A master of comedy!

At this moment, Zhou Sheng really wanted to ask a question...

Huh? Me?

This great war, which lasted for thousands of years, even had beings of the caliber of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Queen Mother of the West perish. What was Zhou Sheng compared to them?
Even if he were to devour the last dragon vein and attain the ninth tribulation celestial realm, he would still be unable to influence this great battle. At most, he would simply add another powerful celestial being to the divine and Buddhist camp.

That's it.

Above the Celestial Immortals, there must be even higher realms, such as the Heavenly Emperor, Buddha, the Three Pure Ones, Fuxi and Nuwa, etc.

If even these important figures can't change things, what can he change?
"The key to winning this battle lies in how to break the immortality and indestructibility of those demon gods."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva looked at Zhou Sheng, seemingly with a profound meaning in his eyes.

Break through immortality and indestructibility?

Zhou Sheng was taken aback, as if he realized something. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Is it time?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded: "Indeed, the key to their immortality lies in time, or rather... the Great Way of Time."

"These demons were firmly bound to the Great Dao of Time in this world from the very beginning of their creation, and they have the ability to briefly rewind time, so no matter how many times they die, they can be resurrected."

"The only way is for you to completely master the Great Dao of Time in this world, thereby causing those demon gods to lose this ability."

"Now, we've reached the final step."

A look of anticipation flashed in Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's eyes as he said, "The Great Dao of Time is controlled by demons. Those nine dragon veins are the manifestation of the human destiny of this world. Only they can help you break through the blockade and forcibly peek into the mysteries of the Great Dao."

"Now that you have survived eight tribulations, only one more remains before you can completely control this Great Dao and turn the tide of battle!"

"Of course, this final tribulation will inevitably be met with the demons' desperate resistance, and the danger will far exceed your imagination."

"Like my previous tribulations?"

Zhou Sheng suddenly asked. He had already realized that the difficulty of his tribulation was far greater than that of others. He could always feel that the Heavenly Dao was deliberately targeting him. He used to think that the level of the Great Dao of Time was too high, but now he understood that it was not the Heavenly Dao that was targeting him, but those demon gods.

"After the separation of heaven and earth, demon gods can no longer directly intervene in the human world, but they can slightly influence the heavenly tribulation. This final tribulation, the Heavenly Demon Tribulation, will give them a great opportunity to try to kill you or make you a demon in the illusion."

The Heavenly Demon Tribulation, the final and most difficult heavenly tribulation.

This tribulation is a matter of questioning the heart and seeking the Way. Legend has it that in order to overcome this tribulation, the Buddha sat in meditation under the Bodhi tree for forty-nine days, and was further hindered in every way by the demon Mara.

If Zhou Sheng were to undergo tribulation, the difficulty would likely surpass that of the Buddha in his time, because the one who hindered the Buddha's enlightenment was only Mara, while the ones who would hinder Zhou Sheng's enlightenment are countless demons and gods.

"This calamity is extremely dangerous. If I choose not to be saved, I wonder what the Bodhisattva will do?"

After a long silence, Zhou Sheng suddenly asked, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he stared at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Now he understands everything. He is also a pawn, a crucial pawn that determines the outcome.

Facing the Heavenly Demon Tribulation could very well mean his death and the annihilation of his cultivation. He actually has a second option now: not to face the tribulation.

With his cultivation at the eighth level, he was invincible in the mortal realm.

Of course, if the demon god wins this great battle in the end, his fate will probably not be much better.

However, that would be many years from now.

"If you do not ferry me across, then I will not ferry me across."

To Zhou Yi's surprise, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva remained calm.

“Even the Three Pure Ones and the Buddhas of the Three Worlds cannot calculate everything. If you do not save us, then we will have done our best and have a clear conscience.”

After a pause, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva put his hands together in prayer and smiled slightly.

"I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty. This was the great vow I made back then. But in fact, I already know that hell will never be empty, and I will never be able to become a Buddha."

"However, there are some things that we can't not do just because we can't succeed. When we made this plan, we weren't sure if it would succeed, but we just wanted peace of mind."

Zhou Sheng was taken aback. His dragon eyes darted around, and he could sense that the other party's words were frank and sincere, without any concealment or falsehood.

He clasped his hands together and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Bodhisattva. In that case, I choose... not to save you."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paused slightly, then shook his head and laughed. Zhou Sheng also laughed and said, "Haha, just kidding, I was just kidding."

There is indeed danger in undergoing tribulation, but it is even more dangerous not to undergo tribulation. If he refuses, who knows if the gods and Buddhas will withdraw? And once the battlefield outside the heavens is lost, the human world will instantly become a den of demons.

At that time, not only will they be unable to protect themselves, but their lovers, relatives, friends, and even their unborn children will likely suffer.

Moreover, for Zhou Sheng, as long as he survives the ninth Heavenly Tribulation, he will be able to attain the Great Dao of the Celestial Immortal, and from then on, he will live a long and immortal life, gaining great freedom and ease.

Having almost reached the summit of the path of cultivation, how can one not go and see the scenery from above?

"But I need to have my fortune told first."

Zhou Sheng closed his eyes, focused his mind on his sea of ​​consciousness, and began to use the Luoshu divination method.

If nothing unexpected happens, this will be the last time he uses the Luoshu divination method, so he spares no effort to calculate a major one!
Boom!

After he asked what he wanted to calculate, Luo Shu trembled violently, exhibiting an unprecedentedly intense fluctuation, as if the matter he wanted to calculate was about to exceed Luo Shu's capabilities.

This is an unprecedented event.

But it seems the energy level is still a little low.

Zhou Sheng frowned, feeling a sense of regret and resentment. He hadn't expected that the energy he gained from killing the Golden-Winged Roc would still be insufficient.

It seems we have no choice but to take a gamble.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a Buddhist chant.

"Amitabha, without eliminating the five demons, the divination will be difficult to produce. Let this humble monk lend you a final helping hand."

Immediately afterwards, a surge of powerful energy entered Zhou Sheng's sea of ​​consciousness and headed towards the tortoise shell.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva chose to pass away peacefully, thus fulfilling the hexagram of Zhou Sheng.

With the five demons all dead, the immense energy was finally enough to support this unprecedented divination. Golden flames surged up, baking the Luoshu until it was almost red.

After an unknown amount of time, the hexagram finally appeared.

Zhou Sheng's spirits lifted, but he didn't immediately look at the divination chart. Instead, he asked a question first.

"Bodhisattva, may I ask if you have any last wishes?"

A moment later, two words gently echoed in his mind. As a Bodhisattva who had long since attained enlightenment and transcended worldly affairs, he actually showed obvious emotional fluctuations.

"……go home."

……

"Second brother, are you really determined to undergo the Heavenly Demon Tribulation now?"

Monkey King advised, "Why don't we wait a little longer? At least until my little nephew is born, then it won't be too late to cross over?"

Zhou Sheng shook his head and said, "If you have too many worries in your heart, it will only create flaws. Don't worry, Brother Monkey, I'm confident."

"Alright, I will contact the gods and Buddhas beyond the heavens and have them launch their fiercest offensive to cover your tribulation!"

As a protector of the Way, he naturally had ways to notify the gods and Buddhas.

In the outer battlefield, the gods and Buddhas launched a massive attack, which was enough to tie down most of the demons' energy, thus relieving pressure on Zhou Sheng who was undergoing tribulation.

This is a battle in which we cannot see each other, yet we fight side by side.

Zhou Sheng nodded, then sat on the lotus platform and crushed the dragon-shaped jade ring without hesitation, swallowing the Qiuniu Dragon Vein inside his body.

When it transforms into a dragon-shaped golden pattern on a tortoise shell, the nine meridians converge, and the Great Dao of Time reappears.

Zhou Sheng felt a sudden, thunderous shock in his mind, and once again fell into a state of enlightenment.

...(End of this chapter)