Chapter 718: Chapter 718

Within the Great Leiyin Temple, all the Buddha Bodhisattvas were speechless, an uncontrollable bitterness welling up in their hearts. He is clearly apologizing, so why do I feel such a strong sense of boasting? The human heart is no longer simple!

Even the Tathagata’s face twitched, thinking that it’s so amazing to have so many Magic Treasures, huh?!

He struggled to keep his expression unchanged, his vast voice booming, "Since these Magic Treasures belong to the Emperor, how did they end up in the hands of the demons in the Lower Realm?"

Bai Jin looked at General Jin and asked, "Right! How did my Magic Treasures end up in the hands of demons? These lawless demons definitely don’t have enough Merit Coins to rent them! Could they have been stolen?"

General Jin flapped his small wings and said with clasped fists, "Your Majesty, a few days ago, you issued a Dharma Decree marking the eighth anniversary of the Three Realms Mall, bestowing kindness on all beings.

The Bull Demon King, the ruler of Jilei Mountain in the Lower Realm, was one of the top ten Lucky Draw winners. He won the one-dollar Purchase Card for renting the Magic Treasure area; all those treasures were rented by the Bull Demon King."

Bai Jin said in astonishment, "Really? That happened?" Then waving his hand, he said, "I remember now, he’s really lucky. You can step back now!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" General Jin saluted with his fists and stepped back while ripples of light surrounded him, and he disappeared without a trace.

Bai Jin helplessly looked towards the Western Heaven Great Leiyin Temple and said, "Buddha, as you have also heard, this matter of the Magic Treasures truly has nothing to do with me. I, as the Heavenly Emperor, represent the order of the Three Realms, the incarnation of light and justice, and would never fund demons, that’s absolutely impossible for me.

How did the Bull Demon King get so lucky to unexpectedly win the one-dollar deal? Thank goodness it’s the rental section. If it were the trading section, my losses would have been huge. Lucky indeed! Lucky indeed!" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novel[f]ire.net

The Buddha’s eyes carried a hint of anger, his grand voice resonating, "Emperor Gouchen, the Three Realms Mall is yours after all. Who wins the prizes is solely at your discretion; whether it’s good luck or your behind-the-scenes manipulation, you know best."

"Of course I know it’s his good luck. Such fortune really makes others envious."

"Emperor Gouchen, how the Magic Treasures ended up in the hands of the Demon Clan, both of us are well aware. Now, I ask you to take back the Magic Treasures, do not assist evil demons."

Bai Jin immediately shook his head and replied, "That won’t do, as an Emperor, my word must be kept.

Since the Bull Demon King won the one-dollar voucher, the Three Realms Mall must also honor its promise. The partial goods in the Magic Treasure rental section must be rented for one dollar. If we renege now, what credibility would my Three Realms Mall have then? Who will compensate for the resulting losses, you?"

The Buddha remained silent, not uttering a word—Buddhism is poor and cannot afford to compensate!

Bai Jin then said with a smile, "Buddha, don’t be anxious. I just checked, the one-dollar purchase only has a half-month limit, and after that, the privilege is gone. Just wait half a month, it’ll pass in the blink of an eye."

"We can’t wait, whatever they need to do will be done in half a month."

Bai Jin spread his hands, saying helplessly, "Then, there’s nothing I can do.

This situation is not what I wanted to see either. How about you take the trouble to help me take back these Magic Treasures?"

Still beaming, he added, "These few Magic Treasures are surely but a trivial matter in front of the grand Buddhism, I presume."

Bang~ The doors of the Great Leiyin Temple closed shut.

In front of the West Heavenly Gate, Bai Jin stood puzzled and helplessly muttered, "How could the Buddha be so impolite?"

Zhao Gongming chuckled beside him, "Brother, the Buddha probably thinks you’re the rude one."

"I’m rude? I’ve accompanied the whole process with a splendid smile." Bai Jin touched his handsome face.

Yun Xiao, speechless, remarked, "Brother, although you had a smile, your responses were utterly perfunctory."

Bai Jin widened his eyes in confusion and said, "Was I really that perfunctory?"

Shi Ji, Gu Liang, Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, and the others all nodded firmly. He was indeed too perfunctory.

Inside the Great Leiyin Temple, The Buddha sits at the main seat with numerous Buddha Bodhisattvas seated in meditation around him.

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy speaks angrily, "What eighth-anniversary celebration, what lucky user, they are all excuses. Bai Jin is nothing but aiding that group of Demons."

The Buddha’s majestic voice resounds, "According to my investigation, there indeed is an eighth-anniversary celebration, and ten lucky audience members each received something. Three Cultivators received one hundred thousand Xuanhuang Coin shopping vouchers, a Ghost Immortal obtained a Netherworld Divine Position, and the remaining one, the Bull Demon King, received a one-dollar leasing purchase."

"What about the other five?"

"The other five are mortals, receiving rewards in the mortal world."

Lingji Bodhisattva speaks, "This so-called eighth-anniversary celebration must assuredly be orchestrated by the Bull Demon King."

Guanyin speaks calmly, "Bai Jin wishes to witness a magnificent spectacle. The Demon Clan of Jilei Mountain is far removed from our Buddhism, and he will naturally offer support to the weaker party."

Ma Yuan Venerate King Buddha speaks gravely, "Your Holiness, most of those magic treasures are powerful artefacts from the ancient era of Divine Enthronement, once dominant in their time. Now in the hands of those Demon Kings, if our Buddhism desires to overcome Jilei Mountain, it’s foreseeable that the loss would be disastrous."

Fa Jie Buddha frowns and sternly says, "Your Holiness, we cannot delay any longer. We must suppress Jilei Mountain with the force of Thunderbolt, otherwise, Tang Sanzang will be in danger. It’s better for me to take personal action."

The Buddha’s majestic voice resounds, "No!"

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy’s expression shifts, "Your Holiness, I have a strategy."

"One of my Nuns is cultivating on Jilei Mountain. I can order her to secretly take action, crippling many Demon Kings of Jilei Mountain. Our Buddhism can then suppress Jilei Mountain and rescue Tang Sanzang without breaking a sweat. Although the means aren’t honourable, it would minimize the loss to our Buddhism."

"Previously, our Buddhism lost many Arhat Bodhisattvas in the battle. A resurgence is imminent, and we cannot allow them to make fearless sacrifices once more. Please decide, Your Holiness."

The Buddha’s gaze fluctuates. He had already considered this strategy, but as the Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas and the faith of countless believers, he could never openly suggest such underhand methods, but he could also not oppose it!

The Buddha’s majestic voice resounds, "Life and Death blaze fiercely, suffering is boundless; develop the Mahayana heart, universally aid all, be willing to take on boundless suffering on behalf of all beings, to ensure that all beings ultimately attain great joy. The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy possesses a heart of great compassion."

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy, taken aback, presses hands together in a compassionate prayer, "Namo Amitabha Buddha~ If I do not enter Hell, who will?"

The other Buddha Bodhisattvas also bring their hands together and lower their heads in prayer, "Namo Amitabha Buddha."

Elsewhere, in the Earth Immortal Realm of Jilei Mountain, thousands of Demons howl, feasting on the flesh and blood of Buddha Bodhisattvas.

Inside the Sky Scraping Cave, a grand feast is being held, with the Bull Demon King hosting the Demon Kings who have returned from the great battle. Cries and laughter echo throughout the cave mansion, as the heads of Buddhas are lit with candles, illuminating the space.

In the backyard, two little monsters are carrying a large vat towards the banquet cave.

An old man approaches them, scolding as he speaks, "Why is fetching the wine taking so long? The King is getting impatient."

The two little monsters are instantly stricken with fear.

A sheep demon replies in haste, "Sect Leader Jiang, we beg your forgiveness, we... we have been busy all night and were too hungry, we just had a bit to eat."

Beside it, a Wolf Demon nods repeatedly, nervously saying, "Please, Sect Leader Jiang, do not inform the King, we admit our mistake."