Chapter 493-2: Demon-Suppressing Evil-Subduing Great Vajra Pestle (2)
The Eternal Stillness Pure Land, where that Great Silence Manifest Buddha was preaching and expounding the Dharma, was the residence of the highest-level gods and Buddhas. Only those who had attained the first fruit rank, Srotapanna, were qualified to reside in the Eternal Stillness Pure Land.
Unless it was a special day such as the great Buddha preaching and expounding the Dharma, lower-ranked Buddhas were unable to go to higher-tier lands. The entire Western Pure Bliss Heaven had a strict and clear hierarchy. Where was there even the slightest trace of the freedom of a Western Paradise Pure Land?
According to the White Elephant Demon, although on the surface the Bodhisattvas and Buddhas treated one another with compassion, privately there were still factions and disputes.
Although only the White Elephant Demon remained guarding the dojo, the dojo also had a dharma-protector grand formation. As long as White Elephant sat firmly within the formation, it could possess heaven-reaching Dharma power, repel all invading enemies, and hold fast until the Bodhisattva returned.
Judging from White Elephant’s self-satisfied expression, it seemed very pleased with its job of guarding the home and watching the gate, thinking that the Bodhisattva giving it such a heavy responsibility meant she valued it greatly…
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[While speaking, the White Elephant Demon had already carried you across a cloud bridge and arrived at another grand treasure hall.]
[Though it is called a treasure hall, when you examine it with Analysis Authority, the golden Buddhist light swirling outside the hall is all wicked malice. The entire treasure hall radiates endless evil qi, as though it were the Nine Hells purgatory.]
[The White Elephant Demon says to you, Seeing that your attitude is now fairly good and that you indeed show some intent to submit, it will tell you the truth.]