The Western Sect Provokes Public Outrage

The actions of the Western Sect quickly attracted the attention of the garrison, who promptly reported to the Western Sect. An hour later, the Western Sect members arrived at a tavern, sat down, and began to drink.

The Western Sect drank and talked, but their conversation wasn't very lively.

Zhunti held his wine cup, savoring the fine wine while observing his surroundings. After a while, Zhunti suddenly said to a monk beside him, "Mahāvairocana Tathagata, this place isn't far from the Heavenly Court, is it?"

The monk nodded. "It's not far. Our Buddha is compassionate and returns to visit the Heavenly Court every few thousand years, so he has to go back every so often."

"Oh, I see!" Zhunti, his eyes darting around as if he were thinking about something.

Upon seeing this, the monk called Mahāvairocana Tathagata was immediately displeased and snorted coldly, "Zhunti, didn't you have something to do? Get lost!"

"Get lost?" Zhunti snorted coldly. "That won't do. This place is very close to the Heavenly Court, and we're going to visit the Queen Mother Niangniang of the West. How can we leave you behind and go alone? Don't you think so, Mahāvairocana Tathagata? Don't be so stingy!"

The Mahāvairocana Tathagata was immediately enraged, his face turning red and his neck thickening. He roared, "Zhunti, are you mocking this humble monk? Let me tell you, this humble monk will kill you right now!" With that, the Mahāvairocana Tathagata was about to draw his sword.

"Mahāvairocana Tathagata, stop!" An old monk Zhunti hurriedly stopped Mahāvairocana Tathagata's actions.

Upon Mahāvairocana Tathagata, Zhunti's face darkened. He glared fiercely at Cundi before sheathing his sword, though his gaze towards Zhunti remained hostile.

Zhunti. How can we leave you alone? How about this, you stay here and wait for this humble monk to return, and then we'll go back to Heavenly Court together!"

Mahāvairocana Tathagata heard Zhunti's words, he looked at him coldly, as if he wanted to devour him, but in the end he held back and did not agree.

"Mahāvairocana Tathagata, don't you like the wine here? How about I treat you?" Zhunti asked, looking at the wine jars.

"No need, I don't want to drink with you!" said the Mahāvairocana Tathagata coldly.

"Alright, here are three million taels of silver notes. This is our travel expense to Heavenly Court. Consider it money for our wine!" Zhunti said, handing a stack of silver notes to Mahāvairocana Tathagata. He then turned to leave, but just as he turned, he suddenly stopped, turned back, looked at Zhunti, and a strange expression appeared in his eyes.

The Mahāvairocana Tathagata was Zhunti the strange expression on Cundi's face.

Hahaha, hahaha...

Just Mahāvairocana Tathagata was stunned, a loud, arrogant laugh suddenly came from Zhunti's mouth.

The Mahāvairocana Tathagata alarmed, and his face turned ashen.

"Zhunti, what are you laughing at? What are you trying to say? Are you planning to ambush me?"

Upon Zhunti shook his head, sighed, and said, "Mahāvairocana Tathagata, you overestimate me, Zhunti. How could I possibly plot against you? I don't want to become a second Jieyin, much less a lowly figure like you. So I won't lay a hand on you. After all, I cherish my life very much!"

Upon Mahāvairocana Tathagata breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhunti, "Since you don't want to plot against this humble monk, what were you laughing about just now?"

Zhunti was taken aback upon hearing this, then slapped his forehead. "Oh dear, this humble monk forgot, this humble monk was laughing at you, Mahāvairocana Tathagata! You think too highly of yourself! Do you think you're worthy of this humble monk's intervention?"

Upon Mahāvairocana Tathagata was taken aback. "You mean... you were just mocking this humble monk?"

Zhunti and said, "Yes! This humble monk is mocking you. Who do you think you are? Who do you think you are, a Buddha? Who do you think you are, a supreme ancestor in the Heavenly Court? But I can tell you clearly, you have no right to put on airs in front of us Buddhas, and you have even less right to compete with this humble monk for anything. So... this humble monk advises you to be more sensible."

"Zhunti! Don't push your luck!" Upon Mahāvairocana Tathagata was immediately enraged.

"This is outrageous! Hahaha, shouldn't I be the one saying that? Mahāvairocana Tathagata, I kindly reminded you, and you actually took it seriously. I've never seen such an ungrateful person before!" Zhunti said sarcastically.

"Damn it, this humble monk is going to teach you a lesson today!"

Mahāvairocana Tathagata a roar, Vairocana Buddha brandished his staff and charged at Zhunti.

Upon Zhunti this, Zhunti quickly reached out to stop him.

The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

The Mahāvairocana Tathagata Buddha, wielding his staff, attacked with incredible speed, while Zhunti's movements were equally swift, quickly overwhelming the Mahāvairocana Tathagata.

Upon seeing this, Zhunti was somewhat surprised.

Zhunti was quite surprised that the Mahāvairocana Tathagata could fight him to a standstill, but after thinking about it Zhunti, he understood.

Although this Mahāvairocana Tathagata Buddha was an ordinary monk, he was still a renunciant. As a monk, he was naturally well-versed in Buddhism, so his strength was not bad. In addition, with the staff in his hand, his combat power was even stronger.

While Zhunti was fighting against Mahāvairocana Tathagata, everyone around was stunned.

Because they had never seen such a fierce battle before, many of them stared in astonishment, their mouths agape.

Zhunti's strength was remarkable. When Zhunti fought against the Mahāvairocana Tathagata, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. People found it difficult to breathe, their faces turned red, and their eyes bulged, clearly shocked.

Even the Mahāvairocana Tathagata was the same; looking at Zhunti, his eyes, as big as copper bells, flashed with various expressions such as shock, fear, horror, and anger.

A moment later, the Mahāvairocana Tathagata suddenly burst into laughter. "Zhunti, you are indeed powerful, worthy of being a master in the Buddha Realm. This humble monk admires you!"

Upon hearing the praise from Mahāvairocana Tathagata, Zhunti was flattered and quickly replied humbly, "Not at all, not at all, how could this humble monk dare to accept such praise!"

"Hahaha..." As soon as Zhunti finished speaking, everyone around him burst into laughter. They all stared at Zhunti with the same look they had of a fool, their eyes filled with mockery, as if they were mocking Zhunti for overestimating himself.

Zhunti felt he was losing all face, but he gritted his teeth and continued to smile, saying, "Zhunti, you're really something. You can maintain a calm and collected demeanor in front of anyone else, but in front of this humble monk, you're like a clown. It's utterly ridiculous!"