Bravely Fighting Guanyin

"Golden Cicada, as you journey to the mortal realm, do not forget your master's instructions."

Golden Cicada clasped his hands together before Guanyin, his demeanor extremely humble. "Rest assured, Cicada will not fail this mission."

"Alas, it's too late."

A voice arrived silently, and Chen Tong, with the Ninth Princess, materialized before them.

"Little monk, you merely dozed off in class, and your Buddha cast you into the mortal world to experience birth, old age, sickness, and death, to suffer the cycle of reincarnation. Do you resent it?"

"Amitabha!" Golden Cicada's expression was serene, and he was filled with curiosity towards this sudden arrival. "Benefactor, this humble monk does not understand your meaning. Falling into the mortal realm is to enlighten all beings, thereby attaining ultimate bliss. Where does suffering or resentment come from?"

"Hmph, this foolish bald donkey, sold out by his Buddha, yet he's still smug. He's hopeless," Chen Tong whispered to the Ninth Princess beside him.

"Brother Chen, I think we should leave. Didn't you see how displeased Guanyin Bodhisattva looks?" The Ninth Princess tugged at Chen Tong's sleeve.

"Hmph, she never looked particularly good anyway. Neither male nor female," Chen Tong retorted abruptly. Though his voice wasn't loud, it was extremely menacing, scaring the Ninth Princess into not daring to look up.

"Hmph!" Guanyin Bodhisattva chuckled coldly. "Your whispered conversation has made this seat overjoyed."

"Bodhisattva is merciful, we didn't mean to." The Ninth Princess was about to kneel, but as her legs bent, an inexplicable force straightened her up!

As she pondered this, a faint voice echoed in her ear: "I permit you to kneel to heaven, to kneel to earth, to kneel to your parents. Other than that, no one in this world is worthy of your kneeling."

"Ah... Brother Chen!" The Ninth Princess stared blankly at the calm-faced Chen Tong, while Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression had turned grim. Golden Cicada quickly stepped forward to mediate. "Benefactor, if you have nothing else, you should leave quickly."

"I can leave, as long as you don't enter the mortal realm."

"Absurd!" Before Golden Cicada could react, Guanyin became enraged. "Since when did the affairs of my Buddhist sect become the concern of outsiders? If you're wise, leave quickly, or don't blame this seat for showing no mercy."

"Mercy?" Chen Tong sneered. "Guanyin, we are strangers. Where does mercy come from? I can't defeat that old thief Tathagata, but can I not deal with your shrimp soldiers and crab generals?"

As soon as Chen Tong finished speaking, a green willow branch shot straight towards his forehead, aiming to take his head.

"Brother Chen, be careful!" Though the Ninth Princess was worried, her reaction was a bit slow. By the time she warned him, Chen Tong had already dodged the attack.

"Golden Cicada, time is running out, hurry and enter the mortal world. I'll deal with this brat," Guanyin urged.

"Hmph, with me here, you won't be entering today," Chen Tong declared. With a spin, he left only an afterimage, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of Golden Cicada.

Golden Cicada was startled. "Benefactor, what are you...!"

"Come with me!" Chen Tong grabbed his hand, but Golden Cicada forcefully shook him off. "I'm not going! Time is running out, I need to enter the mortal world."

"You dream!" Chen Tong reached out to block him. Golden Cicada's expression darkened, and he struck out with a palm. Chen Tong blocked with force, and a wave of energy sent them both flying back until they had retreated over ten steps.

"As expected of Tathagata's second disciple. Though his mind is pedantic, his cultivation is undeniable."

Just as Chen Tong finished his praise, Guanyin's attack arrived, with over a dozen green willows rushing towards him.

"Golden Cicada, what are you waiting for? Hurry and enter the mortal world, time is almost up."

Though the willow branches were thin and seemed to lack any offensive power, they suppressed Chen Tong, preventing him from freeing his hands to stop Golden Cicada. "Damn it, is the mission going to fail?"

"Ninth...!" Chen Tong was about to ask Ninth Princess to help restrain Golden Cicada when he saw a pink rosy glow shoot forward.

The Ninth Princess's speed wasn't fast, but she managed to intercept Golden Cicada.

"Although I don't know why Brother Chen is doing this, since it's his intention, it must have a purpose. Master, please listen to him."

"Amitabha!" Looking at the ethereal and adorable woman before him, Golden Cicada didn't know what to do. At this moment, Guanyin, who was still fighting Chen Tong, continued, "Golden Cicada, there's no more time, hurry and enter the mortal world."

"But...!" Looking at the girl before him, Golden Cicada said, "Benefactress, please move aside."

With that, he unleashed a Buddhist light. The Ninth Princess blocked with both hands, then her beautiful eyes moved, and she suddenly released her strength, allowing the Buddhist power to blast him far away. Golden Cicada was stunned and immediately flew past without hesitation.

"Ninth!" Seeing this, Chen Tong's heart skipped a beat, then turned to rage. "Do you really think I can't defeat you!"

Chen Tong formed divine seals with his hands, and the air immediately crackled with lightning. Bolts of electricity began to spread, and even the sky darkened, leaving only dancing lightning, like the might of world destruction.

Guanyin observed the sky, her expression gradually becoming grave. Could this be the Jade Emperor's Five-Thunder Divine Method? How could he...?

"Nine Thunders Descend, die for me!"

As Chen Tong's roar fell, dozens of lightning bolts, as thick as buckets, descended from the sky, striking directly at Guanyin. And at this very moment, Guanyin withdrew all her divine power, resisting the world-ending heavenly thunder.

Chen Tong's spirit relaxed, and he quickly flashed to the Ninth Princess's side. He unleashed a palm strike towards Golden Cicada. Golden Cicada, engrossed in checking his injuries and caught off guard by Chen Tong's speed, was sent flying dozens of meters away, unable to even stand steadily.

"Ninth, are you alright?" Chen Tong helped her up, his face full of worry.

"Brother Chen, that master didn't mean any harm, why did you strike so heavily?" The Ninth Princess said indignantly.

"No harm? He just...!"

"Oh, I did that on purpose," the Ninth Princess rolled her eyes at him.

At this moment, the sky had returned to its original brightness, and the dancing divine thunder had disappeared. Guanyin had, at some unknown time, arrived beside Golden Cicada and sighed softly!

"Alas, Golden Cicada, do you know you have missed the time to enter the mortal world?"

"Amitabha, Cicada knows his mistake," Golden Cicada bowed humbly.

"Alas, so be it. As for what happens next, we'll await our master's judgment! However!" Guanyin's expression turned cold. "Before that, this brat must be taken back to Spiritual Mountain to be punished."

"Brother Chen, Guanyin Bodhisattva is walking over, what do we do now?" The Ninth Princess clung tightly to Chen Tong's left arm, acting coy and not daring to look up.

"It's fine. I may not be able to defeat her in the sky, but can I not defeat her at sea?"

As Chen Tong spoke, he glanced at the sea below. This was Guanyin's territory. If he wasn't mistaken, this should be the South Sea below. With his full strength, he could instantly reach the surface of the sea. At this moment, the System's cold voice rang out!