Chapter 779: Chapter 779

Bai Jin hurriedly explained, "I report to my Master, I have never dispatched the Judicial Celestial to the Lower Realm.

Since I have said that I would not interfere with the Westward Journey for obtaining the scriptures, I will keep my word, for being trustworthy is the virtue my Master and Master have taught me.

The reason the Judicial Celestials descended to the Lower Realm was because they received a plea for help from Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong, stating that someone intended to kill the unborn child in Tang Sanzang’s belly. Out of brotherhood or disdain for such cruelty, the Judicial Celestials descended in a personal capacity to aid Tang Sanzang. When they descended, I knew nothing of it."

Taishang Saint smiled and nodded, "I see!" The rıghtful source is NoveIꜰire.net

The Buddha spoke in great anger, "Bai Jin, how dare you lie through your teeth in front of a Saint?"

Bai Jin raised two fingers, with a serious face he said, "I dare swear an oath to the heavens."

"You have the guts, then make the grand oath of the Heavenly Dao."

"Don’t push me, I’ll really do it."

"Go on, make your oath!"

"Pressuring me to make an oath, such an insult, Buddhism shall not stand for this."

Their eyes met, sparks flying between them, startling like silent thunder.

Beside them, Taishang Saint and Zhunti Buddha sipped their tea with smiles, as if they were oblivious to what was going on.

Zhunti Buddha put down his teacup, smiling and said, "They each have their own reasoning. Although Bai Jin claims he did not send anyone to interfere with the Westward Journey, the descent of the Judicial Celestials is a fact, and Sun Wukong did indeed visit the Gouchen Emperor Palace, these are truths.

Fellow Daoist Taishang, what do you think should be done?"

Taishang Saint took a sip of tea, smiling as he said, "Junior brother, one cannot act on guesses, everything must be substantiated by evidence. Since there is no evidence, that’s all there is to it! What do you think, Junior brother?"

Saint Zhunti nodded, "Senior brother makes a fair point, but letting this go unchecked is also inappropriate. After all, our junior nephew Bai Jin has once promised not to intervene in the Westward Journey, but now it seems to outsiders that he has broken his promise."

He said with a smile, "How about this, I take Bai Jin to the Pure Land, to expound the Dao for a few days. In the future, if the Justice God of the Heavenly Court intervenes in the journey again, no one would wrongly blame Emperor Gouchen."

Taishang Saint hesitated, then turned to Bai Jin and asked, "Bai Jin, are you willing to go and listen to the teachings of the Zhunti Sect Master?"

Bai Jin repeatedly shook his head, saying, "I report to my Master, I am keenly aware that biting off more than one can chew is not wise. Normally, I have my Master and Master to teach me the Dao, and I still struggle to understand it completely. If I were to go to the Western Heaven and listen to the great teachings of Buddhism, my head would simply explode."

Saint Zhunti smiled understandingly, "Junior nephew, have you ever heard that stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade? Although our Buddha Sect’s Taoist Skill may not be as extensive and profound as that of the Mysterious Sect, it has its unique aspects, and perhaps you might be able to see a different scene within it and gain a unique insight."

Taishang nodded slightly, each Saint’s philosophy is different, and their teachings are invaluable. If Zhunti is willing to teach Bai Jin, it would be beneficial and harmless to him. Moreover, sending him to Spiritual Mountain might also be good, to curtail his lawless nature.

Duo Bao Tathagata could not help revealing a hint of a smile, looking at Bai Jin, ’If you have the courage, come along. Once on the ground of Buddhism, this humble monk will have a proper discourse with you.’

Bai Jin’s mind raced with thoughts on how to refuse. It seemed like his Master was keen on him going to listen to the teachings. While considering how to decline, a peculiar idea suddenly emerged in his heart. He wondered if the Zhunti Sect Master would preach the Joyful Zen, and for some inexplicable reason, he was somewhat looking forward to it?!

Hum~ Suddenly, the Great Red Heaven was suffused with multicolored Divine Light, and an air of supreme nobility descended upon the Great Red Heaven.

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad and Zhunti Buddha both looked up, their eyes showing surprise, as they stood up and gazed towards the sky.

Within the Divine Light, a Qingluan and a Cai Feng pulled forth a Golden Chariot, flapping their wings and hovering in the sky. The curtains of the chariot were drawn open, and Nuwa emerged, stepping down toward the tea table below.

Nuwa bowed slightly and said with a smile, "Greetings to Senior Brother Taishang, greetings to Fellow Daoist Zhunti."

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad and Zhunti Sect Master did not dare to act arrogantly and all returned the gesture with a bow.

After exchanging courtesies, they took their respective seats, and Taishang Saint poured a cup of tea for Nuwa.

Duo Bao Tathagata glanced at Bai Jin unconsciously, his eyes full of scorn. Once again resorting to despicable methods, actually bringing Nuwa as reinforcement, but will it be useful? I will not back down this time, for justice is on my side, thus I fear nothing.

Bai Jin’s eyes were vacant, just lodge your complaint ~ why suddenly glare at me? You’re not thinking of threatening me, are you?

Lord Lao Zi, stroking his beard, said cheerfully, "The younger generation has sparked a dispute; it must have been ridiculous to Master.

May I ask what brings Master to this old Taoist?"

Nuwa replied with a smile, "We Saints should be sitting high on our cloud beds, idling beyond the black-yellow world, unconcerned with the affairs of the Three Realms."

Saint Zhunti nodded and said with a smile, "Indeed, that is how it should be. I came here this time with great shame because the skill of my junior brother Bai Jin is too formidable, causing embarrassment to fellow Daoists."

"Your matter can wait."

Nuwa turned her head to look at The Buddha, with an ambiguity in her smile, and said, "But I heard that someone, underestimating that I would never return to the Primordial World, brought a large entourage into my Divine Temple. If it weren’t for several sensible juniors, my Divine Temple would have been upturned by others. Are you all aware of this incident?"

The smile on Zhunti Sect Master’s face stiffened for a moment. Nuwa was actually calling to account over an abandoned Divine Temple; was it necessary to make such a fuss? Is she really so petty-minded?

Taishang Saint said with a smile, "It was indeed a bit too much, a Saint cannot be insulted."

Duo Bao Tathagata trembled inwardly, his full rage dissipated instantly, and he quickly said, "Your Grace, please listen to my explanation. Buddhism holds Your Grace in high regard and has no intention of assaulting Your Grace’s Temple.

Only because a rebellious disciple of Buddhism sought refuge within Your Grace’s Temple did we act out of necessity, yet with no intention of offense or harm to the Temple."

Bai Jin’s eyes shifted, and he immediately stated earnestly, "Senior brother, no need to explain; I understand your intentions.

Buddhism is bound to prosper greatly. You, being of equal status to the Jade Emperor within the Three Realms, all lands under heaven are Buddha’s domain, and all who live within are Buddha’s subjects—let alone a mere Divine Temple. Even the Law Domain of Your Grace must abide by the rules of Buddhism within the Three Realms.

Senior Brother Duobao, am I wrong in saying this?"

Nuwa raised an eyebrow, "Oh~ So that’s what you think. In that case, it is my juniors who have acted presumptuously."

"Cough cough~" Taishang coughed continuously.

"Your Grace, please let me explain, that’s not what I meant."

"Senior brother, don’t be afraid of her; we are in the right now, what is there to fear?"

Lord Lao Zi glanced at Bai Jin with a cryptic smile in his eyes. Quite bold indeed~ to go against Nuwa to her face.

The relaxed smile on Saint Zhunti’s face vanished suddenly, and cold sweat appeared by his temples.

Nuwa said with a smile, "I have also heard that some have made a judgment on my Creation Spring Water, saying it was Zen Master who devoured a meal, harboring a ghost, conceived an old woman, and used the water to dispel an evil fetus. Are you aware of this?"

Duo Bao Tathagata opened his mouth; this sounded so familiar — may I try to argue my way out of this?