FVN Chapter 88 The Hungry Ghost Festival: Intercepting the Merits of the Dead
Chapter 88 The Hungry Ghost Festival: Intercepting the Merits of the Dead
The Buddha's light shone brightly.
At the summit of Mount Ling, the Ullambana Festival officially begins.
In the center of the Seven Treasures Lotus Pond, Shakyamuni Buddha sat serenely on a golden lotus, countless golden runes flowing around his body. Eight billion phantom souls from all corners of the Three Realms converged, surging towards the altar like a tidal wave.
These are the souls of the dead who perished in the wars and disasters of the past years.
The Buddhist community should guide and convert them.
Converting one person to enlightenment is an act of merit.
Eight billion lost souls are eight billion merits!
The Buddha formed a mudra with his hands, and his voice resounded throughout the three realms.
"Today, during the Ghost Festival, we pray for the salvation of all living beings."
All living beings suffer.
"Only Buddha."
As soon as the words were spoken, the souls began to drift towards Mount Ling.
Golden beams of light descended from the sky, guiding the departed souls.
far away.
Chen Fan stood on a cloud, with Sun Wukong, the Seven Great Sages, Xuanzang, the White Dragon, and tens of thousands of elites from Flower Fruit Mountain standing behind him.
He squinted, looking at the spectacular scene.
"Eight billion merits."
"The Buddhist community has really gone to great lengths."
Xuanzang stood beside him, holding the Sutra of All Beings, his expression complex.
"Master."
Chen Fan spoke calmly.
"Buddhism's salvation of the deceased may seem compassionate."
"In reality, it transforms the souls of the deceased into vessels for the power of Buddhist vows."
"These souls will forget everything in their next life and become the most faithful believers in Buddhism."
"Making offerings to the Buddhist community generation after generation."
Xuanzang remained silent.
He was once a Buddhist disciple.
Now, he holds the Sutra of All Beings, representing all beings.
"Master."
Chen Fan looked at him.
"It's your turn."
Xuanzang nodded.
He took a deep breath, held the Sutra of All Beings in his hand, and soared into the sky.
"slow!"
The sound was like thunder, shaking Mount Ling.
The Buddha opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed.
He saw Xuanzang.
I saw that scripture.
"The Sutra of All Beings?"
The Buddha's expression changed.
The Sutra of All Beings is the highest scripture in Buddhism.
But it is the scripture that Buddhism least wants to see.
Because the Sutra of All Beings teaches that all beings possess Buddha-nature and do not need to be converted by Buddhism.
Xuanzang flew above the altar and held up the Sutra of All Beings.
"In the name of all living beings."
"These souls of the dead."
"It should be chosen by all living beings themselves."
"Instead of Buddhism forcibly converting people!"
He began reciting the Sutra of All Beings.
Golden scriptures flew from his mouth, transforming into countless points of light that surged toward the departed souls.
The spirits of the dead paused.
The initial surge of people heading towards Lingshan began to slow down.
They hesitated.
The Buddhist path of salvation involves helping them forget their past lives and becoming tools of Buddhism.
The Sutra of All Beings tells them that they can retain their memories, be reborn, and continue to be human.
Two choices.
A soul.
Finally, the first departed soul turned around.
It did not go to Lingshan.
Instead, it flew towards Xuanzang.
The second one.
The third way.
The hundredth.
The first ten thousandth path.
Countless souls changed direction, abandoned Mount Ling, and flew towards the Sutra of All Beings!
The Buddha's expression turned completely grim.
Xuanzang.
"You dare to betray Buddhism?"
Xuanzang showed no fear.
"This disciple has never betrayed Buddhism."
"I am merely following the will of all beings."
The Buddha waved his hand.
"King Kong!"
A golden figure rushed out.
It is the Vajra Indestructible Buddha, one of the Dharma Protectors of Buddhism.
He held a vajra and smashed it at Xuanzang.
"when!"
An iron rod blocked the vajra.
Sun Wukong appeared in front of Xuanzang.
"Tathagata"
"You hit my master."
"Did you ask me, Old Sun?"
The Vajra Indestructible Buddha's expression changed.
"Sun Wukong!"
"How dare you obstruct important matters of Buddhism?"
Sun Wukong sneered.
"Obstruction?"
"I, Old Sun, am here today."
"It's not just about obstructing."
"We'll turn Lingshan upside down!"
He soared into the sky, brandishing his golden cudgel, and struck at the indestructible Buddha.
The two were locked in combat.
The Buddhist community was shaken.
One after another, figures rushed out.
It is Vairocana Buddha, Dipankara Buddha, Maitreya Buddha...
The essence of Buddhism is fully revealed!
Chen Fan waved.
"Let's do it."
The seven great saints flew out.
The Bull Demon King battles the Great Sun Tathagata.
The Demon King Jiao battles the Ancient Buddha Dipankara.
The Demon King Peng battles Maitreya Buddha.
The other four saints fought against the Buddhist Arhats.
The sounds of battle were deafening.
On Mount Ling, a great battle between gods and Buddhas rages!
Chen Fan did not move.
He stood on the cloud, observing calmly.
The system prompted me in my mind.
"Host, the will of the departed souls is being transferred."
Current progress: 47%.
"Buddhism is trying to block the passage."
Chen Fan's eyes turned cold.
"Want to blockade?"
"dream."
He raised his hand and cast a spell.
From the direction of Huaguo Mountain, the Hall of All Beings lit up.
A golden bridge of light connects Huaguo Mountain directly to Ling Mountain!
That was a backup plan that Chen Fan had laid out beforehand.
The passageway between the Hall of All Beings and Mount Ling.
"brush!"
The souls of the dead surged madly toward Flower Fruit Mountain via the bridge of light!
The Buddha's eyes were wide with rage.
"Chen Fan!"
He finally saw Chen Fan.
It was all a conspiracy by this human!
Buddha waved his hand, and a giant golden palm struck Chen Fan.
Chen Fan sneered.
"Tathagata"
"You finally noticed me?"
He raised his hand.
The spiritual energy within his body surged wildly.
"system."
"Use all the cards you have up your sleeve."
"today."
"Let the Buddhist community see."
"What is the true power of all living beings!"
A system notification sounded.
"Host is using a Celestial-level Combat Experience Card."
"Use a Golden Immortal-level defensive shield."
"Use a quasi-saint-level attack talisman!"
Three beams of light enveloped Chen Fan.
He soared into the sky, meeting the Buddha's giant palm.
"boom!"
The deafening roar shook the heavens.
Mount Ling trembled.
The two exchanged blows in mid-air.
The Buddha took three steps back.
Chen Fan was sent flying hundreds of feet backward.
But he blocked it!
The Buddha's expression was grim.
A human being.
Did it block his attack?
"Tathagata"
Chen Fan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled.
"Isn't Buddhism supposed to be high and mighty?"
"today."
"Flower and Fruit Mountain".
"I'll show you."
"The power of all living beings!"
He pointed to the altar.
At this point, the transfer of the deceased's willpower has reached 78%.
The Buddhist community is in a complete panic.
Buddha intervened once again.
But this time, Sun Wukong has returned.
He held the golden cudgel and stood in front of Buddha.
"Tathagata"
"Your opponent."
"It's me, Old Sun!"
The two engaged in a fierce battle.
The sky shattered.
The earth cracked open.
at last.
"Ding!"
System notification.
"Transfer of the deceased's will to the deceased is complete."
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the wishes of four billion sentient beings!"
"The Hall of All Beings is upgraded!"
"System rewards are being distributed..."
Chen Fan smiled.
Four billion!
The Buddhist Ullambana Festival, which the temple had been preparing for a long time.
He snatched half of it away!
This is the consequence of opposing Buddhism!
On the battlefield, Buddhism has already begun to crumble.
The indestructible Buddha's golden body was shattered by Sun Wukong.
The Great Sun Buddha was driven away by the Bull Demon King.
The image of Dipankara Buddha was torn apart by the Flood Dragon Demon King.
The Buddhist protectors have all been defeated!
The Buddha watched all this with a grim expression.
"Chen Fan".
"The grudge of today."
"The Buddha has noted it down!"
He wanted to leave.
But how could Chen Fan let him go?
"Tathagata"
"Trying to leave?"
Did you ask me?
Chen Fan soared into the sky.
The power of will within the body erupted.
"The power of all living beings".
"Suppress!"
A giant golden hand descended from the sky.
The Buddha's expression changed.
He felt threatened.
This palm strike contains the power of the aspirations of four billion sentient beings!
That's enough to hurt him!
Buddha gritted his teeth and took the blow head-on.
"boom!"
He was photographed falling from Lingshan Mountain.
The golden statue shattered!
The Buddha fled in defeat.
The Buddhist army retreated.
Lingshan has changed hands!
Chen Fan stood atop Mount Ling, gazing at the Seven Treasures Lotus Pond.
The Buddha's light dissipated.
Hopefully, the power is still there.
These vows now belong to the Hall of All Beings.
It belongs to Flower and Fruit Mountain!
The system beep sounded again.
"Congratulations, host, you have completed the hidden achievement: Intercepting the Ghost Festival."
"Reward: One access to Quasi-Saint-level intelligence inquiry."
"Would you like to use it now?"
Chen Fan's eyes flickered.
This is what he's been waiting for.
"use."
He took a deep breath.
He asked the question that had been bothering him all along.
"What exactly is the true scripture?"
The system started to lag.
"Sizzle..."
"Sizzle..."
"Insufficient host privileges..."
"Sizzle..."
"The truth is being blocked..."
"Sizzle..."
Chen Fan's expression changed.
The system... is frozen?
This is the first time!
"system?"
"system!"
No response.
Only the intermittent sound of electricity could be heard.
Chen Fan stood atop Mount Ling, gazing into the distance.
Buddhism has failed.
But his brows furrowed.
The true scriptures.
What exactly is it?
Why does the system lag?
this matter.
This is getting more and more interesting.
He turned around and looked in the direction of Flower and Fruit Mountain.
"Go back to the mountain."
"Meeting."