535: Chapter 232 Tomb of Haotian_4 535: Chapter 232 Tomb of Haotian_4 But, if the only purpose is to sacrifice ninety percent of the postnatal beings,
they could never accept it.
So, even if Lord Doumu’s analysis was correct, they and the Jade Emperor were still enemies.
Tathagata Buddha said solemnly, “Although Lord Doumu’s analysis makes sense, I still feel there’s something not quite right.
The Jade Emperor’s purposes are definitely not just those, I suspect he has even greater motives, and even his origin is quite mysterious.
Think about it, before the Jade Emperor became the Great Heavenly Venerate, did he have any fame in the Three Realms?
Where did he really come from?”
Seeing that everyone had fallen into deep thought, Tathagata continued, “Also, the Eastern King was the universally awaited Supreme of the Three Realms, known for his generous and benevolent nature, treating ancient gods and living beings equally, and his strength was also formidable.
He himself was ambitious, wanting to reorganize the order of the Three Realms, so why did he suddenly step back just when he was about to ascend?
To relinquish the supreme position in the Three Realms – could it really be that he didn’t care about power and fame at all?
If so, why did he previously display such ambition?”
Seeing that nobody could respond, the expression of Tathagata Buddha grew even more solemn as he continued, “Do not forget, the Jade Emperor was brought in by The Three Pure Ones, right after the Eastern King announced his abandonment of the position of the Supreme of the Three Realms—a person suddenly brought in by The Three Pure Ones.”
“If there was any scheming involved, perhaps only The Three Pure Ones would know it best.”
Hearing Tathagata say this, everyone’s expressions became more solemn.
They had just realized that they had underestimated The Three Pure Ones, and even more so, the Jade Emperor.
What exactly is the relationship between them?
Up until now, perhaps no one knows.
“So, do not naively think that the Jade Emperor is definitely resisting The Three Pure Ones, nor should you think that The Three Pure Ones will definitely help us protect the beings of later generations.
Nothing is that simple.”
Jin Chan looked at Tathagata Buddha with a face full of surprise.
This guy actually thought of so much?
He found it somewhat incredible.
Jin Chan had initially thought that Tathagata Buddha was all about petty schemes.
After hearing what he said today, he was truly amazed.
This master really does have some substance.
It was clear that Tathagata had read Jin Chan’s thoughts from his eyes.
He glared at Jin Chan—was this disciple always looking down on him?
In the Three Realms, who didn’t know that Tathagata Buddha was one of the best strategists?
Otherwise, Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei would not have sought his help to deal with the Jade Emperor.
That was also a kind of recognition.
“The Buddha’s words are correct.
We indeed must not be careless.
What exactly is the relationship between The Three Pure Ones and the Jade Emperor?
None of us knows, and we cannot imagine them to be adversaries.
I even suspect whether the Jade Emperor is an incarnation of one of The Three Pure Ones,” said Great Emperor Ziwei solemnly.
He then turned his gaze to his mother.
In this aspect, maybe his mother could give him some hints.
However, Lord Doumu shook her head and said, “No, that I am very clear on.
The Jade Emperor is absolutely not an incarnation of one of The Three Pure Ones; otherwise, I would have sensed it long ago.”
Everyone nodded, since Lord Doumu had said so, this guess could be overthrown.
They looked at each other, each seeing the solemnity in the other’s eyes.
The attitude of Lord Taishang had plunged the place into tension, and everyone was somewhat disordered.
To say they were not panicking was impossible.
If The Three Pure Ones sided with the ancient gods, they would absolutely have no chance at all.
Because they were not strong enough.
They could contest against ancient gods within the Three Realms, but not against The Three Pure Ones.
In the cultivation world, the strong are venerated; that’s the reality.
“Forget it, talking about this now is useless.
Let’s strengthen ourselves as much as possible.
As long as we are strong enough, even The Three Pure Ones would have to retreat.
What Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and Emperor Jun could do, we can also accomplish,” said Sun Wukong with a smile.
He seemed quite optimistic.
If others could do it, why couldn’t they?
Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi were indeed powerful and excellent, but so was everyone here—none of them were ordinary individuals.
Even if they were not equal to the Supreme of the Three Realms, they would inevitably reach that level eventually.
Like Great Emperor Ziwei and Tathagata Buddha, who were already close to that level, they would reach it someday.
“Indeed, Wukong speaks wisely.
Thinking too much is merely causing ourselves worry.
We just need to do our best.
Even the strongest enemies must be surpassed, and we will defeat them sooner or later,” said Tathagata Buddha, laughing.
He too started out weak and gradually became strong.
He had much experience in this regard and was very confident about himself.
Everyone nodded, not thinking too much about it anymore.
They dispersed, each going their separate ways.
However, Great Emperor Ziwei stopped Sun Wukong, asking him not to leave yet as he had something to discuss.
Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei left together.
None of the others were surprised by this.
But Lord Doumu was somewhat worried; she couldn’t help saying, “They say Wukong is a royal offspring, and I used to take it as a joke, but now I’m getting a bit worried.
What if Ziwei really falls for a monkey?
And since Wukong is a male monkey, how will I face this ‘daughter-in-law’?”
Her words almost made everyone burst out laughing.
No one expected Lord Doumu to have such worries.
However, this did show how good the relationship between Sun Wukong and Great Emperor Ziwei truly was.