At this time, Zen Master Wuchao, influenced by Sun Kong's sincere friendship and the master-disciple affection of Jin Chanzi's genuine admiration, was not at all like the petty character from online novels set in the Blue Star timeline.
Instead, he exhibited the demeanor of a truly great monk.
Not only did Jin Chanzi deeply admire him, but Sun Kong, using his Fiery Golden Eyes, could see that Zen Master Wuchao's Buddha-nature was not weak at all; in fact, it was far stronger than that of Buddha Dipankara and others!
In an instant.
Both of them developed a strong liking for Zen Master Wuchao.
The difference was.
Jin Chanzi still regarded Zen Master Wuchao as his second master, secretly vowing that after he completed the Journey to the West tribulation and achieved Buddhahood, he would definitely ask Amitabha Buddha to release Zen Master Wuchao.
And prevent him from continuing to be looked down upon and discriminated against.
As for Sun Kong, based on Zen Master Wuchao's origins, background, bloodline, and cultivation, he had already arranged the most suitable and proper fruit status for him in the future Pure Land of Saha.
It was none other than the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha!
"The future Pure Land of Saha, although still Buddhist, must be separated from Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism to have a better future."
"Among them, my little Jin Jin will naturally be a Buddha, but he is not suitable to be a Buddha directly; he needs to continue to train."
"As for the other three Buddhas, I, Old Sun, consider myself the Victorious Fighting Buddha, responsible for all external actions and crushing matters."
"Little Lai Lai will be responsible for guarding the center and overseeing all."
"As for this Zen Master Wuchao, of course, he will continue to hold the position of the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha, who appears in countless Flood Dragon and Journey to the West narratives, responsible for all internal training and management matters."
"Thus, a trinity, three hearts as one, even with countless powerful enemies outside and the schemes of saints, what is there to fear?"
"Only when the top three individuals are all one of us can I, Old Sun, confidently lie down and enjoy myself after becoming a Buddha."
With this thought, Sun Kong regained his senses and saw Zen Master Wuchao, under the new identity of "Monk Faming," conversing more and more intensely with Jin Chanzi.
He felt a sense of relief.
Afterward.
With Zen Master Wuchao's more detailed explanation, Jin Chanzi instantly understood what he needed to do next.
Without further ado.
He bid farewell to his two masters.
And set off.
Returning to the Southern Jambu Continent.
Returning to the Great Tang Empire.
In the following days.
Jin Chanzi handled matters quite efficiently.
First, he found his maternal grandfather, Yin Kaishan, the founding Prime Minister of the Great Tang Empire, who had just learned of this and was heartbroken, and acknowledged his relatives.
He was incorporated into the Chen family.
He erected a monument for his deceased parents, Feng'er and Huang'er, who had returned to Wa Huang Palace.
He erected a monument and wrote a book for his paternal grandmother, Madam Zhang, also known as Immortal He, who had long since returned to the sect of Laozi.
He restored the reputation of the declining Chen family.
His secular name remained Chen Xuanzang.
And he took this opportunity to announce that he had become a disciple of the eminent Mahayana Buddhist monk Zen Master Wuchao, known as Tang Sanzang, or Tang Monk.
From then on, he became famous throughout the Great Tang.
And was revered as a new generation of eminent monk!
Then.
Following Zen Master Wuchao's instructions, he went alone to the Rose River. One purpose was to slaughter cattle and sheep to offer sacrifices to the Rose Dragon King, with whom Chen Guangrui had a past grudge, thus completely severing karma with the Rose Dragon King.
This was to prevent further accumulated grudges that would be difficult to resolve in the future.
The second purpose was, according to Sun Kong's prior calculations, that after the second tribulation, the Rose Dragon King was already very dissatisfied with the Jade Emperor for using him without protecting him, and might be able to recruit him.
This matter, Sun Kong could not personally intervene.
It naturally fell upon Jin Chanzi!
"Where is the Rose Dragon King?"
"This old dragon is here, please, Master Sanzang, enlighten me. Last time, this old dragon unintentionally offended Your Excellency, as well as Your Excellency's father and mother. We were all instigated by villains and deeply regret it. If there is any sin, please do not implicate this old dragon's family."
"This old dragon will bear it alone."
It had to be said that those who could be called Dragon Kings were no ordinary characters.
Although this Rose River was far less vast than the Four Seas, it was merely a small river tens of thousands of li long and tens of zhang wide.
But the Rose Dragon King's awareness was exceptionally high.
Perhaps, as Sun Kong had calculated, he had a rift with the Jade Emperor and was no longer loyal to him. Instead, he was willing to sacrifice himself to save his family.
Or perhaps, it was the will of heaven. Even though the new Six-Eared Macaque and the Jade Emperor had colluded and schemed in various ways last time, they had not succeeded, and instead, this Rose Dragon King who carried out the task had been lost!
Behold.
As the Rose Dragon King knelt voluntarily, apologized to Jin Chanzi, and repeatedly stated that he could die, but his family was innocent.
He begged Jin Chanzi, the Master Sanzang, to be merciful and forgive him.
For a moment, whether it was the Rose Dragon King's family, such as his second daughter, the Golden Carp Demon, or Jin Chanzi himself, or the Great Tang soldiers following behind Jin Chanzi,
All were moved to tears.
It also triggered Jin Chanzi's inherent Buddha-heart, Buddha-nature, and Buddha-root.
It made him involuntarily develop the idea of recruiting the Rose Dragon King!
"Could it be that this is the personal opportunity that my two masters told me about?"
"So be it, I shall follow the will of heaven and the hearts of men."
"Although, last time, this Rose Dragon King dared to collude with demon world servants to ambush my family, he had his difficulties, and it is indeed great to know and correct one's mistakes."
With this thought, Jin Chanzi, who had harbored murderous intent since his reincarnation, finally regained some of his original nature and treated the Rose Dragon King with the benevolence he should have shown.
First, he forgave his recklessness last time.
Second, he did not intend to punish him, a pawn who had been misled by the Jade Emperor.
Third, before anyone present, and countless observers from the three realms of the Flood Dragon world who were paying attention to this matter, could react.
He uttered the most surprising words!
"Are you willing, Rose Dragon King, to become my disciple? From now on, wash your heart and turn over a new leaf, replacing punishment with repentance, and chanting scriptures instead of killing."
"Thus, not only can I let go of all grudges and karma with you, but also, Zen Master Wuchao and Great Sage Sun, who are behind me, will also regard you with respect."
"You should understand the significance of this matter. With the approval of the three of us, in the future, no one within Buddhism will dare to bully you, and outside of Buddhism... Heh heh, even that Jade Emperor will not be able to easily attack you!"
Because it involved private matters, Jin Chanzi whispered the latter two sentences into the Rose Dragon King's ear, secretly instructing him, except for the first sentence.
But even so, it instantly shattered the Rose Dragon King's worldview.
But after only a second!
This Rose Dragon King, who originally belonged to the Heavenly Court's Jade Emperor, finally weighed the pros and cons and decisively became Jin Chanzi's registered disciple!
Such a scene.
Stunned both parties present.
And shocked countless people from the three realms of the Flood Dragon world once again!
They all knew that Sun Kong was the ancestor of this world, especially adept at this kind of strategy, but they never expected that Jin Chanzi would also...
...
On the ruins of Wuchao Mountain.
As Sun Kong and Zen Master Wuchao laughed heartily about this,
The system delivered long-awaited and abundant rewards!