Just as Xu Fang had declared his disinterest in Buddha-related matters, he dropped the bombshell that he had slain the Tathagata?

  However, Master Bodhi quickly dismissed that thought. He knew Xu Fang's abilities well. While Xu Fang had indeed cultivated into a Golden Immortal after four years of training, the idea of him being able to slay the Tathagata was simply implausible.

  “Wufa, it seems you’ve learned to jest during your journey down the mountain.”

  Master Bodhi waved his hand dismissively. Xu Fang realized his words might have led to a misunderstanding, so he quickly explained, “Master, I certainly do not have the ability to slay the Tathagata's true form. What I killed was merely an incarnation of his will!”

  “Is this true?”

  Seeing the sincerity in Xu Fang's expression, Master Bodhi’s demeanor shifted, and there was a hint of concern in his eyes.

  Wufa was not like Sun Wukong, who was predestined to be a protector of the Buddhist faith. The circumstances surrounding Xu Fang were entirely different. He did not possess the same fateful backing as Wukong. Offending the Tathagata could result in severe consequences!

  “You should not have acted so impulsively.”

  Master Bodhi sighed, contemplating for a moment before continuing, “However, this matter is not without remedy. The Asura clan is currently wreaking havoc across the Three Realms. If you wish to avoid entanglements with Buddhism, I can recommend you to the Heavenly Court to assist in suppressing the Asura clan. This will help you build a good rapport with the Heavenly Court, and they will not allow you to be ensnared by the Buddhist matters.”

  Feeling Master Bodhi’s concern, Xu Fang felt a bit uneasy. He had just learned about the Asura clan's chaos, and it was no coincidence that it followed closely after he had slain the son of the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld.

  He felt awkward bringing this up to Master Bodhi...

  Fortunately, Master Bodhi seemed to sense Xu Fang's discomfort, and he merely shook his head without further comment.

  He could not learn the truth from Xu Fang; doing so would inevitably involve him in the situation!

  And if he became involved, it would no longer be a personal matter for Xu Fang, but would also implicate the Ancestor of the River of the Underworld!

  At that point, calamity would befall the Three Realms!

  “Junior Yang Jian has come to pay respects to Master Bodhi and humbly requests an audience!”

  At that moment, a steady voice resonated from outside Mount Fangcun.

  Xu Fang was momentarily taken aback. He hadn’t expected Erlang Shen to arrive at this time.

  Master Bodhi nodded slightly and said, “Wufa, come with me.”

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  With that, Master Bodhi took the lead and began to depart.

  Xu Fang nodded and was about to follow when he suddenly noticed a jade talisman at the spot where Master Bodhi had stood!

  The talisman radiated with immense waves of magical energy!

  “It seems Master has already arranged everything, even if he doesn’t explicitly say so.”

  Feeling the power within the talisman, a smile crept onto Xu Fang’s face.

  This talisman contained the full force of Master Bodhi’s capabilities in a single strike!

  In other words, by activating the talisman, Xu Fang could unleash Master Bodhi’s complete power!

  The Master truly cared for him!

  ……

  In the Cave of the Three Stars, a striking figure clad in shining silver armor stood tall, with a handsome face resembling jade. His third eye, located in the center of his forehead, was half-closed. It was none other than the renowned warrior of the Three Realms, Erlang Shen Yang Jian!

  “Junior Yang Jian pays respects to Master Bodhi,” he greeted with a cupped fist.

  Master Bodhi nodded in acknowledgment.

  Meanwhile, Yang Chan swiftly approached Xu Fang, linking her arm with his as she introduced him, “Brother Wufa, let me introduce you to my second brother, Yang Jian.”

  Then turning to Yang Jian, she said, “Second brother, this is Brother Wufa, Master’s most favored and outstanding disciple. My training on Mount Fangcun has greatly benefitted from his guidance.”

  Yang Jian’s gaze shifted to Xu Fang, particularly noting the way Yang Chan had linked arms with him. A flicker of sharpness passed through his eyes.

  When he heard Yang Chan's introduction, he felt a stir within. A disciple valued by Master Bodhi deserved his respect, even if he was Yang Jian.

  However, that respect was limited!

  In Yang Jian’s eyes, Xu Fang was merely a Golden Immortal!

  To Yang Jian, a mere Golden Immortal was hardly worth noting!

  “Xu Fang of Mount Fangcun greets Erlang Shen!”

  Xu Fang had now become a prominent face of Mount Fangcun, and when addressing Erlang Shen, he made sure not to undermine the reputation of his mountain or the propriety due to a figure of Yang Jian’s stature.

  Yang Jian maintained a cold expression, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Xu Fang’s arm linked with Yang Chan. “So this is Master Bodhi's favored disciple? I have always admired Master Bodhi’s profound skills but have yet to discuss the Dao with him. I wonder, how much of Master’s teachings have you inherited, Dao Friend Xu Fang?”

  The tension was palpable as everyone sensed the underlying challenge in Yang Jian’s words.

  “Second brother, what are you doing? Brother Wufa is a very good person. You shouldn’t be like this…”

  Seeing Yang Jian’s intentions, Yang Chan stamped her foot and said sweetly, “Did you come to Mount Fangcun just to pick a fight?”

  “Ahem, where would I be doing that? It’s just a bit of a itch for competition!”

  Perhaps Yang Chan was the only soft spot for Yang Jian. When his sister acted cute, even the cold-faced Erlang Shen found it hard to resist. He cleared his throat, trying to ease the tension.

  However, Xu Fang was not one to back down. Sensing Yang Jian’s intentions, he smiled and said, “Sister Yang Chan, I too wish to seek guidance from the true king. However, I wonder if the true king would be willing to offer some pointers to a junior?”

  Facing a legendary warrior of the Three Realms, Xu Fang felt a rush of excitement. Moreover, he represented Mount Fangcun and the teachings of Master Bodhi. He could not shy away from a challenge!

  “Brother, you…”

  Yang Chan was taken aback, while Yang Jian suddenly became intrigued. “Very well, Dao Friend Xu Fang, I admire your courage. I shall suppress my cultivation to match yours, and we shall spar!”

  Given that a mere early-stage Golden Immortal dared to issue a challenge, Yang Jian had no reason to be afraid!

  With Master Bodhi’s consent, both parties exited the Cave of the Three Stars and made their way to a spacious area at the back of Mount Fangcun.

  As they took their positions, both released overwhelming pressure, filling the entire Mount Fangcun with their might!

  “Word has it that the true king wields a divine weapon known as the Three-Pointed, Two-Edged Blade. Might I have the honor of witnessing it?”

  With a flick of his wrist, Xu Fang summoned the bright silver spear he had obtained in the East Sea, pointing its tip directly at Yang Jian!