The Primordial Giant Spirit God captures Sun Wukong at the start.

Great Thunder Temple, Hall of Joy.

A middle-aged monk dressed in a white robe, his chest exposed, hurried to the center of the hall. He clasped his hands together in prayer before the lotus flower at the head of the hall and bowed respectfully, saying, "Master, the World-Honored One has issued a decree inviting you to the Heavenly Court!"

On the lotus seat, a bald, burly man with earlobes that reached his shoulders and a belly as round as a ball calmly shifted his buttocks.

Her Buddhist robes were half-open, revealing a hint of pink at her chest.

This person was none other than Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, one of the Seven Immortal Attendants of the Jie Sect.

Now he has converted to Buddhism and become the Buddha of Dipankara.

"Where is the law?"

The white-robed monk handed over the decree.

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha swept his divine sense across the area and then raised an eyebrow.

Such a good thing?

He was just wondering how to find a reason to get involved in the westward journey!

This is like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy!

As for what dangers... what dangers could there be in the Queen Mother of the West's Peach Garden?

In his view, the so-called theft of the entire Peach Garden was nothing more than the Empress's way of "balancing the books"!

Sun Wukong's identity is impressive, but ultimately his strength is too weak to bear the blame.

If he simply goes along with the flow and pins the blame on some unknown ancient powerhouse, he can gain credit for the journey to the west, the Queen Mother of the West will settle the score, and the immortals attending the Peach Banquet will have no reason to be angry! It's a win-win situation!

"Little Joy!"

"You will guard the Hall of Joy well for the Buddha, and when the Buddha returns, he will bestow upon you a great opportunity! Becoming a Bodhisattva of Joy will not be difficult!"

Upon hearing this, the Joyful Arhat was overjoyed and smiled, putting his hands together in prayer, saying, "Thank you, Master! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"This Buddha is off!"

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Heavenly Court, Peach Garden.

Led by Taibai Xingjun, Dingguang Huanxi Buddha arrived at the devastated Peach Garden.

The original 3,600 peach trees are now just a pile of broken branches.

"Buddha, this is the result of that thief's evil deeds!"

"..."

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha subconsciously released his divine sense to scan the area, and then revealed a speechless expression.

No?

There is indeed the aura of Sun Wukong here, but are the peach branches on the ground really remnants of the Immortal Peach Tree?

Why is there not even a trace of innate spiritual energy?

Even if it's fake, it shouldn't be done so casually!

Although I had some complaints in my heart, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as he expected!

Her Highness has long wanted to reclaim the peaches of immortality for herself!

Seeing the speechless expression on Dingguang Huanxi Buddha's face, Taibai Xingjun felt somewhat helpless.

Actually, he didn't want to do things so carelessly, but what could he do when the Empress gave him so little time?

There were a full three thousand six hundred peach trees!

Even if they are just mixed peach trees that only bear fruit once every three thousand years, transplanting them is no small project!

Fortunately, Dipankara Buddha is a wonderful person and probably won't mind such a small detail.

"Cough cough cough!"

"Buddha!"

"This is merely a peach tree that bears fruit once every three thousand years. The real reason Your Highness had to invite you here is within the Immortal Array!"

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha looked Taibai Xingjun up and down with a strange expression.

Everyone says that Buddhist disciples don't need noodles, but Taibai Xingjun isn't a Buddhist disciple either!

How come the dough is thicker than his?

Talent!

How can a bunch of miscellaneous trees that don't even have any magical aura be called peach trees that bear fruit once every three thousand?

Isn't this blatant lying?

Do you really think I'm blind?

You want to go inside the immortal array to see it, right?

Then let's see what other shameless lies you can come up with!

Taibai Jinxing blushed slightly, but feigned composure, saying, "Buddha, please follow me!"

He walked briskly at the front.

Only when he reached the end of the Peach Garden did he take out the Immortal Array Lock bestowed by the Queen Mother of the West.

hum!

The celestial array suddenly opened.

Rumble!

One after another, beams of celestial light rippled outwards.

Soon the two were enveloped in a rich aura of immortality.

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha narrowed his eyes.

Such a rich, ethereal aura!

It really does feel like a fairyland!

He habitually released his divine sense, and the next moment he froze on the spot.

It really is a peach tree!

Not only is it rich in celestial energy and brimming with vitality, but it is also surrounded by three thousand laws.

Is this a peach tree that bears fruit only once every nine thousand years?

But why are there only three trees left in total?

Taibai Xingjun looked at the three bare peach trees in front of him with grief and indignation in his eyes.

"Buddha!"

"That thief not only knocked down all the three-thousand-year-old peach trees, but also stole most of the nine-thousand-year-old peach tree treasured by the Empress, and all the peaches on it were stolen!"

"This is also why Her Majesty had no choice but to summon you!"

"We urge the Buddha to intervene soon, capture the thieves, and retrieve the lost peaches and peach tree for the Empress!"

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha withdrew his divine sense, glanced at Taibai Xingjun who was performing with great enthusiasm, and gave him a look that said, "Do I look like an idiot?"

It's just that the Empress wants to secretly cultivate the remaining trees!

I know!

I understand!

Upon seeing this, Taibai Xingjun became somewhat anxious.

What kind of look is that?

I'm not joking with you!

"We implore Your Majesty to take this matter very seriously, as Her Majesty values ​​it greatly!"

You old man, you're quite the actor!

Dipankara Buddha couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

All you want is for Buddha to find you a reliable 'thief'!

He shook his head, then straightened his face and said seriously, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Huanxi will do everything in her power to help you find the thief!"

After saying that, he once again released his divine sense and carefully explored every corner of the immortal array.

Before long, he showed a puzzled expression.

The Star Lord Taibai was not lying after all!

Besides Sun Wukong's aura, there were indeed other Great Luo Golden Immortals' auras here!

Directed and acted by himself?

Or is there something else?

Dingguang Huanxi Buddha narrowed his eyes.

This aura was indeed that of a Great Luo Immortal, but there was no sign of concealing its cause and effect.

To do this, one must either be fearless or have recently broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!

Or perhaps, through some special means, one forcibly elevates their cultivation level to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm temporarily, possessing strength but lacking corresponding concealment techniques!

Thinking of this, he turned his head and smiled kindly at Venus, "Does Your Excellency have any advice for me?"

Taibai Xingjun raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

So much time has passed, yet the Buddha of Dipankara can still detect the thief's aura so quickly; his methods are truly remarkable!

"To be honest, Your Majesty, there is something strange about this matter!"

"This thief cleverly impersonated the Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court!"

"Therefore, this humble Taoist priest asked Your Majesty to invite the Buddha to investigate!"

Upon hearing this, Dipankara Buddha breathed a sigh of relief.

I knew it!

How could such a good thing just fall into his lap?

So they wanted to use the Buddha's hand to eliminate their rivals!

He had also heard of the Giant Spirit Heavenly King, who had just been promoted by the Heavenly Court.

Originally, he was just a vanguard of the Heavenly Court, with a cultivation level of only the peak of the Profound Immortal realm. However, he rose to prominence during the suppression of Sun Wukong, demonstrating the strength of the late Golden Immortal realm. This directly attracted the Jade Emperor's attention, allowing him to be promoted to the position of Heavenly King!

Was he promoted too quickly, thus incurring public wrath?

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

He's just a minor Heavenly King!

Presumably His Majesty the Jade Emperor would not turn against Buddhism because of this!

Having ascertained the truth, Dipankara Buddha became even more composed, saying, "Don't worry, I'll take care of this!"