Chapter 1068: Chapter 1068: Xuanzang is sincerity

Confused, as soon as Sun Wukong finished speaking, Zhu Bajie and the others appeared completely bewildered, almost unable to believe their own ears.

What’s going on? The entire Lingxiao Hall of Immortals is scrambling to plead for Master?

How is that possible? Since when did Master have such great influence?

Or perhaps? Since when did Master have such great connections?

If one or two immortals occasionally pleaded, it would be understandable, but almost all the immortals are pleading? What is going on?

“Monkey Brother, what is going on? Come on and tell your Old Pig, you know your Old Pig isn’t good at figuring things out, so don’t test me!” Once he snapped out of it, Zhu Bajie said to Sun Wukong.

“You ask me, but who should I ask?” However, hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Sun Wukong shook his head and said.

As soon as Master started the video call, I saw this scene, and even Sun Wukong himself was now completely confused, unable to make sense of it, and naturally couldn’t answer Zhu Bajie’s question.

“Alright, second brother, it doesn’t matter how Master managed to do it, at least it’s a good thing!” At this point, the White Dragon Horse spoke up.

“Exactly, second brother, Xiaobai is right!” Hearing this, Sha Wujing also nodded in agreement.

No matter how Master managed to do it, at least it’s a great thing.

Initially feeling uneasy thinking Master might be in danger and planning to team up and save him from the Lingxiao Hall, now that the situation has turned out like this, it couldn’t be better.

This way, there’s no need to worry anymore.

“Exactly, exactly, everyone stop talking, and I’ll continue to watch the development!” Sun Wukong also nodded and said.

If he could avoid it, Sun Wukong naturally didn’t like to think too much. Now that it’s confirmed Master is safe, Sun Wukong didn’t bother to spend much thought on it.

Taking advantage of the current video call, of course, he’d like to enjoy watching the show now.

“Wait, hold on…” Just then, Sun Wukong was suddenly taken aback, a surprised expression on his face.

“Monkey Brother, now what?” Seeing Sun Wukong’s startled demeanor, Zhu Bajie couldn’t help but ask.

“I, Old Sun found that the clothes Master is wearing are different, isn’t that the Green Lotus Buddha Robe?” Sun Wukong watching Jiang Liu in the video, spoke with surprise on his face.

Having seen Master in the Green Lotus Buddha Robe before, Sun Wukong naturally recognized it.

Sun Wukong’s words naturally surprised Zhu Bajie and the others again.

Back then when they killed Manjushri and Samantabhadra, wasn’t Master’s Green Lotus Buddha Robe taken away?

“It seems a lot has indeed happened over there in the Heavenly Court. Elder brother, let’s not say much now, just watch and see how the situation develops…” After a moment’s silence, Little White Dragon spoke to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong nodded, not intending to say more, simply watching the developments in the Lingxiao Hall seriously.

Occasionally, he would narrate some of what he saw to Zhu Bajie and the others.

Unexpectedly, Sun Wukong seemed to have quite the talent for narrating, his words made Zhu Bajie and the others feel like they were there themselves.

Regardless of the situation with Sun Wukong and the others at this moment.

Meanwhile, after Jiang Liu started a video call with Sun Wukong, he essentially gave them a Heart Calming Pill, assuring them that they didn’t have to worry about his safety anymore. Jiang Liu’s focus also shifted to the situation in the Lingxiao Hall.

The conflict between Tathagata and the Great Jade Emperor had basically reached its conclusion at this point.

Because he revealed the Soul-Returning Spell, the Jade Emperor was utterly defeated.

For Jiang Liu, whether the Great Jade Emperor won or lost was irrelevant; what truly mattered was creating a rift between Tathagata and the Great Jade Emperor, which could later be exploited to divide the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect.

Judging by the current situation, the Jade Emperor’s face had turned gloomy, while Tathagata seemed quite pleased; indeed, there was a rift between them.

Although this rift is only a faint crack right now.

But for Jiang Liu, just having this crack is sufficient.

Three feet of ice do not form in a single day, nor does a dyke degrade from an anthill in one day; as long as this sign is there, things can progress gradually in the future.

After all, a good beginning is half the success.

Seeing that the situation had reached this stage, Jiang Liu felt it was time for him to speak up.

Therefore, after clearing his throat, he stepped forward a few steps.

As Jiang Liu stepped forward, all the immortals in the Lingxiao Hall gradually fell silent, their eyes fixed on Jiang Liu.

Their goal in scrambling to plead for Jiang Liu was merely to curry favor with him, wasn’t it?

At this moment, since he has something to say, naturally, everyone wants to see what Jiang Liu has to say.

Even the Jade Emperor and the Tathagata’s eyes fell on Jiang Liu.

“Xuanzang, is there anything you wish to say?” The Jade Emperor’s expression did not look very good as he directly asked Jiang Liu.

“Amitabha…”

As the Jade Emperor’s words fell, Jiang Liu declared a Buddha’s name and then began to speak: “Regarding the matter of Emperor Ziwei, I understand the grievous crime I have committed! Such a crime is unforgivable!”

Jiang Liu’s words caused the Jade Emperor’s expression to slightly clear.

I am negotiating with the Tathagata and have seized the initiative, yet my subordinates, the immortals, are eagerly pleading for him. How can I, as the Jade Emperor, maintain my dignity? As the Lord of the Three Realms, should I not care about saving face?

Now, Xuanzang’s words of confession and his excellent attitude have somewhat eased the situation.

“Very well, it’s good that you understand the gravity of your sins!” The Jade Emperor nodded, gazing at Jiang Liu.

Immediately, he continued to ask: “Then, Xuanzang, tell me, do you have any objections to My judgment of execution?”

“This monk does not!” Hearing the Jade Emperor’s inquiry, Jiang Liu nodded calmly and said.

“Holy Monk, you…” Hearing Jiang Liu’s response, the gods in the Lingxiao Hall grew anxious.

With so many of us interceding for him, is he simply pushing himself towards a dead end? Wouldn’t our intercession become a jest?

Master Xuanzang is excellent in every way, but his thinking is too straightforward; he doesn’t know how to bend!

“Xuanzang…” Even the Tathagata secretly nodded, feeling that Jiang Liu’s heart was a bit too honest.

At this moment, if he had shown a little weakness and pleaded for mercy, the Great Jade Emperor, having heard so many gods plead, would see a way to relent, wouldn’t he?

But with such an attitude of confessing guilt, was he not handing over the initiative to the Jade Emperor?

“However, this monk has an immodest request…” Yet, at this moment, Jiang Liu spoke again, offering a bow to the Jade Emperor.

“Oh? Let’s hear it…” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, the Jade Emperor nodded slightly and said to Jiang Liu.

“This monk’s crimes are indeed unforgivable! Although, this monk never regrets his actions…”

Jiang Liu’s gaze fixed on the Jade Emperor, maintaining a demeanor neither humble nor overbearing, and followed with: “Originally, for such a crime, this monk should face immediate execution without resistance. However, this monk’s vow is to pursue the Journey to the West for Scriptures, to save the souls in the sea of suffering!”

“Therefore, this monk pleads with Your Majesty to grant a few years, allowing this monk to complete the Journey to the West and deliver the True Scriptures of Tripitaka to the Eastern Land, at which time, this monk will come forward to face justice…” Jiang Liu spoke, finally stating his request.

Jiang Liu’s words caused the Jade Emperor to fall silent for a moment. Jiang Liu only asked for a few years’ delay of punishment, and indeed, such a request seemed harmless enough to grant.

After all, during this Immeasurable Kalpa, truly killing Xuanzang would be impossible.

In contrast, should the Journey to the West conclude…

“The Holy Monk’s words are truly compassionate!” The Jade Emperor thought secretly, but the nearby Emperor Zhenwu couldn’t help but praise Jiang Liu aloud.

“The Holy Monk indeed has a compassionate heart!” With Emperor Zhenwu’s praise, the gods in the Lingxiao Hall echoed aloud, in unison.

If someone else had made such a statement, everyone would think that person must be afraid of death, using an excuse to delay.

But when Xuanzang said this, everyone believed it, since his reputation for great compassion, like his infamy, was already well-known throughout the Three Realms.

“Since it is so! Then I shall grant Xuanzang your request!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s request and after carefully considering the pros and cons, the Jade Emperor had no intention of refusing, nodding as he spoke.

This decision made the Jade Emperor’s expression quite favorable.

Although now I cannot execute Xuanzang, once the Journey to the West concludes, his life will be in my hands.

Possessing the divine skills to reverse life and death, at that time, I can plan carefully.

This decision made the Jade Emperor happy, while conversely, the Tathagata’s expression naturally turned grim.

The Tathagata’s expression naturally turned grim; he brought up the so-called identity of Merit King Buddha and the Green Lotus Treasured Flag, thinking he had Xuanzang firmly in hand.

Unexpectedly, he still faced a situation of rivalry with the Jade Emperor?

Even after the Journey to the West concludes, Xuanzang’s value remains exceedingly high; for the Tathagata, possessing him is naturally imperative.

Observing the expressions of the Tathagata and the Jade Emperor, Jiang Liu inwardly smiled.

Their relationship still showed cracks, and now, with him wedged in between, forcing them to match wits and strategy, as their contention continues, naturally the rift between them also grows larger…