Chapter 236 - 223: Open Rivalry and Secret Struggles of Wit
The Buddhist Enlightened Ones and Daoist True Persons had all accepted Laozi’s invitation to attend the opening ceremony at the Louguan Sect.
If it had been an ordinary sect’s inauguration, perhaps only a handful of people would have come, but this time, the invitations were issued by a Saint, who would dare not show face? It was like the Jade Emperor hosting a Peaches of Immortality banquet; groups of Immortals and All Buddhas were eager to be the first to arrive. Receiving an invitation was an honor in itself.
Many came to join in the excitement, and many came with the intention to fight. With numerous Buddhist experts and countless Taoist Golden Immortals, the ensuing battle would indeed make it unclear who would come out on top or who would stand higher than whom?
The Ox Demon King and others came purely for the excitement, a rare grand gathering not to be missed. Except for those from the Demon Path who dared not show their faces, almost all Loose Cultivators and Demon Immortals were present, almost everyone of note.
Daoist Equal to Heaven looked toward the Five Great Wisdom Kings, pondering secretly, "Did not expect Rulai Buddha to send the bodies of all Five Great Wisdom Kings. Just don’t know if Mahavairocana and his true body will come."
For the opening of Louguan, invitations were widely sent out to prominent figures in Buddhism, virtually all received the invitation. Tathagata’s invitation was undoubtedly expected, it was just a question of when Tathagata would come.
The Child attendants of the Louguan Sect had already arranged tables in the square early on. With thousands of guests, it would be impossible for all to enter the Daoist temple, so tables were set up in the square. Then, the various Buddhas Ancestor and True Persons were invited to take their seats, and they were served immortal teas, immortal wines, and precious fruits.
After all, the Louguan Sect was established with the planning and support of Laojun behind the scenes, so it could not possibly be shabby. The food served was extremely precious.
Daoist Equal to Heaven, Yang Jian, Lu Dongbin, Unibrow Taoist, Chen Tuan, and Zhang Junshi sat at the same table, being old acquaintances, after all.
The five Great Emperors from the Heavenly Court sat together at one table, while the six Demon Kings from Flower-Fruit Mountain naturally sat at another, with those familiar with each other gathering at the same tables.
Daoist Equal to Heaven couldn’t help but laugh, "This is quite like attending a banquet in the mortal world, just waiting for the dishes to be served."