Chapter 1304: Chapter 1302: The Journey to the West Team Moves Out in Full Force
In the Great Thunder Monastery, the Tathagata quietly sat on his Lotus Platform, saying nothing, but secretly murmuring in his heart.
For no reason, the Dragon King of Jing River disappeared all these years, unexpectedly, unexpectedly reappearing.
And after appearing, how coincidentally it was seen by Little White Dragon Aolie.
The Tathagata also knew about the relationship between Little White Dragon Aolie and the Dragon King of Jing River, who were uncle and nephew.
After all, as one of the members of the Journey to the West Team, the Tathagata naturally needed to have a full understanding.
The Little White Dragon learning about the wrongful killing of the Dragon King of Jing River and having such a reaction is not surprising.
“Alas, the Immeasurable Kalpa of the Journey to the West truly is as such!” After being silent for a long time, the Tathagata couldn’t help but secretly sigh in his heart, murmuring to himself.
Coincidence? The Tathagata did not believe it. How could there be such a coincidence in the world that just after the soul of the Dragon King of Jing River appeared, Little White Dragon Aolie came along?
In the Tathagata’s view, all of this must be because of the existence of the Immeasurable Kalpa of the Journey to the West, which has turned this matter into a calamity?
“Buddha, how should we respond to this matter?”
Beside him, the Medicine Buddha waited quietly, waiting for the Tathagata to make a decision on this matter. Waiting for a long time without receiving instructions from the Tathagata, the Medicine Buddha couldn’t help but ask.
“Amitabha, there’s no need to rush into this matter!” Hearing the Medicine Buddha’s inquiry, the Tathagata shook his head and said.
This remark made the Medicine Buddha look at the Tathagata more puzzled, apparently not understanding the meaning of the Tathagata’s words.
“The Journey to the West for Scriptures is an Immeasurable Kalpa, and the team undertaking the Journey to the West for Scriptures inevitably faces eighty-one trials. This is a preordained fate; therefore, whenever there is an opportunity, the events Xuanzang and his group encounter will transform into calamities!” The Tathagata explained.
“So, the Buddha means that this matter has already turned into a calamity?” Upon hearing this, the Medicine Buddha understood.
“Correct!” The Tathagata nodded, looking assured and determined.
The more such coincidental situations appear, leading to further escalation, the more it confirms for the Tathagata that this matter is due to a calamity predestined by the Heavenly Dao, leading to this kind of development.
“I see, so that’s how it is…” Hearing this, the Medicine Buddha nodded, showing a realized expression.
“Since it is a calamity for the Journey to the West Team, then this matter is not so easily addressed, and we need only watch and see how it unfolds?” After some thought, immediately, the Medicine Buddha asked the Tathagata.
“Correct, in this matter, we need only watch and wait, keeping an eye on how things develop!” The Tathagata nodded, establishing a clear strategy for dealing with the situation.
Since the Tathagata decided that the Buddhist Sect would watch and wait, naturally, the Buddhist Sect had no intention to intervene in the following matters, only setting someone to watch the development of the entire incident.
Meanwhile, Sun Wukong stayed in Chang’an City, quietly hidden in the shadows, his gaze fixed on Yuan Shoucheng, waiting to see if any Immortals or Buddhas would take action against him.
After waiting two or three days, Yuan Shoucheng continued to use the reputation of his nephew Yuan Tiangang, swindling and deceiving daily, without any Immortals or Buddhas taking action against him.
Sun Wukong quietly communicated with Jiang Liu, confirming that no one would take action against Yuan Shoucheng, and thus, Sun Wukong returned to the Journey to the West team.
If there were Immortals and Buddhas taking action against Yuan Shoucheng, it would naturally be best, but if not, it would not matter.
Fortunately, the master and disciples had already set their upcoming strategy.
So, after returning to the Journey to the West Team, the master and disciples had a brief discussion, and without further ado, they directly took action, flying towards the Heavenly Court.
On this day, several Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate were, as usual, stationed at the gate.
But at this moment, these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals saw several figures approaching.
When the eyes of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals looked over, they were shocked.
Jiang Liu sat on the back of the White Dragon Horse, the horse’s hooves creating clouds, running directly in mid-air, while Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing followed beside him.
Soon, the Journey to the West team arrived at the entrance of the South Heavenly Gate.
“Sandalwood Merit Buddha, Great Sage…” Seeing the members of the Journey to the West Team appear, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding were shocked, hurriedly organizing their emotions, and greeted them.
“Everyone, we humble monks wish to go to the Lingxiao Hall to meet with the Great Jade Emperor…” Sitting on the back of the White Dragon Horse, Jiang Liu spoke in his usual humble and polite manner.
“Well, Merit Buddha, should we report this matter first? Let the Jade Emperor send someone to welcome you?” Upon hearing this, one of the Heavenly Generals showed a troubled expression on his face and then spoke to Jiang Liu.
No matter what, the whole Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team coming to the South Heavenly Gate to enter the Heavenly Court is no small matter and should indeed be reported properly.
“Hmph!” Used to his master playing the good cop and himself the bad cop, Sun Wukong let out a cold snort before Jiang Liu could respond, with an unsatisfied look on his face, “I, Old Sun, am the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, and you dare to stop me from entering the Heavenly Court?”
“Indeed, I am still Marshal Tianpeng, right?” Following Sun Wukong’s words, Zhu Bajie nodded and spoke, also expressing his stance.
Jiang Liu sat on the back of the White Dragon Horse, and as the good cop, he habitually said some pleasant words but did not intend to stop Sun Wukong.
Seeing that Sun Wukong had even taken out his Jingu Bang, these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were terrified and dared not obstruct any further, promptly stepping aside.
“Sandalwood Merit Buddha, Great Sage, please go ahead! We dare not stop you!”
“That’s more like it!” Hearing this, Sun Wukong, looking satisfied, nodded slightly, and then, carrying his Jingu Bang and leading the White Dragon Horse, the master and disciples grandly entered the South Heavenly Gate.
In the Lingxiao Hall, the Jade Emperor sat quietly on his throne, overlooking the Immortals and Deities in the hall below, listening to their respective reports.
Undeniably, issues like the Empress being murdered, the God-Beating Whip being taken, coupled with several losses of face at Xuanzang’s hands, made the Jade Emperor feel his reputation steadily declining daily.
However, with his recent measures and the Empress being successfully resurrected, to some extent, it proved his capability once again.
The Jade Emperor could feel that his reputation was slowly recovering recently.
“Reporting to the Jade Emperor, the Ming Sect has recently opened an internet cafe, introducing a new game that has sparked considerable attention. Even Human King Li Shimin explicitly stated that the new game would be included in tomorrow’s competition!”
At this moment, an Immortal Official stood before the Jade Emperor, reporting all the recent significant events one by one.
“Is that so?” Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor raised an eyebrow slightly.
This Ming Sect is currently controlled by Gaoyang, yet the Supreme Elder Lord personally attended the opening ceremony and even helped with the ribbon-cutting?
Feeling surprised and curious, the Jade Emperor’s gaze slightly shifted to the Supreme Elder Lord beside him, “Old Lord, is the new game really that fun?”
“Replying to Your Majesty, this new game is indeed captivating, deeply engaging everyone who plays it!” Hearing this, the Supreme Elder Lord stepped forward two steps, answering the Jade Emperor.
Alright then, though the Jade Emperor intended to oppose the so-called internet cafe and new game due to Princess Gaoyang, he naturally said nothing more since the Supreme Elder Lord stood up to support it.
“Reporting to Your Majesty!” Just then, a Divine General guarding outside the Lingxiao Hall rushed in, looking extremely urgent.
“What? Is there a problem?” The Jade Emperor looked at the Divine General, asking.
“Your Majesty, Sandalwood Merit Buddha and his group have arrived!” The Divine General quickly reported.
“They?” The Jade Emperor raised an eyebrow, evidently understanding the implication of the Divine General’s wording.
“Yes, Sandalwood Merit Buddha, along with the Great Sage, Marshal Tianpeng, General Juanlian, and the Third Prince of the Western Sea Dragon…” Nodded the Divine General as he answered.
This statement caused all the Immortals and Deities present to change their expressions slightly, exchanging bewildered looks among them.
Although Xuanzang has come to the Lingxiao Hall before, it’s the first time that the entire group has come together.
“What are they here for?” Hearing this, the Jade Emperor frowned, feeling secretly displeased.
“Jade Emperor Old Man…”
Just then, Sun Wukong’s voice rang out before the Jade Emperor could invite them in, followed by the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team entering together.
Several deities beside them opened their mouths, seemingly wanting to reprimand Sun Wukong.
But looking around, no one spoke up, and those who initially wanted to say something swallowed their words.
“Sandalwood Merit Buddha…” The Jade Emperor paid no mind to Sun Wukong’s shouting and did not respond, but his gaze fell on Jiang Liu, eyes narrowing slightly.
(PS: Today, I finally got the property deed and the house keys, ran around on scattered matters the entire day, exhausted, but the house purchase process is finally over…)