The two had originally planned for Burning Lamp Buddha to either complete the two tribulations of Wuzhuang Temple or betray them once, uniting with the Four Great Heavenly Kings to capture Sun Wukong.
If that were the case, the two of them should have been celebrating.
But unexpectedly, after all the fuss, not only did the five quasi-sages suffer heavy losses, but Sun Wukong, despite revealing his trump card, the innate demon ape, once again created glory, bringing the greatest shame to the Western Sect!
Under such an embarrassing outcome.
Not to mention Maitreya Buddha's reluctance to speak another word to Burning Lamp Buddha.
Even Burning Lamp Buddha himself, feeling ashamed and having chosen the wrong time to betray them twice, showed a hint of embarrassment and dared not look up!
It wasn't until a long while later.
Zhen Yuanzi, who had regained his senses, stepped forward, unwilling to offend too many people, and greeted the two Buddhas, thus breaking their awkward atmosphere!
"Zhen Yuanzi pays respects to Maitreya Buddha, and greets Burning Lamp... Hahaha, since the two sages of the Western Sect can summon Maitreya Buddha, I assume my useless Wuzhuang Temple should have passed the test?"
"If so, I request the two to leave early. My Wuzhuang Temple has just suffered heavy losses, and its gates are narrow, unable to entertain guests."
"So please don't blame this poor Daoist for being impolite."
With these words, Zhen Yuanzi turned and, with his remaining disciples, began to clean up the mess, regardless of how Maitreya Buddha would try to cover up for the Western Sect.
Seeing this.
Maitreya Buddha, who had intended to say a few words on behalf of the two sages of the Western Sect, suddenly felt a surge of embarrassment. Seeing a good show ruined, he dared not linger any longer.
He took out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree with one hand and waved it a few times in the air, as if to sweep away the demonic energy from Wuzhuang Temple, reducing the trouble for Zhen Yuanzi's cleanup.
With the other hand, he took out a bowl of water from the Pool of Eight Merits, along with several lotus leaves and lotus flowers imbued with boundless spiritual energy, and poured them into the foundation of Wuzhuang Temple.
Instantly.
The place, which had been ravaged by fierce battles and permeated with demonic energy, leaving Wuzhuang Temple in ruins, finally recovered some of its former glory after such nourishment.
Even.
The Ginseng Fruit Tree, which was thought to be doomed, was slightly revived by the nourishment of the lotus flowers and leaves.
This naturally brought a slight relief to the grim expression of Zhen Yuanzi!
"Maitreya Buddha is thoughtful."
"However, even the water from the Western Sect's Pool of Eight Merits cannot fully repair my Ginseng Fruit Tree. I believe it would be better to find Great Sage Sun for this matter."
"Please do not trouble the Western Sect."
Hearing Zhen Yuanzi's words, Burning Lamp Buddha and the three Bodhisattvas who had just regained their senses looked displeased and were about to retort.
However, Maitreya Buddha glared at them knowingly, scaring them into silence.
In front of Maitreya Buddha, the most devoted disciple of Daoist Jieyin, even the Tathagata Buddha himself would be polite, let alone the four of them?
What's more.
This time, because of the four's misjudgment, the Western Sect had lost face. If Maitreya Buddha hadn't come to clean up the mess, the four of them might not have been able to leave.
"Since fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi has said so, Maitreya dares not insist on staying."
"However, Great Sage Sun may have overexerted himself previously, leading to injuries, and his Holy Water Soup is more effective in treating various cultivators. For the Ginseng Fruit Tree... I fear."
"Hehehe, of course, if fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi has any needs later, you can always come to the Western Sect. My master and uncle are not untalented, and they do have some methods to salvage it."
"The fault for today's events lies entirely with our Western Sect. Therefore, we dare not claim any merit rewards and will compensate you, Daoist brother."
"We will surely offer double apologies in the future when we meet again. Furthermore, there are also people from the Three Pure Ones who have come, and I fear someone may have ill intentions towards Great Sage Sun. Please pay close attention."
Seeing Zhen Yuanzi still fuming and not forgiving them, Maitreya Buddha, though somewhat displeased, dared not show it.
Instead, after respectfully uttering a few perfunctory remarks.
Then, he took Burning Lamp Buddha and the Four Bodhisattvas and immediately left Wuzhuang Temple in a dejected manner, not returning to Spirit Mountain, but heading to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
To accept the scolding of Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti!
It must be admitted.
In this battle, the four great Heavenly Kings performed brilliantly, and Zhen Yuanzi was no less. As for Sun Wukong, he remained the most dazzling ancestor of creation as always.
Only Burning Lamp Buddha and the four of them, after losing face, lost it again, forcing the two sages of the Western Sect to change their strategy temporarily!
...
On the other side.
Although Zhen Yuanzi was dissatisfied with the two sages of the Western Sect sending Maitreya Buddha and changing their strategy halfway, he could also see that the two sages of the Western Sect had sincerity in their apologies.
Moreover, without the support of a saint behind him, he did not dare to truly tear apart the Western Sect.
He could only, with a heavy heart, instruct his disciples to speed up the cleanup, while reluctantly accepting the bowl of water from the Pool of Eight Merits.
Afterward.
Seeing that the cleanup within Wuzhuang Temple was almost complete.
He then threw down the "Earth Book" and transformed it into an Earth Book Formation to temporarily protect Wuzhuang Temple.
He himself, however, did not dare to let Sun Wukong, who had helped him the most, truly encounter any formidable enemies. With a flash, he arrived tens of millions of miles away, where Sun Wukong was.
As soon as he landed.
As Maitreya Buddha had said, disciples from the Three Pure Ones and Empress Nuwa had indeed arrived, each carrying extremely powerful spiritual treasures.
And Sun Wukong himself was playfully bantering with them!
...
"Thank you, Sage Taiqing and Sage Yuqing, for your concern. Everything is fine with this old grandson. To be able to invite the Taiji Diagram and the Pangu Banner to assist in the battle is truly a testament to your sincerity."
"With this, this old grandson is already grateful, how can I hope for more?"
"As for my mother, it is good enough to have Feng'er and Huang'er descend to the mortal world. There is no need to bring the Mountain and River Map, the Nine Heavens of Breathing Earth, and the like."
"This would be too much for this child."
"As for Zhao Gongming, the Three Heavenly Ladies of Sanxiao, I truly do not understand your actions. If you were to help the Great Heavenly King, you could have continued to deploy your Hunyuan Golden Dou and Golden Dragon Scissors. But if you are helping me, why are you standing so far away after meeting? You are not as amiable as Daoist Xuan Du or the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect."
"Could it be that you are not here to help, but specifically to assassinate this old grandson, taking advantage of the opportunity?"
Sun Wukong's eloquence was naturally undeniable.
Under Sun Wukong's Fiery Eyes of Truth, even the subordinates of the Three Pure Ones and Empress Nuwa were clearly seen through by him.
The difference was that.
When these words were spoken, Daoist Xuan Du, the Eight Immortals of Chan Sect, Feng'er and Huang'er, and Zhen Yuanzi, who arrived shortly after, all smiled knowingly.
Only Zhao Gongming and the other three were unable to advance or retreat.
In the end, they could only retreat in dejection!
"Hahaha, congratulations to Great Sage Sun for once again defeating a formidable enemy. This Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is a humble offering."
Daoist Xuan Du presented a furnace of Nine-Turn Golden Elixirs.
"Indeed. The disciples of the Third Uncle are becoming increasingly insensitive. What can we eight do for Great Sage Sun?"
The Eight Immortals of Chan Sect continued to add fuel to the fire.
In response, Sun Wukong smiled without answering, but he understood everything in his heart!