Seeing that Great Emperor Fengdu did not strike again, Buddha Tathagata breathed a sigh of relief. In that instant just now, he had felt as though the entire Netherworld Underworld had transformed into a terrifying fierce beast, spewing endless netherworld qi. Even a Quasi-Saint like him had been shaken to the core.
"Great Buddha, are you all right?"
After helping Amitabha Buddha up, Buddha Tathagata asked.
"My protective Buddhist light has been shattered. I cannot linger in this netherworld any longer. I shall leave Golden Cicada's entry into the calamity to you."
Feeling the disordered cultivation within his body, Amitabha Buddha wore an ugly expression. He had never imagined that Great Emperor Fengdu's cultivation would be so terrifying.
"You must remember: the one destined to face the calamity is of utmost importance. Do not let even the slightest mistake occur!"
As though something had occurred to him, Amitabha Buddha warned him repeatedly.
"Rest assured, Great Buddha. This humble monk understands everything at stake. There will not be the slightest oversight."
Buddha Tathagata nodded, a solemn expression appearing on his face.
Only then did Amitabha Buddha feel somewhat reassured. Though unease still lingered in his heart, he had lost his protective Buddhist light and was injured. Unable to remain here any longer, he could only turn into a streak of golden light and leave the Netherworld Underworld.
"My disciple, did you hear everything the Great Buddha said?"
After seeing Amitabha Buddha off, Buddha Tathagata turned his gaze toward Golden Cicada and spoke slowly.
"Rest assured, Buddha. Your disciple understands. In this matter, I shall follow your lead without fail and never betray the care you have lavished on me."
Golden Cicada nodded repeatedly and replied respectfully.
Within the Buddhist Sect, Buddha Tathagata was its leader in name, but in truth, he