Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1740: "Karma and Conflict in Buddha Realm"

Just think about it, it’s impossible. How big is the karma of the Fire Cloud Cave? You should know, Fire Cloud Cave was given to the Human Race by the Heavenly Dao, not something the Human Race seized.

In reality, the Human Race doesn’t owe Ancestor Red Cloud anything; if anyone owes him, it’s the Heavenly Dao. The Human Race just took the blame on their behalf.

Under such circumstances, the so-called karma of the Fire Cloud Cave is actually not that great. A high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure or a top-notch Cave Heaven would suffice, there’s no need to involve the Buddha Realm.

Even if merely making Ancestor Red Cloud the master of the Buddha Realm for a time, Jiang Chen would surely suffer losses.

That’s why he said it was for the sake of the two Western Saints, not only to resolve the karma with Red Cloud but also to take the opportunity to make each of the two Saints owe him a favor.

Calculating like this, Jiang Chen wasn’t actually losing out, but instead gaining.

All of Jiang Chen’s arrangements were made with how they would benefit him in mind, Red Cloud Ancestor naturally wasn’t pleased upon hearing this.

Though his goal in mastering the Buddha Realm is indeed to become a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial Chaos, he was unwilling to leave the Buddha Realm to someone else’s disciples after he transcended, why couldn’t it remain with his own disciples? Must it be handed over to outsiders?

Currently, the Buddha Realm belongs to him, and it should continue to belong to him in the future, passed down through generations of his lineage, nurturing one strong being after another.

Jiang Chen’s intention to pass the Buddha Realm to his own disciples would completely disrupt Red Cloud Ancestor’s plans. How could he be willing?

However unwilling, he must endure it and not reveal it. Because the foundation of the Buddha Realm is now in Jiang Chen’s hands; should Red Cloud Ancestor show dissatisfaction towards Jiang Chen, he might immediately be marginalized.

"Friend, what you say is reasonable!"

Forcing a smile, Red Cloud Ancestor said. No matter what, the Buddha Realm’s treasure stayed with him, and soon, the evolution of the Buddha Realm would become regular; then he could step into the Sub-Saint realm with this.

This can also be considered good news.

As for the future, that’s a matter for later. Though Jiang Chen’s current arrangement seems perfect, the future is unpredictable. Who knows what might happen?

With the Buddha Realm in his grasp and occupying a favorable position, Amitabha Buddha in Buddha Realm’s reincarnation—who knows, perhaps in its cycles, the treasure-like relic might end up lost.

Such a thing isn’t impossible.

Moreover, even if he can’t prevent Jiang Chen’s disciple from inheriting the position of Buddha Realm’s master, Red Cloud Ancestor still has other methods. Since the Buddha Realm wouldn’t belong to him in the future, what cause does he have to feel heartache?

Before stepping down, he might as well find a way to exhaust the Buddha Realm’s original source, leaving Amitabha Buddha with a mess to clean up.

Then, instead of relying on the Buddha Realm for ascension, managing not to be burdened by it, ruining his cultivation would be considered good luck.

As long as his mentality doesn’t deteriorate, solutions are always more plentiful than problems. Upon thinking this, Red Cloud Ancestor felt more relieved in his heart.

However, Jiang Chen’s next move made his recently improved mood worsen again.

Only to see Jiang Chen reach out, towards the direction of Nine States-Heaven and Earth, grabbing a radiant Buddha light across the void.

This Buddha light was none other than the Innate True Spirit of Amitabha Buddha. Jiang Chen embedded the treasure-like relic into Amitabha Buddha’s True Spirit, casting it toward the Buddha Realm, allowing him to be born with the identity of an Innate Divine Demon and train in the Buddha Realm.

This in itself wasn’t much, as it was all very standard procedure. But what Jiang Chen did next was the real reason Red Cloud Ancestor’s expression changed drastically.

"Ten Thousand Worlds, Seal Heaven and Lock Earth!"

After handling the matters of Amitabha Buddha, Jiang Chen suddenly exercised his Divine Ability to seal the ten directions of void, past and future, forcibly isolating the Buddha Realm from the outside.

In doing so, Red Cloud Ancestor wanting to steal the Buddha Realm’s essence wouldn’t be as easy. If he even dared to act, Jiang Chen would likely detect it right away.

To exhaust the Buddha Realm’s essence, leaving an empty shell? Jiang Chen would certainly anticipate this and naturally take precautions.

"Friend Red Cloud, the Buddha Realm is newly born, its essence is unstable, and rashly contacting the outside is liable to cause essence loss. Therefore, I use Great Divine Ability to isolate the Buddha Realm from the outside so it can develop peacefully."

"What do you think?"

After accomplishing all these, Jiang Chen turned around and asked the nearby Red Cloud Ancestor.

"Very good, and many thanks to the Star Lord for assistance. Without the Star Lord’s intervention, with my limited abilities, I fear I’d only watch helplessly as the Buddha Realm’s essence dissipates without any solution."

Red Cloud Ancestor said delightedly, no matter his thoughts, what Jiang Chen did was clearly for the benefit of the Buddha Realm; as its master, he certainly had to support this.

If it looked like his face was wrong, wouldn’t that be clearly indicative of problems?

"Since you say so, I’m relieved. Once I handle another issue, I’ll leave the Buddha Realm, not disturbing you, the two Western Saints, and Saint Taiqing catching up."

Jiang Chen laughed heartily, bidding farewell to Red Cloud Ancestor, and then headed towards the imprisoned Buddha such as the Tathagata.

Now that the Buddha Realm’s issue was resolved, he should spare time to deal with Tathagata and others.

"Yu Dou greets Senior Brother!"

Approaching Tathagata’s side, Jiang Chen released the restraints on him, and said politely. This was his direct Senior Brother, courtesy was prudent.

"Here we go!"

"Jiang Chen and Duobao are about to face off."

"But how Jiang Chen plans to handle Duobao is uncertain. After all, he is Jiang Chen’s Senior Brother; if mishandled, he might offend his own Master."

"Moreover, judging by Jiang Chen’s behavior, he disdains the two Saints Yu Qing and Taiqing the most. If he mishandles Duobao’s matter, how would he differ from these two Saints?"

Seeing Jiang Chen approach Duobao’s side, the Great Divine Transcendents of the Prehistoric World were all excited, casting their gazes over, ready to see the spectacle.

If this matter was mishandled by Jiang Chen, his strength wouldn’t suffer, but his character would be tarnished.

If bullying Senior Brother became his reputation, how could he have the face to continue denouncing Saints Yu Qing and Taiqing on moral grounds?

"You better call me Tathagata; as a traitor, I am unworthy of using my former name."

Upon hearing Jiang Chen address him as Senior Brother, Duobao said shamefully. Given his past actions, he couldn’t bring himself to continue acting as a disciple of Upper Qing Saint.

He was brought by Saint Taiqing to the West, yet he truly betrayed the faith. Had he not, the current Buddhist sect would be just a branch of the Mystic Sect.

Back then, driven by delusion, after the Buddhist sect annexed the Western Teachings, discontented with Saint Taiqing’s actions towards his own Master, he defected to the West, causing Saint Taiqing’s annex plans to fail.

Saint Taiqing accounted for everything except human nature; his plan failed without grievance. Why assume Duobao must comply with him despite their deep-seated hatred?

"Your wrongdoings are your matter, but as long as the Master doesn’t expel you, you are still my Senior Brother."

The rights and wrongs of that year, Jiang Chen did not comment on. He only knew Upper Qing Saint hadn’t dismissed Duobao, still showing considerable care.

Upon this, Jiang Chen suddenly took out the Qingping Sword given to him by Upper Qing Saint.

This was something bestowed by Upper Qing Saint when Jiang Chen paid respects, meant for resolving Duobao’s and the Buddhist Sect’s karma.

"Seeing this sword, I wonder if Senior Brother understands the Master’s intentions." Jiang Chen asked, showing the Qingping Sword to Duobao.

"What virtue or ability does the disciple possess for the Master to do so?" Accepting the Qingping Sword from Jiang Chen, Duobao was deeply moved, even shedding tears. freēnovelkiss.com

Buddha weeping—the Buddha’s heart is broken.

Tathagata, ultimately, hadn’t let go, failing to become a true Buddha. This was why he couldn’t step into the realm of Great Divine Transcendents, resorting to external forces for sustenance.

Upper Qing Saint bestowed Jiang Chen the Qingping Sword intending for Jiang Chen to use it to sever the karma of Tathagata, allowing Duobao to return to his true self and return to the Mystic Sect.

Jiang Chen showed the Qingping Sword to Duobao to make him understand Upper Qing Saint’s deep concern. Even though Master and disciple hadn’t met for countless years, Upper Qing Saint was still concerned for him.

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