Within the Great Thunder Monastery, there was a serene silence, yet all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas had very bright eyes.
Although the Tathagata did not explicitly say so, everyone present was no fool and naturally understood that whoever took on the role of coordinator for the Journey to the West for Scriptures would have at least a seventy percent chance to ascend to the position of Future Buddha if they succeeded.
After all, Maitreya Buddha was demoted for failing in this task.
Now, if someone can do it well, wouldn't it be only natural for them to be promoted?
However, by the same logic, since even Maitreya Buddha, who was at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, couldn't accomplish it and even resigned from the position, who else could accept it?
The strength to forge iron must come from within, but how many people truly possess such fortitude?
A mountain of gold is great, but how many can catch it without being crushed by it?
