As Tathagata's voice fell, not only was Sect Leader Tongtian confused, but even Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun, who were eavesdropping nearby, felt their minds weren't quite keeping up.
What is all this?
Isn't the disharmony among the Three Pure Ones a universally acknowledged fact?
As for the four saints besieging them?
Even though it doesn't sound great to say it out loud, those were real events!
How did it become that the Three Pure Ones were toying with the Two Saints of the West?
This is not something that should be said!
What if those two idiots actually believe it? It won't be so easy to get them to act as pawns in the future!
Thinking this, Before Tongtian could even figure out how to explain that the Three Pure Ones were indeed not in harmony, Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun arrived together.
"Junior Brother, you've made us search far and wide!"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Tongtian looked up at Taishang Laojun, who had a benevolent expression, and Yuanshi Tianzun, who stood expressionless beside him. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
"Senior Brothers, aren't you supposed to be helping Buddhism spread its teachings? Why are you looking for me?"
"Help them spread Buddhist teachings? They aren't worthy!"
Yuanshi Tianzun's temper was as fiery as ever. Hearing Sect Leader Tongtian's words, he immediately retorted, "It's already my limit to allow them to spread Buddhist teachings; how could I possibly help them?"
"Second Senior Brother, isn't that incorrect?"
Meeting Yuanshi Tianzun's surprised gaze, Sect Leader Tongtian feigned confusion and said, "How do I remember that you were the one who actively offered them the right to spread Buddhist teachings?"
"..."
Yuanshi Tianzun's expression stiffened. He hadn't expected Sect Leader Tongtian to be waiting for him here, and while he wanted to explain, he didn't know what to say.
Seeing this, Taishang Laojun cursed the other as useless under his breath and took the initiative to speak, "Junior Brother, the eastward spread of Buddhism was set by the Dao Ancestor, by the Heavenly Dao. It has nothing to do with us."
"Is that so?"
Sect Leader Tongtian smiled noncommittally. "If that's the case, then may I ask why you two Senior Brothers are in such a hurry to find me? Is there something important?"
"Uh..."
Taishang Laojun's face also froze.
Something's not right?
Didn't they come to find Tongtian precisely because Tang Sanzang and Guanyin were killed, hindering the eastward spread of Buddhism?
How can they bring that up now?
After all, in his last sentence, he just said the eastward spread of Buddhism had nothing to do with them. Should the next sentence be used to cause trouble?
The more he thought about it, the more bewildered Taishang Laojun became. He looked up at Tongtian, wondering if this guy was doing it on purpose or unintentionally.
"Junior Brother, don't you have any idea why we're looking for you?!"
Seeing Taishang Laojun suddenly stuck and speechless, Yuanshi Tianzun, who had snapped back to reality, didn't think much of it and immediately lashed out at Tongtian.
He wants revenge!
He's always been the one to embarrass others! When did someone dare to embarrass him!
"Senior Brother, I'm really not sure!"
Tongtian chuckled, shaking his head, a hint of teasing in his tone. "Perhaps Senior Brother could enlighten me? What exactly did you come here for?"
Saying this, before Yuanshi Tianzun could speak, Sect Leader Tongtian paused and then slapped his forehead as if a sudden realization had dawned.
"Could it be that you feel it was too much to gang up on your little brother with outsiders last time, so you've come to apologize to me?"
"If that's the case, there's no need!"
"Even though you colluded with outsiders to harm your little brother for the sake of destiny, can I, your little brother, really hold a grudge against you?"
"Don't you think that's reasonable?"
"???"
Meeting Sect Leader Tongtian's playful gaze, Yuanshi Tianzun's old face turned from red to dark, then from dark to white. His body trembled uncontrollably.
He couldn't take it anymore!
If he didn't beat up this dog, Tongtian, today, he wouldn't be worthy of the humiliation he suffered publicly.
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Before Yuanshi Tianzun could think of an excuse to start a war, a violent fluctuation from the chaos interrupted his impulse.
"What's going on??"
Sensing the residual shockwaves of battle from the chaos, Yuanshi Tianzun, snapping back to reality, instinctively turned to look at Taishang Laojun.
Who's fighting?
Jieyin, Zhunti, and Tongtian?
That's not right!
Isn't Tongtian right here?
Don't Jieyin and Zhunti realize Tongtian is back and are still fighting him in the chaos?
"Junior Brother, go take a look!"
Taishang Laojun frowned and instructed. His intuition told him this wasn't as simple as it seemed.
Or rather, he didn't think the Two Saints of the West would be so foolish.
They couldn't have not noticed that the person had escaped, right?
If that were the case, there was only one possibility: they weren't up to anything good.
"Alright!"
Yuanshi Tianzun didn't hesitate. After agreeing, he transformed into a stream of light and flew towards the chaos.
"Master!"
Bi Xiao, standing nearby, called out to Tongtian with concern. She knew her Master was currently fighting two opponents in the chaos.
If Yuanshi Tianzun also joined the fray...
"Don't panic!"
Journey to the West Tongtian transmitted a calming message with a smile, "Junior Sister Nuwa has already gone over. We won't be at a disadvantage if a fight breaks out!"
"Moreover..."
Glancing at the grim-faced Taishang Laojun, the smile on Sect Leader Tongtian's lips deepened. "Eldest Martial Uncle isn't impulsive. He wouldn't easily enter the fray without absolute certainty of victory!"
And so it was.
Seeing Yuanshi Tianzun go and not return, Taishang Laojun, feeling inexplicably uneasy, forced a smile to ease the tension.
"Junior Brother Tongtian, Buddhism will surely be severely weakened after this ordeal. What are your plans now?"
"Huh? Me?"
Tongtian feigned surprise and pointed a finger at himself. "Eldest Brother, what do you mean? This Venerable One will, of course, strictly follow Master's words and continue to reflect on myself in Biyou Palace!"
"..."
Taishang Laojun's already strained smile faltered. He really wanted to ask: Is this how you reflect on yourself?
Good heavens!
He claimed to be reflecting on himself, yet he took these Jiejiao remnants and wiped out Buddhism in the blink of an eye?
This is...
Wait!
Taishang Laojun looked around behind Tongtian and suddenly realized something was amiss: hadn't that kid Duobao betrayed the sect long ago and become the Buddhist Tathagata?
Who is this guy?
And wasn't Dingguang Xian already the Joyful Buddha of Buddhism?
Then who is this?
And Piluxian, Lingya Xian, Qiushou Xian...
He could accept that Tongtian had saved those whose souls had scattered, but where did this one who appeared out of nowhere come from?
Could it be fake?
Taishang Laojun frowned and extended his divine sense, scanning Duobao Daoist and Dingguang Xian and the others. He finally reached a conclusion.
Original!
Not only were these guys not conjured from anything, but their soul fluctuations hadn't even been corrupted by Buddhism.
"Junior Brother Tongtian, who are these?"
Taishang Laojun couldn't suppress his curiosity and pointed at Duobao Daoist, who was still confronting Tathagata and the others.
"If I recall correctly, that kid Duobao has been a traitor for some time now? Could it be that you missed him so much that Junior Sister Nuwa molded another one for you?"
By the end of his sentence, Taishang Laojun couldn't help but laugh, clearly finding his own guess too absurd.
But when he looked up...
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