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Chapter 444 Not Familiar at All

For some reason, when the words "slaying immortals and destroying Buddhas" came out of the mouth of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, the image of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven who made havoc in the Heavenly Palace appeared in Chen Ye's mind.

Do these great demon saints all have the word "rebellion" etched into their very bones?

But was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva also involved?
He recalled the "Buddha of Sandalwood Merit" that the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea had mentioned before, which meant that when he was suppressed, the journey to the West had already ended, and the Great Sage had already become a Buddha.

Now, these once resounding names seem to have vanished into thin air.

He instinctively wanted to ask another question about the whereabouts of the Monkey King, but he swallowed the words back down.

Curiosity can kill you; sometimes the less you know, the longer you live.

Seeing Chen Ye remain silent, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas' expression became even sharper.

"What? You remain completely unmoved upon hearing of such a world-shaking event? Could it be that you are hiding something from me?"

He was imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, and when he awoke, everything had changed. He finally encountered someone connected to his past karma, and even if that person was just a mortal, he wanted to find out what had happened during those ten thousand years.

Moreover, Chen Ye himself harbors a great secret.

Compared to Chen Ye, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Sea is truly worlds apart, yet he cannot deduce Chen Ye's origins.

The Great Sage Who Overturns the Sea still remembered the promise made by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva that if things changed, he would definitely send someone to rescue him.

Although it was tens of thousands of years late, everything seemed to be coming true.

Therefore, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas was actually more curious than Chen Ye about what had happened over the past tens of thousands of years. But this only clue, however, seemed to know nothing about it.

"I don't like torturing people, but I have plenty of ways to make you talk. I advise you to think carefully before you take action."

If Chen Ye weren't likely an "ally," the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea would have already stuffed him into the Ruins of Return and tortured him.

But the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas is also rapidly losing patience and could make a move at any moment.

Seeing this, Chen Ye could only manage a wry smile and explained, "Great Sage, I am naturally curious about such a world-destroying event. However, I also know that some stories, even just hearing them, can lead to immense karma. I am curious, but I cherish my life even more."

He paused and changed the subject.

"However, I dare to guess that the Great Sage may not need to be so anxious."

"Oh?"

Chen Ye raised his head, meeting the scrutiny of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, and slowly said, "The great matter that you made with the Bodhisattva back then must have been accomplished long ago."

The Great Sage Who Overturned the Seas immediately showed a solemn expression.

Chen Ye continued, "In this world where I live, the names of immortals and gods have long since disappeared. My predecessors who ascended to the Immortal Realm never mentioned anything about the Heavenly Court or Mount Ling in their messages. If the gods and Buddhas of the heavens truly still exist, it is impossible that they have left not even the slightest trace."

Although Chen Ye did not know what kind of terrible battle had taken place back then, the result was obvious—the immortals and gods of the old era had indeed vanished.

Otherwise, how can we explain the mysterious Buddha's hand in the Nirvana School?

He was very curious about what kind of lineup was involved in this matter back then, that it was able to overthrow both Mount Ling and the Heavenly Court.

If Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is a traitor to Buddhism, then who in the Heavenly Court has been turned?
This story must be very interesting, but Chen Ye still didn't dare to ask.

Now, all he needs to do is make the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas understand that the era he clings to has long passed, and there's no need for him to stir up trouble in the mortal realm anymore. Ideally, he should send this great deity away peacefully, allowing him to ascend to the celestial realm to seek the answers from back then.

After hearing Chen Ye's words, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas fell into a long silence.

He did not fly into a rage, nor did he press for answers.

The oppressive aura that had been pressing down on Chen Ye gradually subsided.

He just stared blankly at the sea in front of him, as if digesting news that overturned his understanding of tens of thousands of years.

After a long while, he finally uttered a whisper that sounded almost like a dream.

"It really happened? Then Buddha and the Jade Emperor are both dead?"

Chen Ye replied, "This junior cannot be certain, but I once saw a Buddha's palm containing immense power, which must have been left behind by a true Buddha of Mount Ling. Since the Buddha's palm is here, then something must have happened on Mount Ling. Even the Six Paths of Reincarnation have been destroyed, so the Great Sage's plan back then must have succeeded."

Upon hearing this, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas grabbed Chen Ye's arm and pressed, "The Buddha's Palm? Where is it?" "I can take you there, Great Sage, but I dare to ask you for a favor."

The Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas asked impatiently, "What is it?"

"Mortals are as fragile as ants. I implore you, Great Sage, not to harm the innocent."

The Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas scoffed, "What makes you think you can negotiate with me?"

“I wouldn’t dare, but I’ve heard that the Great Sage Equaling Heaven is a man of strong character, and even when he was a demon, he never killed innocent people indiscriminately. Since you, Great Sage, have become sworn brothers with the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, you must be kindred spirits. You have repeatedly mentioned human relationships before, Great Sage, and I implore you to be lenient. We, mere ants, will not cause you any trouble.”

Although they hadn't spent much time together, Chen Ye had a general understanding of the Great Sage Who Overturned the Seas' personality.

Despite his high level of cultivation, he possesses a monstrous straightforwardness, much like the original Lingguang Xian.

Monsters seem to be born without as many twists and turns as humans; they speak more directly and don't mind revealing their thoughts.

Perhaps, because the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas could crush this mortal realm with a single finger, there's no need to worry too much.

Therefore, Chen Ye was more direct.

As long as the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas agrees, he probably wouldn't disobey given his status and position.

As expected, the Great Sage Who Overturned the Sea casually said, "As you wish, I'm too lazy to bother with you mortals."

They're so easy to fool. No wonder the Monkey King was so easily fooled by the position of弼马温 (Bima Wen, a low-ranking official in charge of horses). Demons are all so easy to fool, no wonder they can be easily manipulated by the Heavenly Court.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the Great Sage Who Overturned the Sea pointed to the side and said, "Then are these mortals innocent?"

Chen Ye looked in the direction the finger was pointing and saw Fei Lian Demon Lord, who was immobilized in the seawater.

A dignified Dao-Merging Master, the number one cultivator in the mortal realm, now only has a face capable of showing fear. Hearing that the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea wants to kill him, he can't even utter a word.

Chen Ye asked in confusion, "What grudge does the Great Sage have against him?"

"All the sea beasts of Guixu are my children." The Great Sage of the Overturning Sea paused and said with emotion, "Youluozi originally made an agreement with him. If this person hadn't broken his promise... at least I would have been able to meet Youluozi."

Demons are loyal and rarely betray their kings after becoming his disciples. Most demon kings truly treat their lesser demons as trusted confidants, even addressing them as "children." This is because many lesser demons were awakened by the demon king himself, and this bond is deeper than that between master and disciple, making them like second parents.

Since Youluozi died indirectly at Feilian's hands, it's not surprising that Fuhai Dasheng wanted to kill him.

Unexpectedly, the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas would ask Chen Ye for his opinion.

Is it because you agreed first that it was already considered a promise?
That's a bit too straightforward.

Chen Ye couldn't help but wonder if this person, who was imprisoned in Guixu back then, was tricked by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?
However, since Fei Lian's life and death were actually in his own hands, Chen Ye couldn't help but look at this Demon Lord.

Feilian naturally didn't want to die. He frantically signaled with his eyes that the two of them had made an agreement to keep to themselves for two hundred years.

Chen Ye thought for a moment and said to the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, "Alas, I have made an agreement with him that the righteous and demonic paths will not invade each other for two hundred years. If the Great Sage asks me, I will naturally say that I ask the Great Sage to be lenient."

The Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas sneered, "I knew it. I owed you four favors, and now I've repaid one."

Just as Feilian Demon Lord breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Chen Ye say, "Ah? Then forget it, Great Sage, you should make a move."

Demon Lord Feilian stared wide-eyed at Chen Ye, never expecting him to go back on his word at this moment.

Chen Ye understood his gaze and said helplessly, "It's just a small favor, of course I'll help, but that's a favor from the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, involving four lives. Venerable Master, I haven't broken the agreement, it's you who broke your word, you broke the agreement with Youluozi. Dying at the hands of the Great Sage, you can't blame me, can you?"

If it's a matter of going with the flow, Chen Ye might be willing to help, but if it involves using the favors he's worked so hard to gain, then Chen Ye is unwilling.

Just kidding, the two were mortal enemies before, so it's already a great favor that Chen Ye said something nice to him.

The Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas seemed still somewhat doubtful, and asked Chen Ye, "Are you really not going to save him?"

Chen Ye nodded and said, "We're really not familiar with each other."

"Well."

Just as the Great Sage Overturning the Sea was about to make a move, suddenly, the Demon Lord Feilian bled from all seven orifices and finally opened his mouth to say, "Wait, perhaps Youluozi can still be saved."

(End of this chapter)