CHAPTER 788: CHAPTER 716, COMMUNICATING WITH THE JADE EMPEROR

The Buddha looked over his shoulder, his mind uneasy, and hastily shouted, "Devil Master, do not deceive too much against Buddhism!"

"Duo Bao Tathagata, stealing my Black Mysterious Fruit and thinking of fleeing?! Leave it behind for me!"

Two Great Sun Golden Crows, executing the Rainbow Transformation Technique, suddenly blocked in front of Duo Bao Tathagata. Boom~ The True Sun Fire blazed fiercely, transforming into wings that covered the sky, locking heaven and sea.

"Ah~"

"Ah~"

The Buddha’s miserable screams echoed over the Northern Abyss, with demon Qi surging and Buddha Light exploding, before the Buddha Light was engulfed by the demon Qi.

All the Great Powers of the Three Realms watched the sea of the Northern Abyss, bringing out melon seeds and fruit, munching and enjoying the spectacular show of the Devil Master beating The Buddha, a sight not often seen.

Meanwhile, within Chaos, inside the Pure Land.

Saint Zhunti walked out of the void, smiled, landed on a grassland, and casually sat down cross-legged saying, "Senior Brother, I have returned."

Beside the Merit Pond, Guide Saint slowly opened his eyes and asked, "Junior Brother, how did it go?"

"I certainly wouldn’t let Senior Brother be disappointed."

Guide Saint sighed with a bit of worry and said, "Junior Brother, do we really need to go to such lengths?"

"Of course, Senior Brother, don’t you think it’s quite interesting?"

"Interesting?"

Saint Zhunti smiled and said, "Yes! Saints are immortal, their paths unbeatable. In front of saints, all beings are like ants; endless time is indeed somewhat too boring, so some surprises are delightful."

"Ah~ But you also schemed against Wa Niangniang, I’m afraid she won’t let this go afterwards, surprises might turn into fright!"

"Senior Brother, you’re talking in your sleep again. When did we ever scheme against Wa Niangniang?"

"You had me send the Heart-connecting Golden Lock to Nuwa, isn’t that scheming?"

"Senior Brother, the Heart-connecting Golden Lock was obtained from the Eastern realms during ancient times. Now that Yue Lao controls all earthly marriage bonds, returning the lock to Nuwa is proper, isn’t it? This is our friendly support for the East, how can this be scheming?

By the way, has Wa Niangniang thanked you?"

Guide Buddha nodded and said, "She did thank me, but our intention was not to strengthen Nuwa, rather to present her with a moral dilemma; surely she will be furious afterwards, right?"

Zhunti Buddha smiled and said, "Senior Brother, we had no intentions at all; ultimately, everything rests on Wa Niangniang’s own choices."

"But..."

"Senior Brother, there are no buts! You must remember we did this for Nuwa’s good; we didn’t scheme against anyone, what we brought was friendship and goodwill."

"Junior Brother, do you think Nuwa will believe that?"

Zhunti Buddha maintained a smile and said, "Whether she believes or not doesn’t matter; we believe, and she has no evidence that we schemed against her."

Guide Buddha said melancholically, "But she never talks about evidence!"

Zhunti Buddha’s smile suddenly froze, Senior Brother might be right! Sudden unease arose in his heart, nothing should go wrong, right? But since the action has been taken, there’s no use worrying too much now.

Within Chaos, there exists a vast world, the world expanding and contracting, inhaling and exhaling endless Chaotic Power; this is Wa Emperor Heaven.

Outside the vast world, specks of golden light suddenly appeared, golden Merit Coins appeared outside the world, flying and combining to form a brilliant golden portal.

"Creak~" The portal was pushed open from the inside, Bai Jin stepped out from the portal, bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple seeks an audience with the Empress!"

In the vast world of Wa Emperor Heaven, a streak of Green Light dashed out and transformed into the shape of Qingluan outside the world.

Qingluan bowed with a fist and said with a smile, "It’s nice to see you, Senior Brother. What brings you here?"

Bai Jin stood up, smiling, and said, "I have a matter I’d like to ask for an audience with Nuwa, could you please pass on the message, Junior Sister?"

Qingluan hesitated and said, "But Nuwa has already entered closed meditation! I can’t contact her either."

"Oh? Do you know what matter caused Nuwa to enter closed meditation?" Bai Jin asked curiously.

"Senior brother, you jest, how dare I inquire into Nuwa’s affairs!" she replied.

"Haha~ Since Junior Sister doesn’t know either, I’ll head back for now. Oh, I just temporarily opened a space-time gate; could you please take it down for me?"

Qingluan’s eyes brightened, and she gladly smiled, "I’d be happy to help, Senior Brother."

She whispered, "Before Nuwa entered her meditation, the Sect Hierarch from Buddhism came to visit. After the Sect Hierarch left, Nuwa began her meditation. I overheard a bit, it seemed to relate to the Marriage Dao."

"Marriage Dao!" Bai Jin inquired, puzzled.

Qingluan nodded and continued softly, "Nuwa proved the Law of Creation but was also cultivating the Marriage Dao, marrying three times in Heaven and Earth, and governing the marriage connections of the world herself. However, the Marriage Dao is still not perfected.

"After the Sect Hierarch visited Emperor Wa’s Heaven, Nuwa started her closed meditation, even summoning Lady Yue Lao back, so I guess the Sect Hierarch might have brought something significant related to the Marriage Dao, which could greatly aid Nuwa."

Bai Jin bowed with a fist and said, "Thank you very much, Junior Sister!"

"Senior Brother, don’t mention it. These are just my speculations," Qingluan replied with a mischievous smile.

"When do you think Nuwa will come out of meditation?"

"That, I do not know."

"Junior Sister, please stay; I’ll be leaving now."

"Take care, Senior Brother!"

Bai Jin turned around and entered the golden gateway; the portal banged shut, without any further disturbance.

"My money!"

Qingluan delightedly cried out, leaping up to embrace the golden gate and carrying it as she flew towards Emperor Wa’s Heaven.

Bai Jin returned to the Heavenly Court and relaxed in the hot spring inside the Bird’s Nest, drifting with the water, pondering over several thoughts – why did Yang Chan choose to forcibly connect with mortals? And why did Nuwa suddenly enter closed meditation? Was this due to a divine extinguishment or an emotional outburst?

The Jade Emperor slowly approached, effortlessly passing through the gateway to enter the Bird’s Nest.

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily, saying, "Bai Jin, you really live an enviable life!"

Bai Jin, snapping out of his thoughts, responded with a smile, "Uncle-Master, if you don’t mind, come join me."

"Well then, I’ll take advantage of my nephew."

The Jade Emperor stretched out his hands; his clothes magically flew up, landing neatly on a nearby lounge chair. He walked into the pond and settled into the water.

"Constant Sun Crystal, Ruoshui Essence, Sea Eye Purifying Water - you’ve used these treasures to build a bath; truly extravagant! Even Saints are scarcely seen with Constant Sun Crystals,"

"I only have this much, Uncle-Master, so pardon my indulgence."

"Bai Jin, you didn’t call me here just to take a bath, right?"

Bai Jin immediately became somber and said, "Your Majesty, I just visited Yue Lao Palace."

"Why did you go to Yue Lao Palace? You’re not asking Lady Yue Lao to matchmake for you, are you?"

The Jade Emperor’s curiosity was piqued, and he eagerly said, "Nephew, which Fairy has caught your eye?"