Chapter 1302: Chapter 1300: Investigating the Past
“Hehehe, the God-Beating Whip, this is the God-Beating Whip, with it, more than half of the immortals in the Heavenly Court must heed my command!”
Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing flew toward the Heavenly Court together, while Zhu Bajie looked at the God-Beating Whip in his hand, laughing constantly.
Though in his past life as Marshal Tianpeng, he commanded eighty thousand naval forces and had already tasted the power of holding a great authority.
However, he had never experienced such power that could command more than half the immortals in the realm.
“Second Brother, Master only asked you to use it to control Spirit Official Li, don’t use it for anything else!” Sha Wujing couldn’t help but remind when he saw Zhu Bajie’s demeanor.
“Don’t worry, don’t worry, I understand, Old Pig understands!” Zhu Bajie pounded his chest while answering Sha Wujing’s words.
Yet, seeing Zhu Bajie’s demeanor, although Sha Wujing didn’t speak it out, he understood that if Second Brother were really this self-aware, it would be wonderful.
If he truly had such self-control, why would Master have sent me to follow him?
Given Second Brother’s capability, with the God-Beating Whip in hand, subduing Spirit Official Li should be a piece of cake, so my following him seems redundant.
Sha Wujing understood it was Master’s task for him to keep an eye on Second Brother, ensuring what could and could not be done, and preventing Second Brother from overstepping.
After all, now is far from the time to reveal the God-Beating Whip is in Master’s possession.
“Marshal Tianpeng, General Juanlian…” The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate greeted Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing upon their arrival.
“Gentlemen, we need to enter the Heavenly Court to find two medicinal materials for Master to concoct a potion…” Zhu Bajie addressed the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
“Ah, that’s what it is, you both may enter!” Hearing Zhu Bajie directly mention Jiang Liu’s name, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals wouldn’t dare to obstruct them; they let them pass.
“Sigh, they truly have good fortune!” Watching Zhu Bajie and General Juanlian enter the South Heavenly Gate together, one of the Heavenly Generals couldn’t help but sigh.
“Good fortune? Why do you say that?” asked another Heavenly General, surprised.
Logically, Marshal Tianpeng was cast into the Mortal World because of Chang’e, even mistakenly falling into a pig’s womb; wasn’t that a fall from peak to valley?
The same goes for General Juanlian, once close to the Jade Emperor, but due to accidentally breaking the Colored Glaze Cup, he was demoted to the Mortal World.
Though the fame of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team has risen considerably, their current status surely does not compare to the past, right?
“How can your perspective be so narrow?” The first Heavenly General pointedly looked at his companion and shook his head.
“Though their current status may not match the previous, has your perception regressed to feel nothing?”
“Both Marshal Tianpeng and General Juanlian have reached the Cultivation Level of a Daluo Golden Immortal now!”
Yes, no need to mention status; the Cultivation Level of a Daluo Golden Immortal alone explains everything!
While they may not have significant positions now, once the Journey to the West for Scriptures is complete, what positions can’t they attain with such cultivation?
As long as one’s abilities are strong enough, any position is attainable, isn’t it?
After all, it’s not the title given to a person that grants him the ability.
But it’s the ability one possesses that earns them the title.
“Indeed, as the pilgrims of the Westward Journey for Scriptures, holding great Destiny, and both breaking through to Daluo Golden Immortal level, this indeed shows they gain far more than they lost!” Said one Heavenly General in agreement upon reflection.
The Cultivation Level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, such strength in the Heavenly Court, what positions could they possibly attain?
Just thinking about it can give a rough estimation.
Leaving aside the discussions among the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, after passing through the South Heavenly Gate, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing headed directly to Spirit Official Li’s residence.
As the Spirit Official close to the Jade Emperor, often relaying the Emperor’s decrees, Spirit Official Li’s status in the Heavenly Court was quite respectable.
When Sha Wujing was General Juanlian, he was fairly familiar with him.
The residence wasn’t large but quite decent, and with Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing’s Cultivation Level as Daluo Golden Immortals, sneaking inside was naturally no difficulty.
After roughly an hour, Spirit Official Li returned to the residence after finishing his work.
After returning, feeling somewhat weary, Spirit Official Li was thinking about calling some Immortal Maidens over to dance, massage his shoulders, and relax.
However, when he opened his mouth, his words changed.
“Alright, all of you may leave now, I need some rest!” Spirit Official Li said.
“Yes!” Hearing this, some Immortal Maidens and Divine Power Warriors serving in the residence nodded softly and then withdrew.
“What happened? That’s not what I wanted to say at all!” Spirit Official Li’s face showed a terrified expression, and he shouted loudly in his heart.
Yet, no matter how loudly he shouted in his heart, he couldn’t utter a single different word from his mouth, as his body was completely out of his control.
This sensation made Spirit Official Li feel incredibly frightened.
After those people had retreated, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, hidden in the shadows, stepped forward, with Zhu Bajie holding the God-Beating Whip in his hand.
Just now, Zhu Bajie naturally used the power of the God-Beating Whip to control Spirit Official Li’s speech and actions.
“Oh, it’s Marshal Tianpeng and General Juanlian. I didn’t know you had arrived; why didn’t you notify me so I could welcome you?” Looking at Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing stepping forward, Spirit Official Li felt a subtle tension in his heart.
Nowadays, all the Immortals and Buddhas are keeping their distance from the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team.
However, as his words fell, his gaze landed on the God-Beating Whip in Zhu Bajie’s hand, and his face showed a terrified expression.
How could the God-Beating Whip be in the hand of Marshal Tianpeng!?
“Spirit Official Li, long time no see…” Zhu Bajie said while hefting the God-Beating Whip.
“Marshal Tianpeng, congratulations to you; upon descending to the Mortal World, your cultivation level has broken through the Great Luo Golden Immortal stage, truly a blessing in disguise!” Spirit Official Li smiled as he spoke to Zhu Bajie.
After speaking, his gaze couldn’t help lingering on the God-Beating Whip for a moment, carefully discerning it.
It truly was the God-Beating Whip, and thinking back to how he had just lost control in speaking, it further confirmed the authenticity of the God-Beating Whip.
Then, Spirit Official Li maintained a smile on his face: “Marshal Tianpeng, this root you’re guarding is the God-Beating Whip, isn’t it? How did it end up in your hand?”
“I think it’s better if you don’t ask questions that shouldn’t be asked; knowing won’t do you any good!” Zhu Bajie replied, giving Spirit Official Li a sidelong glance.
“Yes, yes, I won’t ask, I won’t ask…” Hearing this, Spirit Official Li nodded hastily.
“Today, my brother and I have come to ask you for help with something!” Zhu Bajie followed up, speaking to Spirit Official Li.
Upon hearing Zhu Bajie’s words, Spirit Official Li’s heart skipped a beat.
They have the God-Beating Whip in hand and have sneaked into his estate; surely they must have some unspeakable conspiracy in mind?
With a bitter feeling in his heart, yet not daring to show any dissatisfaction on his face, Spirit Official Li said, “Marshal, feel free to direct me to anything you wish!”
“Very well, my brother and I came here today because we want to ask you about something. Do you remember the Jade Emperor’s decree given to the Dragon King of Jing River, ordering him to rain, which eventually led to his death?” Zhu Bajie slightly nodded and then asked.
“Of course, I remember this!” Spirit Official Li nodded in response.
After a slight pause following this remark, he continued to ask, “You and Crown Prince Aolie of the Western Sea are companions; surely you’re not here to overturn the case, are you? The Dragon King of Jing River did indeed violate the Jade Emperor’s decree privately back then…”
“These matters needn’t concern you; just say whether you remember the original decree!” Zhu Bajie interrupted Spirit Official Li’s words with a wave of his hand, asking directly.
“Yes, this little deity remembers!” Seeing Zhu Bajie’s attitude, Spirit Official Li felt a slight tremor in his heart, daring not say more.
“Then, do you remember the day you received the decree and the day you passed it to the Dragon King of Jing River?” Zhu Bajie followed up, asking.
“That, I don’t remember so well!” Hearing Zhu Bajie’s question, Spirit Official Li replied awkwardly.
Yes, it was roughly ten years ago, and Spirit Official Li truly didn’t have such a good memory to recall the exact dates.
“However…”
Seeing Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing’s expressions looking quite uneasy, Spirit Official Li immediately spoke, changing his tone: “Whenever I received His Majesty’s decrees, the day I delivered the decree would always have a corresponding Immortal Register level. If we retrieve the Immortal Register, we surely can find it!”
“In that case, go quickly to retrieve the Immortal Register, don’t try anything tricky. You know the power of the God-Beating Whip better than I do!” Hearing Spirit Official Li’s words, Zhu Bajie said.
While speaking, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing used their transformation abilities and went alongside Spirit Official Li out of the estate to the appropriate facility to retrieve the Immortal Register.
Upon reaching the designated place, Spirit Official Li simply said he wished to review some items, fearing he might have overlooked something, hence easily gaining entry.
After all, the Immortal Register related to his work, Spirit Official Li wanting to retrieve and inspect it was naturally a reasonable matter.
Soon, finding the relevant Immortal Register, Spirit Official Li requested a Quiet Room.
Closing the door, staying with Zhu Bajie and them in the room, he slowly opened the Immortal Register to review it.