Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Wukong Establishes the Western Pure Land Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Wukong Establishes the Western Pure Land Amitabha Buddha was defeated, and there was nothing left to say. He collected his magical treasures and left on his own.

After Amitabha Buddha had left, Wukong then mounted the clouds and headed towards Spiritual Mountain.

Tathagata asked, “Was Amitabha Buddha victorious, or was he defeated?”

Burning Lamp hesitated for a moment before saying, “He must have been victorious; otherwise, why has that monkey not been seen for two months? Did he not claim he would save all of us Buddhas? Since he hasn’t yet come, he must have been defeated by Amitabha Buddha. Besides, Amitabha Buddha’s mana is profound, and he has been a Heavenly Dao Saint for tens of thousands of years, his roots deep and solid. This monkey is merely a newly ascended saint; how could he be a match for Amitabha Buddha?”

Tathagata, hearing this, also felt it made sense and said, “The words of Burning Lamp Buddha are reasonable. It seems that my Spiritual Mountain has escaped a calamity.”

More than two thousand eight hundred Buddhas seated below all breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts uneasy.

But just as Burning Lamp’s words fell, two Vajra burst through the doors from outside the Mahavira Hall and flew in.

Tathagata indeed had great ability; in such a short time, he had managed to rebuild the Mahavira Hall.

“Victorious Fighting Buddha!” Two hundred Buddhas walked in from outside, announcing Wukong’s Buddhist honorific.

Tathagata and Burning Lamp looked at each other, greatly shocked in their hearts. Amitabha Buddha—had been defeated!

The astonishment of the two thousand eight hundred Buddhas, countless Bodhisattvas, and various Vajra was evident, realizing that Amitabha Buddha had tried to intervene but was still defeated. How formidable this monkey must be!

Wukong, wearing a gold-threaded kasaya and a Buddhist crown adorned with pearls and agate, looked dignified and majestic, radiating not a vulgar but a solemn splendor.

Tathagata couldn’t help but ask, “Amitabha Buddha was defeated?”

Wukong slowly nodded and said, “I said I would save you all and make you True Buddhas; naturally, no one can stop me. I am the Victorious Fighting Buddha. In this Heaven and Earth, there is nothing I cannot conquer, no one I cannot defeat!”

His words were domineering, yet indeed true. Victorious Fighting, Victorious Fighting—this was precisely the meaning of undefeated in combat! Tathagata had named him Victorious Fighting Buddha, not expecting that he would completely understand and transcend the true essence of Buddha, seeing through illusions to achieve true victory.

Two hundred Buddhas by Wukong’s side chanted in unison, the scripture said: “Buddhas! From the Western Direction. Beyond billions of Buddha Lands, there is a world named Ultimate Bliss. Therein resides a Buddha. Named Victorous Fighting. Now saving three thousand false Buddhas.”

It continued: “Buddhas! What do you think? Why is that Buddha called Victorious Fighting? His brilliant light, immeasurable, illuminates the Ten Directions Country, without obstruction. His will invincible across desolate places, intimidating the universe, irresistible in all endeavors. Therefore, he is called Victorious Fighting!”

Having finished reciting the scriptures, they announced once more “Victorious Fighting Buddha,” and then stopped.

After this round of scriptures, the faces of countless Bodhisattvas and Buddhas subtly changed, a sense of reverence towards Victorious Fighting Buddha arising within them. Remarkably, eight hundred individuals immediately defected and joined under Victorious Fighting Buddha’s lead.

“Tathagata, would you like to join my sect? Shall I save you?”

“Burning Lamp, would you like to join my sect? Shall I save you?”

Burning Lamp sighed lightly, brought his hands together in prayer, stepped down from the lotus platform, and knelt at Wukong’s feet, saying, “Disciple Burning Lamp, wishes to join under Victorious Fighting Buddha.”

However, Tathagata’s face fluctuated between emotions. After all, Wukong had long been within his schemes and control; how could he know that in such a short span, Wukong would become so formidable, unstoppable, even defeating Amitabha Buddha? If he didn’t join under him, his life was likely at risk, possibly being sent into the cycle of reincarnation, this lifetime’s glory and power flowing away like water into the ocean; to surrender, how could he, the esteemed ruler of Western Heaven, Tathagata Buddha, submit to a wild monkey whom he had manipulated for many years? Besides, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were still resisting, joining him would potentially make him a laughingstock across the Three Realms!

Wukong slightly nodded and said, “As such, you shall join my sect, only to be called Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp.”

Burning Lamp responded, “I comply with the Dharma decree!”

Seeing Burning Lamp joining Wukong’s sect, the Bodhisattvas and Buddhas could not help but change their expressions. The former Buddha Ancestor had surrendered so easily—were there no attempts to resist?

But, below the Heavenly Dao Saints, what use was resistance? Who could defy Heaven?

Glazed Light Medicine Buddha said, “One must fight Victorious Fighting Buddha before deciding!”

Having said this, he already made a move, his body glowing with a precious blue light, resembling glimmering lapis lazuli, as he swung the Demon-Subduing Pestle towards Wukong.

Wukong merely flicked his finger, and his Vajra Staff flew out, striking the Demon-Subduing Pestle and sending it flying. Then with a swing, it landed on Medicine Buddha’s shoulder, knocking him down to the ground, blood spewing from his mouth, unable to rise for quite some time.

Wukong gave Tathagata time to consider, meanwhile taking Immeasurable Light Buddha into custody, and said, “Immeasurable Light Buddha, you said I should enter Abi Hell to endure eighteen kinds of severe punishments. Today, I will let you enter and comprehend your Buddhist heart through those same eighteen severe punishments.”

Immeasurable Light Buddha’s expression drastically changed, continuously pleading, “Mercy, Victorious Fighting Buddha, mercy! I am willing to join under you.”

Wukong, however, slightly shook his head and said, “You lack the necessary qualities, you still need to be tempered. I will save you in my next life.”

Having said that, he pointed his finger at the Niwan Palace of the Immeasurable Light Buddha, and immediately his Primordial Spirit emerged. With a flick of his finger, he stripped away the Three Flowers and Five Qi, reducing the cultivation of thousands of years of the Immeasurable Light Buddha to mere illusion. Wukong then cast him into the Abi Hell of the Buddhist Sect where he would endure eighteen types of cruel tortures before he could be reincarnated.

The eighteen cruel tortures included tongue extraction, scissors, iron trees, sin mirrors, steaming baskets…

Wukong said to Tathagata, “Tathagata, would you like to join my sect?”

Tathagata’s expression darkened as he said, “I am the sovereign of administration from the Spiritual Mount of the Western Heaven. How can I join your sect!”

With a sigh, Wukong said, “Then I shall save you in the next life!”

He wanted to reorganize Spiritual Mount, reform Buddhism, shatter delusions, and enlighten them to the true essence of Buddha and his teachings.

With hands clasped in prayer, Tathagata said, “Since that is the case, let us then stake it all in one strike!”

Having spoken, the remaining Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Vajras, Arhats, and others each lifted their Magical Treasures. In a moment, ten million rays of light surged towards the sky, dispelling the clouds, blocking the sunlight, and roaring like a typhoon. Countless Magical Treasures fell, carrying boundless power, as if to bury Wukong and his companions alive.

“Then enter Nirvana, and in the next life, I will come to save you,” Wukong said lightly, without a hint of fear.

A thousand Buddhas and Bodhisattvas around him started chanting, “Buddhas! From the western direction. Beyond countless Buddha Lands, there is a world named Ultimate Bliss. In that land, there is a Buddha known as Victorious Fighting. Today he saves three thousand false Buddhas. Buddhas! This Buddha conquers all in battle, comprehends the heart of Buddha, and achieves Western Ultimate Bliss.”

Wukong merely pointed his finger towards the sky. The laws of the Heavenly Dao operated, and the Jingu Bang was thrown up, turning into a mighty dragon ascending to the heavens. As it encountered the Magical Treasures, it crashed through them like a tiger charging into a flock of sheep. The dragon roared angrily, emitting waves of dragon chants that intimidated the Nine Heavens and dominated the universe.

Those raised were all Life-Bound Magical Treasures, all shattered by the Jingu Bang. The people of Spiritual Mount vomited fresh blood, their faces pale as gold paper.

Wukong then brought out the Great Revolution Seal, manifesting revolutionary will, and oppressed everyone, leaving them unable to move.

Then, the Great Nirvana Technique was deployed, spewing Seven-Colored Flames that enveloped and burned the gathered Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Though the flames did not merely cause harm, they contained the essence of the Buddhist Nirvana. Miraculously, thousands attained enlightenment on the spot, then sat down cross-legged, immobile amidst the flames, gradually turning to ash. However, Wukong seized their Primordial Spirits, thrusting them into Reincarnation, and marked them so he could save them in their next lives.

“Break the illusions, establish Western Ultimate Bliss.”

Holding a Dharma Seal in his hands, Wukong leveled Spiritual Mount to the ground. The height of this mount was immense, yet he chose not to establish the Ultimate Bliss World at its peak but to erase the symbolism of looking down on all beings. He built the Ultimate Bliss World on level ground to symbolize equality among all beings.

He then turned stone into gold, moved mountains with a whip, split rivers with a hairpin… This place was built to vast wealth because he wanted everyone to live in peace, without anyone resorting to actions that harm the heavens for the sake of riches.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, one can achieve peace of mind and liberation.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, everything is abundant.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, all desires are fulfilled.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, all wishes come true.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, there is coolness without troubles.

In the Ultimate Bliss World, there is vastness and perfection.

“When I become a Buddha, all beings born in my nation will recognize their destinies from countless calamities. All their deeds, good or bad, will be seen thoroughly, heard clearly, understanding all matters of the past, present, and future from all directions. If this is not wished for, they will not achieve true enlightenment.” Wukong established the Ultimate Bliss World and slowly stepped into it, where every step birthed a lotus, taking tens of thousands of steps, leading to tens of thousands of lotus platforms emerging in the Ultimate Bliss World.

Wukong settled on a lotus platform and slowly said, “When I become a Buddha, my light will be limitless, shining across all directions, far surpassing all Buddhas, a thousand times brighter than the sun and the moon. If there are beings who see my light and feel its touch, they will be at peace, act with kindness, and be reborn in my land. If not, they will not achieve true enlightenment.”

Having said this, myriad strands of Buddha’s Light burst forth from his body, enveloping the entire Ultimate Bliss World.

“Victorious Fighting Buddha, the Buddha of compassion! Well done, well done!” Over a thousand Buddhas and Bodhisattvas entered the Ultimate Bliss World, each finding their own suitable lotus platform, and then they sat down in meditation.

With the establishment of the Ultimate Bliss World, naturally, some became aware. Those who entered this realm were all bathed in Buddha’s Light, enlightening their hearts and nurturing benevolence.

Before long, tens of thousands from the Tianzhu Country migrated to the Ultimate Bliss World.

As days passed, more and more people came, and the Ultimate Bliss World continually expanded, sustained by the Incense Willpower of the beings.

“Victorious Fighting Buddha!” The people of the Ultimate Bliss World proclaimed Wukong as Buddha Ancestor.

It truly was, “Entering the divine dream awakens the Buddha heart, though departed from Journey to the West, still he achieves the true fruit. Victorious Fighting Buddha creates Ultimate Bliss, without betraying his heart, he makes no mistake.”

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