Chapter 1271: Chapter 1269: Entertainment City Relocation
Jiang Liu’s current power has already reached the quasi-saint level.
His own level has reached 88, not far from quasi-saint, and with boosts from the Green Lotus Treasured Flag and the Witch-Slaying Sword, even among quasi-saints, his combat prowess is outstanding.
Because of this, after just slaying the Corpse Tiger Beast, Jiang Liu felt secretly disappointed, thinking there were too few strong opponents at the quasi-saint level.
If there were enough, killing just one could give him two or three billion experience points, upgrading himself would be as fast as flying on a plane.
Originally, using his ability to help Maitreya Buddha break through to the quasi-saint level made Jiang Liu feel somewhat displeased.
But now, thinking he could slay Maitreya Buddha once more and gain high experience points and monetary rewards made Jiang Liu’s previously heavy mood vanish into thin air.
With Yuanling acting as an internal informant on his side, plus Maitreya Buddha’s level now just breaking into quasi-saint at 91, standing as one of the weakest quasi-saints alongside the Empress, killing him would naturally be quite easy.
“What is Maitreya Buddha saying?”
With a much improved mood, Jiang Liu also spoke up, saying, “Being able to assist in your breakthrough, Maitreya Buddha, is a great honor for this humble monk!”
“Hahaha, the Sandalwood Merit Buddha is indeed full of compassion that moves heaven and earth!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Maitreya Buddha laughed out loud.
For a moment, their conversation created a very harmonious atmosphere.
Of course, there wasn’t much else Jiang Liu and Maitreya Buddha could talk about, so it was just an appearance of harmony.
After a few exchanges, Jiang Liu bid farewell to Maitreya Buddha, then left the Eastern Temple and flew directly towards the Journey to the West team.
The events at the Eastern Temple would likely soon spread throughout the Buddhist Sect, and even more so, Maitreya Buddha’s return to quasi-saint rank would certainly spread across the three realms and six paths.
Therefore, there was no need to specially report this matter to the Great Thunder Monastery.
“Master? What happened? Did the Eastern Temple really suffer an attack from demons?”
As Jiang Liu returned, Sun Wukong and the others gathered around, with puzzled expressions on their faces.
It was clear that Sun Wukong had recounted in detail everything that happened at the Great Thunder Monastery to Zhu Bajie and the others!
“Well, what can I say? This time it’s like Tathagata, Maitreya, and Zhunti conspired together against me, allowing Maitreya Buddha to successfully return to the quasi-saint level of cultivation!” Jiang Liu said without concealing from Sun Wukong and the others, recounting in full what happened at the Eastern Temple.
“Ah? Maitreya Buddha has already returned to the quasi-saint cultivation level? That’s not good news!” Hearing about what happened at the Eastern Temple, the faces of Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the others didn’t look too good.
Though it’s just a difference of one level, the gap between Great Luo Peak and quasi-saint is like a chasm.
If one can cross it, it is a complete transformation.
The Buddhist Sect having another quasi-saint level strongman is certainly not good news for the Journey to the West team.
“Don’t worry! Although Maitreya Buddha has returned to the quasi-saint level, as long as there’s a suitable opportunity, slaying him once more should not be a problem!” Seeing Zhu Bajie and the others’ displeased expressions, Jiang Liu seemed unconcerned, smiling slightly as he replied.
As Jiang Liu expected, after Maitreya Buddha’s cultivation level returned to the quasi-saint stage, the news quickly spread throughout the Great Thunder Monastery.
And Tathagata had said in the Great Thunder Monastery that as long as the Sandalwood Merit Buddha fulfilled the task at the Eastern Temple, he would overlook the accidental killing of the Lapis Lazuli King Buddha.
Thus, the matter of Jiang Liu killing the Lapis Lazuli King Buddha also quietly subsided.
For the Buddhist Sect, Maitreya Buddha returning to the quasi-saint level is indeed a cause for celebration, and recently, many have brought heavy gifts to the Eastern Temple to express their congratulations.
However, in the Heavenly Court, learning about Maitreya Buddha’s return to quasi-saint cultivation, the Jade Emperor was not pleased.
All along, there has been a subtle rivalry between the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect, and essentially, as the master of the three realms, the Heavenly Court naturally had to outshine the Buddhist Sect in prestige.
This immeasurable kalpa of the Journey to the West is related to the Buddhist Sect’s prosperity, which the Jade Emperor is well aware of.
However, judging from the current situation, the growth of the Buddhist Sect appears completely different from what the Jade Emperor had imagined.
The Jade Emperor originally thought that after the immeasurable kalpa of the Journey to the West, the Buddhist Sect would rise significantly, while the Heavenly Court would remain unchanged.
But now? The Jade Emperor felt that the so-called growth of the Buddhist Sect completely means they will rise by stepping on the Heavenly Court!
Now, the Jade Emperor’s Four Royals have been completely defeated, while in the Buddhist Sect, even the deceased Maitreya Buddha can resurrect, and even his cultivation can return to the quasi-saint level…
If things continue to develop this way, the Heavenly Court will completely become a stepping stone for the Buddhist Sect, won’t it?
Yet, no matter how bad his mood is, the Jade Emperor cannot publicly express dissatisfaction with the matters concerning Maitreya Buddha, can he?
In fact, the Jade Emperor must also prepare a gift, to be sent by the Heavenly Court’s Divine General to the Eastern Temple as a token of congratulations.
Regardless of the reactions caused in the Three Realms and Six Paths due to Maitreya Buddha returning to Quasi-Saint cultivation, Jiang Liu and his party continued their westward journey for about four or five days before Jiang Liu turned back to the headquarters of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City.
After discussing with Gaoyang and the senior leaders of the Ming Sect, it was decided to move the headquarters of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City to Chang’an City of the Great Tang.
Jiang Liu, Gaoyang, and Red Boy all nodded in agreement, and naturally, the other senior leaders of the Ming Sect had no objections.
With a decisive attitude, the Entertainment City quickly posted an announcement, informing everyone enjoying themselves at the Flame Cloud Entertainment City that in three days, the headquarters of the Entertainment City would be moved directly to Chang’an City.
The release of this news caused quite a stir.
After all, while the Flame Cloud Entertainment City attracts demons and cultivators from the mortal realm, it also draws the presence of Immortals and Buddhas, just like how the Empress Qinghua used to enjoy gambling here before her demise.
Even the Supreme Elder Lord might come here to play when idle.
So, once this announcement was made, even the Immortals and Buddhas realized the Flame Cloud Entertainment City was moving to Chang’an City.
Suddenly, the Ming Sect announced the relocation of the Flame Cloud Entertainment City’s headquarters to Chang’an City, a matter that, at first glance, appeared insignificant.
But considering that Chang’an City has now become a sacred place for the Human Clan, and Emperor Li Shimin has become the rightful Human King, it’s hard not to think more about it.
For Immortals and Buddhas, it might still be fine, but for many demons from the mortal realm, the situation seemed a bit troubling.
The Great Tang was already a mighty nation, and going there is relatively dangerous. Now, with Chang’an becoming a sacred place where winds and clouds gather for the Human Clan, would it spell doom for demons who go there?
Regarding what these people truly think, Jiang Liu and others did not care. As long as they still enjoy playing at the Flame Cloud Entertainment City and, after trying it, confirm there are no safety concerns, naturally, everything will return to normal.
Three days passed quickly; for the Ming Sect, relocating the headquarters to Chang’an City was certainly not a difficult task.
Through divine skills, the entire Flame Cloud Entertainment City, including buildings like the Ming Sect’s Martial Arts Ground and the Enlightenment Hall, were all supported and directly headed toward the direction of Chang’an City of the Great Tang.
On this day, Li Shimin had stepped down from early court, standing on the walls of Chang’an City looking toward the east.
Not only Li Shimin, but many civil and military officials, as well as the common people, had already gathered in masses.
Meanwhile, many soldiers cleared an area of several hundred acres near the east gate of Chang’an City.
The news of Flame Cloud Entertainment City’s headquarters relocating to Chang’an City was naturally not only notified to the Immortals, Buddhas, demons, and cultivators accustomed to playing there but was also spread to Chang’an City!
An entertainment city frequented by demons and Immortals, directly relocated by a great supernatural power expert to the vicinity of Chang’an City?
For the common people of this era, this was indeed a rarely seen spectacle, so many had been waiting early on!
As time passed, these commoners engaged in lively discussions, making the scene exceptionally bustling.
However, with many guards maintaining order, no chaos erupted.
Thud, thud, thud…
Just as these commoners craned their necks eagerly waiting, suddenly, many felt the ground tremble, and this trembling sensation became increasingly distinct and intense.
“Ah! Look, what is that?” At this moment, someone suddenly shouted loudly.
Then, many could see, on the edge of the sky, several colossal figures approaching, each carrying enormous buildings on their shoulders!
“It’s here! Indeed, it’s the work of Immortals and Buddhas! They are marching directly with the enormous houses on their backs!”
The commoners of Chang’an City had never seen such a spectacle before. Watching several gigantic figures carry buildings over, each one was dumbfounded.
The existence of Immortals and Buddhas was initially high above and incredibly mysterious.
But today, to these commoners, the Immortals and Buddhas appeared right before their eyes, so real…