Chapter 245: Chapter 245

Atop Flat Top Mountain, countless Buddha lights converged, illuminating the entire sky in brilliant gold, intense and dazzling.

Within these Buddha lights, it seemed as though countless Buddha shadows had gathered, sitting meditatively on Lotus Platforms.

The Buddha’s light was so dazzling it seemed as though it would show off across all the heavens and myriad realms.

Innumerable grand Buddhist chants resonated over the Buddha shadows, grand and solemn, converting everything in the world.

On Flat Top Mountain, countless little demons sat on the ground in meditation, their faces full of devotion.

Enormous demons and monsters also sat down cross-legged at this moment.

Chanting "Amitabha Buddha."

Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sand Monk, watching this scene, couldn’t help but show a look of emotion; so many demons and monsters were about to enter Buddhism under their master’s guidance, it was truly unimaginable.

Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk might not understand what was different about the Buddhism teachings that Tang Monk was spreading at the moment, but Sun Wukong understood somewhat.

Clearly, their master had a path that was different from traditional Buddhism.

Although it originated from Buddhism, the two were completely different.

It was like one that was outwardly smooth, but inwardly decayed, serving only its own interests.

While the other was entirely reborn, perfectly intact.

This was the difference between the current Buddhism and Xuanzang.

As Sun Wukong thought so, a thunderous roar sounded at that moment.

In an instant on Flat Top Mountain, a fierce sword light shone brilliantly, radiating supreme sword energy infused with tremendous might, with strands of saintly aura spreading from it.

Just in a flash, a vast swath of mountain peaks collapsed thunderously.

Countless Buddha lights dissipated, and the shadows of the Buddhas vanished as well.

It was as if even the canopy of the sky had been torn asunder.

The void collapsed, and the Ninefold Heaven seemed as if it was engulfed by earth, fire, and water.

This sword evidently carried the momentum to split heaven.

And it already possessed a trace of saintly charm.

Silver Horn King swiftly retreated, watching the scene before him in disbelief.

He was even more shocked at the Seven-Star Sword in his hands.

The countless shadows of Buddhas were torn apart by him, even the Buddhist chanting disappeared, completely breaking Xuanzang’s universal salvation.

Even Xuanzang was forced back, losing the momentum of his initial universal salvation.

Just now, he seemed to have felt a tremendous force on the Seven-Star Sword, boundless and vast like the starry sea, also possessing the supreme power of laws, as if turning into an eternal taboo, making him feel unparalleled fear.

That feeling was like seeing their old master again.

It was this power, with its vast sword might, that tore apart everything, even forcing Xuanzang back.

This power was indeed too terrifying.

Silver Horn King, looking at the Seven-Star Sword in his hand, was momentarily in disbelief, his heart filled with immense shock.

"When did I manage to wield such power with the Seven-Star Sword?"

He knew how much power he could exert himself, but now this power was a little too strong.

Thinking so, his eyes filled with vigor, and when he looked at Xuanzang again, there was no fear in them.

He even felt the courage to rush up and fight.

Meanwhile, behind Silver Horn King, the Frontier Rope, under the activation of Gold Horn King, turned into a golden light streaking straight toward Xuanzang.

At that moment, Gold Horn King also seemed to sense something, a tremendous power swept over, the Frontier Rope shining brightly, instantly rushing toward Xuanzang.

In a blink, it was already before Xuanzang, and under the activation of Gold Horn King’s magical laws, the Frontier Rope wrapped around, quickly binding Xuanzang.

Carrying the aura of the Binding Law, it seemed as though even space itself was restrained; no matter how Xuanzang struggled, he could not break free at once.

Seeing this scene, Gold Horn King couldn’t help but show a look of amazed uncertainty.

Did they capture Xuanzang just like that?

But that force just now was clearly someone helping him.

He could clearly feel a strong power, but at this time he didn’t feel any other forces; it seemed everything was just his illusion.

Maybe there was no one helping him; everything was just an illusion.

No matter what, they had captured Xuanzang.

"Xuanzang, today you cannot escape; you are destined to become our food. Minions, quickly carry Xuanzang back, light the fire, start the pot, and cook this monk!"

Gold Horn King gestured, Silver Horn King also showed a look of joy, and the little demons that were surrounding Xuanzang at that moment, had all scattered from the impact of Silver Horn King’s sword.

Seeing this scene, they couldn’t help but show a worried expression.

Although they had converted, they were still unable to deal with Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King.

They could only watch as countless little demons surrounded Xuanzang, about to carry him into the cave to be cooked and eaten.

"Big brother, quickly make a move!"

Seeing this scene, Sand Monk said excitedly.

After all, he didn’t want their Journey to the West to fail, he still wanted to atone for his crimes and return to the celestial Court!

Zhu Bajie also looked at Sun Wukong; he didn’t want to make a move, it was too dangerous, as the strike released by these two demons recently was infinitely powerful, and even he felt a sense of crisis.

"Make a move? I’m not making a move, let whoever wants to...

Sun Wukong shook his head; he did not want to make a move.

If the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King were not that strong, perhaps he would have intervened, but for now, he decided against it.

"Elder brother, aren’t you afraid that the master will die?"

Seeing that the elder brother was actually not making a move, Sand Monk looked at the second senior brother: "Second Senior Brother!"

Zhu Bajie snorted and shook his head, saying, "If the elder brother doesn’t make a move, it means it’s too dangerous, I won’t make a move either!"

"You guys, you guys..."

Upon hearing that both Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie were reluctant to intervene, Sand Monk was furious and immediately picked up his weapon and charged forward.

Zhu Bajie and Sun Wukong watched Sand Monk’s silhouette rapidly charging forward.

"Elder brother, do you think our junior brother is an undercover agent sent by the Celestial Court? Is it true?"

As soon as Sand Monk left, the fear on Zhu Bajie’s face disappeared, replaced by a look of confusion.

"Given the current situation, if he wasn’t, why bother doing this!"

After all, they were all halfway into monkhood; there was really no need for them to lend a hand to this Xuanzang.

Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk were the same, they didn’t have much of a connection with Xuanzang.

If it were not for the fact that this monk had some relationship with his brothers, Sun Wukong wouldn’t have followed him at all.

Just to placate those who had harmed them, letting them die with peace, seemed somewhat unlikely.

"Is elder brother suggesting that we let them go to the rescue this time? After all, this Journey to the West is orchestrated by the Celestial Court and Buddhism!"

Zhu Bajie nodded and spoke up.

"That’s exactly what I mean!"

Sun Wukong certainly did not want to be used as a pawn, having been schemed against since birth, and now still expected to protect Xuanzang, staging a play for the Celestial Court and the Western Direction to watch?

He did not believe that the Western Direction and the Celestial Court would watch Xuanzang be eaten.

"Elder brother, what if our master really gets eaten by someone?"

Zhu Bajie spoke up, somewhat worried.

Although he didn’t care much, having been together for so long, the thought of watching Xuanzang just die like that was somewhat unbearable.

Sun Wukong made a gesture of respect; he simply did not believe such a thing would happen.

At that moment, like a god of war, Sand Monk descended furiously, holding a huge weapon that crashed down.

It seemed as though he was about to shatter some illusions.

His formidable residual power dispersed in all directions.

The ground trembled violently.

Sand Monk stood in front of the bound Xuanzang, towering like a colossal figure.

Upon seeing Sand Monk, the little demons, who were about to approach, revealed a terrified look and stepped back involuntarily.

With one slash of his weapon, in an instant, bangs blasted as the Frontier Rope binding Xuanzang was severed. Although the Frontier Rope was a treasure, it could not withstand Sand Monk’s attack.

With a swoosh, the severed Frontier Rope fused back into one and returned to Sand Monk’s hand.

After being rescued by Sand Monk, Xuanzang breathed a sigh of relief.

The change was too sudden; he had just been cut free when he was then bound by the Frontier Rope.

"Thank you, Sand Monk, for the rescue!"

Xuanzang stood up, brought his hands together, and chanted a Buddhist mantra.

"Master, you are too polite; please move back!"

Sand Monk did not look at Xuanzang, his expression vigilant as he observed the two monsters before him.

"How audacious, daring to rescue someone in front of us brothers, stay here too, younger brother, let’s show him our might!"

Upon seeing that it was Sand Monk who had arrived, the Golden Horn King was furious.

If it weren’t for Sand Monk’s intervention, they would have already captured Xuanzang.

Given their tremendous strength just now, how could they fear a Great General Who Lifts the Curtain?

Even though the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain had severed his Frontier Rope, he was not at all afraid.

At this moment, the Golden Horn King held the Purple Gold Gourd aimed at Sand Monk.

The Silver Horn King also picked up the Jade Pure Bottle, aiming it at Sand Monk.

The two spoke simultaneously: "Great General Who Lifts the Curtain, we call you once, dare you respond?"

Although Sand Monk generally appeared slow-witted, he had risen to the position of the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain beside the Jade Emperor, so his ability to judge people was not to be underestimated either.

At this moment, seeing the change in these two, it was clear that these two treasures were immensely powerful.

However, Sand Monk was himself born of the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain, his strength extraordinary; why would he fear two demons?

As Xuanzang was about to speak, the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain spoke directly: "Well, your grandpa is here, better release us while you can, once we get past this Flat Top Mountain..."

Before Sand Monk could say more, a strong suction force emanated from within the Purple Gold Gourd, and in an instant, Sand Monk was transformed into a long rainbow that surged directly into the Purple Gold Gourd.

They had thought that this Great General Who Lifts the Curtain possessed significant strength and that Xuanzang, knowing the power of their Magical Treasures, probably wouldn’t have a chance to capture the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain.

They never expected the Great General Who Lifts the Curtain to foolishly agree.

It was as if heaven wanted them to devour Xuanzang!