The Strange Smile of the Tathagata

"Everything is up to you, Marshal Tian Peng."

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at him and spoke calmly.

Then Guanyin Bodhisattva swept her gaze over everyone and said, "Travel another nine li along the mountain road ahead, and you'll see a small mountain temple. I've temporarily placed a spell in that temple to keep you safe tonight."

"Now that Wukong and Fahai are gone, spend the night in that temple for the time being. Tomorrow, you can continue your journey west."

Tang Sanzang immediately broke into a smile. He repeatedly bowed to the Bodhisattva in thanks. "Thank you, Bodhisattva! Thank you, Bodhisattva!"

General Juanlian also hurriedly thought to himself, The Bodhisattva arrived at just the right time. If not for her, we probably really wouldn't have been able to get past Withered Pine Ravine!

Chapter 1,023: The Strange Smile of the Tathagata

Chapter 1,023: The Strange Smile of the Tathagata

Guanyin Bodhisattva no longer tried to persuade Tian Peng. Perhaps even retrieving the scriptures from the West had to follow the wishes of the westbound travelers themselves.

The Bodhisattva turned gracefully and said indifferently, "Then come with me. I'll lead the way."

Tang Sanzang and General Juanlian exchanged a glance and immediately followed her.

Marshal Tian Peng had already hoisted the Nine-Tooth Rake onto his shoulder and was about to fly away. However, when he turned back, he saw that the clouds surrounding Guanyin Bodhisattva seemed to reveal faint flames as she turned around.

"What's going on?" Marshal Tian Peng wondered inwardly. There should only be five-colored radiance around the Bodhisattva. Why does that light look so intense? It looks almost like flames.

The Bodhisattva flew ahead on the clouds. Tang Sanzang rode the White Dragon Horse, while General Juanlian carried the luggage as they hurried after her.

Marshal Tian Peng ultimately