Chapter 723: Chapter 723

In the distance, the doors of Great Leiyin Temple were wide open, with The Buddha seated upon the Lotus Platform, the Buddha Wheel shining behind his head, and a smile on his face.

Below him, many great powers of Buddhism also looked towards Bai Jin and others, smiles of victors on their faces.

The Buddha’s mighty voice echoed between Heaven and Earth: "Bai Jin, Kui Niu has been defeated."

Bai Jin clasped his fists, laughing as he spoke: "Congratulations on Buddhism’s victory over the demon of Jilei Mountain. It is truly a joyous and commendable event. Buddhism will surely become renowned across the Three Realms! I will certainly spread the word far and wide for Buddhism."

The Buddha slightly frowned, his smiling expression fading as he calmly spoke: "My Buddha is compassionate. Slaying demons is a righteous duty, not for gaining fame. Your efforts are not needed, Emperor."

Defeating a Demon King to become renowned across the Three Realms, hailed as the greatest achievement of Buddhism, is this truly for the glory of Buddhism or does it diminish its dignity? Bai Jin is truly cunning, one could easily fall into his trap.

Vilu Buddha proudly said: "Evil cannot prevail over righteousness, this is the proper path flourishing!"

Gu Liang snorted, saying: "Using underhanded and scheming tactics, what is there to be proud of?"

Ju Liusun spoke: "See people as good people, see deeds as good deeds, see circumstances as good circumstances, everything is a manifestation of one’s mind. If the mind deems it evil, the actions will be evil; if the mind sees it as good, the actions will be good."

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"Emperor, schemes and deceit cannot last, those who lurk in darkness will eventually crumble under the brightness of light."

"Emperor, the great trend of Heavenly Dao is like a vast rushing river that cannot be defied."

"Emperor, those who comply with Heaven will prosper, those who defy Heaven will perish."

One Buddha after another looked at Bai Jin with smiling faces, speaking words of persuasion.

Gu Liang furiously called out: "Detestable! Brother, throw my Peace Mushrooms to Spiritual Mountain!"

Shi Ji also furrowed his brows, turning his head to look at Bai Jin, with the other members of the Law Enforcement Team also looking towards him.

Golden Peng also said: "Brother, I’ll go right now and rescue Bull Demon King, we have lost this game."

Bai Jin’s somber expression vanished, and he chuckled, saying: "Why the rush? The real spectacle is just beginning! The more smug they are now, the more embarrassed they will be later."

"Brother, do you have any more tricks up your sleeve?"

"Cough cough~ No, calculating is not my forte."

Inside the Fire Cloud Cave of the Lower Realm, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing were lying on stone beds, snoring thunderously.

Half-asleep, half-awake, the Primordial Spirit of Sun Wukong entered the void and arrived at a scenic place with blue skies, white clouds above, and mountains and vegetation below, where five grand Divine Palaces sat between Heaven and Earth.

Sun Wukong, riding on a cloud in the Nine Heavens, looked around at the five Divine Palaces, muttering to himself, "Taiching Hall, Yuqing Hall, Upper Pure Palace, Wa Emperor Hall, Pingxin Palace. Where is this place? How did I, Old Sun, get here?"

"Sun Wukong~" A mighty voice echoed through Heaven and Earth.

Sun Wukong looked up and called out, "Who? Who is calling Old Sun?"

Sun Wukong suddenly felt a mysterious connection in his heart and immediately followed it, swiftly shooting down through the clouds.

In the center of the five Divine Palaces stood a thatched cottage, where Bai Jin was sitting on a lounge chair fishing, the stream in front of him rippling gently.

Sun Wukong rushed down, excitedly shouting, "Emperor Gouchen!" and landed beside the lounge chair, scratching his hands with excitement.

Bai Jin smiled and said, "Wukong, after five hundred years of copying scriptures, are you still mad at me?"

"Hehe~ At first I was a bit, but after copying so many scriptures, your old Sun’s grievances have already vanished within those scriptures. Your old Sun understands that Emperor, you meant well for me. Before, your old Sun was just a wild monkey, and although Master taught me skills, no one taught me the righteous path. It was only after spending five hundred years copying scriptures under Lianhua Mountain that your old Sun came to understand right from wrong. My previous actions in the Heavenly Court and causing trouble at the Yaochi Banquet was my fault. The Jade Emperor hosted the banquet, and inviting me was a favor, not inviting me was within his right. Your old Sun caused chaos at the Yaochi Banquet, ruined the event, and even till the end didn’t repent, acting like a hooligan. Now, your old Sun just wants to go back and give myself from the past a good beating."

Bai Jin laughed heartily and said, "Good, it’s very good that you understand this. It means you have grown."

Sun Wukong said proudly, "Five hundred years of copying scriptures weren’t for nothing."

"I heard that when you traveled to the West to Kusong Stream, you lost Tang Sanzang?!"

Sun Wukong said sheepishly, "That matter even disturbed Emperor! Actually, it’s not a big deal, just that the kid at home is too naughty, but still much better than your old Sun used to be. Once I find him, I’ll also have him copy scriptures for five hundred years."

"Tang Sanzang went missing, and Buddhism was furious, leading an army to attack Jilei Mountain. The Bull Demon King also summoned the demons of Western Continent to clash twice with Buddhism at Jilei Mountain, defeating them each time with countless Arhats and Vajras falling. Later, Buddhism ordered the Jade-faced Fox to secretly poison them, killing dozens of demon kings of Jilei Mountain and slaughtering the demons of Jilei Mountain, while the Bull Demon King was also captured by Buddhism due to severe poisoning."

Sun Wukong exclaimed in shock, "What? Brother Niu was captured?"

Scratching his head and looking distraught he yelled, "Wasn’t the Jade-faced Fox Brother Niu’s concubine? How could she poison and harm him?"

"The Jade-faced Fox was originally a nun under the Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy at Spiritual Mountain. Desiring to eliminate the growth of Jilei Mountain, Spiritual Mountain ordered the Jade-faced Fox to grow close to the Bull Demon King, and in one fell swoop removed Jilei Mountain."

Sun Wukong angrily shouted, "What a shameless act by Buddhism! Your old Sun has really broadened his horizons today."

He quickly asked, "Emperor, how will Buddhism deal with my brother?"

"Buddha is currently pressing the Bull Demon King toward Cuiyun Mountain, planning to capture his entire family in one go to eliminate future troubles."

Sun Wukong scratched his head anxiously and called out, "Brother Niu, Sister-in-law, they haven’t done anything excessive, it’s just their child being a bit naughty. Buddhism intends to eradicate them completely, which is totally unreasonable! Your old Sun must go and rescue Brother Niu and have a good talk with them."

"In Western Continent, Buddhism represents the principle."

Inside the pond, the feather float suddenly sank.

Bai Jin smiled and said, "Got a bite!" He reached out and pulled, the fishing line tightened, the rod bent downward and buzzed, the surface of the pond churned as the fishing line spun, splashing ripples.

"Up!" Bai Jin pulled forcefully, and a palm-sized golden carp soared into the air, which he caught with his hand.

Sun Wukong said anxiously, "Emperor, please stop fishing and help me save Brother Niu! The Holy Infant’s parents are separated, which is already very pitiful. If Buddhism kills his parents, how will the child live in the future?"

Bai Jin removed the fish hook, handed the small golden carp to Sun Wukong, and said, "Take this fish, secretly administer it to the Bull Demon King, it can neutralize the poison in his body."

Sun Wukong hastily took the golden carp, his eyes brightened, and he bowed saying, "Thank you, Emperor, your old Sun will now go find Brother Niu." He leaped into the sky and disappeared into the clouds.