The Kingdom of Women of Xiliang, the queen’s chambers.
“Imperial Brother, I am willing to offer you the wealth of my entire kingdom and make you its king...”
“I accept!” Before the peerless beauty across from him could finish, Tang Xuanzang had already reached out and taken her delicate hand, his eyes full of admiration.
Vulture Peak, Western Ox Continent:
“Reporting... Tathagata Buddha, the Five Guardians have sent word. The Golden Cicada’s yang essence has been lost, and his Buddha-light is fading!”
The Thirty-Three Heavens, Lingxiao Palace:
“Your Majesty, Tang Xuanzang has turned his disciples against the pilgrimage and refused to continue...”
When Tathagata heard the news, his Buddha-light flickered unsteadily...
When the Jade Emperor heard, he smashed his cup and flew into a rage...
The forces of both Mount Ling and the Heavenly Court dispatched their men to capture Tang Xuanzang, who had ground the reputations of both great powers into the dirt.
As Tathagata’s palm blotted out the sky and descended to suppress Tang Xuanzang, leaving him nowhere to run, he simply ignored it and shouted,
“Tathagata, you old fool! You win this round!”
