These ** people, I wish to ask the Jade Emperor for assistance.
Once the great undertaking of the scripture pilgrimage is complete, the Heavenly Court will surely benefit."
Shakyamuni explained.
"Shakyamuni, your calculations are quite clever. Under the pretext of obtaining scriptures, you actually wish to spread Buddhist Dharma Eastward and weaken the Eastern demon race's power along the way!"
The Jade Emperor spoke coldly.
"The Jade Emperor is indeed wise. Correct, this is part of our Buddhist Sect's plan.
Amitabha and Mother Cundi deduced that this is Heaven's will. The prosperity of Buddhism is inevitable."
"And what of those in the Mystic Gate—the Chan Sect and Interception Sect among the Three Teachings?" the Jade Emperor asked leisurely.
At present, Western Buddhism showed signs of rising, but if they underestimated the Mystic Gate's strength because of this, they would undoubtedly be inviting trouble.
Without the recognition of the Mystic Gate's Three Teachings, Buddhism's scripture pilgrimage would be nothing but empty talk.
"Our Buddhist Sect's saints have already discussed this matter with Taiqing of the Renjiao Sect and Yuanshi Tianzun of the Chan Sect. Presumably, they will agree.
As for the Interception Sect, Mother Cundi, a Quasi-Saint, has her own means of persuading Master Tongtian.
This Buddhist Dharma Eastward Transmission follows Heaven's will. The Three Pure Ones will certainly not obstruct it without cause.
As long as the two saints are willing to pay some price, they will surely cooperate fully and never cause trouble."
"The Three Pure Ones may agree, but that does not mean the great powers behind the demon race will agree as well." The Jade Emperor's tone carried a hint of mockery.
"Haha, the demon race is now showing signs of revival, yet its decline is also Heaven's will. Our Buddhist Sect shall naturally follow Heaven's will,"