95: Chapter 95 Heavy Losses 95: Chapter 95 Heavy Losses The entire Ghost Gate Pass, with over ten thousand Buddhist Soldiers and several hundred high-ranking experts of the Buddhist Sect.

Even if a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers were to attack, it could hold out for a long time.

Yet now, it was shattered by just two people, Sun Wukong and He Xiangu, with losses exceeding half.

Great Emperor Ziwei once said that one Sun Wukong was worth a million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, and this was no mere boast.

Sun Wukong truly possessed such strength.

Arhat Dragon-Subduing struggled to restore his body as he charged over.

Sun Wukong let out a cold laugh and clashed with him.

Arhat Dragon-Subduing, equally tenacious, collided with Sun Wukong more than a dozen times before being blown apart by his staff.

Only a trace of his True Spirit managed to escape, narrowly avoiding complete annihilation at Sun Wukong’s hands.

By this point, he was truly powerless to turn the tide.

Just managing to survive was an achievement.

As for Arhat Tiger-Subduing, he had already fled to the side early on.

Seeing the True Spirit of Arhat Dragon-Subduing flying towards him, he hurriedly protected it and fled even faster.

Just then, Sun Wukong had a sudden premonition.

He cursed under his breath and, pulling He Xiangu along, started to run.

“Maitreya is coming,” said Sun Wukong as a warning.

Maitreya Buddha had already killed his own avatar and realized he had been tricked, so he hurried back.

Seeing Ghost Gate Pass half-collapsed and at least eighty percent of the high-ranking experts of the Buddhist Realm injured, Maitreya Buddha’s gaze turned even darker.

Arhat Tiger-Subduing came out from one side, covered in wounds.

He was still protecting the True Spirit of Arhat Dragon-Subduing, treating it with the utmost care as if it were his own lover.

Maitreya Buddha stared at Arhat Tiger-Subduing and asked coldly, “Did you run away?”

Kneeling before Maitreya Buddha, Arhat Tiger-Subduing spoke with a mournful expression, “In a desperate fight with Sun Wukong, I was no match for him.

Seeing Arhat Dragon-Subduing about to be killed, with only a fragment of his True Spirit left, I had to protect it and flee.

To preserve a supreme expert for our Buddhist Sect, retreating was a last resort.

Please, Buddha, punish me.”

Maitreya Buddha snorted.

You’ve said as much, how can I still punish you?

With a cold expression, he said, “This matter is not your fault.

The error in judgment was mine.

Take Arhat Dragon-Subduing away.

This isn’t over; I will personally go to Huaguo Mountain.”

“Yes,” responded Arhat Tiger-Subduing, relieved.

It appeared that his decision to save the True Spirit of Arhat Dragon-Subduing was correct; otherwise, he would not have escaped punishment.

Looking at the surrounding disciples of the Buddhist Realm, at least eighty percent of whom were severely injured, Maitreya Buddha clenched his teeth and said furiously, “Sun Wukong, I will not let this go easily.”

At this moment, Sun Wukong was bidding farewell to Ying Hook.

Ying Hook said admiringly, “You’ve outsmarted Maitreya Buddha from head to toe.

Brother, you’re incredible.”

Sun Wukong shook his head and said with a smile, “Actually, I’m not that great.

It’s mainly because Maitreya Buddha outsmarted himself.

He thought too much and was too confident in himself, which allowed me to outwit him.

Had he dealt directly with my avatar at that time, I would have had no way to handle him.”

Ying Hook laughed and said, “So, in this world, it’s not a fear for someone to be unintelligent, but for them to be too clever by half.”

“Exactly,” said Sun Wukong with a smile.

Then, his expression became serious as he said, “However, I must hurry back to Huaguo Mountain now.

If I’m not mistaken, that Maitreya fellow is probably heading there to look for trouble.”

“Do you need my help?” asked Ying Hook, somewhat eager to try.

But Sun Wukong shook his head and said, “You’re now practically neighbors with the Buddhist Realm.

Better to avoid trouble whenever possible.

Don’t worry, the likes of Maitreya Buddha, I don’t even take him seriously.”

“All right,” Ying Hook said with a smile.

Sun Wukong, accompanied by He Xiangu, quickly returned to the human world.

Then, locating Huaguo Mountain, he rushed over.

He took He Xiangu and headed directly to Huaguo Mountain on his Somersault Cloud, naturally much faster than Maitreya Buddha.

Upon arriving at Huaguo Mountain, however, He Xiangu didn’t have as strong a reaction as Lu Dongbin and the others did.

Although her hair was a bit disheveled, she was very happy and said, “Is this the Somersault Cloud?

It’s so thrilling, I love it so much.”

Sun Wukong was speechless, he gave He Xiangu a look, “Big sister, you are an immortal maiden, can you not like such wild things.”

Sun Wukong sent a message to Lu Dongbin and the others, asking them to come back.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was even summoned by Sun Wukong this time.

“What’s the matter?

What happened?”

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva asked.

It was rare for Sun Wukong to call him back.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva knew that there must be something serious for Sun Wukong to do so.

“The reason Great Sage called you back is because we’re going to have a fight,”

He Xiangu said expectantly.

A fight?

With whom?

“Maitreya Buddha should be arriving any moment now, we will beat him back together.

Of course, it would be even better if we could capture him,”

Sun Wukong said.

Everyone appeared shocked.

How did Sun Wukong get on bad terms with the Buddhist Realm?

He Xiangu recounted the events of the past few days.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was angered after hearing it.

So, Tathagata Buddha cannot stand them sheltering all beings.

Such a Buddha, what respect is there to have?

“Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, if you truly wish to protect all beings with all your heart, you really don’t have to hide your identity.

With our combined status, the Great Sage Sect would grow even faster, and you also need the Power of Incense and Fire to enhance your strength,”

Sun Wukong glanced at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, knowing what he was concerned about.

In Sun Wukong’s view, he really didn’t need to.

Now the Three Realms are in chaos, immortals are not like immortals, Buddhas do not act like Buddhas, what more is there to hide?

If you want to protect all beings, then reveal your identity.

Even faced with Tathagata Buddha, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva should not have any fear.

Fahai also said, “Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, I think the Great Saint is right.

We practice Buddhism to achieve Universal Salvation.

What has become of the Buddhist Realm now?

Within the Three Realms, they vie for power and profit, causing bloodshed and strife.

What meaning is there in such a Buddhist Realm?

It’s better to stand out, create a new branch of Buddhism that truly embraces emptiness in all things and provides Universal Salvation.”

After listening to Fahai, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva suddenly laughed.

Fahai was a bit embarrassed, not knowing what he had said wrong.

He thought Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was mocking him.

But then, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said, “Fahai is right, it’s an eye-opener for me.

I’ve been too attached to my identity in the Buddhist Realm.

What you said is right, if such is this Buddhist Sect, I wouldn’t want it.

Embracing emptiness in all things, providing Universal Salvation, that is what it means to be a Buddha.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than his whole body emitted a brilliant light, and he advanced even further in the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

Today, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Realm was almost approaching that of Maitreya Buddha and the others.

Sun Wukong applauded, his face full of smiles and praise.

Lu Dongbin and the others also congratulated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on his substantial progress in strength and a major advance in his Buddhist practice.

Just then, a loud roar came from outside Huaguo Mountain.

“Sun Wukong, come out and meet your death.”

Maitreya Buddha had arrived.