451: Chapter 217: Grand Sorcerer of the Heavenly Court_5 451: Chapter 217: Grand Sorcerer of the Heavenly Court_5 But after he had been in contact with Lord Taishang, he was not worried at all.
The Three Pure Ones would definitely not allow Tathagata to rise to power, as this was completely against their principles.
If Tathagata wanted to rise, there was only one possibility; he would be killed by The Three Pure Ones, and his success would be impossible.
The Three Pure Ones wanted the flourishing of living beings and the growth of the Great Dao of Living Beings, which was why they allowed the Buddhist Realm to exist.
However, the purpose of the Buddhist Realm was too passive, not conducive to the development of the Three Realms at all.
The Three Pure Ones would never allow such a passive doctrine to dominate the Three Realms, allowing them to develop in the barren Western Continent was already very merciful.
If the Buddhist Realm wanted to rule over everything, the Three Pure Ones would absolutely not allow it, and would even personally strike down such attempts.
“Since you have this in mind, I’m not worried anymore.
However, be careful with Wukong becoming the Jade Emperor’s man; outwardly he helps you but secretly he might be assisting the Jade Emperor.
After all, they have collaborated before, and the potential for cooperation is greater.”
Sun Wukong reminded him, as he could not completely trust Tathagata.
Great Emperor Ziwei smiled slightly and said, “You can rest assured on that point, I naturally have the ability to discern.
However, this decree still needs you to deliver it.”
Sun Wukong slightly startled, himself to deliver the decree to Mount Ling?
He rolled his eyes, grudgingly saying, “You really know how to use people.
Fine, Old Sun will handle this matter.”
Great Emperor Ziwei laughed heartily; he and Sun Wukong were never formal with each other.
Similarly, Sun Wukong and he were never formal with each other either.
Their relationship was closer than others imagined.
Great Emperor Ziwei pondered for a moment, then a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a decree materialized, which he handed to Sun Wukong.
“I plan to appoint Tathagata as the Grand Sorcerer of Heavenly Court, specifically to strategize for me.
After the matter is settled, I will let him return to Mount Ling.”
Grand Sorcerer?
Sun Wukong was speechless; there was no such position in the Heavenly Court, and of course, it was no different from a nominal title with no real power.
Just like his previous title of Great Sage Equalling Heaven, although it seemed prestigious, it was just a nominal title; he had no real power within the Heavenly Court.
He gave Great Emperor Ziwei a thumbs-up, unable to help exclaiming, “Actually, why would Tathagata need to lift a finger, I think you alone are much darker than Tathagata; if you had acted on your own, you would be much stronger than him.”
Great Emperor Ziwei glared at Sun Wukong, grumbled, “You’re talking nonsense!
I am honest and simple-hearted, benevolent and peerless, known by the world, where do you get the idea I am so sinister?
I am not as deceitful as the Jade Emperor.”
“Hehe.”
Sun Wukong smiled lightly.
Great Emperor Ziwei: “…”
The scoundrel clearly didn’t believe him.
But then, he didn’t believe his own words either.
The two exchanged glances and saw the amusement in each other’s eyes.
Sun Wukong took the decree and went directly to Mount Ling in Western Heaven.
Before arriving at Mount Ling, the Four Heavenly Kings dared not stop him, letting Sun Wukong barge in.
Tathagata Buddha’s heart stirred, and he smiled, saying, “A distinguished guest has arrived.”
A distinguished guest?
A trace of doubt arose in the hearts of the Mount Ling assembly.
Ever since Tathagata had returned, all plans had failed, and it had been a long time since any significant personage from the realms had visited Mount Ling.
Even when Tathagata Buddha held a Ullambana Dharma gathering, only a few attended, incomparable to the past.
They turned around, looking at the newcomer.
Upon seeing Sun Wukong walking in, the Mount Ling assembly shuddered, all tensing up.
The newcomer was indeed a distinguished guest, but every time he came, it meant that a few of them were doomed.
With his sudden appearance, a thought cropped up in the minds of the Mount Ling assembly: had they offended Sun Wukong again?
However, thinking that Tathagata Buddha had already returned, they felt slightly reassured.
Tathagata Buddha personally descended from the Lotus Platform to greet Sun Wukong.
Meanwhile, The Second Buddha Ancestor, Jin Chan, who had been sleeping soundly, also awoke instantly.
Upon seeing Sun Wukong, his face broke into a wide smile.
“Wukong, you’ve come.
I’ve missed you terribly these days we’ve been apart.
Thinking back to when we first met, my heart is stirred, and I feel even guiltier towards you.
Tell me if there’s anything you want, I’ll definitely do it for you.”
As he said this, Jin Chan’s eyes even reddened.
The Mount Ling assembly was dumbstruck.
Was this really Jin Chan?
Had they seen a ghost?
The corners of Tathagata Buddha’s mouth twitched, and he was tempted to kick Jin Chan aside.
This guy’s performance was too outrageous.
Even if he feared Sun Wukong, there’s no need to disgrace himself so much, making his own face heat up.
Indeed, having thick-faced as a trait seemed to be an inherited trait, not only that, but Jin Chan showed signs of surpassing his teacher, which made Tathagata Buddha unwittingly feel a crisis.
It seemed he needed to cultivate more diligently; otherwise, he might be surpassed by this second disciple.
As thoughts whirled in his mind, Tathagata Buddha’s expression remained unchanged.
He smiled and spoke, “Alright, Jin Chan, go back first.
The Great Saint is probably here to see me, not related to you.”
Jin Chan stood still, speaking indifferently, “I know Wukong is here to see you, but that doesn’t stop me from bonding with Wukong.
Master, you’re too utilitarian, unlike me who values feelings.
”
With that, he looked guilty and said, “Wukong, I’ve done many wrong things before, but as you know, it’s not really my fault; it was my master who forced me.
I was really helpless.
Actually, I like you the most, so if you must hate, hate my master, not me.
You know my feelings for you.”