Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 891 - 891: Golden Hair Lion: What Have I Done to Deserve This?

The Bodhisattva of Golden Light arrived in front of the Emperor of Longevity and others at this moment, appearing calm on the surface, but internally, he was almost in tears.

What kind of sin have I wrought?

He vividly recalled how he tried every method to distance himself from the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, yet Xuanzang repeatedly appeared before him like a clinging pest.

First, he secretly tried to leave the Purple Bamboo Forest, but Xuanzang also stealthily entered the Purple Bamboo Forest, seemingly trying to meet Princess Gaoyang privately and encountered him.

Next, after leaving the Purple Bamboo Forest, he buried himself underground, only to find Xuanzang unexpectedly descending from the sky.

Then, he thought the team for the Journey to the West for Scriptures had already passed through the Women's Kingdom and surely wouldn't return.

Who knew, Xuanzang and the King of the Women's Kingdom had a daughter, and he encountered him again.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, resolved fiercely, and directly descended into the Netherworld Blood Sea, sealing himself, intending to emerge only after the great tribulation of Journey to the West for Scriptures was over.

Who would have thought? Master Xuanzang still appeared before him!

Each encounter made the Golden Hair Lion feel as if the world was conspiring against him.

After much effort, an oral agreement was reached with Master Xuanzang, and he was named Bodhisattva of Golden Light by Tathagata, succeeding the Taoist Arena of Bodhisattva Guanyin.

He resolved to hide in the Purple Bamboo Forest and wait until the Journey to the West for Scriptures ended before reconsidering.

For the past year or so, he managed to live a somewhat peaceful life.

How unexpected that he could not escape his fate, being sent to join the Emperor of Longevity to add tribulations to the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team!

Even more frightening was that the Emperor of Longevity devised the plot, while he was the main executor!

Wasn't this sending him to his death?

Not long ago, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and the Bodhisattva of Vast Power all perished at the hands of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team, a fact that is not secret within the Buddhist Sect.

"Greetings to the Emperor of Longevity, Emperor Zhenwu, and Elder Immortal of South Pole..."

Despite feeling like he could cry, and secretly complaining, the Golden Hair Lion maintained his composure, actively greeting them.

"Longevity, you have business to attend to here; I'll come back to disturb you another day..."

Nodding towards the Golden Hair Lion, Emperor Zhenwu threw down his cards and spoke, swiftly departing after saying his piece.

"Well, I will also come back to disturb you another day!" Seeing how decisively Emperor Zhenwu departed, Elder Immortal of South Pole followed suit and quickly left.

"You two, wait a moment, my hand is excellent; you need to let me have my spring!"

Looking at his good hand and seeing Elder Immortal of South Pole and Emperor Zhenwu swiftly turning away, the Emperor of Longevity was naturally unwilling to accept it.

However, once he spoke, Elder Immortal of South Pole and Emperor Zhenwu ran even faster.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared completely.

"Those two really are..." Watching them disappearing in a flash, the Emperor of Longevity shook his head in criticism of their cheating behavior.

"Bodhisattva of Golden Light..."

After calming his mind, Emperor of Longevity laid down his cards, turning to Golden Hair Lion and said, "Do you have anything to say regarding this tribulation?"

"Everything will follow the Emperor's thoughts!" Hearing Emperor of Longevity's words, Golden Hair Lion responded.

"Hmm, the cultivation level of Bodhisattva of Golden Light is quite decent, reaching the level of Taiyi True Immortal, but such cultivation level is insignificant before the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team!"

Nodding slightly, Emperor of Longevity spoke not with politeness but straight-to-the-point.

Lowering his head, the Golden Hair Lion said nothing, tacitly accepting it.

However, a flicker of anger appeared in his eyes.

He had once been Bodhisattva Guanyin's mount; after Guanyin succumbed to demon possession, although Buddha sealed him as a Bodhisattva, many still considered him merely Guanyin's mount in origin, and thus did not view him highly in their hearts.

In recent days, the Golden Hair Lion had seen through much.

Nevertheless, Emperor of Longevity's direct words about his meager cultivation level still felt a bit harsh to hear.

"Adding tribulations to the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team inevitably entails engaging in battle, but since your cultivation is weak, avoid confrontation where possible and focus on strategy!"

Disregarding the Golden Hair Lion's feelings at this moment, Emperor of Longevity continued, setting the tone for this tribulation.

Upon hearing that action wasn't planned, preferring wisdom over confrontation, Golden Hair Lion felt slightly relieved, nodding as he said, "Amitabha, everything depends on the Emperor's orders!"

"Good, from what I know, though Xuanzang's group is ruthless, they possess a chivalrous spirit and will intervene upon encountering injustice, so you must descend to the Lower Realm..."

"Soon, Xuanzang's group will pass through Southern Dipper City; hide this Water Gathering Banner within the city..."

"As Xuanzang and the others arrive at Southern Dipper City, it's certain that the city has already turned into a land of swamps. Let's see what actions they take!"

The Emperor of Longevity spoke, and as he spoke, he brought out a banner, handing it to the Golden Hair Lion.

"Understood!" The Golden Hair Lion nodded and said.

After receiving the Water Gathering Banner from the Emperor of Longevity, he turned and left the emperor's palace.

...

Jiang Liu and the others continued their westward journey, arriving in the world of the Journey to the West. It's been more than six years, and judging by the months, it's already the end of November, and the weather is getting colder and colder.

The cold wind blows, bringing a penetrating chill.

Of course, for Jiang Liu and the others, who all have cultivation levels of Taiyi True Immortal and above, slight weather changes in temperature? Naturally, it has no impact on them.

"The weather hasn't been too good lately!"

After walking continuously for four to five days, covering more than a hundred li, Jiang Liu noticed that the recent days have been cloudy and rainy, and the rain seems to be getting heavier as they move forward. Jiang Liu couldn't help but speak.

"Yes, it's been raining for several days. The weather really isn't great!" As Jiang Liu finished speaking, Zhu Bajie immediately nodded.

No matter what the master says is right, Zhu Bajie almost keeps this deeply in his mind.

"This road is really difficult to walk!" Sun Wukong walked ahead, taking the lead. Each step, deep or shallow, the original road had turned into a muddy mess. He couldn't help but frown.

"Oh, this road is indeed difficult to continue. Why don't we stay here and wait for the rain to stop?" Jiang Liu thought about it, staying here taking advantage of this opportunity is also a good choice, so he suggested.

"Sure, master! Let's stop for a few days!" Jiang Liu's suggestion was naturally very welcome among the disciples, who nodded one by one.

After speaking, Jiang Liu took out the Exquisite Immortal Mansion and unfolded it on the empty ground.

Then, the master and disciples all walked inside, and Sun Wukong and the others cleaned the mud off themselves properly.

Being able to stop and participate in dungeons properly, of course, Jiang Liu was unwilling to set out again.

After all, the more he participated in dungeons every day, the more money he earned.

Recently, Jiang Liu has been focusing more on earning money rather than accumulating experience points.

He was striving to save enough money to buy the Tai Chi Diagram, so being able to stop and free up more time for dungeons is certainly beneficial.

Thus, the Exquisite Immortal Mansion was put down, and Jiang Liu and his team stayed for about ten days.

One day, after finishing another round in the dungeon, Jiang Liu felt somewhat mentally exhausted, walked alone to the window, and looked at the rainy weather outside, frowning.

Torrential rain, as usual, having been here for ten days, combined with walking for four to five days before, it's been a continuous half-month of rainy weather.

Moreover, the rain is extremely heavy, such weather makes one feel somewhat uneasy.

"Master, what are you looking at?" Sun Wukong still seemed energetic, came to Jiang Liu's side, and asked curiously.

Even though he had participated in continuous hours of dungeons, Sun Wukong still felt no fatigue, his durability was truly impressive.

Not only is his physical body like indestructible vajra, his mental state seems indestructible like vajra too.

"I'm observing the weather; it's been half a month, and the rain hasn't lessened. The weather is really abnormal! It shouldn't be rainy season now," Jiang Liu replied.

"Master, now that you mention it, that's true!" Listening to Jiang Liu, Sun Wukong nodded in agreement.

Even during usual times, when there's a continuous long period of rain, it usually rains for a bit, then pauses, and then continues again.

However, looking at the current situation, the rain hasn't stopped for half a month; this is indeed unusual.

"How about I, Old Sun, ask the Dragon King?" Seeing Jiang Liu's uncertain expression, Sun Wukong suggested.

"Forget it, it's just some trivial matter, no need to specially call the Dragon King," Jiang Liu thought for a moment, shaking his head.

Indeed, because of continuous rain for half a month, should we specifically summon the Dragon King to inquire?

That seems a bit too exaggerated, right?

Knock, knock, knock!

Just as Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong were discussing, suddenly, the door of the Exquisite Immortal Mansion was knocked.

"Master, I'll get the door!"

Hearing the knock, Sha Wujing naturally volunteered, speaking as he went to open the door.

Soon enough, Sha Wujing brought someone unexpected inside.

"Golden Hair Lion?" Seeing the person Wujing brought in, Jiang Liu was secretly surprised.