"Huh what?"
"Since you're destined to travel Journey to the West, you must be granted an official position in the Heavenly Court; otherwise, why would they put you in the ranks?"
" The Western Sect has long been making its plans. It is said that Buddha's second disciple, Jin Chanzi, has already been reincarnated to scheme for ten lifetimes of the pilgrimage to the West."
"Junior brother, please observe."
Zhenwu waved his hand, unleashing the illusory image of the Southern Jambudvipa Continent. Above Chang'an City, an invisible golden figure hovered, while from the direction of the Western Ox Continent, dense causal threads were winding their way in.
"This is..."
"The scene of Jin Chanzi's first reincarnation."
Zhenwu Sword, a distinct image appears in the scene where Arhat secretly implants some kind of mark into the pregnant woman's abdomen.
"Once the tone of the Journey to the West Calamity was set, Buddhism began to sow seeds of conflict in the East."
"However, this is part of the great calamity; we can only watch, but we cannot speak of it or do anything about it."
Xu Xiao nodded in sudden realization.
Jin Chanzi has reincarnated ten times and has already begun preparing to spread Buddhism in the Southern Jambudvipa Continent!
No wonder Zhenwu tested his attitude towards Buddhism when they first met—these Daoist Daoist Sect had long seen through the true nature of Journey to the Journey to the West, but could not directly intervene due to the predetermined fate of Heavenly Dao.
They've already started tampering with things on our own turf, and we can't even intervene. Anyone would be furious if they were in our shoes.
'But to take up a position in Heavenly Court, one must be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, and I don't want that!'
Xu Xiao's face was ashen; this was something Grand Master Xuandu hadn't mentioned before, otherwise he would never have agreed.
Getting onto the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods list is difficult, but getting off is even more difficult.
Once you're on the list, your life and death are completely locked down, and you'll never have a chance to turn things around.
"Senior brother, becoming an official in the Heavenly Court is probably unnecessary. I know about the Investiture of the Gods the Gods."
Xu Xiao handed the gourd he had just taken back back; it was too hot to handle!
"Haha, you're afraid of being Investiture of the Gods, huh? Don't worry, your master will take care of that for you."
"I guarantee you won't be restricted from making the list."
Zhenwu laughed heartily and pushed the gourd back into Xu Xiao's hand.
Seeing that Xu Xiao still looked worried, Zhenwu stroked his long beard and tried to comfort him:
" The Heavenly Court now has a large army and many generals, unlike when it was first established, when it was short of soldiers and generals. It will not easily recruit people into the list."
"Besides, the righteous gods of Heavenly Court have already returned to their positions. Even if you want to be on the list, there will be a place for you to make way for you."
"Although the Investiture of the Gods the Gods restricts the freedom of immortals and gods, it is a place where countless people would kill to have their names recorded. Don't worry, junior brother, it won't be your turn."
Hearing Zhenwu's words, Xu Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
'Thankfully, I don't need to be included in the Investiture of the Gods; otherwise, even if I had agreed to Grand Master Xuandu's request, I would have had no choice but to run away.'
'But that makes sense. The Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods was originally used to appoint deities in Heavenly Court, and the quota was basically filled during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.'
'If there are still vacancies, then if the monkey enters the Heavenly Court, at the very least his name will be recorded on the list.'
"Since I'm not on the Investiture of the Gods, I can rest assured, Junior Brother. Please continue to take care of the arrangements, Senior Brother and Senior Uncle. I'll focus on my cultivation for now."
Xu Xiao chatted with Zhenwu for a while longer before turning to say goodbye and continuing his cultivation.
As Xu Xiao left, a flash of light suddenly appeared in the main hall of the Three Pure Ones, and the figure of Grand Master Xuandu appeared.
"Master, everything has been settled. Although this junior brother from out of town is a bit cautious, he has agreed."
Zhenwu bowed and reported, unaware that Xu Xiao had discovered it.
He was already Daluo who illuminated all the heavens. Even if Xu Xiao's desire clone Xu Xuanpin, were in his hands, he might not be able to last more than a few moves against him. At this moment, the difference in strength between the two sides was like heaven and earth.
"Yes, these transmigrators from outside are inherently cautious. Even if it's a good thing, they'll still ponder it carefully."
"It's alright. Since he agreed, he's already formed a karmic bond. Once he experiences the benefits of reversing karma, he won't give up this great opportunity."
"If he can reasonably reverse this major event concerning the sect's plans, he might even be able to use it to advance to the Daluo, an opportunity that many people cannot obtain in several lifetimes."
Grand Master Xuandu was very confident in his arrangements.
No cultivator can resist the opportunity for their own Great Dao to growth; this is an open strategy.
From the moment Xu Xiao was tempted by the reversal of Great Dao of Cause and Effect and effect, he was destined to become a pawn in his hands.
"But changing a predetermined fate is inherently difficult, and it's hard to say how much of a chance he has of succeeding."
Zhenwu also murmured something.
This isn't the first time they've done this, nor will it be the last.
Since the discovery of transmigrators—beings that truly transcend the Three Realms, are not bound by the Five Elements, and do not need to concern themselves with the cause and effect of world evolution—the powerful figures of all the heavens and myriad realms have conducted extensive research on them.
The best way to deal with these guys isn't to kill them, but to win them over.
Incidentally, offer them some irresistible rewards to get them to do things they can't do themselves.
Since time travelers have no fixed origins, they are naturally not bound by the constraints of the Heavenly Dao, making their actions much easier than those of other beings.
" Zhenwu, keep a close eye on this junior brother. It would be best if things went well, but if not, it's alright; consider it a good deed done."
"Disciple understands."
The figure of Grand Master Xuandu slowly disappeared; this time, he had truly left.
Beings like them are not actually obsessed with the outcome of a scheme; their long lives have taught them that everything is subject to infinite variables.
Even if it's an arrangement targeting Western Sect, it would be best if it succeeded, but it's okay if it didn't, since we won't lose anything anyway.
Xu Xiao, this enigmatic outsider, is himself a very good investment target, and forming a positive connection with him would be excellent.
Of course, if it succeeds, they will happily accept the reward and distribute prizes accordingly.
If the outcome of the Journey to the Journey to the West Calamity could be altered in the Journey to the West Origin World, it would be a heavy blow to the Buddhist Sect of all the heavens and myriad worlds.
The impact extends beyond this one world; wherever Buddhism exists, it will be affected throughout all realms.
For the disciples of the Daoist Sect, that would be an opportunity to launch a counterattack, a chance for the Daoist Sect to once again severely suppress the Buddhist Sect.
Of course, Western Sect are not just for show; Daoist Sect is making its moves, and they will have ways to deal with it.
It's easy to imagine that this Journey to the West Calamity will be even more insane and blatant than the original route.
this!
It's a conflict between two religions!