Chaos Spirit Field

Nuwa looked at the arrogant Xuanzang and could not help but feel a surge of anger. She roared angrily, "Xuanzang, you are so bold! How dare you treat a saint like this? Aren't you afraid that I will blame you?"

Zhao Shanhe, however, paid no heed to Nuwa's threats. Instead, he replied with a smile, "Nuwa, Zhao Zilong has left the Three Realms and gone to the Heaven Beyond Heaven. The Tathagata Buddha is trapped in the Great Leiyin Temple in the Western Heavens, unable to escape. Who in the Three Realms today can contend with this humble monk?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Nuwa's eyes, and she sneered, "Xuanzang, don't get too carried away. Do you think you're invincible? Aren't you afraid that I'll personally teach you a lesson?"

Zhao Shanhe threw his head back and burst into laughter, his voice echoing between heaven and earth. He stopped laughing, stared into the eyes of Nuwa, and said fearlessly, "Nuwa, I dare to ask you a question. Do you really dare?"

Nuwa's face darkened, and she responded coldly, "Why wouldn't I dare?"

However, Zhao Shanhe remained unmoved. He calmly replied, "Nuwa, if you can help me, I won't have to continue my journey westward to fight the Tathagata Buddha. When the time comes, you will bear the consequences of the Western religion. Let me ask you one more question: Do you still dare?"

Nuwa fell silent. She knew what Zhao Shanhe said was true. If she took action now, she would be in endless trouble. After a moment, she said angrily, "Xuanzang, after this journey to the west, I will make you suffer!"

Zhao Shanhe replied, "Nuwa, no matter what the outcome of the journey to the West, there will be no Xuanzang in the world. If it succeeds, I will be a saint. Whatever methods you have, I will take over. If it fails, Hou Tu will take over. The journey to the West has nothing to do with you, so why do you insist on interfering? I beg you once again to stop."

Nuwa said jokingly, "Xuanzang, you are afraid of me interfering."

Zhao Shanhe smiled bitterly and said, "You are a saint who can take action, and you are also the biggest variable. How can this poor monk not be afraid?"

"In that case, why don't you seek my help?"

"Saints are ruthless, and I'm not sure I can influence your will. If you truly wish to help, then please do so and accept the karmic consequences of the Western religion. I can't become a saint, but becoming a Heavenly Emperor would be enough."

Upon hearing this, Nuwa calculated with her fingers and said in shock, "How is this possible?"

Zhao Shanhe replied with a smile, "Everything in the world is inseparable from the Five Elements. In the Three Realms, only three people possess the Five Elements Sacred Body: Jintong, this poor monk, and Yang Nianhe. Any of us three can become the Heavenly Emperor; no one else is qualified. The most important prerequisite for the Three Realms' administrators needed by the Heavenly Dao is the Five Elements Sacred Body. Jintong actually lost the battle for the Heavenly Emperor. I wonder if this poor monk is right?"

Nuwa asked, "Xuanzang, that is something only saints know. How did you get that information?"

Zhao Shanhe replied, "What happened in the Three Realms is called history, and not many can be hidden from me. You and Emperor Yan are old acquaintances, so you can learn the Xiantian Bagua from him."

"Xuanzang, when will the Emperor of Heaven return?"

"If I succeed, the Emperor of Heaven will naturally return. If I fail, it depends on the mood of the saint and also on my mood. Farewell, Goddess Nuwa." Zhao Shanhe looked at the back of Goddess Nuwa as she left, revealing a long-lost smile.

Long Shisi approached Zhao Shanhe and said in a servile tone, "Master, you have feelings for Nuwa."

Zhao Shanhe knocked his head and sighed, "I don't have such a good appetite. The fate of Emperor Xin who spied on Nuwa is the best example. Long Shisi, you forget that saints are everywhere. Even an angry woman wouldn't dare to provoke me. I really can't help you this time. Take care of yourself."

Long Shisi was depressed. There was no point in saying anything. Now he couldn't even neigh. He finally understood that the mouth can cause trouble, but it was too late.

Nuwa arrived at the Bajing Palace and repeated Zhao Shanhe's words, word for word, to the saints. Zhunti's expression darkened. He looked at Tongtian Patriarch and said gravely, "Tongtian Patriarch, stop! If Zhao Shanhe becomes the Emperor of Heaven, he will truly rule the Three Realms. Your plans will never be tolerated by Heaven."

Tongtian Patriarch was silent for a moment before speaking, "I have no way out now and can only continue forward. However, there is a third possibility. Lady Nuwa, could Zhao Shanhe be the one from Zixiao Palace?"

Nuwa lowered her head in thought for a moment before she slowly said, "I'm afraid I need to ask the Saint Laozi about this. I wonder if he's still in Zixiao Palace."

All the saints present turned their gazes on Lao Tzu, awaiting his response. Lao Tzu simply said calmly, "The teacher is the Way of Heaven."

This ambiguous statement sent a chill down the spines of the saints. If this truly was that reincarnation, they would be in deep trouble. Tongtian Patriarch took a deep breath and said to Nuwa, "Nuwa, please observe again and confirm who Zhao Shanhe truly is."

Nuwa was a little frightened. She said, "Master Tongtian, I need to return to the Wa Palace to reflect on my mistakes. Please forgive me for being unable to help you. You can take care of yourself."

Tongtian Patriarch said firmly, "Everyone, Zhao Shanhe is just creating confusion. You are simply scaring yourselves. Goddess Nuwa, since you are returning to the Wa Palace to reflect on your mistakes, please do not interfere with the journey west."

Nuwa replied, "I agree. I will take my leave now."

Yuanshi Tianzun saw Nuwa leave and said, "Junior Brother Tongtian, you are too impulsive. You originally had a 50% chance of winning, but now it's only 30%."

Tongtian Sect Master replied, "Yuanshi Tianzun, do you also think Zhao Shanhe is the one?"

"It doesn't matter whether he is or not, he must die."

Sage Laozi said, "Brother Yuanshi, Zhao Zilong is more dangerous than Zhao Shanhe. I hope you will think twice before you act."

Yuanshi Tianzun replied: "Big Brother, it depends on whether Junior Brother Tongtian can succeed. Taoist Zhunti, Taoist Jieyin, who do you hope will win?"

The Taoist Jie Yin, who never expressed his opinion, spoke out for the first time. He asked, "Yuan Shi Tian Zun, can the Taoist Randeng be the Buddha?"

Yuanshi Tianzun replied: "Yes."

The Taoist Jie Yin replied, "The Western religion will not participate in this dispute. The great prosperity of Buddhism, as ordained by Heaven, cannot be changed."

Zhao Shanhe had no idea his words would trigger such a chain reaction. The good thing was that Nuwa calmed down and returned to reflect on her mistakes. The bad thing was that even the saints didn't want him to live. After all, no one wants to have another father and be their son.