Chapter 865: He Had Seized the Western Buddhist Sect's Lifeline / Chapter 866: Gaining Sentience Was the Will of Heaven ...

"Amitabha. Wonderful, wonderful."

"Younger generations, I pay my respects to Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi!"

Maitreya Buddha had not adopted this posture merely because Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, and the other three members of their group were all in Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi's hands, leaving him with no choice but to ask for a favor.

There was another reason: Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was a mighty figure from the same era as Jieyin and Zhunti, the two Saints of their Western Buddhist Sect.

Although Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi had not attained sainthood, he was still a Quasi-Saint. Maitreya Buddha did not even dare act arrogantly before him.

"Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, could you release Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong's group so I can confirm that they are safe?"

"As for the matter concerning Wuzhuang Temple, now that I, Maitreya Buddha, have arrived, I will naturally give you an explanation."

"But before giving you that explanation, I also need to ensure that Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, and the other three members of their group are unharmed."

Upon hearing Maitreya Buddha's words, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi immediately shook his head.

"Maitreya Buddha, releasing Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, and the others is a very simple matter!"

"As long as your Western Buddhist Sect fully compensates me for Wuzhuang Temple's losses, I will release them even if you do not ask me to!"

"So for now, let us first discuss the compensation for Wuzhuang Temple—and this Ginseng Fruit Tree that has gained sentience."

At this moment, Maitreya Buddha exchanged a glance with Venerable Kashyapa. Although he still wore a smile, fury surged from his eyes.

After all, the incident at Wuzhuang Temple had begun with Venerable Kashyapa's terrible suggestion.

Faced with Maitreya Buddha's glare, Venerable Kashyapa could not even refute him. After exchanging a glance, he lowered his head, his face