Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 194 - 195: Enlighten Tianpeng

Chapter 194: Chapter 195: Enlighten Tianpeng

"Alas, even with these unforeseen changes, I fear they still won’t cause much upheaval within Buddhism!"

After the Journey to the West, Buddhism will inevitably become powerful, so even with an uncertain path ahead, it leaves me with no choice but to worry.

"All we can do now is make our efforts. We must proceed as originally planned, and regardless of the outcome, the pressing matter at hand is to fight for more fate on behalf of the Daoist Sect."

The Daoist Ancestor Taiqing also felt extremely helpless; it was an inescapable situation.

He lightly flicked his fly whisk, his gaze shifting toward the two boys in the elixir room, where Golden Boy and Silver Boy were diligently tending to the pill furnace.

"You two should also go to the mortal realm for some training!"

Upon hearing Daoist Ancestor Taiqing’s words, Golden Boy and Silver Boy, who were about to argue, said nothing.

However, they quickly found themselves enveloped in a shimmering light that coalesced into a beam and shot toward the Earth Immortal Realm, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, outside a pigsty in the Earth Immortal Realm,

a flash of light appeared nearby and the form of Grand Dharma Master Xuandu materialized. Looking at the pigsty, he couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

Especially upon seeing the pigs inside the sty, even Master Xuandu, who had long become detached from the world, felt a sense of loss.

After all, his disciple had once been imposing and distinguished as Marshal Tianpeng, in charge of the celestial court’s one hundred thousand naval forces, now reduced to the life of a pig.

Such a stark contrast would make anyone, not just his master, sigh and feel distressed for Marshal Tianpeng.

Furthermore, when Master Xuandu first learned of his disciple’s impending calamity, he, as an honorable master, felt reluctant to accept it.

If it weren’t for destiny and the inviolability of a master’s command, perhaps he would never have allowed things to come to this.

And the fact that he personally sent Marshal Tianpeng into the cycle of reincarnation plagued Master Xuandu with immense guilt.

"I hope you don’t blame your master!"

Master Xuandu looked at a small pig within the sty and sighed sorrowfully.

At this time, Marshal Tianpeng had lost all his former handsome vigor, now merely in the form of a small pig.

Although he appeared quite docile, Master Xuandu found it hard to take joy in this transformation.

"Awaken now!"

With a spell cast by Master Xuandu, an incantation came forth from his mouth!

As the words were uttered, a powerful force of Daoist techniques infused into the piglet, which responded with grunting noises.

But in the blink of an eye, the piglet, which had been squealing for its mother, began to grow rapidly, eventually turning into a giant wild boar spanning several zhang.

The modest pigsty collapsed under the beast’s immense size, and the other pigs fled in panic with loud snorts.

Master Xuandu waved his hand.

A formidable force gathered and fell upon the great boar.

Under the force, the wild boar transformed into a pig demon.

This pig demon, with ears like palm-leaf fans and sharp tusks, flashed a menacing glow.

Broad-backed and thick-bodied, it made noises that rumbled like thunder.

As Tianpeng was enlightened into a pig demon, his once muddled thoughts started to clear up.

Memories from his past life began to resurface.

Looking up at Grand Dharma Master Xuandu floating in the air, Marshal Tianpeng’s expression shook.

He then realized the situation and became visibly excited.

"Disciple pays his respects to his Honorable Master!"

Overcome with emotion and joy, Tianpeng wanted to bow and pay his respects to Master Xuandu as usual.

But he quickly noticed something unusual about his form; he had transformed into a creature neither fully man nor pig.

This realization marred his expression with discomfort, and even fear, leaving him momentarily unsure of what to do.

Yet, although bewildered, his clasped hands did not part, and his kneeling figure remained resolute.

"Rise!"

Seeing his disciple fallen so low yet still showing such respect, Master Xuandu was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

Marshal Tianpeng fell into trouble over Chang’e, and was opposed by the celestial court – circumstances that Xuandu himself had helped to set in motion.

As a master, he could only watch everything unfold.

Even the demise of Marshal Tianpeng into the Animal Path was due to his hand.

"Tianpeng, do you blame your master?"

At this point, even Master Xuandu struggled to ask the question.

With matters as they were, he wished to make things clear.

He was prepared for Tianpeng’s confrontation and questions, knowing after all that he owed Marshal Tianpeng.

No matter what Tianpeng might say, Xuandu had no defense!

"Disciple does not dare blame his Honorable Master. When I suffered persecution from the celestial court, it was only natural that my master needed to consider the reputation of the Human Teachings Sect and not intervene—it makes sense!"

"I can only blame those treacherous scoundrels who plotted against me in secret—even in the Underworld’s Reincarnation process. These matters, I, Marshal Tianpeng, will surely settle in due time!"

Although the current Marshal Tianpeng was furious about becoming a Pig Demon, he still couldn’t bring himself to blame his Honorable Master, whom he had always revered.

Even though he was previously upset that the Grand Dharma Xuandu had not come forth to defend him, he had come to understand his dilemma. It must have been due to his unique status as the foremost disciple of the Human Teachings Sect.

In regards to the past stand-off with the celestial Court, it’s indeed Complex for the Grand Dharma Xuandu to intervene as it might damage the Human Teachings Sect’s prestige.

Therefore, he naturally couldn’t overly blame or resent the incident with the celestial Court.

As for the celestial Court, and the person who plotted against him in the dark, his fury was beyond measure.

He had made many preparations, if not for the one who plotted against him. Still, in the end, he fell for another’s scheme, a resentment constantly smoldering in his heart.

Hearing Marshal Tianpeng’s words, the Grand Dharma Xuandu couldn’t help but sigh internally.

After all, the one who laid the plot was none other than himself. He assumed that if Tianpeng ever found out, their master-disciple bond would likely be lost.

"Alas, it seems that I have failed you. Thus, I shall make amends to you properly!"

the Grand Dharma Xuandu sighed deeply as he slowly spoke.

His own disciple was still too naive, not only making excuses for him but also holding no grudge against him, which made him feel all the more helpless.

Therefore, as to the things Marshal Tianpeng did not know about, the Grand Dharma Xuandu had no intention of making them too clear, for he held deep affections for his disciple.

"In the past, I bestowed upon you an elixir, allowing you to ascend and become immortal, welcomed by all the deities of the celestial Court. Today, I would likewise confer upon you a Nine-turn Golden Pill granted by Daoist Ancestor Taiqing, hoping that after you consume this elixir, you may swiftly reclaim your former cultivation!"

Feeling indebted, the Grand Dharma Xuandu no longer hesitated to help Marshal Tianpeng quickly regain his past cultivation, exerting all his strength to produce the Nine-turn Golden Pill, hoping to offer some compensation.

"Nine-turn Golden Pill?"

Upon hearing these words, Marshal Tianpeng’s face brightened with joy, and his eyes filled with excitement.

He was naturally boisterous, and if not for Sun Wukong’s transformation, perhaps Tianpeng wouldn’t have been so cautious and vigilant.

Now facing his most respected master, although distressed by becoming a pig, the mention of the Nine-turn Golden Pill immediately cast all unpleasant emotions aside.

After all, what had happened had happened, and no amount of annoyance or regret would change it.

Regaining his cultivation was what mattered most.

"Thank you, Master. I never thought you still had one!"

Looking at the brocade box taken out by the Grand Dharma Xuandu, Tianpeng’s eyes twinkled with excitement.

Though it wasn’t his first time consuming it, he knew well the rarity of such an elixir, even for the Grand Dharma Xuandu of the Human Teachings Sect, which did not have many in stock.

And now, the Grand Dharma Xuandu was willing to give the elixir to him.

"I only have this one remaining, but it’s just right for you now!"

the Grand Dharma Xuandu slowly spoke.

If it were not for his debt to Tianpeng, he would not easily part with such a precious elixir. However, giving it now did somewhat alleviate his sense of debt.

"Disciple thanks Honorable Master!"

Hearing Xuandu’s words, Tianpeng, overwhelmed with gratitude, hastily accepted it.

Without a second thought, Tianpeng took out the elixir and promptly placed it in his mouth.

"No need to rush, no one’s competing with you!"

Seeing Tianpeng’s eagerness, the Grand Dharma Xuandu couldn’t help but frown and chide him gently.

It seemed everything had reverted to the time when he first took him as a disciple.

Thinking of this, the Grand Dharma Xuandu sighed deeply because everything had already changed irreversibly.

Indeed, the will of heaven is hard to defy.

The Calamities of the Journey to the West are inevitable, and Tianpeng must also continue on, whether he’s willing or not; everything is predestined.

Unable to become a Saint, he could only end up as a chess piece in the hands of a Saint.

Boom!

At that moment, a terrifying power erupted inside Marshal Tianpeng’s body, with spiritual energy spreading wildly within him. Tianpeng only felt an overwhelming force explode inside him.

Immediately, he began to channel his Cultivation Technique, absorbing and refining the medicinal power.

He already possessed supreme cultivation, and having been in the celestial Court for so long, he naturally had knowledge of numerous Magical Laws.

Thus, integrating the power into his own cultivation proved relatively easy.

As Tianpeng absorbed the potent medicine, the spiritual energy of the surrounding heavens and earth also gathered incessantly towards him.

"Let me help you with this!"

Witnessing the scene, the Grand Dharma Xuandu’s eyes flashed, and with a wave of his Fly Whisk, a prodigious amount of nature’s spiritual energy from within miles surged forward.

In an instant, it enveloped Tianpeng...

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ps: I was planning to recover, but my back acted up again, so I have to lie down more. Please be patient with those still supporting.