Chapter 471 - 426 Bodhi Ancestor Meets His Eldest Disciple Again_2
After Sun Wukong had finished speaking, Saint Zhunti slowly said, "I know, it was your elder brother who told you, wasn’t it!"
Sun Wukong remained silent, not answering.
Seeing this, Saint Zhunti continued with a smile, "Wukong, do you actually know, from the moment you were born, you were destined to be the Great Saint Protector of the Dharma of Buddhism, including your emergence in this world, which was all arranged by me, your master!"
"The same goes for Xuanzang! The difference is that Xuanzang is Tathagata’s disciple, the Golden Cicada, while you can be said to be a direct disciple of this Saint. In terms of status, you and the Tathagata are not much different!"
"Previously, due to the Journey to the West being a divinely predestined major event, I, as your master, could not reveal the details to you. Hence, I could only silently observe. Now that the Journey is complete and you have attained Buddhahood, I have summoned you to tell you the truth!"
"Today I ask you, are you willing to assume the position of protector of Buddhism?"
"Protector of Buddhism?"
Sun Wukong raised his head, looking somewhat puzzled at Saint Zhunti.
Saint Zhunti nodded and said indifferently, "Indeed, protector of Buddhism. You should know, Buddhism has the Eight Divisions of Divine Protectors, five hundred Arhats, Wrathful Vajras, and all such Buddhas belong to the ranks of protectors of Buddhism!"
"If you take on the role of Buddhism’s protector, in the future the Eight Divisions and the many Arhats and Vajras will all be under your jurisdiction, in charge of guarding Buddhism’s authority!"
In the great hall, Saint Zhunti looked pleased with himself as he watched Sun Wukong, waiting for his kneeling bow!