In truth, this was a coordinated performance between master and disciple. Outsiders only thought Golden Cicada had slept too deeply and delayed matters.
In reality, Golden Cicada had been summoned the previous day, and this act had long been arranged.
Golden Cicada knew full well how significant this journey was, which was why he willingly accepted the punishment.
He then arrived at the Underworld and, with Lady Pingxin's permission, drank Meng Po Soup before stepping into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
However, the instant he entered reincarnation, a mysterious glint flashed through his eyes. It appeared ordinary, yet concealed something profound.
Once Golden Cicada had completely merged into reincarnation, the Eighteen Arhats swiftly departed.
By then, all of Buddhism already knew that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had fallen and become the Ksitigarbha Demon Buddha. The Underworld had certainly played a role behind this matter.
The Eighteen Arhats feared following in his footsteps and did not dare linger.
After everyone left, Wuji appeared and stared gravely at the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
As one of the controllers of the Underworld, his control over reincarnation far surpassed Houtu's.
Golden Cicada's earlier abnormality had not escaped his notice.
"Interesting. Golden Cicada's origins are extraordinary. Was this deliberately arranged by Buddhism, or is there another secret behind him? I need to keep a close watch on him." A sharp gleam flashed in Wuji's eyes before vanishing.
Over the next few years, Wuji focused on observing Golden Cicada's reincarnation—Tang Sanzang.
As expected, he quickly detected something unusual.
After three years of reincarnation, Golden Cicada was successfully born into the mortal world.
At first, Wuji noticed nothing special. Tang Sanzang was merely an ordinary infant, secretly protected by an Arhat at the level of a Grand Yi Golden Immortal.
Everything appeared normal.
Yet before long, Wuji noticed several