The Battle in Journey to the West
Chapter 284 - 251: Laojun Takes in a Mount

Chapter 284: Chapter 251: Laojun Takes in a Mount

It is said that the Green Ox Demon, Rhinoceros King, used the Vajra Bracelet to capture Wukong’s magical treasure. Such treasures, accumulated from Laozi’s travels west through Hangu Pass, where he left behind the "Tao Te Ching", are postnatal magical treasures. Yet, they are far more formidable than many innate magical treasures.

Had it been an ordinary person using the Four Swords of Celestial Slaying, they would likely have their treasures seized by the Green Ox Demon with the Vajra Bracelet, a nemesis to all magical artifacts! Whether innate or postnatal, bring it on, and it takes it all! Plus, it comes with the effects of striking people, perfect for both offense and defense! Only Laojun could refine such a treasure.

Rhinoceros King took Tang Sanzang and returned to his cave abode on Golden Helmet Mountain, where his underlings tied him up.

With his cultivation level, a mere wave of his arm naturally attracted countless little demons to join him! The demon race is truly a world where the strong prey on the weak; without a powerful Great King to protect them, they could easily become prey for others.

Wukong had lost this battle and, naturally, lost face for his sect. But it couldn’t be helped, as his opponent possessed a formidable treasure; Wukong didn’t have anything like the Vajra Bracelet. Immediately, his God-Beating Whip and Jingu Bang were taken, leaving him weaponless. To fight the Rhinoceros King again would only bring disgrace on himself!

"It’s a pity that in fighting with the Rhinoceros King this time, I lost face for my master. I’m bound to be scolded by the sisters on my return. But what can I do when that fellow has the Vajra Bracelet? If only my master lent me the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, then the Rhinoceros King would definitely be no match for me!" Wukong thought somewhat unwillingly, but he had to admit defeat. "Alright, I might as well go find Tathagata.

"Mr. Monkey, how can this demon be so powerful that even you’re no match for him?" Sha Wujing asked.

"This fairy has quite the background, and his magical treasure is formidable, having captured both my Jingu Bang and my God-Beating Whip! I have no choice but to seek reinforcements," Wukong replied.

"I wonder whom the elder brother will seek to help? With your divine skills, even Bodhisattvas might not compare to you. If even you can’t overcome him, whom can you find?" Bajie complimented.

Wukong thought for a moment and laughed, "Why not seek Buddha Ancestor? He wants us to fetch the scriptures, so for such a matter, he will naturally help."

Bajie clapped his hands, "Excellent, excellent! Mr. Monkey, you should indeed go find Buddha Ancestor."

Wukong nodded and rode the clouds away.

This time, he chose not to seek Guanyin but headed straight to Mount Meru. Upon reaching the gate of Da Xiong Palace, he called, "Buddha Ancestor, Buddha Ancestor!"

The Vajra guarding the gate shouted, "Who’s making such a racket here, be careful lest you be chased down the mountain!"

Wukong immediately smiled and said, "It’s Ol’ Sun, I have some matters to discuss with Buddha Ancestor."

Seeing that it was Sun Wukong, the Vajra was taken aback and said, "Great Saint, what brings you here to seek Buddha Ancestor again?"

Wukong replied, "I was passing through Golden Helmet Mountain, where a powerful old demon abducted Tang Sanzang using a hoop to seize my Jingu Bang and God-Beating Whip! I’m out of options, hence I came to Mount Meru to seek Buddha Ancestor’s help! With Buddha Ancestor’s extensive divine skills, there should be a way."

Upon hearing this, the Vajra realized it was another request for aid. Previously, at Wuzhuang Temple, when Sun Wukong had caused trouble by pushing over Zhen Yuanzi’s pepino fruit tree, it brought great trouble for Tathagata. Now, he was here at Mount Meru for help again; who knows what big trouble it might be this time.

The Vajra said, "Buddha Ancestor is currently inside Da Xiong Palace. Please go in, Great Saint!"

Being just a gatekeeper, the Vajra knew better than to provoke someone formidable like Sun Wukong. After all, Ol’ Sun was also someone who had once made a scene in the Havoc in Heaven and even defied the Buddha Ancestor.

Wukong thanked him and entered the Da Xiong Palace of Mount Meru. Inside, All Buddhas were seated with clouds of Bodhisattva all around. Vajras and Bhikkhunis were everywhere, with Buddha Light flashing intermittently, so bright that it was almost dizzying.

"Buddha Ancestor! Elder Tang has been captured by a demon again, and I couldn’t protect him! I’ve come to Mount Meru to seek your advice again!" Wukong started to complain to Rulai as soon as he entered Da Xiong Palace.

Rulai’s face twitched, wondering if Sun Wukong had caused another major disaster, and asked, "What demon is it that you can’t defeat?"

Wukong replied, "I don’t know exactly what demon it is, but it’s a formidable one. He wielded a spear, and our martial arts were equally matched, but his mana is even stronger than mine! In the end, he took out a hoop that captured all my magical treasures. He hit me with it, almost smashing my brains out! Buddha Ancestor, please help me with this; otherwise, Elder Tang might be eaten by that demon."

How dare those demons eat Tang Sanzang! After all, Tang Sanzang is the reincarnation of Golden Cicada, a disciple of Rulai. If they ate him, wouldn’t the Buddhist sect turn them to dust?

Having come down, Rhinoceros King was evidently making things difficult for Buddhism. Treasures like the Vajra Bracelet are usually carried by Laojun, and without hints from Laojun, how could he possibly get his hands on it? Wukong was a sharp one in this life, clearly understanding many things. He remembered that Laojun’s Vajra Bracelet was always worn on his own arm. Could the Green Ox have possibly pulled it off while Laojun was asleep? Even with a hundred gall, he wouldn’t dare do such a thing.

Having heard this, Rulai frowned and said, "What does this demon look like? Can you morph into his likeness?"

Wukong pinched a spell, exhaled a breath of True Qi, and shaped the True Qi into the likeness of Rhinoceros King, saying, "This demon calls himself Rhinoceros King, with extremely high mana. Bajie and Sha Wujing were both beaten half to death with just one move when they confronted him. I fought him for half an hour, but once he took out that hoop, I couldn’t handle it. It captured my magical treasures and he even struck me, almost causing my brains to spill out!"