At Flower-Fruit Mountain.
The Demon Kings rebelled against Heaven, and the Heavenly Court surrounded and suppressed them.
The enormous disturbance drew the attention of figures from all four continents and the Four Seas.
The Heavenly Court.
Lingxiao Palace.
A scene manifested in the center, showing the two opposing camps at Flower-Fruit Mountain. It also clearly displayed the battle between the Nine Great Sages and the Demon Kings against the assembled gods.
The Jade Emperor's face was gloomy. "With such a lineup, even Erlang might have trouble pacifying them alone. I wonder if I might trouble the Bodhisattva to lend a hand?"
"Erlang True Lord's Divine Ability is peerless. Why not ask him to act first?"
The Bodhisattva pressed her palms together. "Why don't I accompany Your Majesty outside the South Heaven Gate and personally see how things stand?"
As they spoke.
Celestial Master Immortal Elder Ge came outside Lingxiao Palace to report. "Your Majesty, Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp from the West has requested an audience outside Illuminating Hall."
"Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp?"
"Didn't he return to Western Heaven?"
The Jade Emperor was startled.
The Golden Core had been stolen from Tushita Palace, and the Old Lord had become so enraged that he was exhausted and returned to the Heaven of Separation from Hatred, refusing to come out. Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp, who had been discussing the Dao with the Old Lord, had also taken his leave.
Why had he returned now?
"Invite him in at once."
After turning the matter over in his mind, he hurriedly ordered him brought inside.
Before long.
Namo Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp entered and addressed the Jade Emperor as "Great Celestial Worthy."
The Jade Emperor asked curiously, "Ancient Buddha, have you returned because you have some matter to discuss with the Old Lord?"
"The Old