Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1734 - 1116 Red Cloud Appears

This was why they used all their strength but couldn’t bring the past Red Cloud Ancestor into reality.

And who did this? Is there any doubt? In the Prehistoric World, who else possesses such power aside from the Saint of Taiqing?

"Taiqing!"

Almost gritting his teeth, Zhunti Saint spat out the name of the Saint of Taiqing. His features twisted, showing his inner fury.

Beside him, the temperament of Jieyin Saint was much better. Seeing Zhunti Saint wanting to say more, he shook his head, signaling Zhunti Saint to stop. At this point, saying more is useless and cannot solve the problem.

What’s most important now is to solve the problem first.

Jieyin Saint clasped his hands together and said with an expression of anguish, "Since you have been resurrected, please come forth and meet us, Red Cloud Dao Friend."

All matters should be discussed when meeting Red Cloud Ancestor.

Now, the two Western Saints find themselves in a dilemma. If they don’t give the position of the Buddha Realm’s master to Red Cloud Ancestor, they can’t repay the cause and effect of the past seat offering.

If they give the position to him, it would be equivalent to handing over the Buddha Realm to the Saint of Taiqing.

Currently, Sumeru Mountain is in Jiang Chen’s hands. If they lose the Buddha Realm too, they will merely be the nominal founders of the Buddhist door, with no real connection or power within the Buddha Realm.

The future of the Buddhist door is crucial for them to fulfill their grand vows; hence the Buddha Realm must not be lost—it’s their key to controlling the Buddhist door.

The Buddha Realm cannot be given; what about the cause and effect if they don’t give it? If they give the Buddha Realm, what happens to their grand vow?

Neither giving nor not giving is viable; truly, it’s a dilemma!

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"Dao Friend, should I come forward to meet them?"

Inside the Eight Scenic Palace on Shouyang Mountain, the middle-aged Daoist clad in a red robe, namely the Red Cloud Ancestor, turned to the Heavenly Venerable of Morality beside him and asked.

"You should meet them; they already know of your resurrection, and hiding it is unnecessary now. Besides, the Buddha Realm indeed is good and should belong to you. Take this opportunity not only to meet them but also reclaim your fortune," replied the Heavenly Venerable of Morality.

"After enduring for so many years, today is the moment for which I’ve waited. Whatever they owe me from the past, I will demand it back today."

Red Cloud Ancestor’s expression remained unchanged, but his voice was filled with resentment.

If asked whom he hates the most, it certainly wouldn’t be Underworld River Ancestor or Kunpeng Ancestor who killed him, but the two Western Saints.

Back when he fell, the Western pair were already saints, meaning if they wished, they could have saved him from Underworld River and Kunpeng at any moment.

This was why when Red Cloud Ancestor was besieged by Underworld River and Kunpeng Ancestor, he wasn’t anxious. He believed in his relationship with the two Western Saints, that if he were in danger, they wouldn’t stand by idly.

With saints backing him, naturally, Red Cloud Ancestor felt unperturbed. However, what he didn’t foresee was that those who wanted him dead the most weren’t the Underworld River Ancestor and Kunpeng Ancestor who wanted to kill him, but the two Western Saints whom he considered his backing.

If he had realized earlier, he wouldn’t have met his doom at the hands of Underworld River and Kunpeng Ancestor.

After all, Underworld River and Kunpeng weren’t significantly stronger than him back then. If he’d seized the chance to flee, escaping wouldn’t have been impossible.

Unfortunately, Red Cloud Ancestor trusted the two Western Saints too much, missing the best opportunity to escape, leading to his silent demise.

In other words, in Red Cloud Ancestor’s heart, he indirectly blamed the two Western Saints for his death, so these are the people he hates the most.

...

Shortly after Jieyin Saint’s words fell, between Heaven and Earth, red auspicious clouds spread, and a middle-aged Daoist with a wealthy look, wearing a gourd at his waist and a red Daoist robe, emerged from the Red Cloud, gracefully walking to the two Western Saints.

"Two Dao Friends, long time no see."

Red Cloud Ancestor greeted the two Western Saints with a blank expression.

"Dao Friend, it’s been a long time!"

The two Western Saints felt embarrassed and somewhat guilty, responding awkwardly.

This person in front could be considered their biggest creditor in this life and the one they least wished to confront. But now it has come to this point, however difficult, they must face him.

"Still, congratulations on your revival."

Steadying his mind, Jieyin Saint congratulated Red Cloud Ancestor.

Red Cloud’s cultivation clearly has stood at the Great Divine Transcendent level for years, nearing the Sub-Saint realm. Evidently, he has been resurrected for quite some time; otherwise, his cultivation wouldn’t be much higher than before he fell.

"I have been revived for a long time, just haven’t set foot in the mortal world, so there’s nothing worth congratulating."

Red Cloud Ancestor’s demeanor remained indifferent, showing no intention of engaging with the two further.

"Dao Friend, truly..."

Seeing Red Cloud’s attitude, the two Western Saints, already feeling guilty, didn’t know what to say.

"Let’s cut to the chase; what’s the reason you called me out?"

Perhaps having died once changed his temperament drastically, altering him from a previous good-nature to now a rather cold disposition.

"Ahem, it’s about how to compensate you!"

Zhunti Saint replied. Even unwilling to face it, at this moment, they had to confront it. After dragging this matter for so long, today, no matter what, a resolution must be sought.

"Compensation?"

"Isn’t it quite simple?"

"The cause and effect of becoming a saint obviously require using a sacred position to resolve. If you can produce a sacred position, then naturally, the cause and effect between us will be settled."

Red Cloud Ancestor sneered, completely distrusting their words. Had they truly intended to resolve the cause and effect, they wouldn’t have watched him perish back then.

"Very well, if Dao Friend wants a sacred position, I’ll give it to you."

To Red Cloud Ancestor’s surprise, Jieyin Saint agreed instantly to his outrageous demand. Momentarily, Red Cloud Ancestor thought he heard incorrectly and asked uncertainly, "Did you say something?"

"Dao Friend didn’t hear wrong, you desire a sacred position, then I’ll return it to you."

"But not now. Currently, my grand vows aren’t fulfilled; the sacred position is merely a pit, even if I wish to give Dao Friend, Heavenly Dao wouldn’t allow it."

"Once my grand vow is fulfilled, and the West thrives, I’ll then hand my sacred position to Dao Friend."

Jieyin Saint spoke with sincerity. This was an idea he had long considered; he had spoken only with Zhunti Saint prior but now said it publicly before Red Cloud Ancestor and all Great Divine Transcendents.

Such sincerity is hardly insufficient.

Now, all the strong ones in the Prehistoric World have heard his words—once the West thrives, he will give his sacred position to Red Cloud Ancestor.

If Jieyin Saint fails to do so in the future and doesn’t give his sacred position to Red Cloud Ancestor, he would lose the trust of the world, with severe consequences.

The entire West might become a stinking dung heap feared by all.

At this moment, many believed Jieyin Saint’s words were genuine. Even Red Cloud Ancestor almost believed it.

But unfortunately, having been fooled once, Red Cloud would never fall for the same trick twice. If Jieyin Saint gave the sacred position now, he would believe in their sincerity. But promising to do it later is nothing but drawing a pie.

The future is unpredictable. Who knows what might happen? What if he dies again? In such a scenario, Jieyin Saint could shirk the matter without consequence?

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It’s an old trick; once dead, all matters are settled, ensuring everything is accomplished. No matter how much is promised now, it doesn’t need to be fulfilled after death.

Having been deceived once, Red Cloud Ancestor wouldn’t believe a single word Jieyin Saint said.

Then he chuckled coldly twice and suddenly said, "Why be so troublesome to repay cause and effect? There’s no need to wait for the future."

"The Buddha Realm is remarkable enough to equate a sacred position. If you’re willing to give me the Buddha Realm, then the cause and effect between us will be cleared."

Here it comes, here it comes—the Red Cloud Ancestor revealed his true intentions, finally expressing his real purpose, which is to claim the Buddha Realm.

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