Golden light filled the sky as auspicious clouds billowed forth, showering down a vibrant rain. At last, a magnificent Pure Land materialized, with a great Buddha seated within.
DONG!
A melodious bell toll came from the deepest part of the Pure Land, yet only Lü Yang could hear it. Even Empress Xiao, who was lying right beside him, was completely unaware.
In a daze, he seemed to see the Cloud Sea Golden Buddha within the Pure Land, looking toward him from across an immeasurable distance. Its body was formed from a dense, endless multitude of Monks, who now all shared the same expression, performed the same action, and spoke with the same voice:
"Amitabha!"
The Buddha's Name reverberated, striking Lü Yang's head like a great hammer. Yet he stood his ground, his expression completely unwavering.
'The five-thousand-year taboo... It's poisonous, but it's also a truly great opportunity.'
