Chapter 414: Balance Great Sage Returns to Jianghu_2

"Tathagata wishes to extend the reach of Buddhism into the territories of Great Tang," said the Emperor, "and I wish to spread the military might of Great Tang into the Spirit-Ridden Western Land where Buddhism resides. Hearing that the Human race in the Western Land faces hardships, as fellow Humans, Great Tang has the duty to rescue our suffering kinsmen."

"Your Majesty is indeed bold," Monk Xuanzang emphasized, "but I have another purpose in this journey and will not serve as the vanguard in a war for Great Tang."

The Emperor laughed heartily, "There is no need for the mage to be the vanguard; I merely need you to serve as a guide, collecting information about the local customs and routes along the way. It would be best if you could also assess the strength of the Demon Race in the Western Land. Great Tang has its own ironclad forces to expand its territory and project its power abroad."