Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 504 - 441: Troops at the City Gates, United Against the Cutting Teachings Sect_2

Chapter 504: Chapter 441: Troops at the City Gates, United Against the Cutting Teachings Sect_2

Now that there is a decree from Nuwa, Gonggong naturally has no psychological burden and does not have to go against his own heart after leaving.

Speaking of strength, with Gonggong’s power, even if only his head remains, he can still roam the Three Realms freely.

"Since Fellow Daoist is able to escape the trap, then I will take you to meet Houtu,"

Wang Yang also smiled slightly before conveying the words Tongtian had told him.

After all, it was Houtu who had formed an alliance with the Cutting Teachings Sect. If Gonggong and Houtu did not reach an agreement, Gonggong most likely would still refuse to assist the Cutting Teachings Sect.

"Sister Houtu!"

Gonggong seemed to recall the years in the Primordial Continent, remembering their younger sister.

He nodded and said, "Okay, thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Wang Yang left Mount Bu Zhou with Nezha and Gonggong, asking Nezha to return first, while he took Gonggong’s head to the Underworld to present before Houtu.

He had been to the Underworld several times, but the people there did not recognize Wang Yang. However, given his current cultivation level, just a slight release of his aura was enough to intimidate countless members of the Ghost Tribe.

In the depths of the Nine Netherworlds, Houtu was very pleased to see Gonggong, and Zhu Long was also by her side.

Zhu Long had been hiding in the Great Marsh for many years, and now, hearing the news about Gonggong from Houtu, he immediately came.

As for Gonggong only having a head left, they had a way to fix it.

In addition, with Gonggong’s own tens of thousands of years of cultivation, his recovery would not be much worse than before.

Seeing his kindred reunited, Wang Yang did not linger.

Furthermore, he understood that it wouldn’t be long before the war among the various sects came to an end.

Success or failure hinged on this one action.

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"Honorable Master, let’s go now, the senior brothers are eager to drive the Cutting Teachings Sect out of Beiju Luzhou as soon as possible,"

It wasn’t just Huang Tianhua; Lei Zhenzi, Yin Hong, Yin Jiao, and others were also clamoring for battle. In their view, the small Cutting Teachings Sect wasn’t worth so much of their time.

Yuanshi Celestial Venerable sat there in silence, while the South Pole Elderly Immortal also stepped forward to say to Yuanshi Celestial Venerable, "Honorable Master, now with the Cutting Teachings Sect here, it does us no good."

"Even though the Cutting Teachings Sect is weak, if they persist in fighting us to the death, it will definitely be us who suffer in the end."

"We could annihilate them, but we would also sustain injuries."

"Then, when the time comes to battle Buddhism, we would likely be at a disadvantage."

"Given this, why not take advantage of their lack of response and ally with Buddhism in advance, to eliminate them from the law first?"

"Otherwise, if the Cutting Teachings Sect comes knocking first, it’s uncertain whether those Buddhists would be willing to help!"

Following this analysis by the South Pole Elderly Immortal, Yuanshi Celestial Venerable also felt it made a lot of sense.

After all, the Expounding Teachings Sect and the Cutting Teachings Sect had a long-standing conflict and were very familiar with each other. He also believed in this war among the Sects, the Cutting Teachings Sect would definitely have the mentality of inflicting heavy losses on the Expounding Teachings Sect, even at their own expense.

If by that time, Buddhism chose to observe from the sidelines and took advantage of their weakness after the fight, then they would indeed suffer a loss.

"I will now contact Buddhism and instruct my disciples to prepare to attack the Cutting Teachings Sect at any moment,"

Yuanshi Celestial Venerable nodded in agreement.

His disciples were overjoyed, spurred by the provocations of the Cutting Teachings Sect these past days which had aroused anger in their hearts.

Being able to attack the Cutting Teachings Sect was, of course, the best outcome for them.

Meanwhile, at the Buddhism camp, Jieyin, Mother Buddha Zhunti, was actually discussing this matter with All Buddhas.

However, Jieyin, Mother Buddha Zhunti thought more about waiting, not rushing to make a move, to let the Cutting Teachings Sect and the Expounding Teachings Sect slaughter each other, so they could benefit as the opportunist fisherman.

But this idea, once expressed, was rejected by All Buddhas below.

"Amitabha Buddha, Mother Buddha Zhunti, do not forget that many of our Buddhism were defectors from the Cutting Teachings Sect. The hatred of the Cutting Teachings Sect for us is intense and in no way lesser than that for the Expounding Teachings Sect, and maybe even greater,"

Unconsciously, Vajra Hand Bodhisattva reminded the two saints, "I think the disciples of the Cutting Teachings Sect hate those traitors even more, so the likelihood of them attacking us first is in no way smaller than that of the Expounding Teachings Sect."

This profound statement made Jieyin, Mother Buddha Zhunti look at each other and reconsider.

Unable to play the opportunist and even possibly allowing the Expounding Teachings Sect to benefit from the situation, the two saints could not possibly allow that to happen.

Strike first to gain the advantage, delay and face the consequences – thus, both thought of resolving the Cutting Teachings Sect first, and moreover, dragging the Expounding Teachings Sect to join in eliminating them.

That way, everyone starts from the same starting line, and the chances of winning will increase in the end.

It must be said that these individuals truly deserve to be Saints, as they all think of the same issues.

It’s just that they suddenly realized how deep their hatred for the Cutting Teachings Sect really was!

Conveniently, at this time, Mother Buddha Zhunti and Jieyin also received a telepathic message from Yuanshi celestial Venerable, and the two sides hit it off immediately.

Zhunti quickly ordered Buddhism to prepare for war against the Cutting Teachings Sect at a moment’s notice. After discussing, they even set a time for the following day!

Meanwhile, Wang Yang, who had returned to the Cutting Teachings Sect, was still unaware of the plans of these few Saints.

Tongtian, on the other hand, instructed his disciples to continue their cultivation, knowing that any increase in strength would serve as additional security.

"I believe that when we enter the battlefield!"

Tongtian began speaking as he saw Wang Yang return.

After all, even if they continued to keep a low profile, the enemy likely would not give them this opportunity.

"Indeed, but we must not reveal all our strength."

Wang Yang looked at his disciples and nodded slowly.

"Fellow Daoist is right. If they see that all of our people are Great Luo, they might use other means. After all, these despicable villains are skilled at striking from the shadows; there’s nothing surprising about that!"

Tongtian had no trace of fondness for the Expounding Teachings Sect or Buddhism.

One sought to seize the fate of the Cutting Teachings Sect by allying with All Saints, leading to the sect being attacked from both sides.

Buddhism was no better, taking advantage of the Cutting Teachings Sect’s defeat to forcibly convert their disciples into mounts.

"It will suffice to send just a portion of the disciples; with so many Great Luo, we can certainly crush them completely."

Wang Yang nodded, aware that Tongtian, being a Saint with many years behind him, was no longer the same person he used to be.

Now they had to consider not only their own situation but also how to eliminate the power of Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect.

Ultimately, these Sects ultimately defer to the Saints and Quasi-Saints, but if they kept all the Great Luo and Taiyi, these sects might go thousands, even tens of thousands of years without a Golden Immortal, and producing another Quasi-Saint would take at least a hundred thousand years.

And that was the opportunity for the Cutting Teachings Sect: to grow on one side while the other stood still.

This scenario was exactly what the Cutting Teachings Sect wanted to see.

"However, we still need to be cautious, as they may have other tricks up their sleeves."

Wang Yang also quickly understood this and reminded Tongtian.

Of course, Tongtian understood and immediately summoned the disciples of the Cutting Teachings Sect. The Golden Spirit Holy Mother, who had reached the pinnacle of a Quasi-Saint, Luo Xuan, who had already made an appearance, and Sun Wukong, with Great Luo Peak Combat Power, the Cutting Teachings Sect initially allowed only these four to be seen.

Like Zhao Gongming, Wu Dang Holy Mother, and Goddess Sanxiao, it would be best not to make an appearance at the start.

Simultaneously, celestial Sect Leader Tongtian and Wang Yang also consulted with Empress Nuwa on this matter, and the Wa Huang Palace would also hold back some of its strength initially.

After Tongtian departed with Wang Yang, Nuwa watched his departing figure and remarked,

"This young man is bold and strategic, a talent befitting a great general. It’s a pity he hasn’t truly joined a force; otherwise, the Cutting Teachings Sect would truly have the potential to rise to greatness."

Once the personnel were all arranged, at noon the next day, vast auspicious clouds appeared in the south of Beiju Luzhou.

Wang Yang, celestial Sect Leader Tongtian, Empress Nuwa, and the Demon Beast Baize all appeared upon the clouds, looking solemnly at the figures before them.

"Tongtian, this time during the grand battle of the Various Sects, you Cutting Teachings Sect should drop out first!"

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, as long as Wa Huang Palace stays out of it, I, Yuanshi, can assure you that my disciples won’t harm your palace in the slightest!"

Yuanshi celestial Venerable stepped forward, his presence surging, and addressed the four Quasi-Saints before him.

"Buddhism will do the same, Fellow Daoist Nuwa. As long as Wa Huang Palace does not further aid the Cutting Teachings Sect, Buddhism will not attack any of your people."

Zhunti Jieyin also took a stand and spoke out.

Behind them stood the disciples of Buddhism and the Expounding Teachings Sect, each one brimming with aggression and ill intent.

Wang Yang’s expression was grave; he knew the others would band together, but he hadn’t expected it to happen so soon.

But his concern was fleeting. With the disciples of the Cutting Teachings Sect properly arranged, he looked at the strength of the opponents without worry, confident in the Cutting Teachings Sect’s certain victory.

The united front of the others seemed formidable, but in reality, they posed little threat to the Cutting Teachings Sect.