"Yes. This humble monk had already taken Sanzang as his master."
Tathagata spoke unhurriedly.
"Wasn't he the reincarnation of your disciple?"
The Jade Emperor was trapped within Peach Mountain, utterly bewildered.
"From now on, we shall each address him our own way. He calls me World-Honored One, and I call him Master."
That was how Tathagata put it.
"None of that matters. Hurry and let me out so I can avenge my hatred!"
"Easy enough."
Tathagata stood there without moving.
"Save me!" The Jade Emperor did not understand. Could someone be rescued just by standing still?
"If I could save you, I would have saved myself long ago. This matter still requires Master."
"That makes sense. Then save me!"
The Jade Emperor looked toward Tang Sanzang.
"You are not my disciple, and we are neither kin nor acquaintances. Why should I save you?"
Tang Sanzang was puzzled. Instead, he respectfully looked at Ye Zhuo and even nodded politely.
"Master!"
The Jade Emperor understood. No wonder those two each addressed him differently!
"Very well."
Tang Sanzang immediately removed the talisman, and before long, he had rescued Tathagata.
Peach Mountain shattered.
The two who had once been suppressed by the Purple Star Emperor and Son Goku regained their freedom as well.
Sitting in the sedan chair, Ye Zhuo casually handed two Tightening Headbands to Tang Sanzang.
"Put these on them. Recite a few lines when necessary, and they'll obey."
What? They were still going to be restrained?
The Jade Emperor and Tathagata exchanged looks. What were they supposed to do? Attack openly?
They might be completely annihilated if they did!
"No matter. I have a plan."
Tathagata smiled confidently.
The Jade Emperor thought, Could there really be a way?
After putting on the Tightening Headbands, Tathagata suddenly began chanting. Yet only the