After ten years of enlightenment, he had finally stepped into the Golden Immortal realm, astonishing countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
This place was a land of misfortune for them, yet a blessed land for the fellow before them.
"Amitabha Buddha, everyone, now that this humble monk has advanced further, I shall take my leave first and seek aid in the outside world."
"Amitabha Buddha, then we shall trouble Tianxing Bodhisattva."
After using the small bell to conceal the heavenly secrets, Shi Yongheng entered the Netherworld's reincarnation passage and descended into the Three Realms through it.
The journey had been arduous and fraught with danger.
Upon arriving in the mortal world, his first stop was Flower-Fruit Mountain. Unfortunately, the monkey was not there, so he had no choice but to visit Zhen Yuanzi at Wuzhuang Temple.
In this world, Zhen Yuanzi was merely a Da Luo-level existence, but even so, he was not someone Shi Yongheng could offend at present.
"Greetings, Great Immortal!"
Zhen Yuanzi was clearly rather surprised to see this bald man. Hadn't the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain been imprisoned by Wu Tian?
Could this fellow have defected to Wu Tian? Otherwise, with his cultivation, how could he have escaped by chance?
"Greetings, Master. Congratulations on escaping the clutches of the demon Wu Tian."
Shi Yongheng understood his doubts but did not explain. With a bitter smile, he said, "The Three Realms are all under the demon Wu Tian's control. How could one speak of escape so easily?
"This humble monk was fortunate enough to escape the demon Wu Tian's imprisonment. I bear a heavy responsibility and intended to contact the gods, but after coming out, I found nothing.
"Great Immortal, you are close friends with the Victorious Fighting Buddha. Has he come looking for you?"
He knew that