Chapter 218: The Fomen Makes Concessions, Taibai Jinxing Makes a Contribution

On the Heavenly Court side, Wen Zhong began to investigate, while Wuqu Xingjun seemed to assist in the investigation but was actually making trouble in the dark.

And Taibai Jinxing, since receiving the Jade Emperor's secret decree, did not dare to delay for a moment, took his whisk, stepped on auspicious clouds, and flew straight toward Xiuniu Hezhou.

When he passed through Xiuniu Hezhou, his spiritual sense swept over the land below.

I saw temples everywhere in the Buddhist sect's territory, the sound of chanting was endless, and the golden faith power was so much that it almost became substantial, converging into rivers of luck that flowed toward Lingshan.

In contrast, there were few Daoist temples and City God temples on the Heavenly Court side, and the incense was sparse.

"What a Xiuniu Hezhou; the Buddhist sect's ability to manage faith is truly eye-opening."

Taibai Jinxing thought in his heart that the Buddhist sect's erosion of the Heavenly Court's rule was even more serious than he had imagined.

Today, no matter what, he had to win a breath for the Heavenly Court in the Buddhist sect's territory.

Lingshan, Great Thunder Sound Temple.

Buddha light shone on the entire mountain, and the golden lotuses in the Eight Treasures Merit Pond were blooming vigorously.

Taibai Jinxing put away his usual smiling appearance, kept a straight face, and walked into the Great Hero Lingxiao Lingxiao Bao Dian under the guidance of a novice monk.

In the hall, Rulai Buddha sat high on the nine-grade lotus platform; he had already guessed that the person coming from the Heavenly Court this time was probably here to hold them accountable, so there were only a few disciples standing by in the hall waiting for orders.

"Jinxing came over this time, I don't know what decree the Great Heavenly Sovereign has?" Seeing Taibai Jinxing, Rulai Buddha spoke first, wanting to suppress Taibai Jinxing's momentum first and lightly bring over the failure of the Flower Fruit Mountain encirclement and suppression, "I have heard about the Flower Fruit Mountain demon monkey; there may be some misunderstandings in this, and the Heavenly Court and my Lingshan must work together."

This sounded like it was blaming the Heavenly Court for not cooperating well.

Taibai Jinxing listened and gave a light, cold laugh.

He didn't refute, but took a jade slip from his sleeve and flicked his finger.

The jade slip turned into a light curtain in mid-air, densely packed with rumors of the Three Realms collected by Thousand-Mile Eye and Favorable-Wind Ear.

"Buddha, please look; this is the 'public opinion' of the Four Great Continents now."

Taibai Jinxing's voice suddenly rose: "The Buddhist sect handled things poorly, causing the Heavenly Court to lose all face. All living beings in the Three Realms say that my Heavenly Court doesn't know people and uses an imposter to be an official; monitoring the Three Realms has become a joke! His Majesty is very angry about this!"

"Now, that demon monkey is going to ascend to the Heavenly Court to demand an explanation. If the Buddhist sect doesn't give an explanation that can appease His Majesty, then at that time, in order to prove our innocence, I fear the Heavenly Court will have to say all those 'misunderstandings'!"

These words were spoken, making even the Buddha eyes of Rulai Buddha, who could observe the past and future, shrink slightly.

The Buddhist disciples in the hall were also taken aback; they didn't expect that the Heavenly Court, which was usually not very tough, would have such a firm attitude this time.

Seeing that they were all shocked, Taibai Jinxing stepped forward again, his momentum even stronger.

He looked directly at Rulai and said unceremoniously: "Ancient Buddha Ran Deng, Buddha Mile, plus you, the World Honored One, three Semi-Sages acted personally, and yet you didn't even take down a demon monkey and a group of demon kings in the lower realm, instead alarming everyone and making the Heavenly Court's situation very passive."

"This loss must be paid by Lingshan, otherwise, for future actions, I fear the Heavenly Court will be willing but unable."

Rulai Buddha was silent; this matter was indeed the Buddhist sect's fault.

For the sake of the Westward Journey plan and the agreement with the Heavenly Court, this price had to be paid.

"Okay." Rulai Buddha opened his mouth slowly, "Three mortal kingdoms can be carved out in Xiuniu Hezhou, and the faith and incense there will all belong to the Heavenly Court."

This was already a big concession.

However, Taibai Jinxing didn't give an inch: "Three mortal kingdoms? Not enough!"

He pushed further and said: "His Majesty's meaning is that the Heavenly Court wants to increase three thousand titles of City Gods, Earth Gods, Mountain Gods, and River Gods in the entire Xiuniu Hezhou! And, it must allow the gods of the Heavenly Court to spread faith in Xiuniu Hezhou without being obstructed!"

"Presumptuous!"

"Too bullying!"

Hearing Taibai Jinxing's lion's mouth wide open, before Rulai could speak, his disciples were already furious.

This was not asking for compensation at all; this was clearly wanting to insert the Heavenly Court's forces everywhere in the Buddhist sect's territory!

Taibai Jinxing ignored them and just looked quietly at Rulai Buddha on the lotus platform.

In the hall, Rulai had no expression and did not express his position in the first time, as if he was discussing with someone from a distance.

"Can."

After a long time, Rulai nodded slightly and agreed to Taibai Jinxing's request.

Hearing Rulai agree, Taibai Jinxing immediately wrote down the contract; this matter must have evidence, otherwise what if the Buddhist sect turned back on their word later?

After Rulai left his mark on the contract, Taibai Jinxing put away the contract, feeling relieved in his heart; he had finally completed the Jade Emperor's task.

With the task completed, Taibai Jinxing bowed to Rulai and left, returning to the Heavenly Court.

Carrying a huge contribution, Taibai Jinxing returned to the South Heaven Gate triumphantly.

He had even thought about what to say when he saw the Jade Emperor, and was preparing to go to the Lingxiao Palace to report the good news, but saw a figure waiting on the road he had to pass; it was Wuqu Xingjun.

"Why is Wuqu Xingjun here?" Taibai Jinxing was in a good mood and asked with a smile.

Wuqu Xingjun raised his head, his face ugly, and he leaned forward, lowering his voice: "Jinxing, in the half day you left the Heavenly Court... something big happened."

"Doumu Yuanjun came to the Lingxiao Palace in person. She forcibly snatched the leadership of the investigation into the true and false Great Sage from my hands and handed it to Wen Zhong of the Thunder Department!"

Hearing this, Taibai Jinxing's brain buzzed, and his whole body froze.

At this moment, he felt that the contract he had just signed in his hand was no longer fragrant.

He had only one thought in his mind—"Something big is going to happen to the Heavenly Court!"

Who is Wen Zhong?

The first disciple of the third generation of the Jie Sect, the personal disciple of Doumu Yuanjun, is famous for being upright and unyielding, not allowing a grain of sand in his eyes.

Letting him investigate, that's still okay?

Once Wen Zhong finds out the truth, the contract of the Buddhist sect ceding land and paying compensation in his hand will immediately become a waste paper.

The Buddhist sect's concessions will become meaningless, and the Heavenly Court will fall into a very awkward situation!

Cold sweat instantly broke out from Taibai Jinxing's forehead.

"Where is His Majesty?" Taibai Jinxing asked.

"His Majesty is angry behind the palace." Wuqu Xingjun sighed and bowed to Taibai Jinxing: "This matter probably still needs to trouble Jinxing to think of a way."

Taibai Jinxing could no longer care about anything else and hurried to the back hall of the Lingxiao Palace.

He had already anticipated the seriousness of this matter; this was not just about investigating the true and false Great Sage.

It had become a struggle for power within the Heavenly Court between the Jade Emperor and the former Jie Sect members. ===== CHAPTER 219 =====