Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 205: I Am the Zi Wei Great Emperor

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: I Am the Zi Wei Great Emperor

In the Land Temple, Sun Wukong watched everything with a cold gaze and scoffed, "Heh, truly a clever tactic!"

He had instantly perceived Jia Ye’s method, turning the faith of the Human Race into countless Buddha’s lights, and then using it to dissolve the disaster.

If it were to be put in the way netizens on Zhihu would say, this would be nothing but a ’get something for nothing’ trick!

The Martial Virtue Star Lord sat silently on the side, his heart filled with unease, simply praying for the scripture-chanting ceremony to end quickly.

He knew that Sun Wukong and the Buddha Sect had always been at odds, and Sun Wukong had previously even forced the Buddha Jiu Liu to pass away in fear.

Now that the Supreme One, Jia Ye, and Ananda were spreading the name of the Buddha Sect in Chang’an City, if Sun Wukong made a move now, it would be troublesome.

"Fortunately, he has not discovered the disappearance of the Weihe Dragon King," the Martial Virtue Star Lord thought with relief.

This way, Sun Wukong would not know the true cause of the Chang’an flood, nor would he have any reason to stop the Buddha Sect from relieving the disaster for the people of Chang’an.

At the same time, Buddha’s light rose up in Chang’an City and all the surrounding towns and villages ravaged by the flood, coalescing into a series of majestic Buddha statues.

Jia Ye sat cross-legged on the high platform of the White Horse Temple Square, his body emanating golden light of Buddhist Law, and his sorrowful expression awakened compassion in the onlookers.

Looking at the increasingly devout multitude of the Human Race below, he thought the time was ripe.

Chang’an was the most virtuous place for the Human Race; once the seeds of Buddhist Law were sown here, it wouldn’t take long for them to spread throughout the lands of the Southern Jambudvipa.

These seeds would be deeply embedded in the hearts of the Human Race, handed down through generations, and when the Buddhist Law truly entered the lands of the East, they would quickly take root and sprout, growing into a towering, unshakeable tree.

And thus, the Buddhist Law would flourish in the world, and Buddha’s light would illuminate the three realms, dispelling all disasters and sufferings from the world!

With this in mind, Jia Ye solemnly said, "The Buddha says, ’When disasters are to be relieved, those with destiny shall enter my Buddha Sect!’"

His resonant voice instantly covered the entire Chang’an City and the surrounding towns and villages.

At the same time, Buddha’s light shone brightly, accompanied by the sounds of Buddhist chants, as if turning into seeds, ready to root deeply in everyone’s heart.

Countless people shrouded in Buddha’s light began to have a misty look in their eyes.

The Buddha ferries those with destiny, the Buddha says you and I are destined, thus you should enter my Buddha Sect.

The Quasi-Saint of the Buddha Sect, with the help of a great many Human Race’s power of belief, was personally converting these people.

Just then, boom! Crack!

The night sky, previously illuminated by Buddha’s light, suddenly flashed with lightning and thunder.

The rumbling thunder awakened many from their stupor.

Immediately afterwards, a gusty wind rose, dark clouds filled the sky, and a torrential downpour was imminent.

Jia Ye’s brows furrowed, a foreboding feeling rising in his heart.

Ananda’s expression changed down below; he had previously sworn there would be no accidents, yet now an accident had occurred.

He instantly let his Primordial Spirit leave his body to scrutinize the situation above the clouds.

But at the next moment, a dragon’s roar sounded, and the Weihe Dragon King revealed his true dragon form from within the dark clouds, circling above Chang’an City, ready to spread clouds and rain.

The multitude of the Human Race, who had just awakened, now watched in shock as a giant dragon appeared in the sky.

"How dare this evil dragon act so recklessly!" Ananda was furious, his Primordial Spirit reaching above the clouds and he immediately questioned, "Weihe Dragon King, who told you to do this?"

His Primordial Spirit was invisible, unseen by mortals.

The Weihe Dragon King was momentarily confused by his questioning but still concealed his form before retorting, "Supreme One, was it not you who asked me to spread clouds and rain like last time, today again, in order to support the scripture-chanting ceremony?"

"Me?" Ananda was also stunned.

At this moment, Jia Ye’s angry shout came, "Ananda, what wonderful work you’ve done!"

Ananda looked down and saw countless pairs of eyes looking up at the clouds, looking at him and the Weihe Dragon King.

"How is this possible!"

His expression changed drastically, how could mortals possibly see them?

"Hahaha!" Suddenly, laughter resounded within Chang’an City.

Then, a streak of golden light flashed by, and Sun Wukong, clad in golden armor, appeared in the sky above Chang’an City, his hand still clutching the panic-stricken Martial Virtue Star Lord.

Seeing this scene, the people of Chang’an City, whether it was the Emperor of the Great Han, the royalty, the officials and noblemen, or the common hawkers and porters, were all extremely shocked.

Jia Ye’s heart sank; when he had found out that the human race could see Ananda and the Weihe Dragon King, he knew someone was secretly using Divine Skills to break their concealment.

But by the time he realized this, it was already too late, so he could only shout in anger, immediately disassociating, telling everyone that these actions were done privately by Ananda and had nothing to do with the Buddha Sect.

"Hehe, trying to disassociate now?" Sun Wukong sneered, not planning to leave any opportunity for the Buddha Sect.

He looked at the countless human race below, his voice spreading in all directions, "Don’t be deceived by these monks any longer. Just now you all heard too, the flood in Chang’an was their doing, in collusion with the Weihe Dragon King.

They first brought disaster, then promoted the method for salvation, simply because they want you to believe in Buddhist Law and offer them incense and worship!"

As soon as these words came out, Chang’an City was immediately in an uproar.

From the Emperor of the Great Han and the officials and noblemen down to the hawkers and porters, all were greatly alarmed.

People with discernment, like Wang Mang, could of course distinguish the truth of these words, from the recent conversation between Ananda and the Weihe Dragon King, some hints could be seen.

Jia Ye firmly denied it, shouting, "Sun Wukong, do not delude the crowd with your demon words and tarnish the reputation of my Buddha Sect!"

Ananda was even more anxious, saying, "This is a demon, you must not listen to his nonsense!"

Hearing these words, many people of the human race suddenly became afraid. Compared to the gentle and kindly monks, the recently arrived monkey certainly did not seem human.

"Hahaha, deluding the crowd with demon words? A demon?" Sun Wukong laughed loudly, "I am none other than the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, esteemed of the North Pole under Ziwei Great Emperor, how could you call me a demon?"

Boom!

As his voice fell, a regal aura rose around him, and behind him appeared a colossal figure adorned with kingly regalia, with the Ziwei star and celestial bodies such as the Sun, Moon, and stars hanging above, while grand palaces and pavilions encircled him, as if they were part of the heavenly court.

In terms of presence, it instantly overpowered the grand Buddha figure that Jia Ye had conjured.

This majestic scene further invoked a natural urge to bow in reverence.

Without needing to test the truth, the Emperor of the Great Han was the first to respectfully salute, "Emperor Liu Xin of the Han pays respects to Ziwei Great Emperor!"

The other royal family members, including Wang Mang and other officials and noblemen, also followed suit in giving salutations.

Upon seeing this, the common folk of the human race naturally stopped doubting.

Sun Wukong, imposing and awe-inspiring, questioned Jia Ye and Ananda, "Now who do you say is the demon?"

The two venerable Buddha Sect figures fell silent.

Sun Wukong continued, "Do you admit to first committing evil and then doing good, all in the name of promoting the Buddha Sect?"

The two were slightly silent again.

It was then that Jia Ye pressed his hands together and lamented, "Amitabha, Ananda, you have greatly disappointed me."

"Elder brother, you..." Ananda could hardly believe what he was hearing, but being a disciple of the Buddha himself, he understood Jia Ye’s intention.

It was for him to shoulder all the blame to preserve the good name of the Buddha Sect.