The Taoist who came from the south and was surrounded by thousands of rays of light was no stranger to many gods and Buddhas.
In fact, compared to Sage Cundi, this new Taoist was even more impressive.
It was Daoist Hongjun.
Or rather, Dao Ancestor Hongjun!
With Hongjun's appearance, even the gods and Buddhas of the Heavenly Court on the clouds bowed at this moment.
"Greetings, Daofather!"
Sage Cundi, who had arrived first, lost his imposing manner in an instant. He looked like a primary school student who was trying to act cool and was caught red-handed by his class teacher.
"Teacher Hongjun." Sage Zhunti didn't even look at Hongjun directly because he felt guilty.
Even though Zhunti was one of the six most respected Sages in the world, he was still so reserved in front of Hongjun.
Firstly, it was because Hongjun was the current Heaven and Earth Dao Ancestor. He had personally ascended the Saint Rank and was in line with the Heavenly Dao.
Secondly, it was because Hongjun had set a rule during the God-Sealing Period that saints could not appear.
One had to know that after Hongjun merged with the Dao, he could represent the Heavenly Dao of this world and speak his mind!
Now, Sage Zhunti had broken this rule. What appeared in the world was not an incarnation, but his original body!
"Zhunti…"
Daoist Hongjun had an otherworldly aura. At a glance, it was as if there was no one here, but it was also as if he was facing the entire world.
Hongjun opened his mouth. His words were indifferent and without a trace of emotion, just like the brilliant heaven's will."During the apotheosis period, I once said that the saints in the world should not appear.”
Hongjun had only stated the rules he had once set. Before he could criticize him, Sage Zhunti could no longer remain calm.
He opened his mouth to defend himself,"Teacher, this person was the first to attack and suppress our Buddhist Buddha."”
When Hongjun heard this, his gaze turned and landed on Li Anping.
Meanwhile, Li Anping was watching this scene with great interest.
Li Anping was not afraid of Sage Zhunti or Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
After all, in Li Anping's eyes, this was all a 'dream'. In his dream, he had already suppressed Gautama Buddha. How could he be afraid of Sage Zhunti and Ancestor Hongjun?
Li Anping was fearless. He even took the initiative to ask Hongjun, who was sizing him up,""You are Hongjun? Dao Ancestor Hongjun?"
"That's right." Hongjun responded to Li Anping's words.
Then, to the surprise of Sage Zhunti and the gods and Buddhas, Hongjun bowed to Li Anping and greeted him,""Hongjun greets Fellow Daoist."
This scene shocked all the gods and Buddhas in the sky, including Saint Zhunti.
That was because in the long memory of Sage Zhunti, he had never seen Hongjun address anyone as 'Fellow Daoist', whether it was in the prehistorical period or later periods.
In other words, there was almost no existence in this world that was worthy of Hongjun calling him 'Fellow Daoist'!
Moreover, the current Hongjun was no longer just Hongjun. He had already fused with the Dao with his body and could represent the Heavenly Dao of this world.
However, Hongjun took the initiative to address Li Anping as fellow Daoist!
Saint Zhunti's shocked gaze fell on Li Anping again.
In his heart, he could not help but continue to guess what kind of existence Li Anping was and what background he had for Hongjun to address him as 'Fellow Daoist'!
"Fellow Daoist? You called me Fellow Daoist?" Li Anping was very interested and asked directly.
Li Anping had also learned about ancient myths and knew that Hongjun could be said to be the highest level figure in this world. He was also known as the Dao Ancestor.
However, Li Anping found it very interesting that such an existence called him 'Fellow Daoist'.
"That's right. Is there anything wrong with calling me Fellow Daoist?”Hongjun even asked Li Anping.
This time, Sage Zhunti was even more dumbfounded. Even the other Sages who were watching this scene in the distant Chaotic Void were dumbfounded. They could not calm down, causing the surrounding Chaos to be turbulent.
"Who exactly is this person?”
"To be able to make Teacher address him as Fellow Daoist, is he really the original Chaos Demon God?”
"Why would such an existence interfere in the matter of the Journey to the West?”Among the few Saints, the Saint of Jieyin was a little worried.
He and Sage Zhunti were fellow disciples. They were born in the West and established the Western Religious Sect together.
Later on, Western Buddhism evolved into Buddhism.
"Nothing is wrong."
Li Anping replied with a smile. He was very interested. At the same time, he imitated Hongjun and returned the greeting."Anping greets Fellow Daoist Hongjun."
Hongjun accepted Li Anping's return and nodded slightly. Then, he asked,""Why did Fellow Daoist Anping come to this world?”
Saint Zhunti was dumbfounded. Listening to their conversation, he felt something.
That was equality!
Hongjun was communicating with Li Anping as an equal!
Li Anping casually communicated with Hongjun like this. Clearly, he did not really respect Hongjun as a Dao Ancestor!
This could only mean that Li Anping and Hongjun were on equal footing.
Facing Hongjun's question, Li Anping naturally replied casually,""This disciple of mine is about to be suppressed under the Five Finger Mountain. As his teacher, of course I have to stand up for him.”
As he spoke, Li Anping looked at Sun Wukong.
When Sun Wukong heard his name, he jumped in excitement. He opened his mouth to say something, but when he thought about his master and the Dao Ancestor of this world, he suddenly couldn't open his mouth.
Hongjun turned his head and looked at Sun Wukong.
With this glance, Sun Wukong felt as if his entire body had been seen through. There were no secrets to speak of.
"So he actually had the opportunity to become your disciple.”Hongjun nodded slightly and said,"In that case, the tribulation of the West cannot be initiated by him."”
"Of course. My disciple is not someone who leads a horse.”Li Anping nodded matter-of-factly.
The conversation fell into the ears of Sage Zhunti, who was standing at the side. He couldn't help but say,""Teacher, the matter of the Journey to the West is the key to the prosperity of Buddhism.”
Li Anping and Hongjun turned to look at Sage Zhunti.
"You mean, my disciple is going to do everything for the prosperity of Buddhism?" Li Anping asked with a faint smile.”
Before Li Anping could continue, Hongjun had already scolded Zhunti,""I once said that the saints of heaven and earth cannot come out. Zhunti, you have broken the rules.”
Sage Zhunti was dumbfounded. He didn't expect that his question had not been answered at all.
On the contrary, as Hongjun spoke, a pressure appeared on Zhunti.
At this moment, Sage Zhunti felt a little 'aggrieved' in his heart.
The next moment, he said indignantly," Teacher, I'm not convinced. This person appeared in the Three Realms first. He even suppressed Tathagata.”
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