I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 873: The six realms are empty, but the Buddha’s path is deeply rooted in the universe that has long depleted

Even fierce-looking demon cultivators, adorned with solemn treasures, exhibited gentle eyes and a compassionate demeanor. Transformed into calm and profound beings, they coexisted in this sacred place.

“Ever since the Buddha King established this kingdom, outsiders avoid setting foot here,” explained Moon King, guiding Gu Changge toward the universe where Buddha King resided.

“True immortals who linger may be influenced by the pervasive Buddha nature, potentially converting to the Buddha kingdom. Buddha King, inheriting from a giant of Buddhism and Dao-building expert before the taboo era, once effortlessly defeated an immortal king.”

Gu Changge, uneasy about the mysterious Buddha King and the profound level of Buddhism he mastered, felt a subtle fear. Uncertain of the origin of his inheritance, she feared being influenced by his teachings, as even immortal kings could be affected.

Though Buddha King hadn’t appeared for a while, her apprehension remained. He refrained from meddling in Buddha Kingdom affairs and seldom asked questions. Despite only two Immortal Kings in the Southern Immortal Domain, others dared not venture here for opportunities.

Indifferent to worldly matters, Buddha King maintained his distance. “The six realms may be empty, but the Buddha’s path runs deep,” Gu Changge remarked, standing at the universe’s border, surveying the scene within the Buddha Kingdom. He planned to recruit suitable subordinates before the half-month period elapsed.

The cautious Moon King, an immortal ruler, avoided unnecessary conflicts, prioritizing his interests. While not the strongest among immortal kings, his utility was undeniable.

From Moon King, Gu Changge discovered that within the Buddha Kingdom, there was an isolated immortal king named Bo Wang. However, upon reaching the outskirts of the Buddha Kingdom, Gu Changge felt a pang of regret.

He shook his head and informed Moon King, “The Buddha King you mentioned has long vanished from this world. The aura you sense is just a remnant after his demise.”

Moon King was stunned, finding it unbelievable that the Buddha King had disappeared. Many immortal kings believed he delved deep into the Buddhist kingdom’s depths, transcending worldly affairs.

Gu Changge’s revelation left Moon King puzzled. He couldn’t fathom why the Dao avatar of the Buddha King persisted in the world after his death, creating an illusion of his continued existence. Perhaps, he mused, it was a mystery inherent to Buddhism.

Without any further doubts, Moon King could only speculate. Though his practices contradicted Buddhism, they seemingly converged toward the same ultimate goal.

Gu Changge, without uttering a word, advanced into the Buddhist Kingdom, heading directly for the most profound Buddhist mountain.

Clouds and mists enveloped the surroundings, adorned with pagodas, majestic treasures, and radiant Buddha lights. The silver power of faith drowned the area, resembling a vast undulating abyss.

At the pinnacle of Buddha Mountain, glorious and grand temples stood, with one bearing the name “Leiyin Temple.”

Gu Changge was slightly surprised by the familiar name, recognizing it from mythology. However, using the name Leiyin Temple came with consequences, and the current state of the Buddhist Kingdom was a testament to that reality.

Moon King trailed behind Gu Changge, entering the Buddha Kingdom for the first time. He was previously confined to the universe under her rule, so he refrained from trespassing into others’ domains.

Outside Leiyin Temple, he observed the radiant Buddha light and heard the resonating chants of scriptures filling the sky. The overwhelming Buddhist aura permeated the heavens and earth, capable of dispelling devilish energy and converting any potential hostility.

Monks and arhats appeared in front of Leiyin Temple, expressing various emotions with different postures. They sat with solemn treasures, surrounded by flowers.

Boom!!!

A booming voice echoed from the temple, asking, “Since you see Buddhism, why don’t you worship?” The sound, reminiscent of an ancient bell, left Moon King momentarily affected, his eyes briefly entranced before he swiftly recovered, feeling a sense of horror.

“Is this the method left by the Buddha King?” he wondered.

Despite Buddha King’s demise, the Dao avatar he left behind possessed immense influence. The colossal Buddhist voice, bright and upright, could even affect an immortal king. Moon King pondered the potential cultivation level the Bodhisattva might have reached if still alive.

In awe, he contemplated the era’s limitations, where the Immortal Domain’s pinnacle was the Immortal King.

However, the Buddha King seemed to have touched the threshold of an upper realm, surpassing his understanding. Knowing her strength, Moon King acknowledged his incapacity to match Buddha King.

Contrastingly, Gu Changge’s expression remained unchanged, unaffected by the Buddha’s voices. “Looks like it’s really late,” he remarked.

He is indeed much stronger than ordinary immortal kings but is still far from breaking free from this realm. The current Immortal Domain doesn’t allow existence above the Immortal King to be born.

Gu Changge, standing atop Buddha Mountain, calmly observed the distant glorious scene—countless pagodas, temples, spiritual mountains, and flourishing Buddhist and Dao schools.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Changge waved his sleeves, and the once-prosperous Buddha Kingdom seemed to be dispersed by the wind. The radiant brilliance faded, leaving behind only ruins.

Temples and pagodas crumbled, including the previously illuminated Leiyin Temple, now worn and lonely, with scorched black areas.

Moon King’s eyes widened in disbelief. Was the dazzling scene he witnessed a mere illusion? Even as an immortal king, he failed to perceive the reality of the Buddha Kingdom.

Gu Changge, amidst the decayed temples, picked up a khaki-coloured relic the size of a pebble. It emitted Buddha’s light, clear yet tinged with dullness.

As he held the relic, the sky surged with the power of faith. It gathered before a seated Buddha as if all the faith-filled energy in the universe had diffused from this relic.

Although the Bodhisattva was not found, Gu Changge gained by discovering the relics left behind. Upon leaving the Buddha Kingdom, the universe rapidly decayed, collapsing and dilapidated. It aged abruptly, losing all vitality, and chaotic energy flooded in, crushing numerous stars.

Sensing the anomaly, the universe’s powerhouses became instantly terrified, unaware of the truth. “The Buddha Kingdom has been destroyed, turned into a lifeless land, devoid of Buddha’s voice and vitality,” someone tremulously declared.