The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 508: The Imminent Battle! Gatlin's Frustration - Novel Cool

Chapter 508: The Imminent Battle! Gatlin's Frustration

Chapter 508: The Imminent Battle! Gatlin's Frustration

"Indeed."

Luo Feng nodded in agreement, but then added, "However, it would be best if we could avoid a full-scale war."

"A battle of this magnitude would result in countless lives lost. I wonder how many Immortals will perish in this conflict... Sigh."

"That's true."

Ba Ba Ta wasn't as cold-hearted as he seemed. After a moment, he continued, "By the way, we've established a basic communication system with our sect."

"Oh?!"

Luo Feng's face lit up with joy. "We can communicate with them?!"

Ba Ba Ta nodded. "I guess you could say that."

"What do you mean by 'I guess'?" Luo Feng blinked, feeling a bit confused.

"Let me explain."

Ba Ba Ta scratched his head. "We can communicate, but the efficiency is... well, due to the vast distance and to avoid detection by the Machine Race, I can only transmit one-thousandth of a byte of information at a time."

"Even with that, it will take about a month to convey a message."

"Even with a unique 'code' between me and my main body, allowing us to understand each other's intentions with minimal content, it would still take half a year to transmit a complete sentence."

Luo Feng: "..."

"Well, at least we can communicate, but with a half-year delay."

He didn't blame Ba Ba Ta for this limitation; only those who truly understood the vastness of the Immortal Realm would know how challenging it was.

Moreover, they had to avoid detection and tracking by the Machine Race, and Ba Ba Ta had already achieved the seemingly impossible by establishing this communication.

"It will take half a year."

Ba Ba Ta sighed. "A round trip will take almost a year."

"Just now, we received some news from home."

"Oh? What news?"

"To put it simply, several of your fellow disciples who are currently outside, including Long Ao Jiao, were attacked by Thirteenth Realm assassins."

Luo Feng's expression changed.

"But don't worry, your Master is very powerful. He intervened and saved them all, slaying all the Thirteenth Realm attackers. The matter has been resolved."

"I'm more curious about..."

"You."

Ba Ba Ta changed the subject. "Even Long Ao Jiao, a disciple of Lan Yue Sect, was attacked. Why were you spared?"

"With the capabilities of those Immortal cultivators, if they could attack the others simultaneously, they should have included you as well."

"Then..."

"Is it possible that someone also came to assassinate you, but since we're hiding within the Mechanical Giant City, they couldn't carry out the attack and gave up?"

"!"

Luo Feng frowned. "That's very likely."

"We need to be cautious about this. When we leave, we must be on guard."

"As for other matters, there's nothing significant."

"The sect is developing as usual, and currently, we have our people in three of the Four Great Walls."

"Oh?"

"You and I are outside the Infinite Great Wall."

"The Three Leaf Senior Apprentice in the Sword Qi Great Wall... Brother?"

"And Ya Ya Senior Apprentice, who recently arrived at the Vast Tranquility Great Wall."

"Is that so?"

Luo Feng slowly nodded. "The Vast Tranquility Great Wall... it's suitable for Ya Ya Senior Apprentice. After all, it's surrounded by demons."

As they were chatting, a message arrived from the Mechanical Giant City.

The content was... the Machine Race was about to launch a large-scale surprise attack, and all trash stations were to prepare accordingly! Luo Feng's lips twitched as he looked at Ba Ba Ta. "You jinxed it."

Ba Ba Ta couldn't help but laugh. "This..."

"I don't want this either."

He quickly corrected himself. "No, I do want it!"

"But, my words don't really matter in this situation."

"I know."

Luo Feng sighed. "I just don't know how many will perish in this battle."

"Isn't this the very reason for our existence?" Ba Ba Ta's tone shifted. "Our current role is to be 'insiders' and help the Infinite Great Wall."

"Do you have any ideas?"

"This..."

Ba Ba Ta scratched his head. "Not yet."

Luo Feng: "..."

"Let's send the message first and at least give the Infinite Great Wall some time to prepare."

"Since it's a surprise attack, the difference between being prepared and unprepared will be significant!"

"Yes, let's send the message first, and we can figure out the rest gradually."

Ba Ba Ta immediately began to operate, secretly transmitting the message to the Infinite Great Wall.

"Done!"

"Although it will take some time, they will definitely receive the message if nothing unexpected happens. We can minimize unnecessary losses, and it's already remarkable that we can play this role."

"After all, it's unprecedented!"

"That's true, but what I'm worried about now is another issue. What if..."

Ba Ba Ta was taken aback. "Why wouldn't they believe it?"

"Because..."

"Human nature."

Luo Feng found it hard to explain.

After all, humans are incredibly complex beings.

The person they had previously communicated with from the Infinite Great Wall wasn't a high-ranking member; at most, they were a mid-level official.

How much influence could a mid-level official have? It was even possible that if they believed the message and reported it, others might intervene, claiming it was fake news or even accusing them of being 'traitors'. It wasn't impossible that this message could be used to lure the Infinite Great Wall into a trap.

As for who might do such a thing...

Those who considered themselves clever, those with grudges against the sect, potential real traitors... the possibilities were endless.

Whether they could achieve their goal or not was truly uncertain.

However, Luo Feng didn't dwell on this matter for too long.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate.

He wasn't a savior but merely a newcomer to this world who had just embarked on the path of cultivation. How could he handle so much?

Doing what he could was already commendable.

...

Mu Chen officially began his cultivation journey.

His path, Lin Fan, was not 'designated', but rather, he was allowed to choose it himself.

And he directly obtained conditions that none of his fellow disciples, brothers, and sisters had ever possessed. The entire Scripture Pavilion was opened for him, and all the invincible techniques and methods were available for his selection!

It wasn't that Lin Fan was particularly fond of them.

But rather...

Now, he had these conditions!

Before, they were 'poor' and had no choice. Even if they brought out all the good things, it was still the same.

Especially when Xiao Ling'er joined, what did Lan Yue Sect have?

Only the Earth Core Demon Fire could be considered a treasure.

Invincible techniques and methods?

He didn't even dare to think about it!

Now, times have changed, and for those who came later, if the conditions could keep up, they would naturally be provided.

And Mu Chen did not disappoint his name.

A genius!

A genius who had never fallen!

His cultivation speed was a thousand miles a day, and all kinds of methods and techniques, in his hands, as long as he chose them and was interested, he could quickly enter, master, and achieve minor success.

In terms of pure cultivation speed, although he couldn't compare to the Monkey, there were few who could match him.

Moreover, Mu Chen was still young and didn't need to go out to gain experience. He only needed to seclude himself and cultivate.

......

Two flowers bloom, each representing a branch.

West of the Three Thousand Continents.

In the land of dozens of continents, it was controlled by the Buddhist Sect.

A golden temple towered in the sky, its Buddhist radiance shining down, illuminating the land of dozens of continents.

And where this Buddhist light shone, it was all Buddha land, also known as the Western Heaven.

The land of the Western Heaven was free from evil and bathed in the light of Buddha.

Originally, the land of the Western Heaven was much larger.

For example, the original Western Niu He Continent was part of the Western Heaven.

But in recent years, the land illuminated by the Buddhist light has been shrinking, and the territory of the Western Heaven has been diminishing.

This has led to rumors spreading throughout the Immortal World.

Some say that the Buddhist Sect's strength is declining day by day, and it is no longer sufficient to protect its believers and territory.

Others say that evil forces are flourishing, pressing closer and closer, forcing the Buddhist Sect to retreat.

There are also those who say that a big shot is making a move, that the Buddhist Sect is gathering strength, preparing for a counterattack...

But it's all just 'talk'.

No one knows the exact situation, only that the Great Thunder Sound Temple, suspended high in the sky and illuminating the dozens of continents, still exists and remains shining.

......

At this moment, inside the Great Thunder Sound Temple.

Many Buddhas have temporarily left, leaving only one Buddha, facing the void with his back to the sentient beings.

Not long after, under the guidance of a monk, Gatlin arrived.

A few days ago, he had entered the Thirteenth Realm.

Of course, it wasn't just his own doing.

Back then, he was led by a Buddha from the upper realm. At that time, he was already in the Tenth Realm.

However, he only had a strand of remnant soul.

After that.

They used the power of sentient beings' wishes, incense offerings, and wait for death?

With the help of various treasures, Gatlin was almost fully resurrected, and he had already reached the Twelfth Realm.

Over the years, he familiarized himself with his realm and cultivation while continuing to cultivate.

Thanks to the superior cultivation conditions in the upper realm and the almost endless resources provided by the Buddhist Sect, he finally broke through to the Thirteenth Realm some time ago.

But...

Even with such superior conditions, Gatlin wasn't happy.

It's not just a matter of being happy or unhappy.

Rather, he always felt something was amiss.

Although he was a strong cultivator in the lower realm and was actually dedicated to the Buddhist Sect, to say that he was a good monk was a stretch!

He never refused wine, meat, or beauties...

It's understandable that an upper realm cultivator valued him and brought him up.

But after all these years, he had never been summoned by a powerful cultivator. Instead, various resources were directly provided, and his current physical body was even a 'Golden Body'! Its value was immeasurable.

With such superior conditions, why?

In Gatlin's eyes, it was as if he was an ordinary-looking, middle-class, average student, and a good-for-nothing person... In short, he was unremarkable, and if thrown into a crowd, no one would give him a second glance.

He was walking along just fine when suddenly, a girl with a perfect figure, perfect looks, an academic genius, the daughter of a wealthy family, and the most perfect school flower in history approached him. She even expressed her desire to marry him and support him.

Most importantly, she had a good personality!

And she didn't ask for anything in return!

It seemed like a great deal, right?

This heavenly fortune and good luck had finally come to him.

But...

You've got to think about it, why?

Why treat him so well?

What makes you worthy of such treatment?

What's so special about you?

Is there anything?

Gatlin has asked himself countless times over the years, "Do I have it?"

Yes, he does!

A transmigrator!

Aside from this attribute, Gatlin couldn't think of any advantage he had over others.

Talent?

Among the monks in the Immortal World, there are many better than him.

Personality?

Buddha nature? Don't even talk about it.

He didn't even believe these words himself.

So, he felt apprehensive and uneasy.

Because when someone or some force treats you exceptionally well for no reason, and it's so special that you can't find a second one like it...

Then you'd better be careful.

If you have no strengths, they're not interested in your 'outward appearance', and you have no inner qualities.

Then, what they want must be...

Your life!

Or his identity as a transmigrator, and...

Today, he was finally summoned.

They wanted...

Perhaps, the truth would soon be revealed.

Gatlin pressed his palms together and bowed slightly, "Amitabha."

"Well done, Gatlin."

The Buddha didn't turn around, facing the void. "Gatlin, you've been diligently cultivating. Have you gotten used to it?"

"..."

Gatlin sat cross-legged on the ground, his legs spread wide. "I'm used to it, very used to it."

"The only thing missing is meat and women."

"It's a bit dull."

He didn't mince his words.

Acting?

What kind of act is this?

Even a fool knows they have ulterior motives.

Moreover, I've always been like this in the mortal realm.

Even if they truly have no schemes or hidden intentions, I'm just being myself. What's wrong with that?

"You're so straightforward."

The Buddha smiled but didn't reprimand him.

This made Gatlin even more cautious.

He had just spoken those words in front of the Buddha, and the Buddha didn't seem to care?

Wow!

This attempt at probing seemed to have backfired.

"Don't overthink it."

The Buddha spoke, "I called you here just to chat."

"Also, do you know about the current situation in the Western Paradise?"

"..." Gatlin nodded, "I know a little. It's gradually weakening."

Clearly, the crucial part was about to come.

"Do you know why?"

Gatlin shook his head.

"That's because we, the Buddhist Sect, are destined to face this tribulation."

"Alas."

With a long sigh, the Buddha continued, "The past is too distant and complicated to explain in three days and three nights, so I won't bore you with the details."

"But now, our Buddhist Sect is in the midst of this tribulation, and we're struggling to survive."

"The only way out is for the Buddhist teachings to spread to the East, gathering countless believers, the power of faith, and incense offerings to overcome this calamity."

"But..."

"This difficulty is hard to describe."

"And you are the only variable."

"You are the only possibility."

Garlin Bodhisattva's expression remained unchanged as he stared intently at the Buddha's back, waiting for the next words.

Seeing that Gatlin didn't respond, the Buddha didn't say more and continued, "Only you can change the current situation."

"Restore the glory of our Buddhist Sect."

"And let the Buddhist light shine upon the Three Thousand Continents."

"Therefore..."

Gatlin's lips twitched slightly, "Go on, what do you want me to do?"

He understood.

It was clear that they wanted him to take on a task.

As expected, they had an agenda.

But...

What exactly was their goal? He needed to find out.

"It's embarrassing to say."

The Buddha sighed lightly, "According to my deductions and investigations with several ancient Buddhas..."

"You need to enter the cycle of reincarnation."

"Reincarnate in the extreme east as a devout monk, journey westward, seek the true scriptures, spread the Buddhist teachings, and help our Buddhist faith reach the Three Thousand Continents..."

Garlin Bodhisattva: "???!”

"Σ(⊙▽⊙"a?!”

He was shocked and confused.

What the hell...

This didn't seem right at all!

What was going on here?

Wait, hold on! Let me hear more!

"Reincarnate as a monk?"

Gatlin asked in surprise, "Shouldn't I have considerable strength?"

"After all, the journey westward is countless miles long. Even with my current cultivation, it would take tens of thousands of years to fly there if I'm not allowed to use teleportation arrays."

"Maybe even longer?"

"..."

"You're wrong!"

Gatlin: "??? Wrong?"

"Could it take hundreds of thousands of years?"

"I mean, you misunderstood."

The Buddha's voice was calm, showing no emotion, "Since you're seeking the true scriptures and saving the world, you must take it step by step and walk all the way to the Western Paradise."

"Otherwise, if you just fly there, how can you save the world?"

"???!”

Garlin Bodhisattva's sense of unease intensified.

This...

Something was off!

They wanted me to be Tang Sanzang? Are they kidding me?! He frowned, "It might take countless years to reach the Western Paradise."

"But, it's not impossible."

He continued to probe, "However, along the way, you'll need to spread the scriptures and save the world, and you'll likely face countless tribulations."

"You must have sufficient strength; otherwise, you might not even take a few steps before someone kills you, leaving not even your bones."

But the Buddha shook his head, "You're wrong again."

Gatlin: "..."

"Wrong again?!"

He was baffled.

"Since you're saving the world and spreading the Buddhist teachings, you can't be high and mighty." The Buddha spoke softly, "There are many cultivators in the Three Thousand Continents, but even more are ordinary people."

"Therefore, you must have no cultivation and live among them as an ordinary person."

"You must use love to save the world."

"So..." Garlin Bodhisattva's lips twitched, "I'm an ordinary person without strength?"

"Exactly."

The Buddha nodded.

Garlin Bodhisattva narrowed his eyes, speechless.

What the hell!

They said I wouldn't be Tang Sanzang? But...

What are you thinking?

Who am I? Gatlin!

A monk who indulges in wine and women, a rogue monk! I was a gangster in my previous life.

A bad guy!

Me, Tang Sanzang? No way, I'm nothing like him! Are they kidding me?! He furrowed his brows, pointing out the unreasonable parts, "How can an ordinary person ensure their safety?"

"Spreading the teachings and religious disputes are life-and-death matters. I might not even make it a thousand miles before my bones turn to dust, let alone cross the Three Thousand Continents?"

"We, the Buddhist Sect, have made arrangements."

The Buddha smiled slightly, thinking that Gatlin highly approved of this task but had some doubts, so he explained in detail, "Along the way, we've made most of the necessary preparations."

"Although there will be tribulations, they are not real tribulations but exist to spread our Buddhist teachings."

"Also, we've arranged for several disciples for you..."

"These disciples are quite capable and have influential backgrounds."

"When the time comes..."

Garlin Bodhisattva: "..."

Damn!

It's really a version of Journey to the West, and it's almost identical!

(End of Chapter)

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