Yu Ding Zhenren's feelings were truly complicated.
Had he known Yang Jian possessed such potential, he would have devoted himself wholeheartedly to nurturing their bond long ago. Now, however, anything he said would be too late.
As things stood, he did not even want to have any interaction with Yang Jian.
Yet what he feared was precisely what came to pass. Just as Yu Ding Zhenren was considering how to avoid Yang Jian, he suddenly received a voice transmission from Buddha Tathagata, telling him to come to the Great Thunderclap Temple in the west as soon as possible.
At this, Yu Ding Zhenren's expression turned dreadfully grim.
Although Buddha Tathagata had said nothing more, Yu Ding Zhenren's understanding of people allowed him to grasp instantly why Buddha Tathagata had summoned him.
He wanted to refuse, but then remembered that his relationship with Yang Jian was not particularly good either.
If he ruined his relationship with Buddha Tathagata, then should Yang Jian come to settle accounts with him someday, he would truly have nowhere left to hide.
With this in mind, however unwilling Yu Ding Zhenren felt, he finally let out a helpless sigh and headed straight for the Great Thunderclap Temple in the west.
He had no choice.
It was precisely this consideration that brought Yu Ding Zhenren all the way to the Great Thunderclap Temple.
"Greetings, Buddha," Yu Ding Zhenren hastily said.
Tathagata sat high upon his lotus throne, gazing down at Yu Ding Zhenren. After a moment's thought, he slowly said, "Yu Ding Zhenren, you have taught a truly remarkable disciple. He has actually ascended to the throne of the ruler of the Three Realms."
"This pawn has grown beyond all expectations. Now it is time for you to render service to the Buddhist School."
"From here on,