CHAPTER 51: CHAPTER 51, THE ERA OF THE SAINT ARRIVES!

Inside the Ancestor Witch Hall.

Zhu Rong exclaimed in shock, "Again?!"

Di Jiang and the others all changed their expressions. Could it be that today all Saints are to become enlightened?

Atop Kunlun Mountain, the previously buzzing Jie Sect Disciples instantly became silent, all turning their heads in disbelief towards the West. Were their two senior uncles also going to achieve Dao?!

Within the Western Pure Land World, Jieyin and Zhunti stood together and loudly proclaimed, "We, Jieyin (Zhunti), now establish the Western Sect to enlighten Primordial Beings, using the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus to suppress Qi Fortune, and the Jieyin Treasure Banner (Seven Treasures Marvel Tree) as the divine artifact for enlightenment.

Every one of the countless creatures who kindles the heart towards Buddhahood, focusing on goodwill, receiving our Mana for guidance, may all head towards the Infinite Buddha Country, Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."

A Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus and a branch of the Seven Treasures Marvel Tree, along with a treasure banner, flew out from the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and hovered above their heads.

In the skies above the Primordial World, auspicious clouds tumbled as a Merit Golden Lotus descended, splitting in half and entering into each of their bodies.

One becoming a Saint already stretches the merits of establishing a teaching, let alone two?

Jieyin sighed and said, "Junior brother, the merit of establishing this teaching is insufficient for us to become Saints!"

Zhunti responded with a carefree laugh, "Senior brother, haven’t we predicted this long ago? Now, watch me."

Jieyin couldn’t help but urge, "Junior brother, think again! There must be other ways to achieve enlightenment."

Zhunti shook his head and replied, "There’s no time left! The three in the East have already become Saints. One step behind in the contest for the Saint Dao means being behind at every step."

Jieyin said with a pained expression, "Then let me do it! Junior brother, you have great wisdom, and our Western Sect will still rely on you to flourish."

Zhunti laughed heartily and said, "Senior brother, you are a man of tranquility and hard cultivation. How could you undertake such taxing endeavors?!"

Looking up at the sky, with a resolute glint in his eyes, he declared, "My first vow: When I become a Buddha, in my world, there shall be no hell, hungry ghosts, or beasts. Even the smallest creatures that fly or crawl will not exist. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha.

My second vow: When I become a Buddha, in my world, there shall be no women. All the gods and people from countless other worlds, down to the smallest creatures that fly or crawl, who are reborn in my world, shall all emerge from lotuses in pools of seven treasures. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha.

My third vow: When I become a Buddha, in my world, when people wish to eat, a variety of foods will appear in seven treasured bowls before them. After eating, the vessels will naturally disappear. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha.

My fourth vow: When I become a Buddha, in my world, any desired clothing will come at a mere thought, without the need for tailoring, pounding, dyeing, or washing. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha.

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My forty-seventh vow: When I become a Buddha, Bodhisattvas from other worlds, upon hearing my name, will continue to pursue and become irreversible from the path of enlightenment. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha.

My forty-eighth vow: When I become a Buddha, Bodhisattvas from other worlds, upon hearing my name, will continue to pursue until they reach the first, second, and third stages of patience, forever unyielding in the way of All Buddhas’ Law. Should this vow not be fulfilled, I shall never become a Buddha."

Zhunti then emitted forty-eight great vows, as the Merit Clouds in the sky churned once more and descended with Infinite Merit, splitting in the air into two and entering their bodies.

Boom～ Two immense and majestic powers of Saints emanated from the West, enveloping the entire Primordial World.

All the countless creatures bowed respectfully and said, "We pay our respects to Saint Zhunti!"

"We pay our respects to Saint Jieyin."

...

Bai Jin also turned around and respectfully bowed towards the West, different philosophies aside, but Saints must be esteemed.

Within the Western Pure Land World.

After becoming Saints, Jieyin and Zhunti emerged with even more distinctive auras, Jieyin radiating compassion and sympathy for all beings, while Zhunti was filled with an air of serene detachment.

Zhunti smiled slightly and said, "Senior brother, shall we go into Chaos and carve out another world?"

Jieyin nodded and said, "It should indeed be so."

Zhunti said loudly, "We shall forge an Outer Buddha Country in the Chaos, where any creature of destiny may come and observe!"

The figures of Jieyin and Zhunti vanished into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

...

In Pangu Hall, the Twelve Ancestor Witches stood upright, their expressions dazed. It was finally over, surely no one else would attain enlightenment now? Unless Red Cloud, who had died, came back to life, there was only a slim chance of that happening.

Zhu Rong said loudly, "Big brother, shall we go to open the heavens and create land within the Chaos?"

"Of course we should go, why shouldn’t we?"

"But where shall we go? There have been quite a few who opened the heavens today!"

Di Jiang said with a proud smile, "No need to fear! We Ancestor Witches are numerous." He commanded, "Zhu Rong, Ju Mang, and I will go to the Taiching Saint.

Gonggong, Xuanming, and Rushou go to the Yuqing Saint.

Houtu, Qiang Liang, and Zhu Jiuyin go to the Shangqing Saint.

Tian Wu, Xi Zi, and Shebi Corpse head to the Western Sect."

The surrounding Ancestor Witches nodded in agreement, feeling fortunate to be numerous, otherwise it would have been difficult to divide the tasks. At this critical moment of the conflict between Witches and Demon Saints, they could not afford to offend any of the All Heavens Saints.

In the Heavenly Court, Di Jun and Taiyi were also distributing tasks, although they were only two, Kunpeng and Fu Xi, both listeners of Dao at Zixiao Palace, were sufficiently influential.

Di Jun led two Demon Saints to the Taiching Saint.

Taiyi led two Demon Saints to the Western Sect.

Fu Xi led two Demon Saints to the Yuqing Saint.

Kunpeng led two Demon Saints to the Shangqing Saint.

Other reclusive Great Powers were now in a predicament. Zhen Yuanzi was currently struggling, where should he go? To the Western Sect or The Three Pure Ones? And which one of The Three Pure Ones? After much hesitation, he chose the Taiching Saint, simply because he was the greatest.

Ming He Sect Master directly chose the Tongtian Sect Master, out of many Saints, he was the most compatible in temperament.

Ran Deng chose to go to the Primordial Venerable.

The other Great Powers who had listened to the Tao at Zixiao Palace each made their own choices, generally speaking, many chose The Three Pure Ones, and only a few chose the Western Sect.

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In the woods far from Buzhou Mountain, Bai Jin stood beside Kui Niu and Big Horned Bull. The gaze of Kui Niu and Big Horned Bull at Bai Jin was full of envy. Merit, it was all about Merit! In their eyes, Bai Jin was gleaming with gold.

Bai Jin said, "I am now going to Outer Heaven Wahuang to seek an audience with Wa Niangniang. Will you come with me or go back to Kunlun Mountain first?"

Kui Niu doubted and said, "Boss, only a Daluo Golden Immortal can enter the Chaos, surely you can’t go to Wa Emperor Heaven?!"

Big Horned Bull also looked at Bai Jin with skepticism. Was his senior brother already a Daluo Golden Immortal? He seemed to be only at the realm of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and had only just entered the Taiyi Realm not long ago, far less advanced on the path of Taiyi than himself.

"Who said that I can’t go to Wa Emperor Heaven? Today, I shall open your eyes." Bai Jin soared into the air and flew towards Buzhou Mountain.

Kui Niu and Big Horned Bull created clouds under their feet and followed closely behind.

Moments later, Bai Jin and the two bulls passed through the clouds and arrived at the upper half of Buzhou Mountain, landing in a secluded valley filled with lush flowers, babbling brooks, precious treasures scattered around, and Exotic Beasts running free. Two palaces were situated within the valley.

Kui Niu curiously asked, "Senior brother, what place is this?"

"This is where Wa Niangniang resided before she attained the Dao," Bai Jin approached one of the palaces, straightened his Daoist robe, bowed respectfully, and said with seriousness, "Disciple Bai Jin, seeks an audience with my grandmaster."