Six Bodhisattvas, six living incarnations of the sun deity.
Even an ordinary disciple would know that, not to mention winning, but to put it more harshly, how could our few Taoist temples even barely defend ourselves?
"We haven't gathered all our people yet, so we can't attend the banquet for the moment. Please, Golden Armor Monk, go back and inform Ahgon Khaapo." I spoke without changing my expression, but with a slightly more serious tone.
"Not yet arrived, I suppose it will not be long now. The monk waits here." Golden Armor Monk added.
Before I could respond, the group of lamas walked to the side of the road, and to my surprise, they all sat on the ground, their hands folded in prayer, bowing their heads to recite scriptures.
At this moment, the shop owner rushed out from the kitchen, placing food on the tables, and then hurrying back to continue working.
"Mr. Wu, Deputy Captain He, Master Brother, you all go and have some food first." I tried to keep my tone as calm as possible.
They three returned to the restaurant.
At this moment, everything seems exceptionally quiet.
The restaurant entrance was filled with the sound of chanting, with a lisp tone, lingering in the air.
All the disciples and masters had finished eating. I had a few mouthfuls myself, and after the meal, I led everyone back to the hotel to rest.
Golden Armor Monk followed us, and after arriving at the hotel, they sat in the lobby to chant sutras.
The disciples ascended the stairs. When they reached the floor where they would stay, their faces showed a mixture of severity and a hint of suffocation.
"Go back to your rooms and don't cause any trouble." Lao Zhen gave the people from Guqiang City the order first.
He You and Ma Sheng individually inspected the disciples of four mountain ranges and Jutu mountain.
Jin Lün Shenxiāo took charge of his own disciples.
The Tengxian Dao Court was much better. The masters went back to their rooms by themselves.
The True One remained, and He Lin'an did not leave either. We entered the room of Wu Jinluan again.
"It really is stubborn." After closing the door, Wu Jinluan's first words were spoken with a face full of dark clouds.
He YouTIANG shook his head and said, "We had planned something, but we can't let Ahgon Lama have the advantage. Living Tanyangs, they can do anything normally. Indeed, we underestimated the unity of major Buddhist temples and their thinking ability."
"Perhaps, they also considered the risk of being shattered by a single blow. When the number is enough, they can terrify anyone who comes." Ma Sheng opened his mouth seriously.
"However, it's not a test we cannot attempt. There are three disciples under the tutelage of Jutu Mountain who once endured the descent of the Three Ma True Immortals. They might be able to invite them again. This way, counting Luo Dao Chang or He True Person, and with Golden Wheel Elder inviting out Leiping Ancestor, in a short time, we will effectively have five Tanyangs. If Guqiang City gives a slight push, we can reach an even match. Then wait for Yunjin Mountain to come; in terms of number of ancestors, we are definitely superior! The advantage is on our side!" Ma Sheng spoke with conviction and confidence.
Wu Jinluan, however, sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's not to dash your hopes, Ma Sheng Dao Chang. Having a few more doesn't make a difference. I never thought Ahgon Lama would bring in five living buddhas. At best, I only considered three. So even with this, there is still a chance of defeating them with Thunderbolt Power."
"We would have a hard time winning and even killing the lamas once we reach a certain number. They can definitely protect themselves."
As Wu Jinluan finished speaking, Lao Zhenqi shook his head and said, "The Liu family has a special method to enhance strength, but there is no way to summon the ancestors."
Ma Sheng's expression changed instantly, and his aura plummeted.
With the six powers of the four major Taoist sects, plus the Tengxian Taoist Court and the Leiping Taoist Temple, we are still helpless and have to kowtow to others? This is unacceptable," Ma Sheng was so angry that he could hardly breathe, his face turning almost liver-colored.
At the beginning, he was full of confidence and even asked me about real people's artifacts, but at this moment, he remained silent like a transparent person.
At that moment, a sense of helplessness welled up in my heart. My eyelids kept twitching, and my heart palpitated severely.
In the face of absolute strength, do all calculations seem like mere flourishes, like trying to hit a rock with an egg?
This is the deterrent of Ahgon Lama?
"Once Yunjin Mountain comes, we will wait here. I will go to the banquet alone. If I return, we will go to the door of Baizhai Mountain together. If I don't return, please Master Brother lead the way, do not delay the important matters. I will draw a map according to my memory later."
My voice was slightly hoarse.
At first, the crowd was silent.
He YouTIANG was shaking his head.
Wu Jinluan then spoke, his tone laced with an air of certainty: "Mister Luo, what nonsense are you talking?"
He clearly was agitated.
"Alright, in the end, this is Luo Xian Shen's personal business. All major Taoist sects have come here because of the face of Si Guishan. They are certainly not here to cause trouble. If you want to go, go by yourself." Han Jin just happened to speak at that moment.
"This is clearly not advisable. If we have to go, there's no need to return defeated. Let's go, and notify Yunjin Mountain to gather at another location." Lao Zhenqi spoke coldly, "After one setback, it's unlikely that these living Buddhas will stay at the Wulafo Temple indefinitely."
My forehead was furrowed, and I looked like I had a boil.
The sense of the heartbeat falling short was very disorienting.
Leave?
I have a hunch that if we leave, the Fan family will definitely perish.
Then the next time we come, it won't be to save people, but rather…revenge?
The oppression in my heart became stronger.
"I want to see for myself. They will not let me live." I spoke again, and my voice became hoarse.
"If you are going, you must leave the True One's token behind." Han Jin's eyes were as sharp as a flame, and his stance had always been clear.
"Han Shixu, you must not change your mind at the last moment." He YouTIANG emphasized his tone.
"Changed? He wants to try to hit a rock with an egg. If we leave the True One's token here at this Buddhist temple in the Barbaric region, it would be a dishonor to Si Guishan. How could we face our ancestors with shame? We would also lose more strength." Han Jin stood firm and met He YouTIANG's gaze.
He then coldly laughed and said, "Listen to what Luo Xian Shen is saying. One moment he says that six Tanyangs can't take his life, and the next he says that if he doesn't return, you should lead the way. His words are contradictory."
Han Jin's change of heart did not surprise me. When facing problems, he would definitely choose to retreat if possible, and wouldn't dare to take the lead unless he was sure of winning.
"Xian Shen has said it, and there must be a reason. Uncle Han, with so many real people present, are you going to behave like this?" He YouTIANG spoke again, no longer giving face.
Even more so, at the slightest disagreement, he was ready to resort to violence.
Han Jin's face alternated between dark and light, and he remained silent.
"I will settle this matter temporarily for now, Master Brother, please trouble you to contact Mr. Tang. I will go and draw the map right away." I said this and pushed the door out, not giving anyone else a chance to discuss further.
I know, they will only persuade me and try to stop me.
Even though I know it is good, a man should know what to do and what not to do.
I cannot turn a blind eye to the current situation of the Fan family.
The thing I dared not think too much about is... the child in Zhong Ying's belly.
