Chaos Spirit Field

Emperor Gou Chen was speechless. The mount of a dignified saint was so flattering, which was really shameless. It had to be said that Xuanzang was indeed ridiculously strong, just like the feeling when he faced Zhao Zilong.

The ancient Buddha Ran Deng returned to the Great Leiyin Temple in a panic and reported the situation to the Taoist Zhunti. He said, "Report to the Buddha Mother, the pilgrim Xuanzang shattered my Dinghai Pearl with one punch. It seems that he has realized the way of strength."

Zhunti Taoist said seriously: "Ancient Buddha Dipankara, are you sure?"

"Your Majesty, these words were spoken by the goddess Nuwa, so they should be correct."

Zhunti Taoist's expression turned grim, and he left in a hurry. Zhao Shanhe looked at the departing figure of Nuwa and smiled meaningfully.

In the Bajing Palace, the saints gathered together. Taoist Zhunti said to Saint Laozi, "Big Brother, is it time to recall your Green Ox?"

The sage Laozi replied, "The Green Ox is also a demon. You should ask the goddess Nuwa about this."

Nuwa smiled and replied, "Master Zhunti, why are you in such a hurry? Xuanzang set a deadline of one month, so it's only a few days away. It won't hurt to wait."

Zhunti Taoist replied: "Since the goddess has spoken, I will wait a few more days. Xuanzang has truly realized the way of power."

Nuwa jokingly responded, "Xuanzang actually shattered the innate spiritual treasure Dinghaizhu with a single punch. Taoist Zhunti, you have truly acquired a formidable disciple. He will surely carry forward the Western religion."

Zhunti Taoist said somewhat angrily, "Since it has been decided, how can it be changed at will? Goddess Nuwa, do you think Xuanzang could be the reincarnation of the great god Pangu?"

After a moment's silence, Nuwa replied, "I also feel that this is a possibility, but Xuanzang himself denies it."

At this time, Tongtian Patriarch asked, "Nuwa, what is Zhao Shanhe's strength?"

Nuwa said with a hint of joking, "Master Tongtian, you've truly found a formidable opponent! He's truly the greatest under the Saints. He was once an ant, but now he's trying to shake a tree. He's the smartest person I've ever met. He calculates eight steps before every one of them. Even Zhao Zilong was nearly killed by his schemes. I'm afraid even Tathagata Buddha would be in trouble."

Yuanshi Tianzun on the side continued, "The Journey to the West is now a foregone conclusion. Zhao Zilong and Yang Nianhe are the biggest hidden dangers. If things go wrong, it could lead to another Conferred God War."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the saints turned their eyes to Nuwa. After all, she was the only saint who could take action.

Nuwa said, "Why are you all looking at me? Zhao Zilong is an expert in the art of deduction. I can't find him at all."

Tongtian Patriarch said, "What if we use Yang Xiaochan as bait?"

Nuwa Niangniang retorted: "Master Tongtian, you went to the Western Religion and learned to be shameless. Yang Xiaochan is my disciple."

Tongtianjiao said righteously: "Niangniang Nuwa, for the sake of the people of the world, what's the harm in sacrificing Yang Xiaochan?"

Nuwa said angrily, "Master Tongtian, you are really making a wishful thinking. If I really agree to it, I will offend Zhao Shanhe."

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Junior Brother Tongtian, Yang Xiaochan is indeed not suitable. It would be better to use Zhao Yunfei as bait. When the time comes, please ask Nuwa to capture Zhao Zilong."

Nuwa replied, "Yuanshi Tianzun, I will only take action against Zhao Zilong and will not be responsible for anything else. Farewell."

After Nuwa left, Tongtian said, "Yuanshi Tianzun, there are only a few disciples left in Jiejiao. I will not participate in this matter and will take my leave now."

The battle at Qingniu Ridge was still in full swing, and it was much more enjoyable to watch than before. At this moment, Yang Jian came to the cave where Zhao Shanhe was. He said, "Xuanzang, I, the True Lord, have been ordered by the Saint to come and ask you about Zhao Yunfei's whereabouts."

Zhao Shanhe jokingly said, "Uncle is arresting his nephew, is he really going to deal with his brother-in-law? Back then, when Gonggong and Zhurong fought, they crashed into Mount Buzhou. You can go look there, maybe you can find some clues. I've fought Zhao Zilong before, and he's now the Demon Ancestor Rāhu, but he has no humanity at all. What you're doing is ultimately in vain."

Yang Jian's expression turned cold upon hearing this, but he still turned and left with Roaring Sky Dog. After he left, Nuwa suddenly appeared and asked Zhao Shanhe, "Xuanzang, do you think Yang Jian can find Zhao Yunfei?"

Zhao Shanhe clasped his hands together and slowly replied, "Nuwa, monks don't lie. When have I ever been wrong?"

Nuwa raised her lips slightly and said jokingly, "Xuanzang, are you really not worried about Zhao Yunfei getting into any trouble?"

Zhao Shanhe shook his head and sighed, "Nuwa, this is an order from a saint. How can I refuse? They actually want to gamble on Luohou's humanity. How ridiculous."

Nuwa smiled softly and said, "The saint did this for the benefit of all living beings in the world."

Zhao Shanhe retorted, "That's exactly what happened. The Conferred Gods War was held under the pretext of caring for the common people, but Emperor Xin was truly licentious and bloodthirsty. Before Daji entered the palace, he was considered a wise ruler. In this world, good people don't last long."

Nuwa said dissatisfiedly: "Xuanzang, you want to overturn the verdict on Emperor Xin."

"Emperor Xin has become the licentious and immoral King Zhou, and has been nailed to the pillar of shame. I, a poor monk, am not that free."

Nuwa said jokingly, "I am indeed quite leisurely. Do you have any objections?"

Zhao Shanhe smiled and replied, "I am deeply honored to have you come to my humble abode. I welcome you, Your Majesty."

Nuwa replied, "Xuanzang, you and Zhao Zilong are so alike. I always feel like you two are the same person."

Zhao Shanhe said calmly, "Your Majesty is right. I created Zhao Zilong myself. It's a pity that he ended up benefiting from Luohou."

Nuwa said, "Zhao Shanhe, who on earth are you reincarnated into?"

"I have looked through the Three Lives Stone in the underworld. I have lived eighteen lives as an ordinary person. As for what happened before that, I have no idea. Whether it's Pangu or Hongjun, there is only Zhao Shanhe in this world."

Nuwa jokingly said, "Shouldn't it be Xuanzang?"

"I wrote Journey to the West. Xuanzang is just a pseudonym, just like Yuan Hong cannot become Sun Wukong, Tianpeng cannot become Zhu Bajie, and Juanlian cannot become Sha Seng. I have a piece of advice for you: the demon clan should not participate in the capture of Zhao Yunfei."

"Why?" asked Nuwa.

Zhao Shanhe explained, "The Demon Ancestor Luohou is dead, and only Zhao Zilong remains in the world. Although he killed the Emperor of Heaven and committed a grave sin, Zhao Yunfei is just a child and has done nothing wrong. The demon clan should join me in my journey to the West to earn some merit. Perhaps there's a chance to become one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations. A career in Heaven is the best path forward."