Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything
Chapter 900 - 900: Jiang Liu: This humble monk has come to question the Great Emperor!

Upon hearing the words of his Divine General, the Emperor of Longevity was slightly stunned.

What is the situation? Has the Bodhisattva of Golden Light been discovered by Master Xuanzang and his party?

As a Buddhist Disciple, although not of ordinary birth, he has not yet been ordained as a Buddha, right? In theory, even if the Bodhisattva of Golden Light is discovered, it should be fine.

However, considering Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and recently the Bodhisattva of Vast Power, would Xuanzang dare to harm the Bodhisattva of Golden Light?

Although merely targeting the Bodhisattvas of the Buddhist Sect might not affect him greatly, after all, he planned it, and the Buddhist Sect acted. That was agreed upon in advance.

But things seem to be beyond his control; the Emperor of Longevity feels uneasy.

"Emperor..."

Seeing the Emperor of Longevity pondering without speaking, the Divine General spoke, asking, "Will the Bodhisattva of Golden Light expose the Emperor?"

"Probably not?"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Longevity shook his head slightly and said, "In the end, Xuanzang and his party are also people of the Buddhist Sect. Without reason, how could they harm the Bodhisattva of Golden Light?"

Well, theoretically, that's indeed correct.

But on this journey, haven't enough people of the Buddhist Sect died at the hands of Xuanzang's party? Killing one more Bodhisattva of Golden Light doesn't seem particularly strange?

Thinking of this, the Emperor of Longevity felt a bit heavy-hearted. What if the Bodhisattva of Golden Light exposed him?

After considering, the Emperor of Longevity felt somewhat relieved.

Whatever, even if he exposes me, so what? What do I have to fear?

Who am I? One of the Four Royals under the Jade Emperor, assisting the Jade Emperor in ruling the three realms and six paths, which is my duty.

A mere Southern Dipper City, whether it rains or there's a plague, even if I made a mistake, the people of the Buddhist Sect shouldn't point fingers, right?

Thinking of this, the Emperor of Longevity felt relieved.

Indeed, my matters are within my responsibility and don't need the people of the Buddhist Sect to meddle. Even if this matter reaches the Tathagata, I can stand firm.

…

Without mentioning the Emperor of Longevity's current thoughts, on the mountain beside Southern Dipper City in the Mortal Realm, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong were completely in a stance of questioning the Bodhisattva of Golden Light, asking if he was responsible for the rain situation in Southern Dipper City.

Facing the questioning from Sun Wukong and Jiang Liu, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light initially shook his head to deny it.

However, when Sun Wukong displayed his fierce expression and took out the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light immediately confessed that indeed it was his doing.

"Since it's the Bodhisattva's doing, please withdraw this rain!" After obtaining the Bodhisattva of Golden Light's admission, Jiang Liu followed up.

"Alright, alright," nodding in fear of death, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light said.

Speaking, he led Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong to the place where he concealed the Water Gathering Banner, retrieving it.

Indeed, it was effective. Once the Water Gathering Banner was retrieved, the rain clouds gathered over Southern Dipper City gradually dispersed. Naturally, the torrential rain lessened until it stopped completely.

Such a scene confirmed the words of the Bodhisattva of Golden Light.

Indeed, the rain situation in Southern Dipper City was under his secret control.

"Dare I ask Bodhisattva, what exactly did the people of Southern Dipper City do wrong? Why cause a flood and let countless people die and be displaced?" With the rain stopped, Jiang Liu asked the Bodhisattva of Golden Light.

"This..." Faced with Jiang Liu's inquiry, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light looked troubled, wanting to answer but dared not.

"Bodhisattva, please speak frankly!" Seeing the Bodhisattva of Golden Light hesitating, Jiang Liu's expression darkened, seriously saying.

Very much in accord with Jiang Liu, following his words, Sun Wukong also raised the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, appearing as if he wanted to activate it.

"I'll speak, I'll speak..."

Having seen multiple Bodhisattvas die at the hands of Xuanzang's party, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light fully believed they dared to act, so he hurriedly said, "I, I acted following orders!"

"Oh? As a Bodhisattva, just following orders? Was it the Buddha who commanded you to do so?" Sun Wukong interrupted.

"No..." The Bodhisattva of Golden Light shook his head.

"Then which Buddha asked you to do this?" Sun Wukong followed up.

"Neither!" The Bodhisattva of Golden Light continued to shake his head.

"Then whose orders are you following? As a Bodhisattva, who has the authority over you?" Sun Wukong asked curiously.

"It was the order of the Emperor of Longevity..." With a troubled expression, yet unable to hide under the threat to his life, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light responded.

"Emperor of Longevity!? So it was the Emperor of Longevity!" Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's face slightly changed, baring his teeth.

"Master, I, Old Sun, went to the Heavenly Court before and learned that the plague in Southern Dipper City was also spread by the order of the Emperor of Longevity. It turns out that all these events were orchestrated by the Emperor of Longevity!" Turning around, his gaze fell on Jiang Liu as Sun Wukong spoke, with an angry expression.

"Amitabha, as one of the four authorities of the Heavenly Court, controlling all beings, yet doing such things, alas..." Jiang Liu chanted a Buddha's name from his mouth, showing a look of distress, and shook his head as he spoke.

"So, what's next? Should we pay a visit to the Heavenly Court?" Sun Wukong followed up with Jiang Liu.

"This..." Hearing this, Jiang Liu also wore a hesitant expression on his face.

However, after a brief hesitation, Jiang Liu nodded and said, "I have been entrusted by the people of Southern Dipper City to uphold justice. Since it's already been investigated and found that all is wrought by the Emperor of Longevity, naturally, we ought to go ask for clarification!"

With these words, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong stood up, rode the clouds and flew directly towards the Heavenly Court.

They no longer paid attention to the Bodhisattva of Golden Light.

"Phew..."

Though he had already informed Master Xuanzang, and everything now was but acting, even in this pretense, Golden Hair Lion's heart was somewhat intimidated by the interaction with Master Xuanzang.

Now, as the play ended, watching Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong soar into the sky, obviously flying towards the Heavenly Court, Golden Hair Lion secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, Golden Hair Lion secretly gave Jiang Liu a thumbs-up, silently praising him.

Remarkable!

The havoc Sun Wukong wreaked in the Heavenly Palace back in the day shook all three realms. What audacity it took to cause such havoc!

Looking at it now, Master Xuanzang's actions are even more excessive compared to Sun Wukong back then.

For he aims to slay the Emperor of Longevity!

Should we say, truly worthy of being master and disciple!? Equally unruly, indeed!

If the Emperor of Longevity is slain, then all three realms and six paths will surely be thoroughly shaken, won't they?

Thus, the Emperor of Longevity would be the strongest to fall in this Journey to the West for Scriptures catastrophe, wouldn't he?

Regardless of Golden Hair Lion's thoughts, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong soared into the sky, quickly arriving at the South Heavenly Gate.

The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate, naturally dared not stop Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong, allowing them to enter directly.

Then, under Sun Wukong's lead, Jiang Liu quickly arrived at the Hall of Longevity.

"Master Xuanzang, Great Saint, please wait here for a moment, I shall report to the Emperor immediately..." The Divine General in front of the hall noticed Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong coming over and proactively said.

"No need to report, we'll go in ourselves!" Sun Wukong waved his hand at the Divine General's words, still displaying an impolite demeanor.

And with those words, he charged directly into the Hall of Longevity.

Soon, Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong arrived in the hall.

"Great Emperor, Great Saint has intruded again..." Following behind Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong, the guarding Divine General spoke to the Emperor of Longevity.

"Humph, can't do anything right, go receive seventy-seven lashes yourself!" This time, the Emperor of Longevity seemed in a bad mood, coldly snorting and saying.

"Yes..." Hearing the Emperor's punishment, the Divine General drooped his head and responded softly, turning around to leave.

"Wait, Emperor of Longevity, it is I, Old Sun, who barged in; there's no need to punish him, right?" After all, seeing someone else punished because of him, Sun Wukong showed a bit of reluctance, asking the Emperor of Longevity.

"Sun Wukong..."

Wearing a diadem, the Emperor of Longevity's gaze fell upon Sun Wukong, speaking calmly: "This is my Hall of Longevity's matter; you need not interfere!"

This...

One has to say, the Emperor of Longevity's words are quite reasonable; whether to punish subordinates is indeed the Hall of Longevity's affair, if the Emperor of Longevity doesn't allow others to interfere, no one really can.

"Humph!"

However, Sun Wukong was not someone easily fooled, hearing this, he coldly snorted and said: "If it's a usual time, you punish those in your hall; I, Old Sun, naturally wouldn't care. But this person is punished because of me, I, Old Sun, can't not care!"

The Emperor of Longevity's words make sense, Sun Wukong's words also make sense, each clings to their own reasoning, hard to say who is right or wrong.

Between the Emperor of Longevity and Sun Wukong, each holds their reason, making it somewhat of a standoff.

"Amitabha..."

At this time, Jiang Liu chanted a Buddha's name from his mouth, stepping forward two steps.

Seeing his master ready to speak, Sun Wukong also fell silent.

Similarly, when Sun Wukong fell silent, the Emperor of Longevity's gaze fell on Jiang Liu: "Master Xuanzang, what brings you to my Hall of Longevity?"

"Great Emperor, this humble monk is here for one reason, to question the Great Emperor on an issue!"

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