At that moment, the scene outside Wuzhuang Temple had already drawn the attention of several loose cultivators and passing beings.
Though Longevity Mountain was not a place that drew countless eyes like Golden Ao Island, it was still the cultivation grounds of the Ancient Mighty Expert Zhen Yuanzi, and cultivators occasionally passed through.
Now, a monk clad in a Brocade Kasaya stood respectfully before the gates of Wuzhuang Temple, requesting an audience, accompanied by a golden-furred Stone Monkey and two followers of extraordinary bearing.
Such a procession naturally stirred the loose cultivators' curiosity.
In the distance, several figures hovered on clouds a few miles away, activating their Clairvoyance Divine Ability to look toward the temple.
"Hm? Isn't that the Buddhist School's Sanzang?"
One loose cultivator recognized Sanzang, surprise appearing on his face.
"The scripture pilgrim who's Golden Cicada's reincarnation? What's he doing at Wuzhuang Temple?"
"Well, well! This bald donkey really has no eye for who he's dealing with!"
Someone snickered, his voice full of anticipation for the spectacle.
"Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, the Interception Sect Deputy Leader, are the closest of friends. Who in the Primordial World doesn't know that?"
"The Buddhist School and the Interception Sect are as incompatible as fire and water now, yet Sanzang insists on visiting Zhen Yuanzi..."
"Isn't he just asking to be snubbed?"
Comments rose one after another. The loose cultivators watched the unfolding spectacle with amused expressions, savoring every moment.
Still, some sharper minds had vaguely guessed Sanzang's purpose in coming.
"Hmph. Paying his respects to a senior? He merely wants to borrow Wuzhuang Temple's reputation to gild the Buddhist School's Journey to the West."
An old cultivator stroked his beard and sneered.
"As long as Zhen Yuanzi meets them, even if he only exchanges a few pleasantries, once