Chapter 583 - 577: The World Honored’s Deal
Outside the Mysterious World.
In the endless Void.
In the dark Void, three giant figures stood towering.
These three figures were incomparably huge, reaching the sky and standing on the ground, their faces unclear, yet the aura from their bodies emitted a heart-palpitating pressure.
The three giants stood in a triangular formation, the figure on the left shrouded entirely in black flames, and the one on the right in golden flames.
The opposing figure had a slightly weaker aura, with half its body in golden flames and half in black flames.
The one entirely shrouded in black flames was the Demon Lord among the four Innate Spirits.
And the one entirely shrouded in black flames was the Buddha among the four Innate Spirits.
As for the figure with a slightly weaker aura, half in golden flames and half in black flames, it was the World Honored.
According to the Peacock Great Ming King, the World Honored cultivated both the techniques of the Demon Lord and the Buddha, so a connection between them was normal.
Today, they met in the Void, clearly not with good intentions.
"World Honored, I never expected you could truly reach this step."
"To achieve the Innate Divine Power with a mortal body is truly astounding for us!" the Demon Lord couldn’t help but praise.
These Innate Spirits were born strong, while the World Honored had become so powerful with a mortal body, indeed astonishing.
"From now on, we shall address you as a fellow Daoist!" the Buddha was not stingy with his praise either.
Only the strong gain others’ recognition.
Evidently, the World Honored had proven his worth.
Thus, he earned the recognition of these two Innate Divine Spirits.
The World Honored’s ethereal voice resonated: "I wish to attain enlightenment, yet I’m one step short."
"Missing this final step still leaves me behind you two fellow Daoists."
Hearing this, the Demon Lord and Buddha were momentarily stunned before exchanging glances.
Then, the Demon Lord spoke first: "This must be the reason you sought us today?"
"Whatever you wish, speak plainly, no need to beat around the bush."
After the Demon Lord spoke, the Buddha also looked at the World Honored.
The World Honored didn’t visit without a reason; he invited them here for this matter.
The World Honored was one step short of attaining enlightenment, and it was likely that he needed their help.
Reaching this point, the World Honored no longer concealed his intentions and spoke directly: "My way to enlightenment is to reopen the world above the Mysterious World."
"This world is named the Western Heaven."
"The strong ones of the Mysterious World, after reaching Tier Two, can achieve nirvana and ascend to the Western Heaven, becoming Buddhas of the Western Heaven."
"The opening of the Western Heaven truly lacks Buddhas; I ask you both to help me slay all the Tier Two powerhouses of the Mysterious World, leaving their souls to reshape them into golden bodies after the Western Heaven is opened."
Originally, the World Honored planned to let the followers from his sect ascend to his Western Heaven as Buddhas after its opening.
Unfortunately, his sect was annihilated, and all his followers were killed.
By the time the Western Heaven opened, without Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the World Honored would remain alone.
Lacking his sect, the World Honored aimed to complete the Western Heaven after its opening.
Thus, only one move remained, which was to kill the strong and leave the weak.
And at a critical moment, the World Honored couldn’t spare time for this matter.
Unable to act himself, the only solution was to seek external assistance.
The World Honored had no choice but to seek help from the four Innate Divine Spirits.
Because only these four Innate Divine Spirits could accomplish this matter.
The World Honored was not deep in acquaintance with the Daoist Venerable and Wa Huang, so he could only turn to the Demon Lord and the Buddha.
After hearing the World Honored’s request, the Demon Lord and Buddha exchanged a glance.
They had once agreed with the last Human Emperor not to personally descend.
However, as the saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Not descending personally doesn’t mean there are no other methods.
Over thousands of years, they’ve recruited countless talents for their use.
These talents originated from either the Mysterious World or the Real World.
Since joining their sect, they were brainwashed and utilized.
Their followers could assist the World Honored in accomplishing this task.
Previously, the old man with the hemp garment who easily trapped the Peacock Great Ming King was a disciple of Wa Huang’s Palace.
"Now, isn’t it somewhat overstepping to discuss with just us two and not inform Wa Huang and the Daoist Venerable?" the Buddha hesitantly asked.
The four Innate Divine Spirits had always kept consistent in their schemes over this world.
Especially given the past protection of the Human King over this world.
"Hmph!" However, as soon as the Buddha finished speaking, the Demon Lord snorted coldly: "Now, the Human King is dead, and this world has no supreme powerhouse left, unworthy of uniting the four of us."
"Moreover, the Daoist Venerable and Wa Huang both want to have their cake and eat it too. Even if sought, they might not agree to cooperate."
"Instead, why don’t the three of us collaborate and have fewer people to share the benefits with?"
The Demon Lord appreciated the World Honored’s way of handling things.
If they can’t urinate into a pot together, why force it?
After the Demon Lord’s speech, the Buddha no longer spoke.
Evidently, he had agreed.
Why not take the benefits that come their way?
Since the Human King’s death, indeed none remain worth fearing in this world.
Even someone as powerful as the World Honored is only successful due to practicing their techniques.
Indeed, they highly recognized the World Honored.
After all, the World Honored had seamlessly integrated their opposing attributes in cultivation techniques.
"World Honored, you should know, there’s no free lunch in this world."
"We help you; how do you plan to repay us?" the Buddha looked at the World Honored and slowly asked.
This is a transaction; the World Honored couldn’t solely benefit, as he also needed to pay a price.
The World Honored naturally understood this principle.
Once he sought external assistance, he had already considered the price to be paid.
Moreover, he was certain that the Demon Lord and Buddha couldn’t refuse him.
"Proselytization!"
"I will allow you to proselytize and send agents to preach in this world."
"I will ensure the safety of your representatives and the continuation of your sect!" the World Honored offered his terms.
Why did the four Innate Spirits scheme for this world?
The purpose was to cultivate this world’s myriad tribes as "cows" to provide them Power of Faith.
By allowing them to proselytize, though slower than direct cultivation, it provided a channel to obtain Power of Faith.