Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1733 - I don't need to know the dead's Buddhist name

Now that Tang Sanzang has been captured by the Demon Clan, this Journey to the West tribulation has instantly fallen into an awkward situation.

Even the Tathagata, with his profound Buddhist teachings and all-seeing eyes, felt a bit of a headache.

He looked at the Buddhas and slowly asked, "Now that the Future Buddha has completely fallen into the demonic path and forcibly taken away Tang Sanzang, what are your thoughts?"

The Buddhas were silent.

It wasn't that they didn't want to speak, but they really didn't know what to say.

Moreover, who could guarantee that the first person to speak wouldn't be sent to rescue Tang Sanzang?

They had personally witnessed the Eighteen Arhats and a group of Buddhas being taken away together.

When it came down to it, their lives were more important.

Tathagata scanned the Buddhas and, seeing them all lower their heads, couldn't help but feel slightly angry: "The Journey to the West is something determined by the Saints and can also strengthen our West. If you only know how to shirk responsibility, are you truly disciples of my Buddhist sect?"

These words were a bit harsh.

A group of Buddhas raised their heads one after another, their expressions solemn, but still no one spoke.

Seeing this, Tathagata looked at Guanyin.

As the head of the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Mount Sumeru and the teacher of the Seven Buddhas of the West, Guanyin's position has always been extraordinary.

Although Chu Hao always referred to her as Little Guanyin, her status on Mount Sumeru was much higher than that of ordinary Buddhas.

She has always been valued by Tathagata, and many things have been entrusted to her.

Now that Tang Sanzang has been captured by the Demon Clan, Tathagata naturally looked at this transcendent Bodhisattva again. He said calmly, "Venerable Guanyin, what do you think?"

Guanyin's heart skipped a beat.

Crap, the Buddha is addressing me with honorifics. If I don't give a good explanation, I'll be disrespecting him.

Thinking of this, Guanyin pondered for a long time before slowly saying, "Although the Future Buddha has fallen into the demonic path, he did not kill Tang Sanzang when he took him away before, and even waited for the Prison God Chu Hao to take action."

Speaking of this, she paused and looked at Tathagata, saying, "It seems that the Future Buddha, after all, has been immersed in Buddhist teachings and has a compassionate heart. Even if he is not as he once was, he still deeply knows the importance of Tang Sanzang and will not easily kill him."

The Buddhas nodded, agreeing one after another.

Tathagata continued to ask, "Then what does Venerable Guanyin think should be done?"

"Buddha, the Future Buddha is using Tang Sanzang as a threat, which is naturally related to our Mount Sumeru. I suggest that we send a Buddha to inquire," Guanyin replied.

Tathagata pondered for a while and nodded: "That's very good. It seems that the Future Buddha also knows what's important, but who should we send?"

As he spoke, he scanned the Buddhas, but found that they were all lowering their heads, closing their eyes, and silently chanting Buddhist scriptures, as if this matter had nothing to do with them.

Seeing this, Tathagata's anger rose from his heart.

He said in a deep voice: "Are all the beings on Mount Sumeru afraid of death?"

Seeing Tathagata angry, Diting quickly said, "Buddha, this matter is, after all, significant. Although the Future Buddha was once influenced by Buddhist teachings, he is now in the demonic path and has taken in the Eighteen Arhats and a group of Buddhas, their lives unknown. Going rashly would be inappropriate."

"Then what do you think should be done?" Tathagata asked.

Diting hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "Since Chu Hao promised to rescue those Arhats and Buddhas, why not let him go?"

"Buddha, Chu Hao has already stated that he will not go," Guanyin said.

This made Tathagata feel a little irritable.

He suddenly felt as if there was no one available.

Seeing this, Diting continued, "Our Mount Sumeru can also send a Buddha to go, and then let Chu Hao follow. Obviously, the other party will not refuse."

As soon as these words came out, the Buddhas felt relieved.

After all, Chu Hao had rescued Tang Sanzang before, and it seemed that the Future Buddha was still not his opponent. With such a bodyguard, their lives should be safe.

"Good, Buddha Baoguang, you will go with Venerable Guanyin." After speaking, he looked at Diting and continued, "You will also go together."

"We respectfully obey the decree." The three nodded.

Buddha Baoguang was a quasi-sage, and his strength was not high on Mount Sumeru.

He followed Guanyin and Diting to the mortal world, feeling apprehensive along the way.

"Great Master Guanyin, how much chance of success do you think we have on this trip?" Buddha Baoguang said softly.

He appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was already cursing.

He was being sent to do this kind of obviously difficult task, even though he was only a first-stage quasi-sage. Although Guanyin and Diting were accompanying him, everyone with a discerning eye could see that he was the one going to discuss with Maitreya Buddha.

"Don't worry, we are going to negotiate peace this time. It seems that the Demonic Path will not disregard Mount Sumeru so much," Guanyin comforted.

Buddha Baoguang nodded slightly, thinking: I hope so!

Soon, they arrived at the village where Chu Hao was located and summoned him again.

"How is it? Have you thought of a solution?" Chu Hao asked, looking at the three.

Guanyin nodded: "The Buddha's decree is to negotiate peace with the Future Buddha. We also ask the Prison God to accompany us."

"What am I going to do?" Chu Hao curled his lips.

"Forget it, I know you guys. Forget it, I'll just go with you to take a look," Chu Hao sneered.

"That's very good." Guanyin smiled slightly.

"Let's make it clear first, I won't take action. I'm just going to take a look," Chu Hao emphasized.

"That's natural. Prison God, please come with us," Guanyin said.

The four of them headed towards the Avici Hell.

On the way, Chu Hao looked at Buddha Baoguang and asked, "This guy is the one you sent to negotiate peace?"

"My Buddha name is Baoguang!" Buddha Baoguang said.

"I don't need to know the Buddha name of a dead man," Chu Hao waved his hand.

Hearing this, Buddha Baoguang's face froze, and he immediately felt his body turn cold.

Chu Hao didn't continue to speak, but just lightly said, "Unlucky guy."

Buddha Baoguang naturally heard these words. He looked bitter, but he was helpless, only hoping that the Future Buddha could remember their old friendship.

Soon, the group arrived at the domain of the Avici Hell.

They saw dark clouds covering the dim sky, and faint rays of light were scattered, but the light was eerily enchanting, reflecting the color of blood and projecting onto the earth, illuminating the entire land in red.

Between heaven and earth, the wind howled, chilling to the bone, and there were ghosts crying and wolves howling, their screams shrill.

Before they even got close, the four felt the demonic energy here was so immense that it was almost solidified.

They saw a temple located outside the entrance of the Avici Hell.

The temple was surrounded by Buddha light, but upon closer inspection, the Buddha light was mixed with thick demonic energy, making everything appear extremely strange.

"Such strong demonic energy, everyone be careful," Guanyin said in a deep voice, and then chanted Buddhist scriptures.

In the next second, the four of them were enveloped in Buddha light.