Chapter 471: Doing One Thing Under the Cover of Another (1/2)
Chapter 471: Doing One Thing Under the Cover of Another
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Snow Mountain, Bigwheel Temple.
It was one of the biggest sects in the Central Mainland Region and currently, there was a prevailing tense atmosphere. People were discussing the attribution of the Azure Secret Area.
At present, except for Living Buddha Ba Siba, who had passed away, the other 12 Buddhas of Bigwheel Temple had gathered in the side chamber of the Mahavira Hall. All of them looked somber as they discussed the attribution problem amongst themselves in low tones.
”We cannot hand over the Azure Secret Area to Divine Wind Palace. What the people from Divine Wind Palace did in Taiyuan Heaven previously is totally outrageous!. Now, they are even plotting to take control of Azure Heaven. Do they think that they really belong to the Heavenly Court and are the dominators of the world? They have really gone too far this time around. Eldest Living Buddha, I strongly disagree with this matter!”
The voice resounded around the side chamber. It belonged to Vajra Buddha, the fourth Buddha among the 13 Living Buddhas. With a strong cultivation, he had undergone a Thunder Tribulation and had the cultivation of Genuine Immortals. However, he was a hot-tempered and outspoken man, who had no qualms about airing his thoughts out loud.
The Eldest Living Buddha sat in front of all the Living Buddhas. He was their oldest brother and was a Three-tribulation True Immortal named Carefree Buddha.
Among the 13 Living Buddhas of Bigwheel Temple, Carefree Buddha was the oldest Buddha with the highest cultivation, who enjoyed high prestige and universal respect.
He was very skinny and resembled a hemp stalk as he sat there. He closed his eyes as if he was musing over something. Upon hearing Vajra Buddha's voice, he smiled and said, ”Divine Wind Palace is determined to get the Azure Secret Area this time. Besides, the price they are offering is tempting!”
”Yes, it's tempting. However, have you ever thought that once they get the Azure Secret Area, how their strength will grow in the future?” Vajra Buddha said quickly and added, ”If they were to take control of Azure Heaven, all the resources in the Azure Secret Area will belong to them. In this way, their strength will increase by leaps and bounds, and within a short time, we'll be no match for them!”
”We have never been able to contend with their strength!”
At this moment, another Living Buddha named Chakravarti Buddha who was ranked ninth in line, chimed in, ”We've never been a match for the people from Divine Wind Palace. Furthermore, their acquiring of the Azure Secret Area doesn't mean that we'll lose it. They promised that even if they get the Origin of the Great Ways of the Azure Secret Area and take over the control of this micro world, we can still enter it at any time. All the entrances will be open to us just like before. Moreover, you guys know that there is an Essential Qi Tide in it, so even if they get the Azure Secret Area, they cannot obtain too many benefits. Controlling Origin of the Great Ways doesn't mean that they can eliminate the Essential Qi Tide!”
”Hum, how simple-minded you are. Even if they cannot eliminate the Essential Qi Tide, their disciples will enter the Azure Secret Area during the period when the Essential Qi Tide is surging, after they take control of the Origin of the Great Ways. If the Origin of the Great Ways and Golden Book of Fate cannot even do this, their reputation will truly be ruined!” Vajra Buddha heckled in a loud voice.
”Haha..!” After listening to their discussion, Child-endowing Buddha suddenly laughed and said, ”Don't think it is that simple. How sure are you that Divine Wind Palace will succeed? Didn't they fail in Taiyuan Heaven?” ”They even lost their copy of the Golden Book of Fate. Unlike Taiyuan Heaven, if they want to obtain the Azure Secret Area, they definitely need to put in more effort. This time, they're not even sure if they'll succeed. If we agree with their requirement, but they cannot succeed in the end, we'll gain considerable benefits!”
”Child-endowing Buddha, I gather that you're muddleheaded because of your womanizing ways. If they're not sure, why would they offer us such a tempting price? They have the Golden Book of Fate and they can try as many times as possible. Will they give up easily? Once they get our permission, they'll never stop!”
”Well, that depends.” With a malicious smile on his face, Child-endowing Buddha added, ”It's hard to obtain a copy of the Golden Book of Fate. The reason why they can do that is that they possess most of the rights for the control of the Golden Book of Fate. However, looking at the terms that they offered us this time, they gave us more rights to use it, with Jade Pool and Immortal Palace being no exception. If they fail this time, do you think that they will have the opportunity to make another copy?”
”It makes sense!” After hearing this, Chakravarti Buddha was the first one to approve the idea. ”If they fail this time, all we and some other big sects need to do is to hold onto the Golden Book of Fate securely. In this way, they won't have another opportunity to make a copy. This will be a good chance to lessen their power!”
”A good chance?” Vajra Buddha pounded the table so heavily that it rocked from side to side due to the impact. He added, ”I guess you just want the benefits offered by them. Do you think that they're as stupid as you by doing something they're not sure of? They failed in Taiyuan Heaven the last time because a man with the Fiery Eyes intervened. Do you think they'll not be on their guard this time? Do you believe there will be another guy with the Fiery Eyes who will intervene again?”
”Perhaps!” Child-endowing Buddha murmured and looked at Vajra Buddha with great interest. The Child-endowing Buddha was actually Green Spirit, who had taken over the former's body. He didn't know much about the complex relationship and interpersonal relations of Snow Mountain Great Wheel Temple. It just seemed that Vajra Buddha didn't like Divine Wind Palace much.
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The debate went on for an entire day, but they did not manage to reach an agreement. Child-endowing Buddha was accustomed to this type of situation. Since the emissary of Divine Wind Palace had left, Bigwheel Temple had been caught up in this debate for several months already. Those 12 Living Buddhas had held more than 10 meetings since, and they were inclined to accept the terms offered by Divine Wind Palace as time went by. Before long, this matter would come to an end.
Returning to his own palace, Child-endowing Buddha was all ready to carry out the Mandkesvara Dhyana with his beauties and concubines. Just as he stepped into the palace, his expression altered. He asked his servants and all the beauties he was about to sleep with, to leave. Then, he raised his hand to set some prohibitions and finally felt a sense of relief.
”What are you doing here? Why did you not inform me first? This is Bigwheel Temple, not your Wuyang Region. Do you think that no one would be on the lookout for you?”
”Of course they are not, otherwise, I won't be able to look for you.” Zhou Bao came out of the shadows and revealed himself. ”I'm here for the Azure Secret Area!”
”Bigwheel Temple cannot take the pressure wrought by Divine Wind Palace!” Child-endowing Buddha, who was actually Green Spirit, smiled and said, ”People in Divine Wind Palace have offered a tempting price as they are determined to succeed!”
”Really?” Zhou Bao smiled as he heard these words. He added, ”This result has met my expectations. When will Divine Wind Palace be preparing to take action?”
”It won't be long. By the time Bigwheel Temple agrees on this matter, Dark Sect will follow suit because it has fallen into decline and will not dare to offend Divine Wind Palace at this critical period of time. Jade Pool is made up of women who have no ideas of their own and are not reliable at all. People in Dragon Thunder Palace don't really care about this matter at all, and thus, they will not oppose it too violently. The only resistance comes from Immortal Palace, but it cannot fight against Divine Wind Palace on its own, unless they combine all their strength. However, that is something not in line with their style of handling matters. Therefore, this plan will succeed finally and it should not take long. It's time for us to make some plans!”
Green Spirit stared at Zhou Bao and gave him an odd smile, saying, ”I heard that you've gained a lot of treasures in the Sea Area this time. Can you set the Yin and Yang Dust Formation in the Azure Secret Area? In this way, we have a better chance to succeed!”
”Of course I can. The items I gained from the Sea Area are enough to set up two complete Yin and Yang Dust Formations! But the problem is, I cannot use them!”
”What do you mean?”
”Hum, I don't want to be pursued by Rolling Dragon King for thousands of miles and coming ashore to create problems for me!” Zhou Bao smiled coldly and added, ”Furthermore, the formation map of the Yin and Yang Dust Formation is in my hand and this is a known fact to Divine Wind Palace. If I set the formation in the Azure Secret Area, I'll have two powerful enemies on my back right away and I don't even know how I will meet my end this time!”
”If we kill everyone from Divine Wind Palace in Azure Heaven, no one will know that you're the one who had anything to do with the Yin and Yang Dust Formation!” Green Spirit said grimly.
”What? If that is the case, how about the people from other sects?”
”This time, the people from Divine Wind Palace have learned their lesson well. They demanded that all the sects seal off their entrances to the Azure Secret Area so that they are the only ones who can enter it. At that time, under such heavy pressure, I guess the entrance to your Wuyang Region will be closed as well.”
”Will this work? Do you think the other sects will agree with this kind of arrangement?”
”Of course it will. You don't know the price Divine Wind Palace paid and how much effort they made in order to achieve this purpose. They're determined to achieve their goal this time, therefore, those who are going to enter the Azure Secret Area should at the very least be Genuine Immortals at the Venerable Realm or even at the Lord of Heaven Realm! They'll never send someone like Taihai Sage there anymore!”
”At the Lord of Heaven Realm? Are there any Old Weirdos at the Lord of Heaven Realm in the Seven-deity Regions?”
”All sects like Divine Wind Palace, Immortal Palace, and Bigwheel Temple have at least one or two Old Weirdos at the Lord of Heaven Realm!” While speaking, Green Spirit displayed his feelings of envy towards them and added, ”Usually, they will not venture out. However, this action concerns the foundation of Divine Wind Palace, therefore, the Old Weirdos at the Lord of Heaven Realm will possibly need to take some action. That is why I am asking you to set the Yin and Yang Dust Formation. This is a tough battle and there is no chance for us to succeed unless we can do it as sneakily as before!”