"No, this is impossible …."
Daoist Duobao, who had already become Mahavairocana, could no longer sit still when he saw that the number of Golden Cicada's believers was increasing. His Buddha eyes flickered with intense indignation.
Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that he would lose to the unknown Golden Cicada Master in this contest. More importantly, the Golden Cicada Master had once been a member of Buddhism!
The Duobao Taoist's expression grew increasingly unsightly as all sorts of complicated thoughts intertwined.
Even a fool would know that news of the contest between him and the Golden Cicada Master would spread throughout the West and affect many people in the cities and towns of the West. Even the Heavenly Dragon Sect and Hinayana Buddhism would be greatly affected and revolutionized.
In fact, this contest would be like a domino effect that would completely change the status of the two sects in the hearts of the people.
Putting everything else aside, Daoist Duobao could not afford to lose his face.
The more he thought about it, the more the Duobao Taoist's eyes darted around as he tried to think of a way to deal with the situation.
They naturally couldn't do anything to the Golden Cicada Master in front of so many people, but that didn't mean that they wouldn't destroy the seed of the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
Suddenly, the Duobao Taoist found a flaw in the Golden Cicada Master's words and slowly said, "Master Golden Cicada Master, I have to say that you have a very deep understanding of the teachings of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, but as a Buddha, I have a huge question in my heart."
As soon as he finished speaking, Golden Cicada slowly stopped his lecture. A pair of curious eyes landed on Daoist Duobao, as if he was willing to listen to the details.
"Please speak."
It had to be said that even though the Golden Cicada Master had only said two words, they were filled with unprecedented charm and provocation.
"Master Golden Cicada Master, you said that only when everyone is a dragon can we cross the sea of bitterness. You also said that the world is a sea of bitterness, but if a person isn't willing to work hard and be a dragon, how can you guarantee that they will reach the other shore?
"On the other hand, we Hinayana Buddhists only need a little bit of faith. We eat vegetarian food and worship Buddha. We don't create any killing karma. Only then can we reach the Nirvana World, the Western Paradise."
The Duobao Taoist said proudly.
He knew the weaknesses of human nature all too well. In fact, many doctrines in Hinayana Buddhism were created based on the weaknesses of human nature, so that they could have more believers.
After all, there were very few people who had the heart of a gentleman. Most of them were ordinary people.
"Haha, you Hinayana Buddhists say that you can deliver all living beings from torment, but in my opinion, you're just making up some false truths to numb all living beings. It's true that the four elements are nothing, and it's the same for putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha."
"Let me ask you, why would a person who said that the world is empty still have the greed to go to the Western Pure Land?!
Moreover, if you can become a Buddha just by putting down the butcher's knife, then this Buddha is too worthless. "
The Golden Cicada Master said slowly, "The path to the Great Dao is full of difficulties and obstacles, and only when everyone is a dragon and actively solves problems can one truly escape from the sea of bitterness.
For example, if someone's entire family is killed, you tell this person that the four elements are nothing, and that he will have no more troubles if he enters Buddhism. Everything is just a test. Indeed, the person whose entire family was killed will have no more troubles, but the murderer is still at large, causing more deaths. "
"And you say that people who kill more will eventually die because of karma, but you tell these people that they can become a Buddha if they put down the butcher's knife … Isn't this a contradiction?"
The Golden Cicada Master's words were very calm, and he said it as an example so that the believers around him could all understand. When they heard the last sentence, many of the believers who wanted to join Hinayana Buddhism stopped in their tracks.
Indeed, the Hinayana Buddhism's so-called 'the four elements are nothing' was just a way to numb themselves and make them escape from life. The problems in life were not solved at all.
On the other hand, the Heavenly Dragon Sect not only taught them the heart of a gentleman, but also urged everyone to be a dragon and solve problems actively … This way, they would be able to escape from the sea of bitterness!
Soon, following the clash of doctrines between the Golden Cicada Master and the Duobao Taoist, the believers who wanted to join Hinayana Buddhism all came to the Golden Cicada Master's side, wanting to join the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
The Duobao Taoist's side was suddenly deserted, causing the Bodhisattvas and Venerables present to be embarrassed, wishing they could find a hole to hide in.
Looking at the resolute Golden Cicada Master and the believers around him, even the Duobao Taoist who had become a Saint couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat. If this continued, there would be no way to end it.
"Who taught you these words?
Why did you come to the West to promote the Heavenly Dragon Sect? "The Duobao Taoist sat cross-legged on the lotus throne and was silent for a moment before suddenly asking.
Hearing this, the Golden Cicada Master's resolute eyes flashed with a trace of fanaticism and worship. "The Golden Cicada Master came on the orders of the Ao Qing Dao Ancestor to help the people of the West escape the sea of bitterness. The reason I promoted the Heavenly Dragon Sect is because I believe that the Heavenly Dragon Sect is the only sect that can help people escape the sea of bitterness."
As soon as Golden Cicada finished speaking, all of the believers began to clap with fanatical expressions. Some of them even began to shout.
In the world of the Western city-states, the people of the West were all treated like ants. Many of them were naturally inferior to others since birth. When had anyone ever cared about them or respected them?!
Now that the Golden Cicada Master had spoken on their behalf, it was a great encouragement and encouragement to them.
It had to be said that the Golden Cicada Master had won everyone's hearts with just a few words.
"Buddha …"
Just as the Duobao Taoist was about to continue speaking, a Venerable carefully approached and whispered into the Duobao Taoist's ear.
Hearing this, the Duobao Taoist's eyes flashed with a trace of seriousness.
Today's matter could not be known by outsiders. Once it was known by outsiders, it would be an unprecedented blow to Hinayana Buddhism.
And this blow was not something that the current Hinayana Buddhism could withstand no matter what.
At this time, while they were arguing, more and more believers of the Heavenly Dragon Sect and Lesser Success Buddhism quickly approached, all wanting to take the initiative in this confrontation.
Suddenly, just as the Duobao Taoist's heart flashed with killing intent and was about to make a move, a vigorous voice suddenly echoed slowly. "Duobao Buddha, long time no see!"
The vigorous voice was not loud, but it was filled with an inexplicable magnetic force.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present couldn't help but be stunned. They were all stunned!