The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 509: Farewell Gatlin! Lin Fan's Creation of the Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions - Novel Cool

Chapter 509: Farewell Gatlin! Lin Fan's Creation of the Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions

Chapter 509: Farewell Gatlin! Lin Fan's Creation of the Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions

"So, here's the issue."

He sighed, "How long can an ordinary person live? How can they possibly traverse this endless journey?"

"Isn't this a contradiction?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

"We've already made arrangements."

"As a reincarnated high monk of the Buddhist Sect, you will naturally receive the protection of our Buddha. What's a mere lifespan compared to that?"

"Alright, alright!"

So, this is how it's going to be, huh?

Damn, not only do they want me to be Tang Sanzang, but they're also making me take on an upgraded version of the Journey to the West!

The map is countless times larger, and the oppressing atmosphere is maxed out from the start?

What's this nonsense?

Am I supposed to endure this suffering?

Just thinking about being a miserable Tang Sanzang, constantly getting captured by monsters, and only being able to call for Wukong when in trouble is infuriating!

That's even worse than killing myself!

Gatlin remained silent.

I thought he was worried or found it inappropriate.

The Buddha continued, "You don't need to worry about any of this. Our Buddhist Sect has made thorough preparations, and there won't be any unexpected problems."

"Moreover, by the end of this journey, you will have fulfilled your destiny."

"At that time, we will personally support you in becoming the Buddha!"

"Not only that..."

"Indeed, our Buddhist followers are spread across the Three Thousand Continents, and our faith and incense offerings will surpass the present, reaching an unprecedented peak of prosperity!"

"Your value as a Buddha will be unparalleled."

Then, he changed the topic, "You're one of us, and I won't deceive you."

"As the saying goes, humans strive for a breath, and Buddhas strive for a stick of incense."

"Only when you become the Buddha will you truly be free, and then you can do as you wish..."

Gatlin was taken aback, "Buddha, I don't understand what you mean."

The Buddha: "..."

"What do you think a Buddha is?"

He sighed, "In the end, it's all about interests."

"Moreover, you already understand this, so why pretend to be ignorant?"

Gatlin raised his eyebrows but remained silent.

He already understood the logic behind it.

Do you really think the Buddhist Sect is solely dedicated to helping others? That's absurd!

In the end, it's all about self-interest.

It's all about personal gain.

But these words are never spoken openly, especially by the Buddhas themselves.

Yet, he had just said it outright.

What does this mean? It means there's no room for negotiation! I have to go, whether I like it or not.

Otherwise... well.

If I'm not killed, I'll be imprisoned and never see anyone else again. I have no choice.

But...

Gatlin really didn't want to be Tang Sanzang.

What am I supposed to do?

This is a headache!

Perhaps the only thing I can do now is buy some time.

The Art of Delay!

He pondered for a moment, "This matter... is of great importance and concerns the future of our Buddhist Sect."

"I'm not sure if I'm up for the task. Can the Buddha give me some time to consider?"

"It's only right to think it over carefully."

The Buddha smiled faintly, "I can give you three days to think it over. How does that sound?"

"After all..."

"Reincarnation, rebirth, and growing up all take time."

"It's not easy to delay for too long."

Three days?

What can I do in three days? It'll pass by in the blink of an eye. He was speechless.

But he understood that this was the Buddha's 'final warning,' and he could only agree, "I'll consider it carefully as soon as possible."

After leaving the Great Thunder Sound Temple, Gatlin's expression remained unchanged.

But inside, he was cursing furiously.

This is so unfair! It's outrageous! But...

I have no choice.

If I don't obey, I'll be silenced.

"So, Tang Sanzang, it's definitely me."

"From reincarnation to rebirth as 'Tang Sanzang,' I have no choice but to comply."

"The only opportunity I have is after reincarnation."

"But..."

"After reincarnation, to ensure the success of their plan, they will undoubtedly monitor me in secret."

"So, it's still difficult."

"Sigh..."

"What should I do?"

He rubbed his shiny forehead, "If I truly become an ordinary person, and when faced with trouble, I can only call for 'Wukong, Wukong'?"

"That's even worse than killing me."

Whether in my past life or this life, I, Gatlin, have never endured such treatment. In my past life, even without 'superpowers,' I was still a tough guy, easily handling ordinary people.

No ordinary person would dare to show off in front of me. That's asking for trouble!

In this life...

I, Gatlin, may not be much in the upper realm, but in the Xianwu Continent, I'm a well-known figure.

I dominated an era! And now, you want me to be Tang Sanzang in my next life?!

"..."

"This can't happen!"

"I need to find a solution."

"Being Tang Sanzang is fine, but I can't be like the real Tang Sanzang, who had no memories of his past life as Jin Chanzi and became weak and incompetent..."

"I need to retain my memories."

"With my memories, I can cultivate again."

"Then..."

"Which monster won't be wary of me? I'll crush anyone who dares to mess with me."

"But, to hide from the Buddhist Sect's surveillance, retain my memories, and cultivate under their watch without being discovered..."

"That's difficult."

"How can I achieve this?"

"..."

He returned to his residence, pondering the situation, and realized he had no solution.

"Is there anyone who can help me?"

He thought deeply again and found that the only person who might be able to help him was Lin Fan!

"I recently heard that Lin Fan has already ascended and established the Moon Embrace Sect."

"Perhaps he can give me some advice?"

"..."

"Go find Lin Fan!"

Gatlin was truly at a loss.

He really didn't want to burden Lin Fan and the Moon Embrace Sect with this problem.

But...

Other than discussing it with Lin Fan, another transmigrator, he couldn't think of anyone else who could help him.

So, this is the only way.

"However, even if I go to find Lin Fan, I need to prepare in advance and ensure the safety of Lin Fan and the Moon Embrace Sect to the greatest extent possible."

"So..."

"..."

He hurriedly ran back to the Great Thunder Sound Temple and met with the Buddha.

"Have you thought this through?"

"Buddha, I am filled with doubts in my heart, unsure if I am up to the task. Therefore, I want to go out and explore, perhaps I can find the answer."

"I'll give you three days. After three days, I'll return and tell you my decision. How does that sound?"

The Buddha pondered for a moment and then nodded: "Good!"

Gatlin thanked him: "Thank you, Buddha."

"However, the Three Thousand Continents are quite dangerous, and it's not safe for me to go out alone. To ensure the success of the plan, I'll leave a part of my True Spirit for you to watch over."

"The True Spirit is indestructible. Even if I make a mistake outside, I can rely on the True Spirit to reincarnate and not hinder the grand plan of the Buddhist Sect."

After saying this, he voluntarily handed over his True Spirit to the Buddha.

The Buddha accepted it: "You're thoughtful."

Gatlin clasped his hands together: "Amitabha, disciple takes his leave."

"..."

Then, he set off on a long journey.

After leaving the Western Heaven through a teleportation array, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

"I understand."

Both parties understood the situation.

If he didn't hand over his True Spirit to the Buddha for safekeeping, the other party would surely worry that he would run away and send someone to monitor him.

But if they sent someone to monitor him, Lin Fan would be exposed.

Moreover, it was almost impossible for him to 'succeed'.

By handing over his True Spirit, he couldn't escape their 'control', and being monitored...

Naturally, there was no need for that.

As for the Buddha's words 'you're thoughtful', was it praise or mockery?

Perhaps, it was the latter?

In his opinion, no matter what, he couldn't escape the palm of the Buddha's hand?

He smiled at himself, lowered his head, and continued on his journey.

"Buddha."

"Does Gatlin... not need me to follow him?"

"There's no need." The Buddha remained calm and serene when asked by his disciple.

"Believe in Gatlin Bodhisattva."

"He is the future of the Buddhist Sect."

Bodhisattva: "..."

What a thing to say.

Isn't this a heartless thing to do? Clearly, the True Spirit is in your hands, and he can't escape...

"Yes, Buddha."

"..."

"Eh?!"

Lin Fan's face lit up with joy: "An old friend is here."

Seeing Gatlin again.

Both of them felt like they had been separated by worlds.

Lin Fan grabbed him: "Let's go, let's drink!"

"We'll talk about drinking later."

Seeing Lin Fan again, Gatlin Bodhisattva no longer had the same spirited and confident demeanor, and his face was filled with worry.

"I've come to ask for your help."

"See if you have any method to help me break free."

"Time is running out."

"I have at most one hour."

"What?!"

Seeing this, Lin Fan furrowed his brows, immediately understanding the seriousness of the situation: "Follow me!"

He led Gatlin to the Moon Snatching Palace and dismissed his attendants.

Then, Gatlin Bodhisattva also slowly recounted his experience.

Lin Fan: "..."

"Damn it!!!"

"Huh?"

Gatlin blinked: "Why are you reacting so strongly?"

"Because I want to curse someone."

Lin Fan's eyebrows twitched: "You're the third one."

"What do you mean by the third one?"

"Before you..."

"I met a monkey and a pig."

Gatlin was startled, and his face immediately changed: "Is it the monkey and pig I'm thinking of?"

Lin Fan nodded: "If you're thinking of the same ones I am."

Gatlin was completely stunned.

He didn't pay attention to Lin Fan's 'tongue twister', but felt a chill down his spine.

"It's like..."

"We're being targeted?"

"It's not just a guess." Lin Fan spread his hands: "It's certain."

"I can't avoid it."

"But I never expected that you would be Tang Sanzang's chosen one."

"I didn't expect it either!"

Gatlin scoffed: "Being led here, having my Golden Body recreated, being resurrected, and being provided with all kinds of resources and luxuries, I knew something was up."

"I even considered that they might take my internal organs."

"But I never imagined that they wanted not my organs, but for me to become Tang Sanzang."

"Are you kidding me?"

"From head to toe, inside and out, where do I resemble Tang Sanzang?"

"Do I have even a cent's worth of connection with him?"

As he continued to scoff, he added: "Forget it, there's not much time. I can't change this, I can only seek a change."

"I just told you my idea."

"Can you give me a solution?"

Lin Fan stroked his chin in thought: "Retaining memories..."

"This isn't impossible."

"In fact, it's quite simple for me."

"What?!"

"Simple?!"

Lin Fan raised two fingers: "Two methods."

"Think of it as high-tech technology. In any case, it can extract the memory and 'reload' it into your reborn body, allowing you to retain your past life memories."

"And since the past you was a child, there will basically be no conflict."

"If you choose this method, I'll extract your memory now, and in the future, when you're born, I'll go to you and reload the memory."

"Even..."

"You don't need to go back, just find a place and 'self-destruct'."

"Do you have such technology?"

Gatlin was surprised: "Impressive!"

"So, it seems I can indeed achieve my goal."

"What's the second method?"

Lin Fan pondered: "The second method, I'll create a secret technique that allows you to preserve your memories or extract them, and in the future, you can 'retrieve' them."

"The method of obtaining is up to you."

"It can be acquired through contact."

"Or it can be an automatic 'awakening' after you reach a certain age."

"Hiss!"

Garlin Bodhisattva gasped, taking a breath of cool air. "This... is it possible?"

"If the awakening of memory is self-initiated, it must be related to my True Spirit, right?"

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, they will definitely keep an eye on me!"

"Even before reincarnation, there will be a thorough investigation."

"I've considered these issues." Lin Fan nodded. "But I believe I can."

Garlin Bodhisattva: "???"

"Can it be done within this remaining hour?"

"Yes."

Lin Fan nodded. "However, if you want it to be acquired automatically after reaching a certain age or fulfilling certain conditions, then it can only be a sealing technique."

"You don't need to learn it, and you may not have much time."

"I will 'copy' and seal your memories, and even you won't be able to unlock them on your own."

"..."

Garlin Bodhisattva pondered, "Let me make it clear that I'm not distrusting you, but I'm afraid of dragging you down."

"Are you sure they won't be noticed by those Buddhas?"

"If they are noticed, you, as an 'accomplice', will likely not be spared."

"I really can't be sure about that."

"It's all up to luck, I guess."

"Good luck, indeed."

"If luck isn't on our side..." Lin Fan spread his hands.

Garlin Bodhisattva hesitated.

"Then..."

"I should leave."

"Wait!"

Lin Fan held him back. "It's not about showing off, but the Journey to the West itself is a conspiracy, a plot among many. If we don't do something and just enter the game like this..."

"Then we can only be pawns, at the mercy of others."

"I can't be certain, but I believe the success rate won't be too low."

"And at times like this, a bit of luck is often needed."

"But I think..."

"Our luck should be pretty good."

Just kidding~

With Bai Ze's passive halo doubling, how could luck ever be bad?

"Moreover, between us, what's there to talk about in terms of dragging each other down?"

"Big bro!"

"Trust me!"

Garlin stared at Lin Fan for a long time.

Finally, he agreed. "Alright!"

"But you must promise me that you'll erase all traces related to you and never expose yourself."

Lin Fan nodded. "Of course, after all, I don't want to die either."

"Being targeted by the Buddhist Sect now is truly a dead end."

"We don't have much time. Let's start now."

"..."

swelled up, and he sat down cross-legged without another word, beginning to 'create a technique'.

Then...

Garlin Bodhisattva was completely dumbfounded.

"Enlightenment state?!"

He watched as Lin Fan, almost enveloped by the Dao Rules, became incredibly sacred, almost transforming into the 'Dao Rules' themselves. His mind buzzed.

No.

How much time had passed?

He hadn't even warmed his seat yet, and he was already in an enlightenment state?

Bro, this...

is a bit against the heavens! No wonder you're so confident!"

Then.

Lin Fan spent just half an hour creating a 'sealing technique'.

It wasn't entirely original.

Once, in the Multiverse Abyss, he had witnessed someone from the 'I Want to Seal the Sky' world using a sealing technique.

That sealing technique was incredibly powerful!

Based on that technique, Lin Fan, in his enlightened state and with his exceptional comprehension, extended and developed it in this direction...

In the end, he created the first seven of the Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions.

He wanted to create all nine prohibitions at once, but there wasn't enough time.

The Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions become more heaven-defying and challenging as they progress, and the time required to create them increases geometrically.

The seventh prohibition, the Causality Prohibition, should be sufficient to deal with the current situation.

Even causality can be sealed! With causality sealed, it's natural that they won't be exposed or noticed.

Unless those Buddhas can perceive everything even without causality.

But is that possible? Lin Fan thought it wasn't.

If you can 'ignore' even causality, what's the point of the Journey to the West?

Furthermore, if it were truly possible to know everything without causality, then he wouldn't be able to hide himself either.

Ever since he had 'interfered', it had become an open secret.

Therefore, the seventh prohibition of the Demon Sealing Nine Prohibitions was sufficient to handle this situation.

Could it be done? There's no need for further discussion.

If it can't be done, there's even less to discuss—it's already an open secret.

So, Lin Fan didn't gamble on creating the eighth or ninth prohibition within the remaining time but stood up. "It's done."

Of course, it would be best if he could create the eighth, ninth, or even the tenth prohibition.

Alas, there wasn't enough time.

"Big bro, what's your plan?"

Garlin Bodhisattva looked at Lin Fan intently. "You freak!"

Lin Fan was puzzled. "Big bro, what do you mean? I'm trying to help you, and you're cursing me?"

"I'm praising you!" Garlin Bodhisattva denied.

Lin Fan: "..."

"I'll take it as a compliment then."

He couldn't help but laugh. "Anyway, have you decided under what conditions you want to awaken your memories?"

"On my twelfth birthday." Garlin Bodhisattva had already thought about this question.

"Too young, and it's not appropriate to awaken memories."

"Too old, and cultivation will be too late."

"Twelve is neither too young nor too old. Having a bit of 'cunning' is normal, and cultivation won't be delayed, it's just right."

"Good!"

Lin Fan immediately made the necessary preparations and then formed hand seals.

"Demon Sealing Seventh Prohibition: Causality Prohibition!"

(End of Chapter)

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