Chapter 1082: Chapter 329: Zhunti’s Betrayal (Part 2)
There is one thing he can think of, which is that Emperor Jun and his targets aren’t really the Three Realms, but are plotting something else.
As for why they are returning to the Three Realms, it’s mostly just using the Three Realms as a stepping stone.
If this is true, that would be truly astonishing.
The powerhouses of the Three Realms have all underestimated Emperor Jun and his.
He wanted to listen further, but clearly Emperor Jun stopped speaking.
Evidently, he was deliberately keeping Wood God in suspense, choosing not to reveal more.
Wood God knew Emperor Jun was purposefully withholding information.
His eyes flickered with brilliance, finally making a decision.
From any angle, mingling with Emperor Jun and his group is far more reliable than with that faction.
It seems he needs to adjust his thinking, while taking advantage of his current position to gain more useful insights from that faction, and relay them to Emperor Jun and his.
Only by doing this can he realize his worth and be heavily utilized.
Firm in his choice, Wood God instead felt calm.
In the Heavenly Court’s camp, Zhunti was meditating, both healing his wounds and contemplating the current situation.
A voice reached his ear, instantly capturing Zhunti’s attention.
He quietly left the camp, arriving in a deserted wilderness.
Someone stood quietly under the moonlight, silver light bathed the figure, making it exquisitely dreamlike.
The person turned, a white long dress was draped in a layer of moonlight, making her appear both sacred and soft, yet with a sense of inviolable sanctity.
The person was none other than Mother Moon, Changxi.
She radiated a soft, misty glow, her eyes like stars, locking onto Zhunti with a smile playing on her lips.
Zhunti’s complexion slightly darkened, facing Mother Moon, one of Emperor Jun’s Empresses, he dared not show any negligence.
The other held superior status, rank, and strength.
The Sun and Moon traveled together, Mother Moon’s prowess was not weaker than Xihe’s, naturally making Zhunti no match.
Zhunti was somewhat nervous but forced himself to appear composed.
He said in a deep voice: "Zhunti greets Mother Moon, may I ask why Mother Moon sought me out late at night?"
Zhunti gazed at Changxi, aware that her visit undoubtedly had a purpose.
It’s even possible she came specifically to recruit him.
If not for this reason, Changxi wouldn’t have bothered coming in person.
Changxi smiled faintly and said: "You’ve already guessed it."
"This humble monk doesn’t know."
Zhunti feigned ignorance.
Guessing was one thing, saying it was another.
Should he guess wrong, it would be utterly embarrassing to be ridiculed by the other.
Changxi understood Zhunti was feigning ignorance and smiled faintly, saying: "This time I’ve come simply to tell the Bodhisattva that our camp is lacking a sect like the Daoist Sect, and although we’ve never gotten along with the Daoist Sect, if someone from the Buddhist Realm is willing to join our camp, His Majesty will allow them to spread their teachings throughout the entire Three Realms."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti’s eyes flashed brightly.
Inevitably, he was tempted, deeply tempted.
He didn’t like the Heavenly Court, even felt it constantly suppressed them in the Buddhist Realm.
If the Buddhist Sect could develop under Emperor Jun, it would naturally flourish like the Daoist Sect.
Moreover, once Emperor Jun restores the Heavenly Court, the Three Realms would be fertile ground for the Buddhist Sect’s growth.
Reflecting on this, Zhunti’s heart raced.
He almost immediately wanted to agree, but quickly regained his rationality.
In the world, there’s no free lunch, only traps.
"What does the Heavenly Emperor want me to do?"
Zhunti asked.
The other side couldn’t just offer benefits without expecting something in return.
If Emperor Jun were such a kind person, he wouldn’t have been driven out by the Ancient Gods back then.
Mother Moon smiled faintly and said: "We don’t require anything, only that you bring as many powerful figures as possible, that would be more than sufficient."
"That’s all?"
Zhunti asked with some doubt.
Even if he brought all the experts of the Buddhist Realm into Emperor Jun’s camp, it seemed of little consequence.
Nowadays, in this world, beside beings like him in the Supreme and Sub-Paramount tiers, those below Sub-Paramount are hardly considered experts and certainly not appealing to titans like Emperor Jun.
Thus, he truly didn’t understand why Emperor Jun would do this.
Mother Moon smiled faintly and said: "That’s all, with your intelligence, you should also see that in our confrontations with the Heavenly Court we aren’t at an advantage, merely because His Majesty hasn’t acted yet. When we capture the four Continents, we don’t want excessive losses, hence reducing enemy forces as much as possible."
At this point, Mother Moon glanced at Zhunti and continued: "If you agree, we’ll definitely fulfill our promises to you, while showing the living beings of the Three Realms that our conduct isn’t against future generations but seeks to favor them generously."
Zhunti promptly understood more.
The other wasn’t interested in his strength but rather the identity he represented.
The Buddhist Realm’s influence in the Three Realms is substantial.
Though Zhunti is mysterious, as teacher to seven billion Buddhas, his reputation is very significant.
Once he submits to Emperor Jun and receives favor, perhaps even utilization.
How would the living beings of future generations think? They would surely perceive Emperor Jun and his group as non-threatening.
They might even consider joining Emperor Jun a promising choice.
In such a manner, Emperor Jun could recruit countless living beings for their purposes.
However, this approach would make Zhunti a target for criticism, possibly implicating Tathagata Buddha and others, incurring punishment from the Heavenly Court.