Chapter 361: Powerhouses of the Xizhou Fomen

It was only a few days before the Myriad Buddha Grand Assembly, and on this day, just after finishing dinner, a disciple from Blacksmith Valley came to the door on his own initiative.

Please trouble you, Shī xiōng, to pass along; this junior brother wishes to see Chen Mu Shī xiōng.

At the gate, he explained his purpose—he had come to see Chen Mu. The two disciples gave it no further thought and quickly went to notify Chen Mu.

Soon Chen Mu arrived at the gate, saw the disciple, and asked doubtfully.

「Junior brother is............... 」

He didn't know this person—what did he want from him? Upon hearing this, the Blacksmith Valley disciple spoke bluntly.

「Senior Brother Chen Mu, I was entrusted by the Grand Elder to deliver a message. »

「Grand Elder? 」

「Yes, the Grand Elder said, hoping Senior Brother Chen Mu will not forget the original promise; she will wait for you at San Sheng Shi. »

While speaking, the Blacksmith Valley disciple wore a strange expression; Chen Mu, who looked handsome and refined, wondered how he could be related to the Grand Elder, what promise he had made, and about San Sheng Shi.

Isn't that a place only Dao companions go to?

Could it be that Senior Brother Chen Mu and the Grand Elder have some.................

Chen Mu also sensed the disciple's strange gaze and immediately explained.

「Don't think wildly; I have nothing to do with the Grand Elder. »

「Yes, yes, junior brother knows. »

「You know what? You clearly don't believe it. »

「I believe it; Senior Brother Chen Mu truly is a model for our generation. »

「See, I told you you wouldn't believe it. »

「Heh, I've delivered the message; if there's nothing else, junior brother, I'll be on my way. »

Seeing Chen Mu somewhat flustered, the Blacksmith Valley disciple quickly bade farewell and left.

Just as he was leaving, he vaguely uttered a sentence.

「Tsk tsk, even the Grand Elder doesn't let him off; Senior Brother Chen Mu is truly a hero. »

「I damn................ »

Hearing this, Chen Mu gritted his teeth in anger, but they had already left and gave him no chance to explain further.

He turned back, not returning to his own dwelling, but sought out Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, and the others.

「Junior Brother Chen Mu, what's up? »

「Senior Brother, Wang Tieshu's side sent someone to deliver a message, saying we must not forget to bring the Peak Master to San Sheng Shi. »

Huh???

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping frowned; if not mentioned, they would have almost forgotten, for they had indeed promised Wang Tieshu before.

Indeed, they had promised Wang Tieshu at that time; after a moment's thought, Xu Jie nodded and said.

「Let's wait until after the Myriad Buddha Grand Assembly ends, then think of a way to bring the Shīzūn to San Sheng Shi. »

「Will that work? »

Chen Mu said somewhat guiltily, given the Peak Master's personality, deceiving him wouldn't be easy.

「Don't worry, if we can't, there's still Junior Brother Ye Zhangqing. »

They can't fool Hong Zun, but Ye Zhangqing can; if Ye Zhangqing says he wants to go see San Sheng Shi, Hong Zun will surely not object.

Once we arrive at San Sheng Shi and meet Wang Tieshu, it will have nothing to do with them.

After all, what Chen Mu promised Wang Tieshu back then was merely to bring Hong Zun to San Sheng Shi; whether it succeeds or not wasn't specified, so it's up to Elder Wang Tieshu's own means.

「That works. »

「Remember not to let the Shīzūn know; for now, keep it quiet. »

「I understand. »

Wang Tieshu's side was already getting impatient; on another note, the endless sea to the west of Dongzhou.

This is the most prosperous harbor of Dongzhou; whether leaving or entering Dongzhou, one must pass through the Dongyuan Harbor here.

The harbor covers a vast area, and moreover, all major sects of Dongzhou have established branches here.

Countless star shuttles travel back and forth in the sky each day.

Some are leaving Dongzhou, others are coming from other provinces.

And every star shuttle entering must pay a considerable sum of spirit stones.

The huge city bustles with people coming and going; on this day, a group of monks arrived in Dongzhou by star shuttle, all from the Fomen of Xizhou.

They had traveled a great distance to Dongzhou, also to participate in the Myriad Buddha Grand Assembly.

After paying the spirit stones, they didn't linger, and the group of monks quickly left the harbor city.

「I heard that this time Dongzhou erupted in a great war between two clans, the major immortal sects won a total victory, gaining much territory; this time we must surely secure the right to preach and spread the Dao in those lands. »

Inside the star shuttle, seven elderly monks sat in a circle, each a powerhouse of the Shèngjìng realm.

Dispatching seven Shèngjìng powerhouses at once to Dongzhou shows that the Fomen certainly has grand ambitions.

Besides the right to preach and spread the Dao in those new territories, they have other matters to contend for.

Currently, the Fomen in Dongzhou is still too weak, utterly unable to rival the major immortal sects; the Fomen has always wanted to turn this situation around.

The star shuttle headed all the way toward Putuo Temple, but was intercepted midway.

「What's wrong? »

Strange to speak, while the young monk below answered truthfully.

「Reporting to the Arhat, outside there is one who calls himself the Demon King of the Huling Tiger Clan requesting an audience. »

In Xizhou, the Fomen's structure is more complete, with Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and so on; these seven elderly monks are all Arhats in Xizhou.

Upon hearing that the Huling Tiger Demon King sought an audience, the seven exchanged glances, finding it strange, for they had no contact with the Huling.

Moreover, we have just arrived in Dongzhou; what does the Huling Demon King intend to do with them?

He felt curious, thought for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

Soon, the Zhi Hu Demon King was brought into the star cruiser; looking at the Zhi Hu Demon King, one of the old monks said.

Our Fomen and your Huling have had no contact, right?

Naturally not.

Then what brings you here?

Cooperation.

Cooperation?

Hearing this, the seven were stunned; what good would there be in our Fomen and Huling cooperating?

However, before the seven could speak, the Zhi Hu Demon King directly said.

I know that your Fomen has always wanted to advance further in Dongzhou, but unfortunately, you have continually been suppressed by the various major immortal sects.

As for our Huling, it doesn't matter whether it's your Fomen that grows big or the major immortal sects that dominate.

However, because we previously had some grudges with the Dao Yi Sect, our Huling intends to strike at the Dao Yi Sect, and your Fomen happens to have the same intention, so I believe there is a basis for cooperation between us.

Upon hearing the Zhi Hu Demon King's words, the seven old monks looked at each other.

That's not impossible, after all, both sides share the same goal: the Fomen wants to rise in Dongzhou, and the Dao Yi Sect is certainly the biggest obstacle.

Moreover, Huling has a grudge against the Dao Yi Sect, and the enemy of an enemy is a friend.

How do you want to cooperate?

Currently, the Dao Yi Sect has two peak disciples at Putuo Temple, and I want them dead.

The primary target is Hong Zun and his companions, and moreover, it is on Fomen's territory; as long as Fomen takes action, no matter how heaven-defying Hong Zun and his companions' abilities are, they will surely not escape death.

However, upon hearing this, the seven old monks from Xizhou were stunned.

What did you say? Two peak disciples?

What does the Dao Yi Sect intend to do? Send two peak disciples to Putuo Temple?

They are going to participate in the Ten Thousand Buddha Festival.

Send two peak disciples to participate in the Ten Thousand Buddha Festival?

I don't understand this either, but it's not important; what your Fomen needs to do is simply keep those two peak disciples firmly at Putuo Temple.

You want us to go to war with the Dao Yi Sect?

Of course not; since we said it's cooperation, our Huling will certainly contribute as well. When the Dao Yi Sect inquires, your Fomen can simply say it was our Huling that did it, pushing everything onto us.