Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 482 - 432 - s Xuanzang establishes teaching, differentiates Buddhism

Chapter 482: 432 Chapters Xuanzang establishes teaching, differentiates Buddhism

Mount Meru of the Western Paradise suddenly announced that Ancestor Buddha Tathagata had entered closed meditation!

At the same time, atop Mount Meru, five hundred Arhats along with the celestial Dragon Eight Divisions and other Buddhist protectors emerged from seclusion, beginning the purification of Western Cow Hezhou, ridding it of Demons and Monsters!

Buddhism greatly flourished, and for Buddhism, Demons and Monsters had lost their utility.

To eradicate them was of greater significance for Buddhism, and it served to let the world understand the might of Buddhism.

...

In the Southern Immortal Volcano, Wang Yang, who had been merging with the Heart of Pangu, finally opened his eyes.

He exhaled a breath of turbid air, which laid a thick layer of black ash on the already barren Southern Immortal Volcano.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist!"

The Phoenix, looking quite uneasy, gave Wang Yang a salute. Wang Yang had used the treasure given by the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way to jointly refine the Heart of Pangu.

Had Wang Yang not concealed his aura at that moment, the Phoenix would have likely kneeled down immediately.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist, for making this possible."

Wang Yang returned the courtesy; this time, having merged with the heart of Pangu, he had thoroughly mastered the Source of Ten Thousand Fires. It could be said that no one under the heavens could harm him with fire.

As for the fire toxin within the Heart of Pangu, Wang Yang had absorbed a portion which was in turn absorbed and assimilated by the withered branches given by the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way, transforming into patches of scorched earth emitting black qi. The other part was directly exhaled by Wang Yang.

"Fellow Daoist, now that the matters here have concluded, and the power of Pangu’s Heart has been merged with me, there is no longer any meaning for you to remain in the Southern Immortal Volcano. Why not take this opportunity to join Kong Xuan and venture into the Three Realms?"

Having gained the most from the Southern Immortal Volcano, Wang Yang now also hoped that the Phoenix would no longer need to guard this place and could enter the Three Realms.

"Enough, enough."

The Phoenix, gazing at Wang Yang for a long while, finally said, "Not to deceive you, Fellow Daoist, the Phoenix Clan originally governed the Nanming Li Fire, reborn from flames. All of the Phoenix Clan prioritize the cultivation of fire."

"Now that Fellow Daoist has merged with the Heart of Pangu, the Southern Immortal Volcano is a thing of the past, but I see that Fellow Daoist contains the Source of Ten Thousand Fires. I wonder if Fellow Daoist would allow me to comprehend it?"

The Phoenix, having no alternative, being a being of such power, naturally wanted to progress further but had always been unable to do so.

Now, the Source of Ten Thousand Fires within Wang Yang posed a great threat to her, even capable of making her submit, but it was also an opportunity for her to advance further.

That was why she spoke up in such a manner.

Wang Yang thought for a moment and smiled.

He took out some of the Origin of the Great Dao of fire and said to the Phoenix, "If it can help Fellow Daoist, it would be more than good."

He was able to condense such a source of the Great Dao in part because of the Phoenix; naturally, he did not mind giving some to the Phoenix.

The Phoenix was elated in her heart; with the Origin of Fire, she would certainly advance further.

After that, the group returned to the Three Realms together.

...

Following the conclusion of the Calamity of Journey to the West, everyone started to make their moves.

The various leaders were all aware of the scripture seeker Xuanzang, with some even heading to the Great Tang. Yet, after sensing the power of Sun Wukong, those with different intentions dared not make a move.

Of course, even without Sun Wukong, the Leader of the Tongtian Sect would protect them.

The Daoist Sect aimed to make Buddhism decline from its peak, with the key lying in Xuanzang.

Therefore, they naturally provided protection.

"This Xuanzang truly is a rare talent in Buddhist Law."

The celestial Sect Leader, upon seeing the miraculous phenomena of heavenly flowers in disarray and the Churning Golden Lotus emerging from time to time around Xuanzang, couldn’t help but sigh.

Such a person is surely destined to Attain Buddhahood and become an Ancestor.

Fortunately, someone changed Xuanzang’s thoughts, causing Buddhism to lose a major force.

Otherwise, even if they spoke with all the florid eloquence of the world, it probably would not have made a difference.

"Wang Yang has returned?"

Just at that moment, the celestial Sect Leader seemed to sense something.

The celestial Sect Leader’s figure flickered, vanishing from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was already near a spatial node.

"Honorable Master!"

Kong Xuan saw the celestial Sect Leader and respectfully paid homage.

Wang Yang, too, courteously paid his respects.

The Phoenix simply nodded at the celestial Sect Leader without much change in expression.

The celestial Sect Leader did not mind this and just nodded back.

"It seems that the matter has come to an end; why not stay on Ao Island for a while? Once you find a suitable place, you can move there!"

Although the celestial Sect Leader had not inquired in detail, he seemed to know everything already.

The Phoenix and Kong Xuan, for their parts, did not refuse.

After arrangements for the Phoenix and Kong Xuan were made, the celestial Sect Leader then saw off Wang Yang.

"Fellow Daoist, this Calamity of Journey to the West turned out to be quite a trouble thanks to you!"

The celestial Sect Leader said courteously.

"Why would you say such a thing, celestial Venerate?"

Wang Yang was taken aback; he seemed to have done nothing.

"If it weren’t for you, Sun Wukong and Xuanzang wouldn’t have realized the error of their ways, and by now they might have become part of Buddhism. Although they now have Attained Buddhahood within Buddhism, they do not hold Buddhism in their hearts!"

Upon hearing the celestial Sect Leader’s words, Wang Yang then understood the meaning.

What he had done was only for his own sake.

"It was merely a small effort, and besides, I also do not like Buddhism!"

Wang Yang smiled faintly, accepting the acknowledgment.

"Fellow Daoist has a commendable nature; I can reveal a bit more about the calamity that has just passed!"

"There’s more to this Calamity?"

Wang Yang couldn’t help but be startled and surprised.

The celestial Sect Leader nodded and said, "The Tathagata of the Western Direction has been reincarnated; the Saint’s decree to cleanse seems to have started. I must also return to discuss this."

The celestial Sect Leader looked at Wang Yang and nodded,

Wang Yang was unaware of the Tathagata’s reincarnation, but this probably had something to do with Wu Tian.

Clearly, the celestial Sect Leader’s mention was a sign of the impending Heavenly Demon Calamity.

But now, with All Saints’ return and the great plan for clearing the stage being set, who could say whether the thirty-three-year cycle would continue?