Journey to the West: Great Saint Equal to Heaven
Chapter 42 - 42 42 Trayastrimsa Heaven

42: Chapter 42 Trayastrimsa Heaven 42: Chapter 42 Trayastrimsa Heaven Gold Star Taibai, carrying the decree of the Great Emperor Ziwei, descended upon the Western Continent.

Following him was the newly appointed Marshal Tianpeng under the command of the Great Emperor Ziwei.

Behind Marshal Tianpeng, three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals exuded an aura of solemn killing intent.

The Buddhist Sect was shaken, and all the Buddha Bodhisattvas were moved, focusing their attention here.

“Amitabha Buddha receives the decree.”

Gold Star Taibai shouted.

This leading civil official of the Heavenly Court, his voice like thunder, spread far, causing half of the Western Continent to tremble slightly.

“Amitabha Buddha.”

A monk with a face of sorrow came forward, palms pressed together, indeed Amitabha Buddha.

Beneath his feet was a Nine-Tiered Lotus Platform, radiating gentle Buddha’s Light, his eyes compassionate, his face filled with pity for the world.

Gold Star Taibai glanced at him, internally cursing him as a hypocrite, but outwardly remained expressionless.

“By decree of the Great Emperor Ziwei, apprehend the Demon King Boxun, demand the Buddhist Sect immediately hand over Boxun, or face punishment as accomplices.”

Having said this, Gold Star Taibai closed the scripture, and spoke sternly, “Amitabha Buddha, won’t you receive the decree?”

Amitabha Buddha, with a sorrowful face, said, “Star Lord, Boxun is a Demon King, what has he to do with my Buddhist Sect?

Why should my sect hand over the Demon King Boxun?”

But Gold Star Taibai was unyielding, and with a sneer, he said, “Whether Demon King Boxun is of the Buddhist Sect, everyone is well aware, and you need not ask me.

If you are unclear about anything, go ask the Great Emperor Ziwei; Taibai is merely acting on orders.”

Amitabha Buddha sighed, saying, “What crime has Boxun committed?”

Gold Star Taibai stared at Amitabha Buddha, his gaze somewhat peculiar.

“You don’t know?”

Amitabha Buddha shook his head, saying, “This monk does not know.”

His manner did not seem deceitful.

Gold Star Taibai explained, “Demon King Boxun killed the wife of Marshal Tianpeng and all the living beings within a hundred miles of Gao Lao Zhuang, and used supreme magic to force Marshal Tianpeng to turn demonic.

You dare say you do not know of these events?”

Amitabha Buddha’s face showed surprise.

“He actually did such things.”

His manner seemed genuinely ignorant.

The Buddha Bodhisattvas of the Pure Land also looked at each other.

So Boxun had committed such atrocious acts.

Their gazes all converged on Amitabha Buddha.

How could they not be aware of it?

To confront Tathagata Buddha, Boxun had long ago sided with Amitabha Buddha.

Requesting Amitabha Buddha to hand over Boxun was not really problematic.

Amitabha Buddha said gravely, “This monk truly did not know about this matter.

Although Marshal Tianpeng has left the Buddhist Sect, he has a loyal spirit and a proud backbone, the backbone of the Buddhist Sect.

I truly respect him, so why would I let Boxun harm him.”

“I can testify to what the Buddha has said.”

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva stepped forward, saying loudly.

Zhu Bajie, his eyes red, coldly said, “Stop talking so much nonsense, first hand over Boxun.”

Amitabha Buddha sighed softly, saying, “Whether you believe it or not, this matter was truly not caused by this old monk.

As for Demon King Boxun, he is not here; he is in Trayastrimsa Heaven.

I will lead you all there to capture him.”

“Lead the way ahead.”

Gold Star Taibai said.

Amitabha Buddha led the way, hurrying to Trayastrimsa Heaven.

The Great Emperor Ziwei intended to assert his authority by catching Boxun, and no one could stop him.

If the Buddhist Sect dared to obstruct, it would give him a reason to move against the Buddhist Sect.

Even the other three Great Emperors would not ignore this matter.

Amitabha Buddha led Zhu Bajie and the others to Trayastrimsa Heaven.

As soon as they appeared, they were attacked.

Before them, a vast crowd of Demon People, clad in armor, wielding various weapons, charged at them.

“Brothers, form up, face the enemy.”

Zhu Bajie immediately shouted.

These were the demon people under Boxun’s command, all controlled by him.

Even Buddha couldn’t convert them.

These demon people were not very strong, some even weaker than monks who hadn’t achieved immortality.

But there were so many of them, a dark, dense mass that stretched before them, at least tens of millions.

Amitabha Buddha stepped aside and said indifferently, “This place is Trayastrimsa Heaven, the Seventh Heaven of the Desire Realm.

The Demon King Boxun is among them, please, Star Lord and Marshal, capture him yourselves.”

Gold Star Taibai glared fiercely at Amitabha Buddha, knowing that the other party had done it on purpose, not informing him about the situation here.

Even, he didn’t believe that Amitabha Buddha had no way to deal with it; the other simply didn’t want him to capture Boxun.

“Brothers, charge with me.”

Gold Star Taibai’s aura underwent a drastic change, wielding Green Peak, his martial spirit high, his killing intent overwhelming.

Gold Star primarily governed killing, being one of the War Gods.

The chief of the Heavenly Court’s civil officials was just another aspect of him.

Zhu Bajie and numerous Heavenly Soldiers and Generals found that Gold Star Taibai had charged in fiercely alone, only to be…

overwhelmed.

“Save me.”

From among the demons, faintly came the voice of Gold Star Taibai calling for help.

“Brothers, charge with me.”

Zhu Bajie’s spirit invigorated, he charged forward.

The Nine-Toothed Rake flashed with dazzling treasure light; three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers led by Zhu Bajie charged towards enemies many times their number.

Boom.

The two armies collided, but the three hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals sliced through everything that stood in their way like a sharp blade.

Every moment, countless demon people were slain.

But these demon people were like an endless sea; as many as were killed, that many would replenish their ranks.

Hidden in the shadows, Sun Wukong witnessed this and couldn’t help but marvel, “No wonder the Buddhist Sect is intent on rebuilding the Heavenly Court, they really have accumulated a lot of power over the years.”

“Great Saint, shall we make a move?”

Fahai asked, eager to try.

These demon people were all children of Boxun, and no good existed among them.

He was even more keen on destroying Boxun, the Demon King, to act on heaven’s behalf.

Bai Yu also showed a questioning expression, wanting to rush out and test his mettle.

“Wait a bit longer.”

Sun Wukong said.

Just then, another troop appeared, charging directly into Trayastrimsa Heaven.

Immortal Master Erlang led the charge, accompanied by Nezha, barks-at-heaven dog, the Plum Mountain Brothers, and twelve hundred of Erlang’s infantry, plunging into the demon ranks.

His troops were clearly more elite than the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Upon contact, they slew tens of thousands of enemies.

Marshel Tianpeng also spotted the arrival of Master Erlang, his spirit lifted instantly, he laughed and said, “Thank you for your support, True Lord.”

“To act for Heaven and safeguard the order of the Three Realms is our sworn duty,” Master Erlang responded gravely.

His Three-pointed Double-edged Sword swept out, mana swirling, and swathes of demon people fell.

At this rate, even more demon people were bound to be slaughtered by them.

The faint smile on Amitabha Buddha’s face had vanished by then.

The arrival of Master Erlang had introduced a significant variable to the situation.

However, it was still manageable.

“Fortunately, that monkey didn’t come.”

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva said somewhat relievedly.

Just then, a golden gleaming staff appeared in mid-air, then descended like a pillar from the sky.

Amitabha Buddha looked at Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and very much wanted to accuse him of jinxing the situation.

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva: “ε=(´ο｀*))) Alas!”