"What is the Ancient Buddha's opinion?"
Fu Chen's gaze was gentle as he looked at Chen Yuan with a warm smile and said softly, "Chen Yuan, being one of the Buddhas on the Wrathful Lotus Platform in the 'Pure Land of Bliss', and also a disciple of the General, should naturally receive some care."
"Oh?" The General glanced at him. "Is that what the Ancient Buddha thinks?"
"Then what does 'care' entail?"
"The positions of Bodhisattva and Arhat on Spirit Mountain are limited. Our 'Pure Land of Bliss' should favor those who can excel, thus..." Fu Chen paused briefly, then continued warmly with a smile:
"How about we temporarily let Chen Yuan inherit the Arhat position on the Wrathful Lotus Platform, and after cultivating by the General's side for a period, you can make another decision."
These words were no less than a thunderous explosion within the small Buddhist hall, leaving Gu Ying and others speechless, staring at Fu Chen in astonishment.
Even Chen Yuan himself had decided to give up the Lotus Platform to serve alongside the "General". Why did Fu Chen still say this?
If the "General" truly accepted Fu Chen's suggestion, wouldn't that mean the Wrathful Lotus Platform belonging to Tianyuan Continent would be Chen Yuan's?
And Chen Yuan could also cultivate by the "General's" side... It's all good fortune!
Zhou Guanwu merely smiled without speaking, glancing at the gentle and jade-like Ancient Buddha Fu Chen, his peripheral vision catching Chen Yuan's expression, causing him to chuckle inwardly.
This nephew of his indeed has good fortune.
Zhou Guanwu also coveted the Arhat position on the Lotus Platform, but he knew one thing—very early on, the "General" had already decided on the candidate for it!
It wasn't anyone else, it was the one who died at the hands of the Great Master, the "Old Strategist" Yang Huan!
Therefore, he had long since given up hope for the Wrathful Lotus Platform's ownership. The reason he wanted Chen Yuan to inherit the position was... for Chen Yi!
Being killed by Chen Yi was the greatest humiliation Zhou Guanwu had faced since joining the 'Pure Land of Bliss'!
Thinking of his origins, Zhou Guanwu was a descendant of the Zhou Family of Duke Jingye, successfully taking over the title, a disciple of the Heaven-Flipping Dao on Wuliang Mountain, and after the Battle of Beixiong Pass, he became the Sect Master of Bai Shen Sect, commanding the Wei Dynasty's Evil Demons through the machinations of "Pure Sky"...
It can be said that from birth until the turmoil in the Buddhist sects, Zhou Guanwu was a prominent figure on Tianyuan Continent.
For such a figure to be slain by Chen Yi... Haha, Zhou Guanwu couldn't wish more than to go back and wipe out the entire Chen Family!
Chen Yuan showed a peculiar expression. He ignored the thoughts and hostility of the people from the 'Pure Land of Bliss' around him, his gaze falling on Fu Chen.
Even though he wasn't adept at scheming, he clearly understood that he had been put on the spot by Fu Chen.
He didn't understand why this "Great Void Buddhachu," Fu Chen, from Kyoto Prefecture, would act .
It was at this moment that the General glanced around, and before anyone else could speak, he smiled and said:
"What the Ancient Buddha Fu Chen said... aligns perfectly with my intentions."
With that, the General glanced backward and signaled, "Yimu, from today, take Chen Yuan with you to cultivate."
"Yes, Master!" Yimu bowed slightly, keeping his head down, concealing any unusual expression, though a trace of displeasure flickered in his eyes.
He also couldn't understand why the Ancient Buddha Fu Chen did this. Clearly, Chen Yuan had been following his expectations to cultivate by the General's side naturally leaving the Wrathful Lotus Platform...
But regardless of his thoughts, in front of the "General", he dared not show them at all.
Chen Yuan, don't assume that the Wrathful Arhat position is so easy to obtain. Even with the support of Ancient Buddha Fu Chen, it doesn't mean others will give up!
As Yimu got up, he smiled at Chen Yuan and waved, "Junior Brother, why don't you quickly come thank our Master?"
For a moment, everyone's gaze turned to Chen Yuan, some confused, some hostile, and some friendly.
Gu Ying sighed softly and patted Chen Yuan's shoulder, "Since it's the will of the General and Ancient Buddha Fu Chen, go ahead."
Zhou Guanwu transmitted a sound, "Don't hesitate!"
The Earth Monk looked at Chen Yuan with a sneering expression, the wrinkles on his face forming sinister ravines.
Others might not know, but this monk who had cultivated in the Buddhist sects since childhood knew the importance of the Bodhisattva and Arhat positions —they are the Buddhist inheritance that was highly contested even on the Ancient Spirit Mountain!
Moreover, on the Ancient Spirit Mountain, all Ancient Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhat positions, along with the Lotus Platforms, are limited in number.
Once you inherit a position and a Lotus Platform, even if the subsequent possessors have profound Buddhist teachings and extraordinary cultivation, it's tough to gain another position on Spirit Mountain.
For Chen Yuan to temporarily hold the Wrathful Arhat position, his success isn't short of achieving a Buddha's golden body...
Chen Yuan was silent for a moment before stepping forward, bowing to the General and Fu Chen:
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The General nodded with a smile and gestured, "You mustn't slack off when following your Master in cultivation from now on."
"I understand, Master."
With that, Chen Yuan stood behind the General, quietly watching everyone present alongside Yimu.
In this way, he was under two, above hundreds, even above more than a hundred Great Powers of the Divine Power Realm.
However, now that Chen Yuan stood in this position, he found his mind difficult to comprehend.
From childhood to now, he had never received such attention.
During the grab-selection ceremony, the limelight was on Chen Yi, when Duke Wuan went north to guard the frontier, Emperor Wei embraced Chen Yi, and even on the martial world's "Young Heroes List", the one ranked ahead was also Chen Yi...
And he, Chen Yuan—had always been unnoticed.
The only time he barely stood out was when taking over the title of Duke Jingye, visiting the imperial court to meet Emperor Wei.
But compared to the civil servants and military generals back then and the numerous Great Powers present now, it was like heaven and earth, utterly incomparable.