Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 490 - 435: Forming an Alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect, A Visitor from Wa Huang Palace_2

Chapter 490: Chapter 435: Forming an Alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect, A Visitor from Wa Huang Palace_2

"The transformation of the sea into mulberry fields is but a moment!"

In the Daming Palace of Chang’an, the elderly and frail Empress Wu Zetian lay on her bed, unable to move.

However, there was no trace of attachment in her eyes as she spoke these words to the people around her.

After speaking, Wu Zetian, who had ruled Great Zhou for fifteen years, passed away.

"Daoism will finally have its day!"

"Hahaha, that old woman has finally been taken by Heaven!"

"The rise and fall of the world, how can it all depend on one woman."

"From today onwards, I shall continue to uphold the teachings of Daoism!"

"Alas, the conflict between Buddhism and Daoism will arise again."

"Arise for what? With the Holy Monk around, there is no place for Daoism."

Within the State of Great Tang, opinions varied, but those Daoists originally from Daoism were quite pleased.

Having just changed emperors, Wang Yang naturally heard these remarks and couldn’t help but sigh.

Buddhism had suppressed Daoism for fifteen years and occupied almost the entire Southern Continent Jambudvipa.

This also caused great dissatisfaction among the Daoists.

The conflict between Buddhism and Daoism in Southern Continent Jambudvipa was bound to stir up trouble.

However, Wang Yang couldn’t interfere with these matters, after all, they were matters of the Mortal Realm.

Moreover, with the major battles between Various Sects imminent, as Daoism’s fate rebounded, it would likely be at a disadvantage during these major battles.

This was probably Daoism’s strategy.

As for Buddhism, Southern Continent Jambudvipa was left to Xuanzang to manage.

Wang Yang believed that Xuanzang could handle it well.

"Too much bullying! Too much bullying!"

Zhun Ti grumbled angrily on Mount Meru.

"Expounding Teachings Sect really doesn’t know what’s good for them, targeting Buddhism like this. If we don’t teach them a lesson, do they really think they can take over the Three Realms!"

The action of Expounding Teachings Sect truly angered Zhun Ti, instantly halting the positive momentum Buddhism was developing in Southern Continent Jambudvipa, which he found absolutely intolerable.

The Phoenix-swallowing Dragon’s strategy, planned over hundreds of years, had succeeded but was lost in just fifteen years, causing the All Buddhas of Mount Meru to be enraged.

"Enough, no need to say more. After three years, when the major battles between Various Sects occur, our Mount Meru will certainly show Daoism its place!"

Jieyin was also feeling uncomfortable, but he still recommended not making a move at the moment.

"Let Guanyin, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra, the three Venerables, leave Mount Meru and manifest themselves in the Mortal Realm to stabilize Buddhism’s fate."

Buddhism wasn’t going to act now, but that didn’t mean they would do nothing.

Sending the three Bodhisattvas to the Mortal Realm to stabilize the fate of Buddhism was sufficient.

The three Bodhisattvas, having received the Order of Law, left Mount Meru and went to Dongshen Shenzhou and Southern Continent Jambudvipa to preach.

After the three Bodhisattvas left, Zhun Ti and Jieyin sat in silence in Mount Meru for some time.

...

Days later, as Wang Yang meditated, Saint Taiqing, Yuanshi celestial Venerate, Leader of the Tongtian Sect, Nuwa, and the other Saints also opened their eyes.

Daoist Ancestor Hongjun, in his avatar form, descended to the lower realm, and the Order of Law he transmitted was received by All Saints.

"Jambudvipa opens, the great battle of Various Sects begins. In ten days, Various Sects will enter Jambudvipa, and after seventeen days, those who do not enter will have no right to participate in the battle of Various Sects!"

An Order of Law caused a great stir among the Various Sects, and before the battle began, these Saints had tactfully kept their subordinates from going to Jambudvipa.

And now, in another fifteen days, they would be able to go there.

Wang Yang naturally heard the words transmitted by Hongjun’s avatar, but they were of no consequence to him.

However, a voice then arose beside his ear.

"Fellow Daoist, come to Golden Turtle Island for a chat!"

Golden Turtle Island was not far from Mount Huaguo, and it was expected that the Leader of the Tongtian Sect would find him.

Wang Yang initially intended to ignore the invitation, but after some thought, he decided to go.

There were still some aspects of the battle of Various Sects he did not understand.

After instructing Sun Wukong to keep an eye on Xuanzang, he left Mount Huaguo and headed for Golden Turtle Island.

By the time he arrived at Golden Turtle Island, many disciples of the Cutting Teachings Sect had also appeared.

Clearly, in light of this matter, most disciples had emerged from seclusion.

They were likely either seeking to enhance their abilities or adjusting their physical conditions to optimal levels.

All this was in preparation for the battle of Various Sects.

"celestial Venerate, why have I been summoned here for this battle of Various Sects?"

Despite knowing that All Saints had decided on this battle, he was an outsider.

"Fellow Daoist," the Leader of the Tongtian Sect shook his head, "This battle of Various Sects is not for outsiders. Everyone in the Three Realms who possesses fate must participate!"

Now, the quasi-saint combat capabilities of the Cutting Teachings Sect, aside from allies like the Phoenix and Kong Xuan, among others unknown to him, were probably also prepared.

Even so, Wang Yang noticed that some disciples could have advanced to Quasi-Saint but hadn’t done so.

Apparently, just to participate in the battle of Various Sects, they were deliberately suppressing their own breakthroughs.

"The battle of Various Sects, the great calamity of the Three Realms. The rules are simple, a contest among the second and third generation disciples. Life and death are predestined, and we quasi-saints cannot intervene. But rest assured, it will not end in a fight to the last person."

After speaking to Wang Yang, the Leader of the Tongtian Sect turned to his disciples and loudly said, "The moment you reach Jambudvipa, all participating disciples will carry the fate of the Cutting Teachings Sect."

"If defeated or killed, the fate will transfer. Once the fate of the Cutting Teachings Sect is reduced to less than one-tenth, the Cutting Teachings Sect will lose."

"Similarly, the same applies to All Sects."

"Therefore, I hope you, Fellow Daoist, can also form an alliance with my Cutting Teachings Sect! If we win, it will be beneficial for your attainment of sainthood!"

Wang Yang listened to the Leader of the Tongtian Sect, noticeably silent.

He had thought the battle of Various Sects was like breeding gu, putting all participating disciples into Jambudvipa until only one person was left.

Now, it seemed different from what he had imagined.