Though Zhunti's character left much to be desired, his strength was beyond question. There were differences in strength among the Six Heavenly Sages, but none could kill another in a single blow. Yet Tongtian, who had now attained the Hunyuan realm, had killed Zhunti instantly. How could Laozi not be shocked?
Laozi could also kill Zhunti if he used every means at his disposal, but he could never do it in a single blow.
"What opportunity did my junior brother encounter? Not only did he become a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, but his strength also increased so dramatically," Laozi muttered to himself.
In the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi saw that Tongtian had not only attained the Hunyuan realm but also killed Saint Zhunti in a single blow. He was so furious that all three of his corpses manifested.
Why? Why can Tongtian attain the Hunyuan realm while I can only remain a puppet of the Heavenly Dao? Yuanshi roared inwardly.
Out in Chaos, after Zhunti was reborn once more, he glanced at Son Goku and said to Tongtian, "Daoist Brother Tongtian, your mastery of divine power is profound. You have my admiration. But the Journey to the West Calamity determines the rise or fall of our Buddhism. Please show us some consideration.
"Whatever conditions you have, Daoist Brother, name them. As long as we two brothers can fulfill them, we will agree."
Tongtian smiled. "You two really are something. But my brother is the one destined to face this Journey to the West calamity. Let's hear what he has to say."
Son Goku said, "If you want the Journey to the West to continue, you must agree to three conditions."
"Let's hear them," Zhunti said.
"First, Tathagata must be suppressed for five hundred years. Second, I can