"Hmm?"

In the No Buddha Temple, Sun Wukong suddenly shook his head, and four ears grew swiftly from both sides, together with the original two, making six ears in total.

He listened for a while and said, "Your disciple, who is staying in the Yin World, seems to have ascended, just moments ago."

Even though a barrier was laid with borrowed power, the commotion of the ascension still did not escape the senses of a fully equipped Sun Wukong.

The Awakened seemed to have anticipated this news, and said softly, "Considering the timing, it indeed has come."

Stars turned in his eyes; although the heavenly secrets were in chaos, making cause and effect hard to perceive, he still maintained a clarity that saw through everything.

"The Dharma Assembly should also begin."

The Awakened seemed unsurprised by King Zhuanlun's ascension, and merely flipped his right hand resting on his knee. His palm faced upwards, releasing infinite brightness from within.

"Dong—"

A large bell condensed into shape and gently shook, bringing forth an ancient sound.

"The Dharma Assembly is called; this time, it is the Uncovered Conference, unbound by nobility or common, monk or layman, wise or foolish, good or evil. Anyone with heart may come here, and the Mazer welcomes them with open arms."

"Dong—"

The bell sounded again.

"In Buddha Country, fellow cultivators and travelers from afar may speak freely, without restraint."

"Dong—"

The bell sounded for the third time.

"All grievances of cause and effect may seek resolution together."

The three bells tolled, three statements were spoken, and the sound echoed among the towering mountains, flowing above cause and effect.

Even though it was difficult now to easily perceive cause and effect as before, the Awakened still used the Promotion Ceremony's connection to cause and effect, delivering his words to everyone who had formed cause and effect with him.

With his words, the No Buddha Temple at the summit of Mountain of Mind and Heart was replaced by a majestic Buddha Land, spanning vast areas, without visible boundaries. The Bodhi Tree rose a hundred zhang high, hanging down myriad auspicious energies; golden lotuses fell from the sky, transforming into lotus platforms, scattered across the ground.

Shortly after the words fell, various Qi mechanisms appeared, some solemn, some ethereal, some pure and saintly... rapidly approaching.

Among the nearest Buddha Lights, Weituo Bodhisattva and Guangli Bodhisattva manifested.

Then, two more Buddha Lights approached, and Buddhist chanting was ceaseless, each revealing the wondrous Buddha's energy, within True Void Home and Separation and Union Divine Light, Guanyin Bodhisattva and Tan Wuwei emerged, coincidentally meeting the two Bodhisattvas.

"Buddhist friends, it has been some time," Tan Wuwei greeted with a smile.

With her divine skills, she naturally had "seen" Weituo and Guangli's appearance beforehand, this time coincidentally, or perhaps not so coincidentally.

The two Great Masters met two Bodhisattvas who had once been undercover under them, yet there was no breach of etiquette. Tan Wuwei greeted with a smile, while Guanyin slowly said, "Buddhist friends also practice the Summoning Technique. After today, I fear your cultivation may be hindered."

"If we lacked this understanding, we wouldn't have chosen to depart from the two Great Masters back then," Guangli Bodhisattva responded, calmly.

Weituo Bodhisattva, on the other hand, snorted lightly, "Even if incense were needed, I would not associate with you. You have become tumors of Buddha Country. Do you know how many suffered from your poison, severely harmed?"

Whether by forcibly converting with Buddhist chanting or driving Black Water River to form the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, countless people were afflicted. Lately, Weituo and Guangli have been tirelessly leading the Dharma Protecting Divine Generals because of this, and upon seeing the two culprits, naturally had no good expressions.

"You are probably aware."

A calm voice came with the wind, and soon, the Buddha's energy on Mountain of Mind and Heart suddenly became sharp, and even the Four Heavenly Kings Divine Statues guarding the mountain collectively looked over.

Tan Wuwei and Guanyin looked towards the arrivals, a man and two women came into view.

Jiang Li wore a green robe, with dragon patterns faintly visible, even subtly moving; as he approached, an invisible majesty was added to everyone, making them feel as if their bodies were suddenly heavier.

Behind him were Gongsun Qingyue and Primordial Lord Rain Master, the two women.

Gongsun Qingyue donned golden attire, with eyes like the Golden Sun, subtly shining, in a glory as bright as sunshine in the sky, captivating; Primordial Lord Rain Master wore blue palace garb, exuding a gentle spring rain-like demeanor, but her golden eyes were exceptionally sharp, making them difficult to gaze directly into.

"Jiang Sikong boldly appears, seems intent on following the chief seat down the dark path," Tan Wuwei said with a smile, her voice mild, yet carried by the Buddha Light to the entire Mountain of Mind and Heart.

For the Buddha Country, the fear of the notorious Jiang Sikong was inevitable.

This was the one who stepped on Manjusri's corpse to push his reputation into the list of Buddha Country's top enemies. Now, Tan Wuwei spread the news of Jiang Li's appearance, also to incite some hatred towards Jiang Li and conveniently throw a pot towards the Awakened.

"If the two of you can come, why can't I?"

Jiang Li didn't mind the rhetoric, and said with a faint smile, "The Uncovered Conference is unbound by nobility or common, monk or layman, wise or foolish, good or evil. I'm just a participant today. In terms of murder, I might not even surpass the two of you."

In verbal skills, Jiang was never inferior; even if Tan Wuwei revealed Jiang Li's identity, she still couldn't do anything to him, instead, he used the rules of the Uncovered Conference to dismiss it gently and even helped wash the Awakened a bit.

"Cannot compare with Jiang Sikong, who bears the blame of millions, his body surrounded by Divine Evil."

Tan Wuwei responded calmly to Jiang Li's counterattack, retorting Jiang Li in turn, then proceeded with Guanyin to land on the manifested Buddha Land.

As they appeared, many monks followed suit, splitting into two groups behind them, presumably each leading their respective sects.

"Please."

Weituo and Guangli gestured invitingly, leading Jiang Li and his companions into the Buddha Land.

Following their entrance, monks also accompanied them inside.

At the same time, Jiang Li sensed something and looked toward the front, at a lotus platform not far from the Awakened.

Beside the lotus platform was Sun Monkey, sitting cross-legged with his head resting on his hand; as he saw Jiang Li look over, he snorted lightly and waved him over.

This should be the seat arranged for Jiang Li.

Jiang Li brought the two women closer, and with a smile, he introduced, "Primordial Lord, Senior Sister, allow me to introduce, this is the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, the Victorious Battle Buddha, the Monkey King of the Heavenly Court—"

"Stop, stop!" Sun Wukong interrupted repeatedly, "That's enough, otherwise—"

Otherwise what?

Jiang Li looked at Sun Wukong, only to see the monkey's eyes flickering with firelight, with a hint of a smile.

'Could this monkey's Fire Eyes Golden Eyes have seen something unusual?'

Jiang Li was doubtful in his heart, 'He shouldn't know the limitations of Innate Qi. Even if he has seen the Innate Qi, he shouldn't know much about it.'

Knowing that this monkey probably saw the Innate Qi of the Primordial Lord Rain Master, Jiang Li didn't think he would know about the cultivation requirements of Innate Qi.

Just as that thought was forming, Jiang Li heard the monkey say, "Back in the day, I, Old Sun, befriended folks all over the world. Although I have no ties with the Human Queen's Descendants, I've had a little interaction, and these two little girls don't need much introduction. Old Sun can tell at a glance they are descendants of the Yellow Emperor. As for their names, Old Sun already heard them from the Awakened One."

Almost forgot this monkey is quite the antique too.

Since there has been interaction, there may be some secrets known.

This monkey's curiosity is incredibly intense, and he might have focused his curiosity elsewhere, skilled in spying on secrets.

Jiang Li could only regrettably give up the nickname "Horses' Fortune".

"Great Saint, back then you caused a great disturbance in the Heavenly Palace; truly a model for us all."

Jiang Li seamlessly changed the topic, while subtly flattering the monkey, and took the seats with the Primordial Lord Rain Master and Gongsun Qingyue.

As for Sun Wukong, he glanced at Jiang Li and the two women, feeling a bit of confirmation in his heart.

Previously, seeing these three felt suspicious; now, upon further probing, it turns out this kid is indeed fated to attract romance.

'Calling me "Horses' Fortune" so many times, just wait and see how Old Sun returns the favor in the future.' The petty monkey harbored some mischievous thoughts.

Previously, Tan Wuwei called him "Horses' Fortune" once and got chased; Jiang Li called it so many times, if some revenge wasn't taken, the Sun Monkey might feel uneasy.

'This monkey is petty; caught me in a bind this time. Sooner or later, he will retaliate. Hopefully, in the upcoming battle, someone will teach this monkey a good lesson so he won't have the mind for mischievousness thereafter.'

Jiang Li also knew this Sun Monkey wasn't as broad-minded as his own Sikong counterpart, predicting the monkey would eventually retaliate. It was just that the great battle was imminent; otherwise Sun Wukong might have just exposed the matter and laughed at Jiang Li.

With this in mind, Jiang Li was about to observe the others when he suddenly sensed something and looked towards the distant sky.

Two streams of golden light crossed the sky and swiftly arrived nearby, descending to the ground revealing two figures, one tall and one short.

Both dressed as Daoists, the taller one was Daoist Guang Cheng, the temple master of Yuxu Temple, genius behind sending Shen Hou to infiltrate; the shorter one, reaching only Daoist Guang Cheng's waist, with a face like sculpted jade, was naturally Yin Tulong, the young Daoist.

Daoist Guang Cheng and Yin Tulong coming this time was not necessarily a good thing.

It should be known that Yuxu Temple once had a predecessor perish at the hands of the Buddha Country, and even the Manjusri Dao Fruit was taken, changed by the Awakened One from Immortal attribute to Buddha attribute, leading to the later Manjusri Bodhisattva Dao Fruit.

That's why when Jiang Li came to the Buddha Country, he didn't think to involve Yuxu Temple. Though they were allies, some things couldn't be overstepped; Jiang Li was thick-skinned but not to the extent of making Yuxu Temple reconcile with the Awakened One.

Unfortunately, the people of Yuxu Temple came regardless.

The cause and effect between Yuxu Temple and the Awakened One were not good consequences, and today's visit wasn't to repay grievances with virtue.

"Their arrival speed is too fast," Gongsun Qingyue said quietly beside him.

The Awakened One's message had just been sent, even if Daoist Guang Cheng and Yin Tulong set off at once, no matter how swift their Vertical Earth Golden Light Technique, they shouldn't have arrived at the Mountain of Mind and Heart so quickly.

Unless they set off earlier.

"Most likely the Daoist Lord notified them in advance," Jiang Li said.

What Tianxuan did, how could Jiang Li be unaware. A letter sent, allowing the Daoist Lord to block the Immortal Queen for his side for free, naturally, the Daoist Lord would show some gestures.

Daoist Guang Cheng and Yin Tulong should be that gesture from the Daoist Lord.

Or possibly, part of the gesture...

Daoist Guang Cheng, bringing Yin Tulong, approached, first bowing to Jiang Li, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, passing Kunxu Mountain without a visit is a bit too polite."

Then, he looked towards the Awakened One sitting silently under the Bodhi Tree.

"Years ago, our temple's predecessor died at the hands of the Buddha Country, even the Manjusri Dao Fruit was lost, being transformed by your hand from Dao to Buddha—it was an extreme humiliation. But it was Fellow Daoist Jiang who helped our temple retrieve the Dao Fruit, a great favor not to be forgotten."

Daoist Guang Cheng spoke slowly, a sword tip faintly appearing around him, "Fellow Daoist Jiang spared our face by not speaking out, but I cannot remain idle. Today, I will have an encounter with you. If I win, I will block your promotion. If I lose, I'll at least exhaust your Essence Qi, deepening your tribulation and reducing your odds by two percent."

"Regardless of victory or defeat, this matter of killing and seizing Dao Fruit shall be settled, and any future causes will be settled separately, how about it?"

The Awakened One, upon hearing this, pondered slightly, then shook his head, "Not proper, the cause of taking a life should be repaid in blood. Daoist Master Guang Cheng is righteous, and Jiang Tanyue is also virtuous; the Mazer cannot appear petty."

He made a gesture, "Ten moves, the Mazer will sit here without using a protective technique, taking ten moves from the Daoist Master. After ten moves, the cause and effect are settled; if within ten moves, the Mazer dies, then it is the Mazer's fate. Settling the cause and effect this way, what do you think?"

The question was thrown back to Daoist Guang Cheng, causing his Sword Qi to manifest suddenly.

Not using a protective technique to withstand ten moves without moving, even if the Awakened One is supreme, this is looking too down on him, Guang Cheng.

"Three moves."

As Daoist Guang Cheng's voice fell, the Yin Yang Two Extremes Sword appeared, the extremes clashing, the Near Light Sword reemerging.

"After three moves, it's settled."

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