Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 59 Heavenly Court Dispatches Troops to Subdue Sun Wukong
No doubt, he was just winging it, but as long as the dish was a system inheritance, even if made blindly, it tasted exceptionally good and could have the effect of awakening divine skills!
Of course, he, Chen Nuo, would definitely not tell others, he wanted to keep a low profile!
"Then I’ll come every day!" Bixiao, seeing that Chen Nuo was unwilling to ascend to heaven, started clamoring.
What the hell, come every day?!
This sentence directly scared the Bull Demon King, his heart filled with utter despair, fearing that his good days were coming to an end.
As a saint’s mount, although his cultivation was not exceptional, he still had some thin influence within the school.
The only ones ranking above him were the Eight Great True Inheritances and the accompanying Seven Immortals; the rest were manageable, and even those of higher status treated him amicably. But this demoness Bixiao was the exception.
Every time she came to Golden Turtle Island, she made sure to torment and tease him.
The Bull Demon King wanted to flee back to his homeland, Emerald Cloud Mountain, yet his heart couldn’t bear to part with Chen Nuo’s culinary delights.
After much tossing and turning, the Bull Demon King sighed deeply in his heart, resigning to the torment. In the end, he bowed to the lure of the delicious food.
"We might not have enough money," Yunxiao said with furrowed brows, looking a little worried. The three of them, eating together once, would need six thousand taels, which was not a small amount at all!
"What is there to be afraid of!" Qiong Xiao dismissed the concern. "If we don’t have money, we’ll just make another trip, there are plenty of temples, after all."
"Right, right, right!" Bixiao nodded repeatedly, regretting that she hadn’t struck a blow herself earlier.
If only she had known that her own fee was a whole three thousand taels, she would have chopped at the big head of the Tathagata Golden Body Statue in Duobao Temple.
Such a big head must be worth a lot of money.
Temples? Making money? What’s going on?
Chen Nuo was left confused by the conversation, but let out a helpless shake of his head. Whatever, as long as they paid, they could eat.
In Heavenly Court, within the Palace of the Polestar, the Jade Emperor Haotian looked at the secret document from Buddhism in his hand and gave a cold smile.
The monkey had just appeared and couldn’t wait any longer?
Haotian did not want to act, but since he had promised Buddhism, he had to go through the motions, even if it was just for show.
Lifting his eyes, he addressed the assembly in the great hall, "The monkey spirit from Huaguo Mountain causes chaos and affliction to living beings. Who among the Immortal Clans dares to go exterminate this demon monkey?"
In that instant, no Immortal stepped forward.
Those with high cultivation knew this was a scheme between Heavenly Court and Buddhism; who would want to do Buddhism’s bidding?
As for those with low cultivation, needless to say, they thought about making a mark but couldn’t stand being just a throwaway!
Haotian inwardly nodded in satisfaction, very good, as long as no one dared to fight, he could continue to make excuses to stall Buddhism.
He could drag out the Journey to the West as long as possible.
Just as he was about to pretend anger, Pagoda-Bearing King Li Jing stepped forward.
"To report to the Jade Emperor, your humble servant wishes to go!"
"Your servant has already captured the demon monkey and eradicated the Demon Clan of Huaguo Mountain!" Although Li Jing was a person of Heavenly Court, his eldest son Jin Zha and second son Muzha had already joined Buddhism, not to mention the trend of Buddhism’s prosperity.
The spineless Li Jing had long since defected to Buddhism, so if not now, then when?
Seeing this, Haotian hid the coldness in his eyes and adopted a relieved expression on his face.
"But I wonder, what forces does Heavenly King Li require this time to capture the demon monkey?"
Li Jing confidently responded with clasped hands, "Your Majesty, I only need my son Nezha as the vanguard, leading twenty thousand heavenly soldiers, to exterminate that demon monkey!"
Among the two rows of celestial officers, an Immortal dressed in a lotus flower skirt, with a youthful braid and a delicate female child-like face—beautifully youthful with rosy lips and white teeth—now looked a bit distressed.
This person was indeed the Great God of the Three Altars of the Seas, the Third Prince, Nezha!
As a third-generation disciple of the Chan School, and currently the beloved pupil of the East Extreme Qinghua Great Emperor, the Taiyi Taoist, he naturally knew of Buddhism’s plan.
This is also why the normally combative him didn’t step forward, but this old undying one, greedy for merit without the skills, always ends up catching him.
Haotian also noticed Nezha’s actions. Although he doesn’t like the Chan School, he still thought highly of this little boy who dared to fight bravely.
However, as for Nezha having such a father, all he could do was express his deep sympathy.
"Heavenly King Li, are you sure you only need twenty thousand heavenly soldiers? Don’t you need more?" Haotian casually asked.
"Reporting to the Jade Emperor, there is no need. This humble official has full confidence in victory!" Li Jing declared confidently, all these years the weakening power of the Demon Clan was all thanks to his, Li Jing’s, efforts!
In the Demon Clan, his, Li Jing’s, reputation was formidable; upon hearing his name, would that Demon Monkey not surrender without a fight?
If the immortals of the Heavenly Court knew what Li Jing was thinking, they would certainly scoff, isn’t it shameful to rely completely on your son’s built reputation?
Haotian had a cold laugh in his heart, you, this waste, and still certain of victory?
Ordinary people couldn’t see it, but he, Haotian, saw it clearly through his eyes!
That day when the Haotian Mirror was cast, he saw the strength of the Huaguo Mountain monkey was extremely strong, definitely not someone Nezha could defeat!
"Oh? Then if Heavenly King Li is defeated, what then?"
"If I am defeated, this humble official will present his head!" Li Jing said arrogantly.
Good, I was waiting for that sentence!
As soon as Li Jing finished speaking, Haotian waved his hand and commanded, "Li Jing, Nezha, heed my order. Appoint Li Jing as the commander-in-chief, Nezha as the vanguard, commanding twenty thousand heavenly soldiers to promptly proceed to Huaguo Mountain to annihilate the Demon Monkey, to uphold the majesty of our Heavenly Court!"
Inside Shuilian Cave on Huaguo Mountain, Sun Wukong, having finished his daily culinary practice, leaned back in his throne, took out a small jar of Peach Blossom Brew and began to drink with great relish.
As expected of master’s craftsmanship, it’s truly excellent!
"Great King, Great King, why are your hairs getting fewer and fewer?" A little monkey jumped twice and still couldn’t resist asking.
This was also what the other monkeys wanted to ask; it seemed like every time the Great King came back from outside, he had fewer and fewer hairs.
Sun Wukong scratched his head awkwardly, then suddenly jolted, realizing indeed, there were much fewer hairs than before.
Blinking his eyes, Sun Wukong gave a dazzling smile and began to boast, "This is because every day this Great King diligently studies and practices strictly. It is proof of great effort and a testament to this Great King’s increasing strength!"
Upon hearing this, the monkeys looked up to him with newfound respect, marveling at the Great King’s diligence in learning his skills!
Hairs nearly sheared off.
Some monkeys, with more active minds, started having their own thoughts; if becoming bald meant becoming strong, then if they plucked out all their fur, wouldn’t they become incredibly powerful?
Get bald, get strong!
Self-discipline is key!
From this moment on, these two phrases became deeply embedded in the minds of the monkey group.
"Great King, didn’t you stop drinking? Why did you start drinking again after returning this time?" Another curious monkey asked.
Sun Wukong, proud of himself, shook his wine jug and said, "This is brewed by my master!"
The monkeys suddenly realized, no wonder, the Great King frequently praised his master’s greatness; surely, this brew was no mortal drink.
The faint aroma that was barely perceptible was truly intoxicating for the monkeys.
Just by the scent alone, the monkeys felt that this was much better than the Monkey Wine they painstakingly brewed.
"Report! Report to the Great King! Something terrible has happened! Outside, there’s a girl on the mountain shouting, claiming that the Great King must surrender!" a monkey ran in, flustered, and shouted loudly.
Sun Wukong didn’t care at all and took another sip of wine, saying, "What’s there to fuss about? She’s just a human!"
"That little girl, she can fly!"
Can fly?
Sun Wukong immediately sat up straight; clearly, the newcomer was no ordinary person.
