"Within the Three Realms, there are plenty who stand shoulder to shoulder with us. Yun Zhongzi, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, Zhen Yuanzi, Patriarch Minghe, Kunpeng, and Lu Ya all possess Quasi-Saint cultivation and have cultivated for hundreds of millions of years. It would hardly be difficult for them to deduce this."
Buddha Tathagata, however, said with a dark expression, "With this news leaked, storms are sure to gather along the Journey to the West Road. Whoever leaked it has come with ill intent! They mean to oppose our Buddhist Sect."
Ancient Buddha Randeng said calmly, "No matter. In this age, our Buddhist Sect still reigns supreme. Whoever dares cause trouble, kill them all. Arrange for several Buddhas to guard the Journey to the West Road immediately. Also, summon Guanyin back. She has close ties with the Chan Sect. With her here, handling our relations with them will be easier."
Tathagata nodded and immediately left Azure Lamp Heaven to make arrangements.
Peach Spring Cave, Nine Immortal Mountain, Eastern Divine Continent.
The center of the vast, magnificent Daoist hall resembled a plaza.
Clad in a White Daoist Robe, the dignified-looking Guang Chengzi held a white crane on his arm and listened to something.
Before long, the white crane flew away. After a moment's thought, Guang Chengzi immediately approached the azure Great Cauldron at the center of the hall.
He formed seals with both hands, activating the azure cauldron. A flame appeared, and curling smoke condensed into the form of a Daoist-none other than Chi Jingzi.
Guang Chengzi immediately asked, "Junior brother, have you caught wind of the news about the Vine Dao Venerable's Legacy?"
Chi Jingzi nodded, looking astonished. "I only just learned of it myself. Is it true?"
Guang Chengzi's eyes flashed. "Whether it is true or false, someone will naturally