Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 661 - 518: The Demon Clan Suffers a Loss, Yang Mei Awaits Transformation_2

Chapter 661: Chapter 518: The Demon Clan Suffers a Loss, Yang Mei Awaits Transformation_2

Ancestor of the Yang Clan had already dressed, stepping through the Void to stand before the Heavenly Demon and Ancestor Wu Yu; those words just spoken had been his.

Speaking of extermination, even though the Yang Clan had always tolerated the Demon Clan’s actions within their own city walls, at this moment, they couldn’t help but stand their ground.

Many a city feared the Demon Clan, bending to their will, largely because the demons boasted a Three-Step Sage; yet even they dared not truly destroy these cities.

After all, the demons could hardly bear the dying backlash of several Two-Step Sages.

Should the Demon Clan lose one or two Two-Step Sages, and Yang Mei suffer sever injuries, natural forces of dominance would readily annihilate the demons.

It was precisely because of this that, although the Yang Clan and other cities had long been oppressed, the eradication of a clan had never actually occurred.

"The celestial Demon Leader spoke rather rashly, but after all, we are serving the Demon Ancestor. I ask that the Yang Clan elder let this matter go."

"Since the Yang Clan city has not seen it, then we shall look elsewhere."

Ancestor Wu Yu quickly stepped forward to speak.

"Hmph!"

Ancestor of the Yang Clan snorted coldly, neither agreeing nor objecting.

Wu Yu quickly led the Heavenly Demon to leave the Yang Clan city, returning to the Void.

"Ancestor, is it inappropriate for us to fall out with the Demon Clan like this?"

Once both Demon Clan Saints had left, Yang Aotian spoke to the Ancestor of the Yang Clan.

"What’s inappropriate? As long as Yang Mei doesn’t break through to a Four-step Saint, or the Demon Clan gains a new Three-Step Sage, they won’t dare to do anything to us. How is Ksitigarbha faring now?"

The Ancestor of the Yang Clan asked unconcernedly, more interested in Ksitigarbha’s situation.

"He is currently enjoying himself in the secret chamber."

Yang Aotian said with a knowing smile.

Ancestor of the Yang Clan nodded as if a weight had been lifted from his heart, "Starting today, send four over there every day until he asks you to send over those who have served him. Remember, after those sent to Ksitigarbha come out, you must not dispose of them at will!"

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Yang Aotian agreed.

Meanwhile, Ksitigarbha, in the secret chamber, was indulging in a different kind of intoxicating pleasure.

Experiencing in person the variety of the Three Realms’ tens of thousands of years today, he found himself truly captivated by this back mountain, this secret chamber, the bed within, and the four women on it.

In his boundless corruption, Ksitigarbha felt as if he had discovered the true essence of life, interpreting the principle of reversal after extreme conditions in his own way.

As for those from the Buddhist realm and the Demon Clan searching for him on the outside, they were long forgotten, Kasyapa and Canaan, bearing slight injuries, had already returned to the Buddhist realm.

Both went straight to the Great Hall to see The Venerable One and relayed the matter in full.

"How could someone from the Demon Clan go to the place where a Buddhist realm Saint was born?"

One Buddha expressed some doubt.

"Or perhaps, since you two did not find our realm’s Saint, the Demon Clan Saint made his move?"

Suggested another Buddha.

"Avalokiteshvara, Great Buddha of Ease!"

The Venerable One in the center chanted a Buddhist name; being the esteemed one of the Buddhist realm, and also the Great Buddha of Ease, his Buddhist name had always been Avalokiteshvara, Great Buddha of Ease.

Upon hearing The Venerable One’s voice, all the Buddhas fell silent.

"Kasyapa, Canaan, you both have had a difficult journey."

"This is no fault of yours, it’s truly a matter of fate not yet arrived!"

"Since it’s a Saint of our Buddhist realm, naturally there’s a connection to us, and sooner or later, he will come on his own!"

The Venerable One consoled Kasyapa and Canaan.

Such is the difference between the Buddhist realm and the Demon Clan, the Buddhist Law may be self-centered, but still seeks to enlighten all beings.

The Venerable One showed immeasurable tolerance towards the seated Buddhas.

"Venerable One, why not search again for the aura of the Buddhist realm Saint?"

"According to what Buddhas Kasyapa and Canaan said, since the Yang Clan city has not seen such an aura, could it not mean that the Buddha left on his own?"

The Bright Buddha Mother, who sat just below The Venerable One, stated.

"Apart from achieving saintliness, I fear it will be difficult to sense."

The Venerable One shook his head; if he could continuously track the other party’s movements, things would be much simpler.

But this secret technique was not something that could always be used; only when a Saint was born, causing an awakening of the Buddha’s great power, could he perceive it. Normally, he would not be able to find the person.

"Alas, if that’s the case, then let nature take its course!"

Below the Bright Buddha Mother spoke the Merciful Shore Buddha Mother.

In the Buddhist realm, a One-Step Saint would be called a Buddha, a Two-Step Saint would be addressed as Buddha Mother, and a Three-Step Saint would be referred to as Great Buddha.

As for The Venerable One, only the person leading the entire Buddhist realm could be thus hailed.

The ones who had spoken one after another in the great hall were all Buddha Mothers of the Buddhist realm, and it could be said that aside from The Venerable One, these three individuals held the highest status.

"Venerable One, Buddha Mother, the Demon Clan repeatedly does evil against our Buddhism and should be eradicated at the earliest convenience!"

"Having fallen into demonhood, they should be cleansed by our Buddhist Law!"

A Buddha declared aloud.

"Excellent!"

Kasyapa and Canaan said in unison,

after all, on this occasion, they had both suffered a loss at the hands of the Demon Clan.

"Indeed, in the past, Ancestor Wu Yu corrupted the austere practices of our Buddhist realm, and today he has even fled to the Demon Clan to become their patron.

"The Demon Clan shall be eradicated sooner rather than later, and it shall be our Buddhist realm who does it!"

A Buddha said.

The Bright Buddha Mother and the Merciful Shore Buddha Mother were also seriously pondering this matter,

for the grudge between the Buddhist realm and the Demon Clan had always been significant. It could be said that the only reason the Demon Clan had lain dormant for countless years was due to the suppression by the Buddhist realm.

However, due to certain considerations at that time, they did not completely annihilate the Demon Clan, but allowed them

to linger on.

Who would have thought that ten thousand years ago, a figure like Yang Mei would emerge.

Before the Buddhist realm could fully prepare, Yang Mei had continuously broken through until he became a Three-Step Sage, leading the Demon Clan.

With a Three-Step Saint within the Demon Clan, the cost of eradicating them had now become much greater.

"This matter should not be rushed, as all things are ordained by the heavens. Our Buddhist realm should not act prematurely."

"Behold the Self-Subdued, the Great Buddha of Ease!"

The Venerable One clasped his hands together in prayer, and since he had spoken thus, no one else had anything further to say.

All the Buddhas in the great hall recited Buddhist scriptures in unison, and the entire Buddhist realm was instantly illuminated.

Within the Buddhist realm, believers and followers of Buddhism alike turned their gazes towards the direction of the great hall, their eyes filled with a light of faith.

On the other side, within the city walls of the Demon Clan, Yang Mei, having heard the words of the Heavenly Demon and Ancestor Wu Yu, remained silent for a long time, contemplating something.

"That Yang clan must know something."

"Head straight to the Yang clan and force the information out of them! Moreover, the fact that they’ve built temples within their city is the greatest disrespect to the Demon Clan!"

The Heavenly Demon said, brimming with hatred.

"Force? Disrespect? Is this cause for annihilation?"

Yang Mei looked at the Heavenly Demon, "In the entire Void, aside from the Demon Clan, is there any other that needs to exist? But do you dare to truly kill them all?"

A string of questions left the Heavenly Demon standing there speechless. As a confidant of Yang Mei’s, he was naturally aware of the Demon Clan’s predicament.

Genocide, even if merely spoken of, could provoke a tremendous backlash. After all, those cities that had submitted to the Demon Clan might appear to be obedient on the surface, but what they truly thought was well understood by everyone.

"The Yang clan’s city venerates temples; Saints from the Buddhist realm visit, the Buddha-demon is incompatible, the eternal grudge is interesting, quite interesting!"

Yang Mei murmured to himself, and as if struck by a sudden realization, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"You need not concern yourselves with this matter. Regarding the Yang clan, act as if nothing has happened."

"I’m sure that eventually, the Yang clan will present us with a surprise."

Yang Mei told the Heavenly Demon and Ancestor Wu Yu.

His words somewhat puzzled them, but they dared not question Yang Mei’s commands further.

They paid their respects and did not dare to disturb Yang Mei any longer.

"I hope you won’t disappoint me. We’ll see how far you can develop when the time comes!"

After the Heavenly Demon and Ancestor Wu Yu had left, Yang Mei gazed in the direction of the Yang clan’s city, sighing as he spoke.

While various powers within the Void were making their moves, Wang Yang in the Three Realms felt some discomfort having given the Core of the Earth to the Heavenly Dao, thereby aiding the Heavenly Dao in completing the Great Dao of the Three Realms, which was supposed to be an occasion for celebration.

Most crucially, the Heavenly Dao of the Three Realms no longer viewed Wang Yang with the same animosity as before, and, when Wang Yang and Hongjun were about to depart, it even conferred boundless merit upon both Hongjun and Wang Yang.

But now, the key issue lay in that very merit.

When Wang Yang received the merit, Ksitigarbha had not yet Achieved Saintliness, but now he has already grasped the true meaning of life, yet the merit has not ceased.