Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1848 - The Defection of Shuitian Buddha

Regarding Chu Hao's words, Maitreya Buddha obviously had his own plans, which led to the scene at Lion Camel Ridge.

Three days passed, and the Demon Subduing Army still stood tall in the sky, but in contrast, not a single demon from the Infernal Purgatory showed themselves. Only the lonely Little Thunderclap Temple stood at the entrance, appearing somewhat desolate.

At the same time, Buddha Shuitian, who had been expelled from Mount Meru, arrived at the Little Thunderclap Temple with Buddha Baichuan.

Maitreya Buddha, who was already in a difficult situation, did not expect that this Buddha would be targeted by Tathagata and chose to defect. He immediately welcomed him in.

"Buddha Shuitian, long time no see," Maitreya Buddha said with a smile, his voice calm.

Buddha Shuitian glanced at the interior of the Little Thunderclap Temple, looked at the Buddhas and Arhats who had already fallen into demonic ways, put his palms together and said indifferently, "Buddha of the Future, are you well?"

Maitreya Buddha waved his hand slightly, letting him sit behind him, while his subordinates handed him a cup of spiritual tea.

"I heard that Buddha Shuitian has left Mount Meru?" Maitreya Buddha asked with a smile.

Maitreya Buddha had some doubts about the falling out between Buddha Shuitian and Tathagata, but he did not reveal them at the moment.

Buddha Shuitian knew that this act was not over yet. He appeared calm, his voice slightly angry: "That Tathagata wants me to take the blame, so he took the opportunity to suppress me. The interior of Mount Meru has long been corrupt and is no longer a sacred place of Buddhism."

As soon as these rebellious words came out, the smile on Maitreya Buddha's face grew even brighter.

He squinted at the other party and suddenly said, "Then what does Buddha Shuitian plan to do?"

"I heard from Buddha Baichuan that your Little Thunderclap Temple is different from Mount Meru, so I came to take a look," he said, raising the spiritual tea and drinking it all in one gulp. He then looked at the Eighteen Arhats and continued, "However, I have not felt any Buddhist intent here, but rather a monstrous demonic aura."

He looked a little disappointed.

Maitreya Buddha still wore a smile, his calm eyes flashing with a few strange lights, like stars, or like chaos, looking a little ethereal.

He shook his head slightly: "Presumably Buddha Shuitian has also seen that now that the army is pressing down on us, my Little Thunderclap Temple is in turmoil, unable to even seek stability, so naturally everyone cannot concentrate on cultivating Buddhism."

Maitreya Buddha's words had a deeper meaning, and he was also hinting at the other party, wanting him to take action.

A faint smile crossed the corner of Buddha Shuitian's mouth. He put down his teacup and said, "Why haven't the demons taken action? Could it be that they are letting the army press down on us?"

"My relationship with the demons is only a cooperative one. I can't do anything if they don't take action," Maitreya Buddha said with some helplessness.

A meaningful look flashed in Buddha Shuitian's eyes. He looked at Maitreya Buddha and said, "Then what does the Buddha of the Future plan to do?"

"The Prison God Chu Hao wants me to move away from this place. What does Buddha Shuitian think?" Maitreya Buddha threw the question back to the other party.

Buddha Shuitian had a purpose in this trip, and he took the opportunity to say, "If the demons don't take action, then that's the only way. After all, it's impossible to fight against the alliance of gods and Buddhas with just the Little Thunderclap Temple."

Faced with Buddha Shuitian's hint, Maitreya Buddha shook his head and said, "The demons don't plan to take action. We still have to rely on ourselves."

"Then I suggest that the Buddha of the Future leave directly," Buddha Shuitian said.

After speaking, he planned to get up and leave.

"Where does Buddha Shuitian plan to go?" Maitreya Buddha asked.

"This place is not what I seek. I'll wait until you've stabilized before we talk. I'm going to take a trip to the Infernal Purgatory," Buddha Shuitian said indifferently.

Hearing that Buddha Shuitian wanted to enter the Infernal Purgatory alone, Maitreya Buddha was still very surprised.

To be honest, he was still somewhat wary of Buddha Shuitian's sudden falling out with Tathagata, and he was worried that this was Tathagata's plan, so he didn't plan to easily accept the other party.

But the other party actually wanted to enter the Infernal Purgatory alone. He knew how terrifying the Infernal Purgatory was. Even he, if not for Guyang's permission, might not be able to walk into the depths.

"Doesn't Buddha Shuitian know the dangers of the Infernal Purgatory?" Maitreya Buddha reminded.

Buddha Shuitian's eyes were like torches as he looked at Maitreya Buddha, his face pious: "My Buddha is merciful. Even if I am crushed to pieces, I want to try to redeem these great sinners, which can be considered fulfilling my mission."

This fearless tone made Maitreya Buddha change his view of Buddha Shuitian slightly.

He pondered for a while and said, "Since Buddha Shuitian is so insistent, I won't stop you, and I can recommend you to the King of the demons."

These words made Buddha Shuitian's eyes light up.

Originally, he planned to join the Little Thunderclap Temple and then complete his plan by guiding Maitreya Buddha.

But coming here, he realized that this Maitreya Buddha had not gained the full trust of the demons and could not mobilize the demon army.

That's why he had the idea of entering the Infernal Purgatory.

If he could directly see the King of the demons, Buddha Shuitian would naturally be more accepting.

"However, I hope Buddha Shuitian can prove that he has left Mount Meru," Maitreya Buddha suddenly said.

These words made Buddha Shuitian's face sink slightly, and he asked, "What does the Buddha of the Future mean?"

"Now the alliance of gods and Buddhas is here, so Buddha Shuitian should go and take a look," Maitreya Buddha still had some doubts about Buddha Shuitian in his heart, so he wanted to test him.

Buddha Shuitian knew that this matter could not be refused, and he nodded: "Then let's go and take a look."

Saying that, he left the Little Thunderclap Temple alone and went straight to the Demon Subduing Army.

When that ray of Buddha light appeared in the sky, that familiar figure stood in front of the army.

The Heavenly Court side did not react, but just watched indifferently, while on the Mount Meru side, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas saw that figure and hurriedly went back to report.

Soon, Buddha Baoguang and a group of elite Buddhas appeared in front of the formation, looking at Buddha Shuitian on the opposite side in surprise.

"Buddha Shuitian? Why are you here?" Buddha Baoguang asked in surprise.

Buddha Shuitian's face was cold, and his figure was even like a block of ice: "I have been expelled from Mount Meru by Tathagata."

These words made the Buddhas look puzzled. Buddha Baoguang asked again, "What exactly happened?"

"Fellow disciples, there is no need to say more. Now I have joined the Little Thunderclap Temple," Buddha Shuitian said without concealment.

"Buddha Shuitian, do you know what you are saying?" A Buddha said angrily.

"Buddha Shuitian, have you been plotted against by the demonic path and fallen into demonic ways?" A Buddha who had a good relationship with Buddha Shuitian followed.

Buddha Shuitian was calm: "Everything, wait until you go back and ask that Tathagata."

Saying that, he suddenly raised his hand, the Buddha light in his palm was radiant, and he suddenly slapped out a palm.

This palm came suddenly, and as soon as it appeared, it was seen that an astonishing Buddha intent erupted in the dim sky.