Ch. 641Great Sage Mocks the Buddha Ancestor, and No One Dares Speak at Spirit Mountain
Key Plot Points and Events
- Amitabha Buddha and three Rakshasa powerhouses are shocked by Sect Master Tongtian's (disguised as Sun Wukong) instant kill of Great Sun Tathagata.
- Amitabha Buddha questions Tongtian's identity, leading to an awkward silence.
- The Ghost Festival's cultural performance begins, with dancing girls on stage.
- Sect Master Tongtian criticizes the Hinayana sect's lack of desire and strict precepts, causing a stir.
Character Developments
- Sect Master Tongtian reveals his true power and mocks the Buddha Ancestor, displaying his confidence and audacity.
- Amitabha Buddha shows hesitation and restraint due to Tongtian's strength, demonstrating his caution and concern for his image.
Significant Themes
- The contrast between the Hinayana and Mahayana sects' philosophies and practices.
- The power dynamics between sects and the consequences of defying the stronger party.
- The importance of one's image and reputation in the cultivation world.
Character Interactions
- Amitabha Buddha and Sect Master Tongtian engage in a tense exchange, with Tongtian provoking the Buddha Ancestor and Amitabha Buddha exercising restraint.
- Guanyin Bodhisattva of the South Sea retorts to Sect Master Tongtian's criticism, supported by the other three Bodhisattvas.
- The Intercepting Sect welcomes Saint Tianhai, highlighting their influence and power.