The Jade Emperor personally rushed into Ksitigarbha's cave but did not find the soul of the Empress. He also believed that Ksitigarbha would not deceive him.
Therefore, the Jade Emperor's figure moved, leaving the Underworld and flew directly toward the Great Thunder Monastery.
"Amitabha, we welcome Your Majesty, the Jade Emperor!"
As the Jade Emperor's figure appeared, the Tathagata Buddha, seated on the lotus platform, opened his mouth and spoke.
Soon, amidst the ethereal music of immortals, the Jade Emperor's figure appeared directly at the Great Thunder Monastery.
However, unlike the usual calm demeanor of His Majesty the Jade Emperor, today, his face was filled with urgency.
"Tathagata, I ask you, after Maitreya Buddha's demise, do you know where his lost soul might be?"
Feeling anxious, the Jade Emperor did not bother with any formalities with the Tathagata, asking directly.
