Journey to the West: Beginning with the Apprenticeship of Bodhi Patriarch

Chapter 249: Tian Peng Zhen Jun, what is the matter with Zi Wei Emperor

The words show that the immortal is going to the heaven, and he is visiting the Purple Star Emperor on behalf of the master. He is pulling the green ox with golden horns and silver horns, and is riding the clouds to the heaven.

Qingniu was quite reluctant, and followed behind the real person on a cloud, humming and mumbling something.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuan stopped talking and said, "King Si, what are you talking about?"

Qingniu said, "Master, I don't want to go."

Jiang Yuan pointed at Qingniu and said with a smile, "Why are you so fickle? Since you said you would go back to the Heavenly Palace with me, you must go. You can't break your promise."

Qingniu shouted, "Master, but I know you are going to visit the Purple Star Emperor. I absolutely cannot go there. The Purple Star Palace is not a good place to go."

Jiang Yuan laughed and asked, "Why do you speak of the Purple Star Emperor like this?"

Qingniu said, "Master, I am not saying too much, but the Purple Star Emperor is not a good person. If you go, and there is something wrong with you, I am afraid he will punish you."

Jiang Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "King Si, can you let the Emperor Ziwei blame you for your crime?"

Qing Niu said, "That's right. I once walked in the Heavenly Palace and offended him unintentionally. He once played a trick on me."

Jiang Yuan shook his head and asked, "How did you offend him?"

The blue ox replied, "I once rode a cloud in the Heavenly Palace, but I couldn't stop it and knocked over several of the Purple Star Emperor's ceremonial guards."

Jiang Yuan said with a smile: "King Si, your crime is very serious."

Qingniu said, "How is his crime so great? Immortal, that monkey stole the peaches, disrupted the grand meeting, stole the golden elixir, fought a battle with 100,000 heavenly soldiers in the Flower-Fruit Mountain, and caused a turmoil in the Three Realms. After being sent to the Heavenly Palace, he caused a big disturbance in the Heavenly Palace and fought in front of the Tongming Palace, offending the Heavenly Majesty. Compared with his crime, my crime is nothing."

Jiang Yuan heard this and said, "How can you compare with Wukong? Although Wukong caused a big disturbance in the Heavenly Palace, he was punished. You offended the Purple Star Emperor, but you were not punished. This is very good."

Qingniu said, "But the Purple Star Emperor is very solemn, which I don't like."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry about whether you like it or not, just come with me. The Purple Star Emperor will definitely not punish you for no reason."

Qingniu said, "Master, please remember this, but if the Purple Star Emperor embarrasses me, you must help me."

Jiang Yuan asked, "Why would the Purple Star Emperor embarrass you for no reason?"

Qingniu said: "It's hard to say, it's hard to say."

When Jiang Yuan saw Qingniu's appearance, he smiled without saying a word and rode the cloud forward.

The Green Ox and the Golden Horn and Silver Horn followed closely behind.

After flying in the clouds for a long time, they arrived outside the South Gate of Heaven, where they saw generals Pang, Liu, Gou, Bi, Deng, Xin, Zhang, and Tao leading powerful heavenly soldiers to block the gate with swords, spears, and halberds standing upright.

A general asked, "Who is coming? Stop Yun and report!"

Jiang Yuan stopped Yuntou and pulled the blue ox that was about to rush in. He stepped forward and said, "I am a disciple of Bodhi Patriarch Guangxin from the Three Stars Cave of the Slanting Moon on the Square Inch Mountain of Lingtai, Hezhou, Xiniu. I am here today to follow my master and accept the invitation of the Purple Star Emperor to go to the Purple Star Palace to discuss matters."

The crowd waited for Jiang Yuan to approach, and then they recognized the real person, and they bowed and said, "I never thought that you were in front of me, and I was rude. I hope you won't blame me."

Jiang Yuan responded with a salute, "Everyone has their own duties, so how can I say I am guilty? Please let me go, but I must go to Ziwei Palace."

The crowd replied, "Master, we have already heard from the Purple Star Emperor that those who go to the Purple Star Palace will not be stopped. Master, you may go. This is also the will of the Jade Emperor. Master, don't worry."

Jiang Yuan heard this and said with a smile, "Since that's the case, I will boldly enter the Heavenly Gate."

A general stepped forward and asked, "This is the first time that the Immortal has entered the Heavenly Palace. Do you want me to send someone to take you to the Purple Palace?"

Qingniu stepped forward and said, "Master, there is no need to wait for him. There is no need to wait for him. I am very familiar with all the places in this heavenly palace. I can take you to Ziwei Palace."

When the general saw Qingniu, he bowed and said, "I didn't expect that King Si would come to see me. I am sorry for the disappointment."

Qingniu said, "Open the door and let me in."

Everyone looked at each other and asked, "King Si, I wonder if Laojun knows that you are here?"

Qingniu scolded, "How can you say that? Do you think I am that kind of person, walking around randomly? I am following the order of Laojun and following the Immortal. Now the Immortal has entered the Heavenly Palace, so why can't I enter?"

When the others heard this, they made way for him and said, "You can get in, you can get in."

When Qingniu saw that everyone had made way for him, he called out to the Immortal to come in with him.

The immortal responded with a smile, said goodbye to everyone, and walked into the Heavenly Gate with the Green Ox.

When the Immortal saw the magnificent Heavenly Palace again, he was still shocked by the scenery. He took a look and then looked at the Golden Horn and Silver Horn and said, "Two Junior Brothers, I will send you back to the Tushita Palace first, and then go to the Ziwei Palace."

Jinjiao and Yinjiao bowed and said, "Brother, there is no need to do this. This is the Heavenly Palace. We know how to return. Please go to Ziwei Palace. There is no need to send us back."

Say it.

Jinjiao and Yinjiao bid farewell to the Immortal and headed towards the Tushita Palace.

Jiang Yuan watched Jinjiao and Yinjiao leave, then went to Ziwei Palace with Qingniu.

The Immortal asked, "King Si, please lead the way to Ziwei Palace."

Qingniu said with a smile: "Master, there are many interesting places in this Heavenly Palace. Why don't I take you there first, play for a while, and then go to Ziwei Palace."

Jiang Yuan heard this and said with a smile, "King Si, business is more important, you must go."

Qingniu grabbed the immortal and said, "It's right to go and play first, and you can rest assured."

Jiang Yuan said, "Forget it, forget it, forget it. Since King Si is determined to have fun, then King Si can go ahead. I won't go with you."

Qingniu laughed and said, "Since the master won't go with me, I will go alone to play."

Jiang Yuan waved his hand and said, "King Si, please go now. But I don't know where the Ziwei Palace is. I must go and ask Laojun. Then I will say hello to Laojun on your behalf and tell him that you are playing in the Heavenly Palace and therefore have no time to spare."

Say it.

The immortal was about to get up and leave, heading towards the Tushita Palace.

Qingniu was anxious, and he grabbed the immortal and said, "Exalted, please wait a moment! Exalted, please wait a moment!"

Jiang Yuan asked in confusion: "King Si, why aren't you playing around?"

Qingniu said, "I dare not, but please forgive me, I will take you to Ziwei Palace now, please don't go to look for me."

Jiang Yuan smiled and asked, "King Si, are you not going to play anymore?"

Qingniu said, "I won't go."

Jiang Yuan said: "Are you really not going?"

Qingniu replied, "I really won't go."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "In that case, please trouble King Si to go with me to the Ziwei Palace to meet the Ziwei Emperor."

Qingniu bowed and said, "That should be the case."

Without saying anything, Qingniu pulled Jiang Yuan towards Ziwei Palace, and Zhenren followed closely behind. The two of them rode on the clouds in the Heavenly Palace, passing through many Heavenly Palaces and Heavenly Palaces, and finally arrived in front of Ziwei Palace. Zhenren saw Ziwei Palace and was surprised by Qingniu's familiarity with the Heavenly Palace. It seemed that there was no place in the Heavenly Palace that Qingniu didn't know. But when they arrived at a Heavenly Palace, Qingniu would stop for a while and talk to him about what kind of immortal residence it was.

Along the way, the real person's horizons were broadened.

Qingniu pointed to the place ahead and said, "Master, this is the Purple Palace."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal stepped forward.

But in front of the Ziwei Palace, a general came forward, leading soldiers of all ranks, with swords, spears, and halberds, blocking the way.

The general stepped forward, looking majestic, wearing a black crown and golden armor, holding a hatchet in his hand, and a golden bow on his back. He had a divine light. He shouted, "You blue bull, retreat quickly! If you dare to offend the emperor again, I will not forgive you!"

When Qingniu saw the general, he was a little afraid and said, "I never offended him. I never offended him! Now I am escorting the real person. I will follow the real person and will not offend him again."

Jiang Yuan looked at Qingniu's timid appearance and laughed secretly. This King Si, who was not afraid of heaven or earth, was actually afraid of others.

The general came over and said, "That is the real person."

Jiang Yuan appeared, bowed and said, "I am Guangxin, the great disciple of Bodhi Patriarch, in the Three Stars Cave of the Slanting Moon on the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain of Xiniu Hezhou in the lower world. I have come here on the orders of my master to visit the Great Emperor Ziwei."

The general was filled with respect when he saw the immortal's appearance, and responded by saying, "But is it the Immortal Guangxin who achieved enlightenment in Hezhou, Xiniu, who was rejected by the Jade Emperor twice and won the bet with the Buddha from the West?"

Jiang Yuan said: "I don't dare to say that."

The general said, "I have heard of the Immortal Master's name for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet him. Now that I have met him, I have made up my mind. But please let me know my name."

Jiang Yuan listened attentively.

The general said, "I am the True Lord Tianpeng."

Jiang Yuan was shocked when he heard this. He knew the name of 'Tian Peng Zhenjun', the leader of the Four Saints of the North Pole. His full name was Tian Peng Yu Zhen Shou Yuan Zhenjun. Emperor Xuan was also one of the Four Saints of the North Pole in the past. He bowed and said, "It's Tian Peng Zhenjun in person. How disrespectful."

Tian Peng Zhenjun smiled and said, "No, I am not being rude. I have long wanted to meet you, and now I have the honor. However, Emperor Ziwei is here, and I am here on the orders of my master. I will not keep you, but please come and find me when you are free."

Jiang Yuan said: "If I have free time, I will definitely meet with the True Lord."

Upon hearing this, Tianpeng Zhenjun ordered his soldiers to clear the way for Zhenjun to enter, and Zhenjun walked inside.

Qingniu was about to follow in.

True Lord Tianpeng glared at Qingniu, scaring him so much that he retreated repeatedly and dared not act rashly.

Qingniu asked, "Why don't you come in with me?"

Tian Peng Zhenjun said: "You have no manners, but I am afraid that you will disturb the emperor if you enter, so you are not allowed to enter. Besides, the emperor has not invited you."

Qingniu was a little indignant and said, "I came here with the Immortal Master. The Purple Star Emperor invited the Immortal Master, so I can enter naturally."

Tian Peng Zhenjun remained silent and formed the Tian Peng seal with one hand. But if Qing Niu spoke again, he would subdue Qing Niu.

Qingniu was about to leave.

The Immortal walked out and said, "Tian Peng Zhenjun, King Si followed me here. Lao Jun once told me to take care of him. Now I am entering the Heavenly Palace with King Si leading the way. Why don't you invite King Si in? I will take good care of him and prevent him from offending the Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Tian Peng Zhenjun made way for him and said, "Since Zhenren has said so, well, Qingniu, you may go in, but don't cause any trouble."

Qingniu was overjoyed and said, "Yes, yes, yes."

Jiang Yuan waved towards Qingniu.

The green ox followed the immortal and walked towards the Ziwei Palace.

The two of them walked on the corridor, and Qingniu thanked the immortal in a low voice.

Jiang Yuan smiled and asked, "King Si, you don't dislike coming here. If Tian Peng Zhenjun doesn't let you in, isn't that what you wish for? Why don't you want to?"

Qingniu groaned and said, "He chased me away, but I insisted on coming in."

Jiang Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He walked in with Qingniu and warned him, "King Si, please be polite when you enter. I am not Laojun. I don't have the great magic power of Laojun. In front of Ziwei Emperor, I am just a junior. If you anger Ziwei Emperor, I can't protect you."

The green ox responded.

The two walked inside.

Soon, the two arrived at the main hall of Ziwei Palace, and a fairy child came to welcome the immortal in.

When the immortal walked in, a fairy boy came out from the hall and led the immortal to the seat. He saw that there were many seats in the hall, and most of the people sitting at the seats were stars in the sky or famous immortals in the world, such as Zhen Yuanzi, Tathagata Buddha, and Guanyin Bodhisattva.

The fairy boy led the immortal to the seat in front of Zhen Yuanzi and invited him to take a seat.

After the Immortal sat down, he bowed to Zhen Yuanzi and said, "Guangxin greets the Immortal."

Zhen Yuanzi smiled and said, "Guangxin, no need to be polite, just sit down and relax."

He suddenly thought of something and said, "Bodhi and I have known each other for a long time. We are good friends and there is no telling who is better in terms of ability. But the Emperor gave Bodhi a seat before me. I don't know what the Emperor was thinking."

Jiang Yuan was speechless and didn't know how to answer.

Guanyin Bodhisattva came over and said with a smile: "Great Immortal, the Emperor knows that Brother Bodhi's disciples are broad-minded, so there are differences."

Jiang Yuan stood up and bowed to Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Zhen Yuanzi bowed, pondered for a long time, and said: "What Guanyin Bodhisattva said is reasonable. If I compare myself with Bodhi, it is hard to say who is better. But if we talk about the school of thought, Bodhi is much better than me. Under Bodhi's tutelage, there is the Great Sage, the Wisdom Buddha, and even Guangxin, but my tutelage is uneven, and there are only a few who are talented."

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled and talked with Zhen Yuanzi for a while, then looked at Jiang Yuan and asked, "Master, I haven't seen you for several years. Your magical powers are getting stronger day by day, which makes me feel shocked."

Jiang Yuan smiled and replied, "Not as good as Bodhisattva."

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled and said, "Master, when this is over, if I go to Fangcun Mountain, I wonder if you will welcome me?"

Jiang Yuan responded naturally, saying: "If the Bodhisattva can come, I will welcome him. How can I say I am not welcoming him?"

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and the immortal then talked for a while, but as this was the Ziwei Palace, they did not say much and each took a seat.

Jiang Yuan had just sat down when he saw many people coming to talk to him, including the barefoot immortal and some stars he had never seen before. The immortals were polite and chatted with them one by one without being rude.

After a long time, the immortal got to know many people. Considering that the banquet was set up by Ziwei Emperor himself, he should not talk too much. Only after the gods left did the immortal have time to sit down.

Zhen Yuanzi smiled and said, "Guangxin, although you seldom enter the Heavenly Palace, many people in the Heavenly Palace have heard of your name. The Jade Emperor has left a Jade Edict waiting for your return. This kind of honor is rarely obtained by anyone in the Heavenly Palace."

The immortal said, "I don't deserve the Jade Emperor's grace and honor. I am just a Taoist boy under my master's tutelage."

Zhen Yuan Zizi shook his head and said, "If you are a Taoist child, what are my disciples? Come on, Guangxin, do you know why the Purple Star Emperor invited all the gods and immortals from inside and outside the Three Realms to come here today?"

Jiang Yuan shook his head and said, "Great Immortal, I don't know."

Zhen Yuanzi saw that the Immortal didn't know, so he spoke...

(End of this chapter)