Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System
Chapter 73 Arrival of the Buddhist Sect and Tension with Drawn Swords and Crossbows

Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Arrival of the Buddhist Sect and Tension with Drawn Swords and Crossbows

The eyes of the immortals subconsciously fell on the Southern Extremity Longevity Star, for he looked the oldest of those present.

Suddenly, there was the sound of Brahman chanting from the west, accompanied by the diffusion of countless golden lights.

A group of monks walked along a path of golden light, and the portly monk at their head stepped forward, creating lotuses with each step. Surrounding him were countless golden lotuses dancing in the air, accompanied by golden pearls, precious pagodas, and towers, all casting a solemn, majestic aura.

The eyes of the immortals were drawn to them, relieving the Southern Extremity Longevity Star from their attention.

"These bald donkeys, showing up at such a timely moment, huh." Sun Wukong sneered coldly.

Soon, the monks arrived above the Heavenly River.

The fat monk at their head held one hand upright in salute and greeted everyone, "Amitabha, greetings to all the benefactors here. Poor monk, Kui Liu Sun, has come to the Heaven by the order of the Buddha to participate in the martial assembly."

Jin Ling, Zhao Gongming, all ignored him.

The Southern Extremity Longevity Star also turned away coldly, not paying him any attention.

Only Guang Chengzi and Tai Yi approached and exchange a few words. The two parties seemed very harmonious.

After a short while, Kui Liu Sun said to Jin Ling with a smile, "Lady, it has been many years, and yet your charm remains."

Jin Ling remained indifferent, looking away.

Undeterred, Kui Liu Sun continued with a smile, "Lady, as we’re at the midst of a grand occasion, why don’t we just drop the matter for today?"

Finally, Jin Ling sneered coldly, "Who do you think you are? You think by shedding your skin, you can act high and mighty in front of me?"

Kui Liu Sun’s smile faltered, but he quickly smiled again and said, "The lady misunderstands, ever since this poor monk took refuge in the west, I have read the scriptures daily, and have come to realize the futility of endless vengeance.

The Buddha says, ’When anger and ignorance cease to be, the heart encounters no obstacles."

Jin Ling said nothing in response, simply glancing at Zhao Gongming who was mounting a black tiger.

Zhao Gongming immediately scoffed and said, "You speak well, but you are nothing but a traitor who has turned his back on his master. You’re even worse than them. Pretending to be a peacemaker here, aren’t you embarrassed?"

As these words fell, the expressions of several followers of the revealing teaching changed. Kui Liu Sun simply sighed and chanted Amitabha again.

"Heh, eloquent, I like that," said Sun Wukong from the sidelines, watching the commotion as if he were an outsider. He could tell that Zhao Gongming’s words were venomous, not only exposing the scars of the revealing teachings but also sowing discord.

Of course, as a netizen on Zhihu once said, perhaps it was Yuan Shi Tian Zun’s will that led the Vice Sect Hierarch Ran Deng and many followers of the revealing teaching to defect to the west.

Thinking of this, Sun Wukong speculated, "Hmm, it must have been after Ran Deng of the revealing teaching was usurped by Duo Bao of the rival teachings. When the Saints of the revealing teaching failed in their scheme to reap the benefits from the rise of Buddhism, they no longer disguised the defection of the past."

Looking back at the harmonious conversation that Kui Liu Sun had earlier with Guang Chengzi and Tai Yi, it was clear that even though the twelve Golden Immortals of the revealing teaching had disbanded, their relationships remained good.

At this moment, seeing that he could not persuade Jin Ling, Kui Liu Sun turned to Sun Wukong and said, "This benefactor, harboring good intentions will bring enduring benefits. Why not release Bai He and accumulate more merits for the future..."

"Shut up!" Sun Wukong, annoyed and irritable, said, "When Tai Yi, Guang Chengzi, and the Southern Extremity Longevity Star came after me one after another just now, why didn’t you persuade them to harbor good intentions for enduring benefits?

Pretending to be benevolent in front of me? Do you think I’m easy to bully?"

During his anger, he tightened his grip a little too much.

"Ga ga... ga..." Bai He struggled as his neck was nearly snapped, his voice growing weaker.

It was at this moment that the Southern Extremity Longevity Star suddenly swung his staff, sending a dreadful ray of divine light hurtling towards Sun Wukong.

Jin Ling and Zhao Gongming reacted at the same time, one drew her sword to strike at the Southern Extremity Longevity Star, and the other stepped in front of Sun Wukong. It appeared they were well prepared.

Sizzle!

A dazzling sword light swept by, creating a terrifying chasm in the void of Heaven, though it didn’t seem forceful.

The Southern Extremity Longevity Star’s complexion changed drastically, and he flew back, also throwing his staff away.

Guang Chengzi, Tai Yi Zhenren, and Ju Liu Sun frantically scattered and fled.

But in the blink of an eye, after the sword light had dissipated, the cane of the Southern Extremity Longevity Star was broken, Guang Chengzi, Tai Yi Zhenren, and Ju Liu Sun were missing arms and legs, and some were directly split in half.

As for the divine light cast by the Southern Extremity Longevity Star, it was blocked by Zhao Gongming before it could even reach Sun Wukong.

"Shameless!" Sun Wukong had moved the instant the Southern Extremity Longevity Star swung his cane.

Seeing Zhao Gongming standing in front, he first summoned the Cauldron of Creation, then divine power surged in his hands, stripping Bai He’s feathers clean off.

"Caw... Stop!" Bai He cried out frantically, its cries filled with anger, terror, and despair, until it finally stood naked before all the immortals of the Three Realms.

The immortals who had retreated to a distance were stunned by these sudden developments.

The first clash between the strong members of Chan Teachings and Jie Teachings since the conclusion of the Divine Enthronement had come so unexpectedly.

The strength of Jin Ling Saint Mother shocked all the immortals, as they had long heard she was a Quasi-Saint who had eliminated her three corpses, truly a formidable being.

But then, they saw Sun Wukong pluck Bai He’s feathers clean.

All the immortals were dumbfounded, as that was the personal attendant of a Chan Teachings Saint, the disciple of the Southern Extremity Longevity Star!

If something happened to him, then Chan Teachings’ face would likely be completely lost, as they valued their face above all!

Otherwise, why would Tai Yi Zhenren, Guang Chengzi, and the Southern Extremity Longevity Star appear one after another, first to seek justice for Bai He, and later to save him.

"Haha, well-plucked!" Zhao Gongming hailed with praise.

"Sun Wukong!" The Southern Extremity Longevity Star’s face turned dark as a chilling glint converged in his eyes.

The expressions on Guang Chengzi and Tai Yi Zhenren were also very ugly.

They were already injured by a strike of Jin Ling Saint Mother’s sword, and now with the incident of Bai He being plucked, they felt deeply embarrassed and contemplated retreat, no longer able to continue participating in the Martial Arts Tournament.

But just then, there appeared an aurora of boundless glimmers and a myriad of auspicious colors, illuminating the entire Heavenly Holy Realm.

When the immortals looked up, they saw a Nine-Dragon Imperial Carriage, escorted by numerous fairy maidens, celestial officials, and heavenly soldiers, heading toward the Milky Way.

"We welcome His Majesty the Jade Emperor," the immortals adjusted their emotions and bowed with respect.

Jin Ling Saint Mother and Zhao Gongming simply bowed briefly and did not speak.

Although Southern Extremity Longevity Star, Guang Chengzi, and Tai Yi Zhenren looked troubled, they also had to bow in greeting in front of all the immortals.

Ju Liu Sun, with one palm raised, along with the assembly of Buddhist followers, also bowed and greeted His Majesty.

"You may all dispense with the formalities," the Jade Emperor said, upon arriving above the Milky Way, without stepping down from his carriage.

He first cast a majestic glance over the immortals, then turned his gaze towards the proudly standing Monkey King in the distance, his eyes flashing with approval as he softly said, "Sun Wukong, release Bai He immediately. In the midst of this grand occasion, how can you let all the immortals of the Three Realms witness such a farce?"

The expressions of the Southern Extremity Longevity Star, Guang Chengzi, and Tai Yi Zhenren, which had just eased, sank once again.

Whose farce? It was clear the Jade Emperor was referring to Chan Teachings!

Seeing the Jade Emperor express his stance, Sun Wukong chuckled and replied, "Hehe, Your Majesty, had it not been for these stubborn members of the Chan Teachings and their sneak attack, I would have released him long ago,

keeping such a filthy thing in my hands truly dirties them."

Having said that, he casually threw the now featherless Bai He out.

The Southern Extremity Longevity Star, with a cold face, reached out to catch him.

At this moment, Bai He, overwhelmed with shame and anger, had intentionally knocked himself unconscious.

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