In an inexplicable space, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and several others were watching the scenes happening in the center of the earth through a screen.
When they saw that Tathagata Buddha was not tempted by them, everyone could not help but frown slightly.
To be honest, they really want to draw Tathagata Buddha into their own camp.
After all, Tathagata Buddha was the master of Buddhism back then, and his research on the power of faith must have far surpassed that of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. If he were in charge of the underworld, then the acquisition of the power of faith in the underworld would be twice the result with half the effort.
In addition, there is a more important point. The first time they stepped into the underworld, they discovered that Tathagata Buddha was the Lord of the World.
This is an existence beyond the Golden Immortal Realm. To be honest, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and others are very eager and envious of such an existence.
The reason why these people are like this, looking like they have merged with the Queen of Pingxin, is not really because they are willing. They are simply forced by the Queen of Pingxin to blend in.
Their current identity, strictly speaking, is just a split soul of Empress Pingxin. Empress Pingxin has complete power of life and death over them. Naturally, they are unwilling to talk to Tathagata Buddha about this.
They just hope that Tathagata Buddha, coveting the power they have, can also become the split soul of Empress Pingxin under the persuasion of themselves and others.
Now, Empress Pingxin is sleeping. When Empress Pingxin wakes up, she will be happy to find that they have tricked a world lord into becoming her split soul.
Of course, there are still some darker thoughts in this. After all, in the Three Realms, although Tathagata Buddha was the master of Buddhism, the gap between him and them was not big, but now they have become prisoners.
But the Tathagata Buddha went one step further and became the Lord of the world, and from then on he attained greatness and was free.
To be honest, such a result would make anyone mentally unbalanced.
Faintly, they also want to turn Tathagata Buddha into an existence like them, so that they can comfort themselves in their hearts.
Look, it’s not because we are afraid of death that we were refined into separate souls by Queen Pingxin. Queen Pingxin is really too powerful. Even Tathagata Buddha, the Lord of the World, can’t do anything, so what can they do?
Of course, Tathagata Buddha did not know about these psychological activities. He followed this strange life form and observed and browsed in the huge underworld.
Compared with the prosperity of the four major continents, this place seems more lifeless, but it has to be said that this is the last pure land that has not been polluted by the ideas of the Ming Dynasty.
It is precisely because of this that Tathagata Buddha was still reluctant to leave even though he knew that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in front of him might have ill intentions towards him.
This was the last place he could choose.
If you miss this place, although the Three Realms are huge, there will be no room for him.
It was no longer possible for him to complete the task assigned to him by Daozu.
And he also knew very well how terrifying his former master was. If he really couldn't fulfill his master's requirements, he would really kill himself.
Moreover, Tathagata Buddha also knew very well that among the power of laws absorbed by Taozu, something must have been planted by Taozu. Once he disobeyed, he would probably be punished immediately with life worse than death.
"However, the strength of the underworld is obviously beyond expectations. I can't handle it on my own. I still need the master to step in." Tathagata Buddha thought in his heart and was already communicating with Taoist ancestors with his thoughts.
Soon a consciousness came to this place from the ethereal void.
Immediately, Empress Pingxin woke up inexplicably from her deep sleep.
After all, this is the arrival of the consciousness of heaven from the three realms to the underworld. Even if there is only a trace of it, how can Empress Pingxin not feel it.
She was in seclusion to stabilize her cultivation. She came out of seclusion in an instant and appeared in the sky above the underworld the next moment.
This is an empty place as dark as ink, with countless ghostly auras buried inside. These ghostly auras are exactly what the dead ghosts have left behind in the entire underworld for countless thousands of years.
Among these ghostly auras, Empress Pingxin stepped forward, and countless ghostly auras swirled around her behind her. It looked like a giant beast with teeth and claws, trying to devour all the people in front of her alive.
In front of her, Daozu's figure slowly appeared in the void.
Different from a hundred years ago, the Dao Ancestor now has an entity.
In other words, he has found his own anchor point and his strength is rapidly recovering.
"Empress Pingxin, long time no see." Daozu said with a smile as he looked at the woman in black clothes in front of him, almost completely wrapping herself in black clothes.
Empress Pingxin's expression couldn't be clearly seen, and her face was a little cold.
"What are you doing in my territory?" Empress Pingxin asked with a frown.
He thought that he and Daozu had reached a tacit agreement, that is, there was no conflict between the two parties. She would only run her underworld, and Daozu would only run the four major continents. There would be no conflict of interest between the two parties.
At least that will be the case for a few hundred years.
"Hingxin, is this your attitude when meeting me, an old acquaintance?" The smile on Daozu's face did not diminish at all. He couldn't help but pause for a moment before saying: "The reason why I came here is very simple, that is, to unite.
To deal with the Ming Empire in four major continents."
"Huh?" The expression on Lady Pingxin's face was a little confused.
Of course he knew about the Ming Empire. Before it completely retreated into the underworld, the Ming Empire was so famous that it seemed to have become another major force besides heaven, Buddhism, Taoism, and the underworld.
But that's all. After all, both Buddhism and Taoism have extremely profound foundations, so how can they be grasped by the other side?
The other party even controlled the entire four continents, which sounds a bit ridiculous no matter how you hear it.
"Don't believe it, just send people to investigate. In the Three Realms nowadays, there is no one who can compete with the Ming Empire. Even part of the Taoist sect has completely surrendered to the Ming Empire." Daozu said.
He was not exaggerating when he said this.
This is indeed the case in the Three Realms now. Although he woke up a few years ago, he was not able to play much of a role. He could only use his own reputation a hundred thousand years ago to frighten the opponent. But now
No one in the Three Realms today is a fool, and no one can be deterred by mere shock.
Even his previous incarnation, Taishang Laojun, was only frightened for a moment. When he reacted, the old guy hid directly in the Ming Empire and never showed up in the Three Realms again.
And Taishang Laojun is not an exception. In the entire three realms and four major continents, there are probably more than 30 powerful people in the Golden Immortal Realm who have taken refuge in the Ming Dynasty in recent years, including even the Twelve Golden Immortals before Kunlun Mountain.
For example, Yang Jian's master, Yuding Zhenren, was persuaded by his apprentice to enter the Ming Dynasty and start a new Taoism.
Of course, there is a reason why Da Ming is indeed more attractive, but it is also because of his awakening.
Tao Ancestor is very self-aware. If he does not wake up, then the entire Tao sect is willing to make him an ancestor. Whoever dares to slander him will probably be suppressed by the entire Tao sect.
But when he really woke up, the attitudes of those disciples and grandchildren who had repeatedly called him Dao Ancestor immediately became ambiguous.
Some even directly chose to escape from his sight.
Even those who did not escape, most chose to huddle in the Kunlun Mountains without helping each other.
Daozu didn't feel much surprise about this situation. He didn't expect that he would wake up so early.
In his original plan, he would wait until he slowly absorbed the power of the laws of the three realms and completely succeeded in seizing the body before waking up.
When the time comes, he will be the most powerful lord of the world as soon as he wakes up. No one in the Three Realms can take out the palm of his hand. After all, no matter how the golden immortals in the Three Realms fight for power, they cannot affect the entire Three Realms.
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What's more, before he fell asleep, he also created the Zhoutian Star Formation, such an immortal formation. In this way, the enterprising spirit of these immortals in the three realms will naturally not be too serious.
But it was a pity that the plan could not keep up with the changes. The sudden appearance of the Ming Empire completely disrupted his entire rhythm.
Not only was he like a thief, constantly stealing the power of laws that originally belonged to the Three Realms to that other world bit by bit, he even obtained the status of the Human Emperor and received the blessing of the will of heaven in the Three Realms.
It was the will of heaven that had not been taken away by me before.
Perhaps this is also the last struggle of the will of heaven against itself!
Of course, no matter what the reason is, in today's Three Realms, the Ming Empire has indeed become a force that cannot be ignored.
This was especially true after the Buddhist attack failed and the ravages doubled.
Over the years, Daozu has been paying attention to every detail of the Ming Empire. He discovered that this empire does have some tricks. This is an empire that is almost impossible to break from the outside.
Even if he uses all the power he can mobilize now, I'm afraid it's still not enough to deal with the Ming Empire.
This is also the reason why he has been quietly watching the development of the Ming Empire and has been silent.
Until now, Tathagata Buddha entered the underworld and found that the underworld had completely changed.
Daozu was keenly aware of the opportunity, an opportunity to completely solve the worries of the Ming Empire.
"Then what do you want me to do?" Empress Pingxin didn't have much expression in response to Daozu's remarks. She calmly looked at Daozu in front of her and asked with a smile.
One hundred thousand years ago, it was this Taoist ancestor who suppressed himself in the underworld and took charge of the six paths of reincarnation for him. At the same time, he also completed the most important part of the entire Zhoutian star formation.
But now, the same Taoist ancestor from back then was begging for herself. Thinking of this, Empress Pingxin suddenly felt a happy feeling in her heart that her great revenge had been avenged.
"Of course we will unite to destroy the Ming Empire." Daozu said with a smile.
"How to do it specifically?" Empress Pingxin asked again.
"Completely draw out the power of the laws of the entire Three Realms, turning the four major continents into a world where the extraordinary has been eliminated, or let's turn the Three Realms into a world with only extremely low force."
"I heard Tathagata say that in a world like this, it is easiest to develop the belief in gods." Daozu said with a smile.
Hearing what Taozu said, Empress Pingxin couldn't help but feel stunned.
The extraordinary world of low martial arts is not only a paradise for gods, but also a world for ghosts.
This is definitely beneficial to her.
But is such a thing humanly possible?
"Don't worry, it's up to me to do this. I can reveal some things to you. I'm actually already doing this. The impact will spread to the entire Three Realms immediately. You just have to wait and see."
As if seeing through Empress Pingxin's doubts, Daozu spoke confidently.
"What do you need me to do?" Empress Pingxin was silent for a moment before speaking.
"It's very simple. Let Tathagata Buddha enter the underworld, manage the entire underworld affairs for you, and develop Buddhism, just like the Lord of Hell of the Ten Palaces back then." Daozu said.
Hearing this, Empress Pingxin couldn't help but frown.
Nowadays, his ghosts are in charge of the underworld. If their positions are removed rashly, they will inevitably have no objections.
Although they are now their separate souls, they also have independent thoughts. Empress Pingxin still has to consider their feelings.
"It's not good to have a single family. How about this? Let him, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and King Yama take charge of the affairs of the underworld. Major matters can be discussed with each other. What do you think, Taoist Patriarch?"
"Okay, let's do it like this." When Tathagata Buddha heard this, he immediately grinned.
Although he did not completely capture the entire underworld as expected, it is already very rare to be able to intervene in the entire underworld affairs.
He also believes that with his ability, it is only a matter of time before he can completely control this place.
"Oh no, this old bald donkey is probably going to have to stop here." Sun Wukong, who had been following Tathagata Buddha, vaguely heard the arrangements above, and his expression suddenly changed.
Daozu was already extremely fearful to them, and now they needed to have another Empress Pingxin, as well as an entire underworld.
To be honest, such a configuration and lineup made even the always bold Sun Wukong feel a little scared.
He realized that the news was very important and needed to be reported to Emperor Zhu as soon as possible.
In addition, now that the face of the underworld has been seen, Sun Wukong no longer stops, and speeds towards the gate of hell in a flash.
"Boom!" The golden immortal-level defensive formation was directly destroyed by Sun Wukong from inside. Even before leaving, Sun Wukong even waved his pen and left the words "Sun Wukong is here" on the gate of hell.
Then he smiled towards the gate of hell, and his figure disappeared after a few ups and downs.
"Sun Wukong?"
"This is a person from the Ming Empire. Why did he appear in the underworld?" Tathagata Buddha couldn't help but frown after receiving the news, secretly thinking that this matter might not be so easy to solve.