596: Chapter 239 Dispersed Morale_7 596: Chapter 239 Dispersed Morale_7 At that time, they could integrate the entire power of the Three Realms to attack the Demon Realm and completely eradicate this hidden danger.
Thinking of this, everyone was somewhat excited.
They seemed to see the day when the Demon Realm was annihilated.
“Buddha, whoever is your enemy must be restless in sleep and eating.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei exclaimed.
Tathagata Buddha smiled wryly, and with a downcast face, he said, “Your Majesty must be joking.
Have you forgotten that your servant here was once defeated by you?”
His scheme was neatly and cleanly exposed by the Great Emperor Ziwei.
If it had been successful, Tathagata was confident he could rise to the rank of the Supreme of the Three Realms.
Regrettably, he failed.
Long ago, his ruse had been seen through by the Great Emperor Ziwei and his methods were promptly neutralized.
The Great Emperor Ziwei laughed loudly, proudly saying, “It wasn’t I who saw through it, but Wukong.
You can only say that you are no match for Wukong.”
It was that guy Sun Wukong again, resulting in Tathagata Buddha being utterly speechless.
He regretted more and more his previous actions.
The Buddhist teachings say there is cause and effect, and it seems quite true now.
If he had not suppressed Sun Wukong, there would not be such tribulations thousands of years later.
Every drink and every peck has its cause and effect.
Everyone showed a smile, knowing how frustrated Tathagata Buddha had been at the beginning.
Afterward, the Heavenly Court did as Tathagata Buddha arranged.
The Court of Ancient Gods soon heard the rumors, which startled many Ancient Gods.
They were angry and wanted to question whether the message from the Queen Mother of the West was true.
But someone soon stepped forward to clear things up for them, suggesting that it was just someone deliberately spreading false information to slander the Queen Mother of the West and drive a wedge between her and them.
“The strategy of the Heavenly Court is a bit too crude, isn’t it?
They actually resort to such schemes; do they think we are fools?”
“It’s ludicrous, a bunch of beings who came after us.
I’ve lived for so long and seen every conspiracy and trick.
Such petty tricks are laughable.”
Within the Court of Ancient Gods, the Ancient Gods simply did not believe it.
Even if some overly ancient gods were skeptical,
under the persuasion of other Ancient Gods, they dared not voice their doubts.
After all, in any group, there are always a few who think themselves clever but are actually fools.
They hinted obscurely that there is no smoke without fire; since this information has spread throughout the Three Realms, it’s very likely to be true.
As a result, those individuals were roundly mocked.
“If you believe such talk, you truly are as dumb as they come.”
“If the Queen Mother of the West really belongs to the Heavenly Court, why would the Court let this message out?
They wouldn’t have enough time to keep it secret.”
Those few Ancient Gods couldn’t help but argue.
“You don’t know, this matter was inadvertently revealed by Gold Star Taibai after he became drunk.
The credibility is very high.”
“That’s right, Gold Star Taibai is the head of Heaven’s Civil Officials.
Don’t you believe his words?”
This actually surprised those Ancient Gods who didn’t believe the rumors.
But still, they remained somewhat unconvinced.
In Huaguo Mountain, when Fan Yao told Sun Wukong the news, Wukong couldn’t help but laugh.
“Fake, it’s probably a scheme to create discord, but given Tathagata Buddha’s style, it couldn’t possibly be so shallow.
If I’m not wrong, the Heavenly Court will likely refute the rumor soon.”
Sun Wukong said with a chuckle.
“Refute the rumor?” Fan Yao cocked her head, puzzled, “Great Saint, if it’s a scheme to create discord, why would they refute it?
Wouldn’t that mean the other party won’t fall for the trap?”
“Would you refute a rumor for your enemy?” Sun Wukong countered.
“No, but if I want to frame my enemy, I would refute it for her.
I get it now.”
Fan Yao’s eyes lit up.
She couldn’t help but feel that Tathagata Buddha was indeed very sly.
You think it’s only one move, but who knows, there might be a series of them.
Now it looks near impossible for Queen Mother of the West not to fall into the trap.
However, Wukong shook his head and said with a faint sneer, “You’re wrong again, he’s thought much deeper than you have.
If you can think that refuting the rumor is to solidify it, they can too.
So, they will doubt the true purpose of the refutation.”
Fan Yao was taken aback, and tilting her head, she asked, “Then what?”
Sun Wukong’s face flashed a cold smile, “Then, even if those people don’t believe it, they will have some suspicions.
Isn’t it easy to break them apart when there is a rift in their hearts?
They temporarily united and naturally won’t share confidences, they lack trust.
Therefore, they will inevitably fall into the trap.
A little estrangement can be greatly magnified.
Moreover, the Court of Ancient Gods surely has those who think too highly of their own wisdom; they are bound to be affected.”
“Also, there will surely be other moves from Tathagata Buddha next.
If I were him, I’d pay close attention to the Court of Ancient Gods, waiting for the moment the Queen Mother of the West’s people take action, then intercept a couple of their forces.
That would immediately cause dissension among the Ancient Gods.”
Hearing all that Sun Wukong said, Fan Yao was astonished.
Indeed, she knew that Immortals respected the powerful, but she had not expected Immortals to be so calculating as well.
Tathagata Buddha, rightfully considered the second oldest coin in the Three Realms, was perhaps not far behind the first, the Jade Emperor.
No, Tathagata Buddha should now be ranked as the first.
After all, even the Jade Emperor was calculated to death by him, who in the Three Realms could be more adept at scheming?
Just then, a declaration from the Heavenly Court was issued, indeed refuting the rumor about the Queen Mother of the West,
which completely stunned Fan Yao.
She was certain that Sun Wukong hadn’t gone anywhere, yet he had predicted everything that was to happen with such clarity—it was exactly as he had said.