Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 299 - 265: Enemy Approaches

Chapter 299: Chapter 265: Enemy Approaches

Kunlun Mountain.

After the Southern Extremity Longevity Star had been entrusted by the Saint to aid Tianzhu, he had been paying close attention to the conflict between the East and the West.

Seeing the Han armies advancing westward like a hot knife through butter, he knew that Ussang Country and Elephant Country would definitely not be able to withstand the Han forces, so he summoned Tai Yi.

"What is it that you summon me for, Elder Brother?" asked Tai Yi.

"You should descend the mountain and lend Tianzhu a hand," said the Southern Extremity Longevity Star.

"Elder Brother, the Buddha Sect has no shortage of Daluo Golden Immortals," Tai Yi said with a frown. "With the Four Non-Alikes in Tianzhu representing our Chan Teaching, why must I go?"

"No complaints, this is the master’s decree," spoke the Southern Extremity Longevity Star sternly, "Moreover, it is the destiny ordained by heaven to promote Buddhism, and descending the mountain to assist Tianzhu is your opportunity to become a Quasi-Saint."

Tai Yi was nowhere close to believing such nonsense. Of the original twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Teaching, Guang Chengzi, Yu Ding, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Avalokiteshvara, and Ksitigarbha had all reached the Quasi-Saint level.

Among them, Guang Chengzi took the path of Three Corpses to Enlightenment but had only managed to cut off his evil corpse three hundred years ago. In a battle where the Demon Sect attacked the Heavenly Court, he had both his good and evil corpses cut down, causing his cultivation to fall back to the realm of a Daluo Golden Immortal.

Ksitigarbha was a Quasi-Saint of merit but had already passed away.

Not long ago, Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, was struck by a human youth named Lu Bu, losing her evil corpse and causing her cultivation to decline.

The remaining Manjushri and Samantabhadra, Quasi-Saints of merit, had reputations to uphold, but now, as the era of calamity began again, these merit-based Quasi-Saints were the least stable.

After considering this, it seemed only Yu Ding was the safest bet, for he did not compete or vie for attention, nor did he get involved in conflicts.

Thinking of this, Tai Yi sighed helplessly; he wanted to be like Yu Ding, hoping to evade this era of calamity.

As for the Quasi-Saint realm, as long as he survived the era of calamity, opportunities would be plentiful to pursue it.

But contrary to his wishes, the first person the chief master elder brother approached was him.

Since the master himself had been cited, Tai Yi had no excuse to refuse and could only agree, reluctantly setting off for Tianzhu with a distressed expression.

...

At the moment, inside the Tianzhu Royal Palace.

Zhou Kao furrowed his brow, while Jia Ye and Guanyin pondered alongside.

The Han army was too fierce, beyond their expectations.

What puzzled them even more was that these two Han forces consisted of only eight hundred-plus and a thousand-plus soldiers respectively. For the mighty Han, with millions of martial artists, these numbers were exceedingly small, though each soldier was exceptionally powerful.

Did the Han really intend to advance west with just these two armies? That would be far too arrogant, wouldn’t it?

Although perplexed, the three knew they must deal with these two Han forces. Otherwise, once Ussang Country and Elephant Country fell, Tianzhu would lose two crucial strongholds for the eastern campaign against the Han.

Jia Ye said, "Your Majesty, the Eight Hundred Li Yellow Wind Range in Ussang Country lies directly on Lu Bu’s path westward. It is guarded by the Yellow Wind Monster, a disciple of Bodhisattva Lingji, who will surely stop Lu Bu."

Guanyin nodded, "The Yellow Wind Monster is a Daoist golden-haired weasel who attained the Dao at the foot of Mount Ling. It once stole and ate the ghee from the crystal cups of the Great Thunderclap Monastery, and fearing the wrath of the Vajra, it sought forgiveness from Buddha. The Buddha spared it from punishment and instructed Bodhisattva Lingji to secretly let it return to the mountain. Reflecting on its prowess now, it must be quite formidable."

Jia Ye smiled, "When I visited last, I saw that it had mastered the Samadhi Divine Wind, which was quite impressive. Unless one has a treasure or Divine Skills to withstand such a divine wind, I fear only a Quasi-Saint could subdue it."

After hearing the discussion, Zhou Kao’s brow eased somewhat, and he asked, "So it seems only Elephant Country lacks a powerful guardian?"

Jia Ye answered with silence.

The strength of the Han soldiers had exceeded expectations, posing a major complication to his previous strategies in the West: a shortage of powerful beings.

Zhou Kao did not press further, knowing that solving the problem at hand was paramount. He contemplated, "Order Indra to lead five thousand Asura warriors to station in Ussang Country, and Vishnu along with Gui Mu to lead ten thousand Asura warriors to Elephant Country."

Jia Ye’s eyebrows knitted together, then relaxed once more.

Though they were called Asura warriors, they were essentially the former demons, having been converted by Ancient Buddha Dipankara and now followers of the Buddha Sect, hence the new name, Asura.

Presently, the Scorpion Spirit, Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord, and many other Demon Kings had already rushed to the territories of the Bull Demon Clan, preparing to take down the Bull Demon King.

Zhou Kao’s decision to send Asura warriors to guard Elephant Country was understandable.

However, dispatching another five thousand Asura warriors to Ussang Country clearly indicated a lack of trust in him.

Guanyin praised, "The king has considered everything thoroughly; these two countries have nothing to worry about."

Jia Ye, with lowered eyes, silently chanted "Amitabha."

At that moment, a guard came in to report, "Your Majesty, there is a Taoist outside who wishes to see you. He claims to be Tai Yi of the Chan Teaching."

"Bring him in quickly," said Zhou Kao with the air of someone desperate for wise counsel.

Soon, a plump Taoist entered the hall and bowed, saying, "I have seen the King of Tianzhu. I am here under my master’s orders to lend Tianzhu a helping hand."

Zhou Kao smiled and said, "I have long heard of Tai Yi’s reputation, and seeing him today, he truly lives up to it."

Tai Yi felt gratified upon hearing this, and his irritation lessened somewhat. He held his head high and said, "Then please arrange a task for me, so I may return to the mountain and report back."

It was clear to everyone that he was just going through the motions and had no real intention of helping.

Zhou Kao’s eyes flickered but he still smiled and said, "Elephant Country is currently in need of powerful guards. I would ask you to go there."

Tai Yi, puffing out his stomach, strutted out with his head held high.

Throughout the entire visit, he did not once glance at his former fellow disciple, Guanyin.

Guanyin didn’t seem to care, holding the Jade Clean Bottle with a faint smile on her face the whole time.

After this arrangement was made, the three of them turned their attention back to the scene within the bubble.

At this moment, the scenery within the bubble changed, showing a verdant high mountain where the Demon King’s dwelling was located—Cuiyun Mountain.

Compared to Ussang Country and Elephant Country, the battle to besiege the Demon King was clearly of greater importance.

Once they took down the territory of the mighty bull clan, Tianzhu could occupy most of Xiniuhezhou, and their fortune would surely soar!

...

Emerald Cloud Mountain, Banana Leaf Cave.

The Demon King carefully wiped the Patterned Gold and Iron Rod in his hands, his fiery gaze causing the heavily pregnant Iron Fan Princess beside him to feel neglected.

Especially since she had recently found out that the Demon King had been consorting with the vixen from Mount Ji Lei.

Thinking of this, Iron Fan Princess complained, "You keep a seductive fox outside and bring another iron rod home; I can’t bear such days any longer!"

The Demon King, not even lifting his head, said, "What do you know? This is an Innate Spiritual Treasure painstakingly forged for me by Ancestral Martial, an Innate Spiritual Treasure. Do you understand that?"

Iron Fan Princess scoffed, "Then you might as well spend your life with this rod. I’m taking our son back to my mother’s place."

The Demon King, still looking down, responded, "Go ahead, go back."

Iron Fan Princess snorted coldly and walked straight out of the cave, heading towards the Nether Blood Sea.

The Demon King finally lifted his head to watch her leave, his eyes filled with reluctance, "My wife, my child, if I survive this, I will personally bring you back."

He had recently learned that Tianzhu was planning to move against his bull clan; formidable Demon Kings were gathering around, clearly aiming for him.

But he could not leave; Sun Wukong had warned him repeatedly to hold this land at all costs.

Clearly, if he were to lose this territory, the struggle for fortune between the great Han and Tianzhu would undergo a massive shift.

The Demon King was well aware that if Iron Fan Princess knew about this, she would never leave. So, he had to resort to deception.

"My lord!"

Suddenly, a cry of alarm came faintly from afar.

The Demon King’s expression changed drastically—trouble!

He grabbed the Patterned Gold and Iron Rod and with a flash, appeared outside in the void.

Looking around, he saw figures hurtling toward Cuiyun Mountain from all directions.

Apart from the Hundred Eyed Demon Lord from Huanghua Shrine, Scorpion Spirit from Poison Enemy Mountain, and various Demon Kings, there were also the four Heavenly Kings, the eighteen Arhats, and five hundred Jiedi from the Buddha Sect!

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