The Jade Emperor wasn't completely foolish; matters of karma inherently involve reciprocal consequences.
Bodhi, the Forefather, had told Buddha that as long as no more trouble was stirred up, the Journey to the West could proceed smoothly.
However, Bodhisattva Wei Tuo actually disobeyed the sage's command and attempted to hunt down Chu Hao during Fairy Nishang's tribulation, leading to chaos in the Journey to the West and even causing Tang Xuanzang to be tainted by demonic energy.
However, the Jade Emperor frowned slightly.
"But Bodhisattva Wei Tuo is already dead. Aside from the fact that the dead tell no tales, even if we determine that Bodhisattva Wei Tuo was at fault, he is already dead. If Tathagata acts shamelessly, you won't be able to pursue the matter."
Chu Hao shook his head.
"Bodhisattva Wei Tuo and I have no grievances. The reason he attacked me was because he was ordered to do so."
The Jade Emperor frowned. "Who? Tathagata? He wouldn't dare, would he?"
"It should be the Future Buddha, Maitreya," Chu Hao said directly.
The Jade Emperor's eyebrows rose high, then furrowed tightly. After a long while, he said:
"In that case, it's very likely to be him. The Future Buddha is still fifty-six billion seven hundred million years away from succeeding the throne, almost an entire kalpa."
"If the Future Buddha is determined to suppress Tathagata's prestige and accelerate his own ascension, killing you would be the best choice."
"Although the Future Buddha always wears a smiling face and doesn't reveal his thoughts, his scheming is not as profound as Tathagata's, nor is he as capable of forbearance. If it were him, it's really possible…"
Hearing the Jade Emperor's evaluation, Chu Hao was secretly shocked. Chu Hao had thought about it for a long time before he understood that it was the Future Buddha.
It seemed that the Jade Emperor's understanding of the Western Heavens was profound. After all, he hadn't been the Jade Emperor for nothing all these years.
However, the Jade Emperor was very conflicted.
"Without evidence, what can we do?"
Chu Hao smiled slightly. "Your Majesty, do you see me as someone who needs evidence?"
The Jade Emperor was stunned for a moment. There was no room for rebuttal in that statement!
Yes, the Hell God is skilled at extorting people, and no one can reason with the Hell God!
If he didn't believe Chu Hao, who should he believe?
For a moment, the Jade Emperor himself felt as if he had entered a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding that required reasoning.
Speaking of reasoning, it wasn't a day or two since Chu Hao stopped reasoning.
Even if the Western Sect was shameless, could they be more shameless than the Hell God?
For a moment, the Jade Emperor was a little tempted, but he was still concerned about Chu Hao's safety.
However, Chu Hao saw through it and said directly:
"Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about my safety. As you can see, the Western Heavens are already in a state of great distress."
"This time, the Future Buddha took action without authorization, recklessly tampering with karma, causing Tang Seng to be invaded by demonic energy. If they attack me again, the disadvantages will outweigh the advantages."
"The Journey to the West is extremely important to them; they won't take the risk."
Chu Hao was confident.
In fact, even if the Western Heavens were to attack Chu Hao with all their might, although Chu Hao would definitely not be able to win, he would still have a chance to escape.
That was enough.
For the Zhuxian Sword Formation Diagram!
After thinking it over, the Jade Emperor was no longer indecisive and said solemnly:
"Chu Hao, are you really willing to venture into the dragon's den alone?"
Chu Hao raised his thumb. "For the Heavenly Court!"
Jade Emperor: "…"
However, since he had received such a positive and confident response from Chu Hao, the Jade Emperor could only nod.
"Alright, Chu Hao, you have helped me greatly. I will not let you take risks. Rest assured, the Western Heavens will never dare to touch you!"
"I will be here, waiting for your return."
The Jade Emperor said resolutely. If the Western Heavens really dared to touch Chu Hao, the first to bear the Jade Emperor's wrath would be them.
The Jade Emperor was also extremely moved, for the dignity of the Heavenly Court, Chu Hao was really staking his life!
How could such a good subject be allowed to suffer?
The Jade Emperor was already secretly thinking about when to quickly promote Chu Hao to the position of Gouchen Emperor. As for Gouchen's condition, the Quasi-Saint realm, to hell with it!
Is he more important than my Hell God?!
Chu Hao was thinking about the Zhuxian Sword Formation, and didn't know the Jade Emperor's self-admiration.
"That's it, Your Majesty, I'm leaving!"
Chu Hao strode away.
The Jade Emperor sat on the dragon chariot, looking at Chu Hao's departing back. Suddenly, he felt that the back was full of dazzling light, so blinding that it brought tears to his eyes.
The Jade Emperor took a deep breath and said to himself:
"How can I not share your burden? How could I let you take such a risk?"
"Venus, prepare the carriage, to Jiangzhou in the mortal realm!"
…
Western Heavens.
Great Thunderclap Temple.
Tathagata Buddha sat cross-legged on the stone platform, looking haggard, rubbing his brow.
Over this period, Tathagata Buddha had been feeling terrible.
Especially now that Jin Chanzi's true spirit was infected with demonic energy, this matter was like a thorn in Tathagata Buddha's heart.
Tathagata Buddha himself didn't know why such a big mistake had occurred.
He had repeatedly ordered everyone not to act rashly. Couldn't everyone just wait for the Journey to the West to finish?!
Couldn't they?!
Tathagata Buddha felt like he was about to vomit blood, and was regretting it to death.
Not only had he provoked the variable and caused trouble, but now even the internal affairs of the Western Heavens were in disarray.
Internal and external troubles!
Why was this Journey to the West tribulation so difficult to manage!
This was the worst group of Buddhas I've ever led.
My heart is so tired, boo hoo hoo…
The key was that Tathagata Buddha still couldn't figure out who had provoked Chu Hao.
Tathagata vowed that if he found the troublemaking young man, he would definitely drag him to the South Sea to feed the fish!
Tathagata then thought that because he had stepped into the Heavenly Court's territory when subduing demons in the lower realm, if the Heavenly Court questioned him, wouldn't the trouble be even greater?
A figure of a white-clothed immortal gentleman flashed through Tathagata's mind in an instant, startling him!
Buddha Cao, I'm not afraid of anything else, but if this guy comes to make trouble, wouldn't it be?!
Speak of the devil!
At this moment, Bodhisattva Guanyin walked in from outside with a strange expression.
When Tathagata Buddha saw Bodhisattva Guanyin, his expression instantly darkened again.
"What is it?"
Tathagata roared in his heart, don't bring bad news, spare me!
For a moment, Tathagata Buddha fell into despair, I Cao, could it be that whatever I say comes true?
Bodhisattva Guanyin shook her head. "My Buddha, I just… never mind."
Bodhisattva Guanyin originally wanted to report the strangeness when enlightening Sun Wukong and the White Dragon, but seeing Tathagata's current appearance, the probability of Tathagata beating herself to death was greater.
Tathagata breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it wasn't that variable who came, otherwise, how would I survive?
Tathagata Buddha's mood suddenly improved, he smiled slightly, full of happiness!
"I, Buddha, am compassionate, good, good."
Good, I don't have to face that demon!
He even began to think about what to eat tonight to reward himself.
But suddenly, a Lohan rushed in anxiously from outside, shouting:
"World Honored One! The Heavenly Court's Three Realms Law Enforcement Hell God has come to question us!"
In an instant, Tathagata Buddha smashed the flower in his hand on the ground and cursed angrily:
"I, Buddha, am compassionate, can't a person live!"
