Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 505 Buddhist Conspiracy: A Tribulation in Exchange for Calamity!

Zhen Yuanzi's voice was very calm, as if he were narrating a trivial matter.

But to Ran Deng, it was nothing short of earth-shattering, causing him to involuntarily spit out the tea he had just drunk.

"What? The Azure Lotus Banner? Zhen Yuanzi must be dreaming!"

"I cried out in my heart," Ran Deng said.

The Azure Lotus Banner, what is that? It is one of the Five Primordial Banners, containing forty-eight innate indestructible spiritual lights. It ranks among the top-grade innate spiritual treasures and is extremely powerful. It made great contributions in the hands of the Sage of Guidance.

Zhen Yuanzi's casual remark about such a precious treasure is utterly delusional.

Randeng looked troubled and said with a wry smile, "Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan, you are being too demanding. The Azure Lotus Banner is an invaluable treasure, always in the hands of the Sage Receiving the Way. It is a treasure of our Buddhist sect. Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan, perhaps you should change your terms."

"No need to change anything. I don't want anything except the Azure Lotus Banner."

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head decisively, giving Randeng no chance to soften his stance.

"this"

Ran Deng felt extremely overwhelmed; how could he possibly explain this?

Seeing the resolute expression on Zhen Yuanzi's face, Randeng gritted his teeth and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, if you agree to our Buddhist sect's request, our Buddhist sect is willing to give you three innate spiritual treasures and ten Bodhi seeds. What do you say?"

This is the most sincerity that Ran Deng can offer; any more would require reporting to higher authorities.

Zhen Yuanzi countered, "If you were to choose between the Azure Lotus Banner and what you've mentioned, what would you choose?"

Ran Deng fell silent. The Azure Lotus Treasure Banner was a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Who but a fool would choose anything other than the Azure Lotus Treasure Banner?

"Fellow Daoist, please."

Zhen Yuanzi also presented a ginseng fruit, preparing to see the guest off.

As Randeng ate the ginseng fruit, the fruit, which was clearly sweet and delicious, tasted like a bitter melon to him, and he felt like crying.

After finishing the fruit, Randeng bid farewell in a flash and then returned to Daleiyin Temple without stopping.

In the main hall, after Randeng told Zhenyuanzi his demands, both Yaoshi and Maitreya cursed loudly.

"Outrageous demands! Utterly outrageous demands! This is merely one of the insignificant eighty-one tribulations, yet they dare to demand the Azure Lotus Banner!"

"That's a rare treasure, born from the very essence of heaven and earth, taking countless millennia to form. And he just opens his mouth and wants one?"

"Pharmacist!" Maitreya cursed. They had been traveling through the prehistoric world for so many years and thought they were quite tough, but today they saw that, to say nothing of anything else, they were far inferior to Zhen Yuanzi!

"So what should we do now? I've asked him many times, but Zhen Yuanzi won't listen at all. He wants nothing but the Azure Lotus Banner."

With a bitter expression, Ran Deng said, "This matter is of great importance, as it relates to the grand plan of the westward journey. I think we should report it to the Sage."

"That's fine too."

The idea of ​​the Lamp-Burning Buddha was approved by the Medicine Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, and the three of them immediately flew to the Thirty-Three Heavens to report to the Sage.

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, beside the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Zhunti, upon hearing the three's words, slammed his fist on the table and rose to his feet. "Well done, Zhen Yuanzi! Is it because you see that we saints are restricted from entering the Three Realms that you dare to make such exorbitant demands?"

The sage was enraged, and his vast holy might, as radiant as the sun, swept across the Pure Land in an instant, causing Dipankara, Bhaisajyaguru, and Maitreya to tremble in fear.

"Junior brother!"

Jieyin glanced at Zhunti, who immediately and obediently withdrew his oppressive aura, but still gritted his teeth and said, "Senior brother, this old man Zhenyuan is so presumptuous! Does he really think that our Buddhist sect can't prosper without his Wuzhuang Temple's tribulation? What a joke!"

Jieyin nodded slightly and addressed Dipankara, Bhaisajyaguru, and Maitreya, saying, "You may wait outside."

"Yes."

The three responded and quickly left the paradise.

Zhunti's face grew even more indignant. "Senior brother, this Zhenyuan the Second is truly too greedy. He even wants a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Why doesn't he give his own Earth Book to our Buddhist sect?"

He continued earnestly, "But what can we do? Our Buddhist sect's journey to the West requires Zhen Yuanzi's help."

Zhunti was shocked. "Senior brother, you're not really going to give the Azure Lotus Banner to that old man Zhenyuan, are you?"

"Of course we should give it, but even if we give it, we might not be able to get it back!"

Zhunti's eyes lit up immediately. "Then what do you mean, Senior Brother?"

Jieyin leaned close to Zhunti's ear and whispered something. The more Zhunti listened, the wider his smile became. Finally, he exclaimed in admiration, "Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! It has to be my senior brother!"

But as soon as she finished speaking, she worriedly added, "But Zhao Gongming is a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, capable of freely entering and leaving the Three Realms. If he discovers us, wouldn't that be..."

Jieyin waved his hand and said, "The pilgrim group will only stay at Wuzhuang Temple for a few days at most. In just a few days, and with the calamity obscuring the heavenly secrets, how could Zhao Gongming possibly discover them?"

Now, Zhunti was completely relieved. "Alright, let's do as my senior brother says."

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye, and the three of them had been outside the Blissful World for half a day. After such a long time, the three of them were a little confused. What exactly were their teacher and senior uncle thinking?

If you agree or disagree, just say it. Why make them stay outside for so long?

Of course, the three of them only dared to think this in their hearts; on the surface, they continued to wait respectfully.

"Come in, everyone."

A faint Daoist voice emanated from the Blissful World, instantly invigorating the three. They re-entered the Blissful World, and the first thing they saw was the Azure Lotus Banner radiating bursts of blue light.

A large amount of azure light burst forth from it, forming countless mysterious cloud patterns in mid-air, demonstrating the extraordinary nature of the spiritual treasure.

The Pharmacist, Maitreya, and Dipankara were all astonished. They never expected that their teacher would actually be willing to take out the Azure Lotus Banner.

"Teacher, this Azure Lotus Banner is a supreme treasure of our Buddhist sect. Do you really intend to give it to Zhen Yuanzi?"

In the eyes of the Medicine Master, exchanging the Azure Lotus Banner for the calamity that had befallen Wuzhuang Temple was far from a worthwhile deal.

The fortune one can obtain at Wuzhuang Temple is limited, but the Azure Lotus Banner is a truly priceless treasure!

Zhunti and Jieyin, with solemn and dignified expressions, said, "Our minds are made up, there's no need to say more. Take this spiritual treasure and give it to Zhen Yuanzi."

"Yes, teacher, senior uncle."

The others could only nod helplessly. After taking the Azure Lotus Banner, the three of them headed straight for Longevity Mountain and Wuzhuang Temple.

"I didn't expect that you fellow Daoists would actually bring the Azure Lotus Banner. Well then, as agreed, we, Wuzhuang Temple, will take care of this calamity in the West."

"Let's make a vow to Heaven."

To be on the safe side, the Pharmacist, Maitreya, and Randeng planned to use the Heavenly Oath to restrain Zhen Yuanzi.

"Of course, there's no problem."

Zhen Yuanzi readily agreed, then pointed one finger to the sky and one finger to the earth, making a vow to Heaven, "Fellow Daoists, is this acceptable now?"

(End of this chapter)