Chapter 244 - 228: Settle Down and Take Profits When Things Improve_2
Only to see Acala raising his palm, and a Lotus Platform fell onto the table. This Lotus Platform had twelve petals; although it was not comparable to the Innate Twelve-Grades Lotus Platform, it was definitely not a mundane item either—it could match the Jade Ruyi held by the Leader of the Heaven-Penetrating Sect. If the Sect Hierarch were to bring out the Four Swords of Celestial Slaying, then Tathagata truly would have no way out, but that would not achieve the effect of a slap in the face. After all, with such a precious Magical Treasure as the Four Swords of Celestial Slaying, what could possibly match it?
The Leader of the Heaven-Penetrating Sect nodded and said, "Good, Acala’s Lotus Platform is indeed not a common item, and it can match my Ruyi."
The Leader of the Heaven-Penetrating Sect naturally possessed the Mixed Yuan Meditation Mat and had no desire for this Lotus Platform; if he won, he could simply give it away to the Emperor of Eternal Life.
Those present at the scene were shocked to see the stakes between Buddhism and Daoism getting higher and higher, and they also felt a sense of anticipation.
If it came down to individual strength, the Daoist side was a bit stronger than the Buddhist sect, but when it came to numbers, the Buddhist side was too terrifying with the Three Thousand Buddhas, Infinite Bodhisattvas, and clouds of Vajra... The more ants, the quicker the elephant is consumed, let alone facing so many Bodhisattva-class powerhouses.
The Emperor of Eternal Life placed the two sections of the Nine Heavens Divine Wood at the entrance of the Louguan’s earthen floor, and said to the Medicine Buddha, "Please go ahead!"
He took out two incense sticks, lit them, and inserted them into the ground, saying with a laugh, "Let these two incense sticks be the measure: on one hand, to quicken the growth of the Divine Wood, and on the other, not to let the ash of the incense sticks fall. If the ash falls, it shall be deemed a loss."
The Medicine Buddha responded with a sound of agreement, accepting the challenge. Since it was the grand opening ceremony of the Louguan, it was most appropriate to use this method of literary competition. If they were to fight physically, it would be somewhat contrary to decorum.
The two parties stood in front of the two sections of the Nine Heavens Divine Wood. This Divine Wood was an extremely precious natural treasure, and it was quite difficult to grow. To quicken its maturity was a significant test of the two individuals’ Wood-attribute True Qi manipulation skills.