As Tang Sanzang made a hand seal, the heavens and earth trembled, and a phantom image of a true dragon appeared in the sky!
What shocked Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Dragon Girl even more was the power that Tang Sanzang displayed.
He has already reached the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal!
Could it be that they've mistaken someone for someone else?
But the aura emanating from Tang Sanzang, originating from the Ten Generations of Goodness and the essence of Golden Cicada,
Clearly and vividly real, without any discrepancy!
Moreover, Golden Cicada showed no signs of Seize Body. If someone truly usurped his consciousness, how could the Buddhist sect remain completely unaware?
" Golden Cicada has encountered a problem; it seems the plan has gone awry!"
A gloomy expression appeared on Guanyin Bodhisattva's face, and she raised her hand to neutralize Tang Sanzang's attack.
A doubt quietly arose in his heart: Who was secretly stirring things up, causing Golden Cicada to deviate from the planned path and creating unexpected turmoil for the Buddhist sect's grand plan?
Looking at Tang Sanzang before her, Guanyin Bodhisattva couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance!
With Tang Sanzang in such a state, let alone going to the Western Paradise to obtain the scriptures, even if one could persuade him to set off for Spirit Mountain, what would be the point of the ninety-eight and ninety-one tribulations laid out along the way?
Even the strongest of those so-called demons and monsters during the calamities was far inferior to Tang Sanzang at this moment!
Why bother Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing to protect him and accompany him on his arduous journey to obtain the scriptures?
Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression turned solemn. Finally, she ceased concealing her form, revealing her true appearance, and looked directly at Tang Sanzang.
"Sanzang, do not act rashly or stubbornly!"
She was filled with helplessness. She had thought that these words would only be spoken to the Spiritual Stone Monkey Sun Wukong, but who would have thought that she would have to say them to Tang Sanzang in person today?
This variable is simply too astonishing!
Tang Sanzang saw that the old monk from before had transformed into the true form of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the young monk beside him had also revealed the form of the Dragon Girl.
His brows furrowed immediately, and he became wary.
Below, in the plaza, countless Buddhist disciples and believers knelt on the ground, bowing and worshipping.
Only Emperor Tang Li Shimin of Tang stood still, silently gazing at this scene.
Li Shimin was an emperor of the mortal realm. Although he did not command the utmost respect from immortals and gods like the Human Emperor, his status today is equal to that of immortals and gods, which is perfectly reasonable.
Seeing that Tang Sanzang seemed to be showing signs of restraint, Guanyin Bodhisattva spoke, saying, "Sanzang, I have come this time..."
"Shut up!"
Before the words were finished, Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression changed drastically, and her gaze locked onto Tang Sanzang.
Suddenly, he roared angrily, his voice like thunder. "Hmph! You dare to show off your meager skills in front of an expert?"
"You evil spirits, how dare you impersonate the Bodhisattvas of Buddhism! You deserve to die a thousand deaths!"
" Great Power Heavenly Dragon!"*..
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere on the field changed dramatically, Guanyin Bodhisattva was startled!
Tang Sanzang formed hand seals and, using a supernatural power he had somehow acquired, launched a swift and decisive attack on her and the Dragon Girl!
"You audacious monster! Today I'll make you reveal your true form!"
Tang Sanzang roared fiercely, his fingertips forming hand seals, and several giant dragon phantoms instantly appeared behind him, swirling and roaring angrily!
" Great Power Heavenly Dragon! Grand Unity Dharma Spell! Prajna All Buddhas! Prajna Eight Emptiness!"
Terrifying magical power surged forth from Tang Sanzang's body like a river overflowing its banks, heading straight for Guanyin Bodhisattva!
Guanyin Bodhisattva was also extremely shocked upon seeing this—this Tang Sanzang's cultivation had actually reached the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal!
He has even reached the late stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal! How did he manage to do that?
She was naturally unaware that all the good deeds and merits accumulated by the Golden Cicada in his past lives had been gathered into the body of Tang Sanzang in this life!
With the aid of the " Great Power Heavenly Dragon " secret technique, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, becoming unstoppable!
He has now attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit, entered the seventh rank of Daluo Golden Immortal, and firmly established himself in the late stage of Great Luo!
In the Primordial World, Tang Sanzang was now considered a top-tier expert!
Seeing the dragon shadow rushing towards them, Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression changed slightly. She immediately took out a willow branch from her Jade Bottle, waved it gently, and met the dragon shadow that Tang Sanzang had transformed into!
The willow branch pierced the void, lightly touching the dragon's body.
In an instant, the dragon shadow seemed to have suffered a severe blow, letting out a mournful cry before collapsing into the heavens and earth!
Tang Sanzang's heart tightened upon seeing this, and his anger intensified. He shouted sternly, "You rampant demon! Submit to the law at once!"
" Great Power Heavenly Dragon!"
Another palm strike was unleashed from mid-air, aimed directly at Guanyin Bodhisattva!
Clearly, Tang Sanzang at this moment did not believe that the person in front of him was truly Guanyin of Buddhism!
Vast magical power coalesced into a beam, crashing down with World-Destroying force, instantly tearing apart all illusion and silence!
Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression was solemn, not because she was angry at Tang Sanzang's attack, but because Tang Sanzang had fallen to such a state, and their Buddhist sect had not noticed at all!
Seeing Guanyin Bodhisattva's gloomy expression, Tang Sanzang snorted coldly, then shouted sharply, "Demon! You do have some skill!"
When Tang Sanzang repeatedly referred to her as a "demon," Guanyin Bodhisattva felt a surge of anger!
A vast amount of magical power surged forth from his hands, and the oppressive aura of a Quasi-Saint in the early stage spread out nakedly!
Tang Sanzang sensed the quasi-saintly aura emanating from Guanyin Bodhisattva, and his mind was suddenly shaken.
"A Quasi-Saint!?"
He was utterly shocked. Could this person before him truly be Guanyin Bodhisattva of Buddhism?
"Sanzang, stop immediately!"
Just then, a hurried cry came from below. Looking down, they saw it was the abbot of the temple that had taken Tang Sanzang in for his spiritual practice!
Witnessing Tang Sanzang's battle with Guanyin Bodhisattva, the abbot's face was filled with shock. How could a Buddhist disciple be so disrespectful to a venerable Buddhist master!
If this incurs punishment from the Buddhist community, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Seeing this, Tang Sanzang said no more. He took a deep breath in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva, bowed and said, "It was my recklessness. Please forgive my shallow cultivation and inability to distinguish truth from falsehood. Please do not take offense, Bodhisattva."
Seeing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva showed a hint of helplessness on her face, and then said, "There is no need to blame yourself, Sanzang. You have never seen my true face, and I came here concealing my aura, so misunderstanding is inevitable."
Tang Sanzang nodded in agreement, and then asked, "May I ask what important matter the Bodhisattva has brought to this place that this humble monk may be of service?"
After listening, Guanyin Bodhisattva sighed softly and said slowly, "Sanzang, do you understand the profound meaning of Buddhism?"
"This humble monk has only been practicing for a little over twenty years. How dare I presume to claim that I understand the profound principles of Buddhism? May I ask why the Bodhisattva says this?" Tang Sanzang asked, his face full of doubt.
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded slightly, and then said, "Tripitaka, Buddhism in the East is now in decline, and the teachings you transmit are only Hinayana."
"In the West, there still exists the true Mahayana Dharma."
He gazed at Tang Sanzang and continued, "In the West, we possess four hundred volumes of the Nirvana Sutra, three hundred and sixty volumes of the Bodhisattva Sutra, and twenty volumes of the Akashagarbha Sutra."
"These are all profound Mahayana scriptures. There are also other Mahayana scriptures such as the Shurangama Sutra (30 volumes) and the Great Collection of Benevolent Intent Sutras Sūtra (40 volumes)."
"Why doesn't the Tripitaka Master personally travel to the Western Paradise, Western Spirit Mountain, to seek the true scriptures, so that all beings in the East can comprehend the profound meaning of the Buddha and understand the true essence of Buddhism?"
Upon hearing this, a longing flashed in Tang Sanzang's eyes, and he immediately replied, "Mahayana Buddhist scriptures? Excellent! In that case, this humble monk is willing to personally travel to the West!"
Before he finished speaking, he was about to unleash his supreme magical power and head straight for the west!
Seeing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva showed a hint of helplessness on her face and quickly stopped her, saying, "Sanzang, you must not act rashly."
"The Mahayana Buddhist teachings are the most precious treasure of our Buddhist community. If you go there rashly, I'm afraid you will not be able to obtain the true scriptures."
"If you truly seek the Dharma, you must travel westward on foot like an ordinary person, traversing thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, to reach Western Ox Continent, and finally to the Western Spirit Mountain."
"Only through trials and tribulations can sincerity be revealed; only by moving forward step by step can we see the reverence of the people of the East for Buddhism."
"Sanzang, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Sanzang frowned, clearly unwilling to let a powerful cultivator at the late stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal travel thousands of miles like an ordinary mortal.
He had already reached the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal; with a mere use of his supernatural powers, he could reach the Western Paradise in an instant!
Why must the pursuit of true knowledge be so circuitous?
But if we follow Guanyin Bodhisattva's advice and proceed step by step to the Western Paradise, how much time would that take?
Just as Tang Sanzang was hesitating and had not yet decided whether to set off.
The abbot who had just dissuaded him from making a move slowly said, "Tripitaka, you are no longer what you used to be. The Buddhism of the East is indeed not as profound and extensive as that of the West."
"Tripitaka, for the sake of the prosperity of Buddhism in the East, I urge you to embark on this journey to the Western Spirit Mountain to obtain the supreme scriptures."
After hearing what the abbot said, Tang Sanzang hesitated slightly and his expression became somewhat serious.
However, considering the many favors the other party had shown him over the years, and also because he had already harbored a desire to travel,
Tang Sanzang finally sighed softly, turned his gaze to Guanyin Bodhisattva, and said loudly, "Very well, since the Karma has been made, this humble monk is willing to go on this journey!"