"Sun Wukong?"
As soon as Tathagata spoke, Barefoot Immortal could not help but think of that name. He was not the only one.
As soon as Tathagata spoke.
Many of the immortals and Buddhas present thought of that name.
Sun Wukong.
By Tathagata's description.
Wasn't this Sun Wukong?
Who else could it be? He was clearly describing Sun Wukong.
But hadn't Sun Wukong sacrificed himself for the Three Realms, to stop this great calamity? That was what the immortals thought. Hadn't Sun Wukong already died to stop the calamity of the Three Realms? Why was Tathagata still arranging for Sun Wukong to become the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court?
What was going on? Zhenyuanzi frowned slightly, but for some reason, he said nothing.
He simply watched Tathagata's performance in silence.
He wanted to see what Tathagata would do.
Barefoot Immortal stepped forward. "Buddha, hasn't Victorious Fighting Buddha already fallen for the sake of the calamity of the Three Realms?"
Hearing this, Tathagata shook his head. "No. Wukong has not fallen. As long as he lives in our hearts, he is everywhere!"
"Look!"
As he spoke.
Tathagata pointed with one hand! Instantly, boundless light erupted, dazzling beyond measure.
It was blinding to the extreme.
When the dazzling light faded, Sun Wukong was revealed.
Sun Wukong smiled. "Long time no see, everyone. Did you miss Old Sun?"
"Wukong!"
"Great Sage!"
"Victorious Fighting Buddha!"
"..."
When Sun Wukong appeared, the immortals and Buddhas were immensely excited. None of them had expected him to still be alive. Sure enough, good people were rewarded. Who said Sun Wukong had sacrificed himself? Wasn't he alive and well? Only Zhenyuanzi remained silent at this moment. Others might not be able to tell that this Sun Wukong was fake, but Zhenyuanzi could.
Sun Wukong had indeed fallen.