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

The scene faded, and the underworld fell into a deathly silence.

Laozi stood there, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

His original plan was to have Su Bai reincarnate and become a part of the West, thus sharing in the merits of the Journey to the West.

But who could have imagined that this deduction would lead to the downfall of the West?!

The Buddha was killed, Mount Ling was destroyed, and the Buddhist kingdom was reduced to ruins!

Then wouldn't all of Taiqing's plans over the years have been in vain?!

"Damn it..." Laozi gritted his teeth, "This wicked dragon cannot be allowed to live!"

His eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he raised his hand, gathering terrifying saintly power to completely annihilate Su Bai!

"Since reincarnation is impossible, then let us vanish into nothingness!"

When a sage is angry, the heavens and earth change color!

The entire underworld trembled under this oppressive force!

Yama and Ksitigarbha were terrified, their faces turning deathly pale. This was the work of a sage!

But just then—

"stop!"

A crisp sound rang out.

Princess Iron Fan stood in front of Su Bai, staring directly at Laozi!

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Lingxiao Palace

All the immortals and gods were stunned.

"Has Princess Iron Fan gone mad?" Taibai Jinxing exclaimed. "That's Laozi! The incarnation of a sage!"

"How dare she, a mere princess of the Rakshasa clan, obstruct a saint?" Nezha exclaimed incredulously.

But the next moment, Princess Iron Fan's words shocked everyone.

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In the underworld

Princess Iron Fan looked at Laozi and said coldly, "Father, after reading your divination, I understand now."

"Understand what?" Laozi frowned.

"When you saved me back then, it wasn't out of genuine compassion, but rather to make me repay the karmic debt for the destruction of the Rakshasa clan in the West, right?"

Princess Iron Fan's voice was calm, but her eyes were full of disappointment and sorrow.

Lao Jun remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Since you understand, then step aside."

"I won't allow it," Princess Iron Fan shook her head. "If my godfather wants to kill him today, then kill me too."

"What did you say?!" Lao Jun's expression changed.

"I say, if my godfather kills him today, I will die too!" Princess Iron Fan declared resolutely. "Without me, how will the West repay the karmic debt to the Rakshasa clan? My godfather's scheme will have failed!"

boom!

These words caused an uproar throughout the entire underworld!

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Lingxiao Palace

Buddha suddenly stood up, his expression changing drastically!

"Oh no!" Guanyin Bodhisattva exclaimed, "If Princess Iron Fan dies, the karmic consequences for the Rakshasa clan..."

"It's impossible to repay!" Ksitigarbha's face turned deathly pale. "If the karma accumulated from the Western Extermination of the Rakshasa Clan cannot be resolved, the West will never be able to prosper!"

The Buddha's expression shifted unpredictably.

In the past, the West destroyed the Rakshasa clan in order to rise to power. Although it gained a lot of resources and territory, it also carried an enormous burden of karma.

If these karmic burdens are not resolved, the great prosperity of the West will be greatly hindered, and may even trigger a backlash from the Heavenly Dao!

Therefore, they kept Princess Iron Fan alive so that they could repay this karmic debt through her in the future.

But now, Princess Iron Fan is actually threatening suicide?

"No! We absolutely cannot let her die!" Buddha exclaimed urgently.

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In the underworld

Laozi looked at Princess Iron Fan, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Are you really going to risk your life for this wicked dragon?"

"It's not a gamble," Princess Iron Fan shook her head, "it's because I'm willing."

"Foolish!" Laozi sneered.

But he ultimately did not make another move.

Because Princess Iron Fan was right; if she died, the West's scheme would be a complete failure.

If the West fails to prosper, then all his plans over the years will have been in vain.

Just then—

"Buddha!" ​​Ksitigarbha suddenly knelt down, "This dragon, we in the West will protect it!"

boom!

Everyone was shocked when they heard this!

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Lingxiao Palace

The immortals and gods were dumbfounded.

"The West... wants to protect Su Bai?" Venus was incredulous.

"You were going to kill him just now, but now you're going to protect him?" Nezha was also dumbfounded.

The Buddha took a deep breath and slowly nodded: "Indeed, this dragon, the Western Paradise will protect it."

He looked at Laozi and said in a deep voice, "Brother Daoist, this dragon has a karmic connection with the West. I ask that you grant me this favor."

Laozi sneered: "Face? What right do you Westerners have to talk to me about face?"

"Then let's talk about interests," Buddha said bluntly. "Brother Dao wants the West to prosper and share in the merit and fortune. But if this dragon dies, Princess Iron Fan will inevitably follow. At that time, the karmic debts of the Rakshasa clan will be unpayable. How can the West prosper then? How can your scheme be realized?"

Lao Jun remained silent.

The Buddha was right.

If Su Bai dies and Princess Iron Fan dies as well, the rise of the West will be hindered, and all his plans over the years will be in vain.

But if we release Su Bai...

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Just then, a burst of laughter rang out.

The Jade Emperor jumped out!

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Lingxiao Palace

The Jade Emperor laughed so hard he almost fell over: "The West wants to protect this dragon? Excellent, very excellent!"

He looked at Buddha and sneered, "So what if you Westerners protect it? This dragon is now in the Underworld, and the Underworld is under the jurisdiction of my Heavenly Court!"

"What do you want to say?" Buddha frowned.

"I want to say, this dragon has no affinity with your Western world!" the Jade Emperor declared firmly. "Even if we don't allow him to reincarnate, my Heavenly Court will not release him!"

All the immortals and gods were stunned.

Is the Jade Emperor... going against the West?

"Great Heavenly Venerable, what do you mean by this?" Buddha's face darkened.

"It means nothing," the Jade Emperor shrugged. "This dragon has rendered great service to my Heavenly Court, so naturally I can't let him die in vain. Since the West wants to protect him, that's perfect; it means he still has value. My Heavenly Court wants such a talent!"

"You..." Buddha's face turned ashen with anger.

But the Jade Emperor was right. Su Bai is now in the underworld, which is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court.

If the Heavenly Court doesn't release them, the West really has no way to do anything.

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In the underworld

Lao Jun watched all this and sneered.

"Don't be impatient."

His voice wasn't loud, but it silenced everyone.

"Gentlemen, there's no need to rush," Laozi said calmly. "Since you all want this dragon, why not take another look?"

"Look again? Look at what?" the Jade Emperor asked, puzzled.

"Let's see what happens if this dragon doesn't reincarnate." A profound meaning flashed in Laozi's eyes. "If the outcome of not reincarnating is beneficial to us, then we can naturally let it go. But if the outcome of not reincarnating is still disruptive to the overall situation..."

He didn't continue, but his meaning was already quite clear.

If even without reincarnation, he would still disrupt the overall situation, then Su Bai must die!

Buddha and the Jade Emperor exchanged a glance, both understanding Laozi's meaning.

"Very well," Buddha nodded, "then let us continue the deduction."

The Jade Emperor remained silent, pondering in his heart that he would keep Su Bai in Heaven no matter what.

Lao Jun sneered and activated his divination technique once more.

"Since that's the case, then let this old man see what kind of waves this wicked dragon will stir up if it doesn't reincarnate!"

He wanted to see what would happen if Su Bai didn't reincarnate!