Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 294 - 295: Evil Beast, Quickly Restore Your True Body

Chapter 294: Chapter 295: Evil Beast, Quickly Restore Your True Body

Xuanzang and Sun Wukong were different.

He had aspirations in his heart and needed his own strength, otherwise, even if he reached Mount Meru, he would only become a pawn of Buddhism.

The thought in his heart of enabling all beings to become divine would then have no chance of realization.

What’s more, he also did not wish for the numerous creatures to worship these false Buddhas.

"Master, do you still want to deal with the demons here?"

Zhu Bajie, seeing that Xuanzang had no desire to leave, couldn’t help but speak up.

"Amitabha Buddha, these demons have created so much killing karma. If this humble monk does not convert them, who knows how many creatures will suffer!"

Xuanzang brought his hands together, embodying compassion for the world.

Zhu Bajie and Sand Monk, seeing Xuanzang like this, also brought their hands together in salute.

At this moment, deep in the Golden Helmet Cave.

The King Rhinoceros was pacing, his heart filled with anxiety, not knowing how his little demon was doing.

After all, if this matter was not handled well, he doubted the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way would let him off.

Just then, the little demon ran back.

"How did it go?"

As soon as King Rhinoceros saw the little demon return, he quickly asked.

"Great King, I have done as you instructed and released those two monks. They should have gone to rescue the Tang Monk by now!"

The little demon continued, "Logically, after they rescue the Tang Monk, they should leave the Golden Helmet Cave, and at that time, we can rest easy!"

Hearing the little demon’s words, King Rhinoceros nodded, quite satisfied.

"Trouble, Great King!"

Just as the little demon was about to take credit, a voice came from outside.

"What happened?"

King Rhinoceros was in a good mood and spoke.

The little demon quickly knelt and said, "Great King, that Tang Monk has escaped!"

"I know!"

King Rhinoceros was already aware, so he was not surprised; this was exactly what he had intended.

"Have they left the Golden Helmet Cave?"

"Not yet, Great King. They’ve come deeper in!"

The little demon said anxiously.

"What?"

King Rhinoceros was startled upon hearing this.

Why did his eldest apprentice, Sun Wukong, not follow the script, and why was this Xuanzang not following the script either?

The eldest apprentice Sun Wukong did not come to rescue Xuanzang, yet after being rescued, Xuanzang did not leave?

What kind of people were these?

How did he get involved with these scripture-seekers!

"Great King, what should we do?"

The little demon was extremely anxious; that Xuanzang was inhuman, with a powerful Buddhist light radiating from him that they could not withstand!

Before King Rhinoceros could speak, a wave of Buddhist chanting swept over them.

Buddha’s light also gently enveloped and descended.

"It’s bad, Great King, they’re coming!"

Feeling such rich Buddha’s light, the little demon seemed to face a severe crisis and hurriedly spoke.

King Rhinoceros also frowned and looked.

He saw a trio walking slowly towards them.

The leader was Xuanzang, with his hands together in prayer, and a rich Buddha’s light radiating from behind his head.

Buddhist chanting continuously came from his mouth.

In his words, those little demons who were still struggling now could not help but stop, and afterward, with eyes showing compassionate purple hues, they walked behind Xuanzang and became his followers.

Seeing this scene, King Rhinoceros twitched at the corner of his eyes.

Not only that, but as the Buddhist chanting spread, even some mountain spirits and little monsters around Golden Helmet Mountain couldn’t help but prostrate themselves on the ground, their faces showing compassion.

At this time, Sun Wukong under a big tree also heard the Buddhist chanting, and a smile appeared on his face as he said, "It seems that Xuanzang already knows how to convert the demons within Convert Mountain!"

Although it was later than he had imagined, it was clear that the demon had reaped its own bitter fruit.

Wanting to eat Xuanzang but unable to truly do so, and after releasing Xuanzang, they would be converted by him.

Just then, a powerful aura descended.

"Is that old man coming?"

Having been to the Helmet Armor Palace, Sun Wukong also had a brief encounter with that old ox.

Thus, when the old ox turned into an old man and found him, Sun Wukong already knew.

Feeling the descent of the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way’s aura, Sun Wukong stomped his foot and shot straight towards the location of the descending aura.

In just a moment, Sun Wukong had already seen the endless radiance in the sky and countless sounds spreading.

An old man with two boys standing on either side, the Golden and Silver Boys, was in fact the Golden Horn and Silver Horn he had encountered before.

Sun Wukong greeted them, landing in front of the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way.

"Elder Lord, what brings you here this time?"

Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Seeing Sun Wukong, the Golden and Silver Boys standing beside the Elder Lord hid behind him as if they feared Sun Wukong would do something.

"So it’s you, Macaque. This descent to the lower realm is mainly to help you and your disciples subdue a demon!"

Grand Elder of the Supreme Way spoke slowly.

"Oh? I, Old Sun, think there’s no need to bother the Elder Lord. I’m afraid that monster won’t have any tricks left!"

Sun Wukong let out an "oh," smiling as he shook his head.

"You macaque, what do you know? That monster is our master’s steed that descended to the lower realm, and it even took some of our master’s treasures with it. It’s not something just anyone can subdue. Our master descended to help you, and you still don’t know gratitude!"

Golden Boy said discontentedly.

"Then how about we make a bet? If that so-called steed cannot be subdued, then I, Old Sun, lose. If it is subdued, then you lose!"

At this moment, Golden and Silver Boys couldn’t help but glance at each other. Had it been before, they would have agreed without a second thought, but now they really weren’t sure.

"Impudent monkey, don’t be unreasonable. We are not your enemies, and you should understand that!"

Grand Elder of the Supreme Way furrowed his brows and spoke.

"Elder Lord, the last time you let your two boys descend to block us, that was already enough. But now you’ve even sent your steed to trouble us. Do you think that’s fair?"

Sun Wukong snorted coldly. He might have feared Grand Elder of the Supreme Way previously, but now, in the Calamity of Measurement, should he face any danger, the Two Saints of the West would surely intervene.

Of course, since this body of his was just an incarnation, it wouldn’t matter even if it were killed.

The Grand Elder of the Supreme Way wanted to say more, but suddenly, he transmitted a message telepathically.

"Sun Wukong, I know that your true body is at Mount Huaguo. Your current Cultivation Level is largely thanks to my help. I don’t want Buddhism to be the only powerful force!"

"But the Calamity of Measurement is decreed by heaven, so I can only help you so much. If you oppose me, think about the consequences!"

Sun Wukong, after hearing the Elder Lord’s words, fell silent for a moment. He naturally knew that what the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way said was true; he had been taken to the celestial Court previously.

If not for the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way sending him down, he probably would have needed to exert a lot of effort to descend on his own.

"Grand Ancestor of the Supreme Way, so you are here to assist us in vanquishing demons, please!"

Sun Wukong grinned and made a welcoming gesture.

Although the Grand Ancestor of the Supreme Way and Buddhism had their conflicts, and the Ancestor wasn’t exactly saintly, having used them as pawns, their current opponents were from Buddhism.

The enemy of an enemy is a friend.

So, in light of the help Grand Elder of the Supreme Way had once given him, Sun Wukong decided not to stand in his way anymore.

Golden and Silver Boys, though unclear why Sun Wukong suddenly changed his stance, saw that the Elder Lord made no objection and stopped fussing. They followed the Elder Lord towards Golden Helmet Mountain.

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At this time, inside the Golden Helmet Cave.

Buddhist chanting surrounded the area.

Some demons with slightly stronger Cultivation Levels showed signs of devotion, appearing ready to convert.

Only King Rhinoceros emitted strong Monster Energy, resisting this power.

"Bold demon, submit at once!"

Zhu Bajie, upon seeing this situation, couldn’t help but shout loudly.

"That’s right. Put down the butcher’s knife and you will instantly attain Buddhahood. If you’re willing to repent, Buddhism is willing to welcome you. As long as you do more good deeds in the future, making up for all you have done!"

"Then you still have the chance to attain Buddhahood! But if you remain obstinate, then you can only fall into the boundless hells!"

Xuanzang’s voice slowly spread out.

His words seemed to have a persuasive effect.

If King Rhinoceros truly converted, then he would have the chance to become a Great Buddha of Buddhism.

This was also Xuanzang’s understanding of Buddhist Law.

If you have Buddha in your heart, then in the future, you have the chance to attain Buddhahood. It’s not the current state where Buddhism is dominated by the Two Sages, with them deciding who can and cannot become a Buddha.

"I am willing..."

King Rhinoceros slowly brought his hands together, appearing to have the intention to convert.

Just at that moment.

King Rhinoceros suddenly stopped.

Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and the others couldn’t help but look at King Rhinoceros with some confusion.

Then, at that moment, there was a gathering of rosy clouds in the sky, which infused into Golden Helmet Cave.

Those demons that had been converted by Xuanzang’s Buddhist chanting also started to regain their senses.

But Xuanzang continued chanting, and those little demons he converted submitted once again.

"Eh, truly worthy of being Golden Cicada, who cultivated for ten lifetimes, his understanding of Buddhist Law indeed runs deep!"

At that time, Grand Elder of the Supreme Way began to speak slowly.

Hearing this voice, Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sand Monk all looked up.

They saw the Daoist chanting coalescing, with heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers falling down, signaling the arrival of the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way.

"Greetings to the Elder Lord!"

Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sand Monk quickly paid their respects, "Greetings to the Elder Lord."

The Grand Elder of the Supreme Way looked at the trio and slowly said, "Xuanzang, I apologize for troubling you. Upon discovering my mount, the Yellow Ox, missing today, I descended to look for it and did not expect to obstruct your journey to the West."

Upon hearing the Elder Lord’s words, Xuanzang realized that there would be no chance to convert the Yellow Ox this time!

"Since the Elder Lord has arrived in person, I would trouble you to take this malevolent beast back and properly discipline it, lest it causes more trouble."

Xuanzang placed his hands together and spoke politely.

However, since Buddhism and Daoism did not coincide, their conversation couldn’t be that cordial.

Moreover, considering how much harm the Yellow Ox had caused during its years on earth, how could the Grand Elder of the Supreme Way, with his power, not be aware of it?

Yet, he only came to find the Yellow Ox now, clearly because he realized that Xuanzang was going to convert it!

Nevertheless, since the opposition was an incarnation of the Supreme Ancestral Master, they naturally had to show some respect.

"Wretched beast, won’t you swiftly revert to your true form and return home with me?"

Grand Elder of the Supreme Way nodded and looked towards King Rhinoceros as he shouted sharply.