Chapter 73 - 73 73 Crow's Mouth Arrives

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73: Chapter 73: Crow’s Mouth Arrives 73: Chapter 73: Crow’s Mouth Arrives This master was also the type of person who feared neither heaven nor earth. Sun Wukong too was brimming with a fighting spirit, wanting to compete with the ancient gods of legend. Sun Wukong was also aware that his strength was still lacking, far inferior to the existence of an Ancient Heavenly Emperor, unless he could step into the Realm of Heavenly Venerate, only then would he have the capital to vie for superiority. But, was it so easy to achieve the status of Heavenly Venerate? His gaze swept over the people present. Aside from Fahai and Bai Yu, almost everyone was standing on the edge of the Realm of Heavenly Venerate. But, it was just that fine line they could not breach. It was so for Immortal Master Erlang, for Nezha, and just the same for him, Sun Wukong. The only one at the Realm of Heavenly Venerate was Ying Hook. “Indeed, what Ancient Heavenly Emperor, the current Jade Emperor was beaten by us till he’s bruised and swollen, let alone a washed-up Ancient Heavenly Emperor, thrashing him is not up for negotiation,” Nezha said, squeezing his fists, but at this moment, his face was swollen and bruised, hardly exuding any heroic presence. The crowd laughed loudly. Suddenly, Sun Wukong’s expression changed, he looked towards the distance. “We have guests.” “Why has Crow’s Mouth come?” Nezha was somewhat puzzled. The people present also sensed the identity of the newcomer. Their expressions were somewhat strange; this Crow’s Mouth was a nickname acquired the last time they had a great commotion in the Buddhist Realm. Just what was he doing at Fruit Mountain today? “Fahai, go and greet Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.” Fahai stood up and walked outside. Soon, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva was led into Water Curtain Cave. Seeing the people sitting in Water Curtain Cave, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s expression froze, he felt an urge to turn around and leave. Immortal Master Erlang, Nezha, Lu Dongbin, and an unknown Great Demon. Plus Sun Wukong, even if Amitabha Buddha came, he probably wouldn’t be able to leave. “Uh... the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, who is deeply versed in Buddhist law, what brings you to my Huaguo Mountain?” Sun Wukong almost blurted out ‘Crow’s Mouth’, but fortunately, he reacted quickly. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva placed his palms together, he glanced at Immortal Master Erlang and others, clearly meaning it was inconvenient to talk with so many people around. However, Sun Wukong said, “Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, you need not have any reservations, these are all my brothers, there is nothing they cannot listen to.” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva hesitated for a moment, but still said, “Great Saint, I am here on behalf of Amitabha Buddha, wishing to cooperate with the Great Saint.” Sun Wukong smiled faintly, asked, “What does Amitabha Buddha want to cooperate on?” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s expression grew somber, and he asked, “Does the Great Saint know that the Tathagata Buddha has not died, but merely feigned death? Nowadays, he secretly controls a group of powerhouses, has taken over the Netherworld, and next, he may plan to use the beings of the Netherworld as a base to encroach on the Three Realms. Once Tathagata succeeds, the Three Realms will be under his control.” “So what?” Sun Wukong asked. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva blinked. He had clearly explained so much, how could Sun Wukong still not understand? He furrowed his brows and continued, “Tathagata has plotted against the Great Saint not once but many times. He has a grudge against the Great Saint. Does the Great Saint really think that after Tathagata gains control of the Three Realms, he will not settle accounts with the Great Saint?” “Heh, let him try settling accounts once,” Ying Hook sneered. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva glanced at Ying Hook, frowning, “Who are you? To be uttering such rash words here, where do you know from how terrible Tathagata can be?” “Are you lecturing me?” Ying Hook’s face darkened, and a cold qi radiated from him, locking onto Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s heart skipped a beat, feeling somewhat nervous. But he still said, “I dare not say I am teaching a lesson, I just do not want anyone to mislead the Great Saint, causing him harm in the future, everything I do is for the sake of the Great Saint.” “These bald donkeys are indeed all hypocrites.” Ying Hook sighed. He had encountered Master of the Black Nest and Boxun and had experienced their hypocrisy. Now, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s demeanor, to him, was indistinguishable from that of Boxun and those who had influenced Ying Hook. “Then I should also thank Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva for his concern,” Sun Wukong said dismissively. “Dare not.” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva quickly replied. “Go back and tell Amitabha Buddha that collaboration is acceptable, but show some sincerity, do not just try to deceive us with words. If he sends Buddhist soldiers into the Netherworld to help Mysterious Spirit Yellow Thearch reclaim the Netherworld, then I might consider it.” Sun Wukong said dismissively. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s face immediately darkened. He had come here under the pretense of collaboration, but in reality, he wanted to incite Sun Wukong to enter the Netherworld and assist the Yellow Emperor in reclaiming it. However, he had not anticipated that Sun Wukong would make such a demand. Such action, of course, was not something Amitabha Buddha would do. It was rumored throughout the Three Realms that the Buddhist Realm had seized the Netherworld. If Amitabha Buddha were to assist the Heavenly Court in attacking Maitreya and his followers, it would certainly breed discontent among the powerhouses in the Buddhist Realm. Disloyalty and disgruntlement were not merely words. Some in the Buddhist Realm wanted to see the realm alone in dominance, even governing the Three Realms. As for who accomplished this or by what means it was achieved did not matter. Anyone who dared to obstruct this process was their enemy. “This will be somewhat difficult,” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva said. Sun Wukong could not help but laugh, but he quickly composed himself. “Do you know where Amitabha Buddha falls short compared to Tathagata?” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva pressed his palms together and said, “Please enlighten me, Great Saint.” Sun Wukong coldly said, “Amitabha Buddha only knows how to bait people with grand promises, and although he is shameless, he worries too much, having none of Tathagata’s boldness. Tathagata is equally shameless but far bolder; there’s nothing he wouldn’t dare do or plot, his heart is darker than ink. I can assert that no matter how much Amitabha Buddha struggles, he will eventually be dealt with by Tathagata.” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s face turned grim, and he coldly said, “I, too, can assert that the ultimate victor will definitely be Amitabha Buddha.” No sooner had his words fallen than expressions of Sun Wukong and others turned bizarre. “Amitabha Buddha is doomed.” “Now that this ‘blessed’ mouth has spoken, I bet Amitabha Buddha won’t last a hundred chapters.” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva’s face turned dark. He glanced around somewhat nervously, not sensing Amitabha Buddha’s divine thought, and felt slightly reassured. Sun Wukong looked puzzled, staring at Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and asked, “You’re not a spy arranged by Tathagata in the Pure Land, are you?” Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva almost swore to heaven; he was loyal to Amitabha Buddha. He had not thought too deeply before speaking, merely not wanting to see Amitabha Buddha looked down upon, so he temporarily forgot about his own ‘blessed’ mouth. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva forcibly calmed himself, stared at Sun Wukong, and asked gravely, “So, Great Saint, you are unwilling to collaborate with my Buddha?” “Please go back,” Sun Wukong waved off. For a collaboration, at the very least Amitabha Buddha would need to take action. Amitabha Buddha completely did not want to make a move, instead, he egged Sun Wukong to do it. Did he really think Old Sun was a fool?

Chapter 73 - 73 73 Crow's Mouth Arrives

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