The figure quickly arrived before the white-clad elder.
His hair and beard were both white, and he wore a linen Daoist robe. A warm smile rested on his face, but to the elder, that gentle smile was utterly hypocritical.
This man was Sun Wukong's master, the incarnation of Heavenly Dao Saint Zhun Ti Buddha-Mother—Subhuti Ancestor.
He had come from Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave on Spirit Platform Square Inch Mountain to protect the Journey to the West Team and ensure they passed through Cart Slow Kingdom smoothly.
And to help the Buddhist School deal with some loose ends, such as Cart Slow Kingdom.
As a nail planted by the Profound Gate in West Bull Continent, right in the heart of Buddhist School territory, the Buddhist School had long found him an eyesore.
However, neither Amitabha Buddha nor Zhun Ti Buddha-Mother could act personally. As for the Buddhist School disciples, they were constrained at every turn under Duobao Tathagata's leadership and likely could not handle the affairs here either.
With no other choice, these matters could only be handled by him, Subhuti Ancestor—a Sage incarnation who stood apart from the Buddhist School.
He simply had not expected to encounter another fellow here who was in circumstances similar to his own.
Of course. He should have anticipated it.
Cart Slow Kingdom lay deep in the interior of West Bull Continent, in such a crucial location. It was not only the Buddhist School that wanted it; the Profound Gate had already successfully seized Cart Slow Kingdom.
Naturally, the Profound Gate would guard Cart Slow Kingdom carefully. It was only normal for him to appear here.
"Lord Laozi, does your Profound Gate intend to protect Cart Slow Kingdom?"
Lord Laozi's expression was far from pleasant. He stared coldly at Subhuti Ancestor and said, "Subhuti,