Guanyin's gaze flickered. In his view, this was indeed the most likely explanation; otherwise, there was simply no way to explain Sun Wukong's sudden surge in strength.
But who had done this?
One Sage after another appeared in Guanyin's mind.
Only a Sage could have done it. Only a Sage could raise Sun Wukong's strength to that level.
Which Sage could it be?
Other than the sealed Sages, only Master Tongtian, Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and the Two Sages of the Western Religion remained.
The Two Sages of the Western Religion certainly would not act against their own people. It definitely was not their scheme.
But the remaining three Sages were all highly suspicious.
There was no need to mention Master Tongtian. The other Sages were practically all his enemies, especially Yuanshi Tianzun and the Two Sages of the Western Religion.
He had once been a Chan Sect Disciple and was now a Buddhist School Bodhisattva. It was entirely possible that Master Tongtian would act against him.
As for Laozi, although he had no direct conflicts with the Buddhist School—
He was, after all, the Profound School Master. The flourishing of the Buddhist School would undoubtedly affect the Profound Gate. If Laozi had laid out this plan for the prosperity of the Profound Gate, that would be perfectly normal.
As for Yuanshi Tianzun, he had always been the most sinister, fond of plotting in secret and manipulating the tides of the world.
This arrangement involving Sun Wukong truly resembled his handiwork. Moreover, Yuanshi Tianzun likely hated rebellious disciples like them who had betrayed the Clarification Sect and joined the Buddhist School to the bone.
Thinking it through, all three Sages were suspicious.
For the moment, he could not determine who the mastermind lurking in the shadows truly was.
Guanyin rubbed his