Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 192 - 193: Buddha’s Thousand Illusion Escape

Chapter 192: Chapter 193: Buddha’s Thousand Illusion Escape

As soon as Golden Light Gate spoke, the expressions of the other gatekeepers also changed.

They showed expressions of surprise and joy.

"We have also sensed the aura of Golden Cicada!"

Following the words of Golden Light Gate, the other four gatekeepers also spoke out.

For a moment, the Five Gates looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

The aura of Golden Cicada had completely disappeared just now, but unexpectedly, it appeared again.

Although they felt relieved, they also grew puzzled.

"Regardless, let’s go check it out first!"

Golden Light Gate paused for a moment, then stood up and spoke.

After all, no matter what happened, they needed to see whether this Golden Cicada was truly the Golden Cicada, or if there had been some transformation. With their cultivation level, surely they could tell.

If there indeed was nothing wrong, that would be for the best.

The five of them then followed the aura of Golden Cicada and arrived in front of a Land Temple.

After confirming that it was indeed Golden Cicada, they finally relaxed.

"It turns out he entered the deity mansion in the Earth Immortal Realm, no wonder we couldn’t find him, which seems only natural!"

Golden Light Gate breathed a sigh of relief.

"Exactly, now that Golden Cicada has shown up, we finally have an explanation for those above. As for the disappearance, let’s not report it, elder brother!"

Silver Headed Gate couldn’t help but speak.

The other gatekeepers also looked at Golden Light Gate, knowing that if they reported it.

Golden Cicada wouldn’t be in trouble, but the five of them might indeed be punished.

It was their neglect that allowed Golden Cicada to vanish from their sight.

"Elder brother, I think that’s reasonable too. The Venerable One just visited not long ago. If he finds out we neglected our duties, he was already looking for trouble with us, and this time he will be utterly unrestrained!"

"..."

The gatekeepers spoke one after another, mumbling to themselves, hoping that Golden Light Gate wouldn’t report the incident.

"Now that Golden Cicada has been found, let’s pretend that nothing happened!"

Golden Light Gate nodded in agreement.

Regarding this course of action by the Five Gates, the Western Direction naturally knew nothing, and meanwhile, Wang Yang, having sensed no activity, also breathed a sigh of relief.

"At last, no trouble has been stirred up!"

Wang Yang relaxed.

This time, Wang Yang had ensured a double safeguard.

One was to have Xuanzang’s substitute approach the Land Temple, making the Five Gates think that they couldn’t sense anything due to the temple.

The other was that the Five Gates, fearing punishment, chose not to report Xuanzang’s disappearance because of what had just happened.

As long as the Western Direction remained undisturbed, there wouldn’t be a problem.

"Now that the issue has been resolved, you should head back first. Find a chance to switch back the substitute, and everything will be fine!"

Seeing that the issue had been resolved, Wang Yang wasted no more words and intended to send Xuanzang away.

After all, Xuanzang still needed to reincarnate and, given his current practice of cultivation techniques, it was all too troublesome; Wang Yang had no idea how it would develop in the future.

"Senior, I still don’t know what to do; please don’t send me away!"

At that moment, Xuanzang looked at Wang Yang somewhat pleadingly.

Xuanzang, who had just been relieved that the matter was resolved, spoke helplessly upon hearing Wang Yang’s words.

"You..."

Wang Yang was somewhat helpless and then sighed.

The other had already practiced his cultivation techniques, seemingly changing Xuanzang’s destiny. Whether he would still reincarnate depended on future developments.

If Xuanzang were left alone in Buddhism, it would be rather troublesome.

Although Xuanzang wouldn’t betray him, even if he did, he couldn’t be found. But because of him, Xuanzang was in this situation.

So if Xuanzang really were to be killed by Buddhism because of this, Wang Yang would not be able to escape the blame and consequences.

"Since you have already practiced my cultivation techniques, though we are not master and disciple, we indeed have such a reality. Now that you truly have no means to protect yourself, I might as well teach you an Escape Technique. If you really encounter trouble, just flee!"

Wang Yang was silent for a while before he slowly spoke.

After all, Xuanzang had already cultivated the Three Paths of Heaven and Earth, which included an Attack Method and a Qi-Concealing Technique.

If he possessed an Escape Technique, it indeed would enhance his ability to protect himself.

Especially since Xuanzang had reached the celestial immortal cultivation level, he could also practice it.

"I am grateful for the senior’s gracious teaching!"

Upon hearing Wang Yang’s words, Xuanzang couldn’t help but feel excited.

Although he really wanted to discuss the matters of the Three Realms with Wang Yang, if he could enhance his power, that naturally would be the best thing.

"Alright, now look at your steps; I will teach you the Escape Technique!"

Wang Yang thought for a moment and then directly passed on an Escape Skill that Sun Wukong had acquired when he deviated from his path.

It also gave Xuanzang a chance to protect his life.

The Escape Skill was a type of Daoist magic driven escape method. Although its power couldn’t compare with Sun Wukong’s Chaos Wind Technique, it was still not weak. Generally, peers trying to catch up would find it nearly impossible.

"Escape Skill?"

Hearing this name of the technique, Xuanzang’s face lit up with excitement, instantly recognizing it as a top-tier divine skill in Daoist magic.

He initially entered Buddhism and actually disliked the Daoist techniques, but everything changed after meeting Wang Yang.

Moreover, after learning the Three Paths of Heaven and Earth, his body had become pure and untainted, reaching the level of a Flesh Bodhisattva.

A Daoist text carelessly left on the bed was immensely powerful, how could the one Wang Yang personally taught be any less?

"Since you wish to learn, I will teach you immediately!"

Wang Yang, observing Xuanzang’s expression, already knew what was on his mind.

He then began to directly impart the knowledge, "The power of this Escape Technique is based on Daoist magic. Under the heaven and earth, all is Dao. Taking Dao as the guide, it transforms within oneself..."

"Of course, you can also use Buddhist Law!"

"All roads lead to the same destination!"

After briefly explaining, Wang Yang’s body was covered in countless runes, their light shimmering.

Suddenly, the Daoist text converged, and in a flash of light, enveloped Wang Yang and made him disappear.

"Elder!"

Seeing that in just an instant, only he, Xuanzang, was left in the mountain courtyard.

At this moment, Xuanzang’s face revealed a look of shock, as he hurriedly checked his surroundings, hoping to find Wang Yang.

"Is this the Escape Technique?"

At this time, Xuanzang couldn’t help but show a horrified expression.

This startled him, as although he had seen both Immortals and Buddha before, he had never seen such a bizarre manner of departure.

"Swoosh!"

A ripple passed through the air, and within the mountain courtyard, numerous Daoist texts converged, as Wang Yang’s figure gradually appeared in the void.

"Did you see clearly the Escape Technique I just performed?"

Wang Yang looked at Xuanzang with a supremely calm expression. As for how much Xuanzang could learn, that depended entirely on Xuanzang’s comprehension.

"I saw clearly, but there are also some things I didn’t understand!"

Upon hearing Wang Yang’s words, Xuanzang couldn’t help but feel nervous, then he sighed.

He had never thought highly of his own comprehension, and now he felt somewhat lacking, which made him wonder if his comprehension was poor.

"No matter, I am here to assist you!"

Seeing Xuanzang like this, Wang Yang couldn’t help but smile quietly.

Isn’t this to be expected? Do you really think your comprehension is so profound that you would learn just by watching someone perform it once?

Without further ado, Wang Yang pointed in the void, and a profound and unclear incantation integrated into Xuanzang’s mind.

"Although this Escape Skill is quite common, with diligent cultivation, it will certainly enable you to travel thousands of miles in a day without question!"

As Xuanzang sat cross-legged with his eyes closed in understanding, Wang Yang spoke slowly.

In the Earth Immortal Realm, traveling thousands of miles in a day was naturally quite sufficient.

At this moment, Xuanzang had already sat down cross-legged, quietly pondering, with the image of Wang Yang using the Escape Skill in his mind.

Suddenly, streams of obscure mana surged within his body.

The aura of Buddha’s light gathered around him.

After all, Xuanzang was the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, who after becoming a disciple of Buddhism, had cultivated for countless tens of thousands of years. Now as he cultivated further, his understanding of Daoist magic came naturally.

Mastering the Escape Technique was naturally not beyond his reach.

The Escape Technique, an escape through Dao.

The ultimate truth of heaven and earth, everything returns to the Dao.

Although the world was divided into Daoist magic and Buddhism, Xuanzang had now understood that Daoism and Buddhism ultimately lead to the same destination.

The founder of Buddhism, Amitabha Buddha and Zhunti were originally from the Daoist Sect; they created Buddhism later to achieve saintliness and universally save all beings.

And now Xuanzang was studying Daoist techniques, naturally facing no significant obstacles, he could easily learn them.

Gradually, he could sense the transformations of Daoist magic, and as he merged with it, he gradually comprehended Wang Yang’s Daoist magic.

With a thought, countless Daoist texts appeared on Xuanzang’s body, and simultaneously, these texts transformed into Buddha’s light, then at the beck of his thought, his entire being vanished from the spot.

Numerous Buddha’s lights converged, instantaneously disappearing into the distance.

Wang Yang, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but change his facial expression.

This was clearly Daoist magic, and in the blink of an eye, it had turned into a Buddhist Escape Method. With such comprehension, he could probably compare with Sun Wukong now.

"Truly worthy of being the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, comprehension is indeed swift!"

Wang Yang couldn’t help but sigh. No wonder Buddhism had Golden Cicada reincarnate; with his comprehension, he naturally could learn anything quickly.

If he had the comprehension of Sun Wukong or Golden Cicada, he would probably have already achieved saintliness.

"But fortunately, I don’t need such hassle!"

Wang Yang murmured to himself. He had a system that could change fate and gain benefits, and the Daoist techniques he taught could also be returned.

"Elder, did I do well?"

Just then, Xuanzang’s voice reappeared in the mountain courtyard.

Wang Yang looked over, but this one look startled him again.

The Golden Cicada in front of him seemed somewhat changed.

Not only did he possess the aura of the Daoist Sect, but he also had the power of Buddhism, feeling extremely mysterious and unpredictable. It seemed that it was no longer the Escape Technique he had taught, but another technique altogether.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully transmitting the Escape Technique. Synchronization of cultivation level in progress!"

"Ding, congratulations as the Escape Technique transforms into the Buddha’s Thousand Illusion Escape!"