Chapter 1584: Official Alliance

If we really talk about it, Jiang Liu's words do make some sense!
Buddha Wutian's hand holding the tea cup froze, and he started to ponder silently in his heart!
The journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is a predetermined event by the will of heaven. There were ninety-nine arduous trials, and not a single one was skipped!
The Journey to the West has come to an end! And it is destined for the scriptures to be spread throughout the world, otherwise, wouldn't the whole journey be a joke?
Through the preaching and guidance along the way, the Tripitaka scripture has indeed been spread worldwide! This matter can be considered accomplished!
And what happened afterwards? After the journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, Buddhism flourished!
Similarly, Buddhism today is indeed thriving, which can be considered as the successful fulfillment of a predestined event by the will of heaven!
But why hasn't the endless calamity come to an end?
Additionally, there is another crucial point: why hasn't the merit of undertaking the journey to the West descended yet?
According to the rules, the journey to the West should align with the Heavenly will and bring forth heavenly bestowed merits, shouldn't it?
Not only the members of the Journey to the West team like Jiang Liuhave accumulated merits, even the people who have caused them trouble along the way will also receive corresponding merits!
But why? Why haven't they settled not only the endless calamities but also these merits?
仔细想想，这件事情，果然是有些不太对劲啊！
“江流，你有什么想法？”意识到这件事情的确是有些不太对劲，旋即，无天佛祖盯着江流问道！
Since he brought up this question, then he must have some thoughts about it, right?
It's even possible that he has already figured it out, isn't it?
"I do have an idea, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate!" Jiang Liu replied to Wutian Buddha's inquiry!
There is no more suspense. I directly state my speculation and say, "Every practitioner understands their destiny and knows how to seek fortune and avoid misfortune. This is especially true for sages!"
“而无量量劫期间，天机晦暗不明，即便是圣人也难以测算到多少自己想知道的东西，更别说普通的仙佛了！”
“所以，这无量量劫没有结束，在我看来，应该是天道还不想被天下苍生洞悉天机！即便是圣人也不行！”
“Is this the Heavenly Way not wanting others to comprehend the celestial secrets!?” Upon hearing these words, the expression on the face of the Venerable Buddha of the Boundless Sky couldn't help but change, simultaneously revealing a look of astonishment!
The existence of the Heavenly Way is akin to the law!
In theory, according to legal provisions, the more people who are aware of them, the better, right?
Therefore, not to mention immortals and buddhas, even ordinary practitioners who engage in corresponding cultivation can grasp timing and predict heavenly secrets!
This is how Heaven expresses its will, making it impossible for people to disobey!
However, just like laws and regulations, there are certain circumstances under which they may be concealed and kept away from others' sight.
After some contemplation, the heart of the celestial Buddha has conceived an idea!
That idea is to intentionally make certain individuals, or perhaps certain groups, commit mistakes, and then keep a record of all these wrongdoings. Then, when the time comes to expose the justice system, these individuals will be completely eradicated together!
Only in such a situation would Heaven not want others to comprehend its mysteries, right?
Just like in the past, during countless calamities, Heaven's patterns were concealed and unclear!
The purpose was to blind those who can calculate and make it difficult for them to know their own fortune or misfortune, so they would unknowingly fall into the trap and become victims of the massacre!
So, you're saying that this endless cycle of calamities hasn't ended yet because there are people destined to die who haven't died yet?
After pondering for a moment and grasping Jiang Liu's thoughts, the Heavenly Buddha seriously stared at him and asked! Reply: Yes, that seems to be the case. The predetermined deaths of certain individuals have prevented the conclusion of the relentless calamities.
“不出意外的话，应该是这样了！”闻言，江流点了点头的答道！
另外，言及于此，江流微微停顿了一下，又跟着说道：“或者，更准确的来说，是某些天道想要死的人物，天道现在还不想让他知道自己注定了会死的结局，所以才没有让无量量劫结束，也没有让西行取经的功德最后结算！”
"Of course..."
After carefully analyzing my thoughts, Jiang Liu suddenly changed the topic and said, "Of course, these are just my speculations. I can't be sure if the actual truth is like this. I hope the wise Buddhas can consider and enlighten me!"
"Is there anything else worth mentioning? Your hypothesis, although bold, is incredibly well-analyzed. If nothing unexpected happens, the truth of the matter might really be as you said!"
"Well, since even the Unworldly Buddha himself agrees with my hypothesis, it's likely that my speculation has some degree of credibility!" Nodding, Jiang Liu also sighed and said along.
“江流……”话聊到这里了，无天佛祖的目光再次变得凝重了起来！
同时，也认真的盯着江流，道：“既然你都想到这里个方面了，那么，我再请问你一句，关于天道想要对付的人是谁，你的心中可有想法了？”
"Yes!" said Jiang Liu, nodding again in response.
"Oh? Who is it?" Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Buddha continued to inquire.
"Do I even need to say it? There are two possibilities!" Jiang Liu extended his two fingers to illustrate.
"Apart from dealing with the Buddhists, we only have to deal with ourselves!"
"After all, the biggest conflict in this world right now is between my Mingjiao and the Buddhist sect!"
"So, is it Buddhism or us?"
闻言，无天佛祖跟着问道！问出了现在最重要的一个问题！
"In my opinion, the likelihood leans more towards Buddhism!" Jiang Liu replied.
无天佛祖没有说话，眼神继续盯着江流，显然，是在等着江流给自己答案！
他认为这是天道想要覆灭佛门，所以才故意的让无量量劫维持着？
The divine secret remains obscure and unfathomable, preventing the Buddhist sect from knowing it.
However, there must be a reason to make him think so, right?
“你想想看，若是天道真的注定了是我们覆灭的话，为何要添加一条圣人不得再插手三界六道的规矩呢？”江流对无天佛祖问道！
"Yes!," these words made the eyes of the Buddha of the Unbounded Heavens shine, thinking that Jiang Liu's words were indeed correct!"
If it is truly destined for the Ming Cult to be extinguished by Buddhism, why does the Heavenly Dao prohibit Saints from intervening in the Three Realms and Six Paths! Translate the above Chinese into English and keep all @ matches. Only reply to the translated content.
天道只需要稍稍晚一点让鸿钧老祖颁布这个规则，以接引的能力，都已经诛杀了江流，覆灭了整个明教了吧？
可是，偏偏天道鸿钧在最关键的时候，说出了禁止圣人再插手三界六道的事情！
Can this be considered as Heaven's favoritism towards protecting Jiang Liu?
"In addition! The sage Zhunti has already fallen and died!" Jiang Liu's mouth reminded once again!
With these words, the eyes of the Buddha once again shine brightly!
Indeed, that's absolutely true! Even the saints have fallen in Buddhism. Is this how the heavenly path aims to destroy the Ming religion?
This seems to be completely the appearance of the heavens wanting to destroy Buddhism!
还有，再看明教现在十位准圣，不是也已经印证了这点吗？
Although Buddhism seems prosperous now, it's all just superficial!
Just adding a group of ordinary cultivators and three to five great Luo Jinxian doesn't provide any help to the current situation of the Buddhist sect, right? It's completely useless, isn't it?
“如此说来，我等联手对付佛门，那就是天命所归了！？”
在江流的提醒之下，想通了这一点之后，无天佛祖的脸上也露出了欢喜的神色来！对江流说道！
When the time comes, the universe will assist, but without freedom for the hero!
If what we do is in accordance with the will of heaven, then everything we undertake will be accomplished with little effort, and even guaranteed success!
If Jiang Liu's analysis is really correct, then this is a great piece of news indeed!
As for the recent flourishing of Buddhism? It is nothing more than a scene predetermined by the heavens for the great rise of Buddhism, isn't it?
"Of course..."
Just as the Heavenly Buddha was feeling happy, Jiang interrupted and poured a bucket of cold water, saying, "Although my analysis is not wrong, there is also another possibility!" Translated: Just as the Heavenly Buddha was feeling happy, Jiang suddenly spoke up and dampened the mood, saying, "Although my analysis is correct, there is also another possibility!" Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with!
"What is possible?" Upon hearing this, the divine consciousness of the Buddha, Wutian, shuddered and then asked Jiang Liu.
"That is, Heaven's Will actually wants to destroy us!"
"Our existence is nothing but a calamity for the prosperity of the Buddhist sect! Just like the numerous difficulties faced during the Journey to the West! In order for the Buddhist sect to flourish, it is necessary to go through trials and tribulations!"
"And all those analyses I just made, seemingly reasonable, are actually just the way the heavens try to deceive us, intentionally making us think that way!"
"This, this..."
Originally, Wutian Buddha had a very good mood while listening to Jiangliu's analysis. But now, after hearing Jiangliu's analysis, Wutian Buddha is at a loss for words! Please remember to address the content provided in English.
虽然江流后面的这些话很不好听，但是，无天佛祖却也不得不承认，江流的这番话还是有道理的吗！
There is indeed a possibility that the Heavenly Dao might act in such a way, although not entirely nonexistent!
At this moment, it's like both the Buddhist sect and the Ming Cult are playing their final trump cards!
Although through analysis, it seems that this particular trump card is most likely beneficial for oneself!
However, unlikely possibilities can still occur!
"How about it? Wutian Buddha, do you dare to gamble with me?" Jiang Liu smiled faintly and asked, observing Wutian Buddha's expression.
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Hearing this, Wutian Buddha calmed his mind and suppressed all the thoughts in his heart!
认真的盯着江流，道：“对抗佛门，此事本就不易，可谓九死一生！我既然已经踏上了这条路，就从未想过后悔！”
"So, then let's hope we can win this time!" Jiang Liu reached out his hand and looked at Wutian Buddha with a smile.
"Yes, I hope we can win!"
Wutian Buddha also nodded and reached out to pat Jiang Liu! In this way, it can be considered as a formal alliance!