473: Chapter 222 Dragon Palace Haunted_4 473: Chapter 222 Dragon Palace Haunted_4 He had only left for a month, and Jin Chan had almost given him a Great Heavenly Venerate.
If Jin Chan were allowed to continue in charge of Mount Ling, perhaps there would be even more surprises.
That’s why Tathagata was willing to delegate power.
However, Sun Wukong was unwilling to listen any longer, speaking to Tathagata Buddha, “These matters here have been resolved.
From now on, you can keep an eye on Mount Ling; Old Sun is leaving.”
“Guanyin, Ksitigarbha, won’t you reconsider?”
Tathagata Buddha was still trying.
Even going so far as to say to Sun Wukong, “Also, Wukong, I truly see you as most fated with our Buddhist Sect.
If you are willing, the title of Victorious Fighting Buddha is yours, to stand equal with me.”
Instead, the Jingu Bang swept over.
Tathagata Buddha dodged, and the staff missed its mark.
Sun Wukong hadn’t truly intended to hit him, just to scare him a bit.
Sun Wukong’s face darkened, and he scoffed coldly, saying, “Tathagata, I don’t want to hear such words again.
Otherwise, without the need for the Jade Emperor to act, Old Sun will overturn your Mount Ling.”
Tathagata dryly chuckled and wisely shut his mouth.
This monkey, having the upper hand now and with his unruly nature, it was not surprising at all that he would do such a thing.
So, it was still better not to provoke Sun Wukong if possible.
Seeing Tathagata Buddha keeping quiet, Sun Wukong sneered, and then turned to leave.
Ksitigarbha and Guanyin also left.
Watching their retreating figures, Tathagata Buddha looked regretful.
These three were originally destined to be master fighters of his Mount Ling, but now they no longer belonged to his Mount Ling.
At that moment, Jin Chan approached, smiling and asked, “Have you heard this saying?”
“What?”
“Outsmarting oneself.”
“Scram.”
Tathagata Buddha felt some anger, this fellow was here to mock him.
“Over-thinking it cleverly can sometimes backfire terribly.”
Jin Chan laughed loudly.
Tathagata Buddha initially wanted to be angry but ultimately just sighed.
What Jin Chan said was not wrong.
He had overplayed his hand and, in the end, achieved nothing.
Yang Jian watched everything, and once all was resolved, he then said to Tathagata Buddha, “Buddha, I should also return and report back.
After you finish handling things here, will you go to the Heavenly Court?”
“I’ll go to the Heavenly Court with the Judicial Deity.
If I don’t eliminate the Jade Emperor, I won’t be able to sleep peacefully in the future.”
A flash of cold light crossed his eyes—Tathagata Buddha now harbored hatred against the Jade Emperor.
Now, he would eradicate the Jade Emperor even without the Great Emperor Ziwei’s request.
The Jade Emperor didn’t know that his actions had not only failed to intimidate Tathagata Buddha but had instead resolved him to oppose the Jade Emperor.
It would be interesting to see what his expression would be if he knew.
A gleam of amusement flashed deeply in Yang Jian’s eyes.
Was this not akin to the Jade Emperor shooting himself in the foot?
Initially, Tathagata might not have wholeheartedly assisted the Great Emperor Ziwei in dealing with the Jade Emperor, only doing so to gain the approval of the Ziwei Heavenly Court.
But now, that might no longer be the case.
At least now, Tathagata Buddha absolutely detested the Jade Emperor.
Believe that in the future in dealing with the Jade Emperor, Tathagata Buddha would certainly spare no effort.
In this way, the Jade Emperor would face a fully committed Tathagata Buddha in the future.
Thinking about this scenario excited Yang Jian.
The clash of two old rivals would undoubtedly be spectacular.
Tathagata Buddha left with Yang Jian.
Jin Chan blinked his eyes, finally fully believing that Tathagata Buddha had entrusted him with the major authority of Mount Ling.
He suddenly chuckled sneakily, eyeing Maitreya and others, which instantly sent shivers down their spines.
Why did they suddenly have a bad premonition?
They began to doubt if letting Jin Chan lead Mount Ling was really a good idea?
At least for now, it seemed rather unsettling.
Nobody knew what Jin Chan would think of next; this fellow was unpredictable in his actions.
Only Lamp-Burning Ancient Buddha appeared a bit more composed.
Jin Chan might seem unreliable, but now they realized that his actions were deeply intentional.
Some of the things he said were harsh but undeniably logical.
Having him in charge of Mount Ling was indeed a fortune for Mount Ling.
Maybe others couldn’t see it yet, but in time, they would understand.
Moreover, Tathagata had previously managed Mount Ling, and bringing Mount Ling to its current level of strength was already the limit.
In recent years, there had been no significant improvement.
The two Great Heavenly Venerates were both achievements after leaving Mount Ling.
This indicated that there was something wrong with Tathagata’s management of Mount Ling.
Changing the leader might alter the situation of Mount Ling.
Especially when that person was someone astute like Jin Chan.
Regardless of how Jin Chan would arrange Mount Ling, Sun Wukong personally escorted The Bodhisattva Guanyin to the South Sea.
He advised The Bodhisattva Guanyin, “This time, Bodhisattva’s intervention protected Mount Ling, and you might be targeted by the Jade Emperor.
I have a secret technique here; if anything happens to Bodhisattva, use it immediately to inform Old Sun, and I guarantee I’ll be there at once.”
The Bodhisattva Guanyin nodded slightly, learning the secret technique from Sun Wukong.
She then smiled and said, “Wukong, you need not worry too much.
Here in Purple Bamboo Forest, it’s not just me.
There is also the Pingtian Sage.
Although he is only a Heavenly Venerate, he can manage a short fight with a Great Heavenly Venerate.”
Meaning that at The Bodhisattva Guanyin’s place, it would be very difficult for two Great Heavenly Venerates to win.
Sun Wukong chuckled, having momentarily forgotten that Old Niu was also here.
“Anyway, just notify me if anything happens.
Old Niu’s strength is still a bit weak.
If he could step into the realm of Great Heavenly Venerate, or have the power like Yang Jian, I wouldn’t be worried at all.”