Mythology

Chapter 460 Everyone who ate Tang Sanzang's flesh said it was delicious (Part 2)

The Ruyi Jingu Bang (Monkey King's staff) shot straight into the sky, and Sun Wukong was almost about to drop the banner of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven directly onto the Lingxiao Palace, the highest point of the Thirty Heavens.

In an instant, demonic energy filled the air, causing even immortals and gods to turn pale at the sight of it.

At this time, most of the immortals and gods had gradually escaped from the cycle of cause and effect, mainly with the help of the black cat, but injuries were inevitable.

Their faces were pale, and their bodies and souls showed varying degrees of demonic possession.

The situation is similar to the erosion caused by the Daoist temple in the past. Who would have thought that even the separation of the Daoist temple could not eliminate the hidden dangers? A single cycle of cause and effect almost turned them into demons and evil spirits.

Yang Jian gazed at the golden cudgel standing in the Peach Garden and couldn't help but marvel at it.

"Junior brother, junior brother, what exactly are you two planning to do? Do you intend to rebel against the Thirtieth Heaven?"

He glanced around and saw that the eight immortals and gods had gathered in the Great Luo Heaven, each with a different expression as they faced Sun Wukong's provocation, who claimed to be Yang He's disciple.

Nezha was clearly unusually excited, and flames shot from his mouth with each breath.

The main gods of Doubu are all star lords from various places, many of whom are extraordinary beings who have become immortals. In addition, Yunxiao, as Doumu Yuanjun, did not show any malice.

The other gods and immortals were clearly somewhat displeased.

Even though Wen Zhong had a close relationship with Yang He in the mortal world, he still frowned, while his subordinate Lei Zhenzi and Nezha exchanged glances.

If it weren't for the trouble caused by Yaochi, the eight immortals would have already gone to the Peach Garden to suppress the demon monkey.

Yang Jian withdrew his gaze and looked back at the center of Yaochi.

The clouds over Yaochi were dim, and only five Buddha statues sat in the main seats of the banquet, surrounded by more than a dozen demons, creating an indescribably eerie atmosphere.

Apart from Marshal Tianpeng, almost all the demons were attendant gods of the Great Luo Heaven.

The attendant gods were originally not qualified to participate in the Peach Banquet, but now that they have become demons, they are sitting at the banquet with impunity.

Yang Jian turned and asked, "Lord Yunxiao, have the Four Emperors responded?"

The celestial beings in the Heavenly Court are also divided into different ranks: the Three Pure Ones, the Four Emperors, the Five Elders, the Six Ministers, the Seven Primordial Beings, the Eight Extremes, the Nine Luminaries, and the Ten Capitals. Those above the Five Elders are all ancient immortals who have lived for countless years.

Although the Eight Ministries are not included in this list, they wield real power and are situated between the Five Elders and the Six Departments.

Now that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother have not appeared for hundreds of years, and the Three Pure Ones are not in the Heavenly Court, the Eight Departments naturally have to inquire with the Four Emperors.

Yunxiao shook his head with a solemn expression, "The only response from the Longevity Emperor was ambiguous, but he only told us to stabilize the order of the Heavenly Court."

The Four Emperors are: the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Purple Palace, the Great Emperor of the Upper Palace of Gouchen, the Great Emperor of the Longevity of the South Pole, and the Earth Goddess Who Follows the Laws of Heaven.

Nezha added, "The losses caused by my junior brother are not significant; the dead and injured are all heavenly soldiers and generals."

Yang Jian paused for a few moments and then added, "What is the meaning of Buddhism's actions? Does it mean it will allow the Pure Land to run rampant in the Great Luo Heaven?"

"Yang Jian, tell Nezha not to act rashly. I will contact the Five Elders as soon as possible..."

Before the words were finished, a murmur echoed from the center of the Jade Pool.

Amitabha Buddha~~

Yang Jian's third eye, fixed on the center of his forehead, gazed intently. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was in the center, and the rest of the figures were all Buddhas, equivalent to Great Golden Immortals.

Logically, Bodhisattvas should be inferior to Buddhas, but it was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva who spoke first.

The aura emanating from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in his every gesture sent shivers down Yang Jian's spine.

Nezha sneered a few times, having no good feelings towards Buddhism. After Jinzha and Muzha joined Buddhism, their temperaments changed completely.

"That bald monk dares to act arrogantly in the Thirtieth Heaven! The Heavenly Court should make an example of him!"

"Brother Dao, stop talking nonsense. None of the Four Emperors and Five Elders have spoken."

Yang Jian stopped Nezha's Wind Fire Wheels, glancing worriedly at the Peach Garden.

Why does it feel like Junior Brother Yang He is preparing to go against Buddhism? I hope it's just my imagination. In my memory, Junior Brother has an incarnation in the Pure Land, so he should be very tactful.

The immortals and gods did not understand Buddhism's purpose. If the goal was to overthrow the Heavenly Court, they should have sent a saint, but in the end, not even a Primordial Golden Immortal was sent.

Moreover, for more than 700 years, there has been no conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and the Three Pure Ones and Shakyamuni would each attend their respective discussions.

"Ksitigarbha was commissioned by the Buddha Tathagata to impart the method for subduing demons and evil spirits."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva clasped his hands together, his face full of compassion for all beings.

“All living beings are drowning in the sea of ​​suffering, and even immortals and gods have fallen into the path of demons. Immortals, please take note: in the end, it is because their minds are flawed and the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance have not been purified.”

Nezha's forehead veins bulged, and he snorted coldly, "Does this bald monk come here to perform magic? He's just spouting empty platitudes."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva lowered his eyes and slowly turned the prayer beads made from the head of the Immaculate Buddha. "Just like the demons of Flower Fruit Mountain, whose anger is raging and who act recklessly and ignorantly, they will eventually fall into the calamity of disintegration."

The Buddha Vipassana on the left sighed, "Yang He is even worse. He forcefully used the One Qi to transform into the Three Pure Ones, which led to the demons entering his body and him associating with evil spirits."

The sound resounded throughout the Great Luo Heaven, and could also be heard in the Peach Garden.

boom.

With a flick of his wrist, the golden cudgel grew to over two hundred meters in length.

Sun Wukong blushed furiously. If Yang He hadn't given him many instructions, he would have already been unable to restrain himself and smashed the Peach Banquet at Yaochi with his staff.

Yang He had completed the preparations, but he was not in a hurry to make the peach trees bear fruit.

He wanted to see what Buddhism was really up to.

Golden Millet Buddha smiled and said, "Greed for the Dharma is like drinking poison, and delusion on the path is like carrying firewood."

The Buddhas' words were full of disdain for Yang He and his disciples, and they didn't seem to think that Sun Wukong was a threat. They talked about grand principles from a high and mighty position.

"However, flaws are not unique to immortals and gods; even Buddha is not exempt. Buddha took pity on the world and thus used the Peach Banquet to give people an opportunity."

As soon as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva finished speaking, Ratnasambhava Buddha struck the wooden fish, awakening Venus.

Venus twitched slightly, a stiff smile appeared on his face, and his voice was clear and melodious, like the clinking of metal and jade.

"Savor the fruit! A single peach tree bears fruit for a thousand years, a feast spanning ten thousand lifetimes!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang He noticed that the strange tree deep in the Peach Garden trembled slightly, and the body of the fairy in white fell to the ground to tidy her clothes.

Before the flower could bear fruit, the fairy in white robes took a flower and left the strange tree.

Then they walked step by step toward the Jade Pool.

Upon witnessing such a bizarre scene, Sun Wukong's interest waned, and his hatred for Buddhism intensified.

Yang He remained calm and watched as the fairy in white arrived at the center of the Jade Pool.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva accepted the flower bud offered by the fairy in white, and Buddhist light surged from his fingertips. The enchanting flower bud slowly bloomed in the golden light.

In front of all the immortals, he openly revealed Jin Chanzi.

The aroma of meat filled the air.

hiss! ! !
The demons became agitated and let out piercing howls.

Marshal Tianpeng's fangs grew uncontrollably, and saliva dripped from the corners of his mouth, corroding the clouds with charred holes.

The remaining demons had bloodshot eyes and growled in their throats. If it weren't for the oppressive power of the five Buddhas, they probably would have already pounced forward.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva pointed to the Golden Cicada and explained with a smile, "This is the Buddhist treasure 'Golden Cicada' refined in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Even immortals and Buddhas who have suffered from the poison of the Void can use it to revive their souls."

Yang He's eye twitched; what does that mean in Buddhism?
Is all this fuss just for selling products? And are they planning to mass-produce Tang Sanzang's flesh? How are they going to write the story of the Journey to the West?
Yang He noticed that the monkeys kept in the Baogu Mausoleum also rioted.

The monkeys even wanted to gnaw on their own flesh to relieve the inexplicable appetite caused by Tang Sanzang's flesh, even though they couldn't smell the aroma of the meat.

The gibbon and the red-bottomed macaque suffered convulsions in their limbs and almost suffered a backlash during their attempt to become immortal.

Yang He swallowed hard, Sun Wukong scratched his ears and cheeks, and the other immortals did similar things. No one could resist the temptation of Tang Sanzang's flesh.

"Amitabha, good, good, good."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva gently tossed the golden cicada onto the jade table of the Peach Banquet, and then with a wave of his sleeve, the invisible aroma of meat abruptly ceased.

Ratnasambhava struck the wooden fish again, and the restraints binding the demons vanished.

Roar! ! !
Marshal Tianpeng was the first to strike, his right arm sweeping across and severing two attendant gods in half at the waist. Before their intestines even hit the ground, the demons were already torn to shreds, their fangs and claws creating a cloud of blood mist.

Demons and monsters frantically fought for Tang Sanzang's flesh, and blood and flesh flew everywhere.

Yang He narrowed his eyes. "How could Buddhism create such an evil thing? The spiritual vision is almost ineffective. You know, even when witnessing a saint, the spiritual vision can resist the saint's aura."

Marshal Tianpeng, whose cultivation was superior, bit the neck of a demon, used the force to pounce on the table, and swallowed Jin Chanzi whole with his blood-red maw.

The Jade Pool fell silent instantly, and the demons were bound and returned to their original seats.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva looked at Marshal Tianpeng with a compassionate expression. “Gluttony is the seed of compassion, and killing is the sprout of Bodhi. Marshal Tianpeng, if you can suppress the greed in your heart, you can restore your body and soul.”

Marshal Tianpeng trembled violently, his fangs melted away like wax, and his mane transformed into wisps of auspicious clouds.

Amidst the incredulous gazes of the immortals, Marshal Tianpeng staggered to his feet, his pig head transforming into a heroic human form, with only a few scarlet blood vessels remaining in his eyes.

Marshal Tianpeng looked wary, as if he had memories of going mad. He quickly sat cross-legged to prevent himself from going into a state of demonic possession again.

The immortals carefully scanned the area with their divine senses and couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

They all knew that separating the Three Pure Ones from their temples was only a temporary solution; as long as Guixu existed, demonic possession would be a sword hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva continued speaking to himself.

"The cycle of cause and effect has no intention of harming people. It only increases the greed, anger and ignorance of fellow practitioners. Even without the cycle of cause and effect, immortals and gods who have become demons will go astray within ten years."

The message conveyed between the lines is that Buddhism's actions are helping your Heavenly Court to rid itself of harm.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paused for a few breaths, observing the expressions of the immortals, "In another day, the peaches will be formed one by one, and then they will be distributed to you fellow practitioners. It is fine if you do not eat them."

"Once the Peach Banquet is over, this humble monk will immediately return to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."

After saying this, the tension between the immortals and Buddhas subsided considerably. Even if they kept the peaches to refine elixirs, they might be able to save lives should someone suffer from qi deviation.

Yunxiao also developed a slight interest in Jin Chanzi. While distrust of Buddhism was one aspect, he could certainly try to figure out its role.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva chanted Amitabha Buddha's name once more, his expression neither sad nor happy.

Yang He's expression turned solemn. He deeply felt the terrifying cunning of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who had already put him in an invincible position with just a few words.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva never mentions Sikhin Buddha from beginning to end, as if he were unimportant.

Yang He estimated that if the position of Immaculate Buddha becomes vacant, it is very likely that it will be contested by Sikhin Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

After the Buddha of the Corpse arrived in the Heavenly Court first, his every move was anticipated by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who ultimately used him as a tool to kill.

This person would never give himself the chance to possess another body.

Yang He abandoned his fantasy of creating a permanent character, and at the same time, a strong killing intent surged within him. If Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva did not die, he would definitely be a major threat.

He did not believe that Buddhism was so kind as to save people from demons and evil spirits.

There's nothing normal about the flesh of Tang Monk.

"Goku."

"Disciple is here!"

Upon hearing Yang He's call, Sun Wukong's spirits lifted instantly, as if flames were burning in his chest, and his demonic energy surged.

"Anyone who comes within a hundred paces will be killed without exception!!!"

"I, Old Sun, know!"

Yang He slowly walked to the peach tree that the Corpse Celestial Venerable had transformed into.

"Today, you and I, master and disciple, will cause quite a ruckus in the Thirtieth Heaven, and I also want to see what the true power of immortals and Buddhas is like."

Yang He's body and soul instantly turned into gray mist, spreading out and enveloping the Peach Garden in a short moment, where countless pairs of eyes could be vaguely seen flickering.

All the immortals and gods turned their gazes to the Peach Garden, where a puppet immortal, hundreds of meters tall, was roaring to the sky.

Roar! ! !
The gray mist contracted, completely enveloping the peach tree branches that the Corpse Celestial Venerable had transformed into.

The peach tree received nutrients and grew at a visible rate. Dense veins appeared on the surface of the bark, and new buds sprouted.

Sun Wukong scratched his head. "How come my master's level of understanding is so much lower than mine? I guess I just can't see through him."

Rumble.

The Myriad Transformations Heavenly Dao Field unfolds.

Countless cracks pierced the ground, and Mount Qianyuan rose from the ground, lifting the Corpse Heavenly Venerable Peach Tree to the clouds. The Ten Absolute Cities were scattered everywhere, and the bricks, tiles, beams, and pillars all turned into writhing flesh and blood, forming a huge Yin-gathering life-giving pile around it.

The boundless sea of ​​Buddha spread out, making the peach tree of the Corpse Celestial Venerable appear extremely mysterious.

Yang He swept his gaze across the Great Luo Heaven, seeing the astonishment of all sorts of immortals and gods, and the greed revealed in the eyes of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"come on."

The myriad transformation spiritual roots entwined around the peach tree, like vines guiding the yin energy.

The level of Yin energy was suffocating, even more terrifying than when Yang He broke through to the Golden Immortal realm. After all, the Great Luo Heaven was the highest level of the Heavenly Court, and the Peach Garden was located in the heart of the Heavenly Court.

The peach tree branches are covered with a continuous stream of blossoms, and soon large and small flat peaches will grow.

Yang He confirmed that Ghost True Lord had merged into the Corpse Heavenly Venerable Peach Tree, and as long as a wisp of Yin Qi remained, his body and soul would be continuously reshaped.

Without hesitation, he directly severed Ghost Lord's life force.

Your character, "The Netherworld Patrolman Ghost Lord," has died, and the storyline has ended.

Sun Wukong sensed that Yang He's aura had disappeared and grinned slightly in annoyance. Not long after, the stone pebbles at the base of the tree began to emit demonic energy.

The Yellow-Eyebrowed King has arrived!!
Yang He chose the Five-Colored Ghost this time. The image of the Yellow-Eyebrowed King is that of a novice monk, dressed in clean white clothes, with a five-colored ray of light between his eyebrows. He tiptoes up and bows.

"Huang Mei greets Senior Brother. Master has instructed this humble monk to assist you!"

"Hehe, you little bald monk are quite an interesting person."

Sun Wukong stretched lazily and said, "Junior brother, just stay here. I, Old Sun, don't take mere immortals and Buddhas seriously."

Yang He ignored Sun Wukong's eloquent words and held the precious bone tomb in his palm.

The cannibalism has officially begun!!

.........

At the same time, the commotion from the Great Luo Heaven had already resounded throughout the Thirty Heavens.

As Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva gazed at the silvery sheen of the peach tree, he felt a surge of joy, as if the opportunity to attain sainthood was within reach.

"Immaculate Buddha, why bother? Wouldn't it be better to follow the way of Heaven?"

Even if you steal the Golden Cicada Seed, you can't change anything; everything is already destined.

He clasped his hands together, his voice echoing throughout the Great Luo Heaven, bewitching the immortals and gods, "Jin Chanzi has already merged with the spiritual root of the Peach of Immortality. This brat Yang He is delusional enough to sever the spiritual root of heaven and earth and cut off his chance. Do you fellow cultivators intend to remain indifferent?"

After speaking, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva glanced at the four Buddhas beside him.

"Four senior brothers, since the Buddha has instructed you to assist me, why don't you bring Yang He's two incarnations to relieve the suffering of his spiritual roots?"

"Great!"

The four Buddhas nodded with smiles and strode towards the Peach Garden.

Before they could even leave Yaochi, Yin Jiao led the Tai Sui Department's righteous gods ahead, shouting, "Evil spirits must be slain by all!"

Yunxiao frowned, flicked her sleeve, and shouted, "Let's go!!"

"How about it?" Nezha spat in his palm. "I've long disliked Yin Jiao. Let's take this opportunity to eliminate him completely."

"Brother Dao, let's first find out what Junior Brother Yang's plans are." Yang Jian said, already picking up the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword.

Nezha nodded. "And that Yin Hong, he's been hiding in the Tai Sui Department's mansion. I know where he is. I'll find a chance to kill him."

call!
Lei Zhenzi descended from the sky, flapping his wings, shouting, "Kill! Kill! Kill!!"

Yunxiao did not stop him. As he drew closer, the murderous intent on his face intensified, and a fire of anger burned in his heart. How dare they... how dare they force their beloved to perish together! How dare they!!
However, only the Tai Sui Department and the Dou Department have made their stance clear; the other immortals and gods are observing.

Yin Jiao's forehead veins bulged, his temples throbbed, and his eyes reflected the towering peach tree, its branches laden with peaches.

In just a short time, thousands of peaches had ripened.

"The human heart is not enough for a snake to swallow an elephant."

He could clearly sense that Yang He's two avatars were no longer able to move.

"We can't wait any longer," Yin Jiao murmured, his nails digging deep into his palms. "If Yang He isn't eliminated today, he will surely become a great threat a hundred years from now!"

"As for that monkey, it cannot threaten me."

His skin flushed red, and as the flesh on his back writhed, dozens of centipede limbs burst forth from his body, stretching his spine more than ten meters long.

Two apricot-yellow flags flutter on the back without wind; sitting on the head of the Grand Duke Jupiter signifies misfortune rather than good fortune.

"All generals of the Tai Sui, heed my command!"

Yin Jiao's voice was no longer human, but echoed with a harsh metallic sound: "Set up a great net formation, we must not let the evil Taoist escape!"

The twenty-four Tai Sui gods responded in unison, each offering their own natal magic weapon.

"Yang He!" Yin Jiao's body swelled up, his centipede limbs carving deep trenches in the ground. "You colluded with demons to disrupt the Peach Banquet! Today, the Tai Sui Department will act on behalf of Heaven to punish you!!"

Yin Jiao framed Yang He so that he could get rid of the latter before the Buddha.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said he was taking it, and had no intention of harming its life. He was probably just taking it to the Pure Land to suppress it.

The Tai Sui Department is in charge of good and bad fortune, and Yin Jiao has calculated countless hexagrams for Yang He.

It's strange, things always seem to turn around for the better.

If I don't die today, I'm afraid my fortunes will turn from bad to good.

Yin Jiao parted the mist, revealing a centipede coiled around Qianyuan Mountain, its head suddenly shoving close to the peach tree.

But they found a mischievous monkey leaning against the golden cudgel, fast asleep with his legs crossed.

"Hmm?" Sun Wukong scratched his ear sleepily, then opened one eye. "You're all so noisy. Once I, Old Sun, have killed all of you stinking bugs, it should be quiet for a while!!"

(End of this chapter)