But on second thought, that was only natural. Tathagata Buddha was, after all, the patriarch of the Buddhist Sect, and the Buddhist teachings they cultivated focused on the state of one's mind.
It was naturally impossible for him to disrupt Tathagata Buddha's state of mind so easily.
Glancing toward Tathagata, Goku did not recall his monkeys. He continued to have them attack and shout wildly, all to make noise and distract Tathagata.
Then Goku's figure flashed as he closed in on Tathagata. Tathagata tried to retreat, but Goku flashed again and instantly drew close. Tathagata could not widen the distance at all.
"Goku, you wish to engage this monk in close combat? Then this monk shall oblige you!" Tathagata Buddha said with a faint smile.
Then Tathagata Buddha's body flashed as well, bringing him close to Goku. Both hands struck out toward Goku, each palm carrying immense force. If Goku were hit, his very body might be obliterated.
Tathagata Buddha was truly ruthless. But it was something he had to do. If he was not ruthless, defeating Goku would be exceedingly difficult.
South of Flower Fruit Mountain, the Three Pure Ones and Eastern Emperor Taiyi stood facing each other. They did not immediately begin fighting.
Experts generally did not rush recklessly into battle. One had to seize the advantage first.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi's group of three faced the combined forces of the Three Pure Ones and Zhenyuan Daxian. Once the fighting began, they would inevitably be at a disadvantage.
But they did not care. So what if they were at a disadvantage? There would always be a chance to turn things around.
"Your Highness, we truly have no desire to fight you. This time, we have been left with no choice," Taishang Laojun said.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi cast Taishang Laojun