Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 596

Chapter 596 Buddhism vs Taoism (1)

After Wang Wei returned to his mansion, he immediately heard Ancestor Wucheng's voice.

"So, you must have reasons for taking such a risk?"

"I'm preparing for the future. Without removing these so-called 2 Suns and Seven Moons, I can never reach the top of the cultivation world. And even the ancestors cannot properly revive. So, I will need all the help I can to deal with them."

"*Sigh* Although I know I might not need to remind you, given your personality, I still will. Always be cautious. After you ascend, I and the other will no longer be able to protect you.

"The sect will probably not be able to provide you any help and might even be a hindrance. So, always be slow and steady."

"I will," replied Wang Wei, and Wang Wucheng no longer spoke. The old ancestor felt his young descendant grew too fast, and it was only a matter of time before his old bones became useless.

Although he always knew this was inevitable, recent events indicate this process might be faster than anticipated.

Meanwhile, Wang Wei observed Feng Heng's mansion for a few hours, trying to detect any signs of trouble. Luckily, until Monk Wuzhi showed up, nothing changed.

Monk Wuzhi deactivated his invisible talisman before cupping and bowing his hands: "Benefactor, what do you need from me?"

"Monk, can you tell me exactly Zhang Yucheng's strength? The last time you were vague."

Monk Wuzhi frowned for a moment before answering: "He is only the peak of 7-Leaf. However, he can use a secret technique to generate a mysterious power from his two physiques, boosting his power to 8-Leaf."

"Is that so?" Wang Wei briefly pondered before taking out a booklet and handing it to him. "See if this can help you rise in strength."

Monk Wuzhi took the book labeled [7 Chakras] and scammed through it. And the more he read, the brighter his eyes were.

"This technique is similar to the concept of 5 Inner Wheels. However, it is more detailed, purer, and more powerful."

Monk Wuzhi had access to all the Buddhist Scriptures, so he remembered the school of thought based on the 5 Inner Wheels. Although they were not the most popular or influential in the Buddhist Sect, they were generally decent.

'5 Inner Wheel? I remember Buddhism only had 5 Chakras back on Earth before it was changed, while Hinduism–the creator of this system–had 7 Chakras. I'm guessing this world also discovered some version of Chakra,' though Wang Wei.

"This technique should allow you to reach 8-Leaf, so hurry because I don't think you have much time."

"You make a great point, Benefactor," replied Monk Wuzhi before rushing out. And to Wang Wei's dismay, the monk entered one of the rooms inside his mansion instead of returning home.

Monk Wuzhi took out a formation plate from his space ring, allowing him to lay out a powerful array around the room instantly. Subsequently, he entered the Time Treasure he had to facilitate faster cultivation.

As soon as he entered the treasure, he did not waste time opening his Chakra. Unlike Wang Wei, who had to use the Good Fortune Flame to open the Chakra, Monk Wuzhi used the purest of Buddha Power.

And since the energy he used perfectly matched the concept of Chakra, he benefited even more than Wang Wei did. After a few hundred years inside the time treasure, Monk Wuzhi opened his eyes.

His pupil had entirely turned golden, and he radiated an aura of purity, benevolence, and nobility. His body shone with golden lights for a few minutes before he returned to normal.

"Peak 8-Leaf strength. The increase was even greater than I anticipated," Monk Wuzhi muttered before looking at the artificial sky inside the treasure.

"Zhang Yucheng, you wait for me."

The monk left his treasure before exiting the room and meeting Wang Wei again.

"It seems you succeeded."

"Thank you for everything, benefactor."

"No need. I'm just paying my karma."

"Be that as it may, you have helped me greatly and made a great contribution to Buddhism."

"Bald monk, you should know you are not my opponent. Stop this futile resistance."

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Zhang Yucheng shook his head. "Why do you monks try so desperately to resist your fate? My master is now the Heavens. Taoism's destiny is to reign supreme, so why not bow and accept the mandate of Heaven?"

"All things that rise must fall," replied Monk Wuzhi, his voice soft, soothing, and full of wisdom. "Taoism had its era, Buddhism followed, and it should have been someone else's turn; this was the way to maintain the balance of Heaven and Earth.

"But your greed forced another era of Taoism. You have corrupted the way of Heaven and Earth and thus must pay the price."

"Blasphemy!"

"Is it? You, Taoist priests, always preach about being inactive, following the flow of nature, and letting things proceed on their course. Yet, you do not practice what you preach."

"Don't be so sanctimonious; it's disgusting. It's not like you, Buddhists, are innocent. The entire lower dimension suffered such catastrophe because of the backlash for forcibly prolonging your reign.

"Their blood is your hands."

"That is the truth. But we have learned from our mistakes. We strove to do better. Current Buddhism can say without hesitation we have paid our karma; we have made peace with our past.

"Can you do the same?"

"Enough with your sharp tongue," groaned Zhang Yucheng, his eyes red, gleaming with a demonic atmosphere. He raised his hand to manifest a purple sword. His black, silky long hair turned half white, and a red tattoo of a small sword appeared on his forehead.

"It's a shame we had to result with using force."

Monk Wuzhi's body then changed. He turned into a 7 meters tall golden Buddha. This form had no shirt on, displaying his slightly large belly. He only had shorts to cover his lower body and a golden scarf that floated around his neck.

Brilliant golden light shone on him, along with chants of scriptures.