8mi #1805 - Tathagata admits defeat
#1805 - Tathagata admits defeat
The Jade Emperor's appearance signified the attitude of the Heavenly Court.
He looked indifferently at Buddha, his voice echoing slowly: "Buddha of the Tathagata, let this matter rest here."
With the Lord of the Heavenly Court speaking, Tathagata naturally wouldn't refuse to give him face. Moreover, he had bullied the weak with strength and launched a sneak attack, losing the moral high ground. If he insisted on continuing, he would inevitably incur the dissatisfaction of the Daoist sect.
Therefore, he had no choice but to reluctantly withdraw his hand, then said to the Jade Emperor: "Your Celestial Highness, you must already know about this matter. I wonder what the Heavenly Court intends to do."
Stopping did not mean the end of the matter. Tathagata couldn't swallow this anger and naturally wanted to put pressure on the Jade Emperor.
The Jade Emperor sat there with an air of looking down upon the world. He said indifferently: "I already know the reason for this, but I didn't expect the Buddha of the Tathagata to actually take action."
His meaning was clear: I know, but I don't plan to interfere. But you, Tathagata, have broken the rules of the Three Realms. What do you intend to do?
Knowing that he was in the wrong, Tathagata frowned, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.
The Jade Emperor then slowly opened his mouth: "Buddha of the Tathagata, let it end here."
Tathagata glanced at the Jade Emperor and the powerful heavenly gods around him, knowing that today's matter could not continue. He finally had to nod: "Good."
After agreeing, he looked at Chu Hao and said in a deep voice: "Jail God Chu Hao, I hope that when the Demon Clan invades again in the future, you will remember today's events."
Chu Hao met his gaze with a calm expression.
If the Jade Emperor hadn't appeared, he would have had to fight Tathagata to determine who was stronger, otherwise, he would always be looked down upon by this guy.
In the end, Tathagata left with the Buddhas, leaving only Guanyin, the person in charge of the Journey to the West.
Seeing Tathagata leave, the Jade Emperor gave Chu Hao a look and also left with the gods.
After the three forces had disappeared, the creatures near Lion Camel Ridge, who had been scared half to death, finally breathed a sigh of relief, especially the little demons. Some were even scared to death.
They had never seen such a big battle. Forget about coming out to watch, even standing up was difficult. Basically, they were suppressed by the terrifying power the entire time and couldn't breathe.
After Tathagata left, Guanyin came to Chu Hao: "Chu Hao, you are really bold. Fortunately, the Jade Emperor descended, otherwise the Buddha would definitely have continued to attack you."
Chu Hao curled his lips: "I was hoping he would."
Guanyin knew that Chu Hao was strong, but didn't think he could beat Tathagata. Hearing this, she just assumed he was being stubborn and didn't dwell on the topic.
She just continued: "Fortunately, Tang Sanzang and his disciples were not affected this time. They probably just think they were captured by monsters. Will you continue to follow them next?"
Faced with Guanyin's question, Chu Hao smiled slightly: "Little Guanyin, aren't you thinking too simply about things?"
"What do you mean?" Guanyin asked, puzzled.
"Leaving aside everything else, what do you plan to do with the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge?" Chu Hao asked.
Guanyin quickly understood. She pondered for a while, then said: "The three demons of Lion Camel Ridge will definitely have to atone for their sins."
Hearing this, Chu Hao didn't say much, just asked: "Then what next, what do you plan to do?"
"This…" Guanyin frowned slightly.
Currently, Tang Sanzang and his disciples have all been captured, and it seems they can't escape. If she takes action, it would seem too unnatural and violate the original intention.
This tribulation has not actually ended. It will continue until Sun Wukong realizes the origins of the three demons and then goes to the Western Paradise for help.
But now, Sun Wukong has been captured.
Thinking of this, Guanyin couldn't help but look at Chu Hao.
Generally, Chu Hao's role comes into play at this time. She wanted Chu Hao to try to let Sun Wukong escape first, and then seek help from the Western Paradise.
Chu Hao naturally understood the meaning of Guanyin's eyes. He smiled faintly: "Little Guanyin, I am certainly happy to help with the Journey to the West, but you see, I just had a fight with Tathagata, and now you want me to take action again. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Guanyin knew that he wanted benefits.
She had figured out Chu Hao, so she said: "Just tell me what you want."
"Easy, easy. You see, my Law Enforcement Hall has lost a lot of subordinates in this battle. As a law enforcement unit of the Three Realms, it wouldn't be good if there were too few people. How about the Western Paradise replenish it for me?" Chu Hao finally revealed his intention.
Guanyin said speechlessly: "Isn't there the Investiture of the Gods?"
Due to the existence of the Investiture of the Gods, the gods of the Heavenly Court will not truly die.
"But that takes a lot of time. Time is money, so we can't waste it," Chu Hao said very seriously.
Regarding this matter, Guanyin didn't dare to make a decision and had to say: "I will report this to the Buddha."
"Then go quickly, I'm waiting," Chu Hao said with a smile.
Guanyin looked suspicious, but still left.
Western Paradise, Mount Ling, Great Thunderclap Temple.
Tathagata returned with the Buddhas, feeling very depressed.
This time, their Western Paradise suffered heavy losses. Not to mention the dead Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, just the three million merits of divine water and ten innate spiritual treasures were enough to make Tathagata's flesh ache for a long time.
Most importantly, Maitreya Buddha's demonic path is still at large. This is always a thorn in Tathagata's heart. If it is not removed, many changes may occur in this Journey to the West tribulation.
"Buddha, that demonic path can actually mobilize the Demon Clan army. Obviously, there is a shadow of the Demon Clan behind this. We must pay attention to it," a Buddha said.
At first, they only thought it was the work of Maitreya Buddha alone, but with the matter developing to this point, it was no longer a matter of just one or two people.
That was a major event between the Buddha and the Demon, so all the Buddhas present were very serious and solemn.
Tathagata was also very clear that the Demon Clan was always a major concern, but he was troubled by the lack of a good solution.
"Buddha, I have a plan," suddenly, a Buddha spoke.
That was Namo Water Heaven Buddha. His whole body was bathed in white light, emitting a holy aura.
He slowly said: "The matter of the Demon Clan is a major event in the Three Realms. The Heavenly Court cannot sit idly by. Why don't we form an army to讨伐 the Demon Clan and take action together?"
"But will the Jade Emperor agree?" a Buddha asked.
"The Heavenly Court will not refuse such a great merit," Namo Water Heaven Buddha said.
"But who should be the leader?" another Buddha asked.
"Naturally, it is that Chu Hao," Namo Water Heaven Buddha revealed a smile.
As soon as this was said, a strange light flashed in Tathagata's eyes.
Afterwards, Namo Water Heaven Buddha continued: "Fellow Daoists should have already witnessed the power of that Chu Hao. Letting him lead the team will also make up for the previous losses of my Mount Ling."