Bai Jin flicked his hand, and the Jinlan Kasaya floated up from the ground, obediently suspending itself in front of Bai Jin, as if it were a mere piece of tattered rag, not daring to make the slightest move.

Bai Jin said with a smile, "Coming to my Bird's Nest is your fate.

Fair trade doesn't involve karma, even the Buddha cannot take you away from me, would you still resist?"

The Jinlan Kasaya danced around Bai Jin, like a graceful butterfly, trying its best to flatter him.

Bai Jin extended a hand to draw runes in the air, each rune flying towards the Jinlan Kasaya, landing on its surface, and suddenly expanding to form numerous Array Formation Restrictions, each carrying the aura of the monetary path.

Bai Jin set up eighty-one prohibitions in total, and now the Golden Kasaya truly belonged to Bai Jin.

"Xiao Jin, put the Jinlan Kasaya up for rent in the Magic Treasure leasing zone, one thousand Merit Coins for one use, three thousand for the whole day, twenty thousand for a month."

"Okay, Master!" A crisp, sweet voice responded.

Inside the Great Leiyin Temple, The Buddha was expounding the great dharma, with many Buddha Bodhisattva Arhats listening intently below.

The Buddha's voice suddenly stopped, his head snapped to the east with a hint of anger in his eyes—the Jinlan Kasaya had changed ownership.

The Buddha Bodhisattva Arhats seated below all felt The Buddha's anger.

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy curiously asked, "Buddha, has something happened in the east?"

The Buddha's booming voice rose, "In the Eastern Land, a Great Awakened has enlightened to a sliver of Buddhist truth, setting forth a vast noble vow to undertake the Westward Journey, to bring benefit to the Eastern Land.

I am greatly comforted by this and had bestowed upon him one Jinlan Kasaya, to protect him from the harm of insects and snakes. I gave him one Nine Ringed Staff to guide his way forward.

Now that very Jinlan Kasaya has been snatched by someone else."

All the Buddha Bodhisattva Arhats below were shocked. What? A Buddha Treasure bestowed by the Buddha himself dared to be taken by someone? Who'd have such audacious courage?

Some Buddha Bodhisattva Arhats who knew the inside story had strange expressions on their faces. Who had such boldness to steal a treasure of the Calamity? Don't they know that Buddhism is to thrive in this Calamity?

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy was furious. Who was so brazen?! To steal a treasure from Tang Sanzang is to affront The Buddha, to disrespect The Buddha is to disrespect me, and to disrespect me is to seek death!

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy leaped up in a great fury and shouted, "Buddha, who has taken the Jinlan Kasaya? I shall subdue him immediately and uphold the majesty of our Buddha Sect."

The Buddha's resonant voice filled the space once more, "Heavenly Secret is obscured; at this moment, even I am unaware. Let this assembly witness as I probe the Three Realms."

All the Buddha Bodhisattva Arhats held their silence.

With a wave of The Buddha's hand, a vast projection of the world appeared inside the Great Leiyin Temple, all the Buddhas lifted their heads to gaze at the projection; it was definitely the Primordial World; The Buddha truly possessed great might, scrutinizing the Primordial Three Realms with a single glance.

"Jinlan Kasaya, appear!" boomed the commanding voice within the Great Leiyin Temple.

The projection of the Primordial World began to shimmer with specks of gold in the east, the area where the golden light was located suddenly enlarged, the rest of the projection all became illusory, clouds sped by, and layers of mountains competed in splendor. Within the projection, a magnificent series of palaces appeared with the golden specks twinkling among them.

The palaces continued to enlarge, showing off one beautiful structure after another. The expressions of many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas changed. This was the Heavenly Court.

An elliptical-shaped building came into sight for all the Buddhas; even The Buddha's expression changed—Bai Jin!

Bang—the golden point exploded and vanished, and the scene abruptly froze. A peculiar palace stood at the center of the projection, with the words 'Bird's Nest' glowing brightly on its plaque.

All Buddha Bodhisattvas instinctively looked at The Buddha. It was Emperor Gouchen from the Heavenly Court who had snatched the kasaya. What to do now?

Guanyin Bodhisattva said somewhat angrily, "The Buddha, Emperor Gouchen has snatched the Buddha Treasure. Is this a declaration of war against our Buddhism?"

Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy flicked his sleeves in anger and exclaimed, "The Buddha, Emperor Gouchen has repeatedly caused problems. This Westward Journey to obtain the scriptures might as well not proceed!"

The seated assembly of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas murmured amongst themselves in low voices.

Ma Yuan Venerate King Buddha suddenly spoke: "The Buddha, this may not necessarily be a bad opportunity. Forcibly seizing the Buddha Treasure and disrupting the Westward Journey, this time it's Bai Jin who actively forged this karma. Even if this escalates to the Saint Sect Leader, Bai Jin would be in the wrong.

Why not take this chance to dispatch troops to the Heavenly Court to pressure Bai Jin? Even if we can't suppress him, we can exclude him from the planning of the Westward Journey, preventing him from intervening again."

The Buddha's expression shifted; indeed, although he was annoyed by the theft of the Jinlan Kasaya, this was a rare opportunity. The bigger the commotion, the better. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, Junior Brother Bai Jin, one should not covet minor advantages. My treasures are not so easily taken, in the Calamity, such karma cannot be obstructed by anyone.

The Buddha's mighty voice rose: "Aynava~"

A bald middle-aged monk walked in from the outside, bowed respectfully, and said, "Disciple pays respects to the Master!"

"Pass the decree to Randeng Ancient Buddha, Ju Liusun Ancient Buddha, ordering them to gather a million Buddha, Arhat Bodhisattva, and Vajra to suppress Emperor Gouchen in the Eastern Heavenly Court.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Universal Virtue Bodhisattva will assist."

Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Universal Virtue Bodhisattva all bowed their heads together and responded in unison, "Yes!"

Aynava exclaimed, astonished, "World Venerable, are we truly going to war with the Heavenly Court?"

"Emperor Gouchen forcefully took our Buddha Treasure; we must go to understand the karma. Go quickly and pass the order."

Aynava hesitated, wanting to say more but ultimately, resignedly answered, "I obey the Dharma Decree!"

Aynava turned and walked outside, feeling a heavy heart. Once Buddhism goes to war with the Heavenly Court, it will surely be catastrophic for all living beings, a disaster for the Three Realms.

"Hold on, Buddha!" A voice suddenly echoed in the great hall.

All the Buddhas looked towards the source of the sound, seeing a bald Buddha rising from a corner.

The Buddha asked, "Golden Light Buddha, do you have advice to offer?"

Golden Light Buddha brought his palms together, bowed, and said, "Two Calamities ago, I knew Bai Jin. He is devious and cunning, not to be underestimated. I don't believe that Bai Jin would covet the Buddha Treasure to do such a disadvantageous act."

Ding Guangxian suddenly turned his head to look over, his eyes flickering for a moment. Golden Light Immortal, back when he was with the Jie Sect, had been under Gui Ling Saint Mother's command and caused no small amount of trouble for the immortals under Many Treasures' command. After being captured in the Divine Enthronement battle and the subsequent power struggle for the Buddha's position erupted within Buddhism, he would have been made a mount if not to bolster The Buddha's strength. And now he dared to speak.

"You, Golden Light, what do you mean by this? Are you contemplating a return to Bai Jin's side?" Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy could not help but interrogate.

Golden Light Buddha spoke calmly, "I am only reminding you not to overlook the fearsomeness of Bai Jin. After all, he was the first disciple of the Jie Sect's Outer Disciples. His methods were superb.

The Outer Disciples who fell to him numbered not ten thousand, then at least eight thousand. Do you think such a formidable person would commit such an act of actively creating karma?"

Golden Light Immortal was left speechless.

The Buddha also felt a surge of vigilance. Right, Bai Jin was not such a reckless god. He slowly closed his eyes to contact Tang Sanzang's protector, Jialan.

The rest of the Buddhas also quieted down, watching The Buddha.

After a moment, The Buddha opened his eyes, his expression stiff, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief. It was actually Tang Sanzang who sold the Jinlan Kasaya?!

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