Then Wutian mocked again.
"Don't let your foolishness cause the Buddhism that you and Jieyin have painstakingly built to vanish into thin air!"
These words struck Zhunti like a thunderbolt, leaving him stunned as if he had been struck by lightning.
He stood frozen in place, no longer speaking.
Meanwhile, Yuan Zhexian, far away on Penglai Immortal Island, witnessed this scene through his divine sense, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Ancestor, you have really done me a great favor!"
"Back then, I found the Black Abyss Scripture among the pile of things you gave me. I never expected that this scripture would become the key item."
Yuan Zhexian muttered to himself.
Its original intention was simply to make Tang Sanzang develop demonic thoughts, so that after the journey to the West was completed, he would be discovered by the Great Sun Tathagata, thus causing the Journey to the West to deviate from its original course.
He never expected that this demonic scripture would have such a miraculous effect.
This directly made Tang Sanzang the new master of the demonic path.
Now, with the interference of Wutian, the original westward journey has not only deviated from its original course.
Furthermore, due to Wutian's intervention, it has now become a contest between Buddha and demon.
In this way, the Heavenly Dao will be affected by the chaos of the Great Tribulation and suffer the backlash of the Great Tribulation's power once again.
After speaking, Yuan Zhexian's lips curled into a satisfied smile once again, like spring flowers in bloom, clearly very pleased with the result of his strategizing behind the scenes.
In an instant, Yuan Zhexian's divine sense was as fast as lightning. He immediately notified several sages, and his figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost.
At this moment, everyone at the Great Thunder Temple was like ants on a hot pan, anxiously awaiting Zhunti's reply.
At that moment, Jieyin appeared like a bolt of lightning beside Zhunti, who was deep in thought.
Upon seeing this, the crowd knelt down and kowtowed in worship once more, like a tidal wave, to receive the guide.
At this moment, Jieyin had no time to pay attention to the crowd and casually waved his hand.
Immediately, Bian Dang sent a telepathic message to Zhun Ti, and they began to discuss countermeasures.
Just then, Yuan Zhexian, Yuanshi, Yuantong, Laozi, and Nuwa appeared together at Daleiyin Temple as if auspicious omens had descended from the heavens.
When everyone saw the five sages arrive together, their hearts were filled with shock. It was rare to see even one sage, but today they were all present.
Then, without daring to think further, everyone knelt down and kowtowed to the saints.
Upon seeing this, Jieyin and Zhunti also stopped their discussion, immediately put their hands together in front of the saints, and said loudly, "Greetings, fellow Daoists!"
After the saints returned the greetings, Yuan Zhexian glanced at Yang Jian and Zishou with a smile, and then slowly said, "We have gathered here today to discuss the end of the immeasurable calamity."
Although his voice was not loud, it carried clearly throughout the entire venue, allowing everyone present to hear it clearly.
Just then, Zhunti suddenly glanced at Wutian and then said slowly, "Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist. After I have resolved this matter, I will proceed with the matter of concluding the immeasurable eon."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhexian frowned slightly and immediately replied without any politeness, "This is a matter for your Western world, and we will naturally not interfere."
"However, we are not willing to wait here any longer."
"Now, the great calamity has come to an end, and there is no time to delay."
His words revealed a hint of dissatisfaction, showing some impatience with Zhunti's delaying behavior.
Then, Yuan Zhexian changed the subject and continued, "Aren't you two Daoists afraid of the Dao Ancestor's wrath for deliberately delaying the time like this?"
His voice rose slightly, clearly indicating that he was using Hongjun to threaten Jieyin and Zhunti.
His purpose in doing this was to prevent Jieyin and Zhunti from using divination methods, lest they deduce that this great calamity had completely changed its nature.
Seeing this, Nuwa also spoke up at the right time, urging, "I hope that you can finish the matter of the Great Tribulation first, and then deal with the matters of your West."
Although her words were gentle, they carried considerable weight.
Upon seeing this, Zhunti pondered for a moment, and then immediately sent a telepathic message into Jieyin's ear.
"Senior brother, what should we do now? All the sages are urging us on!"
With a worried expression, Jieyin sighed and slowly said, "Alright, let's settle this matter of the Great Tribulation for now!"
"As for that Wutian, we'll discuss it further in the future and slowly figure out a way to settle things with him."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti sighed helplessly, then turned his gaze to the distant Vairocana Buddha and shouted, "World Honored One! Let's continue with the final tasks of the journey to the West!"
Upon hearing Cundi's call, Vairocana Buddha quickly clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and nodded in response, "I will obey your command!"
With Jieyin and Zhunti speaking again, the Great Sun Tathagata turned around and looked at Yang Jian and Zishou again. Just as he was about to announce the bestowal of Buddhahood, he was suddenly interrupted by Yuan Zhexian.
"slow!"
This sudden sound not only stunned Vairocana Buddha, but also made Lianyin and Zhunti look suspicious.
He was clearly quite surprised by Yuan Zhexian's actions.
Yuan Zhexian slowly stepped forward and addressed Jieyin and Zhunti, saying, "Gentlemen, Yang Jian and Zishou are, in any case, disciples of our Chan and Jie sects."
"Therefore, I would like to ask them some questions in person."
As he spoke, Yuan Zhexian looked at Yang Jian and Zishou. His gaze slowly swept over the two of them, and then he said in a calm and solemn tone, "Yang Jian, Zishou, are you willing to leave our Chan and Jie sects from now on, enter the Buddhist path, and attain Buddhahood?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian and Zi Shou exchanged a glance, and then knelt down and kowtowed without hesitation. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, demonstrating their unwavering resolve.
After bowing, they raised their heads, their gazes firm, their eyes revealing a resolute determination.
Then Yang Jian and Zi Shou said in unison, "We are unwilling!"
"Once you have joined the Chan and Jie schools, you will forever be a member of the Chan and Jie schools."
Their words were concise and clear, without the slightest hesitation or doubt.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Zhexian smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly, indicating that he was very pleased with their answers.
Then, he turned his gaze to Jieyin and Zhunti and said, "Fellow Daoists, you see that you two are extremely unwilling to attain Buddhahood in Buddhism. What should we do?"
"Personal wishes cannot be forced upon others."
"Therefore, let's put the matter of bestowing the title of Buddha on this matter."
"With Fahai in the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures, the Buddhist intention to universally save all sentient beings will surely spread throughout the world."
"In this way, the rise of Buddhism is just around the corner."
Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti remained silent for a moment, seemingly pondering Yuan Zhexian's words.
In the end, they sighed helplessly and chose to compromise.
Then, Jieyin and Zhunti took out the disc-shaped treasure that Heaven had bestowed upon them and threw it out without hesitation.
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