Tathagata actually wanted to personally go to the Flowing Sand River!
Everyone was dumbfounded, somewhat in disbelief, exchanging looks.
Nevertheless, they all nodded in agreement, following Tathagata's choice.
Maitreya Buddha fell silent for a moment and also frowned. Although he had requested that Tathagata go to the Flowing Sand River, he regretted it once Tathagata was truly willing to go. Because somehow, if Tathagata took the initiative to propose going, he must have been confident, and that made Maitreya feel uneasy. Maitreya naturally understood that if Tathagata truly made any achievements regarding Sha Chen, his prestige would surely increase greatly. From then on, Lingjiu Mountain would be without further debate. His, Maitreya's, desire to compete for power and profit would thus become impossible. Now he felt uneasy, believing that Tathagata wouldn't have agreed if he wasn't fully confident, because Tathagata must certainly understand the situation.
