Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 1082 Chapter 458: Tathagata Enters the Qin Heavenly Palace! Zhao Feng's Scheme! (Part 2)

Above the palace, carved dragons and painted phoenixes, displaying majesty and luxury.

"Although it lacks the birthing scenery of the Heavenly Court."

"Yet this palace complex created by human efforts is already extraordinary."

"The Qin Court is truly not to be underestimated!"

Duo Bao gazed at this Qin Heavenly Palace, secretly thinking in his heart.

Upon arriving at the palace entrance, Duo Bao slowly stood up, descending from the Lotus Platform.

It was only an avatar, not the true self.

Since the Qin Court invited him, he too offered a sincere intent for negotiation.

In the next moment.

The palace door slowly opened before him, and a group of Imperial Guard Army in black armor streamed out, standing by on both sides.

Then,

A dignified man dressed in a black king's robe and wearing a king's crown emerged from inside the hall.

"Long have I heard of the name of The Buddha, today I finally get to meet."

Zhao Feng smiled faintly, also casting a scrutinizing gaze at Duo Bao Tathagata.

"Just an avatar."

"It seems that with the return of the Heavenly Dao's power, Duo Bao is also taking it seriously." Zhao Feng thought to himself.

Seeing Zhao Feng come forth.

Duo Bao naturally recognized him at a glance.

After all, during the battle between Zhao Feng and Hao Tian, strong individuals across the world were witnessing it. It can be said that above Daluo, Zhao Feng's appearance has already been known.

However.

Duo Bao was also very courteous, clasping his hands in greeting, smiling slightly, "Crown Prince of Qin Zhao Feng, likewise heard of for long, today meeting Daoist is indeed fortunate."

Zhao Feng smiled slightly, saying, "Qin is merely a Mortal Kingdom, yet Buddha has personally come."

"But I don't know, what does Buddha mean by the so-called great calamity?"

Zhao Feng was, of course, asking this question in full knowledge.

With Jin Chanzi and Sun Wukong under Qin's control, it's natural for Duo Bao to be anxious.

Duo Bao's expression became serious and immediately said, "Daoist, today heaven and earth are in turmoil, tribulation qi shrouding the entire world! This time's great calamity will be unprecedented, even surpassing the influence of the past Divine Enthronement Calamity."

"The influence of the past Divine Enthronement Calamity reached what extent, surely Daoist is aware as well."

"If not cautious this time, at best, one will face annihilation, at worst, sects will perish."

"This great calamity relates to the life and death of all creatures in heaven and earth. Our Buddhist Sect wishes to join hands with Qin to confront this together, what is Daoist's intention?"

Looking at Duo Bao's earnest appearance.

Zhao Feng's lips curled into a faint smile, yet his eyes carried an evaluative meaning.

"Joining hands to confront it is indeed a notion."

"But I am quite curious, how does the Buddhist Sect intend to cooperate with Qin?" Zhao Feng laughed, counter-asking.

Duo Bao Tathagata slightly squinted his eyes, a benevolent smile appearing on his face, "Daoist, that Stone Monkey is the key to the great calamity, the calamity will start with him and end with him."

"Our Buddhist Sect comes with utmost sincerity, requesting that Daoist hands over the Stone Monkey to our sect for nurturing."

"As repayment, our sect is willing to let Qin participate in this calamity, sharing a piece of the pie. After the calamity concludes, Buddhist Law will flourish, the tribulation will end, merit points will appear."

"Our Buddhist Sect is willing to grant twenty percent of the heaven-bestowed merit power to your Qin Court."

Clearly.

This is Duo Bao's plan and intention.

Merit Power!

This is the creation of Heavenly Dao.

This calamity sweeps the heavens and earth as such.

When the calamity ends, the power of merit will be more than ever before.

Twenty percent merit, that is unimaginable.

It can be said hard to refuse.

However.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng's smile instantly vanished, replaced by utter seriousness.

"If Buddha truly suggests cooperation in this manner, then I seem unable to agree."

"The Stone Monkey, once entering Qin, becomes Qin's citizen, now he is also apprenticing under a Martial Arts Strongman of Qin."

"He'll naturally remain in Qin, receiving Qin's guidance, there's no reason to deliver him to the Buddhist Sect." Zhao Feng said quietly.

Duo Bao Tathagata's expression slightly changed, his tone carried a hint of urgency, "Daoist, the key to starting the great calamity lies with the Stone Monkey."

"If the Stone Monkey remains in Qin, how then to start the calamity?"

"If the calamity cannot start, once the tribulation qi explodes throughout the heavens, Infinite Tribulations descend, all creatures of the earth face existential doom!" Duo Bao said solemnly.

Zhao Feng chuckled softly, "Buddha need not exaggerate so much."

"Qin has its considerations, the Stone Monkey in Qin will definitely fulfill his expected role. As for the calamity, Qin will have its own method to deal with it, no need for Buddha to trouble."

"After all."

"Buddha's proposal for cooperation doesn't carry much sincerity."

Duo Bao Tathagata's expression changed.

Looking at Zhao Feng sitting before him, clearly struggling to keep himself composed.

"Daoist, the Stone Monkey has a wild nature, our sect has many high monks and great virtues, possessing a comprehensive path of cultivation and scripture to help him tread the right path."

"Guiding him to initiate the great calamity is truly adhering to the Heavenly Destiny! Your Highness insists on keeping the Stone Monkey, if due to improper guidance the calamity opportunity is missed, I'm afraid all creatures will suffer unmerited disaster, can Daoist bear such responsibility?" Duo Bao solemnly said, his voice turning colder.

"Buddha's statement is too grand."

"Since when has your sect cared about all creatures?"

"We are both aware, so there's no need for such grandstanding speeches." Zhao Feng spoke with some mocking tone.

This remark.

Naturally direct and blunt.

It also made Duo Bao Tathagata's expression somewhat unsightly, yet unsure how to respond.

"Furthermore."

"Buddha might underestimate my Qin."

"Qin is founded on martial strength, now all paths flourish simultaneously! Buddhist Path, Immortal Path, Body Cultivation thrive together, nurturing countless strong individuals. The Stone Monkey in Qin will grow even stronger in the future."

"In the end, what Buddha worries is merely the Stone Monkey not being under your sect's control." Zhao Feng commented lightly, unraveling the veiled intent.

Duo Bao Tathagata frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes but quickly returning to normal.

"Daoist's words may hold some truth, yet this time is our sect's great calamity, since it's a calamity, it is centered around our sect."

"Without our sect's involvement, who among all creatures can initiate the calamity?"

"Who among all creatures can survive the tribulation?"

"I speak frankly to Daoist, if the Stone Monkey isn't guided by our sect, he will surely deviate from the calamity path, causing irreversible consequences." Duo Bao said solemnly.

Zhao Feng then smiled indifferently, "Buddha's words contradict themselves, if your sect truly understands the calamity, why rely on Stone Monkey to start it? Why not push the calamity yourself?"

"Moreover, Qin has never heard that your sect has such capacity, able to single-handedly control the calamity's course. Rather than empty talk, let's rely upon our own abilities, to see how the Stone Monkey under Qin's guidance will change the so-called calamity path."

Duo Bao Tathagata's complexion grew increasingly grim, clearly embarrassed by Zhao Feng's rapid-fire words.

Just when the atmosphere was about to reach a breaking point, Zhao Feng shifted the conversation.

"However…" Zhao Feng looked intently at Duo Bao Tathagata, a flicker of inscrutable light in his eyes, "I am not unreasonable, the Stone Monkey, certainly won't be handed over to your sect now."

Upon hearing this.

Duo Bao's eyes showed surprise, "Daoist, what does this mean? Are you willing to return the Stone Monkey?"

"Five years."

Zhao Feng raised his hand.

"Qin will guide the Stone Monkey for five years, after five years, the Stone Monkey will be returned to your sect's arrangement, the calamity can still be initiated by your sect." Zhao Feng stated.

Duo Bao Tathagata was stunned, his face revealing incredulity, clearly not expecting Zhao Feng to suddenly relent but propose such terms.

Before he could recover.

Zhao Feng continued, "But one condition, Jin Chanzi's westward journey to obtain the sutras will commence in Qin, starting from Qin."

With these words, Duo Bao Tathagata was completely taken aback.

Momentarily unsure of how to respond.

Duo Bao furrowed his brows, eyes full of doubt and caution, contemplating what Zhao Feng's sudden change in stance truly meant.

After quite a while.

Duo Bao Tathagata finally opened his mouth, with a tone containing a hint of probing, "Daoist's sudden decision is indeed perplexing!"

"Five years is not really that long."

"What is the purpose behind Daoist's action?"

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