Chapter 910
Blue Star Xia calendar, 9,500 years, Lingqing Star
More than a hundred years ago, Xuan Fa gathered the high-ranking members of Lingqing Star’s Buddhist community to discuss how to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Some suggested that Buddhist principles should change with the times.
This idea was met with much opposition, but also with support; the opponents raised the banner of Buddha Master, declaring that Buddha Master must not be disrespectfully treated and that his words and actions should be strictly followed as the ultimate truth.
The supporters also had strong arguments, providing various examples to show that Buddhism is not unchanging. Great monks throughout history have interpreted Buddhist teachings and added their own thoughts, resulting in different versions of Buddhist scriptures with completely different meanings. Moreover, there are also true Buddhas with profound skills who have passed down scriptures, becoming part of Buddhist theory.
The supporters and opponents argued continuously, almost coming to blows, until Xuan Fa and others intervened, resulting in an unhappy conclusion to the debate.
However, this meeting left a deep impact; those high monks who supported reforming Buddhist theory were greatly disappointed in Xuan Fa and others. They felt that the situation of Buddhism on Lingqing Star was dire, with enemies watching closely, and that if the Buddhist community could not even organize itself internally, how could they resist a major enemy attack? Would they have to seek help from other Star Domains?
Disappointed in Xuan Fa and others, these individuals ultimately decided to take action themselves.
Disguised as ordinary people, they entered the lower levels of society to conduct research on Lingqing Star’s community.
After conducting thorough research, they became very familiar with the situation of ordinary people, low-level cultivators, and mid-level cultivators. At this moment, Lingqing Star was no longer the same as when they first occupied it. Most cultivators who received blessings from Blue Star either died in battle or became enlightened. The new generation of cultivators no longer had a strong impression of Blue Star, and it even became more of a legend.