Terrifying!

However, it was precisely such a small place that they looked down upon, a place they didn't care much about, and yet, a door had blocked them, blocking Bodhisattva Wisdom!

The group wasn't foolish; seeing this situation, the three of them exchanged glances, no longer acting just like spectators. The three great Bodhisattvas jointly activated their mana, condensing their vast cultivation, and pushed towards the courtyard gate of the Secular Residence.

The three great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism joined forces.

"..."

Yet there was no response at all, as if the mana output of the three great Bodhisattvas was just for show—neither painful nor itchy—no movement, not even a bit. The three didn't care about the result; they just felt increasingly uneasy, sensing the mysterious nature of this place.

It wasn't a straightforward calculation where one plus one equals two. When the three joined forces, the power increased exponentially. Yet, there was no effect! The powerful mana of the three Bodhisattvas converged into a sturdy beam of light on its way, continuously emanating from their bodies, injecting into the beam, striking the courtyard gate!

Bodhisattva Virtue had an earnest expression, slightly squinting his eyes. "Don't hold back! Use all your strength!"

"No, control it. We can't harm the civilians in the city; the karmic backlash would be too severe!" Bodhisattva Wisdom, representing wisdom, reminded aloud.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred!

The courtyard gate of the Secular Residence opened without any warning. Immediately afterward, a powerful suction force emanated from within the gate, causing their bodies to lose control instantly, irresistibly moving towards the gate. The scenes inside the gate, seemingly divine and surreal, appeared more terrifying to the three Bodhisattvas than the Deep Hell or the Blood-Sea Asura.

Inside the gate, the dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered into mist, constantly undulating in midair. Due to the excessive concentration, the line of sight was obstructed, and even the perception of spiritual power was rendered ineffective.

Everything was unknown! Bodhisattva Wisdom, Bodhisattva Virtue, and Guanyin all had extremely solemn faces, filled with shock. They exerted all their cultivation and mana, unleashing the greatest power of their lives, just trying to control their bodies.

Bodhisattva Wisdom's Vajra Sword emitted endless brilliance, penetrating the void, cutting through everything, but it couldn't sever this mysterious suction. The lion under him roared restlessly, and the low lion roar stirred up ripples in the air.

The magical radiance from Bodhisattva Virtue's jade ruyi accompanied strange fluctuations, attempting to influence space and stabilize this side of the world. The white elephant he rode retreated continuously with mighty limbs.

Guanyin bit her teeth, her white celestial robe fluttering in the air. The merit gold wheel behind her head trembled and shook, and the jade purification bottle in her hand was almost slipping away.

They didn't know what awaited them inside and what they would face. This feeling was terrifying. How long had it been since they experienced such a sensation? Apart from facing those few saints, who had the ability to force them into such a situation?

They didn’t had to time to think about what powerful being might be inside and how strange this world was. All resistance was in vain. Eventually, they were sucked into the courtyard gate.

Mountains, rivers, vegetation, sun, moon, and stars once again sealed the entrance

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Spirit Mountain, Mahavira Hall.

The dignified smile that had graced the face of the Tathagata was now replaced by a slight gloom. A quick calculation began in his hands; his fingers moved swiftly, creating even afterimages. He was calculating destiny!

In just a few breaths, the Tathagata sighed in relief. Bodhisattva Wisdom, Bodhisattva Virtue, and Guanyin were still alive but had disappeared. He had suddenly lost his sense of the three Bodhisattvas, instantly becoming alarmed.

The entire mortal realm couldn't escape his discerning eyes. For Bodhisattva Wisdom and Bodhisattva Virtue to disappear since going to the mortal realm was truly unusual.

The Heaven wouldn't take action against Buddhism, and even if they did, it wouldn't escape his scrutiny. Had something emerged in the mortal realm within this short time that could transcend his control? Tathagata contemplated.

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Chang'an City.

In Secular Residence, Bodhisattva Wisdom, Bodhisattva Virtue, and Bodhisattva Guanyin stood in the center, their eyes fixed on Li You, who was sitting on a stone bench by the pool.

Resembling a young noble in the mortal realm, Li You had clear features, donned in a clean and neat white robe, exuding a mysterious aura that involuntarily drew attention. He quietly sipped the tea and paid no heed to the three Bodhisattvas. The courtyard was elegant and refined, not large in size, enveloped in spiritual mist, emitting a cold and clear atmosphere similar to the young man.

They referred to him as a young man because they could sense the vibrant vitality emanating from Li You's body, different from ordinary life force—full of vitality, the freshest.

Although they had not discovered the trace of Sun Wukong, the fact that he pulled them into the courtyard inexplicably, leaving them in a sorry state, caused them to lose the dignity and face of Buddhist Bodhisattvas.

Therefore, whether Sun Wukong was present or not, there must have been some actions taken!

His strength was definitely not low, and the three Bodhisattvas dared not relax, remaining secretly vigilant.

"Why did you lead us here?" Bodhisattva Wisdom asked in a deep voice, his eyes flickering. As the Bodhisattva representing great wisdom, it made sense.

Before coming here, Guanyin had already mentioned this strange place. Despite having no apparent aura, it could block the existence of powerful beings like Guanyin. According to Guanyin's speculation, the significant changes that had suddenly occurred in Tang Tripitaka this year were related to this place, namely, the young man in front of them.

Later, Guanyin followed Tang Tripitaka to this place but was rejected at the door, unable to enter the gate. Still, the man informed Guanyin that Tang Tripitaka would willingly embark on the journey to obtain the Buddhist sculptures the next day. In fact, this happened as predicted.

However, when Sun Wukong was released, this troublesome monkey suddenly disappeared again. Guanyin immediately thought of this place, and if her guess was correct, Li You, the young man in front of them, was related to this.

The purpose of him was also evident: to lure them to this place. Moreover, it seemed to be aimed at the entire Buddhist community!

Thinking of this, cold sweat had already broken out on Bodhisattva Wisdom's forehead, and his entire body and mind were tensed.

This young man had no reason to predict that they would come to assist Guanyin, nor would it be sensible for him to randomly target skilled individuals from the Buddhist community.

The most probable scenario was that he was targeting the entire Buddhist community, and Tang Tripitaka and Guanyin were just bait. Unfortunately, they happened to be the unlucky ones who encountered it.

This was too terrifying!

If his conjecture was correct, the target of the man was not just them, but...