Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 898 - 898: Ten Thousand People Blood Letter

"To be honest, Old Zen Master, I do have a matter for which I need your help. It seems that only your help will be the most convenient!" Jiang Liu nodded in response to Zen Master Fahai's words.

"Oh? Cough, cough, is there something where I can be of assistance? Please, don't hesitate to say it..."

Despite looking quite weak, Fahai's words were full of loyalty and righteousness, as if he was just short of patting his chest to assure he could handle it all.

"It's like this: I see that Zen Master Fahai's prestige in this village is unmatched, right?" Jiang Liu started, questioning Zen Master Fahai.

Indeed, Zen Master Fahai stationed himself at the northernmost part of this village, with only some wooden branches forming a very simple fence, yet it can hold back everyone.

Is it his strength that makes people fear him? No, it's his prestige that makes people believe in him.

"This is not considered prestige, right? It's just that, after many years in this town, people trust me more." Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Fahai slightly shook his head and said.

"In my view, it's the same thing!"

Jiang Liu nodded and said, and upon saying this, he continued, "What I need Zen Master Fahai to do is very simple: to rally everyone and make a request to me!"

"Rally everyone and make a request?" Fahai looked at Jiang Liu in surprise, clearly not understanding what he meant by this.

Why specifically rally everyone to make a request to him?

Seeing Fahai's inquisitive eyes, Jiang Liu did not provide much explanation, following up with, "Exactly, Zen Master Fahai, you rally everyone to request me to find out the truth behind the continuous torrential rain in Southern Dipper City, and then..."

"You, you want to make a move against the Emperor of Longevity!?" Before Jiang Liu could finish his words, Fahai suddenly widened his eyes in surprise and asked Jiang Liu.

"Huh!?"

Fahai's words made Jiang Liu look at him in amazement. He could understand his intentions even before he finished speaking?

All along, Zhu Bajie and the others thought Jiang Liu's wisdom was unparalleled, yet now, looking at Zen Master Fahai, Jiang Liu felt the same impression.

This Fahai indeed possesses incredibly high wisdom!

"Just now, I heard your conversation with Sun Wukong, and you said the incident in Southern Dipper City was all orchestrated by the Emperor of Longevity. Since you already knew the truth but specifically wanted me to gather the public's request, it must be that you're planning to move against the Emperor of Longevity, right?" Seeing Jiang Liu's astonished look, Zen Master Fahai opened his mouth to explain.

When Sun Wukong arrived, Jiang Liu did not avoid Zen Master Fahai in their conversation.

Hence, for him to deduce all this makes sense.

"That's right, it indeed is so!" Since Zen Master Fahai had already deduced his aim, Jiang Liu nodded.

"Please, Old Zen Master, help!" After nodding, Jiang Liu again addressed Zen Master Fahai.

"Master, you're overestimating it. This is not aiding, but the truth that the people of Southern Dipper City have the right to know! It's moreover my unyielding duty!" Hearing Jiang Liu's request, Zen Master Fahai seriously replied.

Evidently, the two had already reached a consensus on this matter.

Fahai's reply made Jiang Liu silently nod to himself.

However, after a moment of silence, Jiang Liu asked, "Old Zen Master, aren't you afraid that if the truth of our secret scheme gets exposed, it might cause disastrous harm to all your people?"

"Amitabha, since the Master plans to move against the Emperor of Longevity, I presume you have some assurance in doing so. In that case, we are all on the same boat, and I can only choose to trust you!" Hearing Jiang Liu's inquiry, Zen Master Fahai followed up by saying.

"Indeed, a truly wise person, able to clearly see the situation, firm in their choices. It's a pity that you have no cultivation level; otherwise, you would certainly be a notable figure in the Three Realms and Six Paths!"

Jiang Liu nodded to himself, appreciating Zen Master Fahai even more.

Since both sides had already confirmed their thoughts, soon Zen Master Fahai, dragging his seriously ill body, began to act.

The entire village, due to the influx of refugees from Southern Dipper City, appeared somewhat crowded.

However, the village isn't particularly large, so Zen Master Fahai's movements weren't particularly difficult.

Zen Master Fahai's prestige is indeed high, finding a few relatively esteemed elders in the village, Zen Master Fahai talked briefly.

The continuous heavy rains in Southern Dipper City, pouring down for days, never ceasing, seemed too peculiar, certainly not naturally formed.

All of this might be orchestrated by someone behind the scenes.

This over-a-month-long torrential rain had indeed already caused many to start having suspicions, and today Zen Master Fahai bringing up the topic naturally resonated with many.

Is all of this being manipulated by someone in the shadows?

Thinking of this possibility, the collective sentiment surged.

However, being able to make the sky pour down for an entire month, even if someone was controlling it all behind the scenes, that mastermind's abilities must be terrifying, right?

Far beyond what us mere mortals could compare to.

"Amitabha, I have only cultivated Buddhism for many years, not supernatural powers, so I don't have the means to subdue demons. However, Master Xuanzang and his companions, every one of them possesses the supernatural powers to subdue demons and eliminate evil!"

"Moreover, seeing that Master Xuanzang is a genuinely kind-hearted man, why not ask Master Xuanzang for help regarding this matter?"

After waiting for the right moment, Zen Master Fahai spoke up, presenting his suggestion.

Once this suggestion was raised, it naturally garnered much approval from many.

Indeed, each member of Master Xuanzang's entourage possesses divine skills. Sun Wukong travels back and forth on the Somersault Cloud, and when Jiang Liu enters villages, he radiates Buddhist Light and uses the Healing Holy Hand skill, making these common folk understand that they indeed have supernatural powers.

Since he is willing to help everyone, he should be willing to investigate the truth behind this matter for everyone, right?

As the saying goes, a good person does good deeds to the end, and escorts the Buddha all the way on the Journey to the West, right?

"Let everything be according to the old Zen master's decision!" After some discussion, everyone decided on this.

Subsequently, under the guidance of the old Zen master, countless citizens gathered and wrote a petition in blood.

The content of the petition was written on a large piece of cloth pieced together and naturally requested Master Xuanzang to uncover the truth behind the continuous rain in Southern Dipper City, seeking justice for all the deceased citizens.

Following this, tens of thousands of citizens in the town each pressed their handprints onto the petition written in blood.

Meanwhile, while the townspeople quickly took action, summoned by Zen Master Fahai, Sun Wukong arrived at Doushuai Palace in the Heavenly Court and met with the Supreme Elder Lord.

Without any nonsense, Sun Wukong naturally explained the situation in the lower realm's Southern Dipper City, hoping the Supreme Elder Lord would provide him with a few elixirs to cure the plague.

However, the Supreme Elder Lord naturally evaded saying he had none.

No matter how much Sun Wukong rolled, even lying on Doushuai Palace's floor stating he wouldn't leave without the elixirs,

the Supreme Elder Lord remained completely unmoved.

After entangling for a long time, seeing no other option, Sun Wukong reluctantly departed from Doushuai Palace.

Though he had mentally prepared himself for all of this, visiting the Heavenly Court twice today to be blocked everywhere left Sun Wukong feeling very uncomfortable.

Why was it like this?!

After pondering a while, Sun Wukong understood!

Though he is quite respected within the Heavenly Court, this regard is not comparable to that of the Emperor of Longevity!

As one of the Four Imperials, not only does he possess extraordinary cultivation level, but he also holds a high position and wields significant power...

If those immortals in the Heavenly Court had to choose between offending him and the Emperor of Longevity, it is clear that almost everyone chose to offend him rather than the Emperor of Longevity.

Thinking of this made Sun Wukong's mood exceptionally bad!

However, recalling his master's purpose was to plot against the Emperor of Longevity, Sun Wukong's mood improved a lot!

Sun Wukong still trusts his master's wisdom and abilities.

Let the Emperor of Longevity be conceited for a few days; once the timing is right, he shall be slain!

Having failed to acquire a cure for the plague, Sun Wukong begrudgingly descended from the Heavenly Court to report to Jiang Liu.

At the Hall of Longevity, there were naturally people watching Sun Wukong's actions at all times.

Regarding Sun Wukong's unsuccessful visit to Doushuai Palace, someone naturally reported this to the Emperor of Longevity.

"Hahaha, indeed the Emperor has superior tactics!"

A Divine General standing beside the Emperor of Longevity couldn't help but laugh, flattering the Emperor of Longevity: "This rascal monkey usually behaves arrogantly in the Heavenly Court, yet today, with just a minor move, the Emperor has made him hit a wall everywhere!"

"Indeed. The Emperor is one of the Four Imperials under the Jade Emperor, how could that monkey be compared to the Emperor!?" Another immortal agreed, nodding in approval, as words of flattery filled the hall.

Listening to these words, the Emperor of Longevity felt quite pleased internally.

However, externally, he maintained a dignified demeanor without expressions of delight.

"Somebody, go fetch my nine-leaf purple fungus and deliver it to Doushuai Palace. Since the Supreme Elder Lord gave me some face, I naturally have to return the favor!" The Emperor of Longevity commanded, with delight in his heart.

As the Divine General beside him went to carry it out, the Emperor of Longevity began to ponder secretly.

Thus, Sun Wukong has now faced obstacles twice in the Heavenly Court, likely adding another tribulation to the Journey to the West for Scriptures, right?

If the time is right, perhaps it truly can cease cloud and rain, halt the plague.

However, everything still requires Master Xuanzang to personally plead to me!

Thus, the merit of overcoming this tribulation will be obtained, and wouldn't Master Xuanzang owe me a favor?