Chapter 500: Chapter 500

This news was undoubtedly not a good one for everyone concerned.

"It seems our plans to play the fisherman won’t be possible, Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect might even join forces to clear us out first," someone said.

As Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect ceased their actions, Tongtian knew that his plan had failed.

Still, it was fortunate that both sides had already fought each other, suffering considerable losses in their combat forces.

After all, in that battle, even several Golden Immortals perished.

For the Cutting Teachings Sect and the Wa Huang Palace, this was naturally a favorable situation.

However, with the two sides combining their strength, the overall power was not decreased but was somewhat stronger than either side alone.

And now, there was no more cannon fodder at the Taiyi level left; about ninety percent of them were of the Great Luo tier.

"I predict that they will make their move within five days, as this is the time they need to recuperate. But after these five days, they will definitely join forces, and then everyone will need to be cautious in their response!"

Although the Leader of the Tongtian Sect was currently only a projected incarnation, at the cultivation level of a Quasi-Saint, and couldn’t enter the fray according to the rules, he could only rely on his disciples in the upcoming battles.

"We will heed the Order of Law!"

The crowd below responded in unison, not intimidated by the alliance of Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect but rather somewhat excited at the thought of a true battle.

"However, we won’t let them idle away these few days either."

As the Leader of the Tongtian Sect was making arrangements, Wang Yang heard someone using telepathy.

Wang Yang blinked, then discreetly withdrew and looked in a certain direction before shooting off into the distance.

Moments later, on a mountain at the edge of the Various Sects, Wang Yang landed.

"Since you’ve invited me over, won’t you come out for a meeting, Your Majesty?" Wang Yang called out, scanning the area.

Wang Yang’s voice slowly spread out, and after a while, a figure emerged from a corner.

This person was dressed unassumingly, but anyone who saw his face would recognize that he was none other than the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor looked at Wang Yang, a hint of a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, have you come to form an alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect?" Wang Yang asked with a smile, looking at the Jade Emperor.

He was well aware of the Jade Emperor’s current predicament: with the Three Teachings embroiled in war and the celestial Court excluded, it was impossible for the Jade Emperor not to harbor other thoughts.

Furthermore, the celestial Court had long been under the control of the Expounding Teachings Sect, and even the Jade Emperor sought to ally with Buddhism to gain true control over the celestial Court, but to no avail.

Before long, the celestial Court might vanish completely.

As the Lord of the celestial Court, he wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen easily.

Therefore, the most suitable partner for the celestial Court was naturally the Cutting Teachings Sect.

Plus, with the Jade Emperor reaching out to him at such a critical juncture, if he claimed it wasn’t for an alliance, Wang Yang wouldn’t believe it.

"Fellow Daoist, indeed as intelligent as always. I am truly here to discuss an alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect," the Jade Emperor said with a smile.

"Oh, if that’s the case, I wonder what kind of sincerity Your Majesty can offer for an alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect?" Wang Yang oh-ed, looking at the Jade Emperor with a half-smile.

The Jade Emperor, after all, had made calculations against Sun Wukong, and naturally, Wang Yang didn’t hold him in high esteem.

"I know that Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect are about to join forces, so I can send Nezha to provoke Buddhism. What do you think of this, Daoist Wang Yang?" the Jade Emperor proposed.

Wang Yang was taken aback.

Then he realized that the Jade Emperor must have been nearby, and since Nezha was no fan of Buddhism, he would certainly not let such an opportunity slip by.

"Very well then, I will leave this to Your Majesty. I will go back and inform the Spirit Treasure Venerable right away!" Wang Yang nodded.

He then headed back to the grand hall of the Cutting Teachings Sect.

Hearing Wang Yang’s words, the Jade Emperor let out a sigh of relief.

After returning to the grand hall, the Leader of the Tongtian Sect brightened upon hearing Wang Yang’s report.

"In that case, it’s excellent. I was somewhat uncertain about which disciple to send to confront Buddhism, and now this comes as the best possible news!" the Leader said with a laugh, knowing the Expounding Teachings Sect had already dispatched Luo Xuan and that with this good news from Wang Yang, the choice of who to send to trouble Buddhism was clear.

Most of the disciples had left, leaving only the Leader of the Tongtian Sect, Nuwa, and Wang Yang in the hall.

Nuwa looked puzzled at the Leader and asked, "Tongtian brother, since they have just battled fiercely, why don’t we take this opportunity to strike? Perhaps we can wipe out one side altogether!"

"Sister Nuwa, our strength is not sufficient," the Leader smiled and replied slowly, having entertained the same thought himself.

"If we exterminate one now, that’s possible, but our side will certainly suffer heavy losses, and when there’s still another left, we won’t be able to beat them,"

"If we just let them form an alliance, wouldn’t that make it even more hopeless?"

Nuwa’s face showed even more confusion. Since taking out one was not feasible, why watch them form an alliance? Wasn’t that just creating trouble for themselves?

"Rest assured, an alliance might increase their numbers, but their combat effectiveness is absolutely nothing to boast about."

Tongtian was confident about this, "What do you think, Daoist Wang Yang?"

Without stating it outright, Tongtian looked towards Wang Yang.

Wang Yang nodded and said, "They do not take us seriously, and even this time we did not let our disciples take action, only letting the celestial Court and Sun Wukong stir up some trouble between them."

"In their eyes, the Cutting Teachings Sect is still that weak Cutting Teachings Sect, and Wa Huang Palace is still that inconspicuous Wa Huang Palace."

"They are fully confident that they can eliminate us, but they also have to guard against each other. This way, even if they unite on the surface, behind the scenes they’re still a disorganized mess."

Hearing Wang Yang’s words, Nuwa also nodded.

No wonder they were not worried.

"Why send someone to harass them?"

Nuwa was surprised. If they believed that the alliance of the two was not a big deal, why send Luo Xuan on a fool’s errand.

Tongtian looked at Wang Yang, and Wang Yang could only continue, "The intention of Spirit Treasure Venerable, I suppose, is to show them that we really don’t have any significant strength on our side!"

"Furthermore, since the Expounding Teachings Sect and Buddhism have suffered heavy losses, being a Taiyi Golden Immortal is no longer significant, so it’s better if those at the Taiyi Tier from Wa Huang Palace refrain from taking action."

"Beiju Luzhou is destined to become the battleground for the Great Luos."

Indeed, those at the Taiyi Tier can no longer have any significant impact now.

Nuwa nodded, signaling that she understood.

Nezha and Luo Xuan had both set out.

Nezha arrived at the entrance of the Western Buddhism camp, looked at the figures resting and recuperating, and took a deep breath.

"Bald monks of Buddhism, get out here now!"

Suddenly, the entire Buddhist camp echoed with the voice.

Sun Wukong had been nearby all along. He noticed Nezha’s appearance here and followed to see what was going on, never expected him to be so able to attract hostility.

With just a single shout, the Buddhists struggled to hold back.

Becoming a monk meant having to endure being scorned as "bald donkeys".

Even those who had attained Buddhahood were no exception.

"Nezha, you’ve come here time and again; do you really think we can’t keep you here?"

A figure flew out, it was Garuda, who had intercepted Sun Wukong before.

But at this moment, he didn’t realize that this Nezha was not the same Nezha as before.

Moreover, this time he wasn’t the only one coming out; Protector Vidhara followed him.

After all, the last time Nezha came, Yang Jian had been with him, and now Nezha had returned. To think there weren’t Great Luo strong ones behind him, the Buddhists would not believe it.

For this reason, as Garuda came out, Protector Vidhara also emerged.

"You can’t be serious; to deal with me, a mere early-stage Great Luo, you’re willing to have several Great Luos take action? If that’s the case, I won’t accompany you any longer!"

Saying so, Nezha prepared to leave.

Nezha had received orders to just harass the Buddhists, not to fight a life-and-death battle.

Add to that the appearance of two Great Luo Golden Immortals.

If it really came to a fight, he might indeed be left behind.

"Since you’re here, you might as well stay!"

Seeing Nezha trying to leave, Garuda was naturally unwilling to allow it.

This Nezha had been coming and going again and again, and his Buddhist camp also had a temper to express.

At this moment, with a fierce flap of his wings, Garuda moved faster than Nezha who was standing on his Wind-Fire Wheels.

Seeing this, Nezha’s eyes flashed; did the Buddhists really need to go so far?

With such thoughts in his mind, Nezha hastened his exit.

But sadly, the Buddhists were set on keeping him there this time!

"Where do you think you’re going?"

Just as Nezha was flying forward, suddenly someone appeared to block his way.

Nezha’s face fell at the sight of this person.