"This is a sarira."
In the Water Curtain Cave, the Golden Cicada passed the sarira to the Monkey King.
The North Star Emperor followed closely behind and apologized to the Monkey King.
He was unable to stop the East Coming Buddha Ancestor from snatching the little monk away. Although he did not know about it beforehand, it was still a pity.
"It's alright, this has nothing to do with you."
Monkey King replied.
"What should we do next?"
Mighty Miracle God asked.
"Mind your own business."
The Monkey King replied, "When the time is right, I will tell you."
Everyone was stunned. After retreating from the Water Curtain Cave, they started to talk about their setbacks.
"I've never heard of a relic and a reincarnated body existing at the same time."
Mighty Miracle God asked North Star with curiosity, "God, what kind of person is the Revered One?"
"Never heard of it."
The North Star Emperor replied. That person was definitely someone who had lived even longer than him.
"Taishang Laojun definitely knows."
"I know."
A timid voice answered. Everyone looked over and saw that it was the tiger demon monarch.
"You know?"
"I read it in this book."
The tiger demon monarch took out a book. Everyone looked at the book and saw the words "Talkative Buddha" written on the cover.
Everyone fell silent.
"Has this day finally come?"
"I knew Qing Yuanzi was a courageous person!"
"Look at what's written inside!"
Someone urged the tiger demon monarch to flip open the book. God Gouchen also looked over.
On the first page of the book, there was a drawing of a baby with an indomitable spirit, and below it was an introduction.
Many, many years ago, the Gautama Buddha was born on the night of the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, when the stars rose at midnight. As soon as he was born, he took seven big steps as soon as he was born. Then, he pointed to the sky and the earth with one hand and said, "Between heaven and earth, I am the only one!"
Buddha's actions had attracted the attention of a passing Revered One who thought, "This child will definitely become a great person."
"Well written!"
Mighty Miracle God was overjoyed. "Let's burn incense for Qing Yuanzi next year!"
Everyone shook their heads. "There's no need for next year. Let's send him off tomorrow!"
"Truly a brave warrior!"
North Star praised Qing Yuanzi in his heart.
Buddhist Qi was boiling on the Spirit Mountain.
In the Mahavira Hall, the Buddha was chanting scriptures. The hall was silent as everyone looked at the young monk in the middle.
The scriptures that flew out of the Buddha's mouth surrounded him, and together with the seven relics that were emitting golden light, they shone brilliantly on the monk.
"So the seven relics that the Buddha brought were all to awaken the Revered One of the World."
Manjushri said, "I thought he wanted to use it for himself."
"Not just you."
The other Bodhisattvas said.
Everyone thought that the relics were tools to strengthen the Buddha's power, but they didn't expect that the Buddha was actually using them to awaken this Revered One of the World.
The Bodhisattvas couldn't help but be curious about the identity of the seven relics that were instilled into one person.
Everyone looked at the little monk in the center of the hall. His corporeal body had absorbed the power of the Sarira and was gradually growing at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into a pale-faced youth.
"Amitabha."
He suddenly spoke and opened his eyes. In a split second, Buddhist light shone, revealing a pair of eyes that had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
The Ancestral Buddha stopped chanting, "After countless reincarnations, welcome back, Ugra Buddha."
"I have wholeheartedly slept and never cared about the affairs of the world, so why did you pull me back?"
The youth stood up and bowed towards Tathagata, "Ancestral Buddha, long time no see."
"Long time no see."
Tathagata nodded slightly, "I also didn't want to disturb you, but the promised person has appeared."
"Promised person?"
The Revered One of the World was stunned, and then he seemed to understand something. He turned and looked out of the Hall of Great Strength.
Endless Buddhist light gathered in front of him. The Revered One of the World used his dharma eyes and looked out. The dragon energy in the north was boiling, and its aura was like a rainbow, as if it was going to tear the sky apart.
The Revered One of the World revealed a shocked expression.
"The Three Realms … is incubating."
His heart was filled with shock. What exactly happened while he was in slumber?
"Ancestral Buddha, why did such a huge change happen in the Three Realms?"
The Revered One of the World asked.
"A divergent appeared in the mortal world."
Tathagata replied, "He wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace and stole the Heavenly Emperor Jade Seal."
He briefly recounted what the Monkey King had done.
After listening, the Revered One of the World couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
"There's actually such a powerful variable."
After a long time, the Revered One of the World sighed, "How long has it been since that demon monkey was born?"
"A hundred years."
"A hundred years!"
The Revered One of the World couldn't believe his ears.
To immortals and buddhas, a hundred years was just a blink of an eye.
In this blink of an eye, that Monkey King achieved a feat that couldn't be achieved in tens of thousands of years?
"What's the background of that Monkey King?"
The Revered One of the World asked.
The Ancestral Buddha didn't mention the birth of the Monkey King. There didn't seem to be anything to say about it.
"The Monkey King has no parents, and was raised by the heavens and the earth."
The Ancestral Buddha said.
"Then it's fate."
The Revered One of the World revealed a solemn expression.
For such a person to have such talent, his every move would definitely be as if the heavens were helping him. He would be extremely difficult to deal with.
"You woke me up, but I can't deal with him."
The Revered One of the World continued.
Although he came from outside the Three Realms, in terms of sacred arts, he was far from the Ancestral Buddha.
"I want to borrow the Revered One's wisdom to deal with him."
Tathagata said.
The World Supreme nodded. "That's simple. What do you want to know?"
"Back then, when I set foot on the Spirited Mountain, you told me that I didn't need to pursue bliss. This place is bliss."
Buddha asked, "Are there any calamities outside the Three Realms?"
"So that's how it is. This is your chance to defeat the Monkey King."
The Revered One of the World understood.
It would be difficult for the Buddha to stop the Monkey King with his strength, so he could only rely on his intelligence. Perhaps the information from outside the Three Realms could change the situation.
"Your speculation is correct. It is not peaceful outside the Three Realms."
The Honored One of the World replied, "Once the people of the world know the truth, they will definitely not be with that Monkey King."
The Ancestral Buddha nodded. "If that's the case, that would be for the best."
"The Three Realms is a paradise."
The Honored One of the World continued, "Once we leave, all living beings will turn into ashes. The calamity that awaits us outside isn't something we can deal with."
"What calamity is it?"
The Ancestral Buddha asked.
The World Honored One glanced at him. "Do you remember when you were born?"
"Of course I remember."
The Ancestral Buddha nodded.
"The moment you were born, the sky was filled with Buddhist radiance."
The Honored One of the World smiled. "Take seven steps in each direction and raise your hand to proclaim: 'In the heavens and under the heavens, I am the most venerable, I am the most victorious. I will resolve the troubles of the Three Realms.'"
Laughter resounded in the Hall of Great Strength.
The Ancestral Buddha glanced at the Buddhas in the hall. Instantly, no one dared to laugh anymore.
The Honored One of the World asked, "Do you know why you said those words?"
The Ancestral Buddha didn't understand. "Is there a need for a reason?"
"Then the reason …"
The Honored One of the World answered, "It is the answer from outside the Three Realms."
"You asked what the calamity is. Then I will answer you …"
The Honored One of the World lowered his eyelids and said, "The calamity is like the Buddhas ascending the True Path to attain enlightenment …"
The Ancestral Buddha suddenly stood up.