Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1742: "Master of Manipulations"

"My elder brother is different. Not only is he one of the founders of the Buddhist Dao, but he has also long resided in the West, being particularly familiar with Western customs and practices. Moreover, my elder brother has made significant contributions to the creation of the Buddha Realm, and can be considered one of its main pioneers."

"With him assisting Daoist friend Red Cloud in governing the Buddha Realm, there shall be no worries for the Buddha Realm."

"Secondly, my elder brother established teachings in the Buddha Realm, which not only strengthens the power of the Mystic Sect but also serves the purpose of weakening the Buddhist Dao. It is truly a strategy that counts on multiple advantages, aligning precisely with our Mystic Sect’s development strategy."

"For public and private reasons, I believe the Saint of Taiqing would have no reason to refuse?"

Jiang Chen was certainly cunning. Afraid that his words alone wouldn’t suffice, after speaking with the Buddha, he went to press against the Saint of Taiqing verbally.

In this kind of matter, what could the Saint of Taiqing say? To refuse? That was certainly not an option. Publicly, this matter was extremely beneficial to the Mystic Sect, and he simply had no grounds for refusal.

Privately, he could definitely not refuse. He inherently owed it to the Buddha, and if he were to refuse now, ruining his opportunity, perhaps the Upper Qing Saints would truly go mad.

Therefore, the Saint of Taiqing had no choice but to agree. Although Red Cloud’s feelings were important, they were evidently less significant compared to those of the Upper Qing Saints.

He could not afford to hurt the Upper Qing Saints any further, so he had to aggrieve Old Ancestor Red Cloud.

Puppet would be puppet, though without much power, he could still cultivate using the original source of the Buddha Realm. As long as he transcended early and achieved the state of Primordial Chaos, he could escape this awkward situation.

"The Star Lord is right, let’s proceed as you’ve said." The Saint of Taiqing forced a smile, praising.

This smile wasn’t for Jiang Chen but was for the Buddha and the Upper Qing Saints.

As soon as the Saint of Taiqing spoke, Old Ancestor Red Cloud, who was refining the original source of the Buddha Realm, almost wished to leave in a huff. First, he lost the treasure of the Buddha Realm, and now people were being forced into the Buddha Realm, clearly intending to sideline him. Being the lord of the Buddha Realm now seemed meaningless; it would be better to leave directly.

However, Old Ancestor Red Cloud ultimately couldn’t bear to lose the opportunity to become a Daluo Jinxian of the Primordial Chaos, and after gnashing his teeth repeatedly, he chose to stay.

Likewise, the Western Two Saints didn’t look pleased.

They couldn’t imagine the mindset of Jiang Chen, who, as the Master of the Buddhist Dao, could say that having the Buddha establish teachings in the Buddha Realm could both enhance the foundation of the Mystic Sect and weaken the Buddhist Dao.

He really wasn’t treating the Buddhist Dao seriously, being the Master when needed and thrown aside when not.

But unfortunately, with the situation as it is, the Buddha Realm had completely slipped from their grasp, and they couldn’t even oppose it vocally. Besides, without the Buddha Realm, they would have to rely on Jiang Chen to fulfill their grand wishes in the future.

Under such circumstances, they definitely couldn’t afford to fall out with Jiang Chen. They could only grit their teeth and endure his varied manipulations.

"Scoundrel!"

In Dongsheng Divine Continent, many Great Divine Transcendents didn’t look happy. With the Buddha Realm in the hands of Old Ancestor Red Cloud, even with various restrictions, he could help them significantly in critical moments.

After all, both the Saint of Taiqing and Zhen Yuanzi were on their side, so naturally, Old Ancestor Red Cloud was with them.

However, Jiang Chen’s actions appointed the Buddha into the Buddha Realm. That created the possibility that Old Ancestor Red Cloud might be sidelined by him, and then, who would really be supporting the Buddha Realm then?

As the Buddha Realm was about to become Jiang Chen’s asset, the Great Divine Transcendents of Dongsheng Divine Continent were anything but happy.

"Jiang Chen is indeed impressive. With his maneuvers, the Buddha Realm that was lost has come back under his control once more. And his methods leave no one able to criticize him."

All the Great Divine Transcendents of Dongsheng Divine Continent were left speechless, never expecting Jiang Chen to employ consecutive tactics and, right in front of everyone, reclaim the lost Buddha Realm.

Despite not liking Jiang Chen, everyone had to admire him greatly.

The identity of the Buddha naturally positioned him as Jiang Chen’s ally, and when he subsequently sidelined Old Ancestor Red Cloud, his assistance to Jiang Chen was inevitable.

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Jiang Chen and the Saint of Taiqing both agreed, so anyone else’s opinion was no longer significant. It could be said that the arrangement for the Buddha had been set.

Then Buddha nodded towards Jiang Chen, suddenly stood up and walked towards the Western Two Saints, earnestly bowing to them and saying:

"I have received care from the two Saints in the West for many years, such great kindness is hard to repay. Yet, I must return as the sect has summoned me, thus failing the expectations of the two Saints."

"Today, I shall use this Qingping Sword to sever all cause and effect between myself and the Buddhist Dao."

Without waiting for the Western Two Saints’ reply, the Buddha drew out the Qingping Sword and suddenly set it alight.

Shua～～

Instantly, Heaven and Earth changed color, and a chilling sword aura swept across the land, enveloping everything in a murderous atmosphere.

The Qingping Sword towered in the sky, its green blade radiating a piercing cold light that chilled the hearts of all Great Divine Transcendents observing it.

Though it was merely a superb innate spiritual treasure, the power emitted by Qingping Sword surpassed even top-tier innate spiritual treasures, equalling that of an innate treasure.

It was a Saint’s proof weapon; although not an innate treasure, it was superior even to an innate treasure.

"Sever!"

The Buddha shouted fiercely, once more employing the true essence of the Jiejiao Sect, intending to sever his bonds with the Buddhist Dao.

Shua～～

The Qingping Sword responded immediately, transforming into a streak of green sword light, moving at a speed beyond space-time, passing through the Buddha’s body.

It was then seen that as the sword light entered the body, the Buddha’s 16-feet golden body silently shattered, and a dazzling streak of innate divine light emerged from within, landing on the hilt of Qingping Sword, flying with it towards the Buddha Realm.

This streak of innate divine light was none other than the Buddha’s, no, it should be said Duobao Taoist’s innate true spirit. He had followed Jiang Chen’s request to invest it in the Buddha Realm, preparing to begin his path of Redemption.

With the shattering of the Buddha’s golden body, Duobao Taoist emerged.

From then on, there would no longer be the Buddha in the world, only the Mystic Sect’s Duobao Taoist Master.

"Alas～～"

Seeing this, the Western Two Saints both sighed, feeling despondent, realizing the future of the Buddhist Dao had grown even more bleak.

The Buddha played a pivotal role in the current state of the Buddhist Dao. Were it not for encountering Jiang Chen, who had disrupted the easy path, the Buddhist Dao could have flourished under him.

Such a powerful figure left the Buddhist Dao, and the despondence felt by the Western Two Saints is unsurprising. With the Buddha gone, what future awaits the Buddhist Dao?

To rely on Jiang Chen?

Clearly, he cannot be relied upon.

Jiang Chen’s heart was only for the Human Race.

Falling under his control, the Buddhist Dao could indeed flourish, but a prerequisite exists: the Buddhist Dao must become a branch of the Divine Dao or the Human Race to flourish.

If it cannot do so, then the Buddhist Dao may immediately degenerate into Demonic Way. The prior incident on the Spiritual Mountain already proved this.

The so-called difference between Buddha and Demon is but a thought; those aligned with him are Buddha, those contrary are Demon.

Different from the Western Two Saints’ despondency, Jiang Chen was now thrilled. Although the process was tortuous, the outcome was undeniably good, and the Buddha Realm would ultimately return to his control.

"Two Saints, although my elder brother has left the Buddhist Dao, I am still here. You’ve seen my capabilities; the Buddhist Dao and even the entire West will flourish under my hands."

"You just wait and see."

Jiang Chen said passionately to the Western Two Saints, his voice full of confidence, almost as if there were no one else around.

Yet the Western Two Saints saw nothing wrong; Jiang Chen indeed had the capital to be ruthless.

In the vast Chaos World, Jiang Chen can now be considered the foremost figure, more prominent than even the days of Di Jun Taiyi.

It could be said that in the current Chaos World, aside from the Taoist Ancestors, Jiang Chen holds the most power, Saints themselves taking a backseat before him.

Being so accomplished, what harm is there in being a little arrogant? Jiang Chen’s level of restraint seems modest.

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