[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-437":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1758786,2324,"Chapter 437 - 302: Saint’s Golden Body, the Westward Journey Must Begin","secret-buyer-chapter-437",437,"\u003Cp>Taoist Palace remains silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knows what the Great Celestial Lord is waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moment by moment passes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps come from behind, everyone instinctively turns to look, seeing a dimly lit silhouette, moving step by step, entering the Eight Sceneries Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise, Infinite Celestial Venerate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan calls out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Celestial Venerate nods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees breathed a sigh of relief, while Kong Shentong observed the sudden arrival with curiosity,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third figure Huang Qiuxian asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth figure, have you... encountered any mishaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan nodded frankly, consulted with the Celestial Venerate and True Man, and once the True Man signaled that free communication was allowed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He briefly narrated the cause and effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among the Supreme Treasures I possess, an Old World True Spirit has awakened, nearly causing me calamity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees were startled, especially Kong Shentong, recalling the feeling of helplessness when faced with the terrifying will within the Buddha Statue, shuddering inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Ming Yue couldn’t help but ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A trace of Old World True Spirit, can you describe it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He claims that in ancient times, he walked among the heavens as a supreme being, a savior on earth, born by divine decree...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said he once controlled an old world great temple, forging a Golden Body in fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees were each alarmed, Kong Shentong couldn’t help but lick his lips: Supreme among the heavens, savior on earth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Ming Yue frowned in thought, unable to think of any corresponding figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also claimed to be the protagonist of an upcoming great event, replacing someone named Tang Xuanzang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Xuanzang?\" Miss Ming Yue was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees’ gazes turned to this mysterious eighth figure, Shi Zhengyuan’s eyes brightened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighth figure, you come from the Old World, do you know this name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Shentong raised his eyebrows again, taking on a serious expression, scrutinizing this so-called eighth figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Ming Yue nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do know him; during the Old World times, he was a disciple of the Ling Mountain Buddha, later attaining the Merit Buddha Position, his status being very special...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees began to discuss amongst themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Buddha Son curiously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth figure, how did you escape from the Old World entity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan looked towards the quietly flowing Chaotic Mist, bowing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was the World Venerate who saved me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Shentong immediately perked up his ears, the attendees also turned their attention to the Great Celestial Venerate; previously, heavenly sound engulfed the entire mother planet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now everyone knows, the World Venerate comes from High Heaven above, forging High Heaven City and the Other Shore World amidst earthly life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Celestial Venerate remained silent, it was the True Man who spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Celestial Venerate has said that only Laozi can transform into Tathagata, the World Venerate is Laozi, Laozi being a transformation of the Great Celestial Venerate walking on earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees understood, yet Kong Shentong couldn’t help but appear puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao in the corner swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan noticed an extra member, curiously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which, this person is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees’ expression became somewhat strange, eventually, it was the ninth member Yuan Tiandao who explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The newcomer, although in reality they hold high status and power, being the Great Pope of the Ancient Saint Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, turns out to be... huh?\" Shi Zhengyuan’s eyes widened suddenly, who?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Saint Sect? Pope??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Shentong also regained awareness, casting a wary glance at the mist-concealing Great Celestial Venerate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smilingly cupped hands towards Shi Zhengyuan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once entered High Heaven, all are fellows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan remained stunned, and he can’t be blamed, the elders and venerates in the various sects are already remarkable figures to them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention a Pope??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person at the Pope level represents [Great Divine Power User]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An individual standing at the pinnacle of the entire Federation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhengyuan quickly regained composure, cautiously making a hand salute towards the newcomer, Kong Shentong nodded with a soft smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within the Chaotic Mist, Zhang Fusheng slightly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense that since Kong Shentong entered High Heaven above, the number of times he sized him up exceeded ten,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was more of wary than reverent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy has a wild, ambitious heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng became instantly alert, this old control, after all, is a genuine [Great Divine Power User],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Old World, he would be equivalent to a True Monarch, Bodhisattva level existence, holding the entire Ancient Saint Sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person doesn’t merely aspire sky-high; not to mention terms like invincible heart, but likely close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy, even in High Heaven above, won’t truly bow before the [Great Celestial Lord] like the previous attendees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he directly revealed his identity as the Ancient Saint Sect’s Pope, likely already planning to root his own ’force’ above High Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone can encounter great danger, members in High Heaven need only seek help from Kong Shentong, easily falling under his ’control’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of impulse flashed in Zhang Fusheng’s mind to kick this guy out of High Heaven above, but he quickly halted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is quite useful after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as usefulness persists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can accept ’disloyalty’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the thick Chaotic Mist, Zhang Fusheng took a deep glance at the calm Kong Shentong, a reminder echoing in his heart once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this withering era to reach such heights is akin to achieving Celestial Venerate, Buddha, even attaining Daluo Fruit Position in the Old World,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such individuals must not be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First squeeze some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendees began exchanging the information they’ve gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuanyu softly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much has changed on my side; I use Marvelous Medicine, Celestial Medicine for daily baths, approximately next month, a Divine Spirit will meditate within my heart for forty-nine days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",974,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ed67f87c925635a9b7a34d36a47ec58d4851a473aed65335fc5d5f46c34fc70","secret-buyer-chapter-438","secret-buyer-chapter-436",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]