader."

After a pause,

Guang Chengzi heard Master continue:

"Moreover, he has inherited my teachings, seen the golden bell, studied Marvelous Technique, and assumed the name of Fuli Taoist Venerate."

Guang Chengzi raised his head in disbelief, Fuli Taoist Venerate?