Could this be the Chechi Kingdom from the future Journey to the West tribulations? It had actually appeared at this moment.
Just as he was considering a response, Daoist Jieyin suddenly appeared.
"This is your master's arrangement," Jieyin calmly revealed.
Lu Tian and Zhending immediately bowed. "Greetings, Master. Greetings, Patriarch."
"Master intends to lure the Mystic Sect into a trap?" Lu Tian understood at once.
It was already inevitable that the Mystic Sect would spread its teachings in the West. If they forcibly exterminated its believers, cutting off its lineage might prove even harder than slaying a Sage.
Since that was the case, it was better to keep them within sight, making them easier for the Western Teachings to monitor and allowing them to adjust their strategy at any time.
"Just as you guessed."
Jieyin could tell from Lu Tian's expression that he understood the deeper implications.
"Ta Qing has been making frequent moves lately, constantly laying plans in our West."
"So I went with the flow and drew the Mystic Sect's lineage into an encirclement. When the time is ripe, we will try to assimilate them."
Lu Tian nodded in agreement.
This truly was the best course of action.
During the Journey to the West era, the Chechi Kingdom had openly established a Daoist state within the Western core territories.
In the end, Duobao had used the master and his three disciples to settle it completely, making them all submit.
However, Duobao's methods had been far too ruthless.
If Lu Tian had been in charge, he would never have allowed demons to run rampant in the West. Arranging a few proper tribulations would have been enough.
"By the way, I was just about to ask you."
"During this trip through the East, do you intend to visit Golden Ao