rainy night.

Li Ziye stayed in the East Courtyard of the Imperial Academy for a long time.

The two people, one old and one young, did not talk about business, but just chatted about some past events. Laughter could be heard from time to time, and they looked so relaxed and warm.

It seems that nothing has changed.

However, everything has actually changed.

After the Confucian leader ascended to heaven, the ambitious people in the world lost their last shackles. The human race was in civil strife, the demons in the north, the underworld in the south, and the calamity of the gods, which had been temporarily resolved but no one knew if it would come again. This world was like the darkness before our eyes, without a single ray of light to be seen.

Peace has undoubtedly become a thing of the past.

"Master, from now on, I may not come again for a long time." In the courtyard, under the withered apricot tree, Li Ziye looked at the lifeless courtyard in front of him and said softly.

"Are you going on a long journey?" Faju asked with concern.

"That's it."

Li Ziye nodded and said, "The troubled times have come, I should do something."

"Alright."

Fa Ru nodded gently and said, "I am also planning to send my disciples to the northern border recently to guard against the demon tribe's southward migration."

"Who leads the team?" Li Ziye asked.

"Forget the words."

Fa Ru replied, "In a few days, Shu Ru will also come over."

Li Ziye was silent for a moment, then reminded, "Qingqing has reached the Double Flower Realm. No one can stop her except the scholar. Even though Qingqing doesn't like killing, on the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and there are many things that are beyond one's control."

"I understand."

Fa Ru sighed, "It's just that the grudge between the human race and the demon race cannot be resolved without a war."

"My current identity is not suitable for participating in this war, so I will not get involved for the time being."

Li Ziye said, "However, there is one person who will have a strong influence on this battlefield."

Having said this, Li Ziye stopped talking because everyone knew who this person was.

"Son of Buddha, Tripitaka!" Faru responded.

"good."

Li Ziye said seriously, "Although Qingqing is a great leader, he will not give up the war with the human race just because of the little monk. However, there needs to be a bridge between the human race and the demon race to move towards peace, and this person is the little monk."

After hearing what the little guy said, Fa Ru looked thoughtful and said, "The righteousness of Buddha is beyond doubt. The only question is whether this war can turn from war to peace as we expected. I am worried that once the war between the two tribes begins, hatred will continue to accumulate, and the situation is likely to get further out of control, and eventually turn from a dispute over resources into an endless war of genocide."

Throughout history, many wars were started because of a trivial matter. As casualties increased and hatred accumulated, in the end, both sides became completely blood-thirsty and fought to the death!

This is the most terrifying thing about war.

"I have also thought about your concerns, Master. However, none of us can make the decision on this matter. We can only take it one step at a time."

Li Ziye responded, looking towards the Buddhist country in the distance, and continued, "Speaking of the little monk, he seems to be still fighting with the monks in Qingdeng Temple. It has been several days."

That little bald donkey is really persistent. Is he planning to stay in the Buddha's country until the New Year?

"The Buddhist seems to have been searching for the trace of that demon."

Fa Ru explained, "Before this, after Mara escaped, he disappeared. It is very likely that he possessed a monk on Foshan Mountain. After so many days, it is about time for the Buddhist disciples to find him."

Just as the two mentioned the little monk, above Foshan, Sanzang was sitting cross-legged on a black lotus, holding Buddhist beads, chanting mantras, with demonic fire surging around his body, burning the monks of the Buddhist kingdom day after day.

"Amitabha!"

It was unknown how much time had passed, but on the black lotus, Sanzang chanted the Buddha's name softly, then opened his eyes, and a cold look flashed in his gaze.

His uncle's.

Finally found!

If he can’t find it, he will really have to spend the New Year here!

I really didn't expect that the person possessed by Demon would be him.

It's really a changing world!

While thinking, Sanzang waved his hand to put away the black lotus, his figure dropped from the sky, and walked towards the Qingdeng Temple below.

In the Qingdeng Temple, the monks who had been burned by the evil fire for many days were now extremely weak. Only the Qingdeng Buddha and the old monk Kongdu were still able to hold on thanks to their powerful cultivation.

"The villain!"

In the temple, the Green Lamp Buddha saw Sanzang walking towards him, so he held on to his body and urged the green lamp to fight to the death.

At the side, old monk Kongdu also staggered to his feet, with a look of anger on his face, ready to die together with the monster in front of him.

However, things are different now. In Sanzang's eyes, the two old monks no longer pose any threat, and he has even lost interest in revenge.

Two Buddhas blocked the way, but Sanzang ignored them. His demonic aura surged and he directly pushed the two away.

"Evil disciple, what are you going to do!?"

Ten steps away, Qingdeng Buddha managed to steady himself, and shouted angrily at the evil disciple in front of him who was ignoring them.

"Amitabha."

Sanzang smiled faintly and said, "Master, don't be impatient. Later, I will ask you what you are going to do!"

After saying this, Sanzang walked between the two people and continued walking forward.

Soon, Sanzang stopped in front of the familiar figure and said with a smile, "Big Brother Fahai, no, I should call you Mara now. It's been nearly half a month, and I finally found you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sanzang slapped Fahai's forehead with his palm without mercy.

At the critical moment, powerful demonic energy burst out from Fahai's body and he quickly retreated ten feet away.

The astonishing scene shocked everyone present.

In the Qingdeng Temple, Qingdeng Buddha and Old Monk Kongdu were also shocked when they saw this result.

Mara, is on Fahai?

"Master, Master Kongdu, why don't you quickly exorcise the demons?"

Sanzang looked at the elder brother Fahai who was possessed by Mara in front of him, and urged him with a smile, "Or do you still believe that Mara is your Buddha?"

When Qingdeng Buddha and Old Monk Kongdu heard Sanzang's questioning, their faces changed again and again.

"This is?"

At the same time, in the East Courtyard of the Imperial Academy, Faru noticed movement coming from the direction of Foshan and looked surprised.

Mara, possessed Fahai?

This result is really unexpected.

"interesting."

At the side, under the apricot tree, Li Ziye showed a cold smile on his face and said, "Now, it depends on what choice Qingdeng Temple makes."

At the beginning, after Sanzang was assimilated into the demon clan by Qingqing, the monks in the Buddhist kingdom wanted to get rid of the little monk as soon as possible.

Among them, the ones with the toughest attitudes were the Green Lamp Buddha and Fahai.

Now that Fahai is possessed by Mara, can they treat each other equally?

At this moment, on Foshan, Fahai, who was possessed by the devil, saw that his identity was exposed, and without saying a word, he turned around and ran away.

"Master Fahai."

Seeing this, Sanzang swung the Buddhist beads in his hand, which turned into a net to block the Buddha Mountain. He said calmly, "I am here, you can't run away!"