Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 247 - 26: Crying Out Loud
Seeing this scene, everyone praised him one after another, saying that only a person like Great Sage Equalling Heaven would be worthy of possessing such a treasure.
Little Black Bear felt as if he was floating on clouds from all the compliments, feeling light as a feather.
"Such a treasure, if kept within the confines of a cave, would be like casting pearls before swine, a waste of heaven’s gifts. In a few days, it will be Great King’s birthday. Why not hold a Kasaya Party and invite all the demons within a thousand miles to come and admire it? It would also showcase Great King’s elegance," the White-Robed Scholar suddenly suggested.
Upon hearing this, Little Black Bear was overjoyed. He loved to hog the limelight, and the White-Robed Scholar’s suggestion was exactly to his liking. He immediately agreed to hold the Kasaya Party.
In high spirits, he decided to keep the two demons around for entertainment.
However, while the group was chatting merrily, Monkey had already arrived. Without any courtesy, he raised his Iron Rod and struck. The White-Robed Scholar was unlucky and was killed by a blow to the head from Monkey, revealing his true form, a white giant python.
Seeing this, Little Black Bear was infuriated. Although the White-Robed Scholar had ulterior motives, he was still his friend, and to be killed in front of him was a blow to his face.
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He took out his Black-tasseled Spear and engaged in battle with Monkey. Both were creatures of unique origins and gifted talents. As soon as they crossed hands, the battle roared far and wide, devastating the surrounding flora and causing little demons to flee in terror.
Even the aftermath of such a battle was enough to claim the lives of the little demons. The Jingu Bang clashed with the Black-tasseled Spear, the metallic sounds echoing to the skies, deafening to hear, as both combatants exerted their full strength.
However, Little Black Bear was ultimately not yet grown, and his realm was not as high as Monkey’s. He felt disadvantaged after only a few exchanges, while Monkey grew more valiant as the battle progressed, more excited with each passing moment.
The Jingu Bang rained down like endless droplets, unceasingly striking the Black-tasseled Spear, its tremendous force numbing Little Black Bear’s hands, forcing him to retreat step by step.
"Who is that monk from nowhere, attacking us without reason or rhyme?" Little Black Bear’s eyes swiveled, trying to bluff Monkey with words. Discover stories with novelbuddy
"Enough talk, hand over the kasaya right now," Monkey demanded.
"What kasaya? Just because you say it’s yours, do you have proof?" Little Black Bear naturally would not admit to it.
"That kasaya was originally in the Guanyin Zen Temple, and due to a fire, you took advantage of the situation. Return it at once, or you’ll anger Grandpa Sun. I’ll flatten your Black Wind Mountain, level your Black Wind Cave, and grind all the demons in it to dust!" Monkey threatened.
"Pssh, where did this monkey come from, with such a big tone?" Little Black Bear scoffed.
"Listen well, I am none other than Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven who caused Havoc in Heaven five hundred years ago. If you know what’s good for you, hand over the kasaya right away, and I’ll spare your life; otherwise, I’ll make life and death difficult for you," Monkey proclaimed arrogantly.
"So, you’re that Protector of the Horse!" With just a light remark, Little Black Bear instantly enraged Monkey. This was one of the few dark histories of his life, and he wondered how this demon before him got a hold of such information.
If Monkey knew that it was his current master who spread his unsightly past, who knows what he would think? But Little Black Bear had no intention of telling him.
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Having caught his breath for a while, he had regained enough strength to continue the fight with the monkey.
Thus the fierce battle commenced once again. However, at this time, the monkey, after warming up earlier, displayed an even greater level of power. As soon as he moved into action, he delivered a show of force that almost made the Black Wind King lose grip of his spear.
Before the Black Wind King could take a breath, the monkey launched a relentless assault. The sky was filled with the shadows of his staff, surrounding the King. Despite trying every trick in his arsenal, dodging left and right, the monkey’s Jingu Bang struck with increasing force, quickly leaving the Black Wind King swollen and bruised.
The Little Black Bear could not worry about saving face at that moment and mustered all his strength to parry the monkey’s Golden Hoop Staff and then, transforming into a gust of black wind, he instantly burrowed into his cave dwelling and slammed shut the door.
The monkey was a step too late as the door slowly closed. Holding the Jingu Bang and ready to shatter the door, the Mountain God Earth Deity suddenly appeared beside him, hugging the monkey and pleading, "Great Sage, please hold your hand."
The monkey turned around and said, "Why are you stopping me, Earth God? Could it be that you’re in cahoots with this demon?"
"The Great Sage does not know that the door to Black Wind Cave is connected to the ley lines of Black Wind Mountain, which makes it very difficult to break. Of course, ordinary people don’t have the ability, but the Great Sage certainly does.
However, if the Great Sage were to shatter the door, Black Wind Mountain would consequently suffer a disaster, and countless beings within the mountain would be doomed. I hope the Great Sage will show mercy."
The monkey then understood. Employing his Brass Eye, he carefully examined and found truth in the Earth God’s words. If he insisted on breaking the door, he would indeed destroy Black Wind Mountain as well.
As a person, the monkey had always been clear about right and wrong. The creatures of Black Wind Mountain had not offended him, and he didn’t want to harm these innocent lives, so he put away the Jingu Bang and began to knock on the door provocatively instead.
By this time, the Little Black Bear had already retreated to the depth of his cave dwelling, ignoring the monkey’s provocations outside. He had returned to his original form, and looking at his swollen little face in the mirror, tears began to flow.
"It’s too much to bully a bear like this. If I weren’t a cub, how could I let a monkey bully me this way? My face, wuwuwu," his clear, childlike voice echoed throughout the cave dwelling.
With tears in his eyes, the Little Black Bear took out his long-treasured honey. Now, during such a time, only the sweet honey could comfort his young heart.
As he ate, his mood improved, and he mumbled, "Damn Protector of the Horse, that stinky monkey only knows how to bully the weak. Golden Cicada, how could you accept such a disciple? I don’t like you anymore."
Seeing that the Black Wind King was ignoring his provocations and worried about Tang Monk’s safety due to the passage of time, the monkey decided to return to the Guanyin Zen Temple first to ensure his master was well looked after before dealing with the Black Wind King’s trouble.
Meanwhile, within a secluded corner of the Great Tang Imperial Palace’s Imperial Garden, unnoticed by anyone, a modest thatched cottage had recently been erected.
The cottage was small, hidden within the dense forest of the Imperial Garden, an elegant environment with scarce foot traffic, only the clear chirping of birds occasionally breaking the silence.
On a wooden bed in the thatched cottage, Wu Meiniang slowly opened her eyes, looking around in amazement. She quickly checked her clothes to ensure nothing had changed and, finding everything in order, started to carefully examine the cottage.
She deduced that the thatched cottage must have been built not long ago, with new wooden columns and fresh thatch on the roof. What piqued her curiosity was who could possibly have built this hut in the Imperial Palace so silently and without being discovered.
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