Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 1646: One thousand seventy-three Suddenly realizing Western Two Saints

The Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes were forces subdued by the Five Directions Buddhas, ostensibly serving as Buddhist Guardians, but in truth merely their enforcers, with their fate intertwined.

Thus, as soon as the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes were subdued by Jiang Chen, this fact was immediately sensed by the Five Directions Buddhas.

When fate separates, no matter how far one hides, there will still be a connection felt.

Moreover, the Eight Tribes Totem’s strengthening was primarily due to devouring the fate of the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes. If not for the vast amount of fate they carried, the Eight Tribes Totem would not have immediately shown signs of breaking through to the Quasi-Saint Great Perfection realm after assimilating them.

"The Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes are gone!"

"Who would’ve thought that Jiang Chen could endure so long, striking only now against the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes."

After a long silence, the Tathagata Buddha couldn’t help but speak softly.

After Jiang Chen subdued the Buddhist faction, he delayed making a move against the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes. Based on this, the Tathagata Buddha and others speculated that Jiang Chen might have deliberately spared the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes to use them to track their own whereabouts.

Because of this concern, the Tathagata Buddha and the others dared not contact the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes throughout this time.

At the same time, they believed that by doing so, they were protecting the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes. Being the only force able to communicate with them, as long as Jiang Chen had not given up on searching for them, he would not act against the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes and would instead keep them alive.

"Previously, when Jiang Chen’s strength was weak, he feared us, so it made sense to leave the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes untouched. But now, he has established himself atop the heavens and earth. We are no longer a threat to him, and keeping the Eight Tribes around serves no purpose."

The Medicine Buddha shared his view.

"It’s irrelevant; don’t concern yourselves with Jiang Chen. For now, focus on your own tasks. Only by forging the Buddhist Realm will we have the power to contend with him. Otherwise, the fate of the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes will be ours as well."

The Great Sun Tathagata spoke impatiently, harboring the deepest hatred for Jiang Chen among those present. After all, the Human Race and the Demon Clan were embroiled in an irreconcilable blood feud.

For this reason, no matter what, he could not fall into Jiang Chen’s hands. Not only that, he would spare no effort to resist and create as much trouble for Jiang Chen as possible to weaken his power.

Under such circumstances, the Great Sun Tathagata’s mind was wholly occupied with schemes to deal with Jiang Chen, leaving him naturally indifferent to the fate of the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes.

After all, having fallen into Jiang Chen’s hands, the Heavenly Dragon Eight Tribes could no longer be saved. Why waste energy fretting over them? Instead of concerning oneself with such trivialities, it was better to think more about one’s own future.

"The Great Sun Tathagata is right. At this juncture, discussing this further is pointless. We might as well focus on accelerating the fusion of the Five Directions World to elevate our cultivation levels."

"The Prehistoric World, at its core, remains a place where strength reigns supreme."

Prompted by the Great Sun Tathagata, the group suddenly realized the precariousness of their situation. They ceased further discussion, instead pouring all their efforts into advancing the fusion of the Five Directions World.

At the same time, as if moved by their plight—or perhaps targeting Jiang Chen—the two Western Saints, far beyond the chaotic void, suddenly intervened.

In the next moment, strands of Chaos Origin Qi appeared in the fabric of space, converging into countless raindrops that merged into the Five Directions World, hastening its fusion.

The Chaos Origin Qi, the most primordial energy between heaven and earth, was also the power that gave rise to creation itself. Its presence acted like the ultimate bonding agent. Initially, the fusion of the Five Directions World had faced resistance, but with its infusion, that resistance vanished instantly.

At this moment, the Five Directions World seemed to truly become a cohesive whole, free of barriers, rapidly merging into one. freёwebnoѵel.com

"The Saints have taken action!"

Upon witnessing this, the Spiritual Mountain Buddhas were overcome with joy. Although everyone knew the two Western Saints had not abandoned them, seeing no signs of the Saints or their support for so long had left them in dire straits.

Under such circumstances, even the most steadfast faith would inevitably harbor secret doubts—had the two Western Saints forsaken them?

Yet now, with the Saints intervening, all dissatisfaction and suspicion were obliterated, replaced by immense joy and fulfillment. With two Saints backing them, how could they possibly lose?

"Amitabha Buddha. The Saints’ years of absence must have been spent refining Chaos Origin Qi to aid the integration of the Five Directions World."

"We’ve been too impatient, failing to comprehend the Saints’ plans. Instead, we assumed they had abandoned us and harbored feelings of resentment—what a grave mistake."

The Tathagata Buddha uttered a chant of Buddha’s name, his face full of remorse as he offered a profound self-reflection. In recent days, many had privately expressed grievances against the Saints. Ordinarily, such complaints bore little consequence.

But now, since the Saints had revealed themselves, it was imperative to placate them, explaining and atoning for their thoughts to avert divine displeasure.

"The Saints are magnanimous and will not dwell on such matters. Tathagata, don’t blame yourself. Right now, focusing on forging the Buddhist Realm is paramount."

The Future Maitreya Buddha spoke with a gentle, smiling expression, encouraging the Tathagata Buddha not to dwell on his guilt.

However, even as he spoke, he subtly stepped forward, positioning himself in front of the Tathagata Buddha—at the forefront of the group.

This position was not a trivial one; it symbolized the distribution of fortune. When the Buddhist Realm was eventually established, those at the front would naturally reap the greatest benefits.