Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 543: Sun Wukong’s Confusion

Wutian Buddha watched the arrival of Master Zhenyuan, his eyes flickering slightly.

With the presence of the Three-World Buddha here, and now with Master Zhenyuan added, that already made four Quasi-Saints.

Indeed, the Journey to the West calamity was currently the most paramount matter within all three realms and six paths, so keeping Xuanzang here was, in a sense, creating a ripple that moved the whole body.

If they were to persist, perhaps people like the Supreme Elder Lord might also appear.

Yet, despite the shock of seeing Master Zhenyuan, Wutian Buddha, in fact, felt no significant turbulence within.

As Wutian Buddha himself said, within the entire Buddhist Sect, there were only two people he truly regarded as worthy.

One was Ksitigarbha, and the other was Jiang Liu.

Ksitigarbha had almost completely broken with the Buddhist Sect, so in the eyes of Wutian Buddha, it seemed inevitable that Jiang Liu would also fallout with the Buddhist Sect eventually.

Although Jiang Liu just now had spoken righteously and even insulted him a few times, Wutian Buddha was very confident in his own judgment.

Therefore, letting such a person leave was not an issue.

But, having just captured Xuanzang and his companions, to let them go that easily?

Tathagata and the others would surely sense something fishy, right?

Thus, Wutian Buddha's stern demeanor was more pronounced, as the more unyielding and unwilling he appeared, the less likely Tathagata was to suspect anything.

Towards the arrival of Master Zhenyuan, Wutian Buddha's gaze merely flickered slightly, he did not intend to engage in conversation.

Wutian Buddha's attention was mostly on Randeng Buddha.

To Wutian, the greatest threat was still him, as for Master Zhenyuan and Maitreya Buddha? Although they were also at the Quasi-Saint level, Wutian was not intimidated by them together.

"Amitabha, indeed, the strong rule in the Demon Realm, and as a monk, I naturally comply with local customs and will not seek victory in numbers!" Randeng Buddha nodded slightly and openly announced, clearly deciding to face Wutian alone to determine the winner.

"In that case, I naturally have no reason to refuse!" After considering, Wutian nodded and responded.

"Then, please make your move!" With a slight nod, Randeng Buddha spoke, letting Wutian strike first.

"Then I won't be polite!" Wutian didn't mince words either, lifting his hand and directly pressing it towards Randeng Buddha.

Ten thousand streams of Demonic Qi converged, the invisible palm force descended like clouds from the heavens, giving the impression that the sky itself was collapsing.

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"Amitabha!"

Facing Wutian's supernatural power, Randeng Buddha, sitting with eyes slightly closed, quietly chanted the Buddha's name. Unseen, brilliant Buddhist Light emitted from his body.

As the black palm descended, the golden Buddhist Light bloomed, and the collision of black and gold created a deadlock, indicating neither could overtake the other.

Wutian's hand maintained the pressing posture.

However, the brilliant Buddhist Light of Randeng Buddha held against his palm, preventing it from descending further.

After a deadlock that lasted a moment, Wutian raised his other hand, a dark red pearl now shooting towards Randeng Buddha.

Still unmoving and unaffected, Randeng Buddha, however, made an ancient lamp appear suddenly.

The flickering flame also blocked the pearl, still preventing Wutian from invading.

"Wutian, your Demon Path Supernatural Power is indeed earth-shattering, but in terms of cultivation level, I am slightly more advanced than you, you cannot defeat me!" Randeng Buddha spoke quietly after a mutual standstill on the strength front.

"Randeng Buddha's cultivation level, indeed earns my respect!" Wutian's expression of admiration was genuinely heartfelt.

However, no sooner had he spoken that he added, "But, although I cannot defeat the Buddha, you also cannot defeat me!"

"If it is a draw between us, Xuanzang and the others will have to remain in the Demon Realm!"

Wutian's remarks silenced Tathagata and the others.

Indeed, if one had stronger power than Wutian, they could have rightfully rescued the captives, but even if it was a draw, there was really no need for Wutian to release the captives.

"Amitabha, fair enough, since that's the case, please forgive this old monk for not dueling honorably!" After a moment of silence, Randeng Buddha suddenly retracted the Buddhist Light and the flickering ancient lamp, then spoke.

Seeing Randeng Buddha withdraw his supernatural powers and Dharma Treasure, Wutian also retracted his treasures and palm, his gaze intensely fixed on Randeng.

Clearly, the next move Randeng was preparing to make was the one he believed could defeat him.

After battling for a while, both sides had gained some understanding of each other's strength.

"Amitabha…"

Once more, Randeng Buddha gently chanted the Buddha's name, then immediately, he stretched out both hands to hold something.

Following his gesture, a crystalline, yet radiantly treasured sapling appeared in his hands.

"What is this!?"

Looking at the radiant and crystal-clear sapling held in Randeng Buddha's hands, Wutian Buddha's expression changed for the first time.

"Amitabha..." Nearby, Tathagata and Maitreya Buddha both chanted the Buddha's name softly, bowing slightly to the small sapling.

Even Master Zhenyuan, standing by their side, bowed his head slightly in respect.

"What do you say, Wutian? Do you still require me to take action?" Holding the crystal-clear sapling, Randeng Buddha calmly looked at Wutian and asked.

"Buddha, that will be all; you can take Xuanzang and the others away..."

Wutian's expression returned to calm, his aura also stabilizing, as his gaze shifted downward, showing no intention of looking at the other party again, though his mouth reluctantly shook his head as he spoke.

After his words fell, Wutian turned around and returned to the great hall.

The faint demon shadows and dragon shadows in the sky also quickly disappeared, evidently having left as well.

"Xuanzang, this is not a place to linger! You better hurry back!" After Wutian conceded, Tathagata's gaze fell on Jiang Liu, and he spoke.

After saying this, the Three-World Buddha also did not linger any longer and turned to leave the Demon Realm.

"Younger brother, after you complete your journey to the West, remember to visit Wuzhuang Temple..." Master Zhenyuan also showed no intention of staying, but before leaving, he called out to Jiang Liu.

However, Jiang Liu acted as if he had not heard his words, ignoring them completely.

At that moment, Jiang Liu was in a very bad mood and really did not want to deal with anyone.

Previously, Master Zhenyuan had mentioned confining him for a hundred years, for which Jiang Liu had been pleased for a while, only to find that it was all talk.

This time, Wutian Buddha was about to confine him for three hundred years, and he had also been pleased for a while.

And indeed, Wutian seemed to both say and practice, seriously acting on his words. Unexpectedly, in the end, it turned out that four Quasi-Saints came to save him, even bringing treasures like the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree.

Although Jiang Liu knew this was not Wutian's fault since he had indeed tried his best,

the anticipated good fortune of being confined for three hundred years was lost, and Jiang Liu's mood was still very sour.

The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!

Randeng Buddha's strength was already comparable to Wutian's, and with him presenting the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, it was reasonable that Wutian was no match.

After all, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree is a treasure of the Saints, just like the Pangu Banner in Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable's hands and the Tai Chi Diagram in Laozi's possession, they are all saintly treasures.

Since the Deification Battle caused upheaval, there were rules set that Saints should no longer intervene in matters of the Primordial Continent, but unexpectedly, two saints from the Buddhist Sect bestowed the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!

Though it wasn't a Saint acting personally, wasn't this almost the same as if a Saint had intervened?

Are these Saints of the Buddhist Sect, so shameless?

Thinking about it, it seems that Zhunti and Jieyin, the two Saints, really do have this temperament, completely disregarding their reputations.

"Master, where shall we go next?"

Thus, a battle among the Quasi-Saints came to a close. Zhu Bajie spoke in a low voice, asking Jiang Liu.

"Where else can we go? Let's return to the Mortal World first!" Jiang Liu shook his head, his mood appearing quite sour.

"Master, didn't the Little Witch say before we go back, you should grill meat for her?" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Sha Wujing spoke up to remind him.

"Some other time..." However, Jiang Liu waved his hand, indicating a lack of interest as he spoke.

Jiang Liu understood that the Little Witch asking him to grill meat for her wasn't because she really wanted to eat grilled meat, but rather it was her blessing for him to return alive.

That's the way people are, right? If he had indeed obtained the Black Lotus, Jiang Liu would have been overjoyed, ready to grill the meat in celebration.

But now, though he had gained the Black Lotus, he had lost three hundred years of development time, leaving Jiang Liu disheartened, his joy completely gone.

After shaking his head, Jiang Liu, without further ado, quickly left the Demon Realm with his companions.

After returning to the Mortal World, the Journey to the West Team continued their westward journey. Jiang Liu rode on the White Dragon Horse, his mood down, not speaking.

Sun Wukong also seemed preoccupied, carrying the Golden Hoop Staff on his shoulder, walking silently.

The atmosphere was quite odd, causing Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing to glance at each other, puzzled.

"Monkey Brother, what's wrong with you? After a trip to the Demon Realm, you seem to be troubled!" After remaining silent for a long time, Little White Dragon Aolie couldn't hold back any longer and softly asked Sun Wukong.

This question from Little White Dragon also drew Jiang Liu's attention.

"Right, Wukong, what's on your mind? Let's hear it?" A troubled Sun Wukong? That didn't sound like him.

"Nothing, Master. I just realized that this world is far bigger than what I had seen!" Shaking his head, Sun Wukong looked slightly perplexed as he answered.