As one of the first Buddhas to be born.
In terms of seniority or ability, the Golden Light Lion Play Tathagata was among the top in Yama Heaven.
Before the Saint of Douluo Heaven had yet to return to His seat, the Golden Light Lion Play Tathagata even had the qualification to go to Douluo Heaven and patrol the world in the Saint's stead.
Under His instruction, Miaoshan successfully brought her own desires under control.
However, this did not mean that Miaoshan had turned back into the Miaoshan of the past.
Because the way Miaoshan controlled her desires was by strengthening her Right Mindfulness, using Right Mindfulness to counterbalance desire.
In this regard, Miaoshan, whom Mara evaluated as "even more like a Buddha than a Buddha," truly lived up to Mara's words.
