Capítulo 1284: Chapter 1282: I Want to Open an Internet Café in Journey to the West
The Sixty-fifth Calamity: Trapped in the Heavenly Court.
Golden Hair Lion stayed in Purple Bamboo Forest, looking bewildered at the newly added calamity in the Calamity Book.
Judging by the name of this calamity, could it be that the Sandalwood Merit Buddha was trapped in the Heavenly Court?
But for no apparent reason, why would there be an additional calamity in the Calamity Book?
It seems that I haven’t heard of the Sandalwood Merit Buddha being captured by the Jade Emperor either?
Moreover, the main point is, since the Empress has already fallen, the Jade Emperor, in his efforts to save the Empress and facing Heavenly Punishment for taking action against Ksitigarbha, would surely be too busy seeking revenge to pay any mind to the Sandalwood Merit Buddha, right?
So, what does this sudden appearance of the calamity mean?
“Merit Buddha, are you okay?” Contemplating for a moment while looking at the newly emerged calamity in the Calamity Book, Golden Hair Lion opened the chat box and sent a message to Jiang Liu, inquiring about his current situation.
“What? You think I should be in trouble?” Jiang Liu, who had just escaped from the Heavenly Court, looked at the message from Golden Hair Lion, paused for a moment, and then responded with a question.
“I saw an additional calamity in the Calamity Book, stating ‘Trapped in the Heavenly Court,’ so I thought something might have happened to you!” Without any intention of hiding, Golden Hair Lion explained his thoughts to Jiang Liu.
“Trapped in the Heavenly Court? The sixty-fifth calamity?” Upon hearing Golden Hair Lion’s words, Jiang Liu quietly murmured to himself.
It seems that secretly plotting and assassinating the Empress didn’t count as a calamity since it was me taking action against others.
But due to the Jade Emperor sealing the Heavenly Court, causing me to be trapped there recently, does this count as a calamity instead?
“Oh, that? I happened to have come to the Heavenly Court recently to seek an Immortal Herb to refine a Healing Divine Medicine. I encountered the Heavenly Court’s sealing by the Jade Emperor and didn’t want to conflict with him, so I’ve been hiding there and haven’t left!” Understanding Golden Hair Lion’s confusion, Jiang Liu made up an excuse to answer.
“I see!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s explanation, Golden Hair Lion suddenly understood and felt it made sense.
Was it because of a coincidental situation of being temporarily trapped in the Heavenly Court that it counted as a calamity?
It seems like the appearance of this calamity isn’t anything particularly difficult.
After ending the conversation with Golden Hair Lion, Jiang Liu immediately opened his friend list and sent a video invitation to Gaoyang.
“How about you? Are you still safe?” Once the video connected, Gaoyang asked Jiang Liu.
“It looks all right for now. I’ve already left the Heavenly Court!” Jiang Liu replied.
“That’s good! It’s truly surprising that you didn’t tell anyone and quietly took the Empress out,” Gaoyang said, slightly relieved.
“The element of surprise was necessary for success. If I had plotted more, it would have been easier to alert them!” Jiang Liu said with a slight smile.
Though assassinating the Empress this time caused my rank to drop.
But for Jiang Liu, he gained 350,000 in money and acquired a Divine Level Quality ring and a Saint’s attire, which seemed quite rewarding and worth it!
Furthermore, from the perspective of the situation, to kill the Empress once carries a deeper significance.
Not to mention that the Heavenly Court lost a Quasi-Saint Level powerhouse, at the very least, the blow to the prestige of the Heavenly Court was enormous.
If even the Empress can be killed, won’t the many Immortal Officials and Divine Generals in the Heavenly Court doubt the Jade Emperor’s capabilities?
Even though the Jade Emperor’s methods quieted the undercurrents in the Heavenly Court somewhat, this event could be said to be another blow to his reputation.
“By the way, what about the competition results?” Without dwelling on the assassination of the Empress, Jiang Liu promptly shifted the topic to the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competition.
Quite some time has passed, and naturally, the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competitions have concluded, and the rankings have been announced.
For the first competition, the Ming Sect came up with many good things as prizes.
Of course, a large part of it was the good items Jiang Liu had gotten over the years while leveling up by defeating monsters.
“With the competition over, the popularity of the Entertainment City has skyrocketed, and more and more Immortals and Buddhas come to enjoy it. Besides, the common folk of Chang’an City are gradually getting used to the existence of Immortals and Buddhas!” After a brief chat about the competition, Gaoyang concluded by saying.
“Hmm, so, things are developing just as we had anticipated…” Hearing this, Jiang Liu nodded and felt quite comfortable.
As long as these people slowly get used to the existence of Immortals and Buddhas, naturally, they won’t have too much awe in their hearts, which will significantly help with the re-establishment of the Human Emperor.
Of course, such a change in people’s hearts cannot be transformed in an instant; it needs time to gradually shift.
“By the way, Gaoyang, there’s one more thing I need you to discuss with someone…”
After chatting a bit about this topic, a flash of inspiration struck Jiang Liu’s mind. He recalled his previous thoughts about opening an internet cafe in this Journey to the West world and considered it might be worth exploring.
“Oh? What is it?” Upon hearing this, Gaoyang asked.
“This is the situation…” Jiang Liu explained the concept of computer terminals and the network situation briefly to Gaoyang.
“Eh? What you’re talking about seems somewhat familiar!”
However, after listening to Jiang Liu’s explanation about computers and networks, Gaoyang spoke with a surprising tone.
“Ah!?” Gaoyang’s words left Jiang Liu startled and amazed.
Only people from the modern world would know about computers and networks, right? How could Gaoyang find it familiar?
How is this possible? Could she also have traveled here like me?
“Jiang Liu, you and I are having this video chat now, entirely exchanging from afar. You can even communicate with many other people. Isn’t this similar to the network you mentioned, where everyone can freely interact?” Just as Jiang Liu was inwardly startled, Gaoyang immediately spoke.
So that’s it!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu understood.
I was also puzzled; how could Gaoyang be familiar with the situation of computers and networks? Yes, the video chat feature I have is originally similar to the chat software from my past life. So Gaoyang feeling familiar makes perfect sense, right?
“Indeed, my idea is based on the capabilities I have now!” Jiang Liu nodded and said.
“And the reason?”
Gaoyang naturally did not doubt anything but looked at Jiang Liu with inquisitive eyes, saying, “What is your goal in creating these so-called computers and networks?”
“Developing new games to attract more Immortals and Buddhas to descend and play!” Jiang Liu said.
“New games? More entertaining than Mahjong and Legends of the Three Kingdoms?” Upon hearing this, Gaoyang asked in surprise.
“How should I say it? If the new games are like delicacies, then Legends of the Three Kingdoms and Mahjong are like grassroots and tree barks!” Jiang Liu metaphorically explained the situation to Gaoyang.
Of course, his words were somewhat exaggerated, but in essence, the logic isn’t wrong.
In the past, so many video game addicts were so immersed in gaming that they neglected sleep and food. Such addiction is incomparable to playing Mahjong.
“Oh…” Whether Jiang Liu was exaggerating or not, his metaphor made Gaoyang understand the general difference, and she gasped.
Mahjong and Legends of the Three Kingdoms are already popular across the three realms and six paths. If the new games are indeed so impressive, who can resist its charm?
And once such a captivating game is released, Immortals and Buddhas might often descend to the lower realm, unable to resist.
At that time, if some Immortals and Buddhas become too addicted, they might be unwilling to leave and choose to settle in Chang’an City. Wouldn’t that create a mixed living situation between the Human Clan and Immortals and Buddhas?
“Alright, I understand this matter now. I will immediately find someone to discuss this!” Realizing the importance of this matter, Gaoyang nodded seriously.
After chatting casually for a few more affectionate words with Jiang Liu, Gaoyang finally hung up the video with Jiang Liu, and then found Long Eyebrow Immortal and Demon King Ox among others.
With the cultivation level of Daluo Golden Immortal and having lived for a long time, the knowledge they had surely surpassed hers, so Gaoyang recounted Jiang Liu’s idea to them.
“Hmm, this aspect should involve both illusion techniques and artifact refining!” Long Eyebrow Immortal, who had lived the longest and had extensive experience, said with a thoughtful expression.
“Speaking of artifact refining, the Sect Hierarch’s own refining skills are not low, right?” Upon hearing this, Demon King Ox chimed in.
“Then, what we need next are suitable abilities in illusion techniques, right? If we could combine the two, we might attempt to construct the so-called network problem…” Long Eyebrow Immortal nodded and said.
“Do you have any good recommendations?” Listening to Demon King Ox and Long Eyebrow Immortal exchanging suggestions, Gaoyang asked.
“I heard that there is a peculiar demon creature in the world called Mirage Demon. Its skills in illusion techniques are unmatched. If we could find and subdue the Mirage Demon, it should be possible!” Long Eyebrow Immortal added.