"I see, no wonder the Three-Life Stone can illuminate the past and present."
After a brief moment of astonishment, the Celestial Erosion Monarch sighed in realization.
As previously mentioned, the Celestial Erosion Monarch is not particularly attached to the [Celestial Destiny Divine Power].
For he is fond of Wu Yao the person, rather than the identity of "Celestial Witch."
On the contrary, upon knowing Wu Yao lost the [Celestial Destiny Divine Power], the Celestial Erosion Monarch felt a subtle sense of joy.
This implies that Wu Yao will rely more on him if she encounters any troubles in the future.
This is exactly what the Celestial Erosion Monarch always yearned for.
"However, just leaving the Three-Life Stone there seems quite improper!"
Not knowing the Three-Life Stone is the [Celestial Destiny Divine Power] would be fine.
But once aware of this, the Celestial Erosion Monarch becomes increasingly concerned as he observes the Three-Life Stone.
If this thing is stolen or misused, the trouble it causes will be no less than those magical treasures Li Boyang possesses.
"Knowing destiny, understanding dust affinity, that’s precisely the best usage of ’Celestial Destiny Divine Power.’"
"Or do you, like these Gods, believe that such level of Divine Power can only be used by those powerful and noble beings?"
With a single remark from Wu Yao, the Celestial Erosion Monarch was successfully rendered speechless.
Needless to say, both Wu Yao and Li Boyang are dedicated to spreading magical treasures and divine artifacts to everyone.
Just for the sake of his goodwill in Wu Yao’s eyes.
The Celestial Erosion Monarch couldn’t possibly admit this was his most genuine thought.
"I suddenly discover, since your rebirth, you seem to become more adept at toying with people’s hearts."
As the Celestial Erosion Monarch was puzzled about how to respond, he turned and saw Wu Yao snickering.
Clearly, Wu Yao’s previous words were deliberately teasing the Celestial Erosion Monarch.
"Toying with people’s hearts?"
"This expression is rather fascinating."
Covering her mouth with a light chuckle, Wu Yao continued without concern.
"Unfortunately, this world has those far more skilled in playing with people’s hearts."
"Do you think I am right?"
"The Demon King from the Six Desire Heavens? Or perhaps the Buddha?"
Upon hearing Wu Yao’s words, the Celestial Erosion Monarch’s face changed instantly, his gaze alertly scanning the surroundings.
He then noticed, unbeknownst to him, the line of souls waiting for reincarnation had somehow stopped.
And near the Beyond-the-World Flower by the Forgetfulness River.
Ghosts were trembling, not daring to take another step forward.
Because by the bridge, a spirit body distinctly different from others stood silently with its head lowered.
Only after Wu Yao pointed out its identity, did it slowly lift its head.
"Whether Demon King or Buddha, they are merely titles from the outside world."
Accompanied by the low and hoarse voice, the Celestial Erosion Monarch saw the being’s appearance clearly.
The spirit body was entirely white, yet faintly emitting a slight golden glow, with a halo vaguely visible behind its head.
But compared to its appearance and attire, the unwavering sorrow and compassion on its face were more attention-catching.
"In this Underworld, I am just an ordinary soul."
"I want to go for reincarnation, this shouldn’t violate the rules set by Emperor Fengdu, right?"
Seemingly speaking to Wu Yao, the Celestial Erosion Monarch felt the Buddha’s sidelong glance was scanning him.
"You’re following the procedure, I naturally won’t trouble you."
"But you’re intentionally concealing your identity, which makes me a bit suspicious of your intentions."
Dropping the compassion and benevolence in front of other souls, Wu Yao fixated her gaze on the Buddha.
"As the ruler of a Buddha Country, what does your Buddha Country lack, that you want to reincarnate to the present world?"
Faced with Wu Yao’s query, the sorrow on the Buddha’s face deepened.
"Precisely because it has everything, I long more for the present world."
"The Ancient Buddha created the Six Desire Heavens and bestowed upon us free will, yet never thought to oversee us."
"In the Buddha Country, I chant scriptures and preach, unknown to Him, to you, or to sentient beings."
"Since none of you come, then I will cross over, thus I’ve come here."
Upon hearing this, Wu Yao and the Celestial Erosion Monarch exchanged glances, noting the astonishment in each other’s eyes.
They understood the demons and Buddhas of the Six Desire Heavens better than those outside.
Though embodiments of all beings’ desires and Right Mindfulness, few escape their own obsessions despite Li Boyang granting them free will.
Let alone expressing one’s intentions as clearly as the present Buddha.
With more thoughts and a meticulous mind, Wu Yao even suspected if this Buddha might be a Pathfinder from another time and space?
"Do you truly want to reincarnate?"
"You must know reincarnation means giving up everything you possess now."
"Identity, status, abilities, and memories, none can be retained."
"Moreover, don’t assume you can recover past life memories after reincarnation."
"For even if you reacquire past memories, they won’t belong to you anymore."
At this point, the present Wu Yao can speak with considerable empathy.
"You will forever become someone else’s fragment of memory, a memory perhaps too forgotten by them."
"So before you drink Granny Meng’s soup, think twice before making a decision!"
Listening to Wu Yao’s counsel, the sorrow on the Buddha’s face seemed to fade, yet his eyes grew brighter.
"Exactly for this reason, I’ve come here."
"Despite the Buddha Country having everything, it’s excessively illusory."
After a slight pause, the Buddha continued in a lowered tone.
"We Buddhas are born in the Buddha Country, embodying Right Mindfulness, contrary to the demons beyond heaven."
"Thus, Buddhas venture to Outer Heaven, attempting to use Right Mindfulness to cultivate those demons, ceasing their interference in the present world."
"But I always felt this wasn’t the Ancient Buddha’s original intention for creating us."
With a deep sigh, the Buddha’s following words once more stunned Wu Yao and the Celestial Erosion Monarch.
"I wasn’t among the first born Buddhas, hence unclear about what occurred in the Six Desire Heavens..."
"Why does the timeline in the Six Desire Heavens differ so drastically?"
"Why do the demons beyond heaven mock us as ’frogs in a well’?"
"Why do the first generation Buddhas and Ming Kings have such deep reservations about the ’Ancient Buddha’s existence?"
"Without addressing these mysteries, even if all demons beyond heaven are cultivated, it won’t resolve my inner perplexity."
"Since other Buddhas aren’t willing or daring to take this first step, then let it be me!"
"I am willing to become the first Buddha to enter reincarnation, paving the way for successors."
"If after reincarnation, ’I’ really can retrieve this memory, I hope he can find the answer then."
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