Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 931 - 931: Tathagata: Back then, I didn't even touch the Green Duckweed Sword.

With a snort!

The Scorpion Demon next to the Emperor Zhenwu couldn't help but laugh at the drastic change in demeanor.

This is the Emperor Zhenwu? One of the Four Sovereign Emperors?

When he first appeared, his imposing manner left no room for Gaoyang to refuse his offer to leave with him.

But then? When he saw the Green Duckweed Sword in Gaoyang's hand, his commanding tone quickly turned into an inquisitive one.

After Gaoyang refused him, he didn't even dare to utter a word, and promptly turned to leave, decisively and swiftly.

Hearing the laughter from the Scorpion Demon behind him, Emperor Zhenwu felt a bit embarrassed and considered turning back to teach a lesson.

However, just as this thought sprouted in Emperor Zhenwu's mind, he immediately suppressed it.

Forget it, if I don't dare to strike against Gaoyang, turning to target the Scorpion Demon would make me seem like a bully, wouldn't it?

That's not in my character.

Besides, it's true that I was afraid, but everyone knows that what I fear is the master of the Green Duckweed Sword, Sect Master Tongtian, not Gaoyang.

There's no shame in being afraid of Sect Master Tongtian, is there?

Absolutely no shame at all!

Emperor Zhenwu had just stepped down from the Dragon Carriage and said a few words before he was back on it again.

"What are you waiting for? Get moving!" Once seated upon the Dragon Carriage again, Emperor Zhenwu couldn't help but urge when he realized it hadn't moved for a while.

In response to Emperor Zhenwu's words, several flying dragons pulling the carriage snapped out of their trance and soared into the sky, dragging the carriage and quickly disappearing into the horizon.

Naturally, the Golden Armored God Generals who accompanied Emperor Zhenwu also departed with him.

"He's gone? Emperor Zhenwu didn't even dare to say anything and just left?" Watching Emperor Zhenwu's Dragon Carriage disappear into the skyline, everyone at Flame Cloud Entertainment City was dumbfounded.

Looking at Gaoyang, everyone couldn't help but be impressed.

Impressive, haven't you noticed how even Emperor Zhenwu reacted this way? Who would dare to disrespect Princess Gaoyang now?

"Hey, baldy, why are you still here? Are you looking for a fight?" With Emperor Zhenwu gone, Demon King Ox couldn't help but ask the Great Wisdom King Buddha.

Demon King Ox wasn't surprised by Emperor Zhenwu's reaction. The Green Duckweed Sword is a testament to its master's enlightenment, representing their will to some extent.

Striking against Princess Gaoyang is tantamount to striking against the master. Few in the world could bear the consequences.

"Amitabha, congratulations Gaoyang, having Sect Master Tongtian's Green Duckweed Sword in hand is such a fortune, truly enviable. Since that is so, I am at ease..." After chanting a Buddha's name with palms pressed together, the Great Wisdom King Buddha spoke.

Even in admitting defeat, the Great Wisdom King Buddha's words remained graceful.

Meanwhile, the Great Wisdom King Buddha came to a sudden realization.

No wonder Gaoyang wasn't giving me face in public; it turns out she possesses an Exotic Treasure like the Green Duckweed Sword.

The Buddha instructed me to bring Gaoyang back, which I failed to do; it would be hard to explain this to Buddha.

But with the Green Duckweed Sword involved, I can truthfully report back to Buddha.

In such a situation, it seems I have a valid reason, don't I?

After leaving these words, the Great Wisdom King Buddha had no intention of lingering at Flame Cloud Entertainment City and left swiftly, heading towards the Western Spirit Mountain.

At the same time, in the Great Thunder Monastery of the Western Spirit Mountain, nearly all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were gathered.

Sitting upright on the Lotus Platform throne, Tathagata's chanting of profound truths flowed endlessly, elucidating the Buddhist Scriptures for the Buddhas.

All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas listened intently, their minds thoroughly absorbed.

It was at this moment that a figure barged into the Great Thunder Monastery, capturing the attention of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

The figure entering the Great Thunder Monastery was none other than the Great Wisdom King Buddha.

Seeing that Tathagata's lecture had reached a critical juncture, the Great Wisdom King Buddha settled himself quietly in a corner, not intending to disturb.

After waiting for approximately half a cup of tea's time, Tathagata finally finished imparting the essence of the Buddhist Law, saying, "Alright, today's Buddhist teaching ends here; you may go about as you please!"

"Thank you, Buddha!" As Tathagata's words fell, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas at the Great Thunder Monastery responded in unison.

However, few actually stood up to leave; rather, everyone's curious gaze landed on the Great Wisdom King Buddha.

"Buddha..."

At this moment, seeing the Buddhist teaching concluded, the Great Wisdom King Buddha stepped forward a few paces, bowing slightly before Tathagata.

"How is it? Gaoyang has been missing for two years, and having reappeared today, why did you return empty-handed after I sent you to bring her?" Tathagata's gaze settled on the Great Wisdom King Buddha as he inquired.

"Reporting to Buddha, it was not due to any lack of effort on my part; it was simply because Princess Gaoyang possesses a great treasure, thus I dared not act..." Upon Tathagata's inquiry about Gaoyang, the Great Wisdom King Buddha naturally answered without concealing.

"A great treasure? What kind of treasure could possibly frighten you into inaction?" The Great Wisdom King Buddha's words made Tathagata look at him with even greater curiosity.

Indeed, the Great Wisdom King Buddha is also a Buddha within the Buddhist Sect, holding a status and identity far from ordinary.

Today, I merely asked him to bring Gaoyang here, yet he failed?

He was even frightened by someone else's Dharma Treasure, unwilling to make a move?

"Reporting to Buddha, Gaoyang is wielding the Green Duckweed Sword!" said Great Wisdom King Buddha, lowering his head.

Green Duckweed Sword!?

Upon hearing Great Wisdom King Buddha's words, many people in the Great Thunder Monastery exclaimed in surprise.

Immediately, pairs of wooden eyes focused on Tathagata.

The Green Duckweed Sword has surfaced again; one wonders what decision Buddha will make?

Indeed, many quietly pondered within their hearts.

In this Buddhist Sect, poisoned by the Western Religion's two saints, three thousand worldly guests have come; thus, many within the Buddhist Sect are originally from the Sect of Intercepting.

Suddenly hearing the news of the Green Duckweed Sword's emergence, these people naturally had peculiar reactions.

Not to mention others, but Tathagata, wasn't he once the chief disciple under Sect Master Tongtian, Taoist Duobao?

"Green Duckweed Sword!?"

Sure enough, when Tathagata heard the news about the Green Duckweed Sword, his expression unwittingly changed, then he slightly lowered his head, silently pondering.

Even Tathagata fell silent, naturally, countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Great Thunder Monastery also kept quiet, each with their own thoughts.

The atmosphere within the Great Thunder Monastery grew eerily silent for a moment.

After a long silence, Tathagata finally spoke, "Since Gaoyang holds such a treasure as the Green Duckweed Sword in her hands, it's understandable that you couldn't bring her over!"

"Thank you, Buddha!"

Although he had long guessed it, Great Wisdom King Buddha still thanked Tathagata for not blaming him.

Tathagata slightly lowered his head, contemplating the impact of this matter.

The Green Duckweed Sword in Gaoyang's hands, to a certain extent, represents Sect Master Tongtian's will. As such, the Buddhist Sect can no longer grasp Gaoyang to thwart Xuanzang; it is clearly impossible.

Furthermore, the relationship between Gaoyang and Xuanzang is well known throughout the three realms.

"On reflection, perhaps this situation isn't necessarily adverse?" After pondering for a while suddenly, Tathagata's heart slightly stirred.

The Journey to the West has reached its latter half; recently, Xuanzang's actions have indeed been ruthless.

Sometimes, it even made him feel very troubled.

For instance, should he punish Xuanzang for Emperor of Longevity's death caused by him or not?

But now, if Gaoyang resolutely stands by his side, shielding him, it would be very fitting?

Holding the Green Duckweed Sword, if Xuanzang were to slay a few more powerful figures from the Heavenly Court in the future, with Gaoyang staunchly behind him, who would dare to act?

"Indeed, when considering it this way, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?" Pondering for a moment, Tathagata secretly nodded within his heart.

However, rationality told Tathagata that indeed this situation was more beneficial than detrimental, yet inexplicably, he still felt a bit unhappy.

Once under Sect Master Tongtian, with the title of Duobao, he was the senior disciple of the Sect of Intercepting.

However, he was never allowed to borrow the Green Duckweed Sword, but now it has been given to Gaoyang?

Tathagata silently pondered the gains and losses of the Green Duckweed Sword's emergence, while other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas also contemplated quietly in their hearts.

Does the Green Duckweed Sword's emergence mean Sect Master Tongtian intends to intervene in the Journey to the West for Scriptures?

...

Leaving aside the mental states of those in the Great Thunder Monastery, within the Lingxiao Hall, the Jade Emperor sat upon his throne.

After hearing Emperor Zhenwu's report, the Jade Emperor was startled, and the other deities in Lingxiao Hall looked at each other, also showing expressions of shock.

The senior's Green Duckweed Sword has appeared? What profound significance might this hold?

Due to the three thousand worldly guests, many within the Buddhist Sect are originally from the Sect of Intercepting.

However, similarly, many disciples of the Sect of Intercepting perished during the Deification Tribulation and filled positions in the Heavenly Court via the Investiture of the Gods.

Thus, many in the Heavenly Court also originate from the Sect of Intercepting.

"Since Gaoyang holds the Green Duckweed Sword in her hands, it's understandable that you couldn't bring her over; it's not your fault!" After a moment of silence, the Jade Emperor also spoke, addressing Emperor Zhenwu.

"Thank you, Jade Emperor!" Emperor Zhenwu clasped his fists, expressing his gratitude.

"Indeed?" The Jade Emperor's expression was calm, yet his heart was filled with a sense of sudden realization.

The mysterious individual who wielded the Absolute Immortal Sword saved Gaoyang, and now Gaoyang has appeared with the Green Duckweed Sword.

This seems to clarify everything...

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