Honghuang: Eat a Hunyuan Daluo

After traveling west for a month, Jin Chanzi and his party arrived at a prosperous country called Baoxiang Kingdom.

After the four travelers and their horse entered the Kingdom of Baoxiang, they retrieved their travel permits and were immediately given a warm welcome by the King of Baoxiang.

This is a holy monk from the Tang Dynasty! It would be difficult for the Celestial Empire not to take him seriously.

At the royal palace, the King of Baoxiang Kingdom held a grand banquet, with all the civil and military officials in attendance.

Since they were being so courteous, and adhering to the principle of not slapping a smiling face, Jin Chanzi and his disciples also acted very amicably.

After several rounds of drinks, Jin Chanzi and his disciples noticed that the King of Baoxiang Kingdom still wore a look of worry on his face. Jin Chanzi gave Zhu Bajie a wink, and Zhu Bajie understood and asked, "What is troubling Your Majesty? Why don't you tell us directly and see if we, your disciples and I, can help?"

The King of Baoxiang Kingdom was waiting for these words. This Jin Chanzi and his disciples came from the Great Tang Dynasty in the East. They encountered countless demons and monsters on their way to Baoxiang Kingdom. How could they have made it through without some skill?
Upon hearing Pigsy's inquiry, the King of Baoxiang Kingdom sighed and quickly explained the situation to the others: "Elders, this is what happened."

It turns out that the King of Baoxiang Kingdom had a princess named Baihuaxiu, who was beautiful and had a face that could topple kingdoms.

Because of her stunning beauty, she was kidnapped by a monster about thirteen years ago and made his wife.

The King of Baoxiang Kingdom sought out many highly skilled masters, but they were either deceitful, cheating people out of food and drink, or their spiritual power was insufficient to subdue the demon.

Thirteen years passed in this way. The King of Baoxiang Kingdom was so anxious that he couldn't eat or sleep, and he lost a lot of weight. His greatest wish was to rescue the princess.

Upon hearing this, Jin Chanzi clasped his hands together and chanted a Buddhist prayer: "Amitabha, Your Majesty, rest assured, the matter of bringing back Princess Baihuaxiu will be entrusted to this humble monk."

Overjoyed, the king quickly said, "Elders, as long as we can bring Baihuaxiu back safely, I will grant you whatever you desire."

That evening, Jin Chanzi discussed the matter with the others and finally decided that Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the White Dragon would stay in the palace to watch over the luggage.

Jin Chanzi and Sun Wukong then headed towards the monster's cave, following the location indicated by the king.

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Realm, on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor in the Lingxiao Palace, Haotian turned to Taibai Jinxing and asked, "Taibai, how is the task assigned to Kui Mulang going?"

Venus quickly replied, “Reporting to the Great Heavenly Venerable, Kui Mulang has already returned to his position, and everything is proceeding in an orderly manner without any errors.”

Haotian nodded slowly, as if asking Taibai Jinxing, or perhaps talking to himself: "This calamity is to be controlled by our Heavenly Court. It would be reasonable to take advantage of it and also deal with the Buddhist sect, wouldn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Venus's expression immediately turned serious: "Great Heavenly Venerable, when the Heavenly Court was first established, the Western Religion caused us no shortage of trouble. Although Buddhism is not the Western Religion now, it has the foundation of the Western Religion. Now that our Heavenly Court is gradually prospering, I think it is only right to deal with Buddhism."

Haotian looked at Taibai Jinxing with a half-smile: "Taibai, aren't you saying this to avenge the human race? Many talented people from your human tribe were converted by the Western Sect before. Later, during the Investiture of the Gods calamity, the Western Sect released a massive number of ferocious beasts, causing many humans to be affected."

Upon hearing this, Venus quickly shook his head: "Great Heavenly Venerable, although I am of the human race, I am loyal to the Great Heavenly Venerable and to the Heavenly Court."

Haotian laughed heartily: "Why are you so nervous? We have been ruler and subject for so many years, how could I doubt you? Taibai, go and see in my treasury what is missing or lacking, and ask the West for it."

"The minister obeys the order."

"By the way, if there's anything you want, keep it for yourself; you don't need to report to me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Haotian nodded and said no more.

Meanwhile, Jin Chanzi and Sun Wukong had followed the aura and arrived at a mountain range.

This mountain is called Wanzishan, and there is a cave on the mountain called Boyuedong.

Kui Mu, one of the twenty-eight constellations of the Heavenly Court, lived in the cave.

Upon arriving outside Wanzishan, Jin Chanzi called out loudly, "Is the princess of Baoxiang Kingdom in this Wave Moon Cave?"

Jin Chanzi used the Buddhist Lion's Roar technique to create a sound wave that traveled into the Wave Moon Cave.

A few breaths later, a figure emerged from the Wave Moon Cave.

The figure was very tall, dressed in a yellow robe, and exuded the aura of a peak Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Kui Mulang glanced at Jin Chanzi and then at Sun Wukong, finally fixing his gaze on Sun Wukong. A hint of doubt flashed in Kui Mulang's eyes: "This is the aura of the Taiqing Mystic Method! What is your relationship with Xuandu?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes narrowed, and his Golden Eyes of Insight were activated. He quickly detected an aura on Kui Mulang that shared a similar origin with the Taiqing Mystic Method.

Sun Wukong immediately countered, "The aura on your body doesn't seem like that of a demon. Could you perhaps be from the Shangqing lineage?"

After the Investiture of the Gods, Tongtian was in a semi-retired state, giving himself very little instruction and only preaching the Dao twice.

However, every time Tongtian preached, he would specifically emphasize that the Three Pure Ones were of the same lineage, especially the Taiqing lineage, and also asked the disciples of the Shangqing lineage to take care of the Taiqing lineage's successors.

Therefore, after learning that Sun Wukong was a descendant of the Taiqing lineage, Kui Mulang's attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. He hurriedly said, "I am indeed not a monster. I am Kui Mulang, one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, a cultivator of the Jie Sect, named Li Xiong."

"In the Investiture of the Gods, I rendered some service, and was thus granted the title of one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, Kui Mulang."

“I see. The Three Pure Ones are of the same blood and are all one family. That makes things easier.” Jin Chanzi said with a smile.

"Where did this bald monk come from? Who's related to you?" Kui Mulang said with a dark face. This bald monk was quite clueless. Didn't he see him catching up with the Taiqing lineage?

"Hey! Junior brother, don't be in such a hurry. My name is Sun Wukong, and this is Jin Chanzi. I presume you're here to help with the eighty-one tribulations?"

Upon hearing Sun Wukong introduce himself, Kui Mulang's eyes lit up: "So you're the pilgrims on the journey to the West!"

After confirming each other's identities, Sun Wukong's tone suddenly became serious, and he asked sharply, "Junior brother, did you kidnap Princess Baihuaxiu? Now that you've become an official in Heaven, have you forgotten all the rules of the Jie Sect? I've heard that Senior Sister Jinling is very strict in managing the sect."

Upon hearing this, Kui Mulang hurriedly replied, "No, no, no, I would never forget the rules of the Jie Sect, but I am doing this on the orders of His Majesty Haotian, and I have no choice but to do so."

Moreover, I was also deeply moved by Baihua Xiu when I saw her. Over the years, I have never mistreated her in the slightest, and she also has feelings for me, but due to our respective statuses, we have not taken things further.

After hearing Kui Mulang's words, Sun Wukong's expression softened considerably. He then said, "Junior Brother, this journey to the West involves a wide range of matters. You should know what to do next, right?"

Kui Mulang nodded vigorously: "I know, of course I know."

“Alright, Jin Chanzi, go ahead!” Sun Wukong turned to Jin Chanzi and said.

"Huh? Me?" "What else? I'm at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, while my junior brother is only at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. One blow from my staff and he's gone."

"But I can only exert the cultivation level of a Golden Immortal!" Jin Chanzi said with a dark face.

"It's alright, my junior brother will stop."

"Then why don't you stop?"

"I can't hold on; the gap between Daluo and Taiyi is too great."

Jin Chanzi's lips twitched; he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

So outside the Wave Moon Cave, Kui Mulang and Jin Chanzi fought fiercely for dozens of rounds.

It must be said that Jin Chanzi was quite skilled. Despite being a whole realm lower in cultivation, Jin Chanzi managed to fight Kui Mulang for dozens of rounds.

However, the difference in their cultivation levels was simply too great. Despite Jin Chanzi's all-out effort, he was still captured by Kui Mulang.

Sun Wukong, who had been watching the show, immediately shook his head. It wasn't that he thought Jin Chanzi was different, but that he felt the difference between Bai Gu Jing and Kui Mu Lang was too great.

Both monsters were from the Eighty-One Tribulations. One was at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, while the other was only at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.

Previously at White Tiger Ridge, Jin Chanzi killed the White Bone Demon with just a few punches and kicks. But in this Moon Cave, not only could he not defeat Kui Mulang, he was also captured. I wonder how these eighty-one tribulations were arranged. Can any kind of monster be challenged?
In the West, at the Great Thunderclap Temple, Amitabha Buddha frowned slightly, looking at the scene reflected in the mirror and muttering, "Why is Sun Wukong just watching? Shouldn't he have gone up and saved Jin Chanzi directly?"

Upon hearing this, Randeng's lips twitched, and he thought to himself, "Is there even a question? It's obvious that the Heavenly Court and the Jie Sect are in cahoots, trying to trick the Buddhist sect. Sun Wukong is just going along with it."

Outside the Wave Moon Cave, Kui Mulang threw out a rope and tied Jin Chanzi up tightly, then went to invite Bai Huaxiu out.

Baihua Xiu truly lived up to her reputation for possessing a stunningly beautiful face, a slender waist, delicate features, fair skin, and watery eyes. Anyone who saw her couldn't help but feel protective of her, and would never bear to harm her in the slightest.

Sun Wukong then asked Baihua Xiu, "Princess, your father wishes to take you back with him. Would you like to return to Baoxiang Kingdom with me to reunite with your father and enjoy family happiness?"

Baihua Xiu looked conflicted, but ultimately shook her head: "I'm here, I'm fine. Father, are you still in good health?"

After asking some basic questions and confirming that the old king was in relatively good health, Baihua Xiu resolutely chose to stay in Wave Moon Cave.

Kui Mulang was overjoyed; he truly hadn't expected Baihuaxiu to be willing to stay.

"Princess, you..."

Baihua Xiu didn't say anything, and turned back to her cave.

Kui Mulang quickly carried Jin Chanzi and followed.

Jin Chanzi was captured, and Sun Wukong returned to Baoxiang Kingdom alone.

Upon entering Baoxiang Kingdom, the old king immediately dispatched an envoy: "Elder Sun, is there any progress on my son's matter?"

Sun Wukong told the old king the whole story without holding anything back.

Upon hearing this, the old king froze on the spot, clearly not expecting Princess Baihua to be willing to stay in Wave Moon Cave.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, and he used the words Jin Chanzi used to coax Old Master Gao: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the princess has her own destiny, she might even become an immortal!"

"Become an immortal?!"

"Yes, your daughter's destiny to become a fairy should lie with the monster in the Wave Moon Cave."

Upon hearing this, the King of Baoxiang Kingdom sighed and said, "Alas! Since she wants to stay in the Moon Cave, let her stay."

After saying this, the old king seemed to wake from a dream: "By the way, where is the holy monk? Why hasn't the holy monk returned?"

Sun Wukong chuckled and said, "Never mind him, he has something to say to the monsters in the Wave Moon Cave."

"What? Elder Sun, from what you're saying, could it be that the Holy Monk has been captured?" The old king was startled and hurriedly said, "That demon is ferocious. The Holy Monk has been captured. We should send people to rescue him immediately. Do we need our Baoxiang Kingdom to send troops and resources?"

Sun Wukong waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. He really has something to say to the demon. Just think of it as him trying to convert the demon! Don't worry, even if the demon isn't harmed, my master won't suffer much. It's just that we'll have to trouble Your Majesty to entertain us for a while longer."

The old king immediately agreed: "Elders, rest assured, although our Baoxiang Kingdom is small and has few people, it is not a problem to entertain you. Please stay as long as you wish."

Sun Wukong nodded: "Then there's no problem."

Meanwhile, in the Wave Moon Cave of Wanzishan Mountain, after learning that Sun Wukong was a descendant of the Taiqing lineage, Kui Mulang's attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn.

After bringing Jin Chanzi back to Boyue Cave, he waved his hand and unlocked the shackles on Jin Chanzi's body. Then he ordered his men to serve him fine wine and food, and to warmly entertain Jin Chanzi.

Jin Chanzi didn't hold back. He had been beaten by a demon who was a level higher than him, so why shouldn't he enjoy himself?

So Jin Chanzi sat down and drank wine and ate meat heartily. In no time, the two became acquainted.

Kui Mulang was originally a cultivator of the Jie Sect. After the Investiture of the Gods, he ascended to heaven and was conferred the title of one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations. Disciples of the Jie Sect are known for their love of making friends. In addition, Jin Chanzi was quite generous and did not have the hypocritical appearance of Buddhists. Kui Mulang was naturally very enthusiastic.

After a few rounds of drinks, Kui Mulang asked, "Holy Monk, you don't seem like an ordinary Buddhist. You must have suffered unfair treatment within the Buddhist community, right?"

Jin Chanzi, his face flushed from drinking, cursed loudly: "That bald monk Amitabha is utterly shameless. Seeing that I have outstanding talent, he openly and secretly suppressed me. I couldn't stand his rudeness, so I retorted to him in public, and he demoted me to the mortal world to participate in this so-called journey to the West."

"Ha, Amitabha? As expected, the Western Sect, from top to bottom, is a bunch of hypocrites. Even if my senior brother becomes this Buddha, he can't save them."

Jin Chanzi was taken aback when he heard this, and then he realized that Kui Mulang had to call his master "senior brother". So wouldn't he have become Kui Mulang's junior brother?

Jin Chanzi immediately made up his mind to reveal the identity of his master.

After the two drank a few more bowls of wine, Kui Mulang slapped the stone table and said, "Holy Monk, we hit it off immediately. My Moon Cave may not be big, but it's very comfortable to stay in. Why don't you stay here for a while longer?"

Jin Chanzi quickly nodded in agreement: "Alright, this humble monk would also like to rest a bit! Then I'll trouble you." (End of Chapter)