Chapter 119: The Intricacy of Buddha and Tao’s Gamble
Now, the Heaven-Defying Taoist approached Chang’an City, and Li Zhi welcomed him into the Imperial Secretariat.
Li Zhi asked, "What brings the Taoist Master here?"
After Wukong had helped to defeat Peacock City, the Tianzhu forces started a frenzied counterattack, wanting to recapture Peacock City. A clash of two million strong armies at Peacock City ensued, raising an indescribable tumult! Li Zhi, seeing the arrival of the Heaven-Defying Taoist, was naturally overjoyed. With this powerful figure here, he suspected the million-strong Tianzhu forces would soon be taken care of.
"I’ve come to ask for Your Majesty’s help," laughed the Heaven-Defying Taoist.
"Oh, and what assistance do you need?" asked Li Zhi.
"Your Majesty, I need your help to establish a Taoist arena within Chang’an City; I wish to recruit a large number of disciples," replied the Heaven-Defying Taoist.
"Oh! A good deed indeed, I shall decree it immediately, and have someone carry it out," laughed Li Zhi grandly.
"Hmm... I will first collect the Incense Willpower, then go find Taoist Yuan to join me in this endeavor," declared the Heaven-Defying Taoist.
"Very well, very well! The Taoist Master should attend to his priorities; I shall arrange this matter," said Li Zhi. Following this, he began drafting a decree for the Ministry of Works.
The Heaven-Defying Taoist then took his leave from Li Zhi and headed to his own shrine. Using his Invisibility Technique, he slipped inside, and then entered into the sculpture itself.
Over the days, a significant amount of Incense Willpower had been accumulated, and because he had shown his divine presence, the thoughts within this Incense Willpower were much purified, not requiring further refinement. The Heaven-Defying Taoist thus collected this Incense Willpower, feeling a rush of satisfaction in his Primordial Spirit, with his mana significantly increased.