The two of them soon went to Western Heaven in the Western Ox Continent.
Although Marshal Tian Peng wielded considerable influence and had stayed out of the conflict between Heaven and Spiritual Mountain for seven hundred years, they still avoided Spiritual Mountain's main informants and went straight to see Ancient Buddha Dipankara.
"Namo Amitabha Buddha."
Ancient Buddha Dipankara was also seated upright on a lotus throne. He wore a brightly colored kasaya, his brows and beard were slightly white, and his face was kind, with numerous wrinkles.
"Greetings, Ancient Buddha." Marshal Tian Peng and An Yang pressed their palms together and saluted almost simultaneously.
"The Altar Cleanser Envoy has arrived, and so has Benefactor An. Please, take a seat." Ancient Buddha Dipankara's voice was deep and aged. As soon as he finished speaking, two meditation cushions appeared in front of them.
Marshal Tian Peng sat down, his expression gentle and courteous. "Thank you, Ancient Buddha, for granting us a seat."
An Yang also said, "Thank you, Ancient Buddha."
"Meeting is itself a form of affinity, and this is the fruition of that affinity. There is no need to thank me." Ancient Buddha Dipankara's expression was calm. "However, you came to see me today because you want me to step forward and settle the matter with that demon palace, don't you?"
Marshal Tian Peng sat upright, smiling without saying a word.
Ancient Buddha Dipankara met his gaze and likewise pressed his lips together in silence.
An Yang spoke from the side. "This disciple heard that Ancient Buddha's attainments in Buddhist teachings were profound. I specially asked the Marshal to bring me here because I wanted to exchange a few words with Ancient Buddha."
"I see." Ancient Buddha Dipankara smiled faintly. "What would you like to discuss, Benefactor?"
Looking at Ancient Buddha