While Daoist Duobao was feeling depressed on the Spirit Mountain of the Western Heaven, the second reincarnation of Golden Cicada had already stepped onto the land of the West under the secret protection of the shrimp soldiers, crab generals, and fish demons.
Everywhere the Golden Cicada passed, he would spread the various doctrines and benefits of the Heavenly Dragon Sect to the people, thus gaining more followers.
Of course, along the way, he would inevitably meet some followers of Hinayana Buddhism. Both sides would have a discussion about Dao, and Golden Cicada would basically have the upper hand. The followers of Hinayana Buddhism were speechless and could not answer half a word.
Originally, the West already had some foundation of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Coupled with the vigorous promotion of the second reincarnation of the Golden Cicada, more and more people began to choose to join. There were even some Hinayana followers who joined the Heavenly Dragon Sect and became its followers.
In just a few short months, the Heavenly Dragon Sect swept through many Western countries like a spark starting a prairie fire under the propaganda of the Golden Cicada.
It was another day of promoting the teachings of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. As usual, the Golden Cicada spread the teachings of the Heavenly Dragon Sect and quietly placed the statue of the Ao Qing Dao Ancestor in front of him as a sign of worship.
Many people were immediately attracted by the eloquence of the Golden Cicada, and many decided to join the Heavenly Dragon Sect on the spot.
After developing a few followers, the Golden Cicada was about to rest when a figure suddenly landed. It was none other than the Duobao Taoist of the Hinayana Buddhism.
As soon as the Duobao Taoist appeared, the whole quiet town couldn't help but become a little restless. Everyone recognized the Duobao Taoist's appearance at a glance.
Several Venerables and Bodhisattvas appeared with the Duobao Taoist, each with a solemn expression, sacred and dignified.
After hearing the news of the Golden Cicada Master's arrival, the Duobao Taoist could not help but bring a few of his men to the Golden Cicada Master.
The purpose of the Duobao Taoist's visit was very simple. He wanted to see what kind of ability Dao Ancestor Ao Qing had to be able to brainwash Golden Cicada to the point that he didn't even recognize them.
As for the Golden Cicada, the moment he saw the Duobao Taoist, he instantly understood why the Duobao Taoist had come.
As for the surrounding commoners, they hurriedly swarmed over, fighting to be the first, afraid that they would miss this exciting battle.
"Golden Cicada, you've crossed the bottom line of Hinayana Buddhism by coming to the West to promote the Heavenly Dragon Sect. If you return now, I may spare your life and let you go."
The Duobao Taoist was the first to speak. He had been displeased with the Golden Cicada Master for a long time, especially when the Golden Cicada Master kept mentioning Ao Qing while preaching, which made him even more displeased.
"The Golden Cicada Master has come here to preach and is already prepared to die here. As someone who cares about all living beings, you should have been aware of this long ago!"
In the face of the Duobao Taoist's threat, the Golden Cicada Master did not panic at all. "Furthermore, the Golden Cicada Master has come here on the mission of Dao Ancestor Ao Qing. How can the Golden Cicada Master dishonor Dao Ancestor Ao Qing's order and disappoint Dao Ancestor Ao Qing?!"
Hearing this, the Duobao Taoist was infuriated. He did not expect the Golden Cicada Master to be so resolute and listen to Dao Ancestor Ao Qing's words.
The Venerables at the side also frowned. They did not expect the Golden Cicada Master to be so stubborn.
However, under the watchful eyes of so many people, they could not kill him directly.
"Golden Cicada Master, how about this? You and I will preach the teachings and discuss the Dao. All living beings present will be the witnesses.
Let's see who can convince more people to join their respective sects, and that person will be the final victor. "
"If you, the Golden Cicada Master, win, I, Mahavairocana, will no longer care about you in the future and let you develop the followers of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. However, if Hinayana Buddhism wins, then you, the Golden Cicada Master, will have to commit suicide here and end your life."
The Duobao Taoist suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said.
Many battles between sects were conducted in this way.
Hearing this, the Golden Cicada Master suddenly stood up, his face full of determination. "Why not?!"
"Hahahaha … Very well, why don't we begin now!" The Duobao Taoist took a deep breath, a cold light flashing in the corner of his eyes.
In fact, even he did not expect the Golden Cicada Master to sacrifice his life in order to help the Ao Qing Taoist Ancestor promote the Heavenly Dragon Sect. However, this made him want to kill him even more.
With that, the Duobao Taoist sat cross-legged on the lotus throne and took the lead to preach the teachings of Hinayana Buddhism. He talked about how those who believed in Hinayana Buddhism could accumulate merit and be born into a good family in the next life. He talked about how all living beings were equal, how the four elements were empty, and how the Western Paradise was blissful …
The crowd listened and could not help but be moved by the Duobao Taoist's words. They all wanted to join Hinayana Buddhism.
Among the crowd, more than half of them expressed their desire to join Hinayana Buddhism.
When the Duobao Taoist finished his speech, a large group of followers of Hinayana Buddhism had gathered around him, their eyes full of piety.
Seeing that he had recruited so many followers, the Duobao Taoist felt a little proud for a moment. However, he did not show it on his face. "Golden Cicada Master, it's your turn!"
In the Duobao Taoist's opinion, the teachings of Hinayana Buddhism were extremely profound and attractive to all living beings. In particular, the Western Paradise was a paradise in the hearts of countless followers …
Just as the Duobao Taoist was thinking about this, the Golden Cicada Master suddenly spoke slowly. "This mortal world is a huge sea of bitterness, and people struggle to swim in this sea of bitterness. The teachings of Hinayana Buddhism are very simple, and that is to make people forget about this sea of bitterness. Everything is illusory, and as long as you cultivate, Buddha will be able to ferry you to the other side of the Western Paradise …"
"However, if the sect can really ferry so many people to the other side of the Western Paradise, this world is no longer surrounded by a sea of bitterness. The teachings of the Heavenly Dragon Sect are the real solution, and that is to strengthen oneself. Everyone is a dragon. Only when everyone learns to swim in the sea of bitterness can they save themselves and swim to the other side, instead of waiting for others to save them …"
"Heaven is vigorous, and a gentleman must constantly strive for self-improvement …"
As soon as the Golden Cicada Master spoke, the followers who had chosen to join the Duobao Taoist immediately became alert.
Yes, the sea of bitterness in this mortal world would not disappear just because they became numb to it. Only by constantly striving for self-improvement and becoming a dragon could they truly reach the other side of the Western Paradise …
In an instant, the number of followers gathered around the Golden Cicada Master actually increased, and it vaguely surpassed that of the Duobao Taoist!
Seeing this scene, the Duobao Taoist broke out in cold sweat. He did not expect Ao Qing to brainwash the Golden Cicada Master so well …
How did such a powerful assistant become someone else's?!
Just as the Duobao Taoist was thinking this, ninety percent of the people had already walked to the Golden Cicada Master's side and chose to join the Heavenly Dragon Sect!