Chapter 2473 - 2471: Heroes of the World
The Dharma Laksana of Emperor Shi Tian’s Buddha Body vanished into the void shortly after Long Fei severed its arm.
In the Western Buddhist Kingdom, one person jumped up.
His long hair flailed wildly in anger as he ran to the Eastern Buddhist Kingdom to complain to a big-bellied Buddha Master who was preaching in the grand hall.
This Buddha Master wore yellow robes, with a big belly and a square head, a face full of festivity, precisely the Maitreya Buddha, one of the Western Buddha Lords.
Among the three Western Buddha Lords, there was the Past Buddha, Ancient Buddha Dipankara.
The Present Buddha was the Tathagata Buddha.
Maitreya Buddha is the Future Buddha.
Emperor Shi Tian was originally guided from the Netherworld by Maitreya Buddha, and the crowd of the Eight Divisions of Western Heavenly Dragons is also under Maitreya Buddha’s authority.
After Emperor Shi Tian arrived, Maitreya Buddha waved his hand, and all the disciples retreated.
Once the doors of the grand hall were closed, he smiled at Emperor Shi Tian and said, "In such a hurry, what is the matter?"
Emperor Shi Tian complained, "With Buddha Lord above, please lend me a troop to flatten that Pretend Heavenly Court in the Human Realm."
Maitreya Buddha responded, "For no reason, why do this?"
Emperor Shi Tian said, "Disciple went to seize the Eastern Emperor Bell today, but was intercepted by that Pretender Emperor, who severed my arm and took my magical treasure. If I hadn’t fled in time, even my hard-cultivated Buddha Body would have been slain by this Pretender Emperor. This vent of anger, disciple cannot swallow."
Maitreya Buddha shook his head and said, "Foolish creature, unaware of the Heavenly Dao. Do you know, you’ve caused a great calamity."
Emperor Shi Tian, wide-eyed, asked, "What great calamity? Disciple does not understand."
Maitreya Buddha said, "At the time, Tathagata brother painstakingly arranged a fate so the Human Realm Emperor could also cultivate our Western World’s divine skills. The intention was to foster friendly ties and seize future fortunes. But you broke his Buddha Body, severing his karmic ties with the Buddhist Sect entirely. Tathagata brother, at this moment, is probably sick with anger because of you."
Emperor Shi Tian coughed dryly, sounding somewhat disdainful, "Master, this future Buddha Land is our world. When will the Tathagata Buddha relinquish his position to you? With calamity approaching, I see the entire Buddha Land only him unconcerned."
"Insolent!"
Maitreya Buddha’s smile froze as he reprimanded, "To speak disrespectfully behind Buddha Lord’s back violates the precepts. You must go back and reflect seriously; without my orders, you must not leave the Western Heaven at will."
"What about my magical treasure?"
Emperor Shi Tian protested slightly.
Maitreya Buddha raised a hand and offered him a dual-faced golden cymbal, saying, "Take this magical treasure first. When the opportunity arises, I’ll refine a suitable magical treasure for you. With calamity imminent, there are many things to do. Do not go out and provoke trouble, lest you embarrass me."
Gaining a benefit, Emperor Shi Tian nodded and said nothing more, leaving contentedly with the golden cymbal.
Maitreya Buddha’s gaze turned cold, and he twirled the Buddha Beads in his hand, saying, "This scoundrel indeed possesses some fortune, managing to deceive even the Nether River Sage into lending a hand. Interesting, interesting!"
He rose and headed to the Spiritual Mountain in the Central World of Samsara.
Emperor Shi Tian did not obediently stay in the Maitreya Pure Land, but went to the Eastern World, intending to find Long Fei’s son to replenish his Essence Blood.
In the Human Realm Heavenly Court, cultivators from all directions cheered excitedly, "The Emperor wins!"
"The Emperor wins!"
"The Emperor wins!"
"..."
Everyone knew Emperor Shi Tian’s might, comparable to a Bodhisattva, surpassing even True Immortals.
Such a powerful figure, his Buddha aspect was unexpectedly severed by Long Fei.
This Emperor’s cultivation level is truly unfathomable.
Upon returning, Long Fei was greeted by a group of disciples rushing forward joyously to salute and pay respects.
Long Fei glanced around, noticing that there were many more disciples on the Heavenly Court Continent, with many new faces among them.
Lin Yingying introduced them, explaining these disciples were mostly new to the Heavenly Court.
They had broken away from their respective small worlds and continuously joined the Heavenly Court.
Each possessed cultivation levels of crossing tribulations, one step away from becoming True Immortals.
One disciple, excitedly, cried to Long Fei, "Uncle, do you still remember me?"
He was a handsome teenager, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuding an imperial aura.
Long Fei now saw through him at a glance, gently smiling, "You are Shi Hao!"
Shi Hao grinned widely, "It is indeed me. I’ve fought all the way up from the lower world to return Uncle’s favor from that day."
He clasped his hands and bowed deeply, offering a grand salute to Long Fei.
Lin Yingying, beside him, introduced with a smile, "This young man is remarkable. In their world, he battled the Demon Race across several epochs and single-handedly quelled the dark turmoil, earning the title Desolate Heavenly Emperor from the people of that small world."
"Such youthful talent!"
Long Fei smiled, nodding, and promptly raised Shi Hao.
With Lin Yingying’s introduction, he greeted the talents from various small worlds.
Though young in appearance, these individuals were lords of star domains.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Court, all were assigned important roles by Lin Yingying.
Their goal is ascension to immortality, and for most, the Human Realm Heavenly Court is merely a springboard.
Long Fei confirmed this aim, saying, "Everyone, cultivate well at the Heavenly Court, and exchange merit for anything you need. I can inform you accurately, five or six thousand years later, the gates between the Immortal Realm and Human Realm may reopen. By then, you can all showcase your talents in larger worlds."
The crowd of talents from various realms exchanged excited glances and whispers, surprised that this rumored news was true.
"We pledge our service to the Emperor!"
They clasped their hands and bowed to Long Fei, their hearts filled with motivation.
Long Fei returned to his bamboo courtyard with Lin Yingying, accompanied only by Lin Shanshan and Long Fei’s two daughters.
These two girls have grown into young women now.
Neither was willing to stay in their small world, sneaking away from their mother to come here.
"Father, you’ve been away from us for so long, not even coming to see us!"
Zhang Xian’er coquettishly saluted, complaining to Long Fei.
Outgoing in nature, her sidekick Ji Shuiling, shy and reserved, simply saluted Long Fei without daring to call him father.
Long Fei laughed and said to these two young women, "It’s Father’s fault, neglecting you both. Please tell me, how can Father compensate you?"
Zhang Xian’er blurted out, "Of course, with magical treasures!"
Ji Shuiling softly said, "I don’t want magical treasures; I just want Father to hold me for a while."
Zhang Xian’er sneakily pinched her and spread her arms saying, "I want a hug too!"
Long Fei laughed and rose, reaching out to embrace them both.
Ji Shuiling suddenly cried, sobbing, "Father, I miss you."
Zhang Xian’er, usually spirited, also hugged Long Fei tightly, pouting and saying, "I miss Father too."
Long Fei gently stroked their heads, savoring a moment of brief family bliss with them.
Despite becoming an immortal amidst worldly affairs, he achieved this destiny.
Though severing mundane ties, blood kinship remains deeply connected.
Lin Shanshan rubbed her moist eyes, teasing Long Fei with a smile, "Brother-in-law, quickly hand out the gifts?"
Zhang Xian’er’s eyes widened, almost forgetting this matter.
She released Long Fei and cheerfully said, "Right, right, Father can’t be let off so easily; only gifts can soothe my wounded little heart!"
"Are you a debt collector?"
Long Fei laughed, retrieving Golden Immortal relics refined in the Netherworld from his Storage Ring, saying to them, "Indeed, there are a few good items; each of you pick one!"
These magical treasures are incomparable to True Immortal Magic Treasures.
Upon brandishing them, the entire room was suffused with a sacred Mysterious Light.