Chapter 1340 Chapter 584: Xuanzang Sets Out, Turmoil in Nan Zhanbu Continent! (Part 2)

So his style is swift and decisive, without any hesitation.

"But Master."

Sun Wukong suddenly thought of something and looked at Xuanzang, saying, "You are still in your mortal body, are you really planning to walk to the West?"

"This Nan Zhanbu Continent is vast, and if a mere mortal were to walk, it would probably take over a thousand years just to reach Spirit Mountain."

"Are you sure you don't want to find a mount?"

As Sun Wukong spoke, he circled around Xuanzang once, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"There will be one."

Xuanzang smiled faintly, with a mysterious glow in his eyes but said nothing more. He was well aware that the team of five to retrieve the scriptures was already set, and the mounts would naturally appear.

"Alright then."

Sun Wukong shrugged helplessly: "Let's go then."

After taking a step, Sun Wukong scratched his head and suddenly remembered something, smiling as he said, "Master, do you know there's a rumor spreading in Nan Zhanbu Continent?"

"What rumor?" Xuanzang was a bit curious as well, tilting his head slightly and looking at Sun Wukong.

"That one bite of your flesh can grant endless lifespan, and eating you entirely can achieve the Quasi-Saint Realm instantly."

As Sun Wukong spoke, he gestured: "Right now, no demons have come for you probably because you're still close to Qin, so they don't dare."

"Once we go deeper into Nan Zhanbu Continent, those demons will definitely come looking."

"But don't worry, with Old Sun here, no matter what demon comes, Old Sun will handle them with one strike."

Sun Wukong confidently patted his chest, assuring with full confidence.

"Then I'll be relying on you."

Xuanzang replied with a smile.

Immediately, the two set off, heading westward.

From then on, the journey to retrieve the scriptures truly began.

In Leiyin Temple, Duobao sat on the lotus platform, his gaze piercing through layers of void, witnessing the scene of Xuanzang meeting Sun Wukong.

"Though there are some ripples, for now, it is still proceeding according to the path set by our Buddhist Sect."

Duobao sighed softly to himself, thinking silently: "Hopefully, there will be no mistakes in the future either."

While it seems the scripture retrieval is following the path he envisioned, there was a hint of worry in his eyes. This calamity is the last chance for the Buddhist Sect, and also his last chance.

He knows very well that if he grasps this period of prosperity, gaining the Qi Fortune and Merit Points, even the Hongmeng Purple Qi, he could claim the entire Qi Fortune of the Buddhist Sect, even aspiring to the Saint Position.

But if he fails, Duobao will not only lose the position of Sect Leader of the Buddhist Sect but, like Dipankara, recede to the background, eventually allowing Maitreya, the Future Buddha, to take over the Buddhist Sect.

In that case, Duobao will lose forever his chance to aspire to the Saint Position.

However, for now, while it seems the scripture retrieval is on track as he envisioned, in reality, the Qin's strategy has already disrupted things, and Dipankara and Maitreya might not stay idle either.

Doushuai Temple!

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad sat quietly on the futon, eyes slightly closed, his whole body exuding an aura of Dao Yun.

Though high above in the Thirty-Three Heavens, his consciousness seemed to meld with the world, observing all movements within it.

Regarding the scene of Xuanzang meeting Sun Wukong, he naturally had no surprises.

It seemed that everything was under his control.

At this moment.

Xuan Du walked over slowly, his steps light, making no sound.

He stopped in front of Lord Lao Zi, slightly bowed, and respectfully said, "Master, the great calamity has already begun."

"But this time, the Qin Court's actions are quite significant. They have even reversed the flow of Heavenly River Water into the Heavenly Court, and the western path has been breached by the Qin Court."

"Will this harm Master's plans?"

Xuan Du's expression was serious, a trace of worry in his eyes.

"Qin Court advancing west, annexing territories."

Lord Lao Zi slowly opened his eyes, gaze profound as if piercing through everything: "This is precisely what I want to see, let the Qin Court advance west."

"The stronger they are, the stronger the Human Dao."

"In the future, the power to counter the Heavenly Dao can be stronger too. Hong Jun spread the Tribulation Qi throughout Nan Zhanbu Continent to use the great calamity as a guide, causing all beings to fall into the calamity, thereby seizing the doomed life and making the origin and Spiritual Energy of all beings return to the world, which is also to enhance Hong Jun's strength."

"And the expansion of the Qin Court, the power of the Nine Provinces Barrier, the power of the Human Dao, can suppress the Tribulation Qi."

"The larger the Qin Court territory, the smaller the chance Hong Jun has to diminish the power of all beings to gain strength."

"Therefore, I'm glad to see the Qin Court expand." Lord Lao Zi spoke slowly, his voice deep and full of meaning.

Upon hearing this, Master Xuan Du fully understood, nodding slightly, showing a look of realization: "Now I finally understand why the Qin Court's and Crown Prince of Qin's strength improved so quickly."

"Master said before that the Human Dao is the Dao of all living beings, and the foundation of the Dao of all living beings is Qi Fortune. The Qin Court could grow so large because its territory and population increased."

"Thus, receiving the support of the Human Dao's power, they reached the present state."

Xuan Du spoke with a thoughtful expression: "Otherwise, how could the Qin Court, in less than a thousand years, become the colossal force influencing the world today, even suppressing the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect?"

"Without the power of the Human Dao, this couldn't have been achieved."

Upon hearing Xuan Du's words.

"This is the power of the Three Dao Forces of Heaven, Earth, and Human left by Pangu Father God, Hong Jun was recognized by the Heavenly Dao and achieved the honor of Tao Ancestor, usurping the Primordial."

"The Qin Court has the power of the Human Dao, also growing extremely fast."

Lord Lao Zi listened to Master Xuan Du, eyes filled with a hint of nostalgia.

However, regarding the Power of Heaven, Earth, and Human, he showed no desire for it.

Perhaps this is also because he is the embodiment of Pangu's Primordial Spirit.

Or perhaps what he truly wished for was to protect this world for his Father God.

"By the way, Master."

Master Xuan Du then remembered the situation he encountered when he returned and immediately reported: "When I returned from Outer Heaven, I saw that Hao Tian had already gone to Chaos, seemingly trying to find Purple Cloud Palace again."

About this.

"Hao Tian suffered a great loss this time, naturally wanting to complain to Hong Jun like in the past during the Divine Enthronement."

Lord Lao Zi chuckled lightly, eyes full of disdain: "Let him be."

"After all, Hong Jun can't do anything now either."

"With the current pace of the Qin Court's development, conquering the Heaven Realm might not be far off."

In the Supreme's eyes, Hao Tian was merely an ant, not worth his attention at all.

"Yes." Master Xuan Du understood and nodded, saying no more.

"How is the situation in Outer Heaven?"

Lord Lao Zi looked at Xuan Du, his expression becoming serious, asking.

"The assault of the Outer Realm Demons is becoming more intense, and abnormal changes in the Primordial Heaven and Earth are causing the Tribulation Qi to overflow, seemingly affecting them as well."

"Moreover, the number of Outer Realm Demons is increasing."

"Perhaps the space of the Primordial Heaven and other world overlaps with isn't just one now." Master Xuan Du spoke sternly, a look of concern in his eyes.

Clearly.

The situation in Outer Heaven is not optimistic at all.

However, the beings of Primordial know nothing of Outer Heaven's existence, nor do they know that the Supreme and his disciple have silently guarded the Primordial for countless years.

The peace that the Primordial seems to have is merely the calamity being blocked by the Supreme and his disciple.

If not.

Countless Outer Realm Demons would have long entered the Primordial.

"The worlds, Outer Realm Demons."

Lord Lao Zi spoke slowly, anger lacing his words: "If everything in the Primordial were as Father God determined, with the Power of Heaven, Earth, and Human complete, how could we suffer the agony of these foreign demon invasions now."

"Hong Jun, these Chaos Demon Gods are indeed too detestable."

"It's not just Hong Jun."

"But also those Chaos Demon Gods who survived Father God's axe."

"These are all great enemies of Primordial."

"Once the great stabilization of Primordial occurs in the future, they must be progressively dealt with."

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