After Jieyin and Zhunti, the two Sages, finished listening to Duobao Tathagata's explanation of the method,
their expressions softened into amiable smiles as they looked at Duobao Tathagata.
They had truly seen hope for success in this method.
This caused the two Sages' wariness toward Duobao Tathagata to drop several levels at once.
Duobao Tathagata was absolutely sincere. Otherwise, why would he have brought out a method to revitalize the Western Region?
The revitalization of the Western Region seemed to benefit Buddhism the most, but in reality, the two Sages would reap the greatest rewards.
Most importantly, they would be able to escape the shackles of the Heavenly Dao Oath weighing upon them.
That was more important than anything else.
Three days later, Duobao Tathagata finally walked out of the Affiliated Universe with a smile on his face and returned to Spirit Mountain.
"Heh... It remains to be seen who will be the biggest winner in the end!"
Inside the Buddha's quiet chamber, Duobao's disdain for the Two Saints of the West flashed briefly through his heart before he immediately resumed the image of the Buddha.
Within the Affiliated Universe, after Duobao Tathagata departed,
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, their smiles fading considerably. Zhunti was the first to speak in puzzlement.
"Senior Brother, what do you think Duobao is plotting? Could it be that he has truly converted to our Spirit Mountain and wants to preserve his position as Supreme?"
Jieyin shook his head.
"Perhaps he has truly submitted, or perhaps he is only pretending to rely on us.
But whether it is true or false no longer matters.
As long as he can help the Western Land escape the Sea of Suffering and assist us in freeing ourselves from the Heavenly Dao's karma, what harm is there in