Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 540: Wutian Penetrates the Heavenly Dao’s Void

Randeng Buddha's words indeed surprised both Tathagata and Maitreya.

The significance of being a Three-World Buddha is well-known among all the beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths.

If the Three-World Buddhas were to go to the Demon Realm together, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Amitabha, our three presences represent, firstly, the determination of our Buddhist Sect, and secondly, by not summoning various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to accompany us, it also shows that we have no intention of starting a war with the Demon Realm. As such, this approach is most proper," Randeng Buddha explained calmly to the surprised expressions of Tathagata and Maitreya.

The explanation made Tathagata Buddha and Maitreya Buddha ponder briefly before nodding their heads in agreement.

Randeng Buddha's words indeed made sense!

The gathering of Three-World Buddhas could indeed demonstrate the determination of the Buddhist Sect, but not bringing along the forces of the sect to the Demon Realm also showed that they had no immediate desire to ignite a great Buddhist-Demon war.

Moreover, with such an assembly heading to retrieve Xuanzang and his group, it could be expected that no one would dare to take them lightly.

Having reached a consensus, and with the opinions of the Three-World Buddhas unified, there was no time to waste, and naturally, there was no intention to delay.

Randeng Buddha gently extended his finger and waved, tearing open the void as if splitting it directly, revealing a spatial passageway.

Immediately, Randeng Buddha stepped forward into the passageway, with Tathagata Buddha and Maitreya Buddha closely following.

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In the Demon Realm, under the leadership of Wutian Buddha, Jiang Liu and his group arrived at the front of a grand temple.

The temple was very large and imposing, but it was entirely of a black hue, giving off a sense completely opposite to that of the radiant and robust Great Thunder Monastery.

Upon arriving in front of the temple, Jiang Liu looked up and caught sight of the four large characters, "Great Nirvana Temple," within his gaze.

"Please come in, sirs!"

Although he was the dignified Quasi-Saint, and Jiang Liu's group could be considered captives of Wutian, Wutian's demeanor was calm, lacking any air of superiority, but rather, like that of a host inviting guests.

Under Wutian's invitation, after entering the Great Nirvana Temple, he even had chairs brought in for Jiang Liu and the others to sit down in succession.

"Hey, you demon, why have you brought us here!?" After taking a seat, Sun Wukong's impulsive nature couldn't be held back as he blurted out to Wutian.

"It's nothing serious!"

Wutian Buddha maintained a calm demeanor, deep and unfathomable like an abyss, and said, "I merely wish for you to be guests at the Great Nirvana Temple for a while. When the time comes, you will naturally be released."

"We'll be let go when the time comes? How long is that going to be!?" Sun Wukong asked, following up on the conversation.

"Three hundred years!" Wutian answered straightforwardly without beating around the bush.

"Three hundred years!?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong was enraged, baring his teeth in a grimace, he even drew out his staff, "You old demon, don't be delusional! I, Old Sun, was once trapped under the Five Elements Mountain for five hundred years, and it was with great difficulty that I freed myself. Now you want to imprison I, Old Sun, for another three hundred years!?"

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"Wukong!" Seeing Sun Wukong take out his Golden Hoop, ready to fight to the death, Jiang Liu hurriedly called out and stopped him.

"Master, didn't you hear him? He said he's going to lock us up here for three hundred years! Let's fight it out with him today!"

Though Jiang Liu's words stopped Sun Wukong from rushing into action, the anger on Sun Wukong's face was still apparent; he couldn't restrain himself.

"Imprisoned for three hundred years!? Let's see, three hundred years, even if I don't fight monsters or enter instances, just relying on the cultivation from the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, how much Experience Points would I be able to gain..."

"120 points in 10 seconds, 720 in one minute, 7200 in ten minutes, over 40,000 an hour, and if I cultivate for ten hours a day, that's over 400,000..."

"That's over 100 million a year, over 400 billion for 300 years..."

"Moreover, the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture grants more Experience Points as the level increases, so by that estimate, at least 600 billion Experience Points, right?"

"With that, how many levels can I rise?"

"Let's not talk about Quasi-Saint for now, but reaching the realm of a Daluo Golden Immortal above level 81, that should be a certainty, right?"

"And if I take on some missions during these three hundred years, or even fight some monsters, with some luck, perhaps, I could even touch the threshold of Quasi-Saint?"

"By then, with the Eighteenth Grade Lotus in hand, the Plain Colored Cloud Boundary Flag in hand, and the Godslaying Spear as well, not to mention overthrowing the Western Spirit Mountain, at least I would have the ability to protect myself, right..."

"What a good person!"

After calculating briefly within his mind, Jiang Liu considered the outcomes of being shut in the Demon Realm for three hundred years and felt secretly delighted.

Back at the Wuzhuang Temple, Master Zhenyuan had once said that letting him stay there for a hundred years would please him greatly.

Who knew that he would turn out to be someone who didn't keep his word, leading Jiang Liu to great disappointment for a long time.

And now, Wutian Buddha actually intended to detain him for three hundred years!?

Master Zhenyuan, impeded by the face of Tathagata or perhaps the Two Greats of the Buddhist Sect, had only spoken boastfully about the hundred years.

But, Wutian Buddha could definitely do it, right!?

"Wukong, since Wutian Buddha has let us reside here, why don't you and the others take a look at the splendor of the Demon Realm? The Buddha said that there is no one in the world who cannot be enlightened. If we could enlighten the beings of the Demon Realm, would it not be a great merit!?" And how could he say that he wanted to stay? Jiang Liu immediately put up a noble front, uttering lofty words.

These words were almost in imitation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's "I vow not to achieve Buddhahood until the hells are empty."

"You, you actually want to enlighten the beings of the Demon Realm!? This is the first time I have heard this in countless years!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Wutian's gaze flickered slightly, looking at him with a hint of surprise.

"If no one says it, and no one does it, then everyone assumes it cannot be done. But without a previous attempt, who can assert that it won't be successful? The junior is willing to speak, and also willing to act," Jiang Liu replied.

"Hahaha, interesting, very interesting..." Wutian, who had always been calm, studied Jiang Liu intently for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"Previously, the only person from the Buddhist Sect I ever truly respected was Ksitigarbha alone. From today onwards, you are the second one!"

"Thank you for your high praise," Jiang Liu said, nodding slightly.

Jiang Liu held no animosity towards Wutian.

Even, as Wutian admired him, Jiang Liu also admired Wutian!

After all, in a certain sense, he and Wutian could be said to share the same goal, both being opponents of Buddha.

It's just that he lacked the power and could only keep a low profile for now.

But Wutian was strong enough to shout aloud and publicly express his dissent!

"Wait, you just said you want to detain us for three hundred years, why is that exactly? Why specifically three hundred years?" At this moment, Zhu Bajie suddenly interrupted, asking Wutian Buddha.

This question made Sun Wukong and the others beside him realize the issue too.

Indeed, why detain them for three hundred years?

Looking at Wutian Buddha, it seemed indeed he meant no harm to them; he only wanted to detain them for three hundred years, but why?

There couldn't be no reason, could there?

Glancing at Zhu Bajie, Wutian Buddha still spoke frankly and exhaustively, "That is because, after three hundred years, the Immortals and Buddhas will face a calamity! The Demon Path will flourish, and the might of Immortals and Buddhas will wane!"

"The catastrophe of the Journey to the West is destined by the Heavenly Dao; no one can change it, and it's closely related to the prosperity of the Buddhist Sect! This too cannot be changed..."

"If it can't be changed, then why do you do this!?" Now, Jiang Liu felt puzzled.

The catastrophe of the Journey to the West was predetermined by the Heavenly Dao, and that the spread of Buddhism to the east would prosper the Buddhist Sect was unchangeable by anyone.

Even a Saint could not alter it.

Yet, knowing full well that he couldn't change it, why did Wutian Buddha still act this way?

Could it be that Wutian wanted to declare something as adolescent as "My fate is not dictated by the heavens"?

That would just make Jiang Liu think Wutian a bit foolish.

If even a Saint couldn't change such a matter, and yet he wished to change it, that wasn't bravery; it was courting death!

"Not being able to prevent doesn't mean we can't delay!"

"The great trends of Heavenly Dao cannot be changed, but lesser trends can!"

"The Heavenly Dao has predetermined the affair of the Journey to the West, which relates to the flourishing of the Buddhist Sect, but it has not determined when the Journey to the West will be complete, nor when the Buddhist Sect will prosper!"

"However, the Heavenly Dao has predetermined that after three hundred years, the Immortals and Buddhas will face a great calamity, and my Demon Path will flourish!"

"Therefore, if you stay here for three hundred years before I let you leave, imagine, if on the first day the Journey to the West is completed and the Buddhist Sect prospers, and on the second day the great calamity of the Immortals and Buddhas arrives, wouldn't that be splendid?"

"Hahaha, it is the Heavenly Dao's great trend that determines the prosperity of the Buddhist Sect, but it has not decreed when it will rise nor for how long. My actions do not hinder the Heavenly Dao's great trend..."

"The Buddhist Sect prospers on the first day, and the great calamity of the Immortals and Buddhas arrives on the second day!? Is this his intent!?"

Jiang Liu couldn't help but widen his eyes at Wutian Buddha's words.

Looking at the laughing Wutian Buddha, Jiang Liu also felt a secret admiration in his heart.

It must be said that his scheme, theoretically, was indeed very rational!

There was absolutely no fault to be found!

The great enemy, what is the great enemy of the Buddhist Sect!? He is indeed the true great enemy of the Buddhist Sect!

If what is predestined by the Heavenly Dao is an unbreakable law that no one can contravene, then Wutian Buddha's actions are simply exploiting loopholes!

Zhu Bajie, Sun Wukong, Sha Wujing, and even the White Dragon Horse, hearing Wutian Buddha's argument, were equally looking at each other, their expressions full of astonishment.

There was surprise, admiration, and shock...

"Amitabha, the grand monk is truly admirable!"

After a long while, Jiang Liu sincerely bowed to Wutian Buddha, from the bottom of his heart.

He truly admired him.

Wutian Buddha,

He had power, Quasi-Saint Cultivation.

He had wisdom, having conceived such a plan where the Buddhist Sect would flourish yet only for a day.

He had the breadth of mind, as he had no intention of hiding or hoarding these matters…

Such a person, with power, wisdom, and breadth of mind, would be worthy of respect whether they're on the same side or even if one were genuinely from the Buddhist Sect.