Chapter 3, go and capture Sun Wukong

The Four Great Protectors collectively accepted the command of Wutian

As he gradually accepted everything about the original owner, Wutian understood that his crossing over was part of the original owner's scheme. The original owner, unwilling to accept the predetermined fate of the Heavenly Dao thirty-three years later, sought to create a variable by summoning him using the power of the World-Destroying Black Lotus

In the Main Hall, those celestial Buddhas and Bodhisattvas observed Wutian closing his eyes and meditating on the lotus platform, each secretly contemplating in their hearts.

I obey your command

However, those who lack sufficient identity do not have the qualifications to pay homage to the World Honored One. Only figures such as Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and the Ancient Buddha of the Lamp are qualified to refer to the Tathagata as the World Honored One

The rise of magic and the decline of the Dao span thirty-three years, this is the predetermined order of heaven. Under this order, even the Tathagata can only be defeated by him. However, after thirty-three years, due to this predetermined order, Sun Wukong transformed into a bone relic.

You four should go together, only then will you have the opportunity to return together

Moreover, although the Tathagata is not my true enemy, he is the one who stands in my way

Although Wutian is a demon and aims to dominate the Three Realms, in reality, he does not have much interest in the matter of conquering the Three Realms.

The state of this world depends on the will of heaven, not on him. Regardless of how much effort he exerts, the world will be as heaven decrees it to be.

However, the calamity of the void is indeed astonishing, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is the most terrifying disaster they have ever encountered

After receiving such an explanation from Wutian, the Four Great Protectors took their leave

The Tathagata Buddha has attained the status of the present Buddha after countless kalpas. The celestial beings, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas who are qualified to enter this grand Hall of Great Heroic Treasures, even if they cannot be compared to the Tathagata Buddha, have also endured numerous tribulations throughout their own kalpas.

In reality, it is he who lacks the confidence to speak harshly, but these celestial beings and bodhisattvas are unaware of this and mistakenly believe that Wutian is self-assured and has them under control, completely dismissing the need to speak harshly.

It is not I who sent the Tathagata into the cycle of reincarnation, but rather he himself who entered the cycle of reincarnation

In the next thirty-three years, I kindly ask you all to contemplate the teachings of Buddhism in this Great Hero Hall. After thirty-three years, I invite you all to witness whether I will be destroyed or achieve glory.

Wu Tian gently shook his head and said with profound meaning: "You are not my enemies, and even the Tathagata is not my true enemy"

In the original storyline, Wutian is said to have been defeated under the seventeen ancient Buddha relics, but it is more accurate to say that he was defeated under the predetermined order of heaven

The Bodhisattva Guanyin was perplexed by such a decision made by Wutian and curiously asked, "Aren't you going to remove the three flowers atop our heads?"

Ultimately, Sun Wukong self-immolated before his eyes, and the seventeen ancient Buddha relics gathered together, making Wutian understand that despite being the most powerful person in the Three Realms, he could not resist the predetermined order of heaven.

I take my leave, Your Excellency

As for the ordinary beings in the world, they can only respectfully refer to the Tathagata, the Buddha.

Wutian now allows everyone to refer to him as the World Honored One, which also expresses a certain attitude. In his eyes, all beings in the world are equal, with likes and dislikes, but without distinctions of high and low

"Scorpion, Black Robe, Black Lotus, and Winning Demon, the four of you, go to Flower and Fruit Mountain and capture Sun Wukong."

His confrontation with the Tathagata and the Heavenly Court is not aimed at dominating the Three Realms, but rather to change this world according to his own ideas

The Four Great Protectors under the command of the Heavenly Sovereign are also considered to be formidable experts within the Three Realms, possessing high aspirations. Therefore, when the Black Lotus Saint spoke such words, the other three did not find it problematic

In the midst of darkness, the terror of the heavens left Wutian, the foremost figure of the Three Realms, feeling a profound sense of despair

No Heavenly Way: "Eight hundred years ago, Sun Wukong caused a great uproar in the Heavenly Palace. Three hundred years ago, he was conferred the title of Victorious Fighting Buddha at Ling Mountain. Now, his cultivation has reached a new level. Although he has not yet attained the Great Dao, his indestructible body is not significantly weaker than the golden body of the incoming one."

After receiving everything from the original master, he becomes the true Wutian, the first person in the three realms born of the Peacock Great Ming King, contending with the Tathagata Buddha.

Wu Tian did not say anything threatening or harsh

I have always moved forward without hesitation; I cannot allow others to obstruct my path

For the current stage of Wutian, the most dangerous aspect is actually the Four Great Protectors under his command

The one consistently referred to by the World-Honored One is the master of the spiritual mountain Buddha realm—the Buddha himself

These four individuals have long followed Wutian and are very familiar with him; if he were to exhibit any inappropriate behavior, it is likely that they would easily notice it.

Wu Tian raised his hand slightly, signaling the Four Great Protectors not to be overly courteous, and then looked at the immortals and Bodhisattvas, saying

Tang Seng did not accept the notion of Wutian and questioned, "Since the Tathagata is not truly your enemy, why do you wish to send him into the cycle of reincarnation"

Only through the trials of the original master can one receive all that he possesses

In the eyes of the original master, if one cannot even pass such a test, it is absolutely impossible to change the established order of the heavens.

However, after receiving the command from Wutian, the Black Lotus Saint Envoy expressed some concern, saying: "World Honored One, although Sun Wukong possesses extraordinary skills, is it not a bit of an overkill to deploy all four Great Protectors just to capture one Sun Wukong?"

When Wu Tian reached this point, he waved his hand impatiently and said, "Alright, everyone return to your positions. For the next thirty-three years, I ask that you all behave yourselves a bit more."

He is currently strong on the outside but weak on the inside. The greatest danger to him does not come from those celestial beings and bodhisattvas, as the Tathagata Buddha had previously instructed them not to act rashly. Apart from the foolish Tang Seng, basically no one would dare to take action against him, and even Tang Seng has now been pacified.

In the original plot, apart from the giant scorpion, the other three monsters seem to lack intelligence; however, in reality, it is those who appear to lack intelligence that are truly the most foolish.

The supreme leader issued such instructions, and the four great protectors under Wutian cooperated exceptionally, all clasping their fists in salute to Wutian: "We pay our respects to the World Honored One!"

Wu Tian saw that the four great monsters had all been deceived by him, and only then did he truly breathe a sigh of relief, feeling at ease to sit in meditation on the lotus platform, closing his eyes to receive the memories and divine abilities of the original owner

However, the current Wutian can flee without hesitation as soon as he senses danger, so for him, the seventeen ancient Buddha relics are not considered a weakness

A deity endowed with all powers is indeed quite formidable. Although they may not compare to Wutian, the foremost figure of the Three Realms, they can certainly pose significant trouble for Wutian

Apart from the seventeen ancient Buddha relics, even if the Tathagata were to return, there would be nothing he could do about it

To confine these celestial beings and bodhisattvas to the underworld, it must be done by Wutian himself. However, where can he act at this moment? It would be too much to ask his subordinates, those demons, to escort these formidable deities.

The Four Great Protectors left Ling Mountain together and headed towards Flower and Fruit Mountain

Thus, he would give up everything for a glimmer of uncertainty

The celestial Buddhas and Bodhisattvas on the main hall of the Great Hero Temple returned to their original positions, and Wutian once again instructed the four great guardians under his command

In that case, it would be better to act like a big bad wolf and temporarily keep them in check

As for provoking the Tathagata, saying words like "You can leave on your own, or I can send you away," it was also a test from the original master to summon him over.

Wu Tian is not that kind of person