105: Chapter 105: Killing Someone by Borrowing a Knife 105: Chapter 105: Killing Someone by Borrowing a Knife They fell into disadvantage both in terms of righteousness and every other aspect.

When Li Ling learned of this, he frowned,

Sun Wukong’s move had indeed been executed beautifully, catching him somewhat off guard.

What should he do?

He pondered for a while, then directly summoned the Great Emperor Gou Chen.

“What do you need from me?”

Gou Chen asked with a playful tone.

He was well aware of the situation in the Lower Realm.

Tathagata had provoked Sun Wukong, who was now vigorously developing the Great Sage Sect with the help of a host of experts.

Although Tathagata’s followers included many mighty warriors, they dared not venture into the Eastern Continent, for fear of upsetting the numerous immortals of the Daoist Sect.

The Daoist immortals considered the Eastern Continent their private preserve, and it was also the stronghold of the Daoist Sect.

If the Buddhist Realm dared to extend their reach there, they would definitely not sit idly by.

Li Ling spoke in a deep voice, “I want to establish a Spiritual Sect, and I need your official decree along with some strong supporters.

You know that the experts from the Buddhist Realm cannot enter the Eastern Continent.”

“No problem,”

Great Emperor Gou Chen agreed readily.

Li Ling gave Gou Chen a glance, his gaze somewhat peculiar,

Clearly, Li Ling had not expected Gou Chen to agree so readily, which left him feeling slightly uneasy.

Great Emperor Gou Chen smiled faintly and said, “Right now, we are grasshoppers on the same string, sharing both disgrace and honor.

I need your help to seize the position of Great Heavenly Venerate, so I will spare no effort to assist you.

I’m not foolish enough to have other small schemes while we cooperate.

The conflict between you and me can wait until after I have become the Great Heavenly Venerate.”

If Gou Chen became the Great Heavenly Venerate, there would certainly be a battle between them.

Because Tathagata’s ambition did not stop there.

Li Ling revealed a hint of a smile.

Cooperation with a smart person is truly effortless, there’s no need to tire oneself explaining, as they already understand your intentions.

If you work with a fool, you need endless explanations, or schemes, to achieve your goals, and that’s truly exhausting.

“I will have the Macaque King come forward to liaise with you.

Once we establish a moral high ground, the Macaque King can then concentrate forces against Sun Wukong,”

said Li Ling.

The Wind-Listening Great Sage, the Macaque King, was of course known to Great Emperor Gou Chen.

He looked at Li Ling and inwardly sighed, no wonder the Jade Emperor was willing to ally with Tathagata.

This sly old fox, who knew how many tricks he still had up his sleeve?

Unless Tathagata himself revealed it, who would believe that the Wind-Listening Great Sage, one of the Seven Great Sages, was actually his disciple?

And the Six-Eared Macaque was likely also from the Wind-Listening Great Sage’s clan.

He had long harbored the thought of replacing Sun Wukong.

Old sly fox, as the name suggests.

“Actually, there’s another way to deal with Sun Wukong.

You should know that Ksitigarbha is actually the one presiding over the Great Sage Sect.

There’s a point we can use to our advantage, by spreading this news.

Without making a move yourself, the immortals of the Eastern Continent would want to settle scores with them,”

Gou Chen said with a gentle smile.

Li Ling’s eyes brightened slightly.

He had indeed overlooked this point, that the Daoist immortals were very hostile towards Buddhism’s intrusion into the Eastern Continent.

If Ksitigarbha’s identity were exposed, it would indeed serve as a means to kill with a borrowed sword.

Seeing that Li Ling understood, Gou Chen smiled and said, “You don’t need me to do this part, right?

You have quite a number of Daoist immortals under you.

Just have them spread the word.”

Li Ling did not confirm, but he did not deny it either.

Gou Chen Great Emperor left.

Soon, the Spiritual Sect was established, with over a thousand monsters collectively venerating the Sect Hierarch of the Spiritual Sect.

Gou Chen Great Emperor directly decreed the Spiritual Sect as an orthodox sect, allowing them to collect the Power of Incense and Fire.

Instantly, thousands of monsters united, and the number of Incense Visitors was at least a hundred times that of the Great Sage Sect.

Thousands of monsters served as protectors, among them the Great Protector was the Macaque King.

He said to outsiders, “The Great Saint of the Great Sage Sect is actually his brother, and their Sect Hierarch is truly supreme, far stronger than the Great Saint.”

The Incense Visitors grew even more excited, for the Macaque King and the Great Sage Equalling Heaven were both Divine Monkeys.

They immediately believed the Macaque King’s words.

The main reason was that the Spiritual Sect was widely distributed, occupying thousands of territories.

Combined, these regions almost amounted to one-third of the Eastern Continent.

If not for Gou Chen Great Emperor’s decree, the immortals of the Daoist Sect would probably be unable to sit still.

The suddenly emerged Spiritual Sect had snatched away much of their Power of Incense and Fire.

As for the Great Sage Sect, it was understandable.

Great Sage Equalling Heaven, a top-tier War God of the Three Realms, a renowned figure.

There was no one who did not know him.

Simultaneously, another rumor spread.

“Fellow immortals, do you know that the actual supporter behind the Great Sage Sect is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

You should know of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, one of the great Bodhisattvas of the Buddhist Realm.

Sun Wukong is actually aiding Buddhism, seeking to make the Eastern Continent a land for the propagation of Buddhism.”

“Barefoot Immortal, are you speaking the truth?”

An immortal asked, his face full of surprise and disbelief.

The Barefoot Immortal immediately replied with dissatisfaction, “How could what I say be false?

It is precisely because I discovered this matter that the Eight Immortals joined hands to hunt me down.

Nonetheless, their capabilities were insufficient, and in the end, I managed to escape.”

An immortal, still full of doubt, said, “Barefoot Immortal, wasn’t it only He Xiangu who chased after you?

If the Eight Immortals had really joined forces, could you have escaped?

Do you think the Eight Immortals are vegetarians?”

The Barefoot Immortal’s face darkened, and he sneered, “Merely He Xiangu, how could she be a match for me?

I fear none when facing any of the Eight Immortals; you all underestimate me too much.”

Although the crowd still harbored doubts, after hearing the Barefoot Immortal speak so resolutely, they felt it was impolite to question him further.

However, the news about Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s involvement with the Great Sage Sect soon spread among the Daoist immortals.

Some Daoist immortals could not sit still.

They usually lived a quiet and inactive life, even remaining undisturbed when the Jade Emperor passed away.

But now that someone had infiltrated their home, how could they tolerate it?

Many Daoist immortals met with a few close friends and decided to seek an explanation from the Great Sage Sect.

As they were on their way, they ran into one another and, after exchanging greetings, realized they shared the same destination.

These Daoist immortals immediately decided to travel together.

The group included Earth Immortals, Immortal Gods, and Celestial Immortals, but no Heavenly Venerates.

Such beings would not make an appearance lightly.

Hundreds of Daoist immortals, in a grand procession, rode on Auspicious Clouds towards Huaguo Mountain.

They were going to the Great Sage Temple dedicated to Sun Wukong to demand an explanation from him.

In Huaguo Mountain, a Heavenly General hurriedly approached.

He spoke to Sun Wukong, who was in the midst of comprehending the Dao, “Great Saint, disaster strikes.

Hundreds of Daoist immortals are headed towards Huaguo Mountain.”

Sun Wukong opened his eyes, his aura subdued, so much so that even Ksitigarbha could not fathom his depth.

Seeing the Heavenly General so flustered, Sun Wukong simply smiled and said, “Just hundreds of Daoist immortals, what’s there to be panicked about?

It’s nothing.”

The Heavenly General, seeing Sun Wukong’s composure, finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed a little.