Tathagata's words shocked Guanyin, Wenshu, Mahasthamaprapta, and the other Bodhisattvas and Arhats. Spirit Mountain erupted into an uproar, as noisy as a marketplace.
"Everyone, calm down first. Here is what happened: during the battle at Flat Peak Mountain, the Six Saints severely wounded Luo Hou. These are all his final measures coming to light. The Saints have already devised a solution. Once these arrangements are exposed, we will report them to the Dao Ancestor and catch all these anomalies in one net."
Seeing Spirit Mountain slipping out of control, Tathagata hurriedly channeled magic power into his throat and raised his voice, drowning out the discussion.
"So, would you rather these things come to light only after Tang Sanzang and the others reach those places, or have all these anomalies exposed now, so we can prepare in advance?"
That question from Tathagata calmed everyone who had just been panicking in astonishment.
"You should have said so sooner, Buddha! You gave me a fright. I thought the Saints were no longer going to intervene."
"Exactly, Buddha. You should have told us sooner."
The Bodhisattvas all breathed sighs of relief. Although these hidden cards being deliberately revealed ahead of time looked rather alarming, they had the Saints and the Dao Ancestor backing them. Their doubts were dispelled.
"Mm. So, for now, everyone should still hold their positions."
"Guanyin, continue watching Tang Sanzang and the others. And Wenshu, they have already reached the Wuji Kingdom. The Saints said that the trial there might also undergo a change. Keep a close watch on it and report any abnormalities immediately!"
Though his mind was troubled, Tathagata strove to remain calm and issued his orders methodically.
"Yes!"
Guanyin and Wenshu hastily nodded.
"Disaster, Buddha! My-my Master, Tang Sanzang, has been captured again!"
Yet just as they finished