I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Chapter 111: Meeting the Emperor in Tongming Palace, Tianzun Recommends Zhu Lie

In Chenxianwu, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva broke the Nine Palaces Maze that imprisoned the heavenly soldiers and generals, and released the four marshals Xin, Liu, Bi, and Pang, the eight-direction Yunlei generals, and the captured heavenly soldiers.

The two groups of heavenly soldiers met up and immediately began searching for the traces of the two immortals Feng and Yang in Chenxianwu.

Not long after, the Twelve Yuanchen came to report that the two immortals Feng and Yang had crossed the Ruoshui River and reached the other side of the river.

Upon hearing this, Nezha immediately brought the heavenly soldiers and generals to the dock platform behind Chenxianwu to check. As expected, he saw two beams of fairy light crossing the Ruoshui River and reaching the "Heiluo Island" on the other side of the Ruoshui River.

"How did they cross the Ruoshui River?" Marshal Deng asked in astonishment.

Nezha shook his head and gritted his teeth, "Damn it, these two masterminds got away."

The morale of the heavenly soldiers and generals was somewhat dampened. The Ruoshui River was a natural barrier that blocked their way here.

After a moment's silence, Guanyin Bodhisattva said, "I never thought they could cross the Weak Water River. So, these two people must have that treasure."

"What treasure?" Nezha asked, and the heavenly generals also looked towards Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

Bodhisattva Zhunti said: "Kunpeng scale feather, this treasure is a divine item from the ancient divine bird Kunpeng. It does not sink in water and can disperse all kinds of Qi. It is a rare treasure in the world that can resist the weak water field and the erosion of weak water."

Hearing this, Marshal Xin said with emotion: "As expected of an ancient immortal, his family background is really rich."

Marshal Liu asked: "What should we do now? We don't have such treasures, so it's difficult to cross the Weak Water."

Nezha thought for a moment and said, "For now, I can only report to the Heavenly Court."

At this point, Nezha said to Zhuang Yan, "Lord Lingtai, you and Zhunti Bodhisattva go back to the Heavenly Palace to report first, and report the matter here to the Great Heavenly Venerable for the decision. I will lead everyone to stay here and keep an eye on the two immortals Feng and Yang."

"Okay." Zhuang Yan nodded.

Then Nezha said to the five marshals Deng, Xin, Liu, Bi, and Pang: "Five Taoist friends, lead the 20,000 heavenly soldiers who have just escaped and escort the three rebels back first."

The five marshals bowed and said, "As ordered."

Afterwards, Zhuang Yan, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and the five great marshals bid farewell to Nezha and others, and rode on the clouds straight up to the thirty-third heaven.

The Jade Emperor was discussing matters with the people of the Divine Jade Palace in the Tongming Palace when a celestial being suddenly came with a report: "Your Highness, the five great marshals Deng, Xin, Liu, Bi, and Pang are escorting the rebels back to heaven and are waiting for orders outside the palace. In addition, the Western Bodhisattva Cundi and the Spiritual Platform God have come to report."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor immediately stopped discussing matters with the people in the Divine Jade Palace, then sat in the Golden Palace and said, "Announce."

After a while, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva led the way, followed by the five great marshals, and Zhuang Yan came last in the order of entering the Tongming Hall.

Arriving at the palace, everyone came to pay respect to him. The Jade Emperor smiled and said, "No need to be polite, my fellow immortals. Please stand up."

Everyone thanked him and stood up, and then Guanyin Bodhisattva took the lead and bowed, "Your Highness, I and Lingtai Divine Lord are here to report."

As soon as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva finished speaking, Zhuang Yan walked forward with the pottery jar in both hands and came to the side of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

Guanyin Bodhisattva pointed at the pottery jar and said, "Your Majesty, in compliance with the order of our Buddha Vairocana Tathagata, ordered me to go and call back the two Bodhisattvas, Vajrapani and Vajrapani. Unexpectedly, the two did not repent and insisted on their own way, so the Spiritual Platform God took action to capture the two. Now I am escorting them to the Heavenly Palace for the Great Heavenly Venerable to decide their fate."

The Jade Emperor looked at the pottery jar in Zhuang Yan's hand, and then said, "Lord Lingtai, please release the two Bodhisattvas."

"As you wish." Zhuang Yan bowed and accepted the order, then raised his hand and removed the seal. He then turned the pottery jar upside down. Two Buddha lights flashed, and the two Bodhisattvas, Vajrapani and Vajrapani, immediately flew out of the pottery jar.

The two Bodhisattvas landed on the ground, looked around, then looked at each other, then stood up and bowed, saying, "The sinful monk pays homage to the Jade Emperor."

The Jade Emperor asked calmly, "Bodhisattvas, why do you want to help the rebels?"

The Vajra Fist Bodhisattva bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we have been friends with the two immortals Feng and Yang since ancient times. They have helped us a lot on the path of cultivation. Since we have such a favor, we have no choice but to lend a hand."

The Jade Emperor said: "The two immortals Feng and Yang have the intention to rebel against the heaven. Even if they have feelings for the two Bodhisattvas, the two Bodhisattvas helping them is also a violation of the heavenly law."

Vajra Fist and Vajra Hand looked at each other, then bowed and said, "We know our sins and have no hope of getting away with it. We are captured today and are willing to obey the law of heaven. Please punish us, Great Heavenly Venerable."

Seeing the two Bodhisattvas apologizing, Wenchang Emperor, the chief envoy of Taixuandu Province in the hall, wanted to speak, but when he saw that Zhunti Bodhisattva did not speak, he hesitated for a moment and did not speak.

The Supreme Lord of the Jade Palace of the Divine Heaven, Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, stood below the Jade Emperor and said upon seeing this: "Your Majesty, although the two Bodhisattvas have violated the laws of heaven due to human sentiments, they have done a lot of good deeds in educating the masses over the years. Their merits and demerits should be offset. Can you forgive them?"

Hearing what Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun said, Emperor Wenchang also hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, what Dongji Qinghua Great Emperor said makes sense. I second your opinion."

The four great celestial masters and the gods and immortals of the Divine Sky Jade Palace below also bowed and said, "I second your motion."

The Jade Emperor did not respond to the ministers of the Divine Sky Jade Palace, but slowly said, "Dan."

Immediately, a Jade Fairy came forward holding a jade plate, with a golden elixir quietly placed in the center of the plate.

The Jade Emperor picked up the golden elixir and quickly glanced at the five marshals and Zhuang Yan in the hall below.

But the five great marshals and Zhuang Yan all drooped their eyelids and bowed their heads in awe, so the Jade Emperor put the golden elixir back on the jade plate and said, "Give it to the Bodhisattva Cundi."

Upon hearing this, the fairy Yuzhen immediately bowed and accepted the order, then turned around and walked down the steps of the palace, holding the jade plate and came before the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.

Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at the golden elixir in front of him and bowed to the Jade Emperor, saying, "Thank you, great celestial being, for the elixir."

Then she reached out and took the golden elixir, and then thanked him again.

As Fairy Yuzhen retreated back to the hall, the Jade Emperor smiled slightly and said to the gods and immortals in the Shenxiao Jade Palace in front of him: "I already know what you want, please stand up." The gods and immortals bowed and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then they stood up one after another.

Then the Jade Emperor asked, "Where is the spiritual official in front of the palace?"

The next moment, four spiritual officials wearing golden armor and golden helmets, wearing thunder robes and holding golden swords came forward majestically, bowed and said, "Your subordinates are here."

The Jade Emperor raised his hand and pointed at the two Bodhisattvas, Vajrapani and Vajrapani, and said, "Send the two Bodhisattvas to the Lingguan Palace for custody. I will discuss with you and your ministers and then deal with them."

The four spiritual officials bowed and said, "As you command."

Then the four spiritual officials turned around and escorted Vajrapani and Vajrapani Bodhisattva out of Tongming Hall and sent them to the Lingguan Hall.

At this time, Guanyin Bodhisattva also bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the two have been escorted to the Heavenly Court and are awaiting the punishment of the Heavenly Law. I will also return to Lingshan to report to the Buddha. I bid you farewell now."

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, then said to Taibai Jinxing: "Taibai Jinxing, send the Bodhisattva for me."

Taibai Jinxing sang in response to the order, and Zhunti Bodhisattva hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am deeply honored and humbled. I bid you farewell and wish you a long life and endless happiness."

Afterwards, accompanied by Taibai Jinxing, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva left the Tongming Palace and headed straight to the West Heaven Gate to leave the world.

In the Tongming Hall, after Avalokitesvara left, Marshal Deng immediately stepped forward to report.

After hearing this, the Jade Emperor immediately asked, "Why haven't the two immortals Feng and Yang been captured yet?"

At this time, Zhuang Yan reported, "Your Majesty, when the Heavenly Army broke through Chenxianwu, the two immortals Feng and Yang retreated to the other side of the Weak Water. It was difficult for the Heavenly Army to pursue them, so the Great God of the Three Altars and Sea Assembly ordered me to come and report to Your Majesty."

"On the other side of the Weak Water River?" The Jade Emperor was slightly surprised. "How could these two thieves have such ability?"

At this time, Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun said: "Your Majesty, it is likely that the two thieves have the 'Kunpeng Scale Feathers' in their hands, so they are not afraid of the erosion of the Weak Water."

Hearing this, the Jade Emperor asked Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun: "My dear, do you have any solution?"

Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun said: "I recommend a man who can lead the army across the Weak Water and capture the two immortals Feng and Yang."

The Jade Emperor asked, "Who?"

Taiyi Rescue God smiled and said, "Marshal Tianpeng is born with an extraordinary divine body, which can resist the erosion of the Weak Water. He has also trained the navy in the Tianhe River in recent years and is very good at swimming. If Marshal Tianpeng goes there, he will definitely be able to cross the Weak Water and capture the two immortals Feng and Yang in one fell swoop."

Hearing this, the Jade Emperor nodded immediately and said, "Quickly summon Marshal Tianpeng to the palace."

Soon, Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Lie, wearing a helmet and armor, walked into the hall with a dignified manner, bowed and said: "Your servant Zhu Lie, I pay my respects to the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable, the Mysterious Sky High God."

The Jade Emperor asked, "Zhu Lie, the two immortals Feng and Yang rebelled in the lower world and are now hiding on the other side of the Weak Water River. All the generals in the Heavenly Court are unable to swim across the Weak Water River. Just now, Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun recommended you to me. Do you have a way to swim across?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lie immediately bowed to the Jade Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I have extraordinary talents and a flawless body. I can cross the Weak Water."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor hurriedly said, "Then you should quickly go to Chenxianwu to join Nezha the Third Prince's army and help the heavenly army cross the river to quell the rebellion."

But Zhu Lie was a little embarrassed and said, "Your Majesty, although my body is not afraid of the erosion of the weak water, it can only support me to cross the river, and cannot carry people or things."

Hearing this, Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun also frowned and said, "In this case, even if Marshal Tianpeng crossed the Weak Water, he would not be a match for the two immortals Feng and Yang."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor stroked his beard and began to think.

At this moment, Zhuang Yan suddenly stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, I can lend a helping hand to Marshal Tianpeng."

"Oh?" The Jade Emperor's face lit up and he said, "How can you help Marshal Tianpeng? Tell me quickly."

Zhuang Yan took out a pottery jar from his sleeve and said, "This pottery jar is blessed with my magical power of gathering and capturing. As long as Marshal Tianpeng carries this pottery jar across the Weak Water, he will have no problem capturing the two immortals Feng and Yang."

Hearing this, the Jade Emperor immediately smiled and said, "Not bad, not bad, this method is very feasible."

But Zhu Lie said: "Your Majesty, when I cross the river, I cannot carry any foreign objects with me."

"This..." Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor looked at Zhuang Yan again and asked, "My dear, is there any other way?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Marshal Tianpeng only needs to put this pottery jar into the Niwan Palace, and then he can take him across the river."

Zhu Lie also smiled and said, "That's fine, but I have to refine this pottery jar before I can store it in the Niwan Palace. But after refining it, this pottery jar cannot be returned. I wonder if Lingtai Shenjun is willing to give it up?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Why would you be reluctant to give it up? Marshal Tian Peng, just refine it."

"Okay." Zhu Lie responded, then stepped forward to take the pottery jar from Zhuang Yan and put it away, then bowed to the Jade Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I will go to Chenxianwu to meet up with the Heavenly Army."

Zhuang Yan also bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will go with Marshal Tianpeng."

The Jade Emperor nodded and smiled, "Okay, my two beloved ministers, please go quickly and come back soon. When you go, please inform the soldiers on the front line that I have prepared a celebration banquet for the army and we are just waiting for their triumphant return."

Zhuang Yan and Zhu Lie bowed in unison and said, "We obey your command." Then the two of them walked out of the Tongming Palace side by side and went down to the mortal world through the Xitian Gate.

Five hours later, the two arrived at Chenxianwu and reunited with Nezha and other heavenly soldiers and generals.

(End of this chapter)