On the Dragon-Slaying Platform, I was executed and became Yang Jian's brother-in-law.

The atmosphere in the underworld appears bustling and vibrant, but for some, it is a purgatory where they feel as if they are walking on thin ice.

Manjushri Bodhisattva, the "future agent" sent by the Tathagata to take over the mess left by Ksitigarbha, was now hiding in the shadows outside the Yama Hall. His once bright and beautiful robe had long since turned gray and dusty, and he dared not reveal the slightest bit of Buddha's light.

If discovered by those ruthless ghost messengers who are like wolves ravenously reaping "performance merits," they will inevitably be extorted again, or forcibly dragged away to perform rituals for evil spirits, with a cut taken from each person.

"When will this ever end?!"

Manjushri was filled with sorrow, but he did not forget his mission. Through this period of enduring humiliation and playing the subservient role, he finally uncovered a shocking piece of information!

In that instant, the cause and effect within the Yama Palace were thrown into chaos, and the secrets of heaven were confused. Manjushri, risking the depletion of his cultivation, used his "Insightful Eye" to peek for a moment, and just then witnessed Su Bai and Yama King colluding to tamper with the Book of Life and Death!

"A tribulation of love? A tribulation of the Buddha's heart? My God... This isn't a pilgrimage to the West, it's destroying the very foundation of Buddhism!"

Manjushri was terrified. If this news didn't get back, and Xuanzang actually started dating a demoness and started cursing Buddha, it would be too late!

He bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood essence, which transformed into a barely perceptible golden stream of light. Carrying this extremely urgent intelligence, it bypassed the layers of blockade from the underworld and headed straight for the Western Heavenly Spirit Mountain.

……

The scene shifts to the Western Paradise, specifically to the Great Thunder Temple.

Upon receiving the urgent report from Manjushri, the Buddha's eternally unchanging, serene expression finally crumbled.

"A love tribulation... a demoness... questioning the Buddha's heart..."

Each word was like a heavy hammer blow to Buddha's heart. He never imagined that Su Bai would be so ruthless and cruel!

"If Jiang Liuer is allowed to follow this script, the rise of our Buddhist sect will be a joke!"

The Buddha dared not be negligent and immediately struck the golden bell and jade chime.

"Issue my decree! Immediately summon the ancient Buddha Dipankara (of the past) and the future Buddha Maitreya (of the future) to the main hall for a meeting! This concerns the very survival of Buddhism; there must be no mistake!"

Moments later, two magnificent beams of Buddhist light descended upon the Great Thunder Temple.

On the left is the Dipankara Buddha, accompanied by an ancient lamp, with a withered face and an ancient and weathered aura; on the right is the Maitreya Buddha, with a bare chest and a perpetually smiling face, his large belly capable of holding much, yet concealing a sharp and shrewd spirit.

With the central Buddha statue, the three Buddhas of the Buddhist world are all gathered together in one place!

However, when Buddha revealed all the information transmitted from the underworld, the once solemn hall instantly turned into a marketplace.

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

The smile on Maitreya Buddha's face vanished instantly. He slammed his hand on the lotus platform, causing the void to vibrate. "That Su Bai is going too far! How dare he slander the chosen one like this! In my opinion, there's no need for further words. Just send the Eighteen Arhats—no, the Eight Vajras—down to the mortal realm and capture Jiang Liuer, bringing him back to Mount Ling!"

"Lock him up in the pagoda forest, chanting scriptures day and night. I refuse to believe that his worldly desires cannot be cleansed!"

Maitreya Buddha advocated for harsh suppression, employing simple and brutal methods. In his view, since the script had gone astray, there was no point in continuing the performance; the goal was simply to kidnap the people and forcibly correct it!

"No, no!"

Dipankara Buddha shook his head repeatedly, his voice hoarse, "Maitreya, your actions are too reckless. Jiang Liuer is a person destined for tribulation, bearing the fortune of a great calamity. If you forcibly capture him, you will surely suffer a backlash from the Heavenly Dao, and it may even trigger the premature outbreak of the great calamity."

"In my opinion, it would be better to use the method of 'entering dreams.' We can enlighten him in his dreams and subtly guide him towards Buddhism. Su Bai can alter the Book of Life and Death, so how could he possibly control what happens in dreams?"

The author advocates a gentle approach, using subtle methods to gradually win Jiang Liuer back.

"Dreaming? What good is dreaming!" Maitreya Buddha sneered, retorting without any politeness. "That Su Bai even dared to switch the Meng Po soup, do you think he would leave an opening in a dream? I'm afraid that the moment you enter the dream, you'll be swallowed up by the inner demons he's arranged!"

"Then go and arrest them? Don't you know whose territory the Underworld is now? With Lady Pingxin in charge, try arresting one and see what happens! It'll be like throwing a meat bun to a dog, a one-way trip!" Ran Deng retorted, truly enraged.

The two were locked in a fierce battle of wits, neither willing to give in.

What appears to be a dispute over policy is actually a struggle over interests!

To reclaim and correct the trajectory of the chosen one is an immense merit! Whoever takes the lead in this matter will be able to seize the initiative in the upcoming Journey to the West tribulations, and may even influence their status and authority within Buddhism.

Maitreya wanted to use this opportunity to rise to power, while Dipankara wanted to consolidate his seniority; neither was willing to let go.

"That's enough!"

As the two argued more and more fiercely, the Buddha finally lost his temper and roared, his voice like a lion's roar that shook the entire audience.

"With a great calamity looming, are you still fighting for power and profit?!"

The Buddha's gaze turned somber as he swept over the two of them. "Whether it's forcibly capturing them or entering their dreams, it's all too slow! And there are too many variables! Since Su Bai dared to alter the Book of Life and Death, he must have a backup plan."

"To break this deadlock, the only way is to use drastic measures to directly overturn the cause and effect!"

Maitreya and Dipankara were taken aback: "What does Buddha mean?"

The Buddha took a deep breath and slowly raised his hands, his palms seemingly containing a vast world.

"A Buddhist Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand!"

"I will use the supreme divine power of the 'Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of My Hand,' gathering the power of the three Buddhas of the past, present, and future, to directly pull Jiang Liuer's soul and consciousness into this absolute pure land!"

"Using the supreme Dharma, I will forcibly overwrite his memories and reshape his perception! No matter what tribulations of love or Buddhist heart Su Bai has imposed on him, in my Buddhist realm, I am the heaven, I am the Dharma!"

"Once the consciousness overwrite is complete, Jiang Liuer in the real world will naturally return to normal!"

Upon hearing this, both Dipankara and Maitreya were startled.

That's a huge investment!

Although the Buddha's signature supernatural power is the Buddha's Palm of the Hand, it takes an unimaginable amount of energy to cover the consciousness of someone who is carrying the fortune of a great eon. Moreover, it requires the joint efforts of the Buddhas of the Three Worlds and takes a very long time, during which there can be no disturbance.

"We'll fight to the death!" Maitreya gritted his teeth. "What's a little loss if we can protect the Journey to the West!"

"Good." Ran Deng nodded in agreement.

……

The real world, the Heavenly Court.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the magnificent Buddhist light soaring into the sky from Mount Ling in the scene.

"Tsk tsk, the Three Buddhas have joined forces? Looks like these bald monks have been pushed to the limit."

The Jade Emperor stroked his chin, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. The Buddhist sect had made such a huge commotion this time, even resorting to using their resources. If they truly succeeded in overriding Jiang Liuer's consciousness, wouldn't Su Bai's previous efforts have been in vain?

"Taibai".

"Your subject is here." Venus, understanding the unspoken message, stepped forward.

"Go, secretly investigate," the Jade Emperor said in a low voice, his tone playful. "See if there's any disturbance around Mount Ling. If the Buddhist sect is really up to something big, perhaps... we could give them a little trouble? Of course, don't let Laozi find out it was us."

"Your Majesty is wise, this old minister understands." Venus chuckled and took the order.

……

In the scene, on Mount Ling, the Three Buddhas have entered into meditation, and the vast Buddhist power gathers into a golden ocean, completely enveloping the entire Great Thunderclap Temple.

"The Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand, Open!"

With a low shout from the Buddha, a vast phantom world slowly unfolded, beginning to transcend time and space, locking onto Jiang Liuer, who was reincarnating in the mortal realm.

However, at this critical moment, the Buddha's eyes, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened a crack, and his brows furrowed tightly.

"Damn it... the River Styx?!"

He sensed a terrifying fluctuation emanating from the Netherworld Blood Sea!

It was a pent-up hatred and killing intent, accumulated over countless years, that took advantage of the moment when the three Buddhist leaders were fully engaged in their spellcasting, and unleashed its fangs like a venomous snake. The Styx Ancestor, this ancient villain, had actually made a move at this critical juncture!

"Wait a moment, you two! Something has happened in the Blood Sea! I need to spare some of my attention to suppress it!"

The Buddha gritted his teeth. This was truly a case of misfortune piling upon misfortune! He had to divide his attention between two tasks, maintaining the operation of the Buddhist kingdom while simultaneously mobilizing his magical power to defend against the Styx River's sneak attack, instantly reducing his efficiency.

……

Meanwhile, the screen shifts.

The underworld, at the edge of the sea of ​​blood.

Su Bai stood on a huge reef, gazing thoughtfully at the surging blood waves.

Suddenly, the sea of ​​blood parted to create a path, and a woman dressed in a blood-red gauze dress, with a bewitching and stunningly beautiful face, walked barefoot on the waves.

She carried a strong aura of demonic power, but she was extremely respectful when facing Su Bai.

"Iron Fan of the Asura Clan (not the adopted daughter of Laozi, but a princess of the Styx lineage), greets Marshal Su."

The woman bowed gracefully, her voice soft and sweet, yet carrying an innate arrogance.

Su Bai raised an eyebrow: "The Asura race? One of the Styx Ancestor's people?"

"Indeed." The princess raised her head, her blood-red eyes staring directly at Su Bai. "My father, the Styx Ancestor, learned that the Marshal was implementing new policies in the Underworld and suppressing Buddhism, so he specially ordered me to come here to establish a good relationship with the Marshal."

"Oh? What kind of good karma is this?" Su Bai asked with a half-smile.

"My father is willing to join forces with the Marshal to fight against Buddhism!"

The princess uttered a shocking statement: "Back then, the Buddhist sect forcibly converted my Asura followers, and even established the cycle of reincarnation above the sea of ​​blood, seizing power from my race. This hatred is irreconcilable!"

"Now that the Marshal intends to conquer the West, my father is willing to devote all his strength, even his blood, to assist him! Even..."

The princess paused, then a blood-red jade slip appeared in her hand. "My father knows that the Marshal previously used his divine soul as a catalyst to cleanse the Golden Cicada's Buddhist seal, and fears he might suffer karmic repercussions. He specifically ordered me to deliver the 'Blood God Child' supernatural technique!"

"This method is my father's signature technique, capable of creating 480 million Blood God Child clones. If the Marshal cultivates this method, he can distribute that overwhelming karmic burden across countless Blood God Children! This will be enough to help the Marshal withstand the backlash and remain unharmed!"

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Su Bai's eyes.

This is exactly what he desperately needs right now! Although the Meng Po soup incident was ruthless, the backlash was like a sword hanging over his head, constantly weighing on his mind. If he had the Blood God Child's method, it would truly eliminate his worries!

"What are the conditions?" Su Bai knew very well that the old fox Styx wouldn't do a losing deal.

"My father has only one condition."

The princess's expression turned serious, and her tone became solemn, "When the Marshal attains sainthood and reshapes the cycle of reincarnation, the 'Asura Path' must be completely separated from the Buddhist sphere's oversight! And I, the Netherworld Blood Sea, must be granted complete autonomy!"

"From now on, the Asura race will only venerate the Earthly Way and will not worship the West!"

Upon hearing this, Su Bai's lips curled into an arrogant smile.

"Independence? Autonomy?"

"As long as your knife is sharp and ruthless enough to cut down those bald monks... I, Su Bai, agree to this condition!"

The princess was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately knelt down again: "Marshal, you are indeed decisive!"

As she spoke, she solemnly took out a crystal from her bosom, which exuded a strong bloody smell and seemed to contain a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, and presented it with both hands.

"This is a small token of my father's appreciation—the Blood Sea Soul Crystal."

"The Marshal only needs to crush this crystal to summon an elite army of 100,000 Asuras to aid him in battle, no matter where he is! It will be a fight to the death!"

Su Bai reached out and took the icy, bone-chilling soul crystal, feeling the violent power contained within it, and the golden dragon eyes in his eyes slightly contracted.

With this surprise force, plus the Blood God Child's supernatural powers...

This game is in the bag!