He reminisces about the past, marveling:

"At that time, a Martial Arts Master was the strongest person I had ever seen in my life, I never imagined today’s events."

The Ancestor of Land Immortals listens quietly, and speaks quietly:

"Friend, would you like to tell me about the old world?"

Zhang Fusheng smiles, not calling for a fight with the Ancestor of Land Immortals — both understand that neither can defeat the other.

Now, the [World-Honored One Buddha] is not to be suppressed by a mere embodiment of a Venerate,

Nor can Zhang Fusheng wage war against the embodiment of the Earth Ancestor holding the Earth Book.

He begins to recount:

"The old world, now that was a truly golden era, truly like the years of a brilliant sun, Celestial Venerates and Buddhas were everywhere, although Daluo stood at the pinnacle of heaven, they were not rare."

"The few Supreme beings above Daluo, sitting in various places, represented the divine will."

"In the old world, Immortal Gods each had their own duties, some protected regions, others blessed mountains and rivers, all things had their laws, the human world was not overwhelmingly prosperous, yet the Human Lord could still command the gods, like that Celestial Stele."

The Ancestor of Land Immortals listens, asks:

"In the old world, what kind of person was the Master of the Five Mansions Temple?"

Zhang Fusheng appears calm, nodding:

"The Master of the Five Mansions Temple, held great seniority, stood shoulder to shoulder with the Celestial Lord, laughed and joked with the Tao Ancestor, was called the Ancestor of Earth Immortals — not the Ancestor of Land Immortals."

"The Ancestor of Earth Immortals?" The middle-aged man ponders, chews over these four words, then bows:

"Thank you, friend, for enlightening me." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"You are welcome."

Zhang Fusheng gazes at the middle-aged man before him:

"Then, what brings you here, friend?"

The Earth Ancestor remains silent for a moment:

"I am about to take something related to you or Ling Mountain back to the Different Dimension, back to the true Five Mansions Temple — it is called the Central Pusaka World."

Zhang Fusheng’s expression remains unchanged, though waves rise in his heart.

The Earth Ancestor continues:

"At that time, I might attempt to dismantle this Central Pusaka World, merge it with the great void, and make it completely disappear from the world."

Zhang Fusheng calmly says:

"Is that the only reason for your visit, friend?"

"No."

The Earth Ancestor carefully speaks:

"But upon reflection, I suddenly realize that since we met, until today... it seems we have not really formed a bitter enmity?"

"Our hatred and gaps seem not entirely irreconcilable?"

Zhang Fusheng’s gaze slightly shifts, his form dignified:

"All sentient beings have sins, but I will offer each creature three chances for forgiveness, if they turn back within these three chances, they can still see the Other Shore."

A faint smile appears on the Earth Ancestor’s face:

"Does this mean negotiations are possible?"

He looks at the World-Honored One Buddha and Blessed Life Buddha before him, his voice suddenly deepens:

"If I ally with you, friend, and offer the Central Pusaka World — what can I receive in return?"

Zhang Fusheng’s mind races between fighting to the end with the Earth Ancestor or stopping suitably, turning enemies into friends?

From a rational perspective, this matter does not seem to require too much hesitation,

Indeed, as the Ancestor of Land Immortals said, there is actually no true blood enmity between them.

But a problem arises.

Miss Ming Yue.

Zhang Fusheng understands in his heart, Miss Ming Yue will sooner or later confront the Ancestor of Land Immortals, perhaps due to the Decree of the true Ancestor of the Earth Immortals,

Or perhaps simply because she cannot tolerate her master’s position being seized by others...

Overall, both sides will sooner or later come to a confrontation.

But the future is the future, and now is now.

He does not intend to truly turn enemies into friends with the Earth Ancestor — has the Earth Ancestor ever truly intended to reconcile with him?

Zhang Fusheng’s mind churns, thoughts intertwining, yet no change is visible in his expression, he speaks calmly:

"Do you know about the celestial mandate events, friend?"

The Earth Ancestor nods:

"Of course, celestial mandate events reenact some past events of the old world, each celestial mandate event brings great benefits — the larger the event, the greater the benefits."

Zhang Fusheng compassionately speaks:

"For example, the beginning of Divine Enthronement, correct?"

The Earth Ancestor nods again, gaining some interest, wanting to see what the Blessed Life Buddha truly wants to say.

Zhang Fusheng doesn’t beat around the bush, speaks straight:

"In contrast to the beginning of Divine Enthronement, is the ongoing [Journey to the West] in my Other Shore World."

"I won’t hide from you, friend, [Journey to the West] is a large-scale celestial mandate event that I am leading — the present is so, as was the old world."

The Earth Ancestor’s pupils suddenly contract:

"Really?"

Zhang Fusheng doesn’t answer directly, just speaks lightly:

"In the old world, the Journey to the West involved four disciples traveling from east to west, experiencing various trials, and ultimately reaching Ling Mountain to seek the True Scripture from the World-Honored One Buddha."

"Just as it was in the past, so it is now."

"In other words..."

After a pause, the World-Honored One, seated under the Bodhi Tree, smiles:

"I can also change the Journey to the West, for instance, by making the Five Mansions Temple a necessary stop in this series of events."

The Earth Ancestor’s eyes slightly light up, he clearly knows what this implies — he can also gain a share in a large-scale origin-level event!

The stronger the divine spirit, the more they understand what an origin-level event means.

Like the numerous celestial positions following the beginning of Divine Enthronement, which were themselves attached to celestial mandate events!

Almost without thinking,

The Earth Ancestor solemnly speaks:

"Between you and me, although we are just beginning to turn weapons into jade and silk, we still cannot fully trust each other."

"But if the Journey to the West truly connects with my Five Mansions Temple — I will certainly offer the Central Pusaka World."

Zhang Fusheng smiles gently, says softly:

"Is that all?"

The Earth Ancestor’s eyelid twitches, asks:

"What else do you seek, friend?"